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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges concludes its roadshows in India with panel discussion in Mumbai
  • Globalisation remains at a record level despite geopolitical tensions and uncertainties: Report
  • Decarbonising transport reaffirmed as a common goal at COP 29
  • Cabinet approves PAN 2.0 Project
  • Thermal coal imports dip in Oct.
  • Intimation of stir at ports
  • Three new multi-tracking rail projects approved; to help reduce logistics cost
  • Eni and MSC work together to achieve decarbonisation
  • Ashuganj cargo terminal construction starts in B'desh
  • Allcargo Gati Air Express launches the fastest direct delivery services to Imphal and Varanasi
  • BIAL gets AAA rating
  • Blue Dart Express registers profit in Q2
  • FedEx launches Guangzhou-Bengaluru air freight service

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
  • Switzerland: more mail by rail
  • Barcelona prepares OPS for January ferry rollout
  • Two hydrogen stations open in Alberta
  • Air Creebec to take over its first ATR freighter
  • Johannes Trost to chair the legal committee
  • To Rotterdam and beyond
  • Strengthening South India's role in global trade
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Road haulage association founded
  • From Kuehne + Nagel to KLN

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
  • Trump vows 25% tariff on imports from Canada/Mexico and adds 10% to China
  • UK supermarket supply chains hit by Blue Yonder cyber attack
  • Departing CFO claims Freightos will make profit in 2026 after reporting Q3 loss
  • 'Unending' MSC ship-shopping spree the driver for charter rate rebound
  • Trump tariffs 2.0 - be careful what you wish for
  • Panama Canal chief floats land bridge option to ease future drought restrictions
  • Hong Kong Airport celebrates as 'landmark' three-runway system takes off
  • First Geodis win rumoured as Ceva-Bolloré integrate the talent
  • Zim faces FMC probe into $137,000 detention fees after container 'error'
  • Azerbaijan boosts trade ambitions with new cargo village and airport project
  • Hapag-Lloyd warns customers EU ETS surcharge will 'roughly double'
  • COP29: aviation falling short and showing 'lack of ambition'

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
  • Vard Electro delivers SeaQ Communication for Ulstein CSOV duo
    To meet tight construction schedules, complex shipbuilding projects demand efficient system integration and commissioning from suppliers. Fincantieri group member Vard's marine electrical specialist Vard Electro recently demonstrated its competence in this area
  • PPG wins 50th order for electrostatic application of antifouling
    PPG (NYSE: PPG) has won its 50th order for the electrostatic application of marine fouling control coatings. The project will be carried out on the VLCC Sidr a 336-meter oil tanker operated
  • BAE San Diego wins $212M USS Green Bay contract
    BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair, San Diego, Calif., has been awarded a $212,116,278 firm-fixed-price contract fo the FY 2025 docking selected restricted availabilty (DSRA) of USS Green Bay (LPD 20). The
  • VIDEO: Marine Log's Top Women in Maritime speak
    The inaugural Top Women in Maritime Celebration, hosted by Marine Log, made its mark by shining a spotlight on the incredible achievements of women in a field long dominated by men. Now,

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
  • APM Terminals Suape begins construction of Latin America's first fully electrified terminal
    Brazil's APM Terminals Suape has officially commenced the construction of Latin America's first fully electrified container terminal at the Governador Eraldo Gueiros Industrial Port Complex (Suape) in Pernambuco State. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on 22 November, was attended by several officials and executives, including Silvio Costa Filho, Minister of Ports and Airports; Raquel Lyra, Gover
  • Hamburg and Vancouver ports ink collaboration deal
    Germany's Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and Canada's Vancouver Fraser Port Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration across various port-related priorities, including decarbonization, safety, and cruise operations. Signed on 7 November, the agreement outlines plans to enhance cooperation in key areas such as maritime decarbonization, safety advancements,
  • Port of Melbourne releases sustainability report for 2024
    The Port of Melbourne has published its 2024 Sustainability Report, outlining the progress made over the past year. As Australia's largest general cargo and container port, located at the heart of Melbourne, sustainability is central to the Port's purpose, strategy, and the achievement of its goals and priorities. In FY24, the Port of Melbourne reached several key sustainability milestones under
  • BIMCO introduces FuelEU Maritime Clause to support decarbonization compliance
    Starting 1 January 2025, the FuelEU Maritime Regulation will take effect, prompting stakeholders in the shipping industry to begin preparations immediately. To assist with this transition, BIMCO has developed the FuelEU Maritime Clause for Time Charter Parties 2024, which was officially adopted by BIMCO's Documentary Committee on 25 November 2024. This clause is designed to help stakeholders alig
  • Middle East trade fuels global container boom despite shifting dynamics
    The container shipping market has become an indispensable backbone of international trade, facilitating the transportation of goods across global markets. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Port Houston records nearly 3.5 million TEUs in first 10 months of 2024
    Port Houston has handled 3,430,212 TEUs from January to October this year, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2022. However, container volumes for October specifically declined by 15% year-over-year, reaching 309,623 TEUs. Despite this dip, overall volumes are expected to remain strong through the year's end, according to the port. In the previous month, loaded imports decreased
  • CEVA Logistics unveils new sub-brand to drive sustainable logistics solutions
    CEVA Logistics is advancing its commitment to sustainability by introducing a new sub-brand, CEVA FORPLANET, to enhance its sustainable logistics solutions and support its global customer base. This initiative is part of CEVA's broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions and reduce the environmental impact of supply chains. The CEVA FORPLANET suite offers a range of low-carbon transport and ci
  • Container handling in Singapore yard paused after boxes fall on forklift
    PSA Singapore has suspended all empty container handling operations in a yard in the Southeast Asian port, after some stacked boxes toppled onto a forklift around 6.40 am local time on 25 November. The accident in Pasir Panjang Terminal 3 caused the forklift driver, 37, to be injured, and he was sent to the National University Hospital in a conscious state. The driver sustained superficial injuri
  • Belfast Harbour secures funding for autonomous tech trial
    A consortium led by Belfast Harbour has secured funding for a feasibility study exploring the use of autonomous technology to transform port logistics and operations across the United Kingdom. This initiative involves a partnership with digital solutions provider Aidrivers and container port operator BCT to trial autonomous technology for Terminal Tractors (TT). These vehicles, essential for movi
  • PSA and Evergreen establish JV for container terminal operations in Singapore
    PSA Singapore (PSA) and Evergreen Marine Corporation (EMC) have formed a joint venture in Singapore to improve operational efficiency and create greater synergies in container operations. The new JV terminal, set to begin operations by the end of 2024, will provide long-term terminal capacity to support EMC's rapidly growing global fleet in PSA Singapore. Both companies will continue to strengthe
  • HADAG and COSCO launch green passenger ferry in Hamburg
    Hamburg-based transport company HADAG has officially launched its newest green-energy hybrid passenger ferry, "Finkenwerder," named after a Hamburg city district. The 33-meter-long vessel, designed to accommodate up to 250 passengers, will operate on HADAG's routes in the Port of Hamburg and along the Elbe. The ferry's vibrant paintwork, created by COSCO SHIPPING Europe, symbolizes the strong par
  • China's String of Pearls and UAE's String of Ports strategies on the microscope
    Both the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China have made significant investments in strategically important ports worldwide to enhance their geopolitical influence and secure trade routes. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Sallaum Lines enhances its presence in Chinese market amid significant investments
    Europe's leading finished vehicle handling ports and shipping companies are grappling with challenges from imbalanced trade flows, sea and port capacity constraints, and labor shortages. A surge in vehicle imports from China and its original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) adds to these pressures. To adapt to these market dynamics and capitalize on the growing influence of Chinese manufacturers, S
  • Maersk revises surcharge from China and Hong Kong to IMEA
    Danish ocean carrier Maersk will be revising the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from China and Hong Kong to the following destinations: Angola/ Cameroon/ Congo/ Congo, Dem.Rep .of/ Equatorial Guinea/ Gabon/ Namibia/ Central African Republic/ Chad/ Guinea/ Mauritania/ Gambia/ Liberia/ Sierra Leone/ Cape Verde Island/ Mali This surcharge adjustment will take effect on 1 December 2024: Or
  • Xi'an, China- Middle Corridor-Europe transit times are now around 30 days
    The "Xi'an - Middle Corridor - Europe" westbound train has been in operation since August 13, 2024 and is now a regular option for transportation. In addition, Beijing Trans Eurasia plans to officially launch the "Europe - Middle Corridor - Xi'an" eastbound service in November 2024 After departing from Xi'an, the route enters Kazakhstan via the Altynkol Border, and transits to container ships at
  • HPC confirms Georgia's National Maritime Single Window implementation
    HPC Hamburg Port Consulting, in collaboration with software provider Prodevelop and local partner Plisk Consulting, celebrates the successful post-implementation health check of Georgia's National Maritime Single Window (MSW). In addition, this innovative digital platform represents a major transformation in Georgia's maritime industry, streamlining operations for over 400 users across the countr
  • KMTC Line bets big on Middle East and Indian trades with newbuildings
    South Korean intra-Asia carrier Korea Marine Transport Company (KMTC Line) has ordered the largest ships in its 70-year history. KMTC Line's representative confirmed to Container News that it is behind orders for two 8,700 TEU ships at HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries. The LNG dual-fuelled and methanol-ready newbuildings, scheduled for delivery in early 2027, cost US$115 million each, representi
  • PSA and National University of Singapore launch supply chain living lab
    PSA International (PSA) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have announced the establishment of the PSA-NUS Supply Chain Living Lab. Recognizing the increasing demand for integrated solutions that go beyond traditional port container handling, PSA has broadened its scope as a global port operator to include services across the broader supply chain. To support this initiative, PSA has c
  • Angel sinking: Taiwanese authorities seek over US$9 million from Norwegian insurer
    Taiwan International Ports Corporation's Kaohsiung branch is seeking TW$304 million (around US$9.4 million) for clean-up costs and lost fishermen's earnings following the sinking of the Palau-flagged boxship Angel on 21 July 2023. The port authority has assessed that pressing the claims against the ship owner is impossible, and the matter will have to be settled with the vessel insurer, Norway-ba
  • Zim share sale will be scrutinised by other operators
    A number of container ship operators will be scrutinising Zim Integrated Shipping's books to see if there are any synergy possibilities with the Israeli carrier, said one financial expert. It emerged on Friday (22 November) that the New York-listed Zim's largest shareholder Kenon Holdings, which is 62% owned by Idan Ofer will sell its remaining 14.8 million shares in the Israel-based carrier, for
  • Prodevelop to provide Port Autonome de Douala with management software
    The Port Autonome de Douala (PAD) is advancing its digital transformation strategy by partnering with Spanish technology company Prodevelop to implement an integrated port management software solution. This collaboration aims to revolutionise the port's operations by streamlining internal processes, enhancing the management of financial and operational data, and delivering superior service to its

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
  • Why Trump's return is neither good nor bad for shipping
    Donald Trump will soon be back in the Oval Office. Pierre Aury wonders whether we are entering a time loop. A 78-year-old man will soon be the 47th president of the US. He will be replacing an outgoing president who was also 78 when he moved into 1,600 Pennsylvania Avenue back in January 2021. If ...
  • PSA and Evergreen form Singapore box terminal joint venture
    Singapore's PSA International and Taiwanese liner Evergreen have established a new joint venture terminal in Singapore, set to start operations by the end of this year. The strategic partnership will offer long-term terminal capacity assurance to the world's seventh-largest carrier's fast-expanding global vessel fleet in PSA Singapore, the terminal operator said in a release. "Environmentally ...
  • Meta taps into Norden's biofuel offering
    Danish shipping giant Norden has sealed a deal with Mark Zuckerberg's Meta for the use of sustainable fuels in its maritime supply chains. The owner of Facebook, which has set a goal of reaching net-zero emissions across its value chain in 2030, has signed up for the so-called Book & Claim model, which sees Norden-operated ...
  • Douglas Wheat steps down as chairman of International Seaways
    Douglas Wheat has stepped down as chairman of New York-listed International Seaways. The industry veteran who has chaired Seaways' since November 2016, will be replaced by Ian Blackley - the company's board member and former top man at its predecessor Overseas Shipholding Group. "Wheat's resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the company ...
  • IWS Fleet and Asso.subsea terminate CSOV charter deal
    Oslo-listed Integrated Wind Solutions (IWS) has seen its subsidiary IWS Fleet terminate a charter deal with Greece-based offshore contractor Asso.subsea for one of its commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs). The Awilco-backed outfit, which owns close to 75% of IWF Fleet, said in its quarterly earnings report that the charter revealed in October 2023 had fallen ...
  • Sweden seeks bulk carrier linked to cable outage
    Sweden is attempting to get this week's most talked about ship to move into its territorial waters as a diplomatic standoff continues over a recent cable outage. The Yi Peng 3, a 23-year-old panamax bulk carrier owned by Ningbo Yipeng Shipping, has been linked to the severing of two data cables in the Baltic Sea ...
  • Shipping needs to change the narrative to attract investors
    Shipping might be a multi-trillion dollar industry and the backbone of world trade, but it is infinitesimally small in the minds of investors. New research from US-based Cavalier Shipping shows that less than 79 US cents out of every $1,000 invested in the US stock market goes to shipping and offshore companies. Shipping companies represent ...
  • CORE POWER teams with Westinghouse for nuclear floaters
    Shipping nuclear propulsion start-up CORE POWER is teaming up with US nuclear firm Westinghouse to design and develop a floating nuclear power plant. The floater, which the companies said could be centrally manufactured and easily transported to operation sites, combining advanced nuclear technology with shipyard efficiency would deliver nuclear energy to islands, ports, coastal communities ...
  • Pemex suspends work for Paratus jackup
    John Fredriksen-backed Paratus Energy Services has received a suspension notice for one of its jackup rigs working for Pemex offshore Mexico. The Oslo-listed Paratus said that the jackup Courageous would temporarily cease operations for 45 days due to delays in the client's preparatory activities at its next location. The 2007-built rig, which has been on ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Seanergy Maritime
    Geopolitical tensions and their impact on global supply chains, the potential postponement of enforcement of environmental regulations, and the extension of vessel age limits are three massive topics that Greek owner Stamatis Tsantanis reckons will form much of the debate at next April's Geneva Dry, the world's premier commodities shipping conference. Tsantanis, who heads up ...
  • Shearwater bags seismic survey offshore India
    Norwegian offshore seismic vessel player Shearwater Geoservices has secured work off the east coast of India. The company said Tuesday it had received a letter of award from ONGC for a large 3D seismic survey. The 2011-built Oceanic Sirius will be utilised for the survey, covering an area of about 2,200 sq km. The work, ...
  • Record lows see LNG spot prices dip below $7,000 a day
    LNG shipping spot rates and time charter rates have fallen to all-time lows, according to research from Joakim Hannisdahl-led Gersemi Asset Management. Dual fuel diesel electric carriers and steam turbine carriers are at or below operating costs, Hannisdahl warned yesterday. The average spot rate assessment for a modern two-stroke 174,000 cu m unit fell by ...
  • Irate investor launches website in ongoing bid to thwart CMB's Euronav takeover
    Alexander Saverys's keenness to put a shareholder dispute behind him, and press ahead with fleet renewal plans at CMB.TECH, formerly Euronav, still faces hurdles, with one especially irate investor group going so far as to create a website detailing its legal tussles. Euronav Scuttled is the web creation of FourWorld Capital Management, a Securities and ...
  • UK unleashes its largest wave of shadow fleet sanctions
    The UK has imposed its largest wave of sanctions to date against Russia's shadow fleet, including ships found not to be carrying correct insurance while transiting the English Channel. Alongside the 30 vessels targeted, insurance companies enabling the fleet have also been sanctioned. "The move will further constrain the Kremlin's ability to fund their illegal ...
  • BIMCO unpacks new FuelEU Maritime clause
    On January 1, the FuelEU Maritime regulation will come into force. With this in mind, global shipping organisation BIMCO has released a FuelEU Maritime clause for time charter parties, which has been developed to help stakeholders align their contractual frameworks. "The FuelEU Maritime regulation will significantly impact the shipping industry, even more so than the ...
  • One in three ballast water treatment systems fail Port State Control
    Over 30% of all installed ballast water treatment systems fail Port State Control D-2 compliance inspections despite 95% of systems having successfully passed commissioning tests. Information submitted by Global TestNet to the International Maritime Organization's Marine Environment Protection Committee revealed that 29% to 44% of operational systems are failing to remove invasive species. Accord
  • Landmark liquefied carbon dioxide vessel gets ready for work
    Trials have been completed and Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co is now delivering a landmark liquefied CO2 carrier called Northern Pioneer to its joint venture owners, Northern Lights. The purple-hulled vessel, sporting a rotor sail, is the first in a series of four 7,500 cu m liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carriers ordered at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
  • How new Trump tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada could impact shipping
    The 'opening salvo' in the next trade war came two months before Donald Trump's inauguration. The president-elect's tariff threat against...
  • Go it alone UK sanctions could undermine Russia price cap, insurers fear
    Common list of targeted vessels would make more sense, underwriters contend
  • TEN eyes 'promising' tanker market for near future
    Busy drydocking schedule impacts results but Greek owner continues churning out strong profits
  • What the climate cash conundrum means for shipping
    The COP climate talks are in crisis with a climate finance black hole opening up, but the failure of those...
  • Norden in book-and-claim biofuel deal with Meta
    Danish shipping company Norden has signed a sustainable fuel agreement with Meta to book and claim biofuel carbon reductions
  • Run of big casualties at NorthStandard down to luck, argues Jennings
    Pool claims for 2021 now substantially top half a billion dollars after backyear deterioration
  • MPCC revenue down as it raises full-year guidance
    'Throughout the quarter, and 2024, the container market has continued to experience considerable influence from geopolitical disruptions,' said MPCC chief...
  • US turns up heat on Hong Kong over alleged hub role in sanctions evasion
    The US intensifies pressure on Hong Kong over its alleged emergence as a sanctions evasion hub facilitating restricted trade with...
  • South Korean shipbuilders win orders for green containerships
    HJ Shipbuilding & Construction has received an order from a European shipping company to build four 7,900 teu methanol-ready, scrubber-fitted...
  • Marine fuel still has cat fine problem five years on from IMO sulphur cap
    Lower sulphur fuels that comply with the IMO regulations have a lower viscosity, which means cat fines sink to the...
  • Bulk carrier values continue decline as freight rates descend
    Capesize values have remained strong but recent offers for a 2011-built capesize were at significantly lower levels than recent sales...
  • More than a hundred charged after Newcastle blockade
    New South Wales police have arrested 170 people at a climate protest which sought to disrupt shipping at Newcastle
  • Former vice-chairman of Guangzhou Port Group assumes chairmanship and party leadership
    Predecessor Li Yibo has been under anti-corruption investigation for over half a year, with no results yet announced
  • Sweden urges Yi Peng 3 to enter its waters to investigate cable damage
    Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson told reporters his country wants the bulk carrier to move into its waters to aid...
  • Container futures plunge on falling spot rates and ceasefire fears
    The market is closely watching whether carriers can sustain next month's planned rate hikes, as Maersk appears to have already...
  • The Daily View: Weak words
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Daily Briefing 26 November 2024
    Idan Ofer buys Oaktree's $3bn Fleetscape portfolio | Idan Ofer to exit Zim as Houthi attacks buoy profits and share...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
  • Evergreen sets up transshipment hub in Singapore with PSA terminal deal
    The agreement was set in motion by Evergreen just weeks after Singapore experienced unprecedented congestion in May and June, with vessel delays of up to 10 days.
  • NYSHEX keeps core vision while evolving in volatile container shipping market
    NYSHEX is making a renewed effort to solve the fundamental problem of ocean container supply chains, promoting the use of index-linked contracts to build contract integrity and certainty.
  • Tightening Europe decarbonization measures will raise shipper costs: carriers
    Carrier compliance with European regulations targeting the reduction of carbon emissions will increase in 2025 and the rising costs that result will be passed on to customers through higher surcharges, liners say.
  • Asia-Europe ocean rates up sharply ahead of carriers' Dec. 1 price hikes
    Average spot rate levels on the Asia to Europe trade lanes have continued to increase through November as an early start to the Lunar New Year pushes up bookings, forwarders say.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
  • US stocks shrug off Trump and hit new highs, but shipping doesn't share the wealth
    President-elect's tariffs talk might have rattled some nerves, but not for long
  • 'Monumental step': CIP forges partnerships with BW and Faerder to develop ammonia carrier fleet
    Fund manager is also in talks with shipowners for VLACs
  • Frode Teigen mulls sale of Belships stake six years after wresting control
    Investment companies hire strategic advisors to evaluate options for stake worth $210m
  • Britannia Group appoints former Euronav big-hitter as new chairman
    Egied Verbeeck starts work on 1 January as chairman of the board at the protection and indemnity club
  • OLT's Livorno FSRU back in business with first LNG import cargo
    Capacity on Italian regasification unit is fully booked through into 2026
  • Seanergy spin-off United Maritime sticks to dividend in 'transitional' loss-making quarter
    Company still bullish about the prospects of its eight bulkers
  • Expect more fines for Russia sanctions breaches, says UK's top enforcer
    Giles Thomson says bigger and more penalties are on the horizon for breaches of Russian regime
  • Freight Investor Services names new CEO as John Banaszkiewicz steps back
    'Johnny B' is going nowhere and will continue as chairman of the brokerage
  • 'Big and chunky': deal-maker Mikkel Gleerup talks up further M&A
    Cadeler boss says scale is vital in wind turbine ship sector with high barriers to entry
  • John Fredriksen's Frontline and Golden Ocean see profit forecasts tumble
    Weak freight markets have pushed down Ebitda estimates for both companies
  • Tsakos Energy Navigation profit drops on fleet modernisation costs
    Tanker owner posts yet another profitable quarter and says it will continue selling older vessels to renew its fleet
  • Veteran VLCC changes hands as secondhand tanker market picks up
    Values for older vessels still falling despite busier week
  • Shipowners, financiers and cargo owners issue hydrogen call to arms after COP29
    Trafigura and Fortescue are among those to agree to 'procuring zero-emission shipping services powered by zero-emission fuels by 2040'
  • Meet Trump's top team: How might his proposed cabinet impact shipping?
    Commerce and Treasury secretaries could push tariff agenda, while national security adviser is known for supporting domestic shipping
  • Hayfin raids secondhand market for pair of Norden capesize bulkers
    Norden appears to have flipped former GoodBulk ships at a profit
  • Northern Lights first liquefied CO2 carrier newbuilding poised for handover
    Historic vessel set to arrive at Norwegian carbon capture and storage project in January
  • Bulker suspected of damaging undersea cables urged to return to Swedish waters
    Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson wants to move forward with probe into two incidents last week
  • Is 'rare' VLCC scrapping the start of a demolition uptick, asks Tankers International
    VLCC scrapping has been rare in recent years thanks to dark fleet and market hopes
  • Golar LNG's Argentina FLNG ambitions boosted as second domestic oil and gas big name jumps on board
    YPF to join forces with Golar LNG and Pan American on Vaca Muerta floater plans
  • AI-powered robots drive Chinese start-up, backed by early WhatsApp investor, with an eye on the West
    Robotics outfit is backed by early investor in Apple, Google, WhatsApp and Shein
  • Greeks to the fore as brisk S&P activity telegraphs aggressive disposal of older bulkers
    Brokers see 'abundance' of dry cargo ships hitting the market
  • Mark Zuckerberg's Meta strikes biofuel deal with shipowner Norden
    Owner of Facebook agrees Book & Claim arrangement for use of sustainable bunkers
  • Awilco-backed Integrated Wind Solutions sets revenue record as ship deliveries continue
    Offshore wind shipowner has four of its six vessels on the water
  • H-Line Shipping joins fire sale of LNG carrier steamships with 29-year old vessel
    Oldest vessels in LNG fleet facing double whammy of tightening regulations and rock-bottom rates
  • 'Potential for softening': Clarksons cautious on 2026 tanker markets as orderbook bites
    UK shipbroker says ordering spree could finally catch up with market, particularly on the clean side
  • 'Amazing investment': Idan Ofer sets up bumper Zim exit with share sale in Wall Street cash machine
    Shipowner set for huge payday after hiring two major banks to sell holding in New York-listed container ship company
  • Busy MPC Container Ships fully booked for 2024 with rates dropping
    Owner says demand remains strong as third-quarter profit falls
  • Navibulgar books six newbuildings to extend orderbook at Yangzijiang
    Bulgarian owner has a total of nine bulkers on order at the Singapore-listed shipyard
  • AI-powered robots drive Chinese startup, backed by early WhatsApp investor, with an eye on the west
    Robotics outfit is backed by investor behind Apple, Google, WhatsApp and Shein
  • BW-backed Cadeler positive on profit guidance as wind ship backlog swells to record €2.4bn
    CEO Mikkel Gleerup says demand still strong at world's biggest installation ship owner
  • South Korean shipyards rake in container ship newbuilding deals worth $1.2bn
    Rig crew evacuated in North Sea after offshore vessel collision
  • Oil rig evacuated after vessel collision
    More than 50 workers are taken off jack-up unit after incident

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
  • Purolator replacing 70-year-old freighters in Canada with ATR72-500
    KF Aerospace is swapping out old Convair cargo planes for more modern ATRs that will fly packages for Purolator in British Columbia.

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