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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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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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