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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
  • Back to work order sees Canadian ports reopen to a battle against backlogs
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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
  • BRIX Marine delivers new megayacht tender T/T Kismet
    Superyachts deserve super tenders and the latest megayacht tender delivered by Port Angeles, Wash.-based BRIX Marine, the T/T Kismet has been designed for the tender garage on the 122-meter Kismet, recently completed
  • U.K. MAIB reports on deadly capsize of tug Biter
    The U.K. Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has now published its accident investigation report into the girting [girding] and capsize of the tug Biter off Greenock, Scotland on February 2023. Biter was
  • ABS: Safety must be proactive and systems based
    "Safety is more than just compliance. It is now synonymous with security, reliability, collective relationships and people. Safety is also becoming systems based rather than rooted in prescriptive rules or specific component

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
  • Navigating the Future: Small Unmanned Container Ships
    In the ever-evolving landscape of global trade, a revolutionary trend is taking shape that promises to redefine maritime logistics: small unmanned ships designed to carry single containers. This emerging technology stands in stark contrast to the traditional behemoths that have dominated shipping lanes for decades. As the global trade dynamics continue to shift, small unmanned container ships cou
  • Towngas, CPN ink green methanol deal to promote Hong Kong as green port
    The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) and China Gas Yuanbang Petrochemical (China Gas Yuanbang) have signed a memorandum of cooperation to establish a long-term partnership. The collaboration aims to develop both local and international markets for green methanol as a shipping fuel, supporting the maritime industry's green transformation. Under the agreement, Towngas will supply s
  • CMA CGM to introduce congestion surcharge in Mauritius
    In light of the current situation in Mauritius, CMA CGM has informed its customers about the implementation of a port congestion surcharge (PCS). This surcharge will take effect on 15 December 2024 and remain in place until further notice. The French ocean carrier said the PCS will apply to all dry and reefer cargo destined for Port Louis in Mauritius. The surcharge will be approximately US$200 p
  • AAL celebrates milestone in super B-Class fleet expansion
    AAL Shipping (AAL), a provider in the project heavy-lift carrier sector, has celebrated the official naming of AAL Antwerp, the fourth vessel in its pioneering eight-ship, third-generation Super B-Class fleet. This milestone marks the halfway point of AAL's ambitious fleet expansion program and aligns with its commitment to delivering sustainable, high-capacity shipping solutions tailored to the
  • Dark Anniversary: Red Sea Crisis and its Ongoing Impact on Global Trade
    The 19th of November marks the first "anniversary" of the Red Sea crisis, which began on the same date in 2023. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • 1,000 Days of Conflict: The impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on global maritime trade
    Today (19 November) marks the 1,000th day since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a conflict that has reshaped global seaborne trades. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • MSC increases rates from Far East to Mediterranean and Black Sea
    MSC has announced new freight rates from all Far East ports (including, but not limited to, ports in Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia) to Mediterranean ports (including West Med, East Med, Adriatic, and North Africa) as well as Black Sea ports. The following Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates will be effective from 1 December until further notice, but not beyond 14 December. Port of loading Port of di
  • Seaspan Energy, the first accredited LNG bunkering supplier at Vancouver Port
    The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has granted its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering accreditation, allowing Seaspan Energy, based in North Vancouver, to refuel select ships calling at the Port of Vancouver with LNG. This milestone follows a comprehensive multi-year evaluation process that adhered to international best practices for safety, including the Society for Gas as a Marine Fue
  • NWSA handles over 270,000 TEUs in October
    Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) reported its international container volumes increased by 1.7% in October compared to the same month last year. Full international imports grew significantly, rising 6.9%-marking the eighth consecutive month of growth. However, full international exports dropped sharply by 13.4%. Total container volume, including both international and domestic, reached 273,355 T
  • Taiwanese box lines to work with TIPC to develop methanol storage in Kaohsiung
    This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Legal Risks: How to Avoid Liability for Accidents in Transit
    Accidents during transit can pose significant legal challenges for businesses and individuals alike. Identifying potential legal risks beforehand is crucial, so we recommend you mitigate liability risks with expert legal advice . By understanding these risks and taking proactive steps, it is possible to significantly reduce the likelihood of facing legal claims related to transit accidents. Minim
  • CMA CGM announces Panama Canal surcharges in response to higher fees
    To support large infrastructure investments and enhance transit certainty and flexibility, the Panama Canal Authority will implement a new prepaid slot allocation (LoTSA) for Neopanamax vessels starting January 2025, along with an increase in their booking fees. In response to these additional costs and to continue providing reliable services through the Panama Canal, CMA CGM said it will introdu
  • EU and UK impose new sanctions on Iran, including IRISL
    The European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) have imposed new sanctions on several Iranian entities and individuals, including the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL). EU said the sanctions are a response to Iran's human rights abuses, nuclear proliferation activities and military support for Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. "The EU has repeatedly condemned serious h
  • Shipbuilding Industry: Eurasian block outpaces Western productivity
    The shipbuilding industry displays diverse trends across various regions, influenced by a mix of geopolitical, economic, and strategic factors. According to data from Xclusiv Shipbrokers, Chinese shipyards saw a 17% year-on-year increase in new orders for bulk carriers, tankers, gas carriers, and container ships in the first ten months of the year. Chinese shipyards lead in the container and bulk
  • CMA CGM implements congestion surcharge in Canadian ports
    Due to the current strike disruptions in Canada's East Coast ports, CMA CGM has announced the implementation of a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS). This surcharge will be effective from 23 November 2024 (based on the loading date) and will remain in place until further notice. It will apply to cargo shipped from North Europe, including North France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Scandinavia, Poland

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
  • Is Trump dead set on protectionism?
    Andrew Craig-Bennett muses on what the imminent swearing in of the 47th president of the United States means for international merchant shipping. The Old Man said, "I mean to hang on Till her canvas busts or her sticks are all gone..." Which the darned fool did, till at last Overboard went her mizzen mast. John ...
  • Angad Banga identifies Hong Kong's maritime needs
    The local shipowner association in Hong Kong has been in regular dialogue with government to foster better maritime conditions. The latest installment from our brand new magazine being distributed across Hong Kong Maritime Week. Angad Banga is mid-way through a two-year tenure as chairman of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association (HKSOA), at which point he ...
  • CDB Leasing offloads kamsarmax trio at auction
    CDB Leasing has been tied to a triple kamsarmax bulker sale through an auction. Multiple brokers report the Hong Kong-listed leasing unit of China Development Bank has offloaded the 2015-built CL Rizhao and the 2016-built CL Singapore and CL Tianjing for around $68.5m. VesselsValues estimates the ships between 81,300 dwt and 81,600 dwt to be ...
  • Keppel takes control of 13 legacy rigs amid hot offshore market conditions
    Singapore conglomerate Keppel has taken control of the 13 legacy rigs held by Rigco Holding at a time of improved conditions in the offshore rig market. Keppel currently holds a 10% equity stake in Rigco, S$139m ($103.8m) in perpetual securities and approximately S$4.3bn ($3.2bn) in vendor notes. Rigco will undertake a selective capital reduction exercise, ...
  • Monte Nero adds to product tanker orderbook in China
    Athens-based owner Monte Nero Maritime has been linked to an order for up to four MR2 product tanker newbuilds at Chinese repair and retrofit yard COSCO Shipping Heavy Industries (Guangdong). Brokers in Greece have placed two firm 50,000 dwt newbuilds at $44m, with deliveries set for 2027, while the optional duo would join the fleet ...
  • Green Era Shipping orders dozen bulkers from China
    Chinese shipbuilder Fujian Lixin Ship Engineering has signed a contract with Istanbul-based Green Era Shipping for the construction of 12 bulk carriers. The contract, signed during the China Maritime Equipment Expo 2024, consists of orders for six 4,300 dwt and six 5,300 dwt bulkers. Financial details of the deal were not revealed. Lixin Ship was ...
  • Seapeak snaps up Navigare Capital's LNG carrier
    Stonepeak's gas ship owner and operator, Seapeak, has added to its LNG fleet via a $213m deal with Copenhagen-based alternative investment fund manager Navigare Capital Partners. The company said in its earnings release it had snapped up 100% interest in the 2021-built, 174,000 cu m Marvel Swan. The deal included the existing charter ending in ...
  • Shipping reflects on a year of Red Sea chaos and 1,000 days of war in Ukraine
    Today is the one-year anniversary of the start of Red Sea crisis as well as being the 1,000th day since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine - two events that have been seismic for shipping. On November 19 last year, Houthi militants stormed the Bahamas-flagged Galaxy Leader, taking the car carrier and its ...
  • Massachusetts bill extends offshore wind contracts to 30 years
    The US state of Massachusetts has passed sweeping new climate legislation to accelerate progress towards the state's goals of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and improve offshore wind permitting. The bill consolidates reviews of clean energy siting and permitting. This will speed the pace of planning, constructing, and bringing clean energy infrastructure online ...
  • Taiwan Navigation signs for Oshima ultramax newbuilds
    Taiwan Navigation has returned to Japan to a familiar yard for its latest fleet expansion. The company has ordered a pair of ultramax bulk carriers at Oshima Shipbuilding for delivery in 2028. The 64,000 dwt units are costing around $39m each, Taiwan Navigation, which this year took delivery of Oshima-built ultramax Tai Sentry (pictured) ordered ...
  • New York Shipping Exchange to launch container indices next year
    The New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX) has received investment from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and will proceed with plans to launch its own series of container freight indices next year. Gordon Downes, CEO and co-founder of NYSHEX, said the new set of indices will be based on actual cargo moving rates, with ICE serving as the ...
  • Allseas sheds 48-year-old pipelay barge for repurposing
    Swiss-based marine construction specialist Allseas has sold the shallow-water pipelay barge Tog Mor, which ran aground earlier this year, for repurposing. Allseas is selling the barge after more than 20 years of service. The vessel was built in 1976 as a heavy-duty floating derrick and purchased by Allseas in 1997. It was then converted for ...
  • BW LNG sells one VLGC, declares option to buy another
    VLGC owner BW LPG Limited has sold the 2007-built BW Cedar and exercised a purchase option for the 2019-built BW Kizoku. BW LPG's 52% owned subsidiary BW LPG India sold the 82,260 cu m BW Cedar as part of a planned fleet renewal. On a 100% basis, the sale is priced at approximately $65m and ...
  • Ruby back in the headlines as it offloads some of its controversial cargo into the North Sea
    The Ruby, a controversial Russia-linked bulk carrier, is back in the headlines again. The pariah ship has been in and out of the news over the past couple of months after it suffered damage when encountering bad weather off the far north of Norway, while carrying a cargo of potentially explosive ammonium nitrate. After many ...
  • Port of Tallinn positions itself as a green fuels provider
    With the Baltic becoming one of the world's most advanced regions for multiple alternative fuels, a country on its eastern flank is trying to position itself as the green bunker supplier of the future. State-run Port of Tallinn has announced Jetgas will construct a liquefied methane terminal with up to five tanks at the Port ...
  • EU and UK issue sanctions against IRISL
    The UK and the European Union have targeted Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines(IRISL) in their latest round of sanctions. The Iranian containerline and its CEO, Mohammadreza Modarres Khiabani, have been sanctioned over the company's ongoing military support to Russia's war against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities in the Middle East and the ...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen debuts multi-fuel BAF
    Norway's Wallenius Wilhelmsen is launching a re-engineered bunker adjustment factor (BAF). Called BAF2.0, the car carrier firm claims it will increase transparency of fuel costs, fuel consumption and emissions. BAF2.0 will work as before capturing fuel price fluctuations, but now including a future fuel mix. Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fuel mix will gradually phase out fossil fuels ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Precious Shipping
    Making predictions in shipping is akin to chewing glass says Khalid Hashim, managing director of Thailand's largest dry bulk owner, Precious Shipping. "Only the insane would do that," he says, stressing: "Predictions in shipping are always wrong." Nevertheless, when pressed to give his take on where the dry bulk markets will be come the end ...
  • Hong Kong's role in global ship finance
    The city has plenty of core strengths when it comes to providing capital to shipping. The latest installment from our brand new magazine being distributed across Hong Kong Maritime Week. Hong Kong has a long tradition of providing shipping finance and progress has recently been made to attract new owners, leasing companies and managers to ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
  • US port strike timing could collide with Trump presidential transition
    Dockworkers at US east and Gulf coast ports could go on strike again on January 16, five days before Donald...
  • BW LPG renews fleet with $135m worth of deals in 'firm' S&P market
    BW LPG is renewing its fleet with a $65m sale of an older VLGC and a $69.8m purchase of newer...
  • Is shipping clinging to the past in upholding of global order?
    Shipping costs are rising, ship financing may be under threat and shipbuilding could be disrupted. The industry has been advised...
  • EuroDry dips further into the red but eyes improvement ahead
    Greek bulker owner sees hope in Chinese economic stimulus, but biggest source of optimism lies in modest fleet growth
  • Green corridors facing 'feasibility wall'
    The cost gap between conventional fuel and green fuel remains the biggest stumbling block to green corridors, according to a...
  • Red Sea traffic one year on: down but not out
    Country affiliation, sector, dark transits; we present all the numbers to understand the fleet sailing the beleaguered shipping lane
  • 'Toxic' sanctioned Hennesea tankers on the move after months idle
    None of the anonymously owned fleet of 19 tankers - which were designated in January in the toughest crackdown yet...
  • Prokopiou adds more tanker orders to mammoth newbuild spree
    Greek owner has ordered more than 90 tankers, bulkers and LNG carriers, but one bulker project is said to be...
  • Galaxy Leader owners in dispute with Codan over loss of hire cover
    Development comes as Ray Car Carriers set to collect $65m claim on hull war risk policy
  • Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd drop Felixstowe from new Gemini network
    The new Gemini Cooperation will not call at England's biggest container port, citing need for reliability, reach and speed
  • A year of Houthi terror in numbers
    One year on since the Iran-backed rebel group hijacked car carrier Galaxy Leader and took its crew hostage, there have...
  • Decarbonising maritime transport requires external efforts, shipowners say
    DNV forecasts that decarbonising shipping could double the cost of container transport
  • NorthStandard confirms renewal round rate hike after string of big hits
    Succession of major casualties is function of enlarged scale, but will take combined ratio well over break-even point, Grose admits
  • Hin Leong founder handed 17-year sentence in Singapore
    Lim Oon Kuin (known as OK Lim) was accused of cheating global bank HSBC out of $111.6m through discounts made...
  • The Daily View: Great ironic job titles of our time
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Daily Briefing
    Ascot and Markel lead hull war risk slip on Galaxy Leader | IMO Council hears states condemn a year of...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
  • China logistics giant SF Holding launches $793 million Hong Kong IPO
    The company has the largest ground transportation fleet in Asia, with more than 86,000 trucks and 100,000 first- and last-mile delivery vehicles.
  • Former congressman, TV host gets Trump's nod to lead DOT
    Sean Duffy is the incoming administration's pick for transportation secretary, with much of his prior legislative focus on issues related to trucking.
  • UP hikes LA-LB surcharges again as volumes remain elevated
    The new charges apply to both spot market business originating in Southern California and to contractual agreements when weekly limits are surpassed by shippers using rail-owned containers.
  • NYSHEX says will launch ocean freight rate indexes next year
    The New York Shipping Exchange's plan to introduce indexes to support long-term contracts adds to an already crowded field of providers.
  • Global shippers' alliance to launch pioneering e-fuel ocean tender
    The urgent creation of new e-fuel markets for the most scalable net-zero solutions is essential if global cargo owners are to achieve their 2030 and 2040 climate goals, according to ZEMBA.
  • Green ocean corridors hitting 'feasibility wall': Global Maritime Forum
    A lack of action at the government level is now the number one bottleneck facing green corridor projects, according to a new report.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
  • Star Bulk cranks up earnings and scores $130m debt deal
    New York-listed shipowner delivers results within range of Wall Street expecations
  • 'At risk of failure': Four retail brands accused of stalled progress on shipping emissions
    Four companies face a potential 'F' in next report card by Ship It Zero
  • Ocean Yield reveals profit growth as six ships snapped up from leases
    Leasing player nears completion of LNG investment
  • Houthis confirm strike on bulker as shipping marks first anniversary of Red Sea crisis
    Yemeni rebel group said that the vessel's management company ignored warnings
  • Judge threatens to close the book on third lawsuit against Kalani Investments
    Judge asks shareholders who sued Diana Containerships why he shouldn't throw out their case
  • Aristides Pittas bulker firm EuroDry posts sixth loss in seven quarters as it boosts firepower
    Greek owner of midsize bulkers sends almost a third of its fleet through dry dock amid sluggish markets
  • German engineering lobby group sets out pan-European aims
    VDMA drops full German name as it aligns itself with expanded role
  • BW LPG sale shows VLGC asset prices rising despite 'stunted' rates, Jefferies says
    Analysts note disposal of 2007-built vessel for more than a younger gas carrier when earnings were higher
  • Venture Global poised to rise through US LNG producer ranks as second plant poised for exports
    Controversial US producer is widely tipped to be pursuing plans for an IPO
  • Trafigura funnelled shipping bribes through 'Mr Non-Compliant', claims court filing
    Trading and shipowning giant's former parent company faces Swiss trial on 2 December
  • CDB Leasing snaps up Sainty Shipbuilding ultramax resales
    Chinese financier paying up to $67m for bulkers ordered by Hong Kong's Smooth Shipping
  • Private equity-backed Premuda extends bulker and tanker sell-off
    Pillarstone-controlled platform linked to yet another batch of vessel sales
  • Hazard warning: Houthi fighters leave a toxic legacy, warns shipping watchdog
    IMO chief Arsenio Dominguez says attacks have forced industry to improve its response to geopolitical shocks
  • Tankers in for 'a winter of discontent' as China reshuffles declining imports
    World's largest oil importer is finding new sources for its smaller needs
  • Offices raided as MSC, Moby and GNV face competition probe in Italy
    Regulator says restrictions of competition may have taken place after MSC bought into ropax company
  • Supercycles, tariffs and changing trade lanes: Container shipping is adapting to new world order
    Top liner bosses tell Hong Kong conference how they will prevent a return to dark days for liner sector
  • DNB targets fee income growth as it builds on status as shipping's top M&A advisor
    Bank sees 'ample growth opportunities' for takeover of Carnegie
  • Turkish start-up enters shipowning scene with order for 12 bulkers at Chinese yard
    Green Era signs for vessels at Chinese maritime equipment conference
  • More crude tankers steer clear of Red Sea as Houthis resume attacks, Clarksons says
    Stephen Gordon says company's base-case scenario assumes disruption continuing into 2026
  • Why following the money, not military action, is likely key to ending Red Sea shipping crisis
    We reflect on a year that saw a major international waterway shut to western shipping
  • Largest-ever batteries installed on a ship show their power during sea trials
    Brittany Ferries' Saint Malo has completed tests with 12 MWh of battery power and LNG fuel
  • The terrorist named 'Rainbow': Meet the man accused of funding the Houthi war on shipping
    Researcher estimates al-Jamal's network may bring in $4bn in revenue for Yemen-based militant group
  • MOL teams with utility on liquefied hydrogen carrier design
    Owner and power generator become first pairing in Japan to tackle marine transport of new fuel
  • Private equity-backed Premuda extends tanker and bulker sell-off
    Pillarstone-controlled platform linked to yet another batch of vessel sales
  • Asia's biggest offshore shipowner gets $100m funding pump from Australian state
    Cyan Renewables gets another boost for fleet expansion ambitions
  • Damaged bulker accused of dumping potentially explosive cargo in North Sea
    Controversial vessel returns to headlines after temporarily leaving port of Great Yarmouth
  • MOL teams with utility Kepco on liquefied hydrogen carrier design
    Owner and power generator become first pairing in Japan to tackle marine transport of new fuel
  • Greek shipowner Panos Laskaridis makes his largest tanker play with double resale deal
    Greek owner's Laskaridis Shipping has acquired a pair of methanol-ready tankers at Zhoushan Changhong
  • Tomini beefs up new chartering arm with high-profile hires as it quits kamsarmax sector
    Shipowner says Claus Damkjaer and Stjernholm will strengthen its new chartering division
  • John Fredriksen-backed Edda Wind banking newbuilding contract and financing
    In signing process of signing charter contract for CSOV newbuild
  • LNG ships divert to Europe as Gazprom's OMV supply ban boosts prices
    Kpler tracks at least five vessels switching destinations from Asia
  • 'Abnormal' times: Conflicts and claims prompt NorthStandard to push up premiums
    Second-largest P&I club says claims environment is not unprecedented, but 'it is nonetheless unusual'
  • Hanwha Ocean wins order for two VLGC newbuildings as MOL doubles up
    Japanese owner is named as the company behind order
  • Houthis: We don't accept bungs to give ships safe passage
    Rebel groups says it provides safe transit service for ships not linked to Israel and its allies
  • Safe Bulkers announces $22m share buyback after profit jump
    Greek bulker owner will look to acquire 4.7% of its equity
  • Maersk completes first methanol conversion of large container ship infamous for deadly fire
    The 88-day job is finished at Zhoushan Xinya Shipyard
  • Longship lists €60m bond issue in Oslo as newbuilding slate swells
    Netherlands owner taps Norwegian market for new financing
  • Potent weapons and threatening emails: How Houthi tactics have evolved during a year of terror
    Attacks have reshaped trade routes and caused death, destruction and disruption
  • BW LPG steps up fleet renewal with sale and purchase of VLGCs in deals worth $135m
    Five-year-old BW Kizoku replaces 17-year-old BW Cedar
  • Mitsui OSK Lines linked to $245m VLGC order at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
    Japanese company emerges as owner behind dual-fuel duo
  • Steve Kunzer says goodbye to Lila Global after near two-year stint
    GMS founder Anil Sharma has taken over the running of Dubai shipowner for now
  • Taiwan Navigation splashes $78m on ultramax bulker newbuildings in Japan
    Shipowner will take delivery in 2028
  • MOL linked to VLGCs order at Hyundai yard
    Japanese shipowner emerges as owner behind pair of dual-fuelled 88,000-cbm LPG carriers ordered at Ulsan yard
  • How religion is raising red flags for seafarers in the Red Sea
    Ship manager says few Indian seafarers have declined Red Sea transits in past year

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
  • US importers urge Biden to step up Red Sea protections
    The American Apparel & Footwear Association said the U.S. should do more to protect Mideast shipping as attacks on vessels spur "unsustainable" higher costs and delays.
  • Cargojet charter with Amazon freight skids off runway in Vancouver
    An Amazon charter flight operated by Canadian partner Cargojet overshot the runway at Vancouver airport, impacting flight operations.
  • Etihad Airways orders 3 additional A350 freighters from Airbus
    MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Etihad Airways has decided to exercise an option for three Airbus A350 next-generation freighters, bringing its total order to 10 aircraft, said Stanislas Brun, vice president [...]
  • Nyshex closes latest funding round, launches shipping rate indexes
    The New York Shipping Exchange announced it has closed a Series C funding round and launched a series of shipping rate indexes.

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European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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