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February 23, 2024

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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
  • India's GDP growth projected at 7 pc in FY25: RBI
  • New trade route announced bypassing the Red Sea and involving Mundra Port
  • Government focused on enhancing indigenous capacity in shipbuilding & repair: Secretary at workshop
  • Imports from North Korea (KP) / Exports to North Korea (KP)
  • Private, state ports' grow faster
  • Use of scrubbers saves 13 billion USD for lines
  • Rescheduled dredging plan for Indira Docks
  • Lentil imports from Canada surge
  • APEDA facilitating start-ups in the marketing and export of millet-based value-added products
  • IMO called on to solve legal inconsistencies in ship recycling conventions
  • Gaza war, Red Sea attacks threat to world economy: IMF, WB
  • Global pool of shipping containers growing expeditiously

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
  • 30 energy efficient locos for Brazil
  • More business in retail beyond obvious candidates
  • Antonov Airlines still performing worldwide
  • Sennder picks new COO
  • Cutting carbon emissions by 90%
  • Asia's first biofuel barge sets sail
  • Another Dubai hub for FedEx
  • ICS2: first companies go live
  • CEO confirmed
  • Scheduled direct train launched in Russia
  • Four facilities, two ports
  • Los Angeles starts 2024 on a high note
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Joint initiatives to boost cargo traffic
  • Etihad Airways appoints VP cargo
  • Safety and innovation
  • DHL: a Mid-Atlantic move
  • Green light for Stockholm Norvik

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
  • Unexpected bonus for NOOs as demand for charters increases
  • ...Expeditors has a cost problem? DSV and Kuehne are worse off...
  • India renews open sky policy for foreign air cargo carriers
  • US pledges $20bn to incentivise domestic port crane construction
  • Red tape and emissions trading: ETS hits non-EU shipowners hard
  • Taiwan's Starlux Airlines goes large on cargo with order for five freighters

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
  • Austal Australia adds two more Evolved Cape patrol boats to its order book
    Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) reports that Austal Australia has been awarded a contract extension for the construction of two additional Evolved Cape-class patrol boats for the Royal Australian Navy. The AUD $157 million
  • Equinor says it's "ready to go to work" on Empire Wind
    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced its approval of Empire Wind's Construction and Operations Plan (COP). This is the Equinor project's final approval from BOEM, following the agency's Record
  • Sanmar delivers first LNG-fueled Haisea Marine tug
    Turkey's Sanmar Shipyards reports that Haisea Kermode, the first of the two LNG-fueled escort tugs that it is building for Haisea Marine, has arrived in Vancouver, B.C., joining the three emissions-free Sanmar
  • Callan Marine christens dredge General Arnold
    Joining Galveston, Texas, headquartered Callan Marine's dredging fleet-which includes the General Bradley and MacArthur-is the newly christened 32-inch cutter suction dredge, the General Arnold. The new dredge was built at C&C Marine

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
  • Ensuring container fleet resilience with fuel flexibility
    The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) targets set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other regulatory vehicles, such as the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) and the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) have provided all ship owners and operators with parameters for meeting interim GHG targets in 2030, 2040 and, ultimately, achieving net zero by or around 2050. The extension of the EU
  • Scrubber savings reach US$13 billion, reports Sea-Intelligence
    According to Sea Intelligence, the IMO2020 regulations require the use of fuel oils containing less than 0.5% sulphur, such as Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO), or alternative compliance methods like exhaust gas cleaning systems, known as scrubbers. Scrubbers enable shipping lines to utilize higher-sulphur fuel oils (IFO380), which are cheaper. With a growing number of scrubber installations, th
  • Two dead, three missing after container ship hits bridge in Chinese port
    Two people were killed and three others missing after a boxship hit a bridge in Guangzhou in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong this morning (22 February). Around 5.30 am, Liang Hui 688, a 2016-built 5,000 gt domestic Chinese container ship, reportedly hit the Lixinsha Bridge in Guangzhou's Nansha district, causing the bridge to collapse partially. Consequently, four cars and one motorcyc
  • Europe's largest quay cranes arrive at DP World's London Gateway
    DP World has received Europe's largest quay cranes at its flagship London Gateway logistics hub, marking its latest investment to boost the United Kingdom's future trading capability. Weighing more than 2,000 tonnes, the giant cranes will come into service at London Gateway's new fourth berth , set to open this summer. Following a two-month journey from China, the quay cranes arrived at London Ga
  • BIMCO publishes ship financing forms for uninterrupted use of vessels
    BIMCO has published two standard Quiet Enjoyment Letters (QELs), the first standard form QELs available to the industry, to offer a tool that can ensure the charterers' uninterrupted use of a ship if the owner defaults under the financing facility. The QELs will be provided by the lender to the charterer to ensure that the charterer, who does not have a contractual relationship with the lender bu
  • Major Swedish port gains status in European Union network
    The recent designation of comprehensive status for Stockholm Norvik Port marks a significant milestone following the approval of an agreement on European Union regulations for the development of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). As an integral part of the EU transport network, this status enables the Swedish port to pursue EU funding opportunities, paving the way for further enhanceme
  • Rotterdam sees TEU decline amid stable financial results
    The Port of Rotterdam handled 13.4 million TEUs in 2023, translating to a 7% drop compared to the previous year's figures. Additionally, the container throughput in tonnes was 130.1 million tonnes, lower by 6.8%. "Container throughput has proved to be very volatile in recent years in response to Covid and geopolitical developments," said a Port of Rotterdam official, adding that the main reasons
  • sennder appoints new Chief Commercial Officer
    The European digital road freight forwarder sennder announced the appointment of Katherine Boesen as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Boesen's addition marks a significant milestone in sennder's growth trajectory as it aims to bolster customer relationships with major shippers across Europe and reinforce the value proposition of its platform and services, according to the company's stateme
  • MSC to open new feeder calls at India's eastern Paradip Port
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) has inked a deal to start a feeder service between Paradip Port (PPT), a major gateway on India's east coast, and Sri Lanka's Colombo Port. The service is due to start in early March, initially offering two or three sailings a week and as volumes build, it will be enhanced to a weekly frequency, according to industry sources. Paradip has traditionally thrived on b
  • Port of Oakland appoints new maritime marketing manager
    The Port of Oakland has appointed Carolyn Almquist as its new maritime marketing manager, bringing with her extensive experience from the private sector in international trade. Almquist joins the Port of Oakland following a 25-year tenure at American President Lines (APL), a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group. Throughout her career at APL, she progressed to executive leadership positions, including

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
  • Castor sells bulker to Panagiotidis family member for $16.2m
    Cyprus-based bulker and boxship owner Castor Maritime has sold one of its bulkers for a price of $16.2m. Castor Maritime entered into an agreement to sell the 2010-built kamsarmax bulk carrier to an entity beneficially owned by a family member of Petros Panagiotidis, the company's chairman, CEO, and CFO. The company has already sold vessels ...
  • Stonepeak splashes $3bn for half of largest US offshore wind project
    Investment firm Stonepeak has bought a 50% interest in Dominion Energy's 2.6 GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project for $3bn. The deal for the project stake was made with a subsidiary of Stonepeak Partners, an infrastructure investment firm managing over $61bn in assets. The transaction is scheduled to be completed by the end of ...
  • Teekay Tankers makes move on its final eight leased ships
    Teekay Tankers has set to wrap up its vessel buyback programme having agreed to take back eight and final remaining tankers tied to sale and leaseback deals. The New York-listed firm will be paying $137m for the transactions, which should leave the Kevin Mackay-led mid-sized tanker player free of debt in the first quarter of ...
  • Genco confirms sale of capesize duo
    US-listed Genco Shipping & Trading has continued its fleet renewal push and confirmed earlier broker reports about disposing of two more elderly capesize bulk carriers. The John Wobensmith-led owner of more than 40 dry bulk ships has sold the 2010-built Genco Claudius and 2009-built Genco Maximus for delivery to unnamed buyers in February and March, ...
  • Kishore Rajvanshy steps down at Fleet Management
    Hong Kong's Fleet Management (FLEET) has begun the search for a new managing director as co-founder Kishore Rajvanshy decided to step down from the role after three decades. As part of the leadership transition, Angad Banga, chief operating officer of FLEET parent company, The Caravel Group, will co-lead FLEET with Rajvanshy. Rajvanshy will continue to ...
  • PGS awarded 3D survey deal in the Mediterranean
    Oslo-listed seismic player PGS has been awarded a 3D project in the Mediterranean for an undisclosed energy company. The vessel will be used for the project and is scheduled to start the survey in early March. The project has a total duration of approximately 30 days. This project was not included in the $336m order ...
  • Yara Marine Technologies rebrands to Manta Marine and reveals new leadership
    The shipping industry's green tech supplier Yara Marine Technologies (YMT), recently sold to Geneva-based Okapi Supply Trading Advisory, has been rebranded and revealed a new leadership team. The company, now named Manta Marine Technologies, will be led by CEO Ina Reksten (pictured), who previously served as the deputy CEO and COO. Outgoing CEO Thomas Koniordos ...
  • Shell and Simply Blue exit floating wind projects
    Energy major Shell and Irish offshore renewables developer Simply Blue have opted to exit floating wind joint ventures to better focus on other markets. Shell signed a sales and purchase agreement with Hexicon transferring full ownership of the MunmuBaram joint venture. Under the agreement, Hexicon will increase its stake in the project from 20 to ...
  • Plans made to save Houthi-struck bulker from sinking
    An abandoned Belize-flagged bulk carrier which was damaged by Yemen's Houthi missile strike, is still floating despite taking in water. The Houthis had earlier said the vessel was in danger of sinking after claiming the attack that took place in the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb late Sunday and forced the crew of 24, including four ...
  • DOF bags offshore wind farm export cable repair gig
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has been awarded a contract to repair an export cable for an offshore wind farm in the Southern North Sea. The project, awarded by an undisclosed client - only described as an international energy operator, includes the retrieval of the damaged cable and termination, installation, trenching, and commissioning of the ...
  • Minerva Marine offloads its oldest cape
    Greece's Minerva Marine has made use of the hot dry bulk market to offload its oldest capesize vessels. The Andreas Martinos-led diversified owner of more than 70 ships has sold the 15-year-old , the company's first listed bulker sale in nearly 10 years. Brokers in Athens have seen the Jiangnan Shanghai Changxing Shipbuilding-built 177,736 dwt ...
  • Sulmara charters in Atlantic Offshore ERRV for renewables market refit
    Glasgow-based subsea specialist Sulmara has sealed a chartered-in deal with Norwegian owner Atlantic Offshore for an emergency response rescue vessel (ERRV), which will be refitted for work in the offshore renewables sector. The 2014-built Ocean Marlin has been secured on a three-year charter under which Sulmara will carry out a multi-million-pound upgrade to the vessel ...
  • KCA Deutag awarded contract extension by Vår Energi
    Drilling and engineering contractor KCA Deutag has secured more work on the Ringhorne platform in the Norwegian North Sea from operator Vår Energi. Under a two-year extension deal, the Aberdeen-based company will provide offshore drilling and maintenance services through to March 2026. The award of this extension solidifies the partnership between KCA Deutag and the ...
  • Petrobras taps Baker Hughes for Buzios well construction services
    Nasdaq-listed oilfield services major Baker Hughes has won a contract award from Brazilian oil giant Petrobras for integrated well construction services in the Buzios field offshore Brazil. The integrated services project is set to start in the first half of 2025 and will include drilling services, drill bits, wireline, cementing, wellbore clean up, fishing, remedial ...
  • Biden to replace Chinese-made cranes at all American ports
    Election year in the US with hysteria growing by the day about a more strident China has seen the White House take action over a perceived threat at its ports. President Joe Biden yesterday signed an executive order giving the coast guard greater powers to police cyber security at ports, as well as setting in ...
  • JP Morgan pockets tidy profit from cape sale
    JP Morgan is one of many big shipping names that has broken cover this month, joining a string of famous companies bidding or selling in the very active capesize market. This time the cash player is keen to make a profit, selling a mammoth sized bulker it bought from Japanese shipping mammoth Nissen Kaiun in ...
  • Barge rams bridge in Guangzhou
    A Chinese container barge rammed into a bridge over the Pearl River in the city of Guangzhou early this morning, sending vehicles into the water below with a section of the bridge falling into the river. The number of casualties remains unknown. The vessel was travelling from Foshan's Nanhai district towards Nansha in Guangzhou when ...
  • International Chamber of Shipping sets out industry principles to combat harassment and bullying
    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published a guide to combat and eliminate harassment and bullying in the maritime sector. The free industry guidance sets out five high level and eight detailed principles to address the issue. ICS submitted the principles to shipping's global UN regulators, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International ...
  • Broken down bulk carrier barred from entering Australia for a year
    A post-panamax bulk carrier that sat stranded for months in a central Queensland port has been towed back out to sea and banned from Australia. The arrived at the Port of Gladstone in October last year and was set to take a shipment of coal to Southeast Asia. However, mechanical issues saw it moored at ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping enters wind-assisted propulsion space with bound4blue deal
    Eastern Pacific Shipping has made its first move in the wind-assisted propulsion space, signing a deal with rigid suction sail...
  • Fractal Shipping blacklisted as UK marks anniversary of Russian invasion with fresh sanctions
    Tanker owner Fractal Shipping, founded in 2022 with a focus on Russia trades, has been blacklisted by UK regulators for...
  • ICS launches industry guide to combat bullying and harassment
    Initiative comes as ILO and IMO meet this month, and after ILO study finding nearly one in five workers across...
  • Lloyd's List Intelligence agrees data tie-up with UK's Sedna
    Partnership will see Lloyd's List Intelligence's vessel-tracking data integrated into communication software developer's new AI-driven solution for charterers, Pulse
  • Teekay Tankers nears debt-free position on concluding strongest-ever year
    Strong oil demand, the Russian invasion of Ukraine's effect on tonne-miles and low fleet growth propelled mid-sized tanker specialist Teekay...
  • Hanwha Ocean expects order growth after operating loss shrinks in 2023
    Consecutive annual losses turn around, with net profit of $120m. However, operating profit remains in the red
  • Reefer market sees temporary boost from rerouting
    After falling across the past year, reefer rates have seen an uptick in 2024. But the improvement is expected to...
  • Metis links with Danish firm in offshore data analytics tie-up
    Co-operation with Danish offshore shipping company Esvagt takes Greece-based data analytics firm Metis' range of solutions 'in a new direction'
  • More P&I clubs announce renewal outcomes
    Higher premiums, stable pool and improved investment returns should see most International Group affiliates the right side of the line...
  • Wood Mackenzie report highlights key role for Asia-Pacific in global emission reduction efforts
    Renewables and electric vehicles will be key to the regional transition, report's authors say. A significant change to low-carbon energy supply...
  • Norwegian Car Carriers firms shipbuilding contracts for PCTC pair
    Firming of newbuilding contracts by Oslo-headquartered vehicle carrier tonnage provider follows letter of intent signed in November 2023. Including NOCC's...
  • Houthis strike again in Gulf of Aden
    The Iran-backed Yemeni militants are undeterred by international efforts to counter and disrupt their attacks
  • Lloyd's Register appoints new head for OneOcean platform
    LR acquired the software platform OneOcean in 2022. Former maritime and logistics software chief executive assumes control from founder
  • Vitol Bunkers' takes delivery of Asia's first specialised biofuel bunker barge
    Barge design meets regulation and can supply up to 100% biofuel bunker, with the option of being reconfigured to supply...
  • Rajvanshy hands over Fleet leadership role after three decades
    Fleet Management's managing director Dr Kishore Rajvanshy will continue to oversee the ship-related divisions, while other departments will be led by...
  • WinGD and Mitsubishi achieve milestone initial design of ammonia fuel supply system
    Collaboration will ensure that auxiliary systems and integration capability are in place to apply WinGD's engine designs
  • Record US-Europe crude flows as Houthi Red Sea attacks sideline Iraqi imports
    Change in refineries' crude buying patterns across Europe underscore the global recalibration in seaborne oil trades following three months of...
  • Daily Briefing
    Cosco ships join dwindling number risking Red Sea passage | Falls in Red Sea ship traffic stabilise as Suez transits...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
  • NS to eliminate Midwest service from Charleston, Savannah due to low volumes
    Railroad officials informed Georgia and South Carolina port authorities earlier this week, giving them one-month notice that service will no longer be offered to Chicago, Cincinnati and Louisville.
  • Asian shipowners to see €500 million ETS charge this year: analysis
    The ETS will affect 4,000 Asian-flagged vessels, which equates to one-third of the total 12,500 cargo and passenger ships that are subject to the European Union carbon tax.
  • Flexport resurrects Convoy truckload tech as tool for drivers, brokers
    Increased driver adoption of apps in the truckload industry was driven in part by now-shuttered broker Convoy, whose technology was relaunched Thursday by forwarder Flexport.
  • India-Europe trade hit hard by longer transits amid Red Sea diversions
    Carriers are dealing with a significant backlog of cargo that has built up because of longer transit times, cutting down available space for exports and raising rate levels.
  • January cargo spike could suggest import recovery in eastbound trans-Pacific
    The fourth consecutive month of year-over-year growth in US imports from Asia might be a sign the world's busiest trade lane has turned the corner after a lackluster 2023 in which imports declined about 13%.
  • No bump yet in trans-Pacific demand from Red Sea, Panama Canal: Matson
    Matson said its trans-Pacific volume outlook for 2024 is roughly flat with last year owing to modest growth in its Jones Act business and little impact yet from other supply chain crises.
  • White House counters risk of Chinese port cranes with $20 billion for US sourcing
    Along with new funding for the domestic manufacturing of container cranes, the Biden Administration has given the US Coast Guard more power to monitor cyberattacks on port and maritime infrastructure.
  • Savannah reducing 'free time' window to accept export containers
    The change in policy for so-called earliest receiving dates was due to go into effect March 1, but exporters asked the Georgia Ports Authority for more time to adjust their warehouse operations.
  • Ryder expands footprint in Laredo after truck border crossings rose 5% last year
    A new 228,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility near Laredo's World Trade Bridge will help Ryder scale operations for cross-border shippers.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
  • Capesize spot rates jump up as major miners get back in business after Lunar New Year
    Rates were assessed over $2,000 higher on Thursday as activity awakes
  • US LNG project permitting pause adds 'uncertainty' to global markets, Cheniere says
    Chief executive makes impassioned call to US authorities on review of planned new liquefaction
  • Genco Shipping facing 'frenzy' in market for large secondhand bulkers
    Capesize and 'eco' tonnage is a tough find, as even midsized vessels 'fly off the shelf'
  • High-emissions ships risk losing insurance cover, warns underwriter
    Study explores ways insurers could encourage shipping's decarbonisation
  • UK sanctions tanker newcomer Fractal and Turkey's Beks over Russia trades
    It has to be legal: CEO Mathieu Philippe told TradeWinds last month that the company operates within G7 rules
  • High-emission ships risk losing insurance cover, warns underwriter
    The study explores ways insurers could encourage shipping's decarbonisation
  • Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project sanctioned by UK
    Novatek directors were also named in the list published on the eve of the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
  • Tanker newcomer Fractal blacklisted over Russia trades
    It has to be legal: CEO Mathieu Philippe told TradeWinds last month that the company operates within price cap rules
  • Wind vessel supply looking 'very tight', Clarksons says
    But Clarksons Research says growing orderbook is a concern
  • Veteran multipurpose vessel damaged after hitting rocks off Albania
    The Bergfjord was en route to Turkey with a scrap cargo
  • Sailing through a warzone: Fears for seafarers mount as Red Sea crisis takes its toll
    Even when their ship passes safely, the emotional toll on mariners can last beyond their time in dangerous waters
  • Sanko Steamship puts final ship up for sale
    Japanese company came out of administration in 2014 but has struggled to recover
  • Rerouted Red Sea ships face rising threat of piracy, warns IMO chief
    Secretary general Arsenio Dominguez says that the UN body has talked to African authorities to combat any increase in activity
  • Bulker banned from Australia for 12 months amid safety crackdown
    Regulator was disappointed with shipowner's response after engine breakdown
  • Thor Dahl bids farewell to container shipping as it sells veteran vessel
    Company calls time on a profitable adventure in the boxship market
  • Punish Russia with stricter oil price cap, campaigners urge
    Nearly 300 groups demand action to prevent the growth of the shadow fleet hauling Russian oil
  • How is Oaktree's godfather, Howard Marks, like Michael Corleone? It's the convertibles
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at convertible notes and how they pulled Oaktree back into Eagle Bulk
  • Houthi minister says Red Sea is 'absolutely safe' as group 'holds EU talks'
    Hussein al-Ezzi tells Yemeni TV channel that only US, UK and Israel-linked ships will be targeted
  • High seas to prison hell: Captain stuck behind bars after life-changing 'slip of the tongue'
    Captain Zhang Deyi's case highlights the need for an overhaul of how seafarers are treated when things go wrong, say campaigners
  • Chevron opts to retrofit reliquefaction and emissions reduction kit to LNG duo
    Energy major turns to South Korea's HD Hyundai Marine Solution for upgrade job
  • Bulker banned from Australia for 12 months amid ongoing safety crackdown
    Maritime regulator says it was disappointed with KMAX Leader owner's response after engine breakdown
  • Outperforming marine arm lifts Bureau Veritas to record earnings
    French class society looks to strong 2024 on back of strong organic growth
  • Harry Vafias-led StealthGas posts back-to-back record profits
    LPG carrier company hedges its bets in volatile markets
  • 'UK-owned' ship on fire after attack in Gulf of Aden
    UKMTO says two missiles fired at vessel on Thursday morning
  • Boskalis swoops for Altera's fleet of super-large anchor-handlers
    Dutch owner's deal revealed by Brazilian competition ruling
  • Fleet Management hunts for new managing director as Kishore Rajvanshy steps down
    Veteran prepares to pass baton to the next generation at one of the world's largest third-party ship managers
  • Seacon Shipping inks $130m deal for series of tanker newbuildings
    Chinese owner looking to diversify and expand its fleet
  • Norwegian domestic wealth fund's Frontline bet pays off for $1.3bn shipping and offshore book
    Fund added exposure at multiple Fredriksen companies, BW LPG and Hoegh Autoliners
  • Altera Shuttle Tankers mandates banks for $150m bond issue as it posts loss
    Fixed income investor meetings start on 23 February
  • Pelagic Partners builds stake in Hunter Group as it bets on tankers
    Cypriot investor now holds more than 5%
  • Teekay Tankers splashes $137m on final vessel buybacks to go debt-free
    Record markets leave midsize crude tanker giant able to extricate itself from leasebacks
  • Eastern Pacific breezes into wind propulsion with bound4blue sails aiming for 10% fuel cut
    Suction sail technology adds to a variety of efforts by Singapore shipowner to reduce carbon intensity
  • Hope for tanker owners as Dangote refinery set to export first two cargoes
    Product carriers needed to lift fuel oil and naphtha cargoes in Nigeria
  • High seas to prison hell: Captain stuck behind bars a decade on from life-changing 'slip of the tongue'
    Captain Zhang Deyi's case highlights the need for an overhaul of how seafarers are treated when things go wrong, say campaigners
  • Hornblower pulls plug on US cruise arm as American Queen Voyages put under Chapter 11
    Expedition and river cruise company to liquidate under voluntary bankruptcy filing
  • Vitol takes delivery of specialised biofuel bunker tanker in Singapore
    Trader says vessel can also be re-configured to supply methanol

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
  • Business up in January at ports of Savannah, Brunswick
    Georgia Ports Authority said it handled 428,000 containers and 65,400 roll-on, roll-off units in January.
  • West Coast leads latest surge in US container imports
    Following 15 months of challenges, U.S. ports are once again experiencing substantial growth in inbound containers.

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Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
London
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
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
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
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.
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