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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
  • Polaris Logistics Park secures ISO certifications, strengthening its commitment to Quality, Safety and Innovation
  • Ashwini Kumar, IAS, is the Principal Secretary, Ports & Transport Department, Government of Gujarat
  • Cargo volumes at ports seeing surge
  • Changes in the system to request for Provisional assessment of bills of entry by Importers
  • Adherence to updated and amended IMDG Code urged
  • US, China trade war seen benefiting India's exports
  • India becoming a global auto export hub
  • Railways' mission to achieve 3,000 mt of cargo on track, says Minister
  • Titagarh Rail plans foray into shipbuilding, maritime trade
  • Capacity augmentation at Major Ports a continuous process: Minister
  • No incoming parcels from China, Hong Kong: US
  • You Ask We Answer
  • Container vessel directly connecting Port Klang calls VOC Port terminal
  • New Mangalore Port fully solar powered

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
  • Deugro opens second Houston office
  • E-trucks added to food transport fleet
  • A GSSA goes back to school
  • Vedat new SmartSea CTO
  • First trans-Atlantic service by Gemini Cooperation
  • Switzerland to allow automated driving
  • Rhenus Port Logistics appoints executives
  • Approval for M2 drone in Saudi Arabia
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • AGS investing in KGW
  • Wind-assisted ship propulsion gaining momentum
  • Partnership for more sustainable logistics

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
  • Chaos swirls in wake of Trump de minimis move
  • Maersk paying $100,000 a day to charter scarce post-panamax box ships
  • 'Kuehne + Nagel must poach rivals' key staff'
  • 'Everyone must be onboard' if IATA's OneRecord is to work
  • DSV hits back in 'bait and switch' case, claiming deal was not legally binding
  • Do the alliance (re)shuffle - pricing vs schedules
  • 'Smart' containers could help beat drug smugglers and thieves
  • Tariff exposure round-up - Fedex, UPS, CH Robinson & Expeditors
  • Robert van de Weg flies west to head Mexican carrier Mas

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
  • VIDEO: Innovative Aikido floating wind solution gains ABS statement of maturity
    San Francisco-based Aikido Technologies, one of the winners of Phase One of the U.S. Department of Energies FLOWIN prize, has now gained a statement of maturity from ABS for its innovative floating
  • Fincantieri firms up NCL's order for its four largest ships yet
    Fincantieri reports that the letter of intent that it signed with Norwegian Cruise Lines Holdings (NCLH) in April last year (see earlier story) has been transformed into a firm

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
  • CMA CGM AIR CARGO joins Cargo.one for instant digital bookings
    Cargo.one, a digital platform for air freight procurement and sales, has announced that CMA CGM AIR CARGO's global capacity is now available for instant digital booking. As the air logistics arm of the CMA CGM Group offers an extensive network, forwarders in the United States, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Italy can now seamlessly access, quote, and book CMA CGM AIR CARGO service
  • 5 Ways to Enhance Shipping Logistics with Cost-Effective Strategies
    Efficient shipping logistics keep businesses competitive, but cost concerns can make it challenging. However, simple and practical strategies do exist to cut expenses without sacrificing quality or speed. Explore five methods to enhance your shipping logistics processes while staying budget-conscious. 1. Leverage Route Optimization Tools for Efficiency Efficient routes save fuel, time, and labor
  • TermPaperWriter Review: Is It the Best Term Paper Writing Service?
    A term paper isn't just another task to check off your to-do list. It's a way to demonstrate the knowledge and research skills you have picked up during the term. Still, many students struggle with this kind of project because of packed schedules, hectic lifestyles, and too many assignments to complete. Whether you are starting your term paper from scratch or trying to wrap up a half-finished dra
  • BRICS countries show strong growth in maritime connectivity amid global trade shifts
    As the world leans towards protectionism and potential trade wars, the BRICS nations are showing a strong upward trajectory in improving their maritime connectivity.
  • MSC expands melon export routes from Africa to West Med
    As the melon season begins in Senegal and Mauritania, MSC is enhancing its standalone Spain to/from Mauritania and Senegal service to support the export of this commodity throughout the season. The updated service now includes an exclusive and direct call to Sète in France, catering to the French and Italian markets, along with a direct call to Valencia in Spain to serve the Spanish market. With
  • Polaris Autoliners introduces new intra-Europe RoRo service
    Polaris Autoliners, a UK-based specialist in the Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) sector, is expanding its European network with a new weekly RoRo service from the port of Bremerhaven in Germany to Norway. The new route includes direct calls at the Norwegian ports of Oslo and Drammen. "Norway is a strategically important market for international vehicle transport, particularly as one of the world's leadin
  • Port of Hamburg receives first all-electric container stacker
    Hamburg's C. Steinweg (Süd-West Terminal) is advancing the decarbonization of its handling processes by integrating a fully electric reach stacker from SANY MARINE into its operations. According to the manufacturer, this full-container reachstacker is powered by a 422 kWh lithium ferrophosphate (LFP) battery. These batteries are not only maintenance-free and durable but also more environmentally
  • Long Beach sets new annual container volume record
    Port of Long Beach (POLB) ended 2024 with 9,649,724 TEUs processed, up 20.3% from a year earlier and a 2.8% increase from the previous record of more than 9.3 million TEUs moved in 2021. Imports rose 24.3% to 4,729,552 TEUs and exports declined 5.9% to 1,207,036 TEUs compared to 2023. At the same time, empty containers moving through the Californian port were up 26.6% to 3,713,137 TEUs. POLB clos
  • MICT boosts container capacity and improves efficiency
    Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), the flagship operation of International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) and one of the Philippines' largest and most advanced container terminals, continues to enhance capacity and efficiency through infrastructure upgrades, equipment modernization, and digital innovations. To accommodate growing demand, MICT is constructing Berth 8, design
  • Trump's Tariff Gamble: Push for Trade Control, More Nations at Risk
    Trump's proposed tariffs represent an aggressive trade strategy, potentially designed to pressure major players in the global shipping industry.
  • Yokohama Unveils FY2025 Port and Harbor Budget
    The city of Yokohama's Port and Harbor Bureau has outlined a fiscal 2025 (April 2025-March 2026) budget draft, allocating a general account of US$102 million. This marks an 11.3% decrease (or US$13 million) from the previous fiscal year's budget, primarily due to reduced expenses for the national redevelopment project at Honmoku Pier D5 Container Terminal and the construction of a boarding bridge
  • Gemini partners reposition their fleets
    Maersk Line and Hapag-Lloyd are reshuffling their container vessels as both operators launched Gemini Cooperation on 1 February.
  • DP World Southampton handles first Gemini vessel
    DP World Southampton has received its first ship arrival under the Gemini Cooperation agreement announced in November last year. The 2014-built boxship Leonidio docked at the Southampton logistics hub on 3 February as part of its first rotation on the Gemini Transatlantic AL1/AT3 service, and will continue at the ports of Rotterdam, Hamburg, and Wilhelmshaven in Northern Europe before crossing th
  • How Render Farms Optimize 3D Visualization in Modern Shipping and Logistics
    The Growing Role of 3D Visualization in Shipping The shipping and logistics industry has become increasingly reliant on 3D visualization to enhance efficiency, safety, and innovation. Whether designing new container prototypes, simulating port operations, or planning large-scale logistics workflows, 3D rendering has transformed how companies approach problem-solving and decision-making. However,
  • Consolidated Chassis Management appoints new Senior Director of Sales
    Consolidated Chassis Management (CCM), a provider of intermodal equipment leasing and management solutions, announced the appointment of Emily Dunn as Senior Director of Sales, effective immediately. In her new role, Dunn will play a key role in shaping strategic sales initiatives and strengthening customer relationships. With a strong background in business development, operations, and finance,
  • CMA CGM reshapes Med Pendulum Service
    CMA CGM - Short Sea Lines Division announced the reshuffling of its intra-Mediterranean service MPS, set to take effect in early March 2025. This weekly service, commencing in Salerno (Italy) westbound during the tenth week of the year, aims to enhance connectivity within the Mediterranean market by providing a maritime bridge between the Eastern Mediterranean, Western Mediterranean, Morocco, and
  • Top Fleet Management Challenges and Their Solutions
    Do you want to keep a fleet running smoothly? Let me tell you, it's no small task. If you're a fleet manager, you already know the challenges: tight budgets, low

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
  • EuroDry sells veteran bulker for scrap
    Nasdaq-listed Greek dry bulk owner EuroDry has offloaded its oldest vessel for demolition. The Aristides Pittas-led company is sending its 2000-built 75,100 dwt Tasos to a demo yard in Bangladesh for about $5m. The vessel, picked up by an undisclosed cash buyer, will be delivered between mid-February and mid-March 2025 after it comes off its ...
  • Integrated Wind Solutions gets first deal for brand new CSOV
    Commissioning service operation vessel owner Integrated Wind Solutions (IWS) has secured a new contract for the charter of one of its vessels. The contract was won by the company's wholly-owned subsidiary IWS Fleet. The deal is for the IWS Starwalker CSOV and will last a fixed nine months. The charter also has a three-month extension option. ...
  • Costamare reveals fresh bulker sale with panamax deal
    Greek owner Costamare is shipping out one of its oldest bulkers as renewal of the owned fleet presses ahead. The New York-listed company has revealed the sale of its 2008-built panamax Rose with an expected exit from the fleet in the first or second quarter. The 76,619 dwt ship is the second-oldest Costamare bulker after ...
  • Seamec wins $57m DSV charter
    Indian offshore vessel operator Seamec has secured a long-term charter from Saudi-based Safeen Al Behar for the dive support vessel Seamec Swordfish. The 2007-built DSV has been fixed for 730 days in a deal worth $57.4m. The charter with extension options attached, will see the vessel utilised in Saudi and UAE waters from March. Mumbai-based ...
  • Well-Safe Solutions adds to Dutch North Sea backlog
    Decommissioning specialists Well-Safe Solutions has secured more work for Eni across its assets in the Dutch sector of the North Sea. The Italian energy major has recently exercised another 90-day option for the Well-Safe Protector jackup under a newly agreed contract amendment. The work on subsea and platform wells is to be executed in direct ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd bags funding for 24 newbuilds
    Germany's Hapag-Lloyd has lined up financing for its 24-ship newbuilding spree signed off last year. The Hamburg-based global carrier said the financing consists of four parts. Around $900 will be financed using the company's own funds, $500m using bilateral mortgage loans from two banks, $1.8bn will be financed via three leasing structures, and $1.1bn through ...
  • Probe reveals more than $6bn in shadow fleet deals
    European and American shipowners have pocketed at least $6.3bn from selling hundreds of ageing tankers on to shell companies, from where they make their way into the shadow fleet, a new probe carried out by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) and investigative journalists from Follow the Money has revealed. The report tracks ...
  • BP and EnBW tap Interocean for offshore wind farm work
    Offshore support services provider Interocean Marine Services has won a three-year contract to provide marine vetting and assurance to the Morgan, Mona, and Morven offshore wind projects. The three projects are being developed under a joint venture between energy giant BP and Energie Württemberg (EnBW). Morgan and Mona are located in the Irish Sea approximately ...
  • Accident investigation calls for greater use of pilots in Gibraltar
    More pilot use is recommended in Gibraltar, according to a new accident report surrounding one of the most high-profile casualties to hit the British overseas territory in recent years. On August 29 2022, the OS35 bulk carrier was departing the Bay of Gibraltar anchorage and collided with the LNG carrier Adam LNG. The impact caused ...
  • New Jersey cancels fourth offshore wind solicitation after bidders drop out
    The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has pulled the plug on the state's fourth offshore wind solicitation due to the withdrawal of prospective bidders and Shell freezing its involvement with the Atlantic Shores offshore wind project. There were three initial bidders in the fourth solicitation with two withdrawing and only Atlantic Shores submitted ...
  • Flex LNG eyes Oslo Stock Exchange exit
    Flex LNG has set out to leave the Oslo Stock Exchange in favour of listing its shares solely in the US. The Øystein Kalleklev-led company, backed by John Fredriksen, plans to present its plan for voluntary delisting from Oslo in May. Flex, which also trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), said the move ...
  • Time runs out for Chronos as a shipowner with sale of last kamsarmax
    More than 50 years in shipping is ending as Greek kamsarmax specialist Chronos Shipping is letting go of its last ship, the 2012-built, 81,000 dwt Patra, built at Japan Marine United. The bulker is noted to have been sold by several brokers who tie a price tag of just under $16m to the deal. Last week, the Greek owner reportedly ...
  • US container imbalance worsens despite tariffs
    Amid escalating tensions in an ongoing trade dispute, the anticipated conversation between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping was scrapped yesterday and has yet to be rescheduled. A tariff tit-for-tat has got underway between the world's two largest economies with the US putting a blanket 10% levy on all Chinese imports, and ...
  • Construction starts on 'cat-flap' barge access at France's largest container port
    Construction is underway on an ambitious engineering project dubbed the cat-flap to give barge access to Le Havre's outer port. The $203m construction consists of a 1,800 m channel which will soon be dredged and will link the outer Port 2000 with the historical inner port from where inland vessels can reach the Seine River ...
  • CMA CGM adds five ships
    CMA CGM has purchased four 2016-2017-built ice-class wide beam container vessels from Delphis, the container shipping arm of Antwerp-based Comp

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
  • Trump pressure on Iran positive for VLCC rates but with lag effect
    The newly announced Trump policy targeting Iranian crude flows sounds very positive for VLCC rates. But unlike in the old...
  • What a second round of 'maximum pressure' Iran sanctions means for shipping
    A 'maximum pressure' campaign by the Trump administration is very likely to make the logistics of Iranian imports into China...
  • Alfa Laval buys anti-fouling system maker NRG Marine
    Alfa Laval has bought UK-based NRG Marine, which makes ultrasonic anti-fouling systems for boats, as its marine division continues to...
  • Transport sector calls on EU to safeguard funding
    European transport groups pen open letter to EU member states calling on support for 'a dedicated European transport funding instrument'...
  • Protectionism will have 'direct impact' on marine insurers, argues IUMI
    Remarks not aimed at any specific government, cargo committee chair insists
  • Pilot would have prevented Gibraltar collision, report finds
    An accident report by the Gibraltar Maritime Administration has suggested that pilotage become compulsory for departures from Gibraltar, as it...
  • Logistics firm GLS fined €8m for greenwashing in Italy
    The Italian Competition Authority has fined General Logistics Systems for alleged unfair commercial practices over its 'Climate Protect' scheme
  • Costamare clinches slew of boxship deals taking backlog to $2.4bn
    Liquidity stands at $940m despite last year's bond repayment and redemption of preferred stock
  • Containership charter rates set to fall as liner alliances conclude restructuring
    Heavy newbuilding deliveries in 2025 and freight markets turbulence are likely to weight on charter rates
  • Chinese carrier's historic suit against Amazon faces uncertain prospects of success
    Retail behemoth Amazon is hit with a record compensation claim from CULines for violations of contract inked during the pandemic
  • Piracy watchdog warns of January spike in Singapore Strait sea robbery incidents
    All 11 incidents took place in close proximity to each other on board ships while transiting the Phillip Channel. Also...
  • The Daily View: Small-scale disruption
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Wärtsilä's record orderbook drives growth
    The four-stroke specialist said it expected shipbuilding demand to remain high into 2025 compared to 2024
  • US reimposes 'maximum pressure' sanctions on Iran
    Iran's maximum pressure 2.0 sanctions policy will require shipping, insurance, and port operators to adhere to new guidance and promises...
  • Daily Briefing
    Chinese retaliatory tariffs could harm dry bulk tonne-miles | Trump tariff workarounds will lessen impact of trade war escalation |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
  • Shippers want more visibility data than terminals are providing: survey
    A new report from software vendor Kaleris has found that terminal operators around the globe believe they are providing better visibility data than shippers say are they receiving.
  • 'Strategic' sailing cuts offset switch to new Asia-Europe networks: eeSea
    The disruption to the Asia-Europe trade lane is expected to be limited as the transition from old services to the new alliances is being made during the traditionally slow post-Lunar New Year period.
  • Project cargo sector disadvantaged by lag in AI adoption
    Unstructured data, security concerns and value questions are holding back the progression of technology in the breakbulk industry.
  • Marine insurer group greenlights streamlined eBL vendor approval process
    Regulatory uncertainty around the allowance of digital trade documents is one factor that has slowed the adoption of electronic bills of lading in the shipping industry.
  • ONE launches domestic repositioning program on inland loads to West Coast
    The ocean carrier is diving into domestic intermodal logistics for shippers sending freight from inland markets to the West

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
  • 'It's an outrage': Seafarer abandonment figures are bad and getting worse
    Levels in 2025 could outstrip those of 2024, says outraged ITF
  • DHT Holdings reports in-line earnings and rising rates in the new year
    VLCC owner expects any changes in trade flows on geopolitical basis to be 'constructive'
  • Shock, awe and negotiate: The Donald Trump trade manifesto
    The biggest tariffs on international trade are threatened by the US president but are yet to land. Let's keep it that way
  • Costamare bulker platform CBI to adopt more conservative stance
    Greek outfit says its chartering venture will take a 'balanced approach' going forward
  • Maersk deploys cash pile for $2bn share buyback as AP Moller Foundation sells direct stake
    Foundation will still hold major stake in container giant through AP Moller Holding
  • ADM and Bunge's profits slip on US policy and trade uncertainties
    Agricultural traders' outlook as unclear as biofuel plans
  • John Fredriksen's SFL awarded $48m in Seadrill rig redelivery dispute
    New York-listed outfit to 'carefully review' ruling as appeals date approaches
  • Crews in crisis: Research reveals 100-hour weeks and no days off
    World Maritime University figures paint a shocking picture of a workforce exploited by owners and managers
  • Capesize bulkers enter a new era as bauxite overtakes coal. What next for freight markets?
    Analysts expect South Atlantic market to become 'more industrial'
  • UK Chamber issues accolade for promoting maritime career in young people
    Industry holds 'wealth of opportunities' for youth, says award winner
  • UK's top court to rule on deadly container ship explosion
    Hearing over blast on MSC Flaminia in 2012 follows years of legal wrangling over disaster that killed three
  • Europe will support strong green ambitions at IMO with doubts over US position, says EMSA boss
    European Maritime Safety Agency highlights need to support green tech development
  • Iran says US sanctions don't work amid surging January exports
    Tehran says it 'will not sit idly by' while Washington threatens with 'maximum pressure'
  • Dark fleet scrapping speculation spikes after Donald Trump hint at Iran dea
    Many in the market have hoped stricter sanctions could sideline below-board vessels
  • Cleaves Securities to appeal ruling that cash must be returned to joint venture with Joakim Hannisdahl
    Oslo court ordered repayment of $400,000 to Cleaves Fund Management
  • Exmar awaits bonus from Eni as mini FLNG unit exceeds guaranteed production
    Republic of Congo-based floater gets into its stride
  • Dark fleet ships anchoring in Danish waters to face greater scrutiny
    While not singled out by name, authorities in Copenhagen raise concerns about mariner and environmental safety
  • Navig8 expands tanker pool in deal for two modern MR ships
    UK operator announces new additions following takeover by Adnoc Logistics & Services
  • US owner Noble scrapping drillships worth $440m for huge discount
    Houston company cuts its losses on vessels moved into cold layup last year
  • Costamare locks in charters worth $330m as year ends on a high
    But effects of Red Sea normalisation could 'distort supply-demand dynamics' ahead
  • Baltic Exchange moves into chemical tanker market with new route assessments
    Aim is to meet evolving needs of a complex freight sector, boss Mark Jackson says
  • Union Maritime fixes tanker newbuilding to Shell for five years
    Broker Braemar says owners and charterers remain too far apart on VLCC rate ideas
  • Trump tariff moves are just the beginning as US adopts 'more expansive' use of trade weapon
    UK and EU and bigger tariffs could come later amid 'significant shift' in US trade policy
  • P&O Maritime's Kris Vedat joins start-up SmartSea as tech chief
    IT expert bolsters team of company aiming to create common interface for shipping, ports and aviation
  • Arctic Securities sees owners buying shipping bonds in hot Nordic market
    Good returns and high credit quality attract investors
  • Chinese owner orderbook tops $123bn, says Veson Nautical
    Rising demand backed by steep raw material costs and limited shipyard slots
  • ExxonMobil poised to dive into LNG bunker vessels sector
    Energy major appears to be ramping up its intent towards 'skyrocketing' sector
  • ExxonMobil hunts down LNG bunker vessel newbuilding berths
    Energy major appears to be ramping up its intent towards 'skyrocketing' sector
  • Dry cargo researchers see wins and slight losses for bulker owners as US and China talk tariffs
    Consensus is that trade war won't be as dramatic for dry bulk this time
  • Catastrophic collision sparks Gibraltar calls for compulsory pilotage
    Accident report says pilot would likely have avoided OS 35 master's navigational error
  • Erasmus Shipinvest sets up new container division in diversification play
    John Su-led operator makes move upon taking delivery of its first multipurpose ship
  • Vitol comes under fire for forecast of unchanged oil demand by 2040
    Trader and shipowner releases first oil demand report, but one analyst takes issue with it
  • Hapag-Lloyd fixes green financing for $4bn order of 24 container ships
    German line says package has four components, including leasing structures
  • Elderly steam turbine LNG carrier completes unprecedented reflagging into US fleet
    Vessel also undergoes a name change as it is linked to major charterer
  • Tech giant Wartsila's profit jumps after busier shipping markets propel demand
    Finnish marine group said newbuilding interest and longer routes boosted demand for its services last year
  • Alfa Laval buys ultrasonic biofouling expert NRG Marine
    Acquisition as shipping and rule makers focus on biofouling to stop invasive species and improve fuel efficiency
  • Christen Sveaas-backed offshore venture scraps Oslo bond issue
    Three Norwegian banks had been working on a five-year deal for Sea1 Offshore
  • Tanker stocks rally after Trump reimposes 'maximum pressure' on Iran oil exports
    Arctic Securities believes China will cooperate with the US on Iran exports
  • Donald Trump threatens to 'drive Iran's oil exports to zero'
    President says he won't use new measures if Tehran enters talks on nuclear activities and Middle East peace
  • Joakim Hannisdahl wins compensation case after acrimonious split with Cleaves Securities
    Norwegian investment bank must now pay former head of asset management $400,000
  • James Fisher sells product tanker as annual profit beats expectations
    UK owner offloaded one of its older vessels into Indonesia
  • Hapag-Lloyd fixes green financing for $4bn order of 24 container ships
    German line says package has four components, including leasing structures
  • Stainless Tankers sees profit drop ahead of twin ship sale
    Oslo-listed chemical tanker owner nearing completion of two vessel sales
  • Uni-Fuels US IPO raises further $1.26m, drumming up $9.7m in total
    The Singapore-based bunker trader initially raised $8.4m
  • No change for now in Red Sea high-risk areas, say insurers
    Threat of renewed Houthi attacks means shipowners remain wary of any return
  • DNB shipping loan book rises in fourth quarter as fee income grows
    Norwegian bank sees 'good activity in most industries'
  • Asyad Shipping targets additional 30 ships in $2.7bn expansion drive
    IPO and bank funds will go on tankers, gas carriers and other vessels
  • Uni-Fuels US IPO raises further $1.26m, drumming up $9.66m in total
    The Singapore-based bunker trader initially raised $8.4m
  • Aristides Pittas-linked shipowner sells vintage bulker for recycling
    Panamax sells for higher than market value as ship recyclers at Chittagong struggle to attract large ships
  • Vietnamese owner said to have exited tanker sector with latest cut-price VLCC sale
    Brokers report 2005-built vessel going for much less than current valuations
  • Sea robberies surge in Singapore Strait
    Triple the number of attacks so far this year compared to same period of 2024, says ReCAAP

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
  • Canada's Purolator buys Livingston to boost cross-border trade capacity
    Integrated parcel carrier Purolator has become even more integrated with the addition of customs broker Livingston International.
  • US Postal Service begins accepting parcels from China again
    The U.S. Postal Service has reversed its decision to stop receiving parcels from China and Hong Kong.
  • United Airlines leverages small freighter for Puerto Rico pharma exports
    United Airlines has purchased all the capacity on a northbound cargo service from Puerto Rico to Chicago operated by Global Crossing Airlines to enable faster, more efficient delivery for pharmaceutical customers.
  • US Postal Service places embargo on parcels from China
    The U.S. Postal Service has stopped accepting parcels from China and Hong Kong.

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