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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
  • Sinolines launches China India West Service (CIW)
  • Bengal Tiger Line (BTL) launches New China India West Coast (CIW) service
  • MSC unveils future standalone East/West network
  • Huge scope of growth in logistics, over 300 initiatives & INR 80 lakh cr. being earmarked for this sector: Minister
  • Genuine rational single window key for ease of doing business: Goyal
  • Minister floats idea of BAT to blunt import edge
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (6 September 2024)
  • Yang Ming, HMM & ONE confirm alliance partnership under "Premier Alliance"
  • Explaining the spread in cost between FEU and TEU

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
  • Hercules conquers Egypt
  • Trans-Caspian intermodal
  • Arkas to add six new ships by 2028
  • Hupac to provide alternative offer via France
  • Daimler Truck: opening a new chapter
  • Fast intermodal service to Puerto Rico
  • JD fortifies French portfolio
  • THPA reviews job expansion in ministerial visit
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Transporeon expands in Turkey
  • First e-truck in the fleet
  • New HQ in Le Havre
  • UECC and automakers partner for greener logistics
  • Preparing the peak season ex-Xi'an

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
  • New strings attached - shipping shapes up for 2025 with Premier Alliance launch
  • ILA doubles down on strike threat as shippers brace for port chaos
  • Reaction: MSC 'out to kill' M�rsk
  • Alliance rumours, ecommerce and DB Schenker bid
  • Union urges Hamburg port workers to agree deal following disruptive weekend
  • OceanX: MSC-M�rsk rivalry intensifies; ILA war 'rhetoric'; how green is green?
  • Stink bug threat triggers new rules on cargo to Australia and New Zealand
  • ArcBest rate hike masks slowing LTL market fortunes
  • Forwarder benefit as air cargo booking platforms look to integrate AI
  • CSSC unveils 27,500teu design to be next shipping giant

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
  • VIDEO: Eastern Shipbuilding moves ahead on OSV to SOV conversion
    Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Panama City, Fla., has released video showing that it is well along with its conversion of a 280-foot offshore supply vessel (OSV) to a battery-hybrid service operation vessel (SOV),
  • Tug crew abandoned as WSF cancels sale of two decommissioned ferries
    "We have canceled purchase and sales agreements with Nelson Armas for decommissioned ferries Elwha and Klahowya," Washington State Ferries said September 5. "This comes after issues arose while Armas tried to move
  • Former Coast Guard Academy cadets file complaints alleging sexual violence
    In ongoing fallout from the 2023 CNN "Operation Fouled Anchor" report on sexual assault and harassment at the United States Coast Guard Academy, thirteen former academy cadets have filed separate Federal Tort

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
  • Wärtsilä to develop Singapore's next-gen vessel traffic system
    Wärtsilä has secured the prototyping tender for the groundbreaking Next Generation Vessel Traffic Management System (NGVTMS) project, awarded by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). This project aims to revolutionize maritime safety and operational efficiency at one of the world's busiest ports. Wärtsilä recorded the order in the third quarter of 2024. "MPA is committed to the mari
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  • CMA CGM applies congestion surcharge in Algeria
    Due to the ongoing congestion in Algeria, CMA CGM has informed its customers of the introduction of a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS). This surcharge will take effect on 9 September 2024 (based on the loading date) and will remain in place until further notice. The congestion surcharge applies to all cargo transported from North Europe to Algeria, covering the ports of Alger, Bejaia, Skikda, and
  • HMM follows MSC and CMA CGM, turning to pre-owned boxships
    High charter costs have made HMM join two giant ocean carriers MSC and CMA CGM in buying elderly secondhand feeder ships. HMM's spokesperson told Container News that the company is currently in discussions to buy three 2005-built feeder ships. These are MPC Container Ships' 2,500 TEU AS Paola and Regional Container Lines' 2,400 TEU Wanda Bhum and Xutra Bhum. HMM's spokesperson said, "HMM actively
  • ICS Publications releases guide for shipboard inspections
    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications introduced its newest release, "A Practical Guide to Shipboard Inspections". This first edition is a comprehensive resource designed to aid the maritime industry in preparing for and navigating the complex landscape of ship inspections. Inspections are a critical aspect of the shipping sector, affecting all types of vessels through scrutiny
  • ZIM and MSC announce new cooperation in Transpacific trade
    ZIM and MSC have signed a new agreement for six Asia to US East Coast and US Gulf Coast services, scheduled to commence in February 2025. The three-year agreement between the two ocean carriers includes slot swap and vessel sharing agreements, including six services connecting Asia with the US East Coast, West Coast of Mexico, Caribbean ports and US Gulf ports. The proposed rotations of the ZIM/M
  • Visayas Container Terminal receives new Konecranes mobile harbor cranes
    The Visayas Container Terminal (VCT), a cargo handling facility operated by International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) in Iloilo, Philippines, has improved its operational capabilities with the addition of two new ESP.5 Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour cranes (MHCs). These advanced cranes, the largest and first of their kind on the island of Panay, are set to raise the bar for port
  • Top 10 Container Ports in Europe: Piraeus position at risk
    PortEconomics member Theo Notteboom compiled a table showing the year-on-year TEU growth in the top 15 container ports in the European Union during the first six months of the year. "While 2023 was characterized by a strong to moderate traffic decline in most ports, the first half of 2024 brought double-digit growth in seven of the top 15 ports," pointed out Notteboom. As seen in the table, Portu
  • Port of Oakland invites development proposals for Howard Property
    The Port of Oakland has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to find a developer for its 200,000 m² Howard Property, situated along the Oakland waterfront. This site, which was a marine terminal until 2013, is now open for a variety of potential uses. It is located between industrial operations to the west and Jack London Square-Oakland's premier waterfront entertainment area-to the east. Th
  • Inchcape Shipping Services opens new office in Chile
    Inchcape Shipping Services, a global provider of port agency and maritime services, announced the opening of its newest office at the strategically important Port of Arica in Chile. This expansion marks a major milestone for Inchcape, situating the company at South America's northernmost port near the Peru border, and providing access to a vast hinterland that includes regions of Peru, Bolivia an
  • Copenhagen Malmö Port achieves full transition to fossil-free fuel at container terminal
    Fuel consumption for container handling at Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) - one of Scandinavia's largest port operators - is now entirely fossil-free, following the full implementation of HVO100 fuel (hydrogenated vegetable oil). This shift has resulted in an annual reduction of over 286,000 litres of fossil diesel and a decrease in CO2e emissions by 640 tonnes. CMP began introducing HVO100, a renew
  • Folk Maritime launches new India - Saudi Arabia service
    Folk Maritime Services Company has announced the launch of a new shipping route connecting Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Islamic Port with India's major commercial ports, Mundra and Nhava Sheva. Starting in September, this 10-day service, utilizing two vessels, aims to boost trade by facilitating the transport of consumer goods from India and exporting Saudi products, including petrochemicals. Along with
  • PD Ports invests US$1.3 million in new bulk tipper trucks
    A US$1.3 million investment in five specialist bulk tipper trucks has bolstered PD Ports' services for customers importing grain and powder products through Teesport. The STAS Agrostar bulk tipper trailers, specifically designed for handling complex materials like grain and powder, were delivered this summer along with five Volvo trucks. This investment underscores PD Ports' dedication to port-ce
  • MSC reveals future standalone East/West service network
    The world's largest container shipping company MSC has announced its independent service network for East/West trades, which will be effective from February 2025, when the 2m alliance of MSC and Maersk will be terminated. MSC's standalone service network will include five trades with 34 loops incorporating: Seven loops for Asia North Europe Six loops for Asia Mediterranean Four loops for Asia Nor
  • COSCO and TCL launch warehousing partnership in North America
    COSCO SHIPPING and TCL have officially announced the launch of their North American warehousing partnership. The launch of this warehousing operation is an important element of COSCO SHIPPING and TCL's end-to-end logistics strategy, designed to optimize TCL's supply chain in the North American market, enhance logistical efficiency, and provide customers with faster, higher-quality service. The ne
  • Revamping Your Logistics Company and Turning Nightmares Into Dreams
    Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Logistics can be an exhausting field, yet even experienced professionals may face unexpected delays, inefficiencies, and miscommunications that arise seemingly out of nowhere. But these challenges don't have to spell doom. With innovative strategies, creativity, and dedication to continuous improvement you can turn these nightmares into smooth operations that pr

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
  • QatarEnergy bumps up orders for massive LNG carriers
    Middle Eastern liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer QatarEnergy has signed a contract with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) for the construction of six additional supersize LNG carriers. The Doha-headquartered state-owned company's massive shipbuilding program has been bolstered with the so-called QC-Max units with a capacity of 271,000 cu m, bringing the total number of such ...
  • Höegh Autoliners sells off another ageing vessel as fleet renewal presses ahead
    Norway's Höegh Autoliners has continued to offload ageing tonnage in a new deal, which will see a 19-year-old vessel exit the fleet as the company readies the field for its newbuilding series to enter service. The Oslo-based company is shipping out the 2005-built Höegh New York to an undisclosed buyer for $60.6m. The 6,500 ceu ...
  • Massachusetts and Rhode Island procure almost 2.9GW of offshore wind
    US states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island have awarded contracts to three projects and procured 2,878MW of offshore wind capacity. Massachusetts has selected a total of 2,678MW - 1,087MW of the 1,287MW available from Ocean Wind's SouthCoast Wind multistate project, 791MW from Avangrid's New England Wind 1 project, and up to 800MW from CIP and Iberdrola's ...
  • Integrated Wind Solutions ups stake in PEAK Wind
    Awilco affiliate Integrated Wind Solutions (IWS) has exercised the fixed-price option to increase its ownership in Denmark-based offshore wind operations and asset management advisory PEAK Wind. Initially, IWS bought a 30% ownership in the company in September 2021 for DKK90m ($13.3m). IWS also got two out of five seats on the board of directors. IWS ...
  • MSC comes to the aid of ONE, HMM and Yang Ming
    THE Alliance will become the Premier Alliance from next February, with Ocean Network Express (ONE), HMM and Yang Ming Marine Transportation as partners, and the world's largest containerline helping plug gaps on Asia-Europe tradelanes. From next year there is set to be the biggest overhaul in liner alliances in a decade, with Mediterranean Shipping Co ...
  • Fujian Shipping signs for kamsarmax newbuilds
    Fujian Shipping Group is renewing its dry bulk fleet with a fresh order for up to four kamsarmaxes at fellow builder Haitong Offshore Engineering. Details surrounding the vessels delivering in October 2026 and March 2027 have not been divulged but a price tag of CNY292.7m ($41.2m), according to Clarksons, appears considerably higher than $37.5m what ...
  • Scorpio's MR fleet clear-out gathers pace
    Emanuele Lauro-led Scorpio Tankers has shipped out twelve Korean-built MR vessels this year, eying the half-a-billion mark in sales in the 50,000 dwt segment before the year ends. Last week, the Monaco-headquartered outfit revealed it had struck a deal to sell two 2014-built 50,000 dwt scrubber-fitted ships, STI San Antonio and STI Texas City, at ...
  • Aerio Shipmanagement plays with MR fleet
    Athanasios Kossidas-led Aerio Shipmanagement is tied to its fourth MR purchase in three months. Over the weekend, broking sources reported the active owner to the acquisition of the 2014-built Tenacity, built at Guangzhou CSSC Longxue Shipbuilding, a rare Chinese-built sale, as most sales in this age group are built in South Korea. The ship was ...
  • Methanex acquires Dutch methanol provider
    The choice of shipping's methanol fuel provider is contracting with news yesterday that Canada's Methanex Corporation is spending $2.05bn to acquire OCI Global's international methanol business. The transaction includes OCI's interest in two methanol facilities in Beaumont, Texas, one of which also produces ammonia. The transaction also includes a low-carbon methanol production and marketing busi
  • Explosion rips through Bangladeshi demo yard
    A 38-year-old man, Ahmad Ullah, who suffered injuries in an explosion and subsequent fire at the SN Corporation shipbreaking yard at Sitakunda in Chattogram, died on Sunday while he was being taken to Dhaka for better treatment. On Saturday, at least 12 people suffered burn injuries in an explosion involving an old product tanker that ...
  • Transmed founder and Cypriot shipping champion Charalambos Mylonas passes away
    Charalambos Mylonas, founder of Transmed Shipping, passed away on Saturday. Mylonas was instrumental in the founding of the Cyprus Union of Shipowners in 1981, which he served as chairman for over two decades. Mylonas was described by the shipping deputy ministry as a "pioneer" of Cypriot shipping. Announcing his death, the shipping deputy ministry said ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
  • US imports still booming - and on collision course with possible port strike
    The International Longshoremen's Association has perfect timing for its October 1 strike threat. Not only is the potential work stoppage...
  • Star Bulk sells its oldest bulker for $20m in hot secondhand capesize market
    Nasdaq-listed Star Bulk Carriers announces sale of 2004-built capesize for $20m amid strong asset prices for bulkers. Data from shipbroker...
  • MSC chief Soren Toft: 'We have the scale and strength to stand alone'
    MSC's standalone network is a show strength to the market, says chief executive Soren Toft as the world's largest container...
  • ILA chiefs rebut claims of 'industry leading' wages after delegates back strike plan
    USMX and ILA exchange more barbs as clock ticks on current labour contract
  • Royal Fleet Auxiliary staff to strike on six days in September
    The ongoing dispute is largely centred around pay, with Nautilus director of organising Martyn Gray calling RFA staff 'undervalued by...
  • China, Russia ships get free pass from Houthis to transit Red Sea
    Greece-owned ships that comprise 17% of the global fleet accounted for more than 30% of vessels attacked by drones, missiles...
  • Indian ship recyclers hammered by cheap steel, depreciation and ship shortage
    A surge in imported finished and recycled steel, together with a lack of ships being circulated for scrap, means that...
  • High Court holds Ukraine grain terminal operators in contempt
    GNT Group facilities widely used by bulk carriers calling in the country
  • Peak season shortchanged as container rate decline continues
    A Sea-Intelligence analysis shows peak season freight rates on Asia-Europe and transpacific trades peaked earlier than usual this year. Rates...
  • The week in charts: Shipment from Sevastopol reaches Egypt | Claims frequency and costs both up | Libyan oil exports frozen
    Russia is adding more countries to its list of trading partners willing to accept cargo from occupied territories, big claims...
  • Metric switch could address main CII flaws, RINA argues
    The IMO could address CII's flaws by adopting a different metric to consider main engine propulsion and capacity utilisation
  • Shipowner Charalambos Mylonas dies at 84
    Important industry positions included serving as president of the Cyprus Union of Shipowners and chairman of ClassNK's Greek committee
  • CMB faces potential payout over Euronav deal after court ruling
    CMB may have to pay shareholders an additional sum if the Belgium Financial Regulator takes action, but they argue that the...
  • The week in newbuildings: HD Hyundai Mipo wins multiple orders
    South Korea's HD Hyundai Mipo wins orders for two LPG tankers, a pair of LNG bunkering vessels and two product...
  • Claims frequency and costs both up, Nordic statistics show
    Big claims catching up after a run of benign years
  • Explosion at Bangladesh shipbreaking yard kills safety manager
    Bangladesh's Ministry of Industry and Department of Environment suspended operations at the yard and demanded an explanation from SN Corporation
  • Methanex to buy OCI Global's methanol business
    Canada-based methanol supplier Methanex agreed to buy one of its main competitors in a sign of consolidation in the market...
  • Shanghai Jinjiang Shipping's chairperson resigns for 'work-related reasons'
    She will retain her position at the company until a new chairperson assumes office
  • MSC sets out solo offer as alliances reconfigure
    In addition to its massive fleet, MSC has also secured access to extra capacity on the Asia-Europe trade through a...
  • Daily Briefing
    US sanctions two more LNG carriers in Arctic LNG 2 crackdown | Libyan port of Brega remains open for export...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
  • East Coast spot rates plunge as peak-season imports shift to West Coast
    Spot rates from Asia to the US East Coast are dropping faster than in past years as carriers route discretionary shipments to the West Coast to avoid getting caught up in a threatened dockworker strike on the East and Gulf coasts.
  • Port employers urge ILA to return to contract talks
    East and Gulf coast maritime employers laid out their terms for signing a new contract with longshore workers, but they warned the 'signal' to strike is clear.
  • Typhoon Yagi slams Vietnam, southwest China, delaying sailings
    Winds of more than 120 miles per hour closed ports, damaged factories and brought down power lines in northern Vietnam this weekend, delaying some vessels for days.
  • MSC strikes Asia-Europe slot share with former THEA members
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. is wasting no time utilizing its huge scale, striking major slot sharing agreements on the Asia-Europe with new Premiere alliance members.
  • ONE opens new India, Asia services in response to 'Gemini reality'
    ONE is adding a second loop connecting West India and the Middle East, as well as three East Asia-Middle East routes as new carrier alliances take shape.
  • Rails have limited recourse to PNW import surge: analyst
    Alone among the modes, the railroads are not able to say "no" to the demands of interior point intermodal (IPI), most recently seen in the surge of imports through the US Pacific Northwest and the congestion that followed, writes intermodal analyst Larry Gross.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
  • US container imports poised to surge in September as strike looms over Atlantic ports
    Latest actual data shows July was a record month for US container ports as retailers brought in goods early
  • Scorpio Tankers buys back $175m more of its own shares
    Product giant scoops up a further 2.4m shares as it seeks to close gap to net asset value
  • Costamare extends drive to sell smaller bulkers with supramax deal
    US-listed shipowner sells one of its oldest vessels, reportedly to Indonesian buyers
  • CMB tied to sale of 12-year-old large bulker as values hold onto gains
    Belgian shipowner reportedly sells newcastlemax two months after offloading its twin
  • German yards believe in future of European shipbuilding
    'If I didn't...I would quit my job!' says VSM leader
  • Major Greek owner Alpha Bulkers sells its first capesize in four years
    Shipowner takes advantage of firm asset values and earnings to replace older tonnage with younger
  • Star Bulk sheds oldest ship, clocking up 23 vessel sales in 18 months
    US-listed bulker behemoth raises $20m from deal to offload 2004-built capesize
  • Protection and indemnity premium rises tipped to be lowest for five years
    Gallagher Specialty 2025 preview of renewals warns of a spike in reinsurance costs
  • MSC and Zim partner up on transpacific trade
    Three-year agreement involves slot swaps and vessel-sharing agreements
  • Sell-off of 'strong buy' Torm's stock overdone in changing tanker market, analyst says
    Seeking Alpha believes global refinery shifts bode well for Danish product vessel specialist
  • Frangiskos Kanellakis' Alpha Bulkers sells its first capesize in four years
    Shipowner takes advantage of firm asset values and earnings to replace older tonnage with younger
  • QatarEnergy ups supersize LNG carrier orders to 24 with $8bn China deal
    Doha giant's LNG newbuilding tally now at a staggering 128 vessels - 24 of them QC-Max ships
  • UK's Royal Fleet Auxiliary officers plan three-day strike as tensions mount
    Industrial action to coincide with final day of Labour party conference
  • QatarEnergy ups supersize LNG carrier orders with 18-vessel deal
    Doha giant's LNG newbuilding tally now at a staggering 128 vessels - 24 of them QC-Max ships
  • Ship in danger of sinking after collision in Middle East Gulf as crew abandon vessel
    All seafarers reported safe after evacuation on a life raft
  • IMO under pressure to finalise greenhouse gas rules
    Member states face tough meetings schedule if regulator is to hit its targets
  • VLCCs start seasonal climb as calendar flips to September
    Rates surge as ships needed for October's refinery reopenings
  • Royal Fleet Auxiliary officers plan three-day strike as tensions mount
    Industrial action to coincide with final day of Labour party conference
  • Regulators face push to get shipping greenhouse gas rules finalised
    With time running out IMO member states face pressure of tough meeting schedule
  • Iranian general admits 'hitting' 12 Israeli ships in tit-for-tat actions
    Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami also claims the West surrendered in vessel-seizure battles
  • Greek S&P deals turn low-profile Chinese logger into capesize player
    A little-known outfit that started in the log business is behind a string of bulker buys from top Greek owners
  • Awilco's IWS spends $10m to boost Peak Wind stake to 49%
    Oslo-listed shipowner exercises option to increase holding originally bought in 2021
  • Asian liner giants rebrand east-west alliance tie-up and lock in MSC deal
    Premier Alliance formed alongside slot-sharing partnership with MSC
  • Maersk locks in 20-year-old Global Ship Lease vessel amid strong charter demand
    Danish giant signs three-year deal as liner operators remain eager to lock in tonnage during Red Sea crisis
  • Asian liner giants rebrand east-went alliance tie-up and lock in MSC deal
    Premier Alliance formed alongside slot-sharing partnership with MSC
  • In pictures: Tech experts are 'backbone' of shipping, says BRS chief
    Chairman and CEO Gilbert Walter throws SMM after-party in recognition of shipping's technical experts
  • Russia sends elderly non-ice-class LNG carrier through Arctic
    Vessels driving trackers into frenzied speculation on likely destinations
  • Eidesvik Offshore CEO Gitte Gard Talmo quits after 22 years with company
    Norwegian boss leaves to take up new role with 'international company' overseas
  • Hoegh Autoliners continues fleet refresh following newbuilding delivery
    Valuations diverge as Norwegian owner grabs more than $60m for veteran ro-ro
  • John Fredriksen's SFL eyes new bonds to pay off $56m issue due in 2025
    Sale-and-leaseback specialist to meet potential investors
  • Methanex agrees $2.05bn takeover of OCI Global's methanol business
    Green fuel producer will become part of Canadian giant in huge deal
  • John Fredriksen and Saverys family exerted 'tremendous pressure' over $2.35bn VLCC fleet sale as Euronav directors 'sidelined'
    Rebel shareholder FourWorld says court ruling breaks new ground in Belgian law
  • Court rules Euronav's huge VLCC fleet sale to Frontline included 'special benefits' on ship pricing of $104m
    Brussels judgment 'largely rejects' rebel shareholder FourWorld's claims of an undervalued mandatory bid by CMB for Euronav, Saverys companies say
  • Explosion rips through tanker leaving worker dead and others injured in key ship recycling hub
    Incident again raises questions over safety standards at South Asian nation's recycling facilities
  • Transmed Shipping founder Charalambos Mylonas dies
    The company Mylonas co-founded with his wife celebrated its 50th birthday recently
  • Shipping man Kasselakis toppled from party leadership in Greek palace coup
    Tiptree Marine founder and ship investor lasted barely a year as Greek opposition chief
  • Fatalities reported in tanker explosion at Bangladeshi recycling yard
    Incident again raises questions over safety standards at South Asian nation's recycling facilities
  • Cyprus shipping stalwart Charalambos Mylonas dies
    The company Mylonas co-founded with his wife, Transmed Shipping, celebrated its 50th birthday recently
  • Exmar renews its gas carrier fleet amid firm market conditions
    Shipowner and infrastructure developer is pursuing floating LNG production and regasification projects
  • Court rules Euronav's huge VLCC fleet sale to Frontline included 'special benefits' on ship pricing of $48m
    Brussels judgment 'largely rejects' rebel shareholder FourWorld's claims of an under-valued mandatory bid by CMB for Euronav, Saverys companies say

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
  • China-designed vessel would top all containerships
    China State Shipbuilding Corp. said it has received approval in principle for a liquefied natural gas dual-fuel vessel of 27,500 twenty-foot equivalent units, the largest boxships afloat.
  • Cargo shipments face delays if Air Canada pilots go on strike
    Air Canada's failure to reach a collective bargaining agreement with pilots could jeopardize freight customers as soon as Sept. 18.
  • Qantas adds freighter capacity to meet rising transport demand in Asia
    Qantas has deployed a new Airbus A321 freighter, allowing it to offer more service options for customers in Oceania and Asia.

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Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
London
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
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
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
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.
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