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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
  • Shipping lines to make their presence felt at CTL-BHP 2024
  • CULines to commence CIX2 China-West India service this month; direct connection from Tianjin & Kaohsiung
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • e-cars flagged off at VOC Port; to help reduce GHG footprint
  • Cost up but no adverse impact on India's trade due to Red Sea crisis
  • I-T Dept to erase petty tax demands: CBDT
  • IIFF opens Eastern Region Chapter, trains G Category Examination candidates for 2024
  • Milaha announces growth in net profit for 2023
  • CMA CGM update on Red Sea operations
  • Vijay Kumar is the new Chairman of IWAI
  • Air Cargo demand surges 10.8% in Dec., closing 2023 near 2022 levels
  • Global cargo operations launched at Bhubaneswar Airport
  • DTDC widens its presence by launching operations in Malaysia, sets sights on Southeast Asian expansion
  • IndiGo mulls more freighter routes to China, SE Asia

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
  • Atlantic partners
  • Cargo Beamer launches service to Italy
  • Sweden leads the way in green transport
  • Carbon-free overnight trucking
  • Tarros picks CCO
  • IT support from ramp to cargo handling
  • From asphalt to water
  • A shift from China to Africa
  • A prestigious award for Globalink Logistics
  • Delta Cargo delivers e-commerce solution
  • UAE and Pakistan clinch port deal
  • Airfreight at Frankfurt airport
  • IDS names group CFO
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • YVR: 160,000 t more cargo
  • DHL adds e-vehicles in Australia
  • GW: eleventh hub in USA
  • Norsepower's eco yoyage

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
  • Charter market gets a boost as carriers look to plug holes in networks
  • Contracts: carrier vs shipper - the last one standing?
  • Strike by ground staff set to disrupt Lufthansa's cargo operations
  • HMM sale talks with Harim-JKL hit another stalemate
  • XPO - dear investor...
  • TT Club seeks to mitigate a common cause of workplace injury
  • Row over terminal project at port of New Orleans heats up
  • Forward Air sinks - hard evidence sought
  • Maersk switches ME2 service from PSA to group terminal at Nhava Sheva
  • Europe's road freight spot rates drop below contract rates
  • Kuehne + Nagel cuts ties with Israeli military supplier
  • Bernhard Kindelbacher takes over as ACL Airshop CEO from Steve Townes

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
  • New Austal USA shipyard expansion set to start this summer
    Austal USA is planning a major expansion of its Mobile, Ala., shipyard capability. The infrastructure expansion, which will be to the south of Austal USA's current waterfront facility, will include a new

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
  • Konecranes boosts Chiquita exports in Guatemala with new reachstackers
    In the third quarter of 2023, Chiquita Guatemala took delivery of the first two Konecranes reachstackers for their Terminal Ferroviaria located in Puerto Barrios. The remaining third reachstacker is expected to be delivered in 2024, completing the trio that will significantly enhance Chiquita's banana business operations. "We are leaders in the tropical fruit market. To maintain our position, we
  • Spot rates bottoming out, but contract rates to rise in tandem with costs
    While spot container freight rates appear to have peaked, contract rates are expected to go up to reflect the increased costs of sailing round the Cape of Good Hope, according to Vespucci Maritime's CEO Lars Jensen in the Baltic Exchange's latest report. On 2 February, the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index (SCFI) showed that for the third consecutive week, there were rate corrections for the S
  • Suez Canal toll earnings set to continue falling, as vessels re-route around the Cape of Good Hope
    As we enter into the third month of escalating conflict in Yemen that has prompted significant rerouting of vessels with far-reaching consequences for global trade and transport, the latest trade data from Veson Nautical indicates a notable shift in traffic patterns. Geopolitical tensions and conflict have raised maritime security concerns in the region, given its strategic importance and critica
  • AD Ports-owned Maqta Gateway acquires majority stake in Dubai Technologies
    AD Ports Group's digital arm, Maqta Gateway has acquired a 60% equity stake in Dubai Technologies, a Dubai-based developer of trade and transportation solutions. The acquisition, valued at US$7.6 million, comes on the heels of Maqta Gateway's robust financial performance in FY2023, with revenues hitting around US$20 million and EBITDA standing at US$2.3 million approximately. "In line with the vi
  • ONE introduces world's first dual-temperature refrigerated container
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced the introduction of the world's first trial for a dual-temperature refrigerated container featuring Controlled Atmosphere (CA) capabilities, developed in partnership with Pan Pacific International Holdings Inc. (PPIH) and NAX Japan. This groundbreaking initiative marks the maiden voyage of a marine transportation system utilizing such advanced technology, aim
  • Okapi boosts maritime solutions with Yara Marine Technologies acquisition
    Geneva-based Okapi Supply Trading Advisory has acquired technology company Yara Marine Technologies (YMT) to expand its maritime solutions portfolio. "With a shared commitment to advancing sustainable solutions for the maritime industry, this new relationship sets the stage for the green solutions provider to accelerate the reach and impact of its industry-leading decarbonisation technologies, su
  • Maersk commences new service between Middle East and Europe
    Maersk will launch a new weekly service connecting the Middle East with Europe in mid-February. The new service, called ME8, will sail via the Cape of Good Hope and its rotation will be as follows: Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates - Doha, Qatar - Dammam, Saudi Arabia - Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia - Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Duqm, Oman - Salalah, Oman - Port Ta
  • CMA CGM halts Red Sea transits
    French container shipping company CMA CGM informed its customers that as from 1 February 2024 and until further notice, all services initially routed via the Red Sea passage will now follow the Cape of Good Hope routing. "The safety of our seafarers remains our priority at all times," noted the Marseille-based ocean carrier in a statement. The carrier took this decision because last week, Houthi
  • GAC Group establishes its first office in South Korea
    GAC Group, a provider of shipping, logistics and marine services in the Asia-Pacific market, has opened its first office in Seoul, South Korea. The company aims to strengthen its operations in the country to serve the growing, dynamic South Korean shipping market, which accounts for more than 10% of global maritime trade. Exports from the country are set to rise by 7.9% in 2024 to reach US$680 bi
  • APM Terminals announces leadership changes in Europe
    The current managing director at APM Terminals Poti in Georgia, Julián Fernández, will become the managing director of APM Terminals Spanish Gateways from 1 April. "I am very pleased to have Julián in his new role, where he will continue to be a crucial member of our leadership team in Europe while bringing his valuable experience and expertise from running a terminal in Georgia now in his new ex
  • PIL and MatchBox Exchange partner to improve container flow in Thailand
    Pacific International Lines (PIL), a prominent shipping company headquartered in Singapore, has joined forces with MatchBox Exchange, a SaaS platform facilitating the reuse and exchange of shipping containers among operators, to enhance landside logistics for PIL's clientele in Thailand. This partnership, an extension of a similar venture in Malaysia initiated in 2023, grants PIL's Thai customers

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
  • W Marine orders first newbuilds since 2006
    Greece's W Marine has ordered a pair of 82,000 dwt kamsarmaxes in China, marking its first newbuild in nearly 20 years. The Yannis Sarantitis-established bulker owner has tapped Chengxi Shipyard to build and deliver the duo in 2026 for a reported $72m. W Marine lists 16 vessels on its website ranging in size from panamax ...
  • Star Bulk ships out 17-year-old cape for $20m
    Greek dry bulk giant Star Bulk Carriers has offloaded its 17-year-old capesize in what has been a very active S&P market for similar tonnage recently, with brokers reporting multiple deals concluding. The 2007 Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding-built Big Bang, which Star Bulk bought in July 2013 for $28.2m, is going to Chinese buyers in a deal ...
  • TRF sells modern VLCC for $102m
    Transportation Recovery Fund has offloaded its five-year-old and only VLCC. Brokers are reporting the sale of the 2018-built scrubbed-fitted TRF Horten for $102m. Market sources suggest the ships' value at about $104m, but analysts at Pareto Securities note that a price difference could be due to the vessel having been built at Agila Subic Shipyard ...
  • Fugro wins Dutch offshore wind zone survey gig
    Dutch surveyor Fugro has been awarded a geophysical survey contract for the development of the Dutch Doordewind offshore wind farm zone. The Doordewind project, led by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), is part of the Dutch Government's Offshore Wind Energy Roadmap 2030, targeting to accelerate the development of offshore wind in the Netherlands. The wind ...
  • Höegh LNG resolves legal dispute over PGN FSRU Lampung
    Norway's Höegh LNG has amicably settled long-standing disputes and pending arbitrations with the charterer of. Indonesian LNG importer PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) holds a 20-year charter on the 170,000 cum FSRU, which has been operating as a 2.7m tonne per year LNG import facility on the southern tip of Indonesia's Sumatra island since ...
  • K Line pens charter for third Northern Lights CO2 carrier
    Japan's Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has signed a bareboat charter deal for the management of the third CO2 carrier set to serve the Northern Lights project, a joint venture between Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies. This follows the formerly signed contracts for managing the first two 7,500 cum liquefied CO2 ships that are 75% completed ...
  • Inland cargo ship sinks in port of Hamburg
    An inland waterway ship carrying 3,500 litres of diesel and 1,400 tonnes of potassium chloride has sunk in Hamburg. At the time of the incident, the 80-meter-long ship was moored to the quay in Kalikai, one of Hamburg's most known locations for the export of bulk goods, and it is initially unclear why the ship ...
  • QatarEnergy contracts Samsung Heavy for 15 LNG carriers
    QatarEnergy's fleet expansion scheme proceeds apace with a contract signed today for 15 LNG carriers with Samsung Heavy Industries, the Korean yard with the world's largest gas ship orderbook. The contract, worth $3.44bn, will see all ships deliver by October 2028. In October, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries confirmed a record-breaking $3.9bn deal to build 17 ...
  • Ship damaged as ceasefire talks are discussed around the Middle East
    A Barbados-flagged, United Kingdom-owned general cargo ship incurred physical damage from a drone hit in between Eritrea and Yemen just after midnight. According to security consultant Ambrey, the ship incurred minor damage on its port side but was able to continue on its voyage. No injuries were reported. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) ...
  • Oceaneering unit bags $200m worth of contracts
    Oceaneering has revealed multiple contracts for its manufactured products segment worth around $200m. The contracts have been secured primarily with international oil and gas operators and marine construction companies, and range in value from less than $10m to more than $100m, the Houston-based company said. Two contracts constitute a considerable portion of the forecasted value. ...
  • Stolt-Nielsen bolsters position in rival Odfjell
    Chemical tanker giant Stolt-Nielsen has increased its stake in Norwegian competitor Odfjell, cementing itself as the company's second-largest shareholder. The Oslo-listed firm has accumulated about 8.2m of the class A shares, equaling 13.6% ownership interest, second behind Norchem in Denmark, which sits comfortably at the top and in which Odfjell chairman Laurence Odfjell has a ...
  • Gram Car Carriers offloads mid-size car carrier
    Norway's Gram Car Carriers has signed an agreement to sell a mid-size pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) for a total cash consideration of $64.6m. The Oslo-listed firm sold the 2010-built, 4,200 ceu to capitalise on historically high second-hand vessel values. The company expects to recognise a net book gain of $36.6m upon completion of ...
  • Vietnam's VLCC fleet grows
    Greece's Capital Maritime and Trading has sold the youngest VLCC to be flagged under the Vietnamese flag. At the end of last year, Evangelos Marinakis quietly sold a 14-year-old Universal-built mammoth named Alexander the Great, now named Felix, with VesselsValue tagging Phuong Dong Petrol Transport as the buyer. Four VLCCs have been sold to Vietnam since 2020. ...
  • GEFO orders 10 chemical tankers
    German owner GEFO is expanding its fleet with an order for 10 stainless steel chemical tankers at the Xiangyu shipyard in Nantong, China. A three-digit million-dollar sum will see the 3,850 dwt ships delivered between 2026 and 2028. In 2022, GEFO launched a €400m ($430m) investment programme in a series of newbuilds and modern secondhand ...
  • Siem Offshore inks new long-term deals for well intervention duo
    Norwegian offshore vessel operator Siem Offshore has signed new deals with Houston-based offshore energy services company Helix Energy Solutions for the well intervention vessel tandem Siem Helix 1 and Siem Helix 2. On November 24, Siem announced that it potentially lined up long-term extension deals for the two vessels. The company said at the time ...
  • Canadian survey reveals rampant harassment and bullying
    The Seafarers' International Union of Canada (SIU) has published a report on workplace harassment and bullying within the Canadian marine sector, which indicates that 46% of seafarers have experienced harassment or bullying at some point in their career as a seafarer. The report is a summary of the data gathered from a survey that was ...
  • South Korea's largest shipbuilder makes nuclear move
    HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE), a sub-holdings company of HD Hyundai, has held a joint research and technology exchange meeting with TerraPower and CORE POWER with plans unveiled to develop small modular nuclear reactors for use on newbuilds. The reactor, which will be jointly developed by KSOE and other partners including TerraPower and ...
  • Will the Year of the Dragon spring some surprises?
    Pierre Aury on the four big topics shipping needs to be aware of in the coming months. So where is the market headed to this year? Sorry to disappoint you but we will not be answering this question. Instead we will look at four topics with two of them likely to have an impact on ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
  • Gram Car Carriers sells another PCTC for 'fantastic price'
    'This is a fantastic price for GCC and is an impressive $40.5m higher than the median average value of the...
  • EU to prioritise maritime access to renewable fuels in revised climate strategy
    The European Commission recommended a new GHG emission reduction target of 90% in 2040, as the bloc prepares to revise...
  • Diversification key to avoiding overreliance on China
    While the outlook may have improved, business has yet to return to normal. Minimising supply chain risk remains a key...
  • Seized tanker being held in Iran starts spoofing its location in Türkiye
    St Nikolas, the tanker formerly known as Suez Rajan, was seized by Iranian naval forces on January 11 and has...
  • Payouts coming in lower than 2023/24 budget, Steamship Mutual confirms
    Seven pool claims in year to date, with backyears panning out favourably, International Group affiliate reveals
  • Houthis claim attacks on two more ships despite US strikes
    The Houthis claimed attacks on British and American ships on Tuesday despite more US air strikes on Yemeni drones
  • War risk losses could impact wider marine market, Miller argues
    London still has 'large appetite' for hull & machinery, broker claims
  • Samsung Heavy Industries secures largest order for 15 LNG carriers
    The 15 vessels, with a capacity of 174,000 cu m, will be delivered by October 2028
  • CMA CGM ships return to Suez to exit Red Sea
    CMA CGM Jacques Saadé's Europe to Asia shortcut through the Suez will end up costing it significant extra time. At...
  • Bulk carrier values rising on quality tonnage deficit
    'There's great interest for modern ships, but there is a distinct lack of quality eco tonnage available for sale,' said...
  • Navigating the Dragon Year: Can shipping stay the course on China?
    As the world's largest trading nation, China's imports and exports remain the prime source of cargo for shipping in many...
  • CMA CGM's dangerous Red Sea routing no longer worth the risk
    CMA CGM's 'damn the torpedoes' approach to the Red Sea may have helped it secure cargoes, but the risks were...
  • ONE's Jeremy Nixon appointed to MPA board
    Certis Group chairman Allen Lew and Keppel DC REIT Management director Yeo Siew Eng are the two other new appointees...
  • Daily Briefing
    Shipping is fundamentally changing and Euronav is going to prove it, says Saverys | Lloyd's fails widow of UK marine...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
  • Yellow uses auction proceeds to repay $700 million loan to US government
    The US Treasury Department is the first major creditor to be repaid by the bankrupt LTL provider, which received the controversial loan early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • NY-NJ marine terminal chief expects new ILA labor contract before October
    Though talks have seemingly been on hold, Maher Terminals' Gary Cross said he has "no doubt" the longshore union and port employers along the East and Gulf coasts will reach a new agreement before the existing deal expires.
  • 'Stressed' US truckload market searching for elusive turning point
    Truckload spot rates are creeping higher, but trucking executives see no catalyst for stronger price increases absent higher freight demand, even as capacity slowly tightens.
  • Intermodal savings held steady in Q4, in line with long-term averages
    The average cost savings for a shipper choosing intermodal rail over truckload was consistent during 2023 and should be relatively unchanged at least through the first quarter, according to the latest Journal of Commerce Intermodal Savings Index.
  • Railroads settle into 'go it alone' strategy post-CPKC merger: analyst
    North American intermodal functions mainly as a set of regional networks defined by railroad route structures, one of the handicaps for intermodal as it competes against a "go-anywhere" national truck system, writes analyst Larry Gross.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
  • DHT Holdings sees 'rewarding times ahead' after second-best annual profit
    VLCC owner reports drop in quarterly profit but first-quarter bookings turn upward
  • EU's proposed 2040 target welcomed by shipping and greens - with caveats
    European Parliament and Council also agree on legislation aimed at supporting clean tech investments
  • Cargo abounds amid best February start for capesize spot rates in 14 years
    Futures rise sees March contracts leap 36% so far this year
  • Hot or not? Panel of lenders weigh in on attraction of offshore and wind vessel markets
    'Supply matters, supply matters, supply matters,' says Morten Arntzen
  • Vafias spin-off C3is sells shares to finance tanker buy and future deals
    Nasdaq-listed Greek owner seeks to raise about $6m
  • KCC moves into 'leadership band' with first A score from Carbon Disclosure Project
    But CFO Liv Dyrnes says Norwegian combination carrier owner will not rest on its laurels
  • Shipowner eyes oceangoing handies with EU finance
    State-owned player will add modern bulkers to its existing fleet of small, old vessels plying the Caspian Sea
  • Azerbaijan's Asco eyes ocean-going handies with EU finance
    State-owned Baku player will add modern bulkers to its existing fleet of small, old vessels plying the Caspian Sea
  • What Aramco's major oil capacity pivot means for VLCC owners
    Saudi Arabian oil giant's about-face on maximum sustainable capacity hike will take time to play out
  • Greek shipowner Metrostar fixes out newbuilding for five years as tanker market tactics shift
    Trader Glencore is also active in MR period market, with brokers noting more interest in term deals as spot rates rise
  • What Aramco's major oil capacity pivot means for VLCC owners
    Saudi Arabian oil giant's about-face on maximum sustainable capacity hike will take time to play out
  • Buy $1.1bn Navigator and get an ethylene terminal free, says Fearnley Securities
    Shipowner's market cap covered by LPG carrier net asset value, leaving Morgan's Point facility as a bonus on top
  • Red Sea crisis bites deep for Egypt as Suez Canal fees plummet
    Veson Nautical says container ships have fled the Suez Canal, but only achieved slightly higher rates
  • NYK sees Red Sea conflict boosting fourth quarter
    Japanese shipowner says tighter supply and demand conditions are resulting in higher market levels
  • Suez Canal toll fees fall as ships look elsewhere amid Red Sea risks
    Veson Nautical says container ships have fled the Suez Canal, but only achieved slightly higher rates
  • 'Without shipping there will be no car industry in Europe, no Airbus'
    Maritime policy expert Eero Lehtovaara says shipping needs to bring industry and rule makers around one table in Brussels
  • Shipowners risk losing insurance cover if they don't do their homework on hauling Russian oil
    Circulars follow new guidance from G7 countries about measures to ensure price cap-compliant cargoes
  • Trio of oil majors strike deal for third K Line CO2 carrier for Northern Lights project
    Japanese group to manage latest in series of innovative vessels for Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies joint venture
  • Ambitious Hayfin Capital doubles suezmax tanker order at South Korean shipyard
    Investment platform now has four 158,000-dwt tankers on order
  • Dirty dabbling drives record $60,000 earnings gap between LR2 and aframax tankers
    But clean tankers are likely to switch back to take advantage of booming rates
  • Shipowners risk losing P&I cover if they don't do their homework on hauling Russian oil
    Circulars follow new guidance from G7 countries about measures to ensure price cap-compliant cargoes
  • Gram Car Carriers books $36m net gain from sale of midsize PCTC
    Norwegian car carrier owner is using the gain to strengthen its balance sheet and fund its dividend
  • K Line seals deal to operate third CO2 carrier for Northern Lights project
    Japanese group to manage latest in series of innovative vessels for Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies joint venture
  • Stolt-Nielsen swoop for Odfjell heir's stock sparks fresh talk of 240-tanker titan
    Combined group would have more than 240 chemical tankers, but swing tonnage will be a key antitrust factor
  • DNB cuts Golden Ocean and 2020 Bulkers to 'hold' after stock rally
    Norwegian bank says risk/reward less attractive at current valuation
  • Star Bulk offloads capesize bulker as S&P activity runs hot
    Brokers see 'unusually strong buying appetite' for large bulkers
  • Hoegh LNG settles $472m dispute with FSRU charterer
    Charter contract remains in full force and effect
  • Clarksons chief executive Andi Case explains takeover of first-aid innovator
    Shipbroker builds Gibb Group operation with acquisition of offshore medical company
  • Red Sea crisis sees 50th ship attack as Houthis claim Star Bulk strike
    Yemeni group claims two new attacks overnight despite US and UK deterrence
  • Thoresen Thai raises $100m from bond issue as conglomerate targets expansion
    Thai shipowner says bond garnered more interest than expected
  • Red Sea crisis sees 50th attack as Houthis claim Star Bulk strike
    Yemeni terror group claims two new attacks overnight despite US and UK deterrence
  • Red Sea turmoil increasing shipping demand as Gulf of Aden arrivals plunge 71%, Clarksons says
    More tankers and bulkers avoid the region as Houthi attacks continue
  • $682m backlog: Siem Offshore fixes MSV pair to Helix Energy for up to 22 years
    Big contract extensions signed at improved rates, Norwegian owner says
  • Bahri selling last of four medium-range crude/product tankers
    Saudi shipping giant's focus lies with its VLCCs and cemical/product tankers
  • Product tanker orderbook surges past crude for first time, Clarksons says
    Analyst Florence Wade-Smith says overall delivery schedule still at moderate level despite surge of deals
  • Gram Car Carriers books $36m net gain from sale of mid-sized PCTC
    Norwegian car carrier owner is using the gain to strengthen its balance sheet and fund its dividend
  • Ambitious Hayfin Capital doubles suezmax tanker orderbook at South Korean shipyard
    Investment platform now has four 158,000-dwt tankers on order
  • GEFO orders 10 duplex stainless-steel chemical tankers at Nantong Xiangyu
    German owner is expanding and renewing its fleet with new series of 3,850-dwt newbuildings
  • Car carrier arrives in Australia with busloads of cocaine on board
    Authorities seize drugs worth $29m hidden in vehicles being transported on vessel
  • Demolition figures flag for LNG carriers but pressure rising on steamships
    Will 2024 see the start of a big clear-out of elderly vessels for the sector?
  • ONE CEO Nixon appointed to board of Singapore's MPA
    Outgoing members include former International Chamber of Shipping chairman Esben Poulsson
  • MISC touts two elderly midsize LNG carriers for sale as charters end
    Steam turbine duo expected to attract demolition prices
  • Maran Tankers' $400m shuttle tanker order to set new record for DH Shipbuilding
    Angelicoussis linked to the newbuildings contract after winning Petrobras charters

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
  • Global Crossing Airlines changes CEO, cargo direction
    As a new carrier facing growing pains, Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX) is doubling down on its passenger business and slowing expansion in cargo.
  • Red Sea trouble threatens US freight recovery
    If the Fed is deterred from cutting interest rates, freight demand could tumble just as carriers start regaining pricing power.
  • Pilots flying Amazon cargo say employer stalling contract talks
    Pilots at Air Transport International say the parent company wants to prolong contract talks for another two years so it can synchronize a labor deal with a new Amazon transportation services agreement. Meanwhile, the company is having a difficult time retaining experienced pilots.

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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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