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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
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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 liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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