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Exim India web site
OCTOBER 9, 2024
  • Logistics Data Bank tracks over 75 million EXIM containers, facilitating never before visibility & analytics
  • Exporters not required to obtain RCMC for claiming RoSCTL, RoDTEP benefits
  • Bilateral Investment Treaty between India and the United Arab Emirates comes into effect
  • Abu Dhabi Investment Authority commences operations in GIFT City
  • Textile industry seen growing to $350 bn by 2030
  • Asyad Group showcases prowess by handling complex gas turbine project
  • CONCOR facilitates strategic shift in movement of bagged cement from road to rail
  • Kerala govt launching logistics parks
  • L&T-SuFin unveils Seller Suvidha App for B2B e-commerce
  • The newly elected Office Bearers & Executive Committee Members of Maritime Association of Nationwide Shipping Agencies - India (MANSA) for the term 2024-26
  • JJLTPL to operate Additional Liquid Cargo Berths LB03 and LB04 at JN Port
  • CULines announces JFX - Jebel Ali Far East Express service
  • FIATA World Congress highlights importance of innovation, resilience and collaboration
  • Paradip Port handles record cargo in fiscal till date
  • CBDT forms internal committee to comprehensively review Income-tax Act; invites suggestions
  • Ninth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth in air cargo
  • Bhopal & Madurai airports commence 24-hour operations; to facilitate better cargo handling
  • Blue Dart to implement General Price Increase w.e.f. Jan. 1, 2025

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International Transport Journal web site
OCTOBER 9, 2024
  • The Danes are coming
  • A transformational transport operation
  • 60 years of shifting trucks to rail
  • A step-by-step PCS setup guide
  • Achieving the highest green ranking
  • Rotterdam to handle 750 m trains in future
  • First freight airline for new Sydney airport
  • Schenker launches shipping solution
  • Continuity at BGL
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • STG Logistics: investments to drive growth
  • Delivering lifesaving colposcopes to Ghana
  • ICTSI's EJMT terminal opens in Indonesia
  • Röhlig to reduce sea freight emissions

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The Loadstar web site
OCTOBER 8, 2024
  • Shippers to opt for direct port calls over speed of service, predicts MSC's Soren Toft
  • Looming 'indefinite' strike set for the Port of Montreal as tensions rise
  • Flexible airfreight must find balanced traffic flows to keep networks in tact
  • DHL, M�rsk, Kuehne & DSV - tears & rain, hope & faith
  • EU votes to examine lowering driver training age and address sustainability challenges
  • OOCL update - container shipping health check
  • Namsung offers intra-Asia intermodal solution to relieve capacity issues
  • Orbcomm reefer tracker technology boosts 'Move to -15°C' campaign

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Marine Log web site
OCTOBER 8, 2024
  • Deckhand fell asleep. Damage totaled $6 million
    A deckhand at the helm of a towing vessel had fallen asleep before the tow struck a dock near Clatskanie, Oregon last year, the National Transportation Safety Board says. The result was
  • BRIX Marine launches three new foil assist cats for Napali Experience
    Port Angeles, Wash.-based aluminum boat specialist BRIX Marine has launched three new custom-built 34-foot foil assist catamarans for Kaua'i, Hawaii, boat tour operator Na Pali Experience. Designed in collaboration with Jutson Marine
  • Navigare and Norwind exercise Vard 4 19 CSOV option
    Fincantieri reports that its Norwegian subsidiary Vard has signed a new contract for the design and construction of a tailor-made Vard 4 19 commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) for Navigare Capital Partners

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Container News web site
OCTOBER 8, 2024
  • Drones Scour Ocean Depths for Missing Containers
    As maritime trade intensifies and container ships traverse increasingly congested routes, incidents involving lost cargo containers have surged. In this underwater reconnaissance operation, drones glide silently through the deep ocean, scanning for missing containers that have slipped off the grid during their voyage. As drones continue to evolve, their role in maritime salvage operations grows,
  • Maersk implements new Canada peak season surcharge
    Maersk will revise the peak season surcharge (PSS) for the scope of East Mediterranean to Canada, effective from 23 October for Canada. The Peak Season Surcharge levels will be as follows: Origin Destination ALL 20 DRY ALL 40 DRY ALL 45 HDRY 40 HREF Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, Israel, Romania, Bulgaria and Georgia Canada US$2,000 US$2,000 US$2,000 US$2,000 Maersk revises peak season surcharge from Eu
  • CMA CGM applies peak season surcharge in Gabon
    French box line CMA CGM has announced a new peak season surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Gabon's port of Libreville. Starting from 5 October, the surcharge is US$150 per dry container and will be effective until further notice. If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Maersk announces port swap on SAECS/SRX service
    Danish ocean carrier Maersk has announced a port swap on its SAECS/SRX service, effective from 28 October. Maersk said in its statement that "as part of our ongoing efforts to enhance service efficiency and reliability, we will swap the London and Rotterdam ports on our SAECS/SRX service." Current Rotation: Port Elizabeth, Coega (South Africa) - Durban (South Africa) - Cape Town (South Africa) -
  • Unwind from ILA strike begins, ocean rates fall while air climbs: Freightos Update
    The ILA port worker strike ended last Thursday after the union accepted the USMX offer of a 62% wage increase over the next six years, and agreed to extend the expired contract until a January 15th deadline to resolve the remaining sticking points, with the role of port automation chief among them. Some speculate that the USMX will try to leverage its wage concession toward a compromise on automa
  • Hanwha Ocean allays delay concerns for boxships
    South Korea's third-largest shipbuilder, Hanwha Ocean (formerly Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering) has sought to calm talk that a suspension of work at part of its Okpo yard could delay the completion of boxships it is building. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Martina Li Asia Correspondent If you liked this post, please consider donati
  • Peel Ports unveils "Taylor Swift" and "Usain Bolt" cranes at Port of Greeenock
    Peel Ports-operated Port of Greenock has officially unveiled its new GB£25 million (US$33 million) ship-to-shore cranes. Peel Ports Clydeport, which owns the UK port, welcomed guests to the port for a ceremony to celebrate the biggest-ever investment in Greenock's container facilities. "The west-facing freight port's new infrastructure is already benefitting customers, with one vessel recently de
  • ONE launches new India Coastal Express service
    Singapore-based container carrier Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of its new weekly service "India Coastal Express (ICE)", connecting West Coast India, Sri Lanka and East Coast India. "The introduction of the new ICE service will undoubtedly expand ONE's service offerings and enhance its overall network in the ISC region with transshipment hubs at Colombo and Mundra," said ON
  • HHLA joins environmentally-friendly shipping initiative
    Germany's major port operator Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has joined the 'Hamburg Declaration on the Decarbonisation of Global Shipping'. HHLA CEO Angela Titzrath signed the declaration for environmentally friendly shipping in Hamburg on 7 October. She called the conference an important milestone in the joint effort to promote sustainability in the maritime and logistics industry. Titz
  • Dual reality for container trade in Southeast Asia and Middle East
    According to the Marine Trends 2030 survey, Southeast Asia is poised to lead in container transshipments through 2030. The report also forecasts significant growth in the Middle East, with the most substantial expansion in container trade expected between the Far East and the Middle East over the next two decades. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Conte
  • South Korea calls time on its first container pier
    Busan Port's Jaseongdae Pier, South Korea's very first all-container wharf, will cease operations after 46 years. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Martina Li Asia Correspondent If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • LNG-fuelled vessels to make up 6% of global fleet
    Industry coalition SEA-LNG reports that active LNG-fuelled vessels account for more than 2% of the global shipping fleet. Including the current orderbook, this number increases to 4% by vessel numbers or 6% by deadweight tonnage (DWT). Numbers have grown from 21 LNG-fuelled vessels in operation in 2010, many of them smaller ships operating regionally, to 590 in operation globally today, including
  • Croatia's Rijeka Gateway to be fully powered by renewable electricity
    Rijeka Gateway, a major logistics project in Croatia, has secured electricity from renewable energy sources for the container terminal operation. This is expected to reduce CO2 and other harmful gas emissions significantly. The terminal in Rijeka, which is a joint venture between APM Terminals and ENNA Group, will be the most advanced in the Adriatic region, with most of its equipment electrified
  • Hong Kong Chamber of Shipping commences operations
    Hong Kong's International Maritime Centre (IMC) announced the establishment of the Hong Kong Chamber of Shipping (HKCoS) on 7 October. The launch ceremony, held before an audience of maritime luminaries from Hong Kong and Mainland China, unveiled a new organization with the ability to lead cooperation between Hong Kong's IMC and Mainland maritime-related businesses, government departments, and ed
  • V. Group opens expanded office in India
    V.Group, the global ship manager and marine service provider, has opened an expanded office in Chennai, India, strengthening the company's ability to engage with both customers and seafarers in the region. V. has a long-standing history in India, stretching back to 1984, and this new office is expected to strengthen the organization's presence in the country. The expanded office houses over 200 c
  • Euroseas secures new charter deal for 1,700 TEU feeder bosxship
    Greek vessel owner Euroseas announced a time charter contract for its 1,732 TEU feeder container ship Jonathan P for a minimum period of 11 to a maximum period of 13 months at the option of the charterer. The new charter with a gross daily rate of US$20,000 will commence after the completion of the 18-year-old ship's scheduled intermediate survey, expected around mid-to-end of October. Aristides
  • New brand for Shreyas Shipping and Logistics
    One of the major container shipping companies in India, Shreyas Shipping and Logistics, has rebranded to Transworld Shipping Lines. The renaming underscores the company's focus on integrating global shipping solutions under the Transworld umbrella, according to Ramesh Ramakrishnan, chairman of Transworld Group, who believes the rebranding will bolster the company's global identity, and propel it
  • First hydrogen refueling station for heavy traffic opens at Port of Gothenburg
    During the weekend, a hydrogen refueling station for heavy traffic has opened at the Port of Gothenburg. The station is located directly adjacent to one of the Swedish port's busiest gates, which is also one of the most truck-heavy locations in the country. The station exclusively supplies green hydrogen. "The large flow of trucks to the port and the possibility of refueling work machinery make t

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Splash web site
OCTOBER 8, 2024
  • New multipurpose terminal opens in East Java
    East Java Multipurpose Terminal (EJMT), part of International Container Terminal Service Inc.'s (ICTSI) operation in Indonesia, has opened for business this month. This is only one of a host of new terminals all opening across the giant archipelago, Southeast Asia's largest country. Construction of EJMT began in March 2023 and is equipped to serve diverse ...
  • Avenir agrees LNG bunker time charter with Eni
    Small-scale liquified natural gas player Avenir LNG has signed a time charter party with LNG Shipping, a subsidiary of Italian energy giant Eni, for one of its LNG bunker vessels. The chartered out vessel is the 2021-built, 7,500 cu m Avenir Aspiration. The multi-year time charter to Eni will begin from delivery in Europe in ...
  • Navigare Capital firms up CSOV option at Vard
    Denmark's Navigare Capital Partners has exercised an option for one newbuild offshore wind commissioning service operation vessel for Norway's Norwind Offshore. Earlier this year, the Copenhagen-based alternative investment fund manager struck a deal with Fincantieri-controlled Norwegian shipbuilder Vard for up to three CSOVs. One firm vessel, delivering in the first quarter of 2026, was contract
  • Edda Wind strikes charter deals for two newbuilds
    Oslo-listed offshore wind support vessel pureplay Edda Wind has landed charter contracts for two of its newbuilds with operations starting right after yard delivery. The first contract for the vessel to be named Vestri Enabler is expected to start in late November 2024 after delivery from Astilleros Gondán in Spain. Edda Wind did not name the ...
  • BP taps TechnipFMC for Kaskida subsea gig
    Energy major BP has awarded offshore contracting giant TechnipFMC an integrated engineering, procurement, construction, and installation contract for its Kaskida development in the Gulf of Mexico. The contract covers the design and manufacturing of subsea production systems, including 20,000 psi standardised subsea trees and manifolds. The scope also includes designing, manufacturing, and install
  • Black Sea descends into danger zone territory again
    The Black Sea has descended into a severe danger zone for merchant shipping with Russian military forces piling into the region and targeting Ukraine's exports. Having gone all year without any merchant ships coming under attack, another strike yesterday marks the fourth commercial vessel to be hit by Russian forces in the Black Sea in ...
  • Pangaea to take full control of Nordic Bulk Partners
    Nasdaq-listed Pangaea Logistics Solutions is taking full ownership of its four-ship-strong subsidiary, Nordic Bulk Partners. The Rhode Island-based bulker owner and operator has struck a deal with fellow Connecticut-based alternative asset manager Hudson Structured Capital Management to buy Nordic's remaining 50% equity ownership for $17.2m in cash. Pangaea said it expects to close the deal ...
  • Shreyas Shipping and Logistics rebrands to Transworld Shipping Lines
    One of India's top containerlines, Shreyas Shipping and Logistics, has rebranded to Transworld Shipping Lines to better identity with its parent company, Transworld Group Ramesh Ramakrishnan, chairman of Transworld Group, stated, "The renaming ... underscores our focus on integrating global shipping solutions under the Transworld umbrella. This move will enhance synergies across our various service
  • Seafarers risk arrest from using drones
    Seafarers need to be careful deploying drones while in port, even in seemingly friendly, liberal nations. A new report from Gard, a P&I club, details how a ship's officer of one of its member's vessels was recently arrested, fined and at risk of being deported from Norway for flying his personal drone over a commercial ...
  • Hong Kong Chamber of Shipping established
    The Hong Kong Chamber of Shipping was launched yesterday as a body designed to boost the city's credentials as an international maritime centre. CY Leung, former head of the territory, is one of the chamber's co-founders, with Hing Chao, the head of Wah Kwong Maritime Transport, serving as its chairman. "Ports, shipping companies in China, ...
  • Charterers commit to Geneva Dry 2025
    Anglo American, Cargill, Eramet, Heidelberg Materials Trading, Trafigura, and Vale are among the who's who of chartering attending the 2025 edition of Geneva Dry, the world's premier commodities shipping conference scheduled for April 28 and 29 next year. Giving a sneak peak of some of the early names to have booked up for the show, ...

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Lloyd's List web site
OCTOBER 8, 2024
  • LNG shipping rates slump as winter floating storage prospects evaporate
    Newbuildings are being delivered prior to the startup of projects they were ordered against, and more importantly, demand for winter...
  • Strong September for US imports; no strike effect expected in October
    Imports remained elevated in September and are set to remain high in October. The National Retail Federation projects full-year 2024...
  • Daily Briefing
    Crude tanker rates rise as Middle East tensions reach 'fever pitch' | Methanol still 'best candidate' as Maersk prepares for...
  • UK shipping gets government support, but £700m might be a stretch
    The UK's transport minister Louise Haigh is on a charm offence with the maritime sector, promising to be the industry's...
  • More green ships doesn't mean more green shipping, yet
    Zemba's recent work on market readiness for e-fuels reveals more bad news for zero-carbon shipping
  • P&I club net income per gt hitting all-time highs, argues Marsh
    Run of rate hikes in recent years 'overdone', according to biggest marine broker
  • Crew uncover drug smuggling operation on bulk carrier
    A crew member on board panamax bulk carrier Jawor noticed that a seal was missing in a void space and...
  • Cadeler dismisses concerns about Chinese shipyard dependence
    The chief executive argues that Europe has little opportunity to repatriate shipbuilding operations, but green fuel supply must come from...
  • Methanol still 'best candidate' as Maersk prepares for multi-fuel future
    Maersk head of energy transition Morten Bo Christiansen says a portfolio approach to future fuels is essential, but methanol remains the...
  • ENI to charter Avenir LNG bunker vessel
    LNG bunker fleet continues to expand as Italy's ENI agrees to charter a vessel from Avenir LNG next year
  • Florida ports closed to inbound traffic as US state prepares for Hurricane Milton
    The tropical storm 'exploded' into a Category 5 hurricane on Monday evening and is expected to make landfall between Tuesday...
  • EU shipping emissions fell in 2023
    The European Union's shipping CO2 emissions fell on the year in 2023, as most segments emitted less. These were led...
  • Electronic bunker delivery notes can help ease LNG bunkering shortage
    Up to 4% more supply could be eked out through efficiency gains by using electronic bunker delivery note systems, argue...
  • Wilhelmsen Ship Management COO becomes new head
    Under the new leadership, the third-party shipmanager will celebrate 50 years of service under the ownership of the Wilhelmsen Group...
  • Surging South Korean engine orders show Chinese shipbuilding reliance on foreign suppliers
    South Korean engine makers are increasing sales to shipyards in China. Orders from Chinese shipbuilders to Hanwha Engine and HD...
  • Shipping on alert as Russia hits another ship, killing one and injuring five
    Ukrainian foreign minister denounces Russian 'terrorist' attacks on shipping after a Palau-flagged ship is hit by a Russian missile hours...
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings third quarter profits triple on container market tailwinds
    Cosco Shipping Holdings saw third-quarter profits explode as the container shipping arm of China's state behemoth rode freight market tailwinds...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
OCTOBER 8, 2024
  • US retailers expect modest import bump in October to close out peak season
    Last week's three-day longshore strike on the East and Gulf coasts is not expected to disrupt transportation supply chains ahead of the traditional beginning of the holiday shopping season, the National Retail Federation said.
  • Montreal dockworkers to refuse overtime in latest salvo against port employers
    The union's refusal to work overtime has prompted Montreal's employer group in turn to decline to pay longshore crews that do not have a full complement of workers.
  • Hub Group boosts cross-border business in JV with Mexican dray carrier
    The second-largest US intermodal provider believes a partnership with a large Mexican carrier will present an attractive option for cross-border shippers.
  • Back-to-back hurricanes roil US truck spot market, pushing up rates
    Following Hurricane Helene by less than two weeks, Milton will draw more truck capacity to the Southeast, upsetting market balance and pushing spot prices higher.
  • Strike bullet dodged for now, but raises questions of market resilience: analyst
    Market participants yearning for a market where adverse events never lead to major supply chain hiccups are essentially asking for a reality that has never existed, writes Lars Jensen.

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TradeWinds web site
OCTOBER 8, 2024
  • 'Some carriers simply need new tonnage': These liner companies have the most old tonnage to replace
    Maersk still has not ordered enough ships to replace veteran tonnage, while MSC has the biggest stack of older vessels
  • Cold winter for seaborne coal ahead as Chinese and Indian appetite cool off
    Analysts expect weaker demand from two major importers in the coming months, with loadings already affected
  • Condition Zulu: Ports close across Florida as 'extremely dangerous' Milton bears down
    Powerful hurricane hit Mexico's port of Progreso before heading to US Gulf Coast
  • Product tanker rates surge in storm-churned Gulf of Mexico
    Hurricane Milton heads for refined product port of Tampa as OSG moves vessels away from the storm
  • Aframax tankers face demand hit as Africa's biggest refinery turns to domestic crude
    Nigeria's Dangote plant reducing reliance on tanker imports as it ramps up production
  • US shipping stocks take a dive as doubts over China strength spread west
    Bulker and tanker equities absorb an early beating as investors ponder key market
  • Maersk green guru Morten Bo Christensen: 'I'd hate to be seen as endorsing LNG'
    Danish liner giant's LNG ship orders 'more of a portfolio move and certainly not a pivot'
  • UK transport chief aims to put maritime at 'the heart of government plans'
    Louise Haigh makes pledges to be the sector's 'biggest champion'
  • Kristian Jebsen sells remaining Gearbulk stake as Marubeni buys into $1bn fleet
    Japanese trader joins MOL as shareholder in bulker group
  • Union Maritime books 'very strong' profit powered by flurry of tanker sales
    UK owner also reveals charters for newbuildings alongside its own massive orderbook
  • 'Step change' in Russian attacks on shipping pressures Black Sea war risk premiums
    Underwriters likely to push for rates to increase after four attacks on vessels in a month
  • Red Sea riches: Chinese giant Cosco tips boxship earnings to jump 280% to $3.4bn
    Rebound in profit comes after disruption to normal trading routes
  • Andreas Martinos firm Minerva Marine buys its fourth container ship
    Major Greek owner delves further into box sector with purchase of latest vessel
  • Lloyd's Register Foundation awards South Korean university $5.2m maritime safety research grant
    Money will fund Seoul National University's research in developing safer operations in maritime
  • Navigare and Norwind head back to Vard for offshore newbuilding
    Danish-Norwegian tie-up orders a commissioning service operation vessel
  • No way out: 'Hormuz closure would rock tanker markets', says BRS
    Broker also says grey fleet tankers are likely to redeploy if Israel takes out Iranian refineries
  • On their bikes: Clarksons brokers celebrate raising £250,000 in global charity day
    London-listed group says more than 280 staff from 10 countries took part
  • John Fredriksen-Wilhelmsen tie-up Edda Wind fully booked with two deals for CSOV newbuildings
    Offshore vessel owner secures work in UK and Taiwan
  • Peter Livanos venture EcoLog joins drive to forge UK carbon capture and transport hub
    Company named with group of 11 pursuing new cluster centred on Port of Bristol eyeing offshore geological storage
  • Latsis family office spends big on Greek motorway concession deal
    Shipping tycoons make ever larger bets on national economy
  • Hoegh Autoliners warns over market volatility as September rates and volumes irk investors
    Second-quarter results fell slightly as Norwegian car carrier changes focus to securing backlog
  • Isle of Man flag dangles green carrot to entice big Berge Bulk ships
    Singapore shipowner returns to one of its favoured registers for its newbuildings
  • Greek giant cashes in container ship quintet and snaps up younger vessel
    Contships has been seeking buyers for nine vintage feeder vessels in fleet renewal move
  • Gasum and Wasaline team up to build out FuelEU Maritime pooling service
    Finnish companies plan to offer use of over-compliant ferry to compensate for emissions of conventionally fuelled ships
  • Avenir fixes out LNG bunker vessel to Italy's Eni in multi-year deal
    Company is sitting on one firm open newbuilding as market for LNGBVs tightens
  • Hoegh Autoliners cautions on market volatility as September rates and volumes irk investors
    Volumes and rates fell slightly as company shifts to securing backlog
  • Narcos trying to smuggle huge stash of cocaine onto ship thwarted by crew in Brazil
    Seafarers reported discovery to police while at anchor off Itaqui
  • Ship allegedly laden with Israel-bound explosives banned from entering Malta
    Transport Malta says vessel will not be allowed to enter its waters for a crew change
  • How to avoid Houthi missile strikes: One critical decision makes ships significantly more likely to be hit
    European naval mission says that switching off AIS saves lives from Red Sea missile attacks
  • DOF pulls share offer amid 'significant' trading volumes after Maersk Supply takeover
    Offshore shipowner says investors have had ample opportunity to repair the dilutive effect of summer stock placement
  • 'Constant need for feeder ships': Euroseas takes big pay cut on new charter
    Greek owner fixes 2006-built vessel for up to 13 months
  • New UK government urged to splash out £700m on decarbonising shipping
    Net-zero investment priorities set out in new road map
  • New Fearnleys fund manager stays away from shipping bonds given rich market
    Shipping credit coupons are too low, says Roar Tveit
  • Amoysailing expands bulker fleet with newbuildings and secondhand vessels
    Chinese shipowner has ordered four ultramax bulk carriers at Jiangsu Haitong
  • Lloyd's Register Foundation awards South Korean university with $5.2m maritime safety research grant
    The grant will fund Seoul National University's research in developing safer operations in maritime
  • MSC culls container ship ahead of Indian scrap price firming
    Recycling sector looks set to benefit from proposed tariffs on imported steel
  • SM Group's Korea Line LNG named as behind single LNG bunker vessel order
    Arm of steel-making giant set to operate new 12,500-cbm unit
  • Russia strikes second ship in Ukraine within 48 hours, leaving port worker dead
    Five seafarers also injured as missile hits cargo vessel in Odesa

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American Shipper web site
OCTOBER 8, 2024
  • 1 in 6 Florida gas stations already out of gas as Hurricane Milton nears
    The stress on Florida's fuel supply chain is rapidly intensifying as Hurricane Milton closes in on the state's central-west coast.

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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
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
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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