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