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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
  • A JV for groupage services in Switzerland
  • Qatar Airways Cargo and Cainiao boost partnership
  • 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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The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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