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Exim India web site
JANUARY 8, 2025
  • Alternative fuel capable vessels form 50% of all tonnage ordered in 2024; LNG dominates
  • DP World wins LEAPS 2024 award for excellence in rail freight services
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • India's engg goods exports up
  • Global freight rates rise end-2024
  • Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024 comes into force
  • Navi Mumbai International Airport flies closer to readiness; successfully conducts first flight validation test
  • DHL Express signs MoU with GJEPC to ship India-made jewellery internationally via courier mode
  • Air India mulls adding Manila, Jakarta, Dallas, Los Angeles in 2025
  • Vizhinjam Port achieves a notable landmark with the berthing of 3 MSC feeder vessels
  • EU's cleaner marine fuel rules seen raising shipping costs
  • Deendayal Port registers highest throughput growth rate yoy among Major Ports during April-Dec.

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 8, 2025
  • Precision engineering
  • Saudis to open freight line later this month
  • Mukran Port welcomes director
  • Saia partners with Tesla
  • Combatting congestion at the Dartford Crossing
  • Sustainable e-genset tested in refrigerated transport
  • Changes at WSC
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • CEX links China and Wilhelmshaven directly
  • Trade documentation Down Under
  • Milano Malpensa airport now safer
  • ECS signs TCM contract with Jetsmart
  • Waggons from China arrive in Hamburg

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 7, 2025
  • Maersk and MSC fire first shots in new freight rate war on Asia-Europe trades
  • East coast port talks resume, with automation and jobs still the sticking points
  • DSV, Kuehne, M�rsk & DHL - who's 'stuck in freight valley'?
  • Cosco share price falls after US lists carrier as a Chinese 'military asset'
  • Airfreight rates ex-Dhaka plummet post-holiday, alongside demand
  • CMA CGM tests battery-electric reefer regime for last-mile delivery
  • TikTok Shop expands ecommerce business into Mexico

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 7, 2025
  • VIDEO: AkzoNobel protects ultra deep drilling research vessel Meng Xian
    AkzoNobel reports that Meng Xian, China's first domestically designed and built ultra deep-sea research drilling vessel is being protected by more than 300,000 liters of marine coatings supplied by its International brand.

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Container News web site
JANUARY 7, 2025
  • Smart Ideas for Organizing a Warehouse Efficiently
    An efficient warehouse is a facility that reduces the costs of handling merchandise, increases productivity, and offers a five-star quality of service to customers. Making better use of space is one of many innovative ideas to improve warehouse efficiency. Let's check some smart ideas on how to organize a warehouse to take the best advantage. How to Organize a Warehouse? When organizing a warehou
  • Best Container Tracking Software: Top Solutions to Streamline Logistics Management
    Container tracking has emerged as a key practice in maintaining efficient supply chain operations in the fast-paced global economy of today. With these tools in place, businesses are able to achieve real-time visibility, shorten lead times, and increase customer satisfaction levels. From Visiwise and GoFreight to Portcast, Project44 and Wakeo, here's a review of the top container tracking softwar
  • Chowgule & Co. and LR collaborate on ESG initiatives
    Chowgule & Co., a prominent Indian shipbuilding and engineering conglomerate, has partnered with Lloyd's Register (LR) to develop its first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report and a comprehensive group-wide ESG strategy. The report, set to launch this month, is based on 2023 operational data from Chowgule's four Indian shipyards (three owned and one leased) and its EPC division. Pr
  • Port of Corpus Christi Commission meetings relocate to RTA Administration building
    The Port of Corpus Christi Commission will hold its meetings at the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Administration Building at 602 N. Staples Street throughout 2025. This temporary relocation accommodates renovations at the Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center, which is being upgraded with modern amenities and event spaces. Port Commission meetings are scheduled for the third
  • WFS establishes fourth warehouse in Copenhagen
    Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, is set to open a fourth warehouse at Copenhagen Airport in Denmark to support the growth of its specialised E-commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling (EFFH) services in Scandinavia. Starting from 1 March 2025, WFS will also assume the existing customer portfolio of Wallenborn Outsourcing in Copenhagen, acquired from Wallenborn Transports, a leading E
  • Saudi Arabia Under Pressure for Maritime Sector Development in 2025
    Given the continuation of the Houthi attacks and the overall tentative situation in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia's strategic movements, particularly in its port and logistics sectors, could unfold under several potential scenarios in the next year. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post app
  • HHLA Project Logistics oversees first transshipment in port of Hamburg
    At the end of the year, HHLA Project Logistics successfully carried out its first loading operation in the Port of Hamburg. As a subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), typically focused on project cargo in Asia, the company leveraged the expertise and network of the HHLA Group for its debut project in Germany. This effort was carried out in collaboration with HHLA's UNIKAI Lagerei-
  • COSCO SHIPPING opens Northeast regional headquarters in Dalian
    On 28 December 2024, COSCO SHIPPING held the inauguration ceremony for its Northeast Regional Headquarters in Dalian, marking a pivotal moment in the company's strategic expansion in the Northeast region. This new headquarters is poised to drive fresh momentum for the area's economic growth. Aligned with COSCO SHIPPING's mission of "connecting and serving the world," the Northeast Regional Headqu
  • A Guide for Businesses to Choosing the Right Shipping Container
    Image source As businesses grow, the need for efficient logistics solutions becomes crucial. One of the most important decisions in this process is choosing the right shipping container. Whether expanding to new locations, scaling inventory, or optimizing shipping strategies, containers play a vital role in maintaining operations. While choosing a container may seem like a simple task, businesses
  • Asian Waters in 2024: 107 Incidents Reported, Including Two Life-Threatening Events
    With a 7% increase in incidents in Asian waters, a total of 107 incidents occurred in the just concluded year. At the same time, two life-threatening category 1 armed robberies also took place in 2024. Such category 1 incident took place this year after a long break, according to the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre. The category 1 incidents involved a large number of perpetrators who are mostly
  • Declining Piracy but Rising Threat Severity in Strait of Malacca
    The Strait of Malacca, a key maritime artery facilitating the flow of a significant portion of global trade, faced a mixed security landscape in 2024. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Port of Chittagong reports improved container performance in 2024
    Port of Chittagong achieved a 7.4% growth in container handling in 2024 compared to 2023, despite severe political unrest and recurrent floods. The major port of Bangladesh handled a total of 3.276 million TEUs in the just concluded year, compared to 3.05 million TEUs in 2023, which is a record in the history of the port. Additionally, the port handled 123 million tonnes of cargo during the year,
  • Klaipedos Smelte Container Terminal completes TOS upgrade
    In early November, Klaipedos Smelte Container Terminal successfully transitioned its Terminal Operating System (TOS) from TOPS Advance to the more advanced TOPS Expert. This migration, supported on-site by consultants from Realtime Business Solutions (RBS) and RBS EMEA, was executed seamlessly. Remarkably, the entire upgrade was completed within just four hours, without any disruption to terminal
  • Port Geopolitics in Gulf region as New Trend Amid Economy Diversification
    The attention of the maritime and shipping communities has been on the Middle East in the last months due to the geopolitical tensions that are reshaping the trade and logistics landscape. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • New Managing Director for Mukran Port
    Mukran Port has welcomed Henry Forster as the new Managing Director of Fährhafen Sassnitz GmbH, the operating company of the German port. Ines Jesse, State Secretary from Germany's Ministry of Economy, Infrastructure, Tourism, and Labor of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, stated: "The Sassnitz-Mukran Port is a strong partner in the Baltic Sea region. It plays a central role in our future strategy f
  • 5 Benefits of Using Self-Storage Solutions for Your Business
    Image by Pixabay on Pexels Self-storage solutions are space services that provide secure, convenient storage units that your business can rent when in need of extra space. They come in handy to all companies, regardless of size. Leveraging self-storage solutions in your business can be quite rewarding. Discussed below are five benefits of using self-storage solutions for your business. 1. Minimiz
  • Valenciaport's private 5G Network: Driving smart port innovation
    Valenciaport is advancing its digital transformation with the development of a private 5G network designed to connect over 25,000 devices, including phones, vehicles, surveillance cameras, and sensors. This US$6 million project, co-funded by the European Union's Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), aims to position the Port of València as a leader in Smart Port or Port 4.0 technology. The network wi
  • Box lines offer reduced Asia-Europe rates ahead of alliance restructure
    Liner operators are discounting Asia-Europe freight rates for the first two weeks of January, as they fight for market share ahead of the reshuffling of container shipping alliances in February. On 27 December 2024, the Shanghai-North Europe rate gained just 0.5% from the previous week to close at US$2,962/TEU, after declining for the previous three weeks. Consultancy Linerlytica observed that sp

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Splash web site
JANUARY 7, 2025
  • Navigator snaps up three ethylene carriers
    New York-listed Navigator Holdings has agreed to buy three liquefied ethylene carriers complementing the recently expanded export terminal at Morgan's Point in Texas. The world's top player in the handysize LPG carrier segment is buying the German-built 17,000 cu m trio from an unnamed seller for $83.9m. The vessels were not named, but S&P databases -
  • Tanjung Offshore wins Carigali Hess contract
    Malaysian offshore services player Tanjung Offshore, part of T7 Global, has secured a long-term contract from Carigali Hess to carry out maintenance, construction and modification works offshore Malaysia. The contract, which kicks in on January 15, has a term of three years, with an option to extend for another two years. No value was revealed, -
  • ASCO scores $88m contract in Norway
    Aberdeen-based energy logistics group, ASCO, has won a contract from Aker BP in Tananger, Sandnessjøen, and Farsund in Norway. The deal covers base and logistics services as well as continued services in warehouse management, load carriers, waste services, and personnel leasing for logistics and helicopter coordination. The potential total value of the agreement is £70m -
  • Jana Marine orders more accommodation jackups in China
    Saudi Arabia's Jana Marine Services has returned to CSSC Wuhan Marine Machinery Plant for a pair of new accommodation jackup vessels. The newbuilds will comply with the relevant management system and design and construction standards of Saudi Aramco for operations in the Persian Gulf after completion. Jana Marine had earlier placed orders for multiple living -
  • US eases Syrian energy sanctions
    Following the ousting of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad last month, the US Treasury has decided to ease some sanctions on the war-torn Middle Eastern nation. While most restrictions remain in place, a general license issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) yesterday allows transactions to support the sale, supply, storage and donation of -
  • PaxOcean bags up to four OCV newbuilds
    Kuok Maritime Group's PaxOcean has revealed an order for up to four offshore construction vessels (OCVs) from an unnamed "renowned European shipowner". The Singapore-headquartered shipyard group said the deal with an undisclosed value covers two firm newbuilds for delivery in 2027 and an option for two additional vessels. The 123-m-long vessels, designed by Norway's Salt -
  • Union Maritime books four product tankers at reborn Dalian shipyard
    Diversified UK shipowner Union Maritime has further beefed up its tanker orderbook with handysize product carrier newbuilds in China. The Laurent Cadji-led outfit has booked four 24,200 dwt units at the restructured yard Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore Company (DSOC), formerly known as DSIC Offshore. Shipbuilding sources estimate each newbuild, Union expects for delivery in 2026, at -
  • Alberta Shipmanagement conjures up sizeable profit with sale of Panoramix newcastlemax
    The initial sales reported in the dry bulk sector in 2025 show some price resiliency against what remains a depressed rates environment. Nicholas Inglessis-led Alberta Shipmanagement has conjured up a significant profit with the sale of the 300 m long Panoramix newcastlemax. Alberta Shipmanagement sold the 2007-built, 203,000 dwt ship, named after the druid character -
  • Norwegians eye nuclear propulsion
    Norwegian shipbuilder Vard is collaborating with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Ålesund and other stakeholders in a project exploring nuclear propulsion for the maritime sector. NuProShip, short for Nuclear Propulsion in Shipping, will evaluate fourth-generation nuclear reactor technologies for their viability in commercial shipping applications. After assessing 99 companie
  • Controversial ammonium nitrate shipment sparks protest in Ivory Coast
    One of the cargoes that made the most headlines last year is still making news in the new year. Locals living near the Ivory Coast's largest port, Abidjan, have voiced concern about a cargo of potentially explosive ammonium nitrate onboard the Barbados-flagged Zimrida just off the shoreline. The cargo was originally shipped onboard the Ruby, -
  • COSCO targeted by the Pentagon over alleged ties to the People's Liberation Army
    COSCO, the world's largest shipping company, is among a host of Chinese shipping-related names added to a list of companies the US Department of Defense views as having links to the People's Liberation Army. While being on the Pentagon's blacklist carries no specific penalties, it discourages US firms from dealing with these companies that Washington -
  • Pierre Aury's guide to volatility and shipping
    Our columnist returns to a favourite topic. Recently we visited the subject of volatility of the dry bulk spot market concluding that it was exhibiting a very high level of volatility. The format of the column did not give us a chance to elaborate on the fact that although a majority of people make a -
  • Ziton bolsters jackup fleet
    Danish shipowner and offshore wind specialist Ziton has expanded its fleet of operations and maintenance jackup vessels. The company, acquired by a fund advised by Australia's Macquarie Asset Management last year, is adding the 2011-built unit named Wind Discovery for an undisclosed sum, taking its fleet to six dedicated O&M jackups. "This addition strengthens our -
  • Heerema secures TenneT floatover barge deal
    Dutch offshore construction player Heerema Marine Contractors has inked a contract with Dutch-German transmission system operator TenneT for the delivery of a new float-over barge, tailored for the installation of ultra-heavy topsides. The TSO plans to connect 14 high-voltage direct current (HVDC) offshore grid connection systems with a transmission capacity of 2GW each in the -
  • Asia Pacific Shipping swells tanker orderbook with 12 newbuilds in China
    Vietnamese shipowner Asia Pacific Shipping (ASP) is set to bolster its tanker fleet with 12 newbuildings added to the orderbook at Chinese yards. The Hanoi-headquartered outfit has spread the orders across Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (DSIC), Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS), and Wuhu Shipyard. Shipbuilding sources report DSIC has been commissioned to build eight 115,000 dwt -

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 7, 2025
  • Shifting tactics and adaptations helped Iran ship out record amounts of oil in 2024
    The US tightened sanctions on Iran last year, especially in the fourth quarter. However, that did not stop the country...
  • UK-led alliance using AI to monitor threats to undersea cables
    The Joint Expeditionary Force said the system can use data from specific vessels' Automatic Identification Systems to assess risk if...
  • Crimean callers flock to Egypt after pause on Syria business
    Syria was one of a handful of willing buyers of wheat shipped from the sanctioned ports of the occupied territories...
  • Eagle S anchor found on seabed
    Finnish state-owned broadcaster Yle said the Swedish naval vessel HMS Belos recovered the anchor and has since handed it over...
  • Sanctions driving up costs for marine insurers, Roberts warns
    Multiple political challenges expected in 2025
  • X-Press Feeders forges ahead with multi-faceted fleet efficiency strategy
    World's largest common feeder carrier was an early adopter of dual-fuel methanol boxships and reports no green methanol supply problems
  • Diana to spend $23m on buyback after final result of share offer
    Greek bulker owner among a slew of publicly listed companies seeing buybacks as a good use of balance sheet cash
  • China's Shandong port bans US blacklisted tonnage following spate of sanctioned VLCC calls
    Port group has banned docking and cargo handling for ships involved in US sanctions. Move is seen as a 'sudden...
  • Mozambique unrest disrupting port operations
    Delays reported at Maputo and Beira ports
  • Kexim pledges $8.2bn to strengthen South Korean shipbuilding
    Budget increase driven by expectations of potential co-operation with the US and India, because both countries aim to enhance their...
  • Chinese steel production continues to strengthen
    There are bright spots in the data though, as India and the EU continue strong performance, posting another month of...
  • The Daily View: Rules ripped up
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • China State Shipbuilding appoints Wang as president amid leadership reshuffle
    CSSC has appointed Wang Guoqiang as its new president amid a broader leadership reshuffle, including the designation of Xu Peng...
  • Scrubber water pollution 'orders of magnitude' below regulatory limits
    Pollution in scrubber washwater was found to be far below US and EU limits, a study by Georgia Tech, MIT...
  • Cosco and CIMC put on US Defense Department sanctions list
    Key Chinese state-owned shipping firm Cosco and container manufacturer CIMC have been added to the US Defense Department's sanctions list...
  • US temporarily eases sanctions on Syria
    The US has announced limited exemptions to prohibitions on transactions with Syria's new governing institutions, and on sales of crude...
  • Daily Briefing
    Ship accused of cutting undersea cable by Taiwan changed name before leaving port | Finland court upholds Eagle S seizure...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 7, 2025
  • BlueGrace joins logistics M&A wave, adding FreightCenter to its portfolio
    The acquisition is part of a surge in logistics M&A transactions aimed at simplifying access to systems and services for shippers and brokers.
  • Nonresidential construction a headwind for trucking demand: analyst
    The challenges for truck demand growth in 2025 vary depending on activity in four major sectors: warehousing, office, data centers and manufacturing, according to Jason Miller.
  • High price to pay for non-compliance with FuelEU rules: Lloyd's Register
    Carriers adopting a "wait-and-see" approach to the new regulation will face significant penalties and a potential loss of income from decarbonization-focused customers, according to a report from the classification society.
  • Tariffs, Suez resumption could crimp US West Coast share gains
    Whereas 2024 was a banner year for US West Coast ports, the pendulum could swing back to East and Gulf coast ports in 2025.
  • Continued volatility to keep container line profits on course in 2025
    Despite a glut of capacity on the water, Suez Canal diversions and healthy volumes will keep global vessel supply tight, analysts predict.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 7, 2025
  • Scorpio Tankers on Cosco: Biden's 'inch' about to become Trump's mile?
    World's largest product tanker owner makes case for clean benefit to Cosco fallout
  • Trump refuses to rule out military action to take back Panama Canal
    President-elect ratchets up rhetoric over claims of unfair treatment in waterway's tolls
  • US military blacklistings hit Chinese port builder, ship lessor's parent and world's largest container maker
    CIMC and CCCC both have shipbuilding divisions, though these were not separately listed
  • New York-listed tanker stocks soar on Cosco military designation
    Shares on the march in both crude and clean sectors as investors mull tanker market benefit
  • US 'blacklists' world's largest shipowner and shipyard group in swipe at China
    Chinese giants appears on Pentagon list, together with oil major CNOOC
  • Here's how much of 'blacklisted' Cosco's fleet calls at US ports
    Shipping giant has three joint-venture terminals in the US
  • Chinese shipping giant Cosco fights its corner after shock US 'blacklisting'
    State shipowner says it remains committed to carrying out global trade, including in the US
  • LNG carrier owners facing 'another year of low charter rates', Fearnleys says
    Deliveries to exacerbate oversupply, with some market tightening by year-end
  • 'Groundbreaking': World's biggest rock installation ship to be chiseled by conversion job
    Dutch owner is doubling its capacity to become the largest player in the niche sector
  • Baltic Dry Index falls again as bulker markets remain stuck in the doldrums
    This year, the seasonal decline in the capesize market is starting from an especially low base
  • 'Groundbreaking': World's biggest rock installation ship to be chiselled by conversion job
    Dutch owner is doubling its capacity to become the largest player in niche sector
  • Cosco 'blacklisting' in US fuels fever for tanker market rally
    In 2019, US sanctions saw VLCC rates top $200,000 per day
  • Private equity firms battle for Louis Dreyfus Armateurs stake as Rothschild seeks buyer
    France's Sogestran Group and three private equity funds are interested in investing in historic company
  • Navigator Holdings confirms $84m swoop for LPG carrier trio
    US-listed owner expands fleet with German-built ethane and ethylene vessels
  • Private equity firms battle for Louis Dreyfus Armateur stake as Rothschild seeks buyer
    France's Sogestran Group and three private equity funds are interested in investing in the historic company
  • Major Chinese port group bans US-sanctioned tankers from its terminals
    Move is expected to slow imports of oil to independent refiners
  • Dark fleet tanker held for Baltic Sea sabotage risks being trapped in ice until spring
    Impounded cargo and ship could be stuck if ice builds up in Gulf of Finland
  • Torm cashes in second vintage tanker after busy year on the buying front
    Danish company sells two MRs in quick succession after 2024 buying spree
  • NYK plans to 'break free' from Tokyo as it embraces more autonomous global structure
    Shipowner talks of 'flexible growth despite challenges'
  • New Donald Trump administration bodes well for coal, says Drewry
    Outlook not so good for soybean and grain exports to China
  • Container freight rates rise as new US port strike looms
    Talks to resume today aimed at avoiding fresh disruption on 15 January
  • We gave these leaders a job as global shipping CEO and this is what we learned
    Seafarers recognition seen as key in a changing world
  • Belships boss Lars Christian Skarsgard to pocket $6m from shares following EnTrust takeover
    Norwegian executive cashes in stock as he pledges business as usual for bulker owner
  • Bulker player Suisse-Atlantique hires chief investment officer from Fearnley Securities as it targets fleet growth
    Jorgen Feldt Sandnes will represent SAG Maritime Capital from Oslo
  • Union Maritime inks Equinor time charters for new tankers
    Oil major has employed two methanol dual-fuelled MR tanker newbuildings on a long-term basis
  • Uniper fears ship seizures as Russia and allies fight back against Western sanctions
    German energy company looking carefully at the countries it does business with
  • Bulker player Suisse-Atlantique hires chief investment officer from Fearnleys as it targets fleet growth
    Jorgen Feldt Sandnes will represent SAG Maritime Capital from Oslo
  • Say 'Kalimera' to Greece's latest passenger ferry
    Rebuilt in China, the Yabusa is expected to operate between Piraeus and Aegina after final outfitting in Greece
  • Union Maritime inks Equinor time charters for tanker newbuilding brace
    The oil major has employed two methanol dual-fuelled MR tanker newbuildings under long term basis
  • Knutsen Tankers and Vard reveal project to design nuclear-powered ships
    Partnership with DNV and others examining three promising reactor types
  • First president of New Fortress Andrew Dete exits after just two months
    Freshly created position at US LNG company vacant as executive takes up consultancy role
  • MOL chief executive outlines bold transformation strategy for Japanese shipping powerhouse
    Hashimoto wants MOL to pursue bold transformation to adapt to changes in the business environment
  • US 'blacklists' world's largest shipowner and shipyard in swipe at China
    Chinese giants appears on Pentagon list, together with oil major CNOOC
  • Opening of new CMA terminal at Khalifa Port caps expansion-focused year for AD Ports
    Debut cements a year of achievements for Abu Dhabi-based ports, shipping and logistics giant
  • Shipowner Ziton builds biggest jack-up fleet in Europe after Macquarie takeover
    Danish company to use jack-up Wind Discovery for maintenance work at offshore wind farms
  • Seacon Shipping finances bulker newbuilding with leaseback deal in Japan
    Chinese owner fixes funding for handysize due from Namura yard this year
  • Contships extends feeder ship sales drive with triple asset play
    Nikolas Pateras-controlled firm cashes in on vessels acquired at nearly half the price
  • Rate boost tipped as US brands Chinese shipping giant Cosco a 'military company' over alleged army links
    Chinese shipping giant appears on Pentagon list, together with oil major CNOOC and shipbuilders
  • Kallsson family invests in Erik Thun fleet expansion for the generations to come
    Company is managed by the third generation of the Kallsson family who have an eye on the future
  • Former PSA International chairman Fock Siew Wah dies at age 84
    He helmed PSA International for 14 years
  • Say 'Kalimera' to Greece's latest passenger ferry
    Rebuilt in China, the Yabusa is expected to operate between Piraeus and Aegina after final outfitting in Greece
  • MOL chief executive outlines bold transformation plan for Japanese shipping powerhouse
    Hashimoto wants MOL to pursue bold transformation to adapt to changes in the business environment
  • Opening of new CMA terminal in Khalifa Port marks end of expansionist year for AD Ports
    Opening of the new terminal cements a year of achievements for Abu Dhabi-based ports, shipping and logistics giant

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 7, 2025
  • Labor strife, tariffs to shadow ocean shipping in 2025
    After a year marked by port congestion, vessel diversions and longshore labor issues, maritime shipping is bracing for the unknown in 2025.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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