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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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ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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