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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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Geneva
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Rome
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Genoa
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Paris
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Leghorn
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APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
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Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
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AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
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Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
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Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
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In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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