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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
  • JNPA's new milestones in efficiency and capacity
  • PSA Singapore, Evergreen Marine set up a JV for Container Terminal Operations in Singapore
  • Asian Shippers' Alliance reaffirms commitment to resilient and sustainable global trade
  • MOL and MPA ink MoU to deepen cooperation indecarbonisation, digitalisation and human resources development
  • Tirupur textile hub gains from B'desh unrest
  • Some sugar shipments from India missing: Maldives
  • European LNG cargo prices seen rising
  • India's food grain output seen up by 5.4 pc
  • Govt sticks to 6.5-7 pc GDP growth forecast for FY24-25
  • India cautious on imposition of retaliatory duties on EU goods
  • You Ask We Answer
  • Allcargo Gati strengthens Saharanpur cluster, boosting handicrafts and wooden decor supply chain
  • Twelve new industrial cities step toward realizing a Viksit Bharat
  • Dairy import certificate norm needs to be delayed: US

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
  • "Hell on Wheels" against tradition
  • KTZ to augment transit capacity in Kazakhstan
  • Ceva launches low-carbon logistics
  • GIS for Algiers
  • Three more locos for Regiorail
  • VTG welcomes CCO
  • Strengthening ties with Chinese automakers
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Simplifying air cargo bookings
  • Dublin-based distribution for Jysk
  • Krone improves customer services
  • Sustainability awards are out
  • Solar-powered logistics facility underway

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
  • MSC adds even more port calls to its 2025 standalone network
  • Indian exporters elated as they escape Trump's tariff plan
  • Amazon staff in 20 countries set for 'Black Friday/Cyber Monday' strikes
  • Analysis: $100m Freightos - hedging downside risk
  • Schneider boosts dedicated fleet with Cowan buy - and eyes further M&A
  • Evergreen to establish dedicated Singapore box terminal in JV with PSA
  • Lufthansa Cargo to supply SAF for Maersk airfreight clients
  • OVP launches Nantong's first deepsea service via the Red Sea

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
  • New Meghna Group LPG carrier will have Wärtsilä cargo handling system
    A new fully-pressurized LPG carrier being built for Meghna Fresh LPG, part of the Dhaka, Bangladesh-headquartered Meghna Group of Industries, will have a Wärtsilä Gas Solutions cargo handling system. The group is

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
  • CMA CGM applies surcharges from Indian Sub and Middle East
    French container carrier CMA CGM has announced new surcharges from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to worldwide destinations. The company will implement a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS), effective from 15 December 2024 (based on the loading date) until further notice, for shipments originating from the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea, and Egypt, destined for the US East Coast
  • New report highlights alarming freight crime trend in Italy
    TT Club, in collaboration with BSI SCREEN and TAPA EMEA, underscores the increasing threat to the Italian supply chain pose chiefly by organised crime and its sophisticated theft methods. The extensive report, which draws on the wide-reaching data resources of the three organisations, shines a spotlight on the dynamic and evolving nature of freight crime in Italy, and the steps necessary to comba
  • Global schedule reliability sees slight uptick in October
    Danish shipping data analysis firm Sea-Intelligence assessed the schedule reliability of major ocean carriers. In October, global schedule reliability rose slightly by 0.9% points month-over-month (M/M), reaching 51.5%. Throughout 2024, schedule reliability has generally remained in the 50%-55% range. "Source: Sea-Intelligence.com, GLP Report, issue 159"
  • The Growing Trend of Oversized Sunglasses
    When it comes to making bold fashion statements, oversized sunglasses are back in the spotlight. Loved by celebrities, influencers, and eyewear aficionados, these larger-than-life accessories have once again claimed their space in the world of fashion. From streetside styles to red-carpet moments, the charm of oversized shades goes beyond being a seasonal trend - they've become a fashion staple.
  • CMA CGM commences new service focused on West Coast of Central America
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced the launch of its new weekly service, Maya Service, dedicated to West Coast Central America. The weekly port rotation of the new CMA CGM's service will be Lazaro Cardenas (Mexico) - Puerto Caldera (Costa Rica) - Corinto (Nicaragua) - Acajutla (El Salvador) - Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala) - Lazaro Cardenas The Marseille-based container line will deploy two v
  • POLB unveils North America's largest charging depot for zero-emissions trucks
    The Port of Long Beach (POLB) has inaugurated its largest heavy-duty vehicle charging depot in North America, catering to Class 8 zero-emissions (ZE) trucks. Operated by 4 Gen Logistics LLC, the facility is equipped with 30 state-of-the-art hyper-fast chargers, each delivering up to 350 kilowatts of power. This setup enables the swift recharging of 4 Gen's expanding fleet of 79 ZE trucks, with pl
  • Gemini Cooperation opens booking in December
    Gemini Cooperation, a new alliance of Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, has announced that it will start accepting bookings in early December. The new container shipping alliance will launch operations in February 2025, but the two partners announced that they will open their bookings on 3 December. Gemini Cooperation confirmed earlier in the year that it will start operations with the Cape of Good Hope se
  • MSC and ZIM to embark on new slot-sharing agreement post-2M
    MSC and ZIM have filed a new slot-sharing agreement with the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) about their Far East-US East Coast services. 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 .
  • Navigating Tomorrow with Autonomous, Solar-Powered Container Ships
    Imagine a revolutionary vision of the maritime industry: autonomous, solar-powered container ships that blend cutting-edge engineering with environmental stewardship. These conceptual vessels offer a glimpse into a future where shipping meets sustainability on the high seas. Designed with a commitment to zero emissions, these silent, solar-driven ships redefine efficiency and eco-responsibility.
  • Freight Investor Services appoints new CEO
    Freight Investor Services (FIS), a freight and commodity brokerage, announced the appointment of George Dranganoudis as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This appointment follows a comprehensive selection process aimed at identifying the ideal candidate to lead FIS into its next phase of growth. John Banaszkiewicz will remain as Chairman, continuing his efforts to expand and strengthen the c
  • Lufthansa and Maersk launch cooperation for airfreight decarbonization
    Lufthansa Cargo and A.P. Moller - Maersk have signed an agreement to promote the decarbonization of airfreight through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The flag carrier of Germany will use 400 metric tonnes of SAF on behalf of Maersk in the remainder of 2024, which is an important contribution in the year-end business with traditionally high cargo volumes. The expected reduction of CO2
  • ABP enhances support for seafarer welfare
    Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK's largest port operator, has announced a new initiative to enhance financial support for seafarer welfare facilities across its network of ports. For several years, ABP's Humber ports have incorporated a positive default option in their vessel booking system (PAVIS), enabling shipping agents to make voluntary contributions to support the Merchant Navy Welfar
  • Construction Loans: Building Your Dream Project with Confidence
    Construction loans are a specialized type of financing designed to help individuals and businesses fund the construction or renovation of properties. Unlike traditional mortgages, these loans provide funds in stages as the project progresses, offering flexibility and tailored solutions for unique construction needs. Whether you're building a custom home, expanding a business, or developing a comm
  • MSC and Eni sign decarbonization agreement
    Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi and MSC Group President Diego Aponte have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on sustainability and energy transition initiatives. Eni, an integrated energy company committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, and MSC, a global leader in transport and cruise services, aim to expand their successful business relationship to new geographic areas and foc
  • Trump vows new tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada
    On 26 November, Donald Trump proceeded with one of his main campaign promises by announcing plans to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, the three main partners of the United States, accounting for more than 40% of the US imports last year. Around 20 days after winning the election, Trump announced the introduction of a 25% tariff on all goods coming to the United States from Mexico a
  • CMA CGM and JA Solar enter into decarbonization partnership
    CMA CGM has partnered with JA Solar, a photovoltaic power generation solution provider, to advance the decarbonization of the maritime supply chain and support a sustainable future. This collaboration underscores CMA CGM's dedication to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050, with the ACT+ range of low-carbon solutions playing a central role. In 2024, JA Solar leveraged sustainable fuel to prevent
  • Europe leads in logistics resilience as East Asia and US could face port congestion risks
    As global demand increases, congestion challenges are likely to strain regional economies, particularly in key areas of Europe, America, and East Asia. UNCTAD predicts that maritime trade volume will grow by 2% in 2024, with containerized trade volume rising by 3.5%. Between 2025 and 2029, it is projected that total seaborne trade will expand annually by 2.4% and containerized trade by 2.7%. This

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
  • Maritime Partners celebrates closing new financing solution for shipping
    Louisiana-based Maritime Partners is celebrating the closing of a $750m, first-of-its-kind warehouse facility, which will be collateralised by three wholly owned business lines within one of its managed funds with a syndicate of lenders led by ATLAS SP Partners. The initial portfolio includes Jones Act tankers, US flagged tankers and other vessels for use in ...
  • Freight Investor Services appoints new CEO
    Freight Investor Services (FIS), a London-based freight and commodity brokerage, has appointed George Dranganoudis as its new CEO. John Banaszkiewicz will continue in his role as chairman. With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Dranganoudis most recently served as deputy CEO at TP ICAP. Banaszkiewicz, founder of FIS, commented: "George's vast ...
  • Rivals scramble to keep pace with MSC
    The unmatched scale and growth ambitions of Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) is forcing competitors to scramble for tonnage. Alpahliner is reporting that MSC has now surpassed 400 secondhand ship purchases since it embarked on a historical buying spree amid the covid pandemic in August 2020. Alphaliner tallies 402 ships, while rival Linerlytica has counted 420 ...
  • Saipem consortium lands $1.2bn BP contract in Indonesia
    Italy's Saipem and its Jakarta-based consortium partner Meindo Elang Indah, have secured a $1.2bn contract from supermajor BP as part of its gas project in Indonesia known as Tangguh UCC. Tangguh UCC, which comprises the Ubadari gas field development, enhanced gas recovery through carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and onshore compression, expands and utilises ...
  • Avance Gas says goodbye as Exmar swoops for last four newbuilds
    John Fredriksen-controlled Avance Gas is to be wound up as it sells its last four ships under construction to Exmar. Avance Gas had sold the majority of its fleet to BW Group earlier this year. It has now found a buyer for four mid-sized gas carriers under construction in Asia in the form of Exmar, ...
  • Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners takes lead in ammonia seaborne trades
    Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) via its Energy Transition Fund (ETF) has signed memorandums of understanding with BW Epic Kosan and F�rder Tankers to develop ammonia-fuelled carriers. The first MOU is with F�rder Tankers to develop a 50,000 cu m ammonia carrier. This vessel will feature high manoeuvrability and ship-to-ship bunkering capabilities, with a first vessel ...
  • Seafarer pay fails to keep up with inflation
    Seafarer pay is the lead story in the November issue of Splash Extra published today. While crews are seeing increases in their remuneration, they are failing to keep up with inflation sparking fury with thousands of men and women working at sea. Elsewhere in the subscription title there's regular market commentary, a deep dive into ...
  • Belships owner eyes selling up
    Kontrari and Kontrazi, investment vehicles controlled by Frode Teigen, the largest shareholder of Belships, have revealed they are looking at selling their position in the Norwegian dry bulk owner. Teigen has hired Fearnley Securities to evaluate "potential strategic alternatives", according to a release. Teigen owns 53.9% of the shares in the Oslo-listed company he took ...
  • Chinese operator of Darwin port in financial trouble
    Landbridge, a Chinese company that runs the Australian port of Darwin, has warned it is in financial difficulty raising the possibility that the Northern Territory (NT) government might terminate its lease of the facility. Landbridge Infrastructure Australia signed a 99-year lease for the port nine years ago. It has made losses each year, while its ...
  • Vietnam Ocean Shipping readies for historic fleet expansion
    Vietnam Ocean Shipping (VOSCO), Vietnam's largest state-owned shipping company, is embarking on its largest fleet expansion in its history. The shipping line's board has approved plans worth more than $400m, which include its first newbuilds in more than a decade. Overall, VOSCO has earmarked cash for two secondhand supramax bulk carriers, setting aside up to ...
  • Seafarer pay failing to keep up with inflation
    Recent reports have indicated that seafarer salaries are on the rise due to a labour shortage in the industry but the actual numbers behind the rise paint a far more complex picture. Survey results from close to 5,000 seafarers published earlier this month by Danica Crewing Specialists suggested wage increases have occurred this year on ...
  • How shipping can get its fair share of the best tech grads
    Shipping has to revamp its image and look more lucrative and agile in terms of career opportunities and growth if it is going to get the cream of the crop coming from the next generation of tech students. The sector has yet to fully adapt its thinking about future talent needs or positions, as very ...
  • November 2024 Review
    China's yuan weakened and stock markets on the mainland and Hong Kong fell in the 24 hours following news that Donald Trump will become the 47th president of the United States, likely ushering in another period of trade wars between the world's two largest economies. Global shipbuilding capacity is set to grow by a percent ...
  • Tankers underwhelm
    As war rages in eastern Europe and the Middle East and as China continues its shadow boxing with Taiwan, voters in the US have made clear their distaste for continuing action as the world's neocon policeman, voting instead for the America first tariffs and borders policy mix. Mr Trump's drill baby drill policy promises another ...
  • Dry bulk fails to deliver
    After a painful October, November presented capesize freight traders with some comfort as the C5 time charter average stabilised at $20,999 per day for the month to date after averaging $20,903 in October but falling by 49% over that month. Freight rates on capesizes sailing from Brazil to China added 11% in the first 22 ...
  • Container crisis deferred until next year
    If you track the health of the liner industry by indices such as the Freightos Baltic liner index, then the 9% increase in the global average for moving a 40 foot box, to $ 3,590 as of November 22, looks like all is well. But many analysts fear that the strength of freight rates reflects ...
  • Analyst Abstract
    Dry bulk More than 20 countries pledged no new coal power at COP29, the global environmental summit held this month in Baku. Tellingly, not one signatory hailed from Asia. Asian economies are taking more and more volumes of coal while the West pulls back from the commodity. According to data from AXS Marine, the volume ...
  • Containers stand out in muted S&P scene
    Aside from the container sector where pricing remains firm, other sectors saw sales ease off this month in line with prices finally cooling. In dry bulk, activity picked up slightly in the second half of the month as some sellers elected to bite the bullet, accepting this lower price environment in order to get the ...
  • Investigating the price ratio between newbuilds and five-year-old ships
    At last month's Maritime CEO Forum in Monaco, John Michael Radziwill, who heads up C Transport Maritime, posited that normally shipping cycles work whereby orders flood in when the price of a five-year-old ship exceeds a newbuild cost. Right now, there's still a gap, 83% for capes, 85% for panamaxes while supramaxes are at 97%, ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
  • Crude tanker cannibalisation of clean cargo winds down (for now)
    One of this year's big surprises has been the high number of non-newbuild crude tankers switching to clean trades to...
  • Yara bullish on ammonia offtakes despite challenges
    Fertiliser maker hopes to woo shipowners with renewable supply. The problem is securing customers first
  • Danish fund manager CIP signs partnerships for first ammonia carrier newbuilds
    Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has joined with Norway's Faerder Tankers and BW Epic Kosan for new ammonia carriers of up to...
  • Cargo insurance rates soften on back of new capacity, brokers report
    Red Sea disruption, Asian port congestion, US strikes, Glencore's switch to captive and extreme weather events top list of concerns
  • Avance Gas to wind down with $268m dividend
    John Fredriksen-owned Avance Gas says it will put shareholders and 'industrial logic' before growth and pay a huge $268m dividend...
  • Former Euronav lawyer named as chair of Britannia Group
    Predecessor Firmin to step down at end of year
  • MSC boosts fleet with more secondhand containerships
    MSC has purchased its fifth 8,400 teu post-panamax from German non-operating owner NSH Northern Shipping. It is also adding four...
  • Port of Darwin operator raises financial concerns
    Debt restructuring by Landbridge's Chinese parent company contributed to the port making a $22m loss in the 2024 financial year
  • The continued rise of marine MGAs
    Marine managing general agents are entering markets where traditional carriers sometimes fear to tread
  • Container reliability shows marginal improvement
    Reliability of containerships is still a huge problem, with just over half of vessels arriving at their scheduled calling points...
  • Frontline decries 'astonishing' share of tankers in illicit trades
    John Fredriksen's Frontline said sanctioned oil trading has continued to hurt its market with 6% of global VLCCs, suezmaxes and...
  • PSA and Evergreen Marine establish joint terminal in Singapore
    As Taiwan's largest shipping line, Evergreen anticipates the addition of dual-fuel newbuildings to its fleet in the coming years
  • Frontline sells 10 suezmaxes in refinance deal
    Frontline said it has refinanced 10 suezmaxes in a $512.1m sale and leaseback with CMB Financial Leasing
  • The Daily View: The rules are changing
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Former Cexim president Liu Lianke given suspended death sentence
    While in his senior role at Cexim, he spearheaded the state bank's rapid growth in ship financing amid China's flourishing...
  • London-based Barbados registry flags 43% of UK-sanctioned ships
    Barbados is the latest post-sanctions refuge for flag-hopping Sovcomflot tankers that have repeatedly reorganised and redomiciled fleet management and registered...
  • First eco-vessel launched for Suez waste and environmental protection operation
    Group could build '10 to 20' waste collection and anti-pollution vessels in Greek and Egyptian yards
  • Ningbo Marine orders four ultramax bulkers
    The order, worth up to $160.6m, cover two firm ships plus an option for two more
  • Daily Briefing
    US turns up heat on Hong Kong over alleged hub role in sanctions evasion | Go it alone UK sanctions...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
  • Trump's labor pick draws longshore and Teamster praise, but trucker ire
    The selection of Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer is seen as favorable to unions, with the new administration potentially facing the need to intervene if ILA contract talks aren't settled before Trump takes office.
  • Hapag-Lloyd says Gemini alliance cargo bookings to open Dec. 3
    The news from Gemini came as MSC released the latest update to its standalone east-west network that will also launch in February.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
  • Asian shipowners warn of immense burden on detained seafarers
    Seafarers particularly vulnerable in countries with legal systems ill-equipped to deal with complex maritime cases
  • Golar LNG gets presidential thumbs up on FLNG in Argentina
    Company executives 'encouraged' on deployment of their assets after Milei meeting
  • Tsakos sees peace dividend for shipping from peace and reduced sanctions
    Tsakos Energy Navigation chief executive says peace in the Middle East and Ukraine will bring scrapping and reconstruction
  • Tsakos calls for world peace and free trade as shipping profits from wars and sanctions
    Tsakos Energy Navigation chief executive says peace in the Middle East and Ukraine will bring scrapping and reconstruction
  • Defunct Bed Bath and Beyond seeks to lift claim against container giant OOCL beyond $44m
    Chinese-controlled liner operator's lawyers complain of pressure tactic
  • IMO should focus on shadow fleet not decarbonisation, Frontline chief says
    Lars Barstad optimistic that incoming US government will take tougher stance on 'unregulated market'
  • Focus on shadow fleet, not decarbonisation, says Frontline chief
    Tanker company boss hopeful that incoming US government will take tougher stance on 'unregulated market'
  • Golar LNG and YPF get presidential thumbs up on FLNG in Argentina
    Company executives 'encouraged' on deployment of their assets after Milei meeting
  • Swimming in cash: Avance Gas as 'liquid as the seven seas' ahead of 'final voyage'
    Oystein Kalleklev explains how more than half a billion dollars in dividend is on its way to shareholders
  • Almost half of ballast water systems failing port state inspections, experts warn
    Up to 44% of systems inspected don't pass discharge limit criteria
  • Golden Ocean stock falls despite 'strong' results as forward bookings look weaker
    Sell-off comes on the same day as John Fredriksen's tanker owner Frontline sees shares decline
  • Seaspan sells five boxship newbuilding contracts to ONE as profit falls
    Vessels on order in China novated to Japanese-controlled line
  • Tanker owners braced for fresh blow with Opec set to keep oil tap turned down
    VLCCs might have to wait until the spring for any additional Middle East barrels
  • 'When you are ready': How Peter Livanos and Dan Odfjell sealed tanker merger
    Norwegian owner remembers how Greek links paid off with big deal in 2000
  • 'Encyclopaedic knowledge': Renowned WFW legal eagle Nigel Thomas retires after 37-year stint
    Familiar face in shipping's legal circles is calling it a day
  • Frontline stock crashes following weak results and disappointing outlook
    DNB and Arctic see consensus estimates to come down
  • 'Today, not tomorrow': How Oldendorff chiefs are planning to slash emissions
    German owner-operator has its own methodology
  • Meghna Group expanding LPG carrier fleet with order at its own shipyard
    Bangladeshi owner contracts Wartsila to supply complete cargo handling system
  • Eastern Pacific sells tanker and gas ship in renewal drive
    Idan Ofer-led company has so far sold 11 vessels this year as it awaits wave of newbuilding deliveries
  • State-owned Vosco hunts for 10 tankers and bulkers in potential $400m-plus spend
    Group will target newbuilding and secondhand market for fleet expansion
  • Courage Investment Group shares suspended in Hong Kong, pending M&A news
    Former Courage Marine has sold and bought one supramax each recently, amid rising profit
  • European Union has 48 tankers in sanctions sights in effort to choke off Russia's oil revenue
    And more measures could come in January after Poland takes over the bloc's presidency
  • Hafnia launches $100m share buyback after most profitable nine months in its history
    Boss Mikael Skov says market was softer in third quarter but winter should boost market again
  • Retrofit, lay-up or recycle: LNG steamships face their trilemma
    In a dismal market choices on vintage vessels fall into stark relief
  • 'There was a devil in me': Dan Odfjell recalls Westfal-Larsen divorce and buying John Fredriksen's fleet
    Chemical tanker veteran looks back at some of the recent highlights of the Norwegian group's 110 years in shipping
  • Paid in full: John Fredriksen banks last of $470m owed by Frontline
    Tycoon had loaned cash to his tanker company to complete acquisition of 24 VLCCs from Euronav
  • Golden Ocean Group reveals vessel sale proceeds after profitable quarter
    Bulker owner's results have held steady, while its balance sheet has been boosted by a refinance deal
  • Frontline sells 10 suezmaxes in Chinese refinancing deal as profit weakens
    John Fredriksen tanker company agrees leaseback transaction with CMB Financial Leasing
  • John Fredriksen's Avance Gas to close down as it agrees sale of final ships to Exmar
    Deal follows huge VLGC fleet disposal to BW Group earlier this year
  • Letter from Hong Kong: Asian shipping gets its mojo back
    In Hong Kong shipping circles, it's what they don't tell you that counts
  • Retrofit, lay-up or recycle: LNG steamships face their trilemma
    In a dismal market choices on vintage vessels fall into stark relief

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
  • China bulk carrier suspected in Baltic cable damage
    The Chinese bulk carrier Yi Peng is suspected in damage to undersea communications cables in the Baltic Sea.
  • October freight traffic mixed at Gulf Coast ports
    Container volumes in Houston and New Orleans fell in October, while Corpus Christi, Texas, was boosted by crude oil shipments.
  • US warns of cyberthreat from China container cranes
    Maritime transportation could be vulnerable to remote attacks, the U.S. Coast Guard states in a new security directive.
  • Avianca faces delivery delays for Airbus converted freighters
    Delivery of replacement aircraft for five freighters recently retired by Avianca Cargo has been pushed back by six months or more, but the airline has still been able to maintain revenue levels.

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European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
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 Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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