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Exim India web site
JANUARY 17, 2024
  • Aahil Shipping & Logistics expands leadership team with 3 key appointments
  • India, Iran ink deal on Chabahar port
  • Business leaders optimistic for 2024, believe technology will transform the efficiency and resilience of supply chains
  • Red Sea crisis increasing cost of Indian exports
  • Cochin Port waives port charges for ships taking bunker supply at outer anchorage
  • Yemeni ports open & operational as normal
  • Extension of validity of Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIAs)
  • A fourth consecutive month of strengthening demand for air cargo
  • Union Civil Aviation Minister reviews the new terminal of Pune airportUnion Civil Aviation Minister reviews the new terminal of Pune airport
  • FedEx announces fdx first-of-its-kind data-driven commerce platform
  • First phase of Certified Pick at Antwerp port: A major step in the digitalisation of container transport
  • NHAI implementing 'One Vehicle, One FASTag' initiative
  • FinMin notifies 50 pc export duty on molasses
  • CONCOR's latest physical volumes

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 17, 2024
  • EU funds for Spain's railfreight sector
  • China launches intermodal rail-sea service
  • Leschako reshuffles management
  • More Trans Montanas for Romania
  • Transforming a French connection
  • Fourth French hub for SGL
  • New CFO at HHLA's helm
  • DDC cares
  • Volvo's e-trucks discover Latin America
  • Axel Hinz to manage Hamburg area
  • MSC investing in India
  • Centralising distribution in Jeffersonville
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Latam Cargo is the cherry on the cake
  • TGP appoints global tender manager
  • London Gateway transitions to HVO
  • A record year for customs management

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 16, 2024
  • Scheduling chaos puts carriers under pressure from shippers
  • Global Critical Logistics appoints JP Hannan as chief financial officer
  • CMA CGM losses said to be at heart of 'divorce' from AF-KLM
  • New kid on the dock: BlackRock joins MSC's gang
  • CULines launches Red Sea service as Houthi target area expands
  • UPS & FedEx - 'keep a stiff lower lip'
  • EFW defends work on A321Fs after 'middle-age' cracks appear
  • War risk, west coast power = Expeditors & CH Robinson among the winners?

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 16, 2024
  • Greek owned bulker is latest ship hit by Houthi missile
    While efforts to degrade the capabilities of the Houthis to attack merchant shipping continue, they have not yet put a stop Houthi missile attacks on ships. Yesterday, (see earlier report) Gibraltar Eagle,
  • Jonathan Daniels named new Maryland Port Administration executive director
    Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld has announced that Jonathan Daniels is to be the new executive director of the Maryland Port Administration, which manages and directs the six state-owned marine terminals
  • BRIX Marine delivers shark diving boat
    Two of the more recent deliveries from BRIX Marine that we've covered here were whale watching boats. The latest delivery from the Port Angeles, Wash., based boatbuilder is a little different: a

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Container News web site
JANUARY 16, 2024
  • Stena Oil launches operations in Danish port
    Stena Oil, a Scandinavian player in the global marine fuels industry, has initiated operations at the new fuel terminal in Frederikshavn, Denmark. Towards the end of last week, Stena Terminals A/S, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stena Oil, and the Port of Frederikshavn signed the takeover agreement, signifying that Stena Oil has taken possession of the terminal. "We have a good collaboration with t
  • Wan Hai unveils 13,100 TEU newbuild vessel
    On 16 January, Wan Hai Lines conducted a ship naming ceremony for the WAN HAI A13, marked by a charitable donation, at the Samsung Heavy Industries Geoje shipyard. WAN HAI A13 was handed over at the Geoje shipyard and commenced its journey to the Shanghai Port, where it will be integrated into Wan Hai Lines's Asia to East Coast of North America service. The WAN HAI A13 stands as the seventh vesse
  • DP World achieves fossil diesel-free status at London Gateway
    DP World has achieved fossil-free status at both of its UK logistics hubs, marking a significant milestone with the elimination of fossil diesel usage at London Gateway. In January, the company successfully transitioned diesel-engine equipment and installations to operate on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as part of London Gateway's ongoing sustainability initiatives. This move aligns with the
  • CMA CGM and Air France-KLM terminate air cargo alliance
    In a significant development, CMA CGM and Air France-KLM have decided to terminate their air cargo alliance. The partnership, established in May 2022 concurrently with CMA CGM becoming a shareholder of Air France-KLM, would aim to capitalize on the growing demand for freight transportation worldwide. The decision to end the alliance stems from a row over flight slots at Amsterdam airport, an issu
  • Drop in Suez Canal revenues could affect Egyptian economy
    Chairman and managing director of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), Admiral Osama Mounier Mohamed Rabie said that dollar revenues from the canal are down 40% from the beginning of the year compared to 2023, while vessel traffic has declined by 30% in the same period. The number of ships that have passed through the Suez Canal dropped to 544 so far this year, from 777 in the equivalent period of 202
  • Houthi attacks aimed at trade disruption, not ship destruction
    If trade disruption is the Houthi's main aim, then they will have been getting good results as the movement fires another missile, downed by the US military, but Qatar announces that its vessels will not transit Suez until it is safe. But this will not necessarily result in higher inflation. Reuters reported yesterday that QatarEnergy had halted its gas tankers from taking the Suez route followin
  • Atlas Air receives new Boeing 777 Freighter to be operated for MSC
    Atlas Air, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, has officially received a Boeing 777-200 Freighter as part of its ongoing collaboration with MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company. In line with their long-term ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance) agreement, Atlas Air is deploying four 777 aircraft globally on behalf of MSC, enhancing MSC's capacity and reach for its clientele. This

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Splash web site
JANUARY 16, 2024
  • Diana Shipping fixes out ultramax to Stone Shipping
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with Stone Shipping for one of its ultramax vessels. Diana Shipping won a charter for the 2016-built, 60,309-dwt , previously known as STH Kure. The gross charter rate is $14,500, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period until ...
  • Toro nets nearly $21m from sale of veteran tanker
    Nasdaq-listed tanker and LPG owner Toro has concluded another lucrative asset play having offloaded a 2005-built aframax/LR2 at a net gain of nearly $21m. The spinoff of Cyprus-based Castor Maritime has sold the Samsung-built , ex-Dubai Hope, to an unnamed buyer for $33.8m. The Petros Panagiotidis-led firm said it expects to record a Q1 2024 ...
  • Greek bulker comes under fire off Yemen
    Attacks continue to mount in the Red Sea, with the latest victim being the Greek-owned bulk carrier . The Maltese-flagged 56,900 dwt ship with 24 crew on board was targeted off Yemen while transiting the southern Red Sea northbound about 122 km northwest of al-Saleef, according to Ambrey. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) ...
  • Scorpio Tankers sells one vessel as it takes back five
    New York-listed Scorpio Tankers has sealed a deal to sell one ship bought out of lease financing in 2022, while it continues to buy back more vessels to further reduce financial costs. The Emanuele Lauro-led product tanker giant is shipping out the 2015-built MR2 STI Tribeca for $39.1m, with delivery in the first quarter. The ...
  • McDermott wins work on Malaysian carbon capture project
    US subsea and deepwater engineering and construction player McDermott has been awarded an offshore contract from Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering (MMHE) for the Kasawari carbon capture and storage project, located offshore Sarawak in East Malaysia. Under the scope of the contract, McDermott will perform transportation and the structural installation of a 138-kilometre pipeline section, ...
  • CMA CGM ends cargo alliance with Air France-KLM
    French carrier CMA CGM and Air France-KLM have agreed to cease their air cargo partnership, citing regulatory restrictions. The partnership announced in May 2022, with CMA CGM becoming a shareholder of Air France-KLM, was part of the Rodolphe Saadé-led company's expansion move beyond its liner base during container shipping's greatest bull run. The long-term strategic ...
  • LNG as shipping's alternative fuel in crosshairs again with European court challenge
    Five NGOs - Fossielvrij, Protect our Winters, Dryade, CLAW, and Opportunity Green - have launched a legal challenge against the European Commission, requesting it to review its green investment rules on aviation and shipping. In Tuesday's press release, Opportunity Green said that the EU Taxonomy should act as the standard for informing ethical and sustainable ...
  • Argeo awarded first project for newly bought vessel
    Norwegian surveyor Argeo has received a conditional letter of award from an undisclosed international energy company. The work on the project, according to the company, will be subject to a final contract agreement. If the final contract agreement is signed, the surveyor will mobilise the for the project upon completion of reactivation and upgrade work ...
  • Keppel FELS seeks High Court appeal in Awilco Drilling rig dispute
    Singapore-based offshore yard Keppel FELS has filed an application to appeal with the High Court against the arbitration ruling in favor of Awilco Drilling in a legal battle over cancelled drilling rigs. Awilco Drilling won the second of two arbitration cases against Keppel FELS, now part of Sembcorp Marine in November last year. The legal ...
  • Greek owners make largest newbuild outlay in a decade
    Greek owners are ploughing more money into newbuilds than at any time since 2013, according to new research from Clarksons Research. Greek shipping companies committed 60% more newbuild investment year-on-year last year, investing around $18bn, the highest Greek investment by dwt since 2013, according to a new shipbuilding report from the British broker. The first ...
  • Australian government to meet with DP World in bid to settle stevedore dispute
    With Australia's maritime union still standing firm in its dispute against the country's second-largest port operator DP World, the sides are being incentivised to sit and solve the situation which is disrupting the nation's busiest ports and costing the economy tens of millions of dollars each week due to delays. The port operator has been ...
  • Three60 Energy wins engineering work on two BW Offshore FPSOs
    Energy services company Three60 Energy has won two engineering and construction contracts with Oslo-listed floater specialist BW Offshore. Under the two contracts, Three60 will provide extensive engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) services for BW Offshore's Catcher and Adolo FPSOs which will include brownfield modifications to the assets located offshore the UK and Ga
  • Eagle Bulk attack highlights how Houthis are widening their targets
    More shipping companies are shunning the Suez Canal as fears grow that the Houthis are widening their targets., a bulk carrier owned by US-based Eagle Bulk Shipping was struck by a missile in the Gulf of Aden yesterday. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), and maritime security consultants Ambrey said the incident occurred ...
  • Glomar buys out Rederij Groen
    Dutch offshore support vessel player Glomar has struck a deal to buy out compatriot owner Rederij Groen and take full control of the company. Rederij Groen took a 50% stake in the Den Helder-headquartered operator of purpose-built OSVs in 2016. Seaspan Holding, established by Glomar CEO and founder Klaas Weij, and Rederij Groen had previously ...
  • Bocimar sells modern newcastlemax
    The Saverys family-controlled bulker arm, Bocimar, is taking advantage of aggressive bidding in the bulker segment in a rare deal selling a modern newcastlemax. Bocimar is shaving off its fifth ship in the cape segment in as many weeks with broking sources linking Singapore-based Winning Shipping to its latest sale, noting that the Chinese player ...
  • Sovcomflot reflags en masse to Gabon
    Gabon, a small Central African nation on the Atlantic coast, was last year's fastest-growing shipping registry. In the opening days of 2024, its growth has been phenomenal thanks to a massive reflagging operation conducted by Russia's top shipping concern, Sovcomflot. Last year, the Gabon flag grew by 130.6%, according to data from Clarksons Research. The ...
  • Dark fleet casualty Pablo to be scrapped in Indonesia
    One of last year's most high-profile tanker casualties has been towed to Indonesia where it will be scrapped. The aframax exploded on May 1 in Malaysian waters, killing three crewmembers. The charred remains of the 1997-built ship was one of the shipping images of 2023, a stark reminder of the risks associated with the dark ...
  • Machismo and the art of shipmanagement
    Andrew Craig-Bennett on the hard man culture afflicting shipping. Reading about the escape from disaster of the Alaska Airlines B737-9 (and let us not ascribe to "luck" what was due to the skills of the crew - that no-one was in the two seats nearest the departed door plug was luck; the rest was skill, ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 16, 2024
  • Red Sea tipping point may be 'only a few more attacks away'
    At this moment, charterers and crews are also having a say in whether a ship runs the Houthi gauntlet or...
  • Shell 'suspends Red Sea transits' as charterers reassess Houthi risk
    'If you want to transit, it is absolutely recommended that you do it at night and you turn your AIS...
  • Fresh US strikes target Houthi missiles
    The US launched fresh strikes targeting Houthi missiles on Tuesday as the militants continue attacking ships in the Red Sea...
  • Scorpio sells MR tanker for 'strong' $39m and continues ship buybacks
    Scorpio has sold a 2015-built MR tanker for $39.1m, a 'strong' price according to Jefferies that indicates the companies' net...
  • 'Inadvisable' to use CII during review period, say top flag states and industry groups
    Two IMO member states and multiple industry groups said it is 'inadvisable' to use CII during the review period through...
  • Seacon balances management services with controlled fleet growth to 29 ships
    Chinese shipmanager currently also has an orderbook of another 13 newbuildings
  • Vietnam's shipbuilder SBIC to initiate bankruptcy proceedings
    The state-owned shipbuilding group, formed through the restructuring of the former conglomerate Vinashin, shoulders a substantial debt burden of $4bn
  • Dutch biofuel bunker demand unfazed by lower subsidies
    Biofuel bunkering demand at Dutch ports to remain supported owing to environmental regulations despite lower subsidies in 2024, as shipping...
  • Boxship charter rates and periods continue to rise as Red Sea events drive up demand
    Boxship charter rates have risen by up to 15% in the past two weeks as demand for vessels has increased...
  • Hapag-Lloyd's fleet upgrade gathers pace
    'Alternative fuels won't be available in the amount required, in view of that we have to focus on emissions reductions,'...
  • Cosco and China Merchants see muted box throughput growth despite overseas terminal gains
    However, their terminals in the emerging markets, particularly the Middle East and South America, were among the strongest growth engines
  • Greece-owned bulk carrier struck by missile as two Houthi attacks reported
    Two incidents have been reported by UK Maritime Trade Operations on Tuesday. These are the 30th and 31st seen since...
  • US Navy Seals missing at sea during Houthi-bound weapons seizure
    The US says it has seized weapons bound for the Houthis, but two Navy Seals went missing in the attempt
  • CMA CGM airfreight plans hit turbulence
    Airfreight was seen as a natural extension during the pandemic boom years. Now CMA CGM will have to go back...
  • Hanwha Ocean shipyard work suspended after fatal accident
    Investigations are ongoing and the suspension will be lifted on the orders of South Korea's Ministry of Labour and Employment...
  • Daily Briefing
    Eagle Bulk vessel struck by Houthi missile | Diversion surcharges come under spotlight | BlackRock acquires Global Infrastructure Partners

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 16, 2024
  • Harren Group expanding project-capable fleet despite mixed market outlook
    Heavy-lift and semi-submersible owner/operator Harren Group is expanding its fleet with a mix of long-term charters and up to six newbuildings.
  • US Commerce Department rejects Pitts appeal in marine chassis case
    The decision involving China-related tariffs is major blow to Pitts Enterprises and could force its Dorsey Intermodal chassis subsidiary out of business.
  • US truck shippers seen prizing stability, capacity in 2024 bids
    Growing shipper preference for longer-term contracts shows they believe the truckload market has hit bottom and are concerned about late-2024 capacity, analysts say.
  • Emboldened Houthis could force ongoing Red Sea ship diversions: analysts
    Air strikes against Houthi rebel operations are unlikely to deter the Iran-backed militant group from future attacks in the Red Sea, geopolitical analysts warn, suggesting container lines will be routing cargo around southern Africa for the foreseeable future.
  • India-US ocean rates seen inching to COVID peaks on Red Sea woes
    Forwarders are voicing concerns that carrier rate quotes are now mostly valid only for a week compared with the normal 30-day validity extended to regular booking customers.
  • Ocean overcapacity shows its worth in managing Red Sea disruptions: analyst
    The Red Sea crisis has allowed ocean carriers to find a use, at least temporarily, for the overcapacity that was supposed to cause them problems, writes analyst Lars Jensen.
  • Intra-Asia shippers face capacity crunch, equipment shortages as rates surge
    The impact will be especially felt on key services such as China-Vietnam and China-Thailand where deep-sea services are accounting for an increasing share of the intra-Asia volumes on those trade lanes.
  • Lack of US market access kills CMA CGM-Air France-KLM air cargo deal
    The two French giants are in discussions to set up a new partnership, with each party operating its own independent air cargo network.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 16, 2024
  • Procopiou and Economou lead Greek newbuilding orders to 10-year high
    Clarksons figures show Hellenic players with the lion's share in vessel contracting in 2023
  • Insurers hike war risk rates following Red Sea attacks on US and Greek-owned ships
    Rates may top 1% after latest Houthi missile attacks
  • US seizes Houthi-bound anti-ship weapon components in dramatic night raid
    Parts were intended to reach the Houthis to help them disrupt shipping, the US claims
  • Offshore charter rates and secondhand deal values to rise in 2024, says Fearnleys
    Norwegian broker says lack of fleet renewal in the coming years will be a significant driver in offshore
  • Insurers hike war risk rates in response to Red Sea attacks
    Rates may top 1% after latest Houthi missile attacks
  • Toro Corp down to last tanker as it more than doubles its money on aframax/LR2
    Cypriot shipowner continues to add to profit with lucrative sales
  • Eagle Bulk circulates two supramaxes for sale ahead of special surveys
    Reports of sales said to be premature but disposals are in keeping with owner's practices
  • Subcontinent green with envy over FPSO recycling
    As Petrobras floater is scrapped in Brazil, cash buyers warn of bleak times ahead for sector
  • Toro Corp down to last tanker as it more than doubles its money on aframax/L2
    Cypriot shipowner continues to add to profit with lucrative sales
  • Eagle Bulk circulates two older supramaxes ahead of special surveys
    Reports of sales said to be premature but disposals are in keeping with owner's practices
  • Kjell Inge Rokke pounces on early VLCC berths at Hanwha Ocean
    Craze for large tankers grips Norwegian shipowners as John Fredriksen firms up orders
  • Jorg Rudolph joins Cruise Saudi to launch start-up
    Aroya Cruises brings in one of the big guns of the European sector
  • Explosion kills Hanwha Ocean worker and brings work to halt
    Subcontractor thrown over 10 metres by rudder shop explosion
  • Saverys family tackles questions facing Euronav after takeover battle ends with 'outcome we wanted'
    Board makeup and appeal to investors are some core issues on the minds of largest shareholders after CMB.TECH deal
  • Lightship strikes again: Broker snaps up US shop just days after revealing Braemar stake
    Broker plans to boost its broker headcount to at least 250 worldwide over the next five years
  • Shipping investment giant BlackRock snaps up ports player
    Major deal will strengthen US fund's hand in maritime infrastructure
  • Scorpio Tankers buying back five more ships as it flips modern MR
    Repurchase drive continues as US-listed owner looks to cut debt further
  • Solstad Offshore fires back at Christian Sveaas' Kistefos as Kjell Inge Rokke-backed refinancing completed
    Offshore vessel owner insists Kistefos only reached out twice, and never on refinancing
  • Mining giant Rio Tinto pins hopes on China stimulus to hit iron ore targets
    Rising commodity prices and firmer economic data aided miner's volumes in the fourth quarter
  • Greek bulker targeted in the Red Sea in latest attack on shipping
    Incident comes a day after an Eagle Bulk ship was hit in the Gulf of Aden
  • Fresh Red Sea ship attack reported by UKMTO
    Incident comes a day after an Eagle Bulk ship was targeted in the Gulf of Aden
  • US seizes Houthi-bound anti-ship weapons in dramatic night-time raid
    The weapons parts were intended to reach the Houthis to help them disrupt shipping, claims the US
  • CDB Financial Leasing buys former Carnival Corp ship on behalf of Chinese cruise operator
    Ex Aidavita's future lies in the fleet of Blue Dream International Cruise
  • Laden Qatari LNG carrier trio re-route via Cape to bypass Middle East danger zone
    QatarEnergy-chartered vessels resume trading after pausing to assess routing risks
  • Saverys family tackles key questions facing Euronav after titanic takeover battle ended with 'outcome we wanted'
    Board makeup and the appeal to investors are some core issues on the minds of largest shareholders after CMB.TECH deal
  • Tankers getting 'a pass' from Houthi attackers, claims shipowner group
    Giuseppe Bono Centre says Iran is wary of escalating conflict
  • VLCC prospects in the hands of US and Opec as largest crude tankers play catch up
    BRS Shipbrokers says Asia will import more US crude this year
  • Baltic's fresh take on fuel consumption boosts VLCC spot indices
    More efficient ships are changing the way the London exchange comes up with earnings figures
  • UK court says Venezuela is immune from injunctions in cruise ship collision case
    Court of Appeal upholds State Immunity Act in legal battle with UK P&I Club
  • Greek shipowner improves tanker fleet emissions using energy-saving devices
    Okeanis reveals cut in fuel use as efficiency improves
  • VLCC prospects in the hands of US and Opec
    BRS Shipbrokers says Asia will import more US crude this year
  • Scorpio supremo Emanuele Lauro to join Cadeler board after Eneti merger
    Lauro will become vice chairman at offshore wind vessel giant as James Nish also joins
  • Northern Sea Route crossings dominated by crude oil cargoes last year
    Nearly 77% of Yamal LNG exports headed to European terminals in 2023, Centre for High North Logistics says
  • VLCC tanker prospects in the hands of US and OPEC
    BRS Shipbrokers say Opec+ decisions and US production could help the largest tankers this year
  • UK court says Venezuela immune from injunctions in cruise ship collision case
    Court of Appeal upholds State Immunity Act in legal battle with UK P&I Club
  • Offshore charter rates and second-hand deal values to rise in 2024, says Fearnleys
    Norwegian broker says lack of fleet renewal in the coming years will be a significant driver in offshore
  • LNG fuelling in crosshairs over 'green label' as EU faces legal pressure to set 'gold standard'
    EU faces legal pressure to set new threshold for sustainable investments
  • KCC pulls ships from 'escalating situation' in Red Sea as it logs higher rates
    Rerouting expected to have limited effect on buoyant earnings for Norwegian owner
  • Oil major Equinor floats charter tender for methanol dual-fuel MR tankers
    Norwegian company seeks up to four high-specification tankers
  • Norway seeks to crack future fuel 'chicken and egg' conundrum with fresh funding
    Norway has only one hydrogen-fuelled vessel on the water despite government funding of $200m over two years
  • Procopiou and Economou lead Greek newbuilding orders to 10-year high
    Clarksons figures show Hellenic players with the lion's share in contracting vessels in 2023
  • Breaking fresh ground: Landmark newbuilding deliveries to look out for in 2024
    A peek at what's to come from the world's shipyards in 2024
  • Gail emerges with LNG time charter tender to cover trading needs
    Period business ticks up after year opens on spot rate slide
  • CDB Financial Leasing buys former Carnival Corp ship on behalf Chinese cruise operator
    Ex Aidavita's future lies in the fleet of Chinese operator Blue Dream International Cruise
  • Jorg Rudolph joins Cruise Saudi to launch Aroya Cruises
    Middle Eastern cruise start-up brings in one of the big guns of the European cruise sector
  • Maersk Oil Trading Singapore's top biofuel bunker supplier in 2023
    Volumes sold in the 12-month period triple those of a year ago, according to Maritime and Port Authority
  • Netbulk to turn shipowner via acquisitions and newbuildings
    Dry player says partnerships are key to its growth ambitions as it celebrates moving into its new Singapore office

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 16, 2024
  • Red Sea conflict worsens, forcing more ship detours around Africa
    Container-ship diversions from the Red Sea will likely last for months. Are large-scale tanker diversions imminent?
  • CMA CGM, Air France-KLM scrap cargo alliance over US market access
    Air France-KLM and ocean shipping power CMA CGM, citing regulatory challenges in various nations, have agreed to discontinue their air cargo capacity-sharing agreement one year into a 10-year partnership, the [...]
  • APM Terminals to invest $500M in container facility on the Mississippi
    APM Terminals announced a deal with Plaquemines Port to build a $500 million container terminal near the Port of New Orleans on the Mississippi River.
  • Cargojet reverses course on 777 freighter ambitions
    Cargojet says there isn't enough airfreight business to justify its planned investment in 777 converted freighters. It wants to get out of its commitments, most likely by selling the aircraft to another company.

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A novembre il traffico delle merci nei porti marittimi cinesi è aumentato del +3,2%
Pechino
Le merci con l'estero hanno registrato un rialzo del +6,1%. I container sono cresciuti del +4,9%
Accordo TIL (gruppo MSC) - JNPA per la realizzazione del porto di Vadhvan
Uran
Il nuovo scalo è situato sulla costa occidentale dell'India
Shanghai è il primo porto mondiale a movimentare oltre 50 milioni di container in un anno
Shanghai
SIPG evidenzia il forte incremento di produttività realizzato introducendo una spinta automazione nell'area di Yangshan
Oggi entrano in vigore otto emendamenti alla Convenzione internazionale del Lavoro Marittimo
Ginevra
Yang Ming acquisirà sino a 13 nuove portacontainer da 8.000-15.000 teu
Keelung
Sostituiranno navi da 5.500-6.500 teu dell'età di oltre vent'anni
Carnival registra performance record per il trimestre settembre-novembre
Miami
Nel periodo i ricavi sono aumentati del +10,0%
Uniport apprezza che la riforma portuale avvenga attraverso una legge delega e confida (!) nella volontà del governo di aprire un confronto con gli operatori
Roma
Søren Toft (MSC) è il nuovo presidente del World Shipping Council
Washington
Vice presidente è Randy Chen della Wan Hai Lines
Presentato lo “SHIPS for America Act”, disegno di legge bipartisan per rafforzare l'industria statunitense dello shipping
Washington
Tra le proposte, trasportare sino al 10% delle importazioni dalla Cina su navi di bandiera statunitense, con equipaggio americano e costruite negli USA
Istituita a Gioia Tauro l'impresa portuale per la fornitura di lavoro temporaneo
Gioia Tauro
Ai 50 lavoratori attualmente iscritti nelle liste dell'Agenzia portuale se ne aggiungeranno altri 70
Navantia firma l'accordo per acquisire tutti e quattro i cantieri navali della Harland & Wolff
Londra/Madrid
Impegno alla salvaguardia dei mille posti di lavoro, garantendo la tutela dei diritti e delle condizioni di lavoro
Nel terzo trimestre il traffico delle merci nei porti francesi è diminuito del -7,3%
Parigi
Robusta crescita dei container (+14,0%). Calo delle altre tipologie di carichi
Thomas Kazakos sarà il prossimo segretario generale dell'International Chamber of Shipping
Londra
Subentrerà a giugno a Guy Platten
A tre anni dalla cerimonia inaugurale vengono avviati i lavori di costruzione del nuovo porto senegalese di Ndayane
Dubai
Investimento di 1,2 miliardi di dollari
Fatal accident in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A 52-year-old Culmv worker dies and a colleague is injured. A 24-hour strike has been called
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Greek ports increased by +1.4%
Container Traffic Growth at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in November
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Increases of +15.9% and +20.9% respectively were recorded
Lineas and Hupac collaborate on intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
Brussels
The Belgian company will provide rail traction, while the Swiss one will take care of intermodal services
Report highlights progress made in reducing emissions in Tuscan ports
Leghorn
Emissions produced by maritime traffic account for 88.1% of the total
Assologistica, the application of the Reverse Charge for VAT purposes in the logistics sector is good
Milan
The association expressed appreciation for the government's intention to seek EU authorization
An EU Commission study analyses the environmental challenges faced by European ports
Brussels
Particular attention to supporting initiatives for the sustainability of small and medium-sized ports
Busan Port Set to End 2024 with Record Container Traffic of 24.3 Million TEU (+5.0%)
HMM to return to transatlantic routes
Seoul
New Northern Europe-West Coast USA service. Also inaugurated is an India-Northern Europe line
CMA CGM to use the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife as a transhipment hub
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Agreement with Terminal de Contenedores de Tenerife
Port of La Spezia, cruise ships will be able to operate at Molo Garibaldi despite the works
The Spice
EUNAVFOR Atalanta naval mission mandate extended until 28 February 2027
Brussels
Synergies with the Aspides maritime operation will be strengthened
A consortium led by CMA CGM will operate the container terminal at the river port of Lyon
CLECAT calls for new transport emissions regulation not to include entire life cycle of vehicles
Brussels
The IRU is instead in favour of the "well-to-wheel" approach
UNCTAD: Mediterranean ports' connection to global containerized shipping network declines
Geneva
General decrease in connections in Italian ports with the exception of La Spezia and Trieste
CMA CGM and AD Ports inaugurate container terminal at Khalifa Port
Abu Dhabi
The first phase has a traffic capacity of 1.8 million TEUs
Castor Maritime Acquires Control of MPC Capital
Limassol/Hamburg
Investment worth 182.8 million euros
The first cabin of the cold ironing system is ready at Molo Garibaldi in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
La statunitense FTV Capital presenta un'offerta per acquisire la Windward
Londra
L'azienda londinese sviluppa soluzioni tecnologiche per lo shipping
L'americana Halliburton compra la norvegese Optime Subsea
Notodden
L'azienda europea sviluppa tecnologie per le operazioni subacquee
Grimaldi ha preso in consegna la ro-ro multipurpose Great Cotonou
Napoli
Il prossimo mese sarà immessa in un nuovo servizio del gruppo tra Cina e Nigeria
Federagenti ha nominato 24 “ambasciatori”
Roma
Sono protagonisti da oltre 60 anni nella professione di agente marittimo
Porti della Spezia e Marina di Carrara, stanziati oltre cinque milioni per la transizione green
La Spezia
Fondi per l'acquisto di mezzi elettrici o a idrogeno
A novembre il traffico delle merci nei porti di Genova e Savona-Vado è cresciuto del +4,3%
Genova
Nei primi undici mesi del 2024 registrato un aumento del +1,1%
Nei primi 11 mesi del 2024 il traffico nel porto di Trieste è cresciuto del +6,4% grazie agli oli minerali
Trieste
Nello scalo portuale di Monfalcone registrata una flessione del -8,2%
Sequestrati nel porto di Genova oltre due quintali e mezzo di cocaina
Genova
La droga era all'interno di un contenitore frigo proveniente dall'Ecuador
Manca (Regione Sardegna): disattese le promesse di stanziamento di risorse per l'agenzia Kalport
Cagliari
Chiesto un incontro urgente alla ministra del Lavoro
Rincari degli importi degli diritti portuali nei porti di Bari e Brindisi
Bari
Leone: ci siamo impegnati per adottare misure che non impattassero su traffico e utenza
Sequestrato un ingente quantitativo di cocaina nel porto di Olbia
Sassari
Scoperti 39 chili di stupefacenti occultati in un minivan
Da gennaio Hupac intensificherà i collegamenti intermodali fra Belgio e Italia
Chiasso
Aumenterà anche la frequenza del treno shuttle fra Busto Arsizio e Padova
Porto di Ancona, rilascio della concessione provvisoria allo stabilimento della Fincantieri
Ancona
La nuova concessione avrà una durata di 40 anni
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
A novembre il traffico delle merci nel porto di Barcellona è calato del -3,7%
Barcellona
In crescita la movimentazione di container (+6,3%), ma non il peso dei carichi containerizzati (-6,9%)
Saipem si è aggiudicata un nuovo contratto offshore da Shell in Nigeria
Milano
Per l'azienda italiana ha un valore di circa 900 milioni di dollari
Rixi illustra per sommi capi la riforma portuale
Roma
Creazione di una società a controllo pubblico per gestire gli investimenti e rappresentare il sistema portuale italiano
Accordo tra RFI e RSE per lo studio di un sistema di trasporto merci a levitazione magnetica
Milano
Sicurezza marittima, firmato al MIT un accordo per semplificare le procedure di verifica
Roma
Attività ispettive e di certificazione potranno essere svolte da organismi appositamente accreditati
Nei primi undici mesi del 2024 il traffico delle merci nei porti russi è diminuito del -2,0%
San Pietroburgo
In calo sia le merci secche (-2,1%) che le rinfuse liquide (-2,0%)
Log In acquires 19,600 square meters of space at Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci
Kansas City
It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company
Prysmian wins two EPCI contracts from French RTE, potentially worth €700 million
Milan
The laying of approximately 640 kilometers of land and underwater cables is planned
Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven
Wilhelmshaven
It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech
Intesa Fincantieri - Sparkle for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables
Trieste
The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the security of the infrastructure
Barcelona terminal operator BEST has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes
Barcelona/The Hague
APM Terminals announces completion of work to increase capacity at MedPort Tangier terminal
Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment company Solix
Helsinki
In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros
Cisl, speed up the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Spice
Necessary to implement works and investments
Works awarded for the expansion of the container terminal in the port of Koper
Coper
The works will be completed by the end of 2027
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2% last month
Hong Kong
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -5.0%
Two Russian oil tankers crash near Kerch Strait
Fly
One of the 27 sailors of the two crews died
Monthly Container Traffic Declines at Port of Singapore
Singapore
Over 3.3 million TEUs were handled in November (-0.4%)
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
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Conference for the 30th anniversary of WISTA Italy
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow at Palazzo San Giorgio in Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development
(Tehran Times)
North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia
(NK News)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia dedicates a locomotive to the memory of Cecilia Eckelmann Battistello
Melzo
The special livery commemorates his life and career
EBRD loan for the enhancement of multipurpose terminals at the ports of Casablanca and Jorf Lasfar
London
Funds up to 65 million euros
Zero Emission Port Alliance Report on Future Port Electricity Demand
The Hague
The importance of strengthening port electrical infrastructures was highlighted
Paolo Potestà confirmed as president of ANGOPI
Rome
Vice Presidents are Giovanni D'Angelo, Marco Gorin, Ettore Rosalba, Mario Ciampaglia and Alessandro Serra
Criminal proceedings filed against the heads of the AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Joy Taurus
The absolute groundlessness of the crime report was recognized
In the July-September quarter, revenues of TUI's cruise division grew by +8.9%
Hanover
In the entire financial year 2024, the increase in turnover was +28.1%
MSC orders ten new 24,000 TEU containerships from Hengli Heavy Industry
Dalian
Contract worth over 2.3 billion dollars
RINA to conduct pre-FEED study for carbon capture and storage project in Malaysia
Genoa
Assigned by PETRONAS CCS Solutions
European Network of Maritime Clusters Board of Directors Renewed
Rome
Maire confirmed as president. Vice-presidents are Nathalie Mercier-Perrin, Javier Garat Pérez and Biagio Mazzotta
New step for the establishment of the port company ex art. 17 in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
Local Advisory Committee Meeting
PSA Italy chiuderà il 2024 con una crescita del +3% del traffico dei container nei porti di Genova e Venezia
Genova
A novembre è proseguito il trend congiunturale negativo dei ricavi di Evergreen, Yang Ming e WHL
Taipei
InRail has expanded its operating area to include French territory
Genoa
The company has become fully operational on the Mediterranean Corridor
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
Moderate growth in the value of global trade in goods continues
Moderate growth in the value of global trade in goods continues
Geneva
The increase for the whole of 2024 should be around +2.7%
47% of German maritime imports of green hydrogen will be able to pass through the port of Hamburg
Hamburg
The airport will be able to cover 10-18% of total national demand by 2045
Methanol delivery from land to a ship was performed for the first time in China
Beijing
79.5 tons of fuel loaded in 2.5 hours
MSC Air Cargo Pilots Sign Contract
Rome
Uiltrasporti gives particular weight to the fixed part of wages
Importance of cold ironing highlighted for emission reduction in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The effect deriving from the new SECA zone is also significant
In November, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +21.5%
Ravenna
Cruise passengers down by -46.8%
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