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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
  • DP World enhances operational safety and efficiency with its new fleet fitted with advanced Electronic Stability Control
  • Manufacturing bounces back in Oct.
  • CMA CGM warns its customers against fraud attempts
  • Govt should mandate steel producers to disclose carbon emissions: EEPC
  • IMO Secretary-General expresses support for freedom of navigation during visits to Red Sea area countries
  • Maersk reports strong results across all business segments
  • Egypt lost $6 bn due to traffic loss in the Suez Canal
  • Sonowal unveils infra projects at Chennai Port and Kamarajar Port
  • Global schedule reliability drops to 51.4% in September
  • NSDCA Condemns Unlawful Actions by Transport Association at Depot Facilities
  • Mandatory annual reporting requirements introduced for RoDTEP scheme
  • Risks to Asia's economy from trade tensions: IMF
  • PIL accelerates fleet renewal with order for five more LNG dual-fuel vessels
  • Vipin Kumar is the new Chairman of Airports Authority of India
  • Air cargo set to end year with double-digit demand growth
  • Latest flexitank safety guidelines issued
  • Reduction in permissible beam of vessels entering Chennai Port's JD berths

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
  • All good things come from above
  • India: double stack services at ICD Faridabad
  • Christophe Buisson to manage overseas business
  • Solidifying presence in Indonesia
  • Hellmann Italy picks new MD
  • Fuso e-canters to electrify deliveries in Malmö
  • A first for Maersk in Vietnam
  • Order book rebound
  • Nav Aero welcomes new airline partner
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • After Madrid, Dublin and Lisbon
  • E-truck brings organic vegetables
  • Cheers to a consulting collaboration
  • Kobe Port to house dangerous goods warehouse

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
  • Ripples from standstill at strike-bound Canadian ports could spread inland
  • Typhoon Kong-ray creates congestion at Shanghai, Ningbo and Kaohsiung
  • Aesop's grape-hungry fox has a lesson for DHL's dealmakers
  • Cargo operations at Brazil's Guarulhos Airport on brink of collapse
  • Law firm urges shareholders to join probe into ATSG sale to Stonepeak
  • Forward Air - unfixable?
  • Electronic negotiable cargo documents - the UN's solution
  • DHL lowers profit expectations after weaker-than-expected Q3
  • DFDS to launch first Egypt-Italy ferry service for a decade
  • X-Press Pearl claims case reopened after allegations of corruption
  • How to avoid 'a wave of regulatory pain' from Fuel EU Maritime rules
  • Seven-week strike at Boeing finally ends
  • Houthis earn $2bn a year from Red Sea protection racket

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
  • FERRIES 2024 highlighted industry collaboration in Seattle
    The 37th annual Marine Log's FERRIES 2024 conference, held in Seattle, brought together over 230 attendees, including nearly every ferry operator from Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and Alaska. The event, which took
  • Saab's Autonomous Ocean Core brings new autonomous capability to naval vessels
    Autonomous naval vessels will be a hot topic of discussion at this week's Euronaval event in Paris and Saab's latest offering in this space is its Autonomous Ocean Core: a ready-to-use autonomous
  • Dark fleet suspect arrested in Miami
    Taskin Torlak, a 37-year old Turkish national, was arrested in Miami, Nov. 2, and is currently being held in the Miami Federal Detention Center. He has been charged with con

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
  • ABP and Viterra sign warehouse construction deal
    Associated British Ports (ABP) and Viterra, a Canadian grain handling business, announced the construction of a new state-of-the-art storage facility at the Immingham International Terminal (HIT) in England. This US$13 million investment will expand storage capacity by an additional 40,000 metric tonnes (MT), nearly doubling the total to almost 80,000 MT of covered storage. "We are thrilled to pa
  • Menarini chooses Kuehne+Nagel for product distribution in Türkiye
    Menarini, a global pharmaceutical company, has partnered with Kuehne+Nagel to manage the distribution of its healthcare products across Türkiye. By leveraging Kuehne+Nagel's expertise in handling sensitive healthcare goods and its strong local network, Menarini aims to ensure reliable, nationwide access to its products. "The product quality delivered to the end consumer, the patient, is a priorit
  • Main US election threat to trade is doubt and indecision
    This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! [/ihc-hide-content] If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Maersk revises peak season surcharge in Gambia
    Danish container carrier Maersk is revising its Peak seasonal surcharge (PSS) for the scope CAM & CAR, Europe and Americas to Gambia. The updated surcharge will be effective from 13 November 2024 for all origin ports, except for the United States and Colombia, where the PSS will take effect on 29 November. Origin Destination Currency All Containers Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Ch
  • C.H. Robinson automates full freight shipment lifecycle with generative AI
    C.H. Robinson has developed proprietary technology that uses generative AI to handle tasks typically managed by people, fully automating the freight shipment process. This new system interprets incoming emails and replicates human actions, enabling automation across the entire shipment lifecycle-from providing price quotes and accepting loads to scheduling pickups and deliveries, as well as track
  • "Weak momentum" in global trade affects DHL Group's results
    Germany-based transportation company DHL Group reported revenue of €20.6 billion in the third quarter of 2024, up 6.2% compared to the same period of the previous year. Additionally, DHL's operating profit (EBIT) was relatively steady at €1.37 billion, while free cash flow reached €723 million from €1 billion in the same period last year. The company's EBIT guidance adjusted to €EUR 5.8 billion (
  • Emirates Shipping Line starts new container service
    The Saudi Ports Authority, known as Mawani, has announced the launch of a new shipping service called GRC, which will be operated by Emirates Shipping Line. This new service is designed to meet market demands and accommodate the growing trade in the region, further establishing Saudi Arabia as a global logistics hub connecting three continents. This aligns with the goals outlined in the National
  • ICTSI 9M2024 net income soars 31% to US$633 million
    International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) announced its unaudited financial results for the first nine months of 2024, showing a 14% rise in revenue from port operations to US$2 billion, up from US$1.7 billion in the same period of 2023. "I am pleased to report another excellent set of results in which we have delivered impressive revenue growth, up 14% to US$2.01 billion. EBITDA ro
  • Geopolitical tensions and strategic investments reshape Baltic port dynamics amid Ukrainian conflict
    The war in Ukraine has significantly impacted Baltic container ports in various ways. These changes underline the broader shifts and adaptations needed within the Baltic maritime sector, as ports adjust to new economic realities and navigate the disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post,
  • Container ship deliveries hit new record of 2.5 million TEUs
    "Just ten months into 2024, shipyards' deliveries of container ships have reached a new annual record. A total of 410 ships with a capacity of 2.5 million TEUs have been delivered, surpassing the previous full-year high of 2.3 million TEUs in 2023," stated Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO. As recycling of older ships has remained low, the deliveries have increased the size of the
  • cargo-partner enhances air freight services connecting Far East with UK and Ireland
    cargo-partner, a subsidiary of Nippon Express Holdings, introduced a new air freight service tailored to support businesses shipping from key locations across the Far East to the UK and Ireland. This service provides strengthened connections between Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and major UK and Irish destinations such as Manchester, London, and Dublin. The offering is strategi
  • PIL on newbuilding spree: Another LNG dual-fuel boxship order
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) is accelerating its fleet renewal with an order for another five 9,000 TEU liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel container ships. The vessels will be built by one of China's leading shipbuilders, Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co. (Hudong-Zhonghua), with delivery expected in 2027 and 2028. The newbuildings are designed with highly-optimised cargo stowage fe
  • APM Terminals announces new leadership at Port of Salalah and SCCT
    APM Terminals (APMT) has appointed new Managing Directors for Oman's Port of Salalah and the Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT). APM Terminals and the Port of Salalah announced the appointment of Steven Yoogalingam as the new Managing Director of the Port, effective from 1 November 2024. Yoogalingam brings a wealth of experience to this role, having previously served as Managing Director of the
  • CMA CGM applies low water surcharge in Montreal
    French box carrier CMA CGM has announced the implementation of a Montreal low water surcharge, effective from 10 November for all shipments and 1 December for shipments to US & US territories, Puerto Rico, Ecuador, Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil, Panama & Venezuela. The surcharge from the major Canadian port to all destinations worldwide, except Brazil's port of Manaus, will apply to all typ
  • Vancouver Port expands marine traffic system for safer trade
    The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is expanding a centralized marine traffic scheduling system to encompass the entire Burrard Inlet, aiming to improve safety and efficiency in one of Canada's busiest trade hubs. This advanced system enables the port authority to manage actively and sequence commercial ship movements in Burrard Inlet, home to 23 Port of Vancouver's 29 key terminals. This inlet h

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
  • Intership Navigation and Interorient Shipmanagement join forces
    Cyprus-based Intership Navigation and Interorient Shipmanagement have merged their shipmanagement activities into InterMaritime Shipmanagement. The newly formed company, which will include Intership's sister company Donnelly Tanker Management, will manage a fleet of over 170 vessels including tankers of all types, LPG carriers, bulkers, containers, multipurpose ships and other specialised tonnage
  • MAC Shipping inks first newbuilds
    Singapore's MAC Shipping is expanding its fleet via a debut order for stainless steel chemical tanker newbuilds. The company has tapped China's Jiangxi New Jiangzhou Shipbuilding Heavy Industry for four 25,900 dwt units costing $50m each, according to brokers, with deliveries starting in 2026. MAC Shipping was established in 2021, initially operating break bulk vessels ...
  • PIL signs for more Hudong-Zhonghua boxships
    Singapore's Pacific International Lines (PIL) has returned to China's Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding for five LNG dual-fuel containerships. The company has contracted 9,000 teu vessels bringing its newbuilding campaign since 2022 to 18. In addition to being LNG-powered, the vessels will be able to switch to running on bio-methane, PIL said. The order follows another five LNG ...
  • Petronas taps Shearwater for 3D seismic survey in Suriname
    Norwegian offshore seismic contractor Shearwater Geoservices has been awarded a large 3D seismic survey by Malaysian energy player Petronas in Suriname. The project, covering 6,000 square kilometres, marks the continuation of the company's work for Petronas in this frontier area having previously performed acquisition work in Block 52. Shearwater said that its Amazon Warrior vessel ...
  • MPC Capital and O.S. Energy to build next-gen OSV fleet
    Hamburg-based asset and investment manager MPC Capital and offshore service provider O.S. Energy have teamed up to build a fleet of next-generation offshore service vessels. These purpose-built offshore survey and service vessels (OSSV) will be used primarily in the offshore wind industry in the North and Baltic Seas. The modern design makes them suitable for ...
  • Cadeler seals UK offshore wind deal
    Copenhagen-headquartered offshore wind vessels player Cadeler has inked a firm deal with ScottishPower Renewables to transport and install wind turbine generators and foundations for the East Anglia Two project off the coast of the UK. The BW Group and Scorpio-backed owner and operator said the contract is worth between €360m ($392m) and €382m ($416m), with ...
  • US arrests Turkish national for alleged scheme to help Venezuela skirt sanctions
    US authorities have arrested a Turkish national for allegedly conspiring to violate sanctions as part of a scheme to ship oil from Venezuela. The Justice Department said Taskin Torlak, 37, has been charged by complaint with one count to having conspired with others to cause US financial institutions to process transactions connected to the transport ...
  • Harris or Trump? The effects on each shipping segment
    As Americans head out to vote today, Splash identifies the potential effects on the main shipping segments. "The link between elections, and how they could harm or assist the global economy, depending on who is the victor, are important, and impact shipping, therefore it behooves us to follow the many elections that are taking place ...
  • Seanergy leadership prevails in boardroom battle
    Shareholders of Greek capesize bulker specialist Seanergy Maritime have decisively re-elected the company's director nominees and rejected proposals from George Economou in a bid to shake up leadership. Economou, who, via his affiliated investment vehicle, owns about 9% of Nasdaq-listed Seanergy, launched a proxy fight in June, naming John Liveris and Georgios Kokkodis as his ...
  • OEG Renewables orders CTV from Strategic Marine
    OEG Renewables, the renewables sector of Aberdeen-based offshore contractor OEG Energy, has ordered a crew transfer vessel (CTV) from Singapore-based shipbuilder Strategic Marine The vessel, due to be named Wey Feng, is a BMT-designed, 27-meter aluminium catamaran and will be the fourth StratCat 27 vessel built by Strategic Marine to join the OEG Renewables fleet. The ...
  • Sweden approves one and rejects 13 offshore wind projects over security concerns
    The Swedish government has made several high-profile decisions regarding its offshore wind future. It first granted permission to the Poseidon project and then nixed 13 offshore projects citing the country's security concerns. Poseidon is set to become the first wind farm in Sweden which will be developed off Stenungsund on the west coast using floating ...
  • Dutch case reviews equal pay for Southeast Asian crew
    A landmark legal case is underway in The Netherlands which could dramatically alter the global crewing markets. The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights based in Utrecht is hearing from two seafarers - an Indonesian and a Filipino - who are seeking to ensure they and their peers from the two big crewing nations receive equal ...
  • Maritime venture financing landscape mapped by Marine Money
    A new 12-page white paper from US-based Marine Money has mapped out today's maritime venture financing landscape with the research clearly showing the limited number of funds that are solely dedicated to the maritime sector. More than 250 maritime startups that have been in existence for at least five years were analysed for the research, ...
  • CU Lines gears up for fleet clear-out, puts six ships up for sale
    China United Lines (CU Lines) is looking to take advantage of today's elevated prices for secondhand boxship tonnage with brokers reporting the Raymond Chen-led boxline has put six ships up for sale including some very modern tonnage. The six ships in the shop window are the 2,433 teu, 2023-built CUL Qingdao, the 2,433 teu, 2024-built ...
  • What is really driving the dry bulk shipping market?
    Is fear of missing out or an appetite for disruption informing investor decisions, asks Thomas Zaidman, the managing director of Sagitta Marine? Dry bulk market players are used to volatility; they naturally prefer it to calm seas because of the opportunities it creates. As Splash recently reported, higher, more persistent volatility has become a fact ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
  • Daily Briefing
    Pragmatic carbon pricing needed to spur shipping's green transition | Who are the biggest losers among shipping stocks so far...
  • Alarm bells ring as crude tankers suffer counter-seasonal rate slide
    Winter is coming, say the optimists. But the winter market for crude tankers should have already emerged - and spot...
  • WSC welcomes next EU transport commissioner with policy wish list
    Liner lobby group the World Shipping Council has welcomed the Commissioner-designate for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, saying it will work...
  • Intership and Interorient merge to form InterMaritime Shipmanagement
    The new company will manage a fleet of more than 170 vessels including LPG carriers, bulkers and containerships
  • Navios posts increased third-quarter profits amid 'intensifying risks'
    Third-quarter net income and revenues both rise at diversified US-listed owner
  • October strongest month-ever for alternative fuel newbuilds
    LNG was the fuel of choice for orders last month, followed by a resurgence for methanol in the context of...
  • ABS-Marad research centre could be 'transformative' for decarbonisation
    David Walker, ABS vice-president of government services, spoke to Lloyd's List about the new US Center for Maritime Innovation, which...
  • Chaucer to write marine on Lloyd's Singapore platform
    Ivan Sit appointed class underwriter
  • Claims-heavy policy year justifies rate hikes, P&I chiefs argue
    'If you're a shipowner budgeting for insurance going forward, I'd have said, budget for increases in the next couple of...
  • Finnlines seeks green ships as passenger traffic grows
    Finnlines said profits and passenger numbers recovered in the summer. It has spent more than $545m on efficiency upgrades to...
  • Pacific International Lines returns to Hudong-Zhonghua for mid-sized boxship newbuilds
    Singapore's PIL has signed up for a new series of, mid-sized, LNG dual-fuel containerships for delivery in 2027 and 2028...
  • Carriers' ambitious Asia-Europe rate hikes reflect break with market reality
    Lacklustre demand and lower vessel utilisation threatens to capsize carriers' push for rate increase, analysts say
  • Jinzhou port vice-president on bail pending fraud trial
    Financial regulator rejected executives' defence arguments and issued a public condemnation
  • Box carrier delays rise to highest level since pandemic
    Reliability for the container sector decreased 1.2% month on month to 51.4%, far below levels seen last year and before...
  • Containership newbuilding deliveries hit all-time record
    'Just 10 months into 2024, shipyards' deliveries of containerships have reached a new annual record,' said BIMCO chief shipping analyst...
  • Pragmatic carbon pricing needed to spur shipping's green transition
    Hong Kong Chamber of Shipping chairman Hing Chao says realistic and achievable market-based measures from the IMO will be key...
  • Turkish national arrested in US for alleged oil sanctions violations
    The US has arrested a Turkish national for allegedly conspiring to violate US oil sanctions on Venezuela. The alleged scheme...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
  • Ships waiting out BC port closures in hopes of quick deal with longshore union
    The work stoppage along Canada's West Coast has also shut down rail operations, with CN suspending westbound rail service to British Columbia ports and CPKC halting acceptance of export and empty containers for the province.
  • East China Sea container traffic facing delays, port congestion after typhoon
    The major Chinese ports of Shanghai and Ningbo are currently experiencing delays of two to three days due to the lingering impacts of the storm that hit the region late last week.
  • Carriers revamp services amid port congestion in Mexico, Central America
    CMA CGM and Maersk are reshuffling their Mexico-Central America services beginning this month in response to chronic port congestion and berthing delays at key ports in the region.
  • North American railroads have ambitious plans to win share from trucks in Mexico
    As US trade with Mexico grows, railroads see a chance to challenge the dominance of the Mexican trucking industry - if the railroads' intermodal partners can lock in new business and deliver reliable service.
  • Stream of oil and gas business keeps project sector humming
    A slower-than-expected transition to renewable energy sources is augmenting - rather than replacing - investment in traditional oil and gas, boosting project cargo demand.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
  • How China has taken a generational grip on the global shipbuilding industry
    A surge in newbuild orders and a global shortage of berths have created new opportunities for private yards to expand
  • Lindblad shares skyrocket 25% after nearly fourfold surge in profits and record forward bookings
    Operator of National Geographic expedition ships
  • Pasha Hawaii sells veteran Jones Act container ship for recycling
    US liner company offloads steam turbine powered container ship as it throws its weight behind LNG
  • This Jones Act-opposing, ex-Hapag-Lloyd employee won't win the presidential election. But he tried
    Libertarian candidate may serve as a spoiler in swing states
  • Port of Valencia reopens container terminals following flood aftermath
    Hapag-Lloyd reports significant disruptions across operations
  • Seanergy record nine-month profit as quarterly result flips to the black
    New York-listed shipowner declares biggest-ever dividend
  • Tanker stocks flip into 'red' for first time amid investor 'general malaise'
    US voters heading to the polls, but lacklustre rates and 'risk-off' attitudes dampen picture
  • Insurance costs set for multi-year rises as claims costs rise, say P&I chiefs
    Britannia P&I's chief underwriting officer says renewals set to increase by 5% to 10% in 2025 after rising pool claims
  • Rent out the wind: Can sail technology for specific charters avoid start-up valley of death?
    Being down to earth, transparent and not listening to naysayers has helped get FastRig onto nuclear waste carrier
  • Greek owner White Sea Navigation tied to modern MX Bulk ultramax deal
    Two publicity-shy companies from Greece and the Isle of Man pursue opposing business strategies
  • Hoegh Evi teams up on floating hydrogen import terminal in France
    Port-La Nouvelle on the Mediterranean coast wants to put infrastructure in place by 2030
  • New bulker alliance formed as Navalis buys into Oslo Bulk's Dalaro Shipping
    Partners target further development of forestry services
  • Middle East weakness drives down product tanker rates
    Clarksons said crack spreads are improving alongside Asian jet-fuel demand
  • Trader ADM slashes 2024 profit estimates as earnings call cancelled
    Agricultural trader to amend quarterly results on accounting errors
  • 'Assume volatility': How US election outcome could sway shipping stocks in key markets
    Analyst sees Trump boosting oil and gas production
  • Tankers and LNG carriers to gain from resurgent oil and gas investment, Clarksons says
    Researcher Calum Kennedy explains why fossil fuel investment is good news for shipping
  • MPC Capital latest big-name shipowner to give the offshore wind market a spin with six-vessel order
    German owner teams up with OS Energy for newbuildings
  • Navios Partners profit climbs amid 'surprisingly positive' period for shipping
    Year-on-year profit growth supported by higher bulker revenue
  • Grimaldi-backed Finnlines closes in on tender for ropax trio
    Ships needed as tough environmental laws have forced the sale of older vessels, says CEO
  • Cruise industry's newbuilding revival focuses on big ships like never before
    Efficiency is the name of the game as the average newbuilding size reaches record level
  • Eventual Opec+ production hike could create demand for 55 more VLCCs, Tankers International says
    Pool operator and Breakwave Advisors chew over the latest news from oil exporting group
  • Shanghai heralds million-tonne green-fuel shipping target in energy switch
    Chinese port city investing in technology and infrastructure for ammonia, methanol and LNG for shipping
  • Oldendorff aims for significant fuel savings from Flettner rotors installed on panamax bulker
    Three Norsepower rotor sails installed on Pacific route ship
  • Managers Intership and Interorient merge to create fleet of more than 170 ships
    Tankers, gas carriers, bulkers and other vessels all catered for by new InterMaritime Shipmanagement operation
  • Chinese buyers fight off Greeks for Japanese-owned VLCC
    Rumoured price for older tanker rises from $41m to $45m
  • Container ship deliveries hit new record of 2.5m teu
    Bimco: Orderbook amounting to 25% of the fleet will rise even higher by year end
  • Clarksons welcomes 22 new trainee brokers to offices around the world
    New recruits were brought together for a training programme in London
  • PIL confirms neo-panamax container ship orders as fleet renewal drive takes shape
    Order confirms prior reports in October
  • Tanker and bulker fleet fracturing as new entrants lured by stronger rates
    Greece's Xclusiv Shipbrokers notes more smaller owners despite fleet deals and mergers
  • Western Bulk expanding board with former Anglo-Atlantic boss and Fredriksen director
    Software expert Betina Nygaard also expected to take a seat after shareholders' meeting
  • TS Lines raises $121m from Hong Kong listing as shares rally
    Carrier joins ranks of listed operators after initially failing to excite investors
  • Precious Shipping to sell remaining non-eco bulk carriers as it awaits future fuel clarity
    Owner outlines next fleet renewal move as it reveals a strong quarterly performance
  • MOL parks 20-year-old LNG steam turbine ship in lay-up area
    Options run thin for some of the oldest vessels in world LNG carrier fleet
  • LNG gathers momentum in 2024's strongest month for alternative fuel orders, DNV says
    Container ship newbuildings driving fresh surge in bumper year for new fuels
  • Fearnley Securities strikes fresh project finance deals worth $180m with more in the pipeline
    Arranger sees more transactions with positive outlook for tanker and offshore projects
  • MOL parks up twenty-year-old LNG steam turbine ship in lay-up area
    Options run thin for some of oldest vessels in world LNG carrier fleet
  • Ernst Russ beefs up board with Gram Car Carriers recruit
    Joseph Schuchmann joining container owner's senior team from 1 December
  • Greek VLCC breaks down en route from Saudi Arabia
    Repairs have been taking place 36 km off the coast of Portugal
  • EU's new Greek shipping czar vows to curb shadow fleet and boost clean fuels
    Career politician Apostolos Tzitzikostas passes confirmation hearing at the European Parliament
  • Lila Global scraps fourth capesize bulker as it dominates demolition market
    Cash buyer-backed shipowner has been responsible for 80% of all capesize bulkers recycled this year
  • Eastern Pacific raises over $2m for Mercy Ships on its first 'To the Moon' fundraiser
    Fundraiser exceeds original target of reaching the moon - they made it halfway back to earth
  • US arrests man over Venezuela 'dark shipping plot'
    Turkish national is accused of being part of a scheme to transport sanctioned oil using tankers with hidden names
  • How sanctioned Iranian oil navigates through a dark and twisted supply chain to China
    One delivery to Tianjin shows how ramped-up sanctions can complicate the dark and growing trade
  • Lila Global gives hungry Pakistani recyclers a capesize meal to chomp on
    Cash buyer-backed shipowner has been responsible for 80% of all capesize bulkers recycled this year
  • Crew member missing after LPG carrier, coal ship and fishing vessel collide
    Bangladesh Coast Guard releases footage of search for missing fisherman
  • Philly Shipyard losses piling up as Hanwha takeover looms
    US yard expects to lose money on six newbuildings
  • Houthis extort $2bn from shipowners in Red Sea protection racket, UN told
    Sources tell expert panel that fees for safe passage are running at $180m per month
  • DNB rides shipping M&A boom with cash-rich owners still sitting on dry powder
    Norwegian bank's London office remains committed to shipping after 50 years
  • Dynacom Tankers Management denies sale talk around ice-class panamax trio
    Vessels have not even been under discussion to sell, Greek company says
  • Diana Shipping raises $25m through bond tap issue
    Tap issue priced with premium at 102% of par value
  • Eastern Pacific raises over $2m for Mercy Ships on its first 'To the Moon Fundraiser'
    Fundraisers exceeded the original target of reaching the moon - they made it halfway back to earth
  • Japanese shipbuilders eye new breed of vessels as they play catch-up on global stage
    The green transition offers shipyards the chance to sharpen a fresh competitive edge
  • Marine needs to quadruple green fuels by 2050 to meet Paris climate goals, TotalEnergies says
    French giant spells out decarbonisation scenarios in new energy outlook report as it signs up to 15-year LNG sales deal to China

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
  • Cargojet charter demand jumps 60% on e-commerce, supply chain delays
    Cargojet reported good third-quarter results and says it is adding capacity to meet expected demand growth.
  • MSC adds Florida port call
    The Swiss container carrier MSC said it is adjusting the port rotation on its United States to South America east coast service.

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European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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