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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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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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