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Exim India web site
MARCH 3, 2025
  • Vadhvan Port project gets go-ahead for sand mining from the sea for the purpose of reclamation
  • CTL BHP International Expo & Conference 2025 building up to be a grand event showcasing the best in cargo and logistics
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  • Mumbai Port lighterage charges during monsoon period
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  • National Waterways (Construction of Jetties/Terminals) Regulations, 2025 to open up new opportunities for private players in IWT sector
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  • Consortium of public firms to operate global ports under Bharat Ports Global
  • Govt mulls broad duty cuts to avert US trade penalties
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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 3, 2025
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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
  • Carriers put on a brave face amid further decline in ocean spot rates
  • Expect a shift in airfreight market as ecommerce changes tack
  • Expeditors dismisses legal threat, but plaintiff strikes back
  • U-turn on Canada/Mexico tariff delay - 'drugs still pouring in', says Trump
  • Shopping for M&A business in forwarding?
  • Despite tariffs, EU will need Chinese electric vehicles to hit emissions target
  • South Korean carriers asked to go on reserving slots for SME exporters
  • New BIAL air cargo terminal a boost for India's perishables trade

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
  • ST Engineering opts for Kongsberg design for new walk-to-work OSV
    Kongsberg Maritime is to supply the design and integrated equipment package for a new walk-to-work offshore service vessel (OSV), to be built by ST Engineering Marine in Singapore for an undisclosed leading
  • Japan Marine United and BMT win contract for Japan's next-gen landing craft
    Japan Marine United (JMU) and BMT report that they have been contracted by Japan's Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) to design and build the next-generation high speed landing craft, the Caimen
  • Op-Ed: How the SHIPS for America Act can restore U.S. maritime leadership
    By Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) Flanked by two oceans, the United States has always been a maritime nation. Our dominance over the oceans was a key factor in establishing the U.S. as

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
  • MOL, KEPCO ink MoU for joint carbon credit initiative
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Kansai Electric Power Company (KEPCO) disclosed their agreement, signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU), to explore collaborative opportunities in a carbon removal credit project. Under the terms of the MoU, MOL and KEPCO will undertake research across Africa, Southeast Asia, and other regions to evaluate the viability and economic implications of projects
  • Middle East Ports: Strategic Hubs Amid Growth, Innovation, and Geopolitical Shifts
    Middle East's container ports play a pivotal role in global maritime trade, leveraging their strategic locations along vital shipping lanes connecting Asia, Europe, and Africa. This analysis aims to provide an operational overview of the latest performance of the major ports, infrastructure, and developments, standing in a region increasingly defined by technological innovation, transshipment riv
  • AD Ports to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan
    UAE-based port and terminal operator AD Ports Group formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pakistan Board of Investment in Karachi. This agreement aims to investigate the potential development of an industrial zone adjacent to Karachi Port and Port Qasim, enhancing trade and economic activities in the region. In addition, the Group announced the signing of three other agreements,
  • Port of Klaipeda invests US$320 million in infrastructure upgrades
    Klaipeda Port Authority is firmly advancing its vision to transform the Lithuanian port into a pioneering center for port services, the maritime industry, and green energy. This vision is encapsulated in its ambitious development strategy, which commits to investing EUR 308 million (US$320 million) over the next four years into cutting-edge infrastructure, value creation in maritime businesses, a
  • Port of Barcelona awards US$75 million contract for new Catalunya wharf embankment
    The Port of Barcelona's Management Board awarded a €72,359,045.87 (around US$75.35 million) contract for constructing the embankment of the new Catalunya wharf to the joint venture of Sacyr Construcción, SA and José Antonio Romero Polo, SAU. The project, set to take 27 months, involves constructing a sea embankment as the initial phase for depositing materials dredged from the Spanish port docks,
  • Economic Pressures and Geopolitical Shifts Reshape Global Ship Recycling Operations
    Global ship recycling operations hit some of their lowest activity levels in nearly two decades, while undergoing notable shifts. In 2024, only 324 merchant ships were dismantled worldwide, totaling 4.6 million gross tonnes (GT)-the lowest volume since 2005 and a drop of more than 30% compared to 2023, which was already a subdued year. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Packa
  • OOCL Iris sets multiple records with landmark US East Coast port calls
    The 16,828 TEU container vessel OOCL Iris arrived at Maher Terminals on 11 February, marking a significant milestone for the Port of New York and New Jersey as the largest ship to call at the US port. The OOCL-operated mega boxship travelled from Asia on the 91-day roundtrip Transpacific ECX1 loop, which stops in Hong Kong, Yantian, Xiamen, and Shanghai before arriving in New York and then contin
  • US Tariffs on China-Built Boxships Poised to Disrupt Supply Chains and Exacerbate US Port Congestion
    Amid growing concerns from shipping analysts, the Trump Administration's proposed tariffs on China-built container ships are anticipated to significantly disrupt supply chains both in the United States and globally. According to Peter Sand, Chief Analyst at Xeneta, these fees could lead to fewer port calls by ocean carriers in the United States, potentially resulting in major congestion and delay
  • DP World Posorja joins Portchain Connect
    DP Word-operated Deep-Water port in Posorja has implemented Portchain Connect to simplify the berth alignment process with container lines. The Deep-Water Port in Posorja will use Portchain Connect aiming to increase the quality and speed of their berth alignment with customers through digital handshakes and secure data sharing. Portchain Connect is expected to enable Ecuador's major port to rece
  • Container traffic surges at port of Melbourne
    Port of Melbourne handled 289,000 TEUs in January 2025, achieving a 4% increase over the same month in the previous year. A breakdown of container volumes at a major Australian port shows mixed growth across categories. Full imports (excluding Bass Strait) edged up by 0.2% to 115,000 TEUs, while full exports (excluding Bass Strait) climbed 4.6% to 46,000 TEUs. Full Bass Strait volumes increased b
  • Mexico Grapples with Surge in Chinese Imports Amid Looming US Tariffs and USMCA Challenges
    In recent discussions, United States and Mexico officials are working diligently to address trade issues and avoid the implementation of new US tariffs. The urgency of these talks is underscored by the looming deadline and broader concerns involving trade regulations under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) trade pact. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package
  • Amazon, IKEA and ZEMBA partners to speed up e-fuel adoption
    The Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA), an alliance that includes leading retailers like Amazon and IKEA, has opened bidding for its e-fuel tender, aimed at facilitating the first commercial use of e-fuels in maritime operations. Submissions for the tender will be accepted until spring 2025, with the initiative set to help over 40 member companies reduce around 500,000 metric tonnes o
  • COSCO names world's first ship-based marine factory for CO2 capture
    On 20 February, the world's first Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit equipped with offshore Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology was named AGOGO FPSO at COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry in Shanghai. This vessel stands as one of the most environmentally friendly FPSOs globally, according to the Chinese company's statement. Transformed from a 320,000-dwt ultra-large crude oi
  • COSCO and Kansai Paint roll out "improved" zinc-coated containers
    China's state-owned COSCO shipping group and Japanese paint company Kansai Paint are producing zinc-coated containers in a pilot test of the anti-corrosion technology. Its joint venture with Kansai Paint, COSCO Kansai, has completed coating 700 20-foot containers with graphene zinc powder, more than a year after working with COSCO unit Shanghai Universal Logistics Equipment to explore applying gr
  • Drewry tests new year quotes as tariff impositions and GRIs spell the way forward
    The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) registered a 6% weekly fall (over 15% for the fortnight) recording US$2,629, its lowest since the 60% jump recorded to touch US$2,670 in its first quote of 2024. In essence, these are the lowest ever quotes recorded for the WCI in the post Red-Sea Disruption age. Most key trade lanes have indeed reverted to a 12-month low on prices, with the major share of s
  • Maersk signs deal to assess ship recycling opportunities in Egypt
    Danish container shipping giant Maersk has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport, an Egyptian state-owned entity under the Ministry of Transport. The agreement aims to bolster cooperation in responsible ship recycling (RSR) in accordance with international standards, fostering a sustainable environment while supporting the steel and sc
  • CMA CGM launches new Spain-Algeria direct service
    CMA CGM - Short Sea Lines Division has announced a new loop, ALGA 2, in its EURONAF services. The new weekly service aims to connect the Algerian market with two major Spanish ports, offering direct connections. In particular, ALGA 2 will connect Algeria's port of Alger with the ports of Valencia and Barcelona. The French ocean carrier, which will deploy two container ships on the new service, co
  • MSC revises Asia to North America West Coast service network
    Swiss/Italian ocean carrier MSC has decided to proceed with announced changes to its standalone network of its East/West services. In particular, the company will move the vessel fleet deployed on the Mustang service into the Pacific Northwest. "In response to the current market conditions for Transpacific trade, we have decided to deploy tonnage intended for our Mustang service to trades in othe

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
  • Frontline seals four-ship refinancing
    John Fredriksen's Frontline has secured a fresh refinancing deal for four of its vessels. The New York- and Oslo-listed tanker giant said it had entered into three senior secured credit facilities of $239m in total, which will refinance three VLCCs and one suezmax vessel and, in addition, provide revolving credit capacity in a total amount ...
  • Miclyn Express Offshore changes name to Aesen
    Singapore-based offshore vessel operator Miclyn Express Offshore (MEO) has officially changed its name to Aesen. Following the rebrand, the company will effect respective entity name changes progressively. Clients, vendors, and business partners will be notified as these changes take effect. All other company details remain unchanged. The OSV operator took inspiration for the name from ...
  • MOL and SMT link up on direct reduced iron shipping
    Japanese shipowner Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is joining forces with Cyprus-based dry bulk specialist SMT Shipping to jointly explore options for shipping direct reduced iron (DRI). Interest in DRI produced by reducing iron ore with natural gas or hydrogen is developing as the steel sector ramps up attempts to reduce CO2 emissions. MOL, which has ...
  • Salvors struggle to refloat MSC boxship off Newfoundland
    Thirteen days on from its grounding off Newfoundland, salvors are struggling to work out how to remove the MSC Baltic III from the icy, stormy shoreline near Lark Harbour. With reports emerging of a hull breach, and the ship carrying 1,710 tonnes of heavy fuel oil, local media is reporting the authorities are looking at ...
  • KNOT Offshore Partners in new vessel swap deal with parent
    Shuttle tanker player KNOT Offshore Partners has agreed a new swap dead with parent Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers (KNOT) that will see the company add a modern suezmax in exchange for its nine years older panamax unit. The New York-listed firm is buying the 2021-built 152,800 dwt Live Knutsen from KNOT while selling its 2012-built ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Kpler
    As the week comes to an end there's signs that the dry bulk markets - led by capes - are picking up finally. Will this mini-revival be sustainable all the way through to the end of April when Geneva Dry, the global dry bulk summit, returns for its second edition? Alexis Ellender, the lead analyst ...
  • Cadeler's newbuild wins work on US offshore wind farm
    Copenhagen-headquartered offshore wind installation player Cadeler has signed a firm contract with an undisclosed client for one of its newbuild vessels for work at an offshore wind farm in the United States. This will be the first time Cadeler's second P-Class newbuild vessel, Wind Pace, will be deployed following its anticipated delivery. The work is ...
  • Maersk explores ship recycling in Egypt
    Maersk has signed a memorandum of understanding in Egypt to explore green ship recycling in the Middle Eastern nation as part of the government's bid to be less reliant on imported scrap metal. The planned demolition yard will be created at Damietta port to the west of Port Said on the Mediterranean and will be ...
  • Crewmember injured as robbers board chemical tanker in the Singapore Strait
    A crewmember has been injured by robbers who boarded the Singapore-flagged chemical tanker Basset this morning in the Singapore Strait, outside Singapore territorial waters The vessel has now anchored in Singapore waters and the Singapore Police Coast Guard and Singapore Civil Defence Force have been activated to render assistance with the injured crewmember medivacced. Splash ...
  • Karoon buys FPSO working offshore Brazil for $115m
    Australian oil and gas player Karoon Energy has bought the Cidade de Itajaí FPSO for $115m from Altera & Ocyan, the joint venture formed by the Brazilian company Ocyan and Altera Infrastructure. The FPSO was bought by Karoon's wholly-owned Brazilian subsidiary Karoon Petróleo & Gás. The deal also includes approximately $8m of transaction costs. The ...
  • Maritime diversity and inclusivity in the Trump era
    Claudia Paschkewitz, director of sustainability, diversity and inclusion at Columbia Group, writes about the impact Donald Trump's rulings on DEI will have on the maritime industry. US President Donald Trump's recent ruling against diversity and inclusivity measures is a step backwards in the progress that has been made around the world, and it could have ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
  • Why geopolitical chaos no longer causes tanker rates to skyrocket
    The global tanker market has grown in scale and has more transparency due to widespread vessel-tracking data, so it is...
  • Dark fleet safety fears not reflected in ship detention rates
    China's post-Covid tightening of inspections of ships on safety grounds has continued unabated, making it the most zealous detainer of...
  • CMA CGM reaps rewards of Red Sea routings but warns of tariff turbulence
    French liner shipping giant flags potential impact of US's higher tariffs, a factor that could prompt the 'reorganisation of global...
  • Transpacific spot rate slide raises concerns over US import demand
    The perennial question in shipping: How much are rate declines due to seasonality versus other factors? This is the current...
  • Policy year of two halves, P&I chief executives say
    Clubs discuss varied experiences of 2024/2025 online
  • US-sanctioned LPG shipper 'categorically' denies wrongdoing
    An LPG cargo discharged in Bangladesh last October stirred controversy because of its suspected Iranian origins, prompting a probe from...
  • Disjointed shipping sanctions guarantee failure in advance
    A coherent rulebook should not be too much for which to ask
  • Lauritzen Bulkers chief steps down citing stress
    Less than six months after taking on the role, former Integrity Bulk founder Martin Evgang leaves post at Danish dry...
  • Stricken MSC ship unable to be 'safely refloated' off Canadian coast
    The Canadian Coast Guard says salvage operation continues to be delayed by poor weather and sea conditions, as it seeks...
  • Columbia's O'Neil says post-pandemic crew recruitment disruption has eased
    Columbia Group chief executive Mark O'Neil says seafarers have now gained the attention they deserved
  • Norway's regulators target 'dark fleet' marine insurer Ro Marine for 'illegal activity'
    Order underscores increased scrutiny by regulators into fixed-premium providers operating outside the International Group of 12 P&I clubs seen providing...
  • Frontline reports weak fourth quarter, but sanctions are improving tanker outlook
    Soft tanker conditions dragged Frontline's fourth-quarter earnings lower, but the firm believes tighter sanctions could turn the market around in...
  • The Daily View: Difficult choices
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Eastern Pacific taps Chinese leasing for LNG-powered boxship duo
    Deal strengthens EPS's partnership with Chinese financiers as it expands its fleet with a focus on sustainable shipping
  • Crew injured in Singapore Strait tanker boarding amid surge in armed robberies
    Authorities are assisting the vessel, while maritime officials urge heightened vigilance as armed robbery cases against ships in the Singapore...
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    Shadow LPG fleet swells as Iran crackdown looms | Ports and terminals insurance enticing new entrants | Dry bulk market...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
  • Red Sea, tariffs among 'decisive factors' for liner market in 2025: CMA CGM
    The French liner joined the ranks of its profitable peers, announcing Friday that its net profit rose 2% to $5.7 billion last year on an 18% rise in revenue to $55.5 billion.
  • HMM among carriers to offer rate, space deals to smaller South Korean exporters
    The measures are the latest in a series of support packages announced by South Korean trade organizations and government bodies to help the country's small and medium-sized exporters weather capacity restrictions and volatile freight rates.
  • US chassis manufacturers targeting makers in Mexico, Thailand and Vietnam
    Cheetah Chassis and Stoughton Trailers contend that the same trade practices that led to an influx of low-cost Chinese chassis are now occurring with imports from the other three nations, causing significant financial harm to US producers.
  • Trans-Pacific carriers reaching higher in early 2025-26 contract talks
    Container lines in the US' busiest trade lane, determined to avoid a repeat of last year when they believe they significantly underpriced their services, are seeking rate gains of 20% to 30% for the upcoming service year.
  • Numerous risk factors threatening to slow robust air cargo demand
    The sector is off to a strong start to the year, but tariff-driven trade tensions and other concerns could have a negative impact on the global air freight market, according to industry groups.
  • Next phase of digital forwarding on collision course with AI revolution
    Digital forwarders that emerged over the past decade are coming of age in the era of AI, but not all will make it to the other end.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
  • Trump's tariffs lead CMA CGM to take 'prudent' stance on 2025 after adding $2bn in annual profits
    Liner giant sees $1.53bn in net income in fourth quarter alone
  • Ocean Yield taps Oslo bond market for another $35m
    Tap issue was initiated after inquiries from investors
  • Capesize spot rates rise to near three-month highs
    Market bolstered by continued activity out of Australia
  • Trump officials' jobs axe turns on NOAA, raising claim that it 'threatens maritime commerce'
    Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick previously cited National Weather Service for efficiency
  • Wavelength Podcast: Trump targets shipping, and this time its not with tariffs
    Plus, interest in nuclear grows and your round-up of shipping results season
  • Ocean Yield increases hybrid bond with $35m tap issue
    Tap was initiated after inquiries from investors
  • Frontline suezmaxes and LR2s exposed to US port fee hit, says Lars Barstad
    CEO admits keeping up with latest geopolitical announcements is 'exhausting'
  • Greeks pile into Russia trade as discounted crude flows to India and Turkey
    Vortexa analyst argues Russia has discounted its oil to keep it moving
  • Pacific Basin 2024 net profit soars 20% on higher fleet earnings
    CEO expects return of volatility to the dry bulk shipping market in 2025
  • Ultrabulk books 2024 profit while battling 'unpredictable volatility'
    Financial performance returned to normality last year but operating conditions were 'difficult to foresee'
  • Avance Gas poised to shut up shop after Exmar LPG deal completes
    Company to pay out remaining cash before liquidation
  • US port fees could reshape container shipping, says Euroseas CEO Aristides Pittas
    Greek owner warns that plan could fundamentally change the sector
  • One in five US-trading tankers face massive port fee hike in trade war, warns Braemar
    Broker has been crunching the numbers involved in proposal to penalise Chinese-connected tonnage
  • Ukraine drone attack damages bulker in Russian port
    Panama-flagged vessel said to have been hit during assault by Ukraine
  • Anti-LNG campaigners target Royal Caribbean in fresh 'greenwashing' campaign
    Greenwashing sponge 'Scrubby' is back in video aimed at drawing attention to companies' pronouncements on emissions
  • LNG Canada poised for start-up with cooldown cargo scheduled
    First export cargo date remains 'mid-2025'
  • One in five tankers face massive US port fee hike in trade war, warns Braemar
    Broker has been crunching the numbers involved in proposal to penalise Chinese-connected tonnage
  • Affinity (Shipping) promotes long-serving staffer as new research head
    Former incumbent moves on to a 'new challenge'
  • Regional Container Lines profit rises five-fold in booming freight market
    Big rise in earnings provides launch pad for fleet renewal
  • VLCCs set for boost as Trump threatens Chevron's Venezuela export deal
    Brokers and analysts expect disruption if US crude export licence torn up
  • Nordic American Tankers rolls on with fleet renewal as bottom line drops
    Norwegian owner expects geopolitics and orderbook to lift suezmax as it implores investors to look long term
  • Lauritzen Bulkers CEO Martin Egvang quits because of stress
    Executive only took the top job in September
  • Pacific Basin hires ex-Goldman Sachs man as new finance chief
    Executive previously worked for Hutchison Port Holdings
  • Is nuclear power the 'catalyst' to 'revive British shipping'
    UK companies urge government not to get left behind in push for nuclear-powered shipping
  • MOL and SMT Shipping eye bulker alliance to ship greener direct reduced iron
    Japanese and Cypriot owners to study specialised trade in steelmaking feedstock
  • Seacon and SeaKapital to lend $50m to joint venture Continental Kapital
    Both companies will also provide guarantees of up to $230m each
  • Thoresen Thai supramaxes outperform market by 12%
    Thai shipowner says its offshore division's performance was also 'outstanding'
  • Angelicoussis Group clearing $380m of bond debt at shuttle tanker subsidiary
    Greek owner moving to shore up finances of former Altera Shuttle Tankers after January takeover
  • Analysts maintain 'buy' rating for Frontline as tanker major reports weak earnings and outlook
    Fearnley Securities keeps 'bullish view' on rates
  • 'Aligning interests': BW LPG bosses pocket share options worth $7.5m
    Top managers including Kristian Sorensen and Samantha Xu receive performance incentives
  • Greek ferry masters slapped with prison sentences over Piraeus passenger death
    Ferry crew pushed man in Piraeus gangway scuffle in 2023
  • Shipping bonds too 'dangerous' for $480m high-yield fund manager
    Borea fund holds SFL and Ocean Yield bonds
  • MSC boxship with dangerous cargo cannot be safely refloated, coastguard says
    Fate is uncertain for container vessel stuck off Canada with hull breaches
  • Ocean Yield closes tanker financing as Nordic American Tankers exercises buy options
    Leasing player's revenue and profit up for full year 2024
  • MSC boxship with dangerous cargo cannot be safely refloated, Coast Guard says
    Future uncertain for container vessel stuck off Canada with hull breaches
  • Offen tanker delivers first-ever Medanito crude to Asia as refiners turn from Russia
    Shipment to India comes as buyers shun sanctioned Russian-trading vessels
  • Frontline clears 2025 debt with $239m financing for three VLCCs and a suezmax
    Finance chief Inger Klemp says company now faces no loan maturities this year
  • KNOT Offshore boosts capacity in shuttle tanker swap with Knutsen and NYK-owned parent
    US-listed owner gets bigger ship with charter guaranteed until 2029
  • Shadow fleet still hurting Frontline in Asian trades as profit shrinks
    But CEO Lars Barstad more optimistic about 'constructive outlook' for compliant fleet as sanctions widen
  • Seacon and SeaKapital to lend $50m to their joint venture Continental Kapital
    Both companies will also put up guarantees of up to $230m each to the JV
  • Danish Ship Finance loan book drops to $3.8bn as it sees 'well-bolstered' clients to weather headwinds
    Lender expects shipping earnings to trend down in 2025
  • Waterfront Shipping opens Singapore office as it steps up global presence
    New outpost to provide logistics, technical, operations and commercial chartering services
  • Dubai-based bulker operator under scrutiny after arrest and 'disastrous' charter
    Mohit Sharma and the now Apex Bulk Marine criticised in series of circulars from angry counterparties
  • Seafarer injured in robbery attempt on tanker in the Singapore Strait
    Singapore's MPA says injured crew member on Grace Ocean chemical tanker has been medically evacuated
  • Offen tankers deliver first-ever Medanito crude to Asia as refiners turn from Russia
    Shipment to India comes as buyers shun sanctioned Russian-trading vessels

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
  • Postal Service to adjust delivery standards for network efficiency
    The U.S. Postal Service said it is moving ahead with a transportation streamlining initiative, which requires changing the frequency of truck connections between remote post offices and regional processing centers.

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Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
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London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
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ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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