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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
  • Delhivery & Teamglobal Logistics enter into strategic partnership for ocean freight
  • Cargo Shop 2024 - Shippers & LSP Forum to focus on hazchem, project & containerised cargo in Vadodara next month
  • Decline in August goods exports amidst global economic uncertainties coupled with drop in commodity prices and logistical challenges: FIEO President
  • US government plans to hinder Chinese e-commerce exports seen not feasible
  • Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways announces appointment of Olympic medals winner Manu Bhaker as Brand Ambassador
  • Shiftco Shipping & Logistics celebrates 10th anniversary
  • CMA CGM PSS from Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea, Egypt to US East Coast & US Gulf
  • India top source of vehicle imports for South Africa
  • Onions reportedly stuck at ports awaiting system update
  • Spot rates on most Intra-Asia container trade lanes weaken again, as per new container index
  • Asyad Express drives regional e-commerce growth with strategic global alliances
  • IUMI reports sustained improvement for cargo insurance market
  • Govt removes minimum export price cap on onion, basmati rice
  • You Ask We Answer

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
  • Sesé launches duo-trailer test in Germany
  • KN's Canadian cold chain
  • Finnair Cargo picks sales director Asia
  • Rhenus invests in Central Asia
  • Hawk and Hercules help, drones disrupt
  • Ship recycling hits 16-year low amid high demand
  • Geodis gains pharma certificate
  • Cathay Cargo refreshes its Courier solution
  • Bonnet to lead sales strategy in France
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Setup for commercial-vehicle business
  • Port of Strasbourg unveils strategy for 2024-2028
  • Pumping up warehouse capacity

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
  • White House rejects plea to use legal powers to prevent USEC port strike
  • Shippers warned de minimis rule changes could 'cost them millions'
  • How to think about MSC, BlackRock backing and the smartest AI folks
  • Singapore to gain six Asia-North Europe calls in alliance reshuffle
  • CH Robinson - neglected takeover target
  • BNSF maintenance cuts prompt further US rail safety warning
  • A structural shift in road freight - who are the winners, and losers?
  • AI - the next, and necessary, stage in the SaaS/cloud-computing revolution
  • Tuticorin box terminal opens - 'a new gateway for east-west trade routes'

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
  • U.S. files $100M claim against Dali owner and operator
    The U.S. Department of Justice Department today filed a claim against Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Pvte., the owner and operator, respectively, of the Dali, the containership that struck Baltimore's
  • Tidal Transit's newest CTV goes to work at Hornsea 2
    U.K.-based crew transfer vessel specialist Tidal Transit has secured the first charter for its newest vessel, Arabella Jane. The Incat Crowther designed Windflex 27 CTV is now at work supporting operations at
  • Svitzer orders world's first battery-methanol tug
    Copenhagen-headquartered global towage operator Svitzer has contracted Turkey's Uzmar shipyard to build a first of its kind battery-methanol tug for delivery in the second half of 2025. The tug will be based

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to US
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) and General Rate Adjustment (GRA) from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to the US East Coast and Gulf Coast. The new rates will be implemented for cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry, reefer and special containers, including high cube equipment, and will be effective from 17 October until further notice. Amounts
  • Lloyd's Register approves Seaspan's ammonia-powered feeder vessel design
    Lloyd's Register (LR) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Seaspan Corporation for its innovative dual-fuel ammonia-powered next-generation feeder ship design. Developed by TECHNOLOG, this 3,100 TEU vessel, which is 198 meters long, will utilize ammonia as a fuel for its two-stroke main propulsion engine. "The AiP awarded for the ammonia-powered feeder ship design demonstrates the company's
  • CMA CGM applies overweight surcharge from Med to East Africa and Comoro Islands
    CMA CGM has announced the introduction of an Overweight Surcharge (OWS) for certain shipments, effective from 18 September 2024, until further notice. The surcharge will apply to cargo originating from Türkiye Med and Egypt Med, destined for East Africa and the Comoro Islands. Specifically, the surcharge will affect 20-foot dry containers with a gross weight exceeding 22 tons. For these shipments
  • Strong dry bulk market fuels 42% drop in ship recycling
    So far this year, only 45 ships have been recycled, adding up to 2.5 million deadweight tonnes (DWT) or 0.2% of the fleet. Recycling declined in all segments, with Capesize and Supramax experiencing the steepest fall, at almost half of last year's figures. Over the past three years, demand shocks contributed to stronger than anticipated demand. Sanctions on Russian coal and rerouting away from th
  • Retirement Planning: When Should You Start Saving?
    Retirement is one of the biggest milestones in life, and preparing for it financially is essential. In Canada, where retirement income often comes from a mix of personal savings, government programs, and possibly pensions, knowing when to start saving can make all the difference. While the ideal time to begin is "as soon as possible," there are key factors to consider that can help shape your str
  • Maersk supports methanol bunkering standards in Japan
    A.P. Moller - Maersk has taken a significant step towards supporting the development of methanol bunkering in Japan by co-hosting the country's first "methanol bunkering simulation" at the Port of Yokohama. Maersk Alette, Maersk's fifth dual-fuel methanol vessel, christened in Los Angeles at the end of August, participated in the methanol bunkering simulation conducted by Kokuka Sangyo's methanol
  • Comparative Analysis of Chinese Ports: Shanghai maintains market dominance
    Container News recently conducted an in-depth comparative analysis of five major Chinese container ports: Shanghai, Qingdao, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Ningbo. The objective of the analysis was to assess the relative competitiveness of these ports using key indicators - Data from open sources, such as UNCTAD and various national statistics, were used to construct these indicators, revealing importa
  • The Most Common Causes of Container Damage and How to Prevent Them
    Container damage can be a very frustrating issue, no matter if you're managing inventory in your area, or shipping goods halfway across the world. There could be leaks and dents, and these can also cause financial losses and delay operations. When you understand the most common causes of container damage and how to prevent them, you gain an edge over your competitors by having an efficient busine
  • Benefits of Using A Temp Mobile Number for Verification
    As digital interactions become more integrated into daily activities-from online shopping and social media engagement to managing financial transactions-the need for robust security measures has never been more critical. In response to rising concerns about privacy and data security, temporary mobile numbers have emerged as a powerful tool for safeguarding personal information. These numbers serv
  • Boosting customer satisfaction with advanced order tracking systems
    Customer satisfaction is essential in the online world, helping businesses to thrive and retain customers for the future. Advanced order tracking systems can provide a level of transparency for customers when they are receiving deliveries, leading to a more engaged experience and improving customer satisfaction levels. Keep on reading to find out more about what advanced order tracking systems ar
  • CIG urges governments to report container inspections
    The Cargo Integrity Group (CIG) is urging national administrations to conduct and report the results of their container inspection programs and is calling the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to continue compiling and making these findings publicly accessible. This initiative aims to support efforts to enhance safety in the transport of goods by sea. More than 20 years ago, IMO member go
  • Konecranes secures hybrid RTG order for CMA CGM-operated terminal in Taiwan
    In the third quarter of 2024, CMA CGM Kaohsiung Terminal ordered five hybrid Rubber-Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes from Konecranes to enhance its container handling operations at Taiwan's major port. The cranes, set for delivery in mid-2025, will feature the most advanced set of container-handling Smart Features ever implemented in the country. Konecranes' hybrid RTGs operate primarily on battery powe
  • Port of Liverpool receives UK's largest feed maize shipment
    The Port of Liverpool, part of the Peel Ports Group, recently received the UK's largest-ever shipment of feed maize, further cementing its vital role in supporting the United Kingdom's agricultural industry. The bulk carrier, Lowlands Future, arrived from the United States East Coast with 55,000 tonnes of maize, a record-breaking delivery aimed at providing essential animal feed to local farming
  • India's PM inaugurates new box terminal in Tuticorin
    Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi announced the inauguration of the Tuticorin International Container Terminal, highlighting its importance as a major milestone for the country. India's PM referred to the terminal as the "new star of India's marine infrastructure", underlying its role in enhancing the capacity of the V.O.C. Port. Shri Narendra Modi emphasized that the terminal is expecte
  • Port of Rotterdam handles 500,000th container via Secure Chain
    Port of Rotterdam Authority announced that the 500,000th import container was securely and reliably handled via the Secure Chain in the Dutch port. Shipping lines no longer issue PIN codes, which are susceptible to fraud, for these containers. The new operational approach has become standard practice in Rotterdam for all import containers from Latin America (since 1 April) and North America (sinc
  • Port strike looms, White House working to close de minimis to China
    With two weeks left before the deadline and the sides not talking to each other, the prospect of an ILA strike at East Coast and Gulf ports on 1 October continues to grow. The union and the USMX port operators remain at odds over wage increases and port automation, and East Coast ports are already taking steps to wind down operations. There is speculation that a strike could target Maersk termina
  • ONE announces new East Coast South America Express 3 service
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) is launching a new service, East Coast South America Express 3 (SX3), enhancing the network and connectivity for the Asia - East Coast South America (ECSA) market. The new service is expected to commence on 14 October and will have the following port rotation: Pusan (South Korea) > Shanghai (China) > Ningbo (China) > Shekou (China) > Singapore > Santos (Brazil) > Paran
  • European ocean carriers navigating through uncertain waters
    Major European shipping companies, like Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and CMA CGM, are facing significant challenges in 2024, driven by declining freight rates, geopolitical instability, and rising operational costs. Financial Performance CMA CGM reported a significant drop in net income by over 50%, totaling US$661 million, despite a 6.8% increase in revenue to US$13.1 billion. The company experienced a d
  • WEC Lines introduces weekly service between Hamburg and Portugal
    Starting 23 September, WEC Lines will expand its NWC-Portugal service to include the port of Hamburg, establishing a fast weekly shipping route between the German port and the Portuguese ports of Leixões and Setúbal. Departing Hamburg every Sunday, the service will reach Leixões by Saturday and Setúbal by Monday, providing an eco-friendly alternative to traditional truck transport from Germany to
  • US East Coast strike would hit European and South American cargo
    Alphaliner's report states that any strike by US East Coast port workers would complicate US imports from Europe and South America. While Asian exports to the US East Coast could divert to the US West Coast, the US East Coast is the main gateway for European and South American imports. European and South American imports account for 45% of US East Coast volumes. Alphaliner stated: "The problem wi
  • OrbitMI announces new Head of Software Solutions for APAC region
    OrbitMI, a provider of maritime intelligence and analytics solutions, announced the appointment of Michelle Chowey as the new Head of Software Solutions for the APAC region. Chowey has extensive expertise in maritime technology, having held leadership positions in customer success, sales, and business development within the navigational and crewing software industries. "Joining OrbitMI is a fanta
  • CMA CGM introduces peak season surcharge in Caribbean
    French container line CMA CGM will implement a new peak season surcharge (PSS) in the Caribbean region. Effective from 13 October until 4 January, the new surcharge will apply to shipments to and from Trinidad, Grenada, Barbados, St Vincent, St Lucia, Dominica, Antigua and St Kitts The PSS will be US$50 per TEU. If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Containe
  • Kale Logistics Solutions appoints new Chief Technology Officer
    Kale Logistics Solutions has announced the appointment of Tribhuwan Negi as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With nearly 25 years of experience in building large-scale Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms and leading global Research & Development (R&D) teams, Negi brings extensive expertise to Kale at a time of significant growth and innovation. "Logistics and supply chain technology is

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
  • Saipem lands $2bn contract with Saudi Aramco
    Italy's Saipem has won a new offshore contract worth around $2bn from Saudi Aramco, for the development of the Marjan field in Saudi Arabia. The work scope covers the engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) of wellhead platforms' topsides, wellhead platforms' jackets, tie-in platform jacket and topside, rigid flowlines, submarine composite cables and fiber optic ...
  • d'Amico scores another lucrative tanker charter
    Milan-listed product tanker owner and operator d'Amico International Shipping (DIS) has clinched a new charter deal for one of its MR2 vessels. The Carlos di Mottola-led company has fixed the unnamed tanker to "a reputable counterparty" for two years, starting at the end of September. The rate was not disclosed, but DIS said it was ...
  • Björn Stignor taking over from Lars Höglund as CEO of Furetank
    Swedish shipowner Furetank has named Björn Stignor as the company's new chief executive officer. Stignor will take the helm at the Höglund family-owned shipping company on October 1, succeeding long-serving supremo Lars Höglund who will continue as chairman of the board. After almost three decades of leadership, Höglund will continue his engagements in the company ...
  • Wah Kwong enters Tankers International VLCC pool
    Wah Kwong Maritime Transport has joined Tankers International, the world's largest shipping pool for VLCCs. The UK-based VLCC pool operator said Hong Kong's diversified shipowner has committed its 2013-built Hong Kong Spirit to its scrubber pool. The 318,700 dwt vessel joined the VLCC pool, which has an average fleet age of 11.2 years, in September. ...
  • Multiple records broken along the Northern Sea Route
    Records are being smashed along the Northern Sea Route this year once again. At 4,890 teu, the Flying Fish 1 has become the largest containership to enter Arctic waters, making its way from Europe to China. The ice-class ship is one of many Chinese ships to have gained a licence to cross this frozen patch ...
  • Eneos buys into Odfjell Oceanwind floating wind venture
    Japan's Eneos Renewable Energy (ERE) has acquired a 20% shareholding in the GoliatVIND project from Norwegian floating offshore wind specialist Odfjell Oceanwind. GoliatVIND is a 75 MW demonstration project for floating offshore wind with grid connection via the Goliat FPSO to the Hammerfest region and with onshore grid reservation in place with Statnett and Lucerna. ...
  • Newly launched Beam bolsters fleet
    Bristol-based Beam has added two autonomous surface vessels and a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to its specialist offshore wind fleet. The 18m ASV additions have cost over £15m and are aimed to help Beam in its mission to make offshore wind energy an attractive alternative to fossil fuels, the company said. The fleet expansion is ...
  • Golar seals FLNG conversion deal
    Nasdaq-listed floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) specialist Golar LNG has signed a contract with CIMC Raffles shipyard in China on a vessel conversion project expected for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2027. The engineering, procurement and construction deal worth $1.6bn covers the revamping of Golar-owned LNG carrier Fuji LNG with a storage capacity of ...
  • NYK leads Japan's return to ship recycling
    Japanese shipping line Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has moved to bring back ship recycling to the island country in East Asia. The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with compatriot Oono Development to commercialise a business that would enable ships and large offshore structures to be dismantled in Japan and recycled as steel scrap ...
  • Dali lawsuits pile up in the US
    Legal cases surrounding this year's most high profile shipping accident are expected to run for many years costing hundreds of millions of dollars. Lawyers for three of the families who lost loved ones when Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed six months ago are suing the owners of the Dali containership for personal injuries, adding ...
  • Sounion salvors prep next stage in race to avert Red Sea environmental disaster
    Satellite images confirm the burning Sounion's new location, 81 km offshore Eritrea in the Red Sea following a delicate towing operation over the weekend. The Delta Tankers vessel remains on fire, according to images sent to gCaptain, an American maritime news title, taken from a nearby vessel yesterday afternoon. Sources suggest Saudi Arabia will now ...
  • Atlantica reenters container shipping
    Oslo-based Atlantica Shipping has reentered the container shipping sector. Alphaliner is reporting the company has bought the 4,600 teu Northern Power and renamed it Atlantica Power. The 2010-built ship, now displayed prominently on Atlantica's homepage, is on charter to CMA CGM through to the summer of 2026. No financial details of the acquisition have been ...
  • Intra-Asia rates slumping
    British consultancy Drewry has launched an index covering one of the largest, most competitive container tradelanes. Drewry's new Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI), which made its debut yesterday, comes at a time when spot rates in the region are under pressure. Drewry's composite index, a weighted average of spot container freight rates, decreased 25% to $668 ...
  • The plastic pellet pollution problem
    Nurdles are small plastic pellets used to make almost all our plastic products, and all it takes is one container loss to release potentially billions of these microplastics into our oceans and wreak havoc on marine ecosystems. While progress has been made, regulations do not match up to the scale of the environmental problem, writes ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
  • 'Some momentum' still left in peak season as LA/LB smash cargo records
    Strong US consumer demand and diversions of discretionary cargo ahead of a potential strike on the US east and Gulf...
  • US alleges 'entirely avoidable' Dali disaster was caused by negligence
    The US government alleges that Dali's transformer and circuit breakers were impacted by a previously known 'heavy vibration' problem, prior...
  • Daily Briefing
    Hapag-Lloyd plans for multiple fuel path as new ship orders imminent | Europe 'has to be bold' to combat Chinese...
  • Europe 'has to be bold' to combat Chinese shipbuilding dominance, Meyer Turku chief says
    A bold maritime strategy is required to reduce Europe's dependence on Chinese shipbuilding and avoid European yards being washed away...
  • Could Grimaldi Group really be mounting a takeover bid for Höegh Autoliners?
    After building up a 5.12% stake in Norwegian vehicle carrier operator by April, the joint managing director of Grimaldi Group...
  • Salvors aim to extinguish Sounion fires as priority
    Salvage team will also have to patch up damage caused by Houthi explosive charges
  • Cosco Shipping's auto transport JV to launch new South America route
    Cosco holds exclusive rights at the Chancay terminal with a $3.5bn investment
  • NYK studying ship recycling business in Japan
    Ship dismantling work will be performed at Oono Development's facility in Aichi Prefecture, which is Japan's only drydock which can...
  • Governments failing to publish container inspection data
    The Cargo Integrity Group wants more administrations to submit container inspection results to the IMO to help make shipping safer...
  • Eurofin looks back on 'rollercoaster' ride in ship finance
    Impact of 'green' ship finance activities has so far been less than expected, says industry veteran
  • Hapag-Lloyd plans for multiple fuel path as new ship orders imminent
    No single fuel will be dominant in 10 years time - there will be a mix of LNG, methanol and...
  • VLCC rates rebound on September lift in Middle East Gulf oil exports
    Increased shipments suggest biggest tankers are emerging from post-summer slump for fourth-quarter peak season surge
  • Japanese firms boost CCS ambitions with LCO2 carrier approvals in principle
    LCO2 carrier demand is expected to grow in tandem with several CCS projects involving the transport of CO2 captured in...
  • Drewry launches new index for intra-Asia trade
    The inaugural index reading shows weakening average spot rates on most intra-Asia container trade lanes on softening regional demand
  • Dutch non-profit outlines causes for container losses at IUMI
    'Containerships are not intrinsically safe but are designed to be safely operable,' argues project manager

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
  • LA-LB port stakeholders urge mayors to act against proposed emissions rules
    Port users are concerned that if the technology and infrastructure needed to support a zero-emission environment is not built out, the industry's only recourse will be to cap cargo volumes at Los Angeles and Long Beach.
  • Some US ports extending gate hours ahead of strike deadline
    The contingency plans by the ports come as some ocean carriers are cutting off new export bookings ahead of the possible work stoppage and issuing surcharges for cargo en route to ports that may be closed on Oct. 1.
  • Stronger US retail sales lifting truckload volumes, but not rates
    Higher-than-expected retail sales in stores and online last month helped increase truckload shipments, but excess capacity is keeping rates in a holding pattern.
  • Europe's largest inland container terminal opens in Germany
    The port, at the confluence of the Rhine and Rhur rivers, is in the industrial heartland of Germany and a key transshipment point for intermodal cargo in Northern Europe.
  • US shippers again ask White House to intervene in longshore contract talks
    The shippers were joined this time by a group of House Republicans, who in a separate letter warned of the "dire impacts" to the US economy from a possible port strike.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
  • 'Very profitable': Momentum continues in MR tanker period market with new fixture
    Italian shipowner d'Amico International Shipping is the latest to join the charter party
  • V.Ships (Hamburg) container fleet trimmed to a dozen vessels as manager offloads trio
    German company has sold off a series of vessels in recent years
  • Geopolitical strife is biggest threat to global shipping routes, warns IUMI chief
    Houthi attacks on laden tanker highlight changing tactics of the rebels in Yemen
  • China's seaborne dry bulk imports shrug off economic wobbles
    Capesize and panamax sectors benefited as cargoes increased by 6% and 11%
  • Capesize charterer Adhira Shipping sets sights on $100m London IPO
    Dubai company handling bulker COAs for African miners plots stock market float in UK after surveying global options
  • OceanExl sacks trading boss after being banned from bunker operations in UAE
    Probe finds Dubai company supplied high-sulphur fuel oil to ship without a scrubber
  • Transport Capital hires former DNB Bank executive to head Greek business
    Singapore-headquartered firm has recruited well-known bankers in Oslo and Athens this year
  • Uniper teams up with MiQ and EQT on emissions pilot aimed at US LNG
    Natural gas volumes under spotlight equivalent to one LNG cargo for German company
  • VLCCs keep their momentum even as US exports decline
    VLCC rates out of the US Gulf have faltered, but other routes stay strong
  • Fuelling choices swing to LNG overnight but will yo-yo in next few years, WinGD CEO says
    Dominik Schneiter gives insight into what is on shipowner's minds
  • Blaze-hit major Greek refinery taking 30 tankers a month forced to slash production
    Fire at Vardinoyiannis firm Motor Oil extinguished with three workers injured
  • Record lows in bulker recycling fuelled by strong markets
    Capesize and supramax sectors saw steepest fall in recycling numbers
  • Trafigura boosts VLCC newbuilding play at Chinese shipyard
    The trading giant has six 319,000-dwt crude carriers on order at Jiangsu New Hantong
  • Tankers International snaps up Wah Kwong-owned VLCC from rival Navig8
    Hong Kong owner adds one of its three VLCCs to the London-based pool
  • Newcomer Red Coral Bulkers lands $7.7m supramax financing deal
    TradeWinds previously reported bulker Archagelos Michael as being sold to an undisclosed buyer
  • Furetank owner Lars Hoglund hands over CEO reins to Golden-Agri boss Bjorn Stignor
    Veteran head of family-owned Swedish tanker owner taking a step back
  • Broker OceanExl sacks trading boss after being banned from bunker operations in UAE
    Probe finds Dubai company supplied high sulphur fuel oil to tanker without a scrubber
  • 'Just incredible': OSCAR dragon boat race raises record £666,000 for children's care
    Spinnaker chairman's charity event attracts 500 people to what is now a late summer fixture for the shipping community
  • Tanker blast death toll reaches six as standards come under fire in key ship-breaking hub
    NGO Shipbreaking Platform again calls into question the effectiveness of the Hong Kong Convention on ship recycling
  • George Economou adds another tranche of Performance shares as he extends takeover offer
    Greek tycoon keeps tender open after launching new legal action against tanker owner
  • Emanuele Grimaldi: Forget the takeover talk - Hoegh Autoliners is a great investment
    Leading Italian owner is mystified by the low value of Oslo-listed car carrier
  • Deadly cargo surge stokes fresh fire fears as renegade shippers blamed
    Study following fatal fire revealed major scale of unsafe cargoes stowed on boxships
  • BRS partner Christopher Rasmussen comes full circle with new role at Clarksons in Norway
    Newbuilding broker heading back to Norway where he started out at RS Platou
  • Profit and executive pay down at Tufton Investment Management, accounts reveal
    Manager of London-listed shipping fund hit by lower revenue in 2023
  • NYK eyes ship recycling activity in Japan in partnership with demolition specialist
    The company is teaming up with Oono Development to commercialise ship dismantling in the country
  • Container losses rise as Red Sea crisis forces boxships to divert around Africa
    Boxes overboard already higher than last year after series of weather-related incidents
  • US tariff action stokes fears Chinese-built ships may be next in White House sights
    As unions seek fee of $1m per ship, Biden administration may find carveouts or other remedies
  • Golar LNG inks order for first of its next-generation FLNG units
    Company claims speculative production ship will be earliest available LNG floater globally as it secures optional second berth
  • Trade groups urge Biden to step in to prevent sweeping ports strike
    ILA president says a 'sleeping giant' is ready to roar
  • HMM ends product tanker order hiatus with $208m 'early delivery' quartet at Hyundai
    Deal involves two firm vessels with options for two additional tankers

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
  • Maersk: Q4 container demand to remain strong
    Continued robust demand for container shipping services could help balance supply and demand, the world's second-largest vessel operator said, easing strains despite disruptions across the global supply chain.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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