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November 28, 2024

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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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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
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
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
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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