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Exim India web site
MARCH 21, 2024
  • SCILAL listed on BSE and NSE
  • G R Infraprojects & PSA India unite for Multimodal Logistics Park in Indore
  • Workshop highlights 'PPP Structuring Toolkit' for port projects
  • GDP to grow 8 pc, says RBI
  • Agri exports bounce back
  • Port operations during holiday in Bangladesh on March 26
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  • Merchandise exports seen at $450 bn
  • Cotton exports likely at 22-25 lakh bales
  • Saudi Ports Authority & MSC logistics arm ink agreement to establish integrated logistics park at Jeddah Islamic Port
  • Spot rates from the Far East into Europe witnessing a fall

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 21, 2024
  • Building for the next 20 years
  • Three promotions at AIT
  • Swiss train drivers operate locos from afar
  • IAG Cargo: BCN-MIA in ten days
  • Uber Freight ups the ante
  • DFDS doubles its e-truck fleet
  • Germany's roadmap for port development
  • Changing of the guard at Leschaco
  • Liege airport: a great start to 2024
  • An acquisition in Saxony-Anhalt
  • Groupage network welcomes new partner
  • Hapag-Lloyd banks on continuity
  • A tool to assess GHG impact
  • Taking the cold chain to Toledo
  • Big Singapore interest in Stockholm
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • A storage facility near the Ural Mountains
  • Greek buyers lead capesize surge
  • Sennder strengthens leadership team

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 20, 2024
  • All eyes on Wan Hai as revenue sails in and THEA beckons
  • Temasek-backed PSA Group - M&A hunting has its own (MSC-like) flavour
  • Anger as new EU law on emissions and forced labour is 'watered down'
  • Russia looks to expand rail links, but has trouble oiling the wheels
  • Consumer products and logistics firms struggling with digitisation
  • A350F or B777-8F: a fascinating choice as Atlas Air eyes new freighters
  • Collaboration instead of competition the proposition for Thames Freeport

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 20, 2024
  • Thyssenkrupp and Carlyle in talks
    U.S. global investment firm Carlyle is evaluating cooperating with German industrial giant Thyssenkrupp AG on the planned separation of its marine business, Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, whose Kiel site is Germany's largest shipyard.
  • 35 Somali pirates to be brought to India and prosecuted
    The Times of India reports an Indian Navy officer as saying that 35 Somali pirates who, back in December, hijacked a Maltese-flagged bulker, the Ruen, to use as a mother ship will
  • BOEM moves ahead on new GoM offshore wind lease sale
    Despite the tepid response to its first Gulf of Mexico offshore wind lease auction, the U.S. Department of the Interior today announced its proposal for a second GoM offshore wind lease sale

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Container News web site
MARCH 20, 2024
  • Logistics for Manufacturing And Metal Fabrication
    In the dynamic environment of manufacturing and metal fabrication today, the efficiency of logistics is paramount for the uninterrupted and successful execution of operations. This wide-ranging domain covers everything from managing the supply chain and transport to overseeing inventory and storage solutions. Facing distinct obstacles, such as the transportation of large and weighty items, securi
  • Transport sector to make up half of Europe's emissions in 2030
    According to a recent analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E), transportation alone is projected to account for nearly half of Europe's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030. Since 1990, European transport emissions have surged by over 25%, contrasting with a declining trend in emissions across other sectors. T&E's assessment highlights the urgency for Europe to address its transportation emis
  • Japan's Mitsui E&S to equip Bangladeshi deep-sea port
    Mitsui E&S Japan has secured a job for the design, manufacture, supply and installation of container handling equipment, terminal operation system, and security system at Bangladesh's maiden under-construction deep-sea port at Matarbari in Chittagong. The country's cabinet committee on government purchase at a meeting on 20 March, presided over by Finance Minister Abul Hasan Mahmood Ali, approved
  • SC Ports to expand North Charleston terminal with WestRock site purchase
    Backed by state support and receiving unanimous approval from the Board of Directors, South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) intends to acquire the former WestRock paper mill site in North Charleston to enhance the capacity of the Port of Charleston. The SC Ports Board of Directors voted to proceed with a purchase sales agreement with WestRock, with the transaction anticipated to conclude promptly. "The
  • Middle East line opens intra-Asia loop to link western India ports
    Oman-based Asyad Line is set to launch a container service connecting the Far East and West India, according to information collected from industry sources. To be marketed as the Far East Express One (FEX1), the service has been designed with stops in China, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia, in addition to India. On the Indian leg, the string will have three ports of call: Hazira, Mundra and Nhava
  • Port of Gothenburg teams up with Hitachi Energy and Skanska for hydrogen project
    Over the past few weeks, emission-free excavation operations have been underway in one of the Port of Gothenburg's most extensive infrastructure ventures to date. This has been facilitated by a groundbreaking hydrogen generator featuring innovative technology, which is currently being tested in the project. This generator is designed to be both scalable and portable, offering a convenient plug-an
  • Setting the Stage for Romance- How to Surprise Your Partner with a Stacked Monitor Setup
    Every couple has once imagined themselves on the couch streaming their favorite rom-com marathon on a stacked monitor setup. There is a different movie on each screen. This benefit lets you share laughs and swoons moments without compromising your viewing preferences. It sounds pretty dreamy, right? Well, that's not a dream anymore. Geminos stacked monitors are here to give you a perfect movie ni
  • NWSA handles 226,600 TEUs in February
    The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), a shipping alliance between the ports of Tacoma and Seattle in the United States, reported that February container volumes reached 226,603 TEUs, translating to a marginal growth of 0.4% over the same month last year. Year-to-date volume comparisons declined 0.2% YTD to 437,887 TEUs, with full imports increasing slightly and full exports growing 14.2%, accord
  • Major lines' margins in negative territory for first time after five years
    Mainline operators' operating profit margins fell into negative territory for the first time since 2018, due to losses in 4Q 2023, according to Alphaliner's report. On average, these operators' operating margins stood at -3% in the last three months of 2023, as the Covid-19-fuelled boom ended its run. Six out of the nine largest box lines reported operating losses for the last quarter of 2023. On
  • Ocean rates keep sliding, but some rebound for air: Freightos analysis
    In the latest development in the Red Sea crisis, Houthis recently announced threats to expand their attacks to Indian Ocean traffic, aimed at disrupting vessel flows already diverting away from the Red Sea toward the Cape of Good Hope. In the meantime, with most container traffic already avoiding the Suez Canal, demand easing, and operations stabilizing, ocean rates continued to decrease across t
  • Pharmatrade unveils state-of-the-art logistics center in KEZAD
    The opening of Pharmatrade's Abu Dhabi Logistics Centre, in collaboration with Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) Group, marks a significant milestone in expanding its operations. With a focus on enhancing storage and distribution capabilities for its Pharmaceutical and Medical Device products, Pharmatrade aims to cater to the healthcare sector's needs in the UAE. Driven by its continuous g
  • NWSA launches offshore wind supply chain study
    The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) is embarking on a feasibility study aimed at assessing potential business prospects within the offshore wind supply chain. The objective is to aid the NWSA in positioning itself as a key player in supporting the growing offshore wind (OSW) supply chain market. "With attention and recent funding from the State Legislature, now is the perfect time to evaluate p
  • ONE enhances China Thailand Philippines service
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced the addition of Subic Bay port to the rotation of China Thailand Philippines service (CTP). The vessel Marina One is set to commence this updated service, with an estimated arrival at Subic Bay on 26 March. The new port rotation will be Laem Chabang, Thailand > Manila, Philippines > Subic Bay, Philippines > Qingdao, China > Busan, South Korea > Shanghai, Chin
  • Associated British Ports and MPA Singapore explore green transport collaboration opportunities
    Associated British Ports (ABP) hosted a delegation from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) at the Port of Southampton, led by MPA chief executive Teo Eng Dih on Friday 17 March. During the visit, discussions were held on various aspects of potential collaboration related to sustainable maritime transport within the framework of the UK-Singapore Green Economy Framework (UKSGEF). "I
  • 4 Common Pallet Racking Safety Hazards
    Pallet racking is a vital commercial environment storage solution meant to store pallets safely, allowing easy access to the items kept on the racking while maximizing the use of limited space. However, working around pallet racking systems comes with several hazards, risking employee and product safety. Unsafe pallet racks can cause crushing injuries due to falling items or instability/ collapse

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Splash web site
MARCH 20, 2024
  • Standard Supply offloads last PSV at second attempt
    Oslo-listed PSV investment outfit Standard Supply has managed to offload its last ship after its first sale fell through. The Øystein Stray Spetalen-controlled company has agreed the sale of the 2007-built large PSV Standard Supplier. The 5,100 dwt platform supplier was part of a $72.2m three-ship deal struck with Evangelos Marinakis-backed Capital Offshore in November, ...
  • JERA's Parkwind and IKEA stores owner Ingka win Norway's first offshore wind tender
    Ventyr Energy, a consortium made up of Parkwind, owned by Japan's largest utility JERA, and IKEA store owner Ingka, has won the first Norwegian auction to develop a 1.5 GW offshore wind farm in the Southern Norwegian North Sea. Five groups qualified to take part in the Sørlige Nordsjø II bottom-fixed offshore wind auction in ...
  • BW Group sells $178m worth of shares in Hafnia
    Singapore's BW Group has sold 5.1% of its shareholding in Oslo-listed Hafnia to back the product tanker giant's dual listing scheme. The sale included 26m out of some 246m shares (48.23% stake) BW held in Hafnia, priced at NOK73. Hafnia said in a filing that the purpose of the sale was to enhance the trading ...
  • SFL buys LR2 newbuild trio, fixes them out on long-term charters
    John Fredriksen's SFL Corporation has bought three new LR2 product tankers for a total purchase price of around $230m and arranged long-term charters for the vessels. The vessels, bought from affiliates of the company's largest shareholder Hemen Holding, are currently under construction in China. SFL said that the purchase price was in line with valuations ...
  • zero44 launches calculator for FuelEU Maritime regulation costs
    CO2 management specialist zero44 has released a new tool that will help shipping companies understand the financial impact of the planned FuelEU Maritime regulation. Most shipping companies are currently working on becoming EU ETS compliant, but the FuelEU Maritime legislation which should further decarbonise shipping is already around the corner. Aimed at kick-starting the large-scale ...
  • Stena Bulk forms new tanker operation partnership
    Swedish shipowner Stena Bulk has today announced it has entered into a partnership with an investment firm for the operation of an undisclosed number of the company's existing IMOIIMAX tankers. The partnership with the investment firm, only described as a "prominent Gulf Cooperation Council investment institution", will enable it to become 50% owners of part ...
  • Peter Döhle swoops on Marinakis boxships
    Germany's Peter Döhle Schiffahrts has been named as the buyer of three containerships from Capital Product Partners as the US-listed outfit backed by Evangelos Marinakis works towards becoming an LNG carrier pure-play. S&P databases suggest the Hamburg-based boxship and bulker owner and operator has snapped up the 9,954 teu Athos, Aristomenis and Athenian for $51m ...
  • Eight dead in chemical tanker capsize incident off Japan
    At least eight crew members were killed after a South Korean-flagged chemical tanker anchored off the coast of Japan capsized. The 11-strong crew of the 1996-built tanker requested assistance around 7:05 am local time on Wednesday, reporting that the vessel was tilting. The Japanese coast guard sent boats and aircraft to assist the capsized vessel ...
  • Liner CFOs faced with 'one of the most unpredictable years in recent times'
    Chief financial officers at global liners have had severe difficulties in providing financial forecasts in the 2020s to date, with early annual forecasts often proving to be out by billions of dollars. Like the pandemic earlier on, the Red Sea shipping crisis is this year's great unknown for liner fortunes leading to massively divergent earnings ...
  • Wood venture secures long-term contract with Shell
    Wood's joint venture company, Massy Wood, has secured a five-year framework agreement with Shell for the delivery of engineering projects and asset support in Trinidad and Tobago. Under the agreement, the jv will work on Shell's offshore and onshore assets, including turnaround support for their mature brownfield assets and supporting new greenfield projects. Steve Nicol, ...
  • Reach Subsea extends vessel charter and orders two ROVs
    Norwegian offshore services player Reach Subsea has extended the charter deal for the multipurpose offshore vessel and ordered two new ROVs from Kystdesign. The Olympic Subsea-owned vessel started a project for Reach Subsea under a 100-day deal in January this year. The deal included extension options for a total of four years. The company stated ...
  • Pioneer Tanker seals first newbuilds
    Pioneer Tanker, one of five subsidiaries of Singapore's Pioneer Logistics, is expanding its fleet with a newbuilding debut in China. The company has commissioned Fujian Southeast Shipyard to build eight 18,500 dwt chemical tankers costing about $33m each. The vessels are expected for delivery in 2026 and to meet the requirements of Tier II emission ...
  • Aspiravi increases Northwind offshore wind farm stake to 70%
    Belgian offshore wind developer Aspiravi Offshore has increased its stake in the Northwind offshore wind farm to 70% following the acquisition of Parkwind's part of the project. After the sale of Parkwind to Japan's JERA in 2023 for $1.7bn, Aspiravi Offshore - the main shareholder of Northwind with a 40% stake - exercised its pre-emption ...
  • Scorpio Tankers sells product tanker duo for $72m
    Monaco-headquartered Scorpio Tankers has entered into agreements to sell two 2013-built MR product tankers to an undisclosed customer. Scorpio Tankers said that it would be selling the 49,990 dwt tankers STI Larvotto and STI Le Rocher for $36.15 million per vessel. Following the sale of the two vessels, the New York-listed firm will have a ...
  • Sinokor pockets $3m from swift cape play
    In a rare asset play for Sinokor Merchant Marine, the Korean company has pocketed a swift $3m from a cape it picked up last November. Sinokor bought the 2009-built, 170,000 dwt Genco Commodus four months ago from Genco for $19.5m. The ship was delivered in January and changed name to Enco Ommodus. It has now ...
  • Study finds ports are not ready to handle onboard captured carbon dioxide
    A recent study commissioned by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), in collaboration with Lloyd's Register and Arup, has identified low port readiness as a major hurdle bottlenecking the adoption of onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) systems as a practicable decarbonisation solution. Whilst the technologies required for offloading onboard captured CO2 exist at ...
  • Carlyle Group in discussions to enter German shipyard sector
    The German shipyard sector could be in for a shake-up with American private equity giant Carlyle Group opening discussions to buy into thyssenkrupp's marine business in a deal valued at $1.6bn with due diligence under way. At the same time, talks are being held with the German government on the state's participation in thyssenkrupp's marine ...
  • Fleet supply and trade growth get the balance right for dry bulk
    Owners are drawing strong encouragement for the near-term prospects of the freight markets and are right to do so, says Plamen Natzkoff from Maritime Strategies International. In its latest, Q1 2024 forecast, Maritime Strategies International (MSI) forecasts a positive year for trade growth in the dry bulk sector, supported by signs of a broad-based improvement ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Teqplay
    In anticipation of the inaugural Geneva Dry event taking place on May 2, where digital solutions providing actionable insights take the spotlight, Léon Gommans, CEO and co-founder of Teqplay, delves into the pressing needs of clients in the dry bulk sector and the significance of ROI in technology investments. Gommans paints a vivid picture of ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 20, 2024
  • Euronav sells old VLCCs, orders new ammonia-ready ships
    Euronav says recent deals underscore its commitment to growth and the establishment of a benchmark in sustainable shipping
  • Capital Product clinches sale of three more boxships
    Latest disposals will reduce partnership's boxship fleet to eight units
  • Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum publishes safe loading guidelines
    Checklist designed to reduce risk when used in conjunction with existing procedures
  • Bahamas warns IMO of dark fleet 'time bomb'
    The Bahamas issued a lengthy warning to IMO of the environmental risks of the dark fleet, while India raised concerns...
  • World Shipping Council launches campaign against wildlife trafficking
    Issue poses significant threat to biodiversity, local and national economies, and national security, boxship trade association warns
  • Red Sea rerouting hits east Mediterranean transhipment hubs
    The closure of the Red Sea route to the Mediterranean has seen larger vessels skip the region; this in turn...
  • Containership charter rates show signs of stabilisation
    "It is unclear at this stage if rate stabilisation is a simple plateau or the beginning of a reaction to...
  • IMO dismisses industry call to come clean on CII failings
    IMO members states yesterday shot down a motion by the Bahamas, Liberia and industry groups to tell the wider world...
  • Braemar numbers flatline as tanker shop bounces back from delisting
    Firm hails 'strong performance' as revenue and underlying operating profit fall slightly
  • Euronav exits Belgium's Bel 20 index as share price plummets
    The final closure of CMB's Euronav takeover this week breached Euronext rules on ownership exceeding the 85% threshold. That means...
  • Hub port performance critical to Gemini success
    The Gemini Cooperation is reducing the number of points of failure in the network; but to achieve reliability, each of...
  • Danish authority probes dark fleet tanker collision en route to Russia
    Danish Maritime Authority states that the Panama-flagged Andromeda Star was involved in the incident, while investigation is underway
  • Eight seafarers dead, two missing as chemical tanker capsizes off western Japan
    Japan's coast guard confirms deaths of eight seafarers, with two crew missing, as the 1,168 dwt Keoyoung Sun capsizes off Mutsure Island near...
  • Dry bulker party lacks conviction without China tailwinds
    The drop in commodity prices seems to suggest slowing demand. Data also shows China's steel exports and coal imports have...
  • Daily Briefing
    ECA loophole letting ships dodge NOx pollution limits, IMO told | Gabon, UAE, Mauritius offer regulatory safe haven to sanctioned...
  • Houthi-hit bulker True Confidence opts for sanctioned salvor after it is refused refuge in Djibouti
    In a repeat of the Rubymar incident, where salvors refused to engage due to security concerns, owners of the stricken...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 20, 2024
  • Small trucking firms handling more freight, slowing capacity drain: survey
    A Truckstop.com survey of more than 2,000 US motor carriers found those fleets drove an additional 3,000 miles in 2023 and handled more loads, staying on the road and slowing an expected decline in available capacity.
  • SC Ports lands deal seeks to make North Charleston ready for bigger ships
    The purchase of an industrial site next to the terminal is part of Charleston's plan to allow the facility to handle container ships that are double the size of the vessels it can currently accommodate.
  • APM enhances partnership for ultra-large container terminal at Haiphong port
    The terminal operator said it hatched a new agreement with a Vietnamese logistics company that increases its involvement in developing an ultra-large container terminal in the country's northern region.
  • India-US carriers lower spot rates for end-March sailings to push bookings
    As the market softens, carriers have jettisoned previously announced rate activity for March, with Mediterranean Shipping Co. canceling a $1,000-per-container general rate increase and CMA CGM again postponing a peak season surcharge.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 20, 2024
  • Russian petrochemical exports under threat after mass attacks on refineries
    Drone strikes are part of Ukraine's strategy to cripple production
  • Capital Product confirms biggest sale yet in container shipping exit
    Divestment campaign nearly halfway done amid new focus on LNG and the 'wider gas business'
  • Scorpio's Robert Bugbee speaks out on dividend prospects after $72m sales windfall
    Scorpio Tankers has net debt target in sight, but what does its president say about returning capital?
  • Carsten Mortensen-led Dee4 Capital raises $92m for second fund
    J Lauritzen and S41 buy stakes in new fund and management company
  • Shipping investor Dee4 Capital raises $92m for second fund
    J Lauritzen and S41 buys stakes in new fund and management company
  • India to prosecute 35 Somali pirate suspects captured during Ruen rescue
    Navy official says detainees will arrive in India on Saturday
  • Skyrocketing LR2 tanker rates could force owners to look at smaller ships
    The largest product tanker owners continue to make big gains
  • Armona waves farewell to 'beloved' tanker as Petrogas boosts product fleet
    Istanbul-based owner confirms sale of 2009-built vessel for Canary Islands business
  • €50bn Nordic high yield bond market attracts international investors as it reaches beyond shipping and oil
    Pareto Securities sees 'strong sentiment' and high activity in the market
  • Andreas Sohmen-Pao's BW Group sells Hafnia shares for $178m as it sets for US listing
    Sohmen-Pao's BW now holds 43% of product tanker owner
  • Eight seafarers killed and two missing after tanker capsizes off Japan
    Search operation continuing after South Korean vessel overturns in storm
  • Capesize rate correction arrives with big mining companies absent
    Spot rates continued to cool on Wednesday and a selloff rolled on in the futures market too
  • Container carrier operating margins worst in five years prior to Red Sea crisis
    Several lines were headed for financial trouble before Houthi attacks turned markets around
  • Commodities trader Hartree Partners strikes six-vessel deal to rebuild tanker fleet after VLCC exit
    US commodities firm has made first major shipping deal since 2022
  • John Fredriksen sells LR2 tanker newbuildings to SFL for $230m
    Tycoon's leaseback company enters into deal with his private shipowning interests for Chinese trio
  • SFL buys John Frediksen's LR2 tanker newbuildings for $230m as it seals term charters
    Tycoon's leaseback company enters into deal with his private shipowning interests for Chinese trio
  • Peter Dohle Schiffahrts accelerates push into roaring capesize market
    German shipowner better known for boxships is building a presence in the big bulker sector
  • Cargo ship flees port in Haiti after being hit by volley of bullets
    Shipowners have halted calls amid chaos in Caribbean country
  • Broker Braemar hikes shareholder payout after 'strong' annual performance
    UK group also reports big rise in forward orderbook for current year
  • Seven seafarers killed and two missing after tanker capsizes off Japan
    Search operation continuing after South Korean vessel overturns in storm
  • Tufton brokers deal to bring in Middle East investor as co-owner of Stena Bulk tankers
    Swedish company says agreement for IMOIIMAX ships will expand market reach
  • Bulker reports suspicious approach by suspected pirates off Oman
    Ladders spotted on small boat with seven people on board
  • Shadow fleet tanker collision probed by Danish Maritime Authority
    Incident involving the Andromeda Star took place earlier this month
  • Suspected pirates approach bulker off Oman
    Ladders spotted on small boat with seven people on board
  • Harry Vafias spin-off C3is raises $6m in face of Nasdaq delisting threat
    Deal created 120m new shares and caused penny stock to plunge further
  • Scorpio Tankers sells two MRs after previous sale rumours fell flat
    US owner makes deal totalling $72m
  • Star Bulk linked to fresh deal amid Greek supramax sale fest
    US-listed owner has raised about $350m from 19 sales on the secondhand market over the past 12 months
  • Oil majors Chevron and ExxonMobil securing VLCC and suezmax tonnage
    Big oil players continue tying large crude carriers on long-term employment
  • Broker Braemar hikes shareholder pay-out after 'strong' annual performance
    UK group also reports big rise in forward order book for current year
  • Three seafarers missing after tanker capsizes off Japan
    Eight other crew members rescued after South Korean vessel started taking on water
  • Out-of-control container ship crashes into three cranes
    Video footage shows large vessel toppling the huge structures at Kocaeli port in Turkey
  • BW Group to sell up to $190m in Hafnia shares to boost trading ahead of US dual listing
    Sohmen-Pao remains committed to being the leading long-term shareholder
  • Shipowner shortlist emerges for TotalEnergies LNG bunker vessel newbuilding
    Five names remain in running to build next-up unit as major extends its fuelling reach
  • Singapore's JUB flies under the radar to build 18-strong liftboat fleet
    Company looks to extend its global reach with latest acquisition with Africa high on its target list
  • Are yards still storing keels that allow shipowners to follow old pollution rules?
    Regulators seek to close nitrogen oxides loophole as Norway and Canada propose extending emissions control areas
  • Petronas and YPF invite offers for early design work on Argentina's FLNG unit
    Partners get ball rolling on planned floating LNG producers

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 20, 2024
  • Air cargo market rides an incoming wave, but can it last?
    The air cargo logistics sector is enjoying good volume growth so far this year, but it remains to be seen if the new momentum can be sustained.
  • Hapag-Lloyd CEO predicts early peak season for ocean shipping
    Will shippers pull forward freight to avoid East Coast port labor disputes?
  • DOT confirms boost in West Coast container imports
    The Biden administration is getting a clearer picture of freight flow changes with new data from inland intermodal hubs.

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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
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
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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