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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 3, 2024
  • Vietnam Maritime Corporation eyes enhancing cooperation with Indian partners
  • Deendayal Port Authority gains momentum to set new performance records
  • India and Italy aim for stronger maritime cooperation
  • Asyad Group again showcases logistics expertise in handling heavy lift cargo
  • Shippers should move quickly and decisively to manage Trump tariff unpredictability: Analysis
  • Big import opportunities seen for British apparel firms in India
  • MSC Congestion Surcharge for cargo from Middle East and Indian Subcontinent to Beira, Mozambique
  • Indian Register of Shipping and Cochin Shipyard collaborate on indigenous autonomous vessel project 'SWAYAT'
  • Indian Institute of Logistics successfully hosts Trade Meet 2024
  • Delhi to get five multimodal transit hubs
  • More FTAs on the anvil to boost exports
  • CMA CGM to launch Maya Service dedicated to West Coast Central America
  • COSCO SHIPPING launches new Far East to South America West Coast automobile carrier service
  • ONE acquires stake in Indonesia container terminal
  • Mawani and Lloyd's Register sign agreement to standardise operational and maritime procedures at Saudi ports
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  • GAIL signs long-term charter contract with "K" LINE for LNG ship
  • APSEZ handles 36 MMT of cargo in Nov'24
  • Clarification on Insurance Amount and Bond value for CCSPs and validity of Bond for AEO-LO

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 3, 2024
  • Korean Air receives EU clearance for takeover
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  • Flexport picks senior VP for Asia Pacific
  • Two weekly trains to replace 4,000 trucks annually
  • Biomethane fuels emission reduction programme
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  • A promotion within the Briese Group
  • ETCS training for DB Cargo's drivers in UK
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  • Nippon gains GDP certification in Philly

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 2, 2024
  • €1.9bn handout for DB Cargo restructure 'is in line with EU state aid rules'
  • Maersk orders 20 more dual-fuel newbuildings - on course for fleet renewal by 2030
  • Kuehne + Nagel - 'worse' than DSV ...and also Nestlé?
  • News in Brief Podcast | Week 49 | Tariffs, rates - and Russian suspicions
  • UK eyes expanding its ETS to deepsea shipping - closing EU loophole
  • OceanX: Promises of tariff explosion; eBL talk; Zim payday; my Freightos
  • Golden State fast becoming a 'goldmine' for organised cargo crime
  • Indian air cargo really flying, powered by a booming ecommerce market
  • The Red Sea crisis and its impact on containership deployment
  • Performance is king as Chapman Freeborn rings the changes at the top

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 2, 2024
  • NYK and KNCC up the pressure with LCO2-EP carrier design
    With interest in carbon capture and storage increasing, more vessel operators, designers and builders are looking at the vessels that will transport that captured carbon to where it will be stored. In
  • SEACOR Marine orders two new PSVs in China
    Houston-headquartered SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc. (NYSE: SMHI) reports that it has entered into a new senior secured term loan of up to $391.0 million with an affiliate of EnTrust Global and separate

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 2, 2024
  • Ukraine focuses on container shipments as potential war negotiations could boost trade growth
    This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Crane Worldwide Logistics expands warehouse capacity in UK
    Crane Worldwide Logistics UK has announced an expansion of its warehouse capacity in the Midlands, driven by strategic growth in contract logistics services. The company has secured an additional facility to accommodate increasing demand. Located in Wellesbourne near Birmingham Airport, the company's multi-user facility provides pick, pack, and ship services. The warehouse also offers a range of
  • Japan-US container exports rise in October
    Japan's container exports to the United States reached 58,333 TEUs in October, marking a 7.1% year-on-year increase, according to Descartes Datamyne. Monthly exports remained above 50,000 TEUs from January through August, dipped below this threshold in September, and rebounded in October. Direct shipments from Japan to the US surged by 19.7% to 43,375 TEUs, while transshipped containers declined
  • Kitting Process: How to Efficiently Improve Order Accuracy
    The kitting process in warehouse operations offers a transformative approach to improving order accuracy and streamlining the fulfillment cycle. By pre-assembling individual items into ready-to-ship kits before orders are placed, businesses can significantly enhance the efficiency of their supply chain. The kitting process not only simplifies the picking and packing stages but also reduces the po
  • What Is the Role of Sustainability in Modern Shipping Models?
    The shipping industry plays a key role in global trade. With increasing focus on sustainability, companies are now prioritizing eco-friendly models to meet demands for greener practices. How do green technologies reshape logistics? Can innovative solutions reduce environmental impact while staying efficient? These questions push the sector toward more responsible operations. This article explores
  • Shipping demonstrates resilience amidst Red Sea crisis, yet challenges loom ahead
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  • Economou outfit returns to container market, with reported ZIM charter
    George Economou's TMS Dry is reportedly behind orders for four 7,900 TEU ships at HJ Shipbuilding & Construction, and the vessels are said to be for long-term charter to ZIM Line. The newbuilding order, announced by the shipbuilder on 25 November, marks the Greek shipping magnate's return to the container sector, after TMS Dry sold the 2010-built 6,500 TEU Miramarin (now KMTC Delhi) to Korea Mari
  • December Issue of CN Magazine is Here!
    The much-anticipated December issue of CN Magazine has officially launched today, offering CN Premium members exclusive access to the latest insights in the container shipping industry. Packed with major stories from the past month, this issue is your ultimate guide to staying informed and ahead of the competition. From market trends and regulatory updates to technology advancements and expert an
  • Hapag-Lloyd opens new office in Uganda
    Hapag-Lloyd has officially opened a new office in Kampala, the capital of Uganda - a country offering strong connections to five neighbouring countries in East and Central Africa. With a population of approximately 50 million, Uganda is becoming an increasingly attractive market on the African continent, according to the German carrier, adding that the country's economy is on an upward trajectory
  • Container fire at PortMiami erupts in explosion, shaking nearby homes
    A dramatic incident unfolded late Friday (29 November) night at PortMiami, when a vehicle erupted in flames inside a shipping container, triggering a powerful explosion that rattled nearby apartment buildings. Around 11:40 p.m. (local time), Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to reports of a fire at a cargo yard in the area. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a vehicle engulfed in flames within
  • COSCO SHIPPING drives green innovation
    COSCO SHIPPING has significantly advanced in developing green, low-carbon, and intelligent fleets within its oil, gas, and general cargo specialized sectors, aligning with the international shipping industry's accelerated push toward carbon emission reductions. On 22 November, COSCO SHIPPING Energy signed a pivotal contract with Dalian Shipbuilding Industry and China Shipbuilding Trading to const
  • Plan your business event with Kraków Convention Bureau
    When planning a corporate event, whether it's a small team-building session or a large-scale international conference, choosing the right organizer is crucial. Convention bureaus, often overlooked, can be a game-changer in transforming your event into an unforgettable experience. Why is this municipal organization the best partner for foreign business owners? Convention bureau - your unforgettabl
  • AlfaWall appoints new CEO
    Anna Wieslander has been appointed as the new CEO of AlfaWall, a joint venture between Soya Group's subsidiary Wallenius Water and Alfa Laval. Through AlfaWall, Wallenius Water and Alfa Laval have jointly developed PureBallast, a chemical-free solution for ballast water treatment. Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Elonroad AB, Wieslander has previously held several senior
  • UECC and Titan forge pioneering biomethane partnership
    United European Car Carriers (UECC) and Titan Clean Fuels (Titan) have solidified a new agreement to supply the majority of liquefied gas used by UECC's multi-fuel ships with biomethane (LBM/bio-LNG) throughout the remainder of 2024 and much of 2025. Building on their established collaboration, this agreement marks a significant step in their shared commitment to adopting LBM. Since 1 July 2024,
  • Asia-Europe container trade on downward trend
    In September, Asia's container exports to Europe reached 1.42 million TEUs, according to data from the Japan Maritime Center (JMC) based on Container Trades Statistics (CTS). According to the Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA), this marked a slight 0.3% decline year-on-year, the first such decrease in 19 months. However, exports remained stable compared to the previous mon
  • Maersk orders 20 dual-fuel newbuild container ships
    Danish ocean carrier Maersk has ordered 20 container vessels equipped with dual-fuel engines. The company signed agreements with three shipyards for the construction of the vessels, which will have a combined capacity of 300,000 TEUs. Maersk has placed an order for two 9,000 TEU and six 17,000 TEU container ships with Yangzijiang Shipbuilding in China. Additionally, they have agreed to build six
  • Rising Tide of Cargo Theft: A Global Challenge Impacting Supply Chains
    Cargo theft poses a significant challenge for businesses across various sectors and regions, affecting supply chains and causing considerable financial losses. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 2, 2024
  • Castor takes a loss on boxship sale
    Cyprus-based shipowner Castor Maritime will sell one of its three containerships, taking a loss of about $3.3m. The Petros Panagiotidis-led company has struck a $16.5m deal with an unaffiliated third party for the 2005-built 2,700 teu Ariana A. The company picked up the German-built boxship, estimated by VesselsValue at $17.25m, in a family-related deal from ...
  • DryDel enters cape segment with double order at Namura
    Greek bulker player DryDel Shipping is moving into the capsize sector through a newbuilding deal in Japan. The Costas Dellaportas-led company has ordered a pair of scrubber-fitted 182,000 dwt vessels at Namura Shipbuilding with delivery set for 2028. Financial details were not given, but DryDel said the new project is a joint venture with one ...
  • Seacor Marine orders PSVs in China as it clears out AHTS fleet
    US offshore vessel owner and operator Seacor Marine has ordered two platform supply vessels at China's Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026 and the first quarter of 2027. The deal with the yard, which earlier this year also secured PSV orders from Evangelos Marinakis-backed Capital Offshore, is worth $82m or ...
  • Nanjing Tanker heads to GSI for four newbuilds
    China's Nanjing Tanker is continuing its fleet renewal with a series of panamax tanker newbuilds at a domestic yard. The Shanghai-listed owner under the China Merchants Group said in a filing it would order four 65,000 dwt carriers at Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) for about $250m. The vessels are designed to be methanol dual-fuel ready ...
  • Yinson, PTSC to build floater for project in Vietnam
    PTSC Asia Pacific, a joint venture between Yinson Production and PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC), has signed a contract for the provision, charter, operation, and maintenance of an FSO vessel for the Lac Da Vang project with Murphy Oil. The contract has a firm period of 10 years with the option to extend up to ...
  • Houthis fire barrage at passing American convoy
    The Houthis roared back into action yesterday, firing a barrage of armaments against a passing American convoy in the Red Sea. As is common in the 13-month campaign waged by the Houthis, there are discrepancies in terms of the scale and efficacy of the latest attacks with the Yemeni group claiming it fired 16 ballistic ...
  • Shelf Drilling jackup gets work off Nigeria
    United Arab Emirates-based jackup rig pure-play Shelf Drilling has won a contract in Nigeria for one of its rigs. The firm term of the contract is approximately two years. The contract with an unknown customer is scheduled to begin in December 2024. The rig in question is the 1982-built Main Pass IV jackup, one of ...
  • Economou makes container return with orders in Korea
    George Economou is making his first container play since quitting the sector in 2020. Multiple broker reports list Economou's Cardiff Marine as the owner behind a recent order in South Korea. HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC), the yard formerly known as Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction, recently announced it had won an order for four ...
  • UK looks at adding shipping to its emissions trading system
    The splinterisation of shipping environmental rules could accelerate with the election of Donald Trump in the US and news that the UK is looking at adding the sector to its emissions trading system (ETS) from 2026. The UK is carrying out a review of its ETS with a view to adding shipping in a little ...
  • Panama takes action against sanctioned ships
    The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has initiated the expedited cancellation of six Panamanian-flagged vessels recently added to the UK's sanctions list. The UK has sanctioned more Russian-linked shadow ships than any country, its latest package being announced a week ago. The London-headquartered Barbados Maritime Ship Registry remains the flag with the highest number of UK-sanctioned ...
  • Chailease in for New Dayang ultramax brace
    Taiwan's Chailease Holdings has placed an order for ultramax bulk carriers at Chinese builder New Dayang. Through its shipowning subsidiaries, the Taipei-based finance outfit and owner contracted for two Crown 63 Plus design vessels at $35m each with expected delivery in 2028. Chailease is the second Taiwanese owner to book New Dayang ultramax newbuilds after ...
  • Sirius Shipping returns to China for new tanker series
    Sweden's Sirius Shipping has gone back to China for more tanker newbuilds in its latest fleet renewal move. The Donsö-based owner has signed for four 7,999 dwt product and chemical carriers at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (CMJL), Dingheng, for delivery expected in 2027 and 2028. No price has been revealed for the order, which follows ...
  • Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers unveils new-look tanker
    Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has given shipping a glimpse of a new-look liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) tanker featuring elevated pressure cargo tankers. NYK, along with affiliate Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers (KNCC), is working with Nihon Shipyard to see if KNCC's proprietary technology elevated pressure cargo tanks could lead to a 40,000 cu m design, far ...
  • K Line wins Indian gas deal
    Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has signed a long-term time charter contract with India's GAIL for a 174,000 cu m newbuild LNG carrier that will be built at Samsung Heavy Industries and deliver in 2027. K Line has positioned its LNG business as one of its top priority areas for future investment in its latest ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 2, 2024
  • Transfer of oil from Sounion safely completed off Suez
    Successful transfer of cargo from fire-ravaged tanker appears to bring curtain down on hair-raising Red Sea drama
  • The week in charts: Piracy exposure increases in Somali basin | How new Trump tariffs could impact shipping | Fifth of dark fleet tankers now under Western sanctions
    Rerouting to avoid Houthi aggression has doubled traffic through the Indian Ocean and off the coast of Somalia, Trump poised...
  • DryDel Shipping inks newbuildings in first capesize foray
    Move brings orderbook of Costas Delaportas-led company to 10 bulkers
  • UK to consult on expanding ETS to domestic shipping
    The UK Government has launched a second consultation on expanding its ETS to domestic shipping, this time focused on implementation
  • Globus Maritime sees poor prospects for older bulkers as it modernises fleet
    Bulker owner dips into the red in third quarter despite improved rates for its vessels
  • San Marino flag removes two suspect marine insurers from P&I club approved list
    Increased scrutiny of fixed-premium marine insurance P&I providers operating outside the International Group is intensifying amid concerns many are providing...
  • Top 10 marine insurers 2024
    It costs more than $350,000 a year to insure a VLCC and nearly $250,000 to buy cover for a capesize...
  • Safety of future fuels under scrutiny at IMO
    The International Maritime Organization is to resume talks on the safety of alternative fuels, including fixing gaps in regulations on...
  • Large vintage bulkers head for recycling as freight rates soften
    Three bulk carriers built in the 1990s are bound for recycling, while a former P&O Ferries ro-pax ferry has also...
  • Top 10 box port operators 2024
    PSA tops the list of the world's major container port players once more, as Robert Yildirim's port venture Yilport gains...
  • Maersk confirms details on owned tonnage newbuilding strategy
    'We are pleased to have signed agreements for 20 vessels and thereby completed the acquisition of 300,000 teu capacity,' said Maersk...
  • US Navy thwarts latest Houthi attack
    US Central Command said it 'successfully' defeated a range of Houthi weapons, which the rebel group said were targeted at...
  • Panama starts cancellation of six UK-sanctioned ships
    Panama Maritime Authority has started cancelling six Panamanian vessels that the UK sanctioned on November 25
  • Shipbroker SSY 'wants to turn one transaction into four or five'
    In two years SSY has expanded from 370 people to around 550, and wants to hit 800 staff globally within...
  • The week in newbuildings: Sirius Shipping boosts chemical tanker orderbook
    Swedish chemical tanker and product tanker owner Sirius Shipping has signed newbuilding contracts for four 7,999 dwt chemical tankers at...
  • A fifth of dark fleet tankers now under Western sanctions
    Falsely flagged tankers embracing fraudulent registries and deceptive shipping practices have fewer trading opportunities and most are relegated to floating...
  • The Daily View: Innovating through adaptability
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • India's Gail signs long-term charter deal with K Line for LNG newbuilding
    Gail currently has four LNG carriers and will have two more join the fleet in 2025
  • Daily Briefing
    Barbados reconsiders position on sanctioned Russian ship registrations | CSSC chair Wen reportedly implicated in anti-graft investigation | Russia sanctions...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 2, 2024
  • ONE adds to terminal holdings with stake in Indonesian operator
    The ocean carrier looks to secure berth slots and yard space ahead of 2025 as container lines and new alliances plan to leverage terminal ownership stakes.
  • FourKites, project44 resolve legal disputes over defamation, poaching
    The two biggest transportation visibility vendors in the market have been battling each other in court since 2019, but can now refocus on winning market share.
  • Co-loader slot deals squeezing pricing power for India-US carriers: forwarders
    While India-USEC spot rates have steadily dropped from a late-July peak because of the demand downturn and increased capacity, co-loaders have been even more aggressive in adjusting rates downward to reach their slot targets.
  • Freightos, e2open link up on air freight e-bookings for forwarders
    By connecting to forwarder-customers of software vendor e2open, Freightos is continuing its push to develop electronic booking capability in the air freight industry.
  • Schedule reliability remains key challenge for China-Europe rail
    A host of factors can raise transit times on the 11,000-plus kilometer rail network, undermining the trust of cargo owners that is a crucial selling point of the Asia-Europe connection.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 2, 2024
  • Chinese shipowner flips two capesize bulkers for profit
    Market prices may have come off a little but the deal shows there is still potential for profitable transactions
  • Work poised to start on VLCC port in Brazil, with next phases focused on containers and recycling
    First phase focused on ship-to-ship transfers involving large tankers
  • Maritime Partners' 'warehouse' full of money just got bigger
    Fast-growing New Orleans financing power keeps building on credit lines
  • Container ship newbuilding orderbook 'not crazy at all', says Hapag-Lloyd chief
    German liner giant boss believes the market will absorb the swathe of new vessels on order
  • Crude tanker owners will be the winners from Donald Trump's Mexican tariff standoff, say analysts
    Clarksons Securities and Gibsons weigh in on potentially complex rebalancing of trade routes
  • Red Sea disruption delivers floor for beleaguered tanker market, says Kpler
    Downbeat on the sector heading into 2025, freight analytics company says added tonne-miles might be needed
  • 'Wide range of ways to create profit': How much money can lucrative BW LPG trading division make?
    Boss Kristian Sorensen says future performance is hard to predict after stellar third quarter
  • Eletson legal battle with hedge fund shifts to India with LPG carrier arrest
    Arrest is most likely a tactical move in wider battle over control of Eletson
  • Stena banks $128m gain from offloading seven ships
    LNG carriers among the vessels sold by private Swedish group this year
  • Angelicoussis Group sells oldest VLCC for 'impressive' price
    Greek shipowning giant takes one more step in its rolling fleet renewal with tanker deal
  • Car carrier rates fall and investors sell despite analyst assurances
    Oslo-listed operators still have plenty to fall back on, ABG Sundal Collier's Petter Haugen argues
  • World's second-biggest registry to eject ships blacklisted by UK for carrying Russian oil
    Six vessels earmarked under new Panama decree following largest ever British listing
  • Costas Delaportas breaks into capesizes with twin order at Namura Shipbuilding
    Greek bulker owner's DryDel Shipping expands its Japanese orderbook in diversification play with larger vessels
  • Tristar Eships grabs Scorpio tankers on relet with plenty of flexibility
    Rates trend towards 2024 year-to-date averages as charterer has choice between clean and dirty trades
  • Greek owner Transmed tipped to offload suezmax tanker amid falling values
    Shipowner flips 21-year-old vessel bought around five years ago from Teekay Tankers
  • Seacor joins PSV newbuilding splurge armed with $391m financing deal
    Offshore orderbook growing as US owner enters the fray, while exiting AHTS sector
  • K Line hoovers up $326m of its own shares in buyback drive
    Japanese owner follows NYK Line in snapping up its own stock
  • UECC and Titan claim largest ongoing liquefied biomethane commitment in shipping
    FuelEU overcompliance allowing short sea PCTC owner to explore pooling and banking options
  • Crude tanker owners will be the winners from Donald Trump's Mexican tariff standoff, say analysts
    Gibsons and Clarksons Securities weigh in on potentially complex rebalancing of trade routes next year
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers innovating as it waits on newbuilding price fall
    Engebret Dahm tells TradeWinds how the shipowner is innovating to meet ambitious targets
  • Scandlines teams with Caterpillar to drive methanol fuel switch
    Danish ferry operator looking to add to its list of cleantech deployments
  • K Line hoovers up $292m of its own shares in buyback drive
    Japanese owner follows NYK Line in snapping up its own stock
  • NYK and KNCC advance plans for new-look liquefied CO2 carrier
    Partners announce more specific study for elevated pressure design vessel
  • Trafigura on trial over shipping deal 'bribes'
    Commodities giant faces fine and other defendants could be jailed if found guilty at Swiss hearing
  • Maersk inks orders for 20 new vessels with Chinese and South Korean shipyards
    Three yards to build dual-fuel LNG vessels ranging from 9,000 to 17,000-teu
  • Houthis fire barrage of missiles at US war and supply ship convoy in Gulf of Aden
    Three commercial ships with known US links are Yemeni rebels' latest target
  • LNG tops fuel choice in November as container ship orders roll in, DNV says
    Alternative fuelling figures fell away last month after record October haul, but overall trend remains strong
  • BW LPG fourth-quarter bookings 'disappoint' as muted impact seen from Avance Gas fleet delivery
    Charters for the new quarter come in as 'on the soft side'
  • Greenpeace activists board gas ship in protest at plastics production
    Charity's workers climbed mast of Japanese vessel in South Korea
  • Shipowners could be hit with $58,000 per day FuelEU penalties, Clarksons warns
    Analyst Sarah Holden extrapolates the effects of new regime to 2050
  • Globus Maritime bets on fuel rules forcing older bulkers out of the market
    Greek owner says fleet renewal will pay off in energy transition
  • Sanctions show teeth: Russian tanker arrested as owner struggles with supplier payments
    Legal sources claim sanctions against Russian banking system make it hard for smaller companies to transfer dollars
  • BW LPG fixes $460m of finance as profit slips in volatile quarter
    Listed VLGC owner says market fluctuations will continue
  • Houthis fire barrage of missiles on US war and supply ship convoy in the Gulf of Aden
    Three commercial ships with known US links are the Yemeni rebels' latest target
  • New Dayang Shipbuilding bags $70m bulker contract from Taiwanese owner
    Taiwan's Chailease Holding has ordered two ultramaxes to be delivered in 2028
  • Survival of the fittest: How ship recyclers and cash buyers are surviving the big squeeze
    With few ships to recycle, end-of-life players are turning to alternative methods to generate income
  • Gas supplier joins Golar-Pan American-YPF Argentinian FLNG project line-up
    Pampa Energia swells ranks to monetise Vaca Muerta reserves

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 2, 2024
  • Houthis attack US cargo ships
    U.S. Navy warships fought off airborne attacks on a trio of American merchant vessels by Yemen-based Houthi militia.
  • Trans-Pacific, East Coast ocean rates strong in late November
    Container rates to the U.S. West and East coasts stayed above $5,000 per FEU as tariff talk and labor issues shadowed shippers' plans.
  • E-commerce to drive air cargo industry expansion through 2043
    The air cargo market will double in size over the next 20 years, and express will be the industry's main growth engine, Boeing said in a new forecast.

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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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