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Exim India web site
OCTOBER 4, 2024
  • JNPA safeguards marine ecosystem by launching unmanned solar-powered boat for floating trash collection
  • HTOA's 17th AGM held in Mumbai
  • Import of Petroleum Products and Safety Requirements for handling Petroleum Cargo; transportation of petroleum products in flexi bags fitted in general purpose 20 foot containers barred
  • Significant impact on supply & demand seen if strike at USEC ports prolongs
  • CONCOR facilitates first-ever movement of temperature-sensitive pharma products in ice battery-fitted truck
  • PCHAA AGM elects new Managing Committee; Pradeep Kale is the President
  • Indian road logistics sector gears up to maximise gains from the upcoming festive season: ICRA
  • US port stir ILA claim on high freight rates being charged by lines seen as misleading
  • APSEZ among three group companies to join WEF's 'Transitioning Industrial Clusters' initiative
  • India to buy second-hand vessels, cut port charges to boost exports
  • Engineering exports beat global crises due to Russia, China, Saudi Arabia
  • DGFT notifies extension of IES for exporters till Dec.
  • RoDTEP scheme extended for a year

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International Transport Journal web site
OCTOBER 4, 2024
  • E-mobility for heavy haulage
  • UK - new railfreight incentive
  • Taking the helm at a pivotal moment
  • A new president for Greater China
  • Major truck order on major anniversary
  • More than 370,000 t of airfreight
  • A 15-year extension for ACT operations
  • Dexory backed with another USD 2 million
  • Mourning a pioneer of Dutch aviation
  • Advancing more sustainable solutions
  • BNSF's new express service halves transit times
  • IAPH pushes future fuels at CEM15 event in Brazil
  • Racing across the pond
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

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The Loadstar web site
OCTOBER 3, 2024
  • Talks rumoured to be underway after USMX urged ILA back to the table
  • Port strike will see 60 more ships at anchor this week and rates rising
  • Here's how the DSV-Schenker integration favours Schenker
  • Shippers brace for extra costs as carriers invoke force majeure
  • Mr Market votes on 'better vs bigger' in forwarding
  • 'Bullish' Indian express operators hike 2025 prices as demand grows
  • Greener vessels could turn a profit under FuelEU programme
  • Another round of staff lay-offs at Flexport
  • Chinese newcomer STF Shipping launches Russian services

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Marine Log web site
OCTOBER 3, 2024
  • Port strike: Tentative agreement sees ILA to go back to work
    In a joint statement, the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) say "they have reached a tentative agreement on wages and have agreed to extend the Master
  • ILA's Harold J. Daggett "subjected to death threats"
    As the port strike that has closed U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports entered its third day, the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) reported that its president, and chief negotiator, Harold J. Daggett,
  • VIDEO: ZEI takes wraps off hydrogen-powered speed boat
    South San Francisco, Calif.-headquartered Zero Emission Industries (ZEI) has unveiled FCV Vanguard, the world's first hydrogen-powered high-performance speed boat. The FCV Vanguard was created by repowering a 1995-built 27-foot powerboat with ZEI's

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Container News web site
OCTOBER 3, 2024
  • Unifly drives over 7,000 drone operations at Port of Antwerp-Bruges
    Unifly celebrates five years since its key role in the SAFIR (Safe and Flexible Integration of Initial U-space Services in a Real Environment) project, which transformed drone operations at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. Through rigorous testing and real-world application, SAFIR demonstrated the tangible benefits of drone technology in one of Europe's largest and busiest ports. The Port of Antwerp-B
  • ARC adds new Ro-Ro vessel to its US-flag fleet
    The American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group (ARC) announced the addition of the vessel ARC Endeavor to its US-flag fleet. On 27 September, the vessel was officially reflagged under the American registry, marking it as the tenth US flag roll-on roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessel in ARC's fleet. The US Coast Guard conducted the reflagging ceremony at the Port of Baltimore in Maryland. "ARC has consistently in
  • KEZAD Group launches new media company
    KEZAD Group, a subsidiary of AD Ports Group and the UAE's largest operator of integrated economic zones, has announced the launch of a new business initiative focused on the media sector. The new entity, KZ Media, is designed as a full-service media provider offering a wide range of photography and videography solutions to meet client needs. "We are looking at new and innovative ways to expand an
  • Maersk banks on Jordan's resilience with Aqaba terminal concession extension
    The Aqaba Container Terminal's concession extension by APM Terminals until 2046 marks a significant endorsement of Jordan's strategic geographic position close to conflict zones. This development underscores the Maersk-owned port operating company's confidence in Jordan despite regional instabilities impacting the Red Sea. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock
  • Gulftainer strengthens ties with South China's freight forwarders
    Global port operator Gulftainer met with key traders and freight forwarders in Shenzhen on 22 September 2024, during the China (Shenzhen) International Logistics and Supply Chain Fair (CILF). Attendees included the Shenzhen International Freight Forwarders Association members and the Qingdao Logistics Network. "Gulftainer has extensive experience working closely with trading and freight forwardin
  • Wärtsilä to provide fuel and cargo handling systems for new VLEC vessels
    Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the Cargo Handling and Fuel Gas Supply systems for five new Very Large Ethane Carrier (VLEC) vessels. The order has been placed by Jiangnan Shipyard, was booked by Wärtsilä in the third quarter of the year, while the ships are being built for Chinese owners. Additionally, the delivery of the equipment will commence in the third quarter of 2026. The order foll
  • Kuehne+Nagel opens new distribution centre for LEGO Group in Australia
    The LEGO Group, the world's largest toy company, has expanded its partnership with Kuehne+Nagel by launching a new distribution centre in Truganina, located in Victoria, southeastern Australia. Covering 26,500 square meters and capable of storing 26,000 pallets, the facility will support both B2C and B2B operations for LEGO customers across Australia and New Zealand. The distribution centre is eq
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from Asia to Latin America
    German box line Hapag-Lloyd has announced that on 1 November a General Rate Increase (GRI) is set to take effect on cargo shipments from Asia to the West Coast of South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. This increase of US$2,000 will apply to all shipments using 20-foot and 40-foot dry containers, including high cube containers and 40-foot non-operative reefers. This GRI will r
  • Red Sea crisis to prevent freight rates from dropping to 2023 levels, with uncertainty expected post-2025
    The Export-Import Bank of Korea's (KEXIM) Economic Research Institute has published a report stating that while container freight rates have come down from the highs of this year, they are not expected to plunge to levels seen in 2023, as the Red Sea crisis will maintain the supply-demand equilibrium. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Martina L
  • CMA CGM applies fresh rates for Canada-Asia shipments
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced a new Rate Restoration Initiative (RRI) that will take effect on 1 November 2024. This adjustment will impact cargo shipments from specific locations in Canada to destinations in the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea, China, Hong Kong & Macau SAR, and across North and Southeast Asia. For shipments originating from the Canada West Coast and d
  • CN PHOTO PROJECT: Submit Your Best Industry Photos
    It's time for October's "Photo of the Month" submissions! We're inviting all Container News readers to share their standout industry photos. Whether it's a busy port, a majestic container ship, or a behind-the-scenes look at logistics, we want to see your best work. Each month, one exceptional image will be featured on our website and in our magazine. To submit, email your high-quality photo alon
  • ILA strike's impact on global capacity
    International Longshoremen's Association's (ILA's) strike at the United States East Coast ports has already started affecting shipping operations. While much of the current speculation focuses on the potential duration of the strike, Danish maritime data analysis firm Sea-Intelligence has taken a different approach by examining the impact that the strike's length could have on the global shipping
  • Indian investments bolster Chabahar port, while Chinese influence yields mixed outcomes in Pakistan and Sri Lanka
    The geopolitics of port investments in the Indian Ocean has transformed the region's economic and strategic dynamics, with countries like China, India, and the United States vying for influence. 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 .
  • Deutsche Bahn's Supervisory Board approves DB Schenker sale
    The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bahn AG gave the green light to the sale of DB Schenker to the Danish transport and logistics company DSV at a meeting on 2 October. At the same time, the federal government granted the approval required for the transaction under the Federal Budget Code (BHO). The sale is expected to be completed in 2025 once all regulatory approvals have been obtained. On 13 Sep
  • APM Terminals extends concession for Jordan's Aqaba Container Terminal
    Maersk-owned port operating company APM Terminals has received approval to extend the current concession for Jordan's Aqaba Container Terminal for 15 years until 2046. The agreement will be marked at a later date with an official signing in Jordan, according to APM Terminals' statement. "This renewal marks the next step of our ambitious future plans to upgrade the terminal in Aqaba," pointed out
  • Konecranes refreshes Leadership Team; restructures operating mode
    Konecranes has decided to revise its operating model to support the deployment of its strategy and growth objectives, while also updating the Leadership Team. Starting 1 January 2025, the company will be organized into three Business Areas: Industrial Service, Industrial Equipment, and Port Solutions. This is a change from the current structure of two Business Areas: Industrial Service and Equipm
  • Port of Vancouver nears 2 million TEUs in 2024 H1
    Port of Vancouver, Canada's largest port, facilitates the trade of around US$220 billion-worth of goods annually with up to 170 countries. In the first half of 2024, container volumes at the port largely rebounded and stabilized after several challenging years marked by a pandemic-driven surge in consumer demand and multiple supply chain disruptions. Vancouver's box traffic experienced significan
  • Jan De Nul Group launches dredging operations at Port Hedland
    Jan De Nul Group is reinforcing its long-standing presence in Port Hedland, where its dredging vessel, J.F.J. De Nul, has begun capital dredging and land reclamation works for the development of the Lumsden Point General Cargo Facility and Logistics Hub, in accordance with strict environmental regulations. Located on Australia's North-West coast, Port Hedland is the country's largest export port

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Splash web site
OCTOBER 3, 2024
  • McDermott secures more work on Qatari LNG expansion project
    McDermott has won a new contract from QatarEnergy LNG for the North Field South (NFS) offshore pipelines and cables project. The deal with an undisclosed value covers engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) and follows the awards secured by McDermott in 2022 for the NFS pipelines FEED, the NFS jackets EPCI, and the NFXP topsides ...
  • TGS clinches 4D streamer deal in the Southern Atlantic
    Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS has been awarded a baseline 4D streamer contract in the Southern Atlantic region with an independent energy company. The contract spans approximately 90 days and reinforces TGS' strategic position in the Southern Atlantic. During the program, the company will use its Ramform acquisition platform as well as the proprietary multi-sensor ...
  • Lim family to file for bankruptcy after $3.5bn settlement in Hin Leong liquidation case
    Lim Oon Kuin, the founder of the defunct Singapore oil trader Hin Leong, and his two children have agreed to pay about $3.5bn (S$4.5bn) to the liquidators of the company and top creditor HSBC. The 82-year-old former oil trading and tanker tycoon, better known as OK Lim, together with Huey Ching Lim and Evan Lim ...
  • Recession fears stoked on day three of America's port strike
    Like in the covid era, panicked shoppers in the US have been seen scrambling to stock up on essential items such as bottled water and toilet paper as the strike across America's eastern seaboard enters its third day with experts now suggesting the industrial action could last weeks rather than days. Around 45,000 dockworkers at ...
  • Samsung Heavy Industries gets nod for new ammonia FPSO design
    ABS has issued an approval in principle (AIP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its new design of an ammonia floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit. The FPSO, named Samsung Ammonia Blue, features advanced safety components with an expected production capacity of 1.2m tonnes per annum of ammonia. ABS completed design reviews on the ...
  • RWE pens supply deal for offshore monopiles with Steelwind
    German utility RWE has signed a capacity reservation agreement with Steelwind for the production of up to 300 monopile foundations for its future offshore wind projects in Europe. RWE said that, through this contract, it had secured production capacities in a tight market. No financial details were revealed. Steelwind will reserve capacity at its German ...
  • K Line Wind Service and EGS form offshore geo-survey joint venture
    K Line subsidiary, K Line Wind Service (KWS), and EGS Survey have established a joint venture company to service the offshore marine geo-survey sector. The new company, named EK Geotechnical Survey (EKGS), will provide various offshore survey services to meet growing demand in the sector, which is expected to increase with the development of offshore ...
  • Scorpio Tankers confirms sale of modern LR2
    Monaco-headquartered product carrier major Scorpio Tankers has confirmed the sale of its five-year-old LR2 vessel in a deal worth $73.5m. Splash reported last month that the Emanuele Lauro-led firm had offloaded the 109,000 dwt scrubber-fitted STI Lily in a deal with Indonesia's state-owned shipping giant, Pertamina. New York-listed Scorpio did not reveal the buyer but ...
  • NYK pockets profit from sale of 25-year-old cape
    NYK Bulkship Korea, which is a part of the larger Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) empire, has cashed in close to $12m for the 25-year-old, 173,000 dwt rusty workhorse, Oriental Navigator, a ship sold for further trading to undisclosed Chinese buyers. The dented trader has served NYK well. It was added as Stellar Navigator in 2016 ...
  • Chinese player rapidly builds up vintage cape arm
    Zhangjiagang Oceanicwit Shipping is on a relentless shopping spree, showing no signs of slowing down. Within weeks, the Chinese bulker operator, with over 20 vessels in its fleet, has secured two more ageing capesize vessels from prominent Greek sellers. Splash can reveal that at the end of August, it acquired the 18-year-old Maran Prosperity from Maran Dry, ...
  • Vattenfall charters Van Oord vessel for offshore wind maintenance
    Swedish utility Vattenfall has signed a multi-year framework contract with Dutch marine construction player Van Oord to charter the MPI Resolution jackup vessel for offshore wind turbine maintenance. This contract will guarantee the vessel's availability for several months each year, primarily during the peak maintenance season from early March to late October. This contract also ...
  • Dark fleet spills proliferate
    Regulators around the world worried about the risks posed by the so-called dark fleet of tankers have seen ample evidence of how shady operations lead to environmental damage. The latest example, as highlighted by TankerTrackers.com, shows a messy ship-to-ship transfer in the Persian Gulf. TankerTrackers.com, one of the world's leading watchers of illicit cargo movement, ...
  • OFAC adds Marshall Islands tanker company to its sanctions list
    The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in Washington DC has slapped sanctions on a tanker owner and two of its ships over alleged shipments of Russian and Iranian oil. The Marshall Islands-registered company Gemini Marine becomes the latest shipping entity in a rapid series of sanctions being dished out by the US Treasury. Two ...

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Lloyd's List web site
OCTOBER 3, 2024
  • US port strike ends after three days but backlog will take weeks to clear
    The dockworker strike at US east and Gulf coast ports turned out to be brief, minimising market impacts. However, there...
  • Daily Briefing
    Dark fleet's growing role in seafarer abandonments showcased by ageing gas tankers | How US port strike could unintentionally boost...
  • Last European tanker builder calls for global level playing field
    'Shipbuilding is not financially viable anywhere, but Chinese and South Korean taxpayers should not be sponsoring shipowners to buy cheap...
  • Norwegian Sea and Canadian Arctic emission controls to start in March 2027
    Implementation of the two new sulphur and nitrogen oxide Emissions Control Areas to start in March 2027, with the Norwegian ECA...
  • Dark fleet's growing role in seafarer abandonments showcased by ageing gas tankers
    A fleet of LPG carriers linked with Iranian gas shipments has amassed an alarming number of abandonments, illustrating the adversity...
  • Greece joins Clean Energy Marine Hubs amid 'major step forward'
    Further new support comes from ABS, Lloyd's Register, OCIMF and the World Economic Forum
  • Alliance reshuffle carries contrasting fortunes for European and Med port majors
    The announcement of new alliance networks in 2025 on the trunk Asia-Europe trade will bring sizeable fresh business for ports...
  • Japanese engine manufacturers concede 'transcription errors' but rule out data fraud
    Data falsification admissions by Japanese engine manufacturers IHI Power Systems, Hitachi Zosen Marine Engines, Imex and Kawasaki Heavy Industries prompted...
  • VLGC rates recovery gathers pace
    After slumping through most of September and making modest gains last week, VLGC rates started October strongly. The Baltic Exchange's...
  • US grain exports disrupted by port strike and Mississippi water levels
    Congestion combined with low water levels in the Mississippi river threaten to disrupt grain exports during the most crucial time...
  • IMO keeps levy on table amid warnings of weak economic measures
    The IMO opted to focus on convergences among member states on mid-term measure proposals, while an environmental NGO said scenarios...
  • Zemba survey highlights gaps between e-fuel promises and reality
    The Aspen Institute's Zemba non-profit said green e-fuels could be available for its next green freight tender, but big challenges...
  • Deutsche Bahn board approves DB Schenker sale
    The board approved the sale in an extraordinary meeting in Berlin, which will 'significantly reduce DB's debt', the chief executive...
  • HD Hyundai wins ULEC pair linked to Eastern Pacific
    Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping appears to have added two ultra-large ethane carriers to its orderbook, following six contracted in August
  • New maritime workforce report highlights gaps in retention strategies and AI skills
    Two thirds of current employees from Singapore's maritime sector are already seeking new job opportunities, emphasising the need for employers...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
OCTOBER 3, 2024
  • Intermodal rail must improve reliability to capture just-in-time freight: execs
    Intermodal providers believe shippers of time-sensitive cargo can rely on rail, but some potential customers need to see more evidence of consistent service, executives told the Journal of Commerce Inland Distribution Conference 2024 (Inland24).
  • ILA strike leaves US reefer importers few options, more risks
    Refrigerated container shippers using US East and Gulf coast ports are tapping some non-unionized terminals, but they fear produce stuck on ships and in port will spoil, and equipment will become scarcer if strike lasts longer than a week.
  • Ro/ro newbuilds push car carrier order book to record high
    The record order book for car carriers comes amid forecasts of falling global production of light vehicles, a key driver of roll-on/roll-off vessel demand.
  • US truckload carriers expect first rate hike in two years in 2025
    Although ongoing softness in the US freight economy is tempering forecasts for higher truck pricing, both truckload and less-than-truckload carriers expect pricing gains next year.
  • Ships backing up outside of strike-shut US East, Gulf ports
    Ocean carriers appear to be banking on a short port strike, allowing ships to remain on scheduled calls or sit at anchorage, but those plans could change if East and Gulf ports remain closed through the end of the week.

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TradeWinds web site
OCTOBER 3, 2024
  • Should Genco Shipping sell the company? An analyst chimes in and management reacts
    Chief executive John Wobensmith has some choice words after research note left him 'surprised'
  • Webber's ESG Scorecard: Genco reigns, CMB.Tech tumbles and Imperial Petroleum lags
    This week's Streetwise previews release of Michael Webber's annual list of shipping's naughty and nice
  • Who is Harold Daggett, the F-bomb-dropping union leader who has threatened to 'cripple' America?
    Vietnam War veteran with union in his blood puts the power of organised labour back in the spotlight
  • Aframax and suezmax tanker rates jump more than 23% in a day as US Gulf Coast enquiry surges
    Broker says hunger for aframaxes lifts larger cousins in the Atlantic
  • Daggett complains of death threats and harassment as union leader comes under scrutiny
    ILA boss complains that newspaper published his address with photos of his pool, Bentley and outdoor pizza oven
  • Freight buyers alliance that includes Amazon and Ikea targets e-fuels for next boxship tender
    New study suggests sufficient supplies of both e-methanol and e-methanol vessels will soon be available
  • CMA CGM declares force majeure over US ports strike, passing costs on to customers
    French liner operator levies daily fees for refrigerated cargo and chassis
  • Thenamaris banks big gain on capesize bought in and flipped to China
    Major Greek owner sells former Greathorse bulker in deal with unknown Chinese buyer
  • Dark fleet tankers 'spill 5,400 barrels' during Middle East oil transfer
    TankerTrackers says such pollution incidents happen regularly but go unreported
  • Ramlosa Shipping targets $2.6m equity raise and Stockholm listing
    Shipowner has holdings in three vessels
  • Capesize cannibals: Ageing capesize fleet poses risks to dry bulk trades, says SSY
    Ageing fleet means that just too many old-age bulkers will be competing for cargo, according to SSY research
  • Iran trade crackdown targets flag-hopping ships after US sanctions seven vessels
    Second-largest ship registry has been under pressure to tighten checks on sanctions-busting vessels
  • Punit Oza steps up as new president of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers
    Shipping veteran becomes first Singaporean to hold the post
  • Israeli explosives cargo on German ship draws fire of Amnesty International
    UN claims Lubeca Marine's Kathrin is carrying eight containers of components for bombs and missiles
  • Ship finance leaders highlight 'less ideal environment to build ships' with fuel uncertainties and low ship recycling
    Operators cite uncertainty over alternative fuels as factor affecting fleet renewal plans
  • John Bassadone extends shipowning drive with four-tanker newbuilding order
    High-spec methanol-ready tankers to begin delivering in first half of 2025
  • Middle East war fears send aframax and suezmax rates skywards
    VLCCs show more muted gains as Israel-Iran conflict sets off alarm bells
  • Twenty-two rogue vessels banned from UAE waters in oil operations crackdown
    Maritime authorities warn vessels will be auctioned if they return
  • Oil slick seen close to bulker that grounded from typhoon off Taiwan
    The Blue Lagoon was forced ashore by Typhoon Krathon after suffering water ingress
  • Punit Oza steps up as the new president of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers
    He is the first Singaporean and the second president of the Institute to come from Asia
  • The restaurant that fed Lloyd's of London: Underwriters' bolthole under threat
    Bitter legal dispute over unpaid rent has kept insurers' legendary lunchtime venue shuttered
  • Shipping warned of 'catastrophic damage' risk from suspected sunken Ukrainian sea drone
    Ambrey Analytics warns vessels to post lookouts if sailing near unidentified suspicious object
  • Ex-Singapore transport minister jailed for receiving gifts as a public servant
    Subramaniam Iswaran had earlier plead guilty to receiving gifts from two Singaporean businessmen
  • Flex LNG boosts cash pile as it closes $430m funding round at 'very attractive terms'
    Owner welcomes a new international shipping bank to its banking group
  • GTT books in dozen container ships with new LNG bunker tank design
    New pressure allowance will enable LNG-fuelled ships to use shoreside power
  • Underwriters' bolthole under threat: The restaurant that fed Lloyd's of London
    Bitter legal dispute over unpaid rent has kept insurers' legendary lunchtime venue shuttered
  • Tufton Oceanic adds $25m of profit through chemical tanker term charters
    UK shipping fund says leading operator will take over two ships for three years
  • Iran ramps up tanker shipments to highest level for five years in defiance of sanctions
    Kpler logs September crude loadings at 1.92m barrels per day
  • Lim scions seek bankruptcy after liquidation of failed oil empire lands them with a $3.5bn bill
    However, former oil and tanker tycoon and his children say they do not have enough assets to pay claimants
  • Golden Ocean renews $100m share buyback in 'volatile' capital markets, Peder Simonsen says
    Bulker owner has reacquired nearly $12m of its stock in last two years
  • Union Maritime adds to billion-dollar order pile with extra dual-fuel product carriers
    Options declared at Fujian Mawei, Laurent Cadji-led owner confirms
  • Lim Oon Kuin and scions agree to $3.5bn settlement with liquidators of failed oil trading empire
    However, the former oil and tanker tycoon and his children say they do not have enough assets to pay claimants
  • Video claims to show Houthi sea drone hitting Ultrapetrol tanker in Red Sea
    Footage published on social media is in line with official description of incident that took place early on Tuesday
  • Marine Money Asia: shipping is doing good, but the future is still confusing
    Singapore conference shines light on how uncertainty over alternative fuels has affected tanker fleet renewal plans

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American Shipper web site
OCTOBER 3, 2024
  • GlobalX Airlines to open cargo lane between Chicago, Puerto Rico
    Startup carrier Global Crossing Airlines is partnering with FreightTech startup Airblox to start a nonstop freighter service between Chicago and Puerto Rico.

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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
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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