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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
  • Prime Minister along with French President visits CMA CGM Group headquarters in Marseille
  • Logistics space absorption seen exceeding 25 pc growth: Report
  • Deendayal Port Authority takes another major step towards women empowerment
  • ...invites bids to lease 2,000 acres of land for shipbuilding cluster
  • Green Logistics Market seen growing at 8.5 pc CAGR to $2.9 trn by 2033
  • India looks for quick FTAs to reduce US tariff fallout
  • Pulses exports surge
  • US imposes sanctions on firms shipping Iranian oil to China
  • GTI berths first vessel under the new Gemini Cooperation
  • Exceptions possible in Suez Canal long haul rebate requests from March
  • Restoration work at Chennai Port's Jawahar Dock entrance channel completed

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
  • Mosolf establishes joint venture in Saudi Arabia
  • Turkish Cargo now CargoWise
  • Boosting fresh services
  • ThPA master plan approved
  • Rail transports Swiss steel to Italy
  • ELL and Central Station extend cooperation
  • China pushes rail services to Central Asia
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • ACS opens first Italian office in Milan
  • Europa Worldwide Group invests in apprentices
  • Arkas expands network with India Med service
  • Four e-trucks replace four diesel units
  • Cool control in Abu Dhabi

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
  • CBP won't be ready for flood of extra processing after de minimis pause
  • Near-shoring drives Mexican warehouse space to historic lows
  • Shopify shuns 'logistics' - Flexport losses narrow in another forgettable year
  • GXO Logistics reports 20% boost in revenue and $1bn in new business last year
  • To reshore or not to reshore the question for shippers as tariffs are 'bandied about'
  • 'Damage, no damage'
  • US u-turn on corruption abroad 'won't drive rise in deals won by bribery'
  • Ryder System - don't mention the 'I' word
  • Evergreen adds eleven 24,000 teu box ships to its orderbook

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
  • Austal firms up order for hydrogen ready Gotlandsbolaget ferry
    Pulling the trigger on a letter of intent (LOI) signed in April 2023, Swedish ferry operator Gotlandsbolaget has awarded Austal Australasia a contract valued between AUD 265 and AUD 275 million (US$166
  • GAO: MARAD needs to take action on workforce problems
    While efforts to trim the federal workforce make the headlines, some agencies are plainly understaffed. A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) says that while the Department of Transportation's
  • Wiernicki: Shipping can't get to net zero by 2050 without nuclear
    "New nuclear technology is a global decarbonization solution and a commercial shipping disruptor. There is no net zero by 2050 without nuclear." That was the view from ABS chairman and CEO Christopher

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
  • JAXPORT completes vehicle berth expansion; construction of new berth underway
    Contractors for the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) have completed a year-long construction project to expand vehicle Berth 22 at the port's Blount Island Marine Terminal. The berth is the first of two vehicle berth projects in a US$60 million initiative to boost efficiencies and accommodate additional vehicle vessel calls. Now that the project is completed, Berth 22 can accommodate vehicle
  • Straits Bio-LNG becomes member of SEA-LNG coalition
    Straits Bio-LNG, a privately owned supplier of bio-LNG, has joined the SEA-LNG coalition. Headquartered in Singapore, the company is led by CEO SK Tan and is expanding its team to meet the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions. As LNG-fueled vessels continue to increase, LNG bunkering volumes have surged, particularly in key global hubs. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA
  • How to Secure Cargo and Ensure Liability Mitigation
    Whether you're moving bulk goods, containers, or specialized cargo, everything must stay in place until it reaches the unloading destination. Proper cargo securing methods protect shipments, safeguard the lives of people on board, and protect your business reputation. The sea or ocean is not to be trifled with. Improperly secured cargo can become unstable during storms or strong winds, leading to
  • South Africa's approach to leveraging rerouting amid existing challenges
    In a decisive stride toward enhancing maritime environmental safety, South Africa has taken a significant legislative step with President Cyril Ramaphosa's enactment of the Marine Pollution Amendment Bill. 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 .
  • ODeX expands into Canada
    ODeX, a digital shipping documentation and payment solution provider, announced its expansion into Canada. Building on its success in the United States, this strategic move introduces advanced features such as Bill of Lading (BL), visibility and streamlined payment processing, aimed at improving operational efficiency and transparency across North American logistics. Through key partnerships with
  • Basra Gateway Container Terminal receives new Mobile Harbour Crane
    Iraq's Basra Gateway Container Terminal (BGT), operated by International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) at the Port of Umm Qasr, has been equipped with a new Konecranes Gottwald ESP.8 mobile harbour crane (MHC). With a lifting capacity of 125 tons and a 54-meter boom, the crane is capable of handling vessels up to post-Panamax size, enhancing BGT's operational efficiency. Moreover, thi
  • Brunswick emerges as US leading port for autos and heavy equipment
    At the Brunswick State of the Port event, Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) President and CEO Griff Lynch highlighted that Colonel's Island Terminal has become the US busiest port for automobiles and heavy equipment, processing over 2 million tons of Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) cargo in 2024. Brunswick also claimed the top spot in the nation for RoRo exports last year, handling 600,000 tons, according to
  • Wärtsilä, Elomatic formalize licensing and collaboration agreement on ElogridTM technology
    Technology group Wärtsilä and international consulting and engineering firm Elomatic have entered into a licensing and collaboration agreement for the Elogrid technology. This agreement encompasses the intellectual property rights, technology, and trademark use of Elomatic's innovative Elogrid solution. Elogrid, a transverse thruster grid technology, aims to decrease fuel consumption and boost th
  • China and US remain Valenciaport's top partners amid traffic surge
    China and the United States remained Valenciaport's principal trading partners in 2024, accounting for 34% of its total traffic. China maintained its leading position, with 702,633 containers handled and 7,912,389 tonnes of goods transported. The United States followed with 368,298 TEUs and 4,524,697 tonnes exchanged. These figures were presented to the Board of Directors of the Port Authority of
  • Maritime bodies sign deal to simplify digital seafarer certification processes
    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Lloyd's Register OneOcean (LROO) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) of the Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation signed a landmark joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The agreement outlines the collaboration on a pilot project to explore the integration of seafarer certification systems and to develop a new mobile appl
  • Does the Military Pay for Car Shipping?
    For military personnel, moving can be a frequent and challenging task, especially when it involves transporting a vehicle to a new location. Understanding if and how the military provides assistance for car shipping can make a significant difference in planning a successful relocation. The military may cover car shipping costs, particularly when a service member receives a Permanent Change of Sta
  • Global bunker indices experience moderate growth
    During the seventh week of the year, the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) indices have shown moderate increases. The 380 HSFO index saw a rise of US$1.73 to US$530.68/MT, the VLSFO index gained US$3.26, reaching US$621.61/MT, while the most notable increase was seen in the MGO index, which surged by US$25.83, surpassing the US$800 mark, and rising from US$783.83/MT to US$809.66/MT. "As of this writ
  • Overcoming Import Challenges in Egypt
    AdobeStock_560376488.jpeg Egypt plays a vital role in international trade. Its strategic location, large population, and diverse economy make it a key market. However, importing products to Egypt presents several difficulties, including complex regulations, bureaucratic procedures, and customs rules. One of the biggest challenges has been obtaining foreign currency. This article outlines the main
  • ONE to launch new service between China and Vietnam
    Singapore-based box carrier Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced a new service, Vietnam China Express (VCX), which is expected to launch in mid-April. The port rotation of the VCX service will be Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) - Hai Phong (Vietnam) - Nansha (China) - Hong Kong - Hai Phong - Ho Chi Minh. The service will be operated on a weekly basis and will have a 14-day round voyage. "VCX has been thou
  • Arkas Line expands its service network to India
    Arkas Line is expanding its global service network and entering new markets as part of its ambitious 2025 growth strategy. Following the addition of routes to the Americas and the Red Sea, the company is further enhancing its international reach by extending its service to India. Ranked 32nd on the World Shipowners List, Arkas Line has successfully established operations in the Mediterranean, Bla
  • X-Press Feeders ship in fender-bender with ONE-operated vessel in Germany
    An X-Press Feeders vessel sustained some damage after coming into contact with an Ocean Network Express (ONE)-operated container ship during foggy conditions in Kiel Canal in Germany. A spokesperson for Eastaway Ship Management, part of the X-Press Feeders group, confirmed the accident occurrence in a statement to Container News . He said: "Eastaway Ship Management confirms that their managed con
  • CMA CGM Bets on Latakia Port with Strategic Focus on Syria
    The new agreement between the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports in Syria and French shipping giant CMA CGM for the Latakia port's container terminal operation highlights a significant strategic action in the region. 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 Ne
  • Thessaloniki Port's Master Plan gets green light
    Thessaloniki Port Authority (ThPA) has announced the official approval of the Port of Thessaloniki's Master Plan. This significant milestone allows the authority of the Greek port to move forward with its development strategy, which includes key projects and investments aimed at upgrading and modernizing the port. With the updated Master Plan and the Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment now
  • HHIT launches new port operation systems
    Vietnam's Hateco Haiphong International Container Terminal (HHIT) has officially launched the Navis N4 Terminal Operating System and Eport software. HHIT thanked its partners, including FPT Telecom, Kaleris/Navis, CEH, and APMT, as well as its own team, for their support and collaboration in the implementation of the IT systems for Berth No. 5 and No. 6 at Lach Huyen Port, Hai Phong City. Attende
  • AD Ports to operate Al Madouneh Customs Centre in Jordan
    AD Ports Group has secured a major contract to manage and operate the advanced Al Madouneh Customs Centre in Amman, Jordan. This 1.3 million square meter, state-of-the-art facility, inaugurated in June, is designed to boost Jordan's trade competitiveness. It features AI-powered customs processes, blockchain-driven transparency, and IoT-enabled logistics optimization to streamline cross-border tra
  • Port of Oakland unveils 2025-2030 Strategic Plan
    The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has approved the Port's Strategic Plan for 2025-2030, outlining a comprehensive blueprint for the next five years. The plan prioritizes market growth, job creation, and the modernization of the facilities and operations, reflecting the Californian port's commitment to progress and innovation. "The Port is a growing, vibrant center for regional and internati
  • Taiwan Strait developments and their impact on global trade
    Amid geopolitical tensions in the Taiwan Strait, the recent navigation of two US Navy ships through this crucial waterway has once again spotlighted the area's significance to global shipping. 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 .
  • National container line to save US$50 billion for Indian exporters
    Delhi plans to transform its supply chains with the launch of a national carrier - Bharat Container Line (BCL) - which is expected to lower export costs by US$50 billion, according to the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO). 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
  • MSC boosts Transatlantic network with nine-day Italy-US transit time
    As part of MSC's newly launched standalone East/West Network, the ocean carrier has announced key enhancements to two major Transatlantic services. The MEDUSEC service will now offer a nine-day transit time between Genoa, Italy and New York, US. To achieve this, calls in Barcelona, Spain and Sines, Portugal have been removed from the service. Barcelona will now be included in the EMUSA service, w

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
  • Golar sells last remaining LNG carrier
    Floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) specialist Golar LNG has marked its exit from the LNG shipping business with the sale of its last remaining gas carrier. The Nasdaq-listed company is shipping out the 2003-built steam turbine LNG carrier, Golar Arctic, for $24m. The Tor Olav Trøim-backed company said the 140,000 cu m vessel should change ...
  • FSL ships out another product tanker
    Singapore-listed product tanker owner First Ship Leasing Trust (FSL) has sold a second vessel coming off a long-term bareboat charter. The company has agreed to offload the 2005-built 12,984 dwt Clyde Fisher for an undisclosed sum. The oldest and the largest vessel in FSL's fleet is estimated by VesselsValue at about $8.3m. The 20-year-old unit ...
  • India readies home-grown container shipping giant
    The Indian government has laid out plans to develop a brand new containerline. To be called Bharat Container Line, the new entity will have around 100 ships in its fleet, including ships on charter. Details as to when the liner will launch have yet to be revealed with officials saying it will be a public/private ...
  • Evergreen firms up orders for 11 megamaxes
    Taiwanese liner Evergreen has firmed up long-expected orders for ultra-large containerships, splashing out between $2.91bn and $3.25bn on a series of eleven 24,000 teu newbuildings at two shipyards. The new order has been spread between Hanwha Ocean and CSSC Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI). The South Korean shipbuilder has won six newbuilding projects worth between $265m ...
  • Tanjung Offshore nets services deal with EnQuest
    Malaysian offshore services player Tanjung Offshore, part of T7 Global, has won a services contract with oil and gas company EnQuest. The contract is for pan-Malaysia maintenance, construction, modification, hook-up, and commissioning services for the B3 package. According to a Bursa Malaysia filing, it began on December 4, 2024, and will run for five years ...
  • BP picks Seatrium for another Gulf of Mexico production unit
    Singapore shipyard group Seatrium has signed a memorandum of understanding with energy giant BP for a second floating production unit project in the US Gulf of Mexico. Under the agreement, Seatrium would carry out the engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of an FPU for the Tiber project, located some 480 km southwest of New Orleans ...
  • Transocean boosts backlog with new rig deals
    Swiss-based offshore driller Transocean has won one new contract and one extension for two of its rigs. The first of those deals was awarded to the 2016-built Transocean Enabler semisub by Norwegian energy major Equinor. According to the company's fleet status report, Equinor exercised a three-well option in Norway for the rig at a dayrate ...
  • 'We are not a shelter for sanction evasion': Panama flag
    Facing pressure from Washington, the Panama Maritime Authority, which looks after the world's second largest ship registry, has defended its position, insisting it is deflagging many sanctioned vessels. US officials have accused Panama of not taking action to help enforce sanctions on vessels and shipowners from countries including Russia, Iran and Venezuela. US president Donald ...
  • Countries registering 70% of global tonnage support a carbon levy
    Two new reports led by UCL Energy Institute and Oceans Research Group show what's at stake at the upcoming International Maritime Organization (IMO) meetings and in the crucial period in the run-up to the Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting set for April. The IMO is expected to agree on policies, called mid-term measures, that will ...
  • AI tool designed to mitigate whale collisions at sea
    Researchers at Rutgers University-New Brunswick have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that will help predict endangered whale habitats, guiding ships along the Atlantic coast to avoid them. The tool is designed to prevent deadly accidents and inform conservation strategies and responsible ocean development. Using an AI-powered computer program that learns from patterns detected betw
  • New Nuclear for Maritime Houston Summit makes headlines
    The New Nuclear for Maritime Houston Summit has been making headlines this week for bullish comments on how atomic propulsion will have a place in the future merchant fleet. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), an intermediary holding company for HD Hyundai's shipbuilding sector, unveiled a nuclear-powered 15,000 teu containership model (pictured) at ...
  • The future of PEMEs
    Ronald Spithout from OneHealth by VIKAND gives his impression on how PEMEs should become a more valuable "health pulse" for crew and industry.

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
  • Russia-Ukraine peace prospects put pressure on product tanker sentiment
    Product tanker tonne-miles have benefitted from both rerouting of cargoes due to the Russia-Ukraine war and diversions around the Red...
  • Ukraine's Black Sea traffic stabilises in 2024 as Danube calls tumble
    Repeated attacks by Russian forces on port infrastructure and a period of intense strikes on the Odesa ports has not...
  • Scenarios are 'infinite' as geopolitical turbulence drags on, says Frangou
    US-listed owner posts reduced profit but has $3.6bn in secured contracts
  • World oil supply decreased by nearly 1m barrels per day in January
    Global oil demand is expected to average 1.1m barrels per day in 2025, up from 870,000 bpd in 2024
  • 'We are not a refuge for sanctions evasion,' says Panama flag
    The registry has come under fire from US lawmakers, who claim the flag 'has enabled' Iran to evade US sanctions
  • Carbon tax revenue needed to offset food price hikes in poorest states
    Keeping IMO carbon tax revenue within shipping could mean price inflation and lower exports from some countries, UCL's Shipping and...
  • Fredriksen hit for costs after losing Arcadia action
    Trial for losses suffered by Bosworth and Hurley scheduled for next year
  • Austal confirms $170m newbuild contract for hydrogen-ready ropax for Gotlandsbolaget
    Order follows 2023's Memorandum of Understanding between the two parties to develop a high-speed vessel able to operate on several...
  • Regional container trade imbalances increase 33% from 2019 to 2024
    BIMCO chief shipping analyst says the increase in trade imbalances has been driven by faster export growth from East and...
  • The Daily View: Trade osmosis
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Shipbuilding budget soars 40% as South Korea commits to industry growth
    Initiative aligns with the 'K-Shipbuilding Super Gap Vision 2040', which aims to solidify the country's position as a global leader...
  • MOL decarbonisation unit boosts investment in e-fuels producer Twelve Benefit
    The company's two products are drop-in fuels for the marine and aviation markets that can be used in existing infrastructure...
  • Evergreen confirms $3bn orders for 11 LNG-fuel ultra-large boxships
    Latest deal will boost Evergreen's orderbook to 59 ships totalling over 820,000 teu, accounting for 46% of its existing fleet
  • Cosco to order six more tankers in newbuilding spree
    Six medium-sized tankers will all be built by affiliated Cosco yards and cost around $480m in total
  • Daily Briefing
    Tankers with unknown flags help Russia navigate post-sanctions shipments to China and India | Covert Russian oil discharge in China's...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
  • Small trans-Pac forwarders, feeling ignored by carriers, stay agile to secure capacity
    Smaller forwarders on the trade lane are pooling their cargo volumes in formal and informal arrangements to get vessel space at favorable fixed rates as some carriers focus primarily on larger customers.
  • Evergreen makes $3.2 billion order for LNG-capable megaships
    The Taiwanese carrier is joining an industrywide shift away from methanol that accelerated last year amid growing supply concerns.
  • India-USEC spot bookings slow amid capacity crunch from fewer sailings: forwarders
    Adding to the space pressure, forwarders reported three West India-USEC vessel blankings for February, including one on CMA CGM's Indamex service and two on Ocean Network Express' WIN loop.
  • Scotland's Prestwick airport tested by China's e-commerce giants
    The first in a series of "development flights" loaded with packages from Hong Kong landed at the Scottish west coast airport

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
  • US Navy aircraft carrier involved in collision with Turkish-linked bulker
    Supramax was carrying cargo from Jordan to Romania when collision took place
  • Ardmore joins ranks of US-listed shipowners taking back their shares
    Stock takes a hit in Thursday trading as company observes annual investor day in New York
  • 'The big one': Trump signs order imposing sweeping reciprocal tariffs across trade relationships
    Trade officials to calculate new duties over the next weeks and months
  • Scorpio Tankers reveals what it has in mind for DHT Holdings
    Product tanker giant has raised eyebrows with $133m stake in fellow owner
  • Now Russia reports case of anchor drag damage to Baltic cable
    Russia adds its own incident to wave of damages reported in Baltic Sea lately
  • Golar LNG confirms sale of its steamship, marking its exit from LNG shipping
    Meanwhile, fleet mate finishes life as trading vessel and lines up for conversion in China
  • GasLog quarterly profit halves as company logs $8.7m value decrease on LNG trio
    LNG carrier market is oversupplied, but growing gas demand should support newbuilding demand, owner says
  • VLCCs lift record amount of West African crude as suezmaxes suffer
    Brokers note change in focus for oil exports in region
  • No quick end to sanctions, says Angeliki Frangou as Navios boss weighs in on tariffs and conflict disruption
    Major Greek owner, however, has more questions than answers about the geopolitical outlook
  • Gunvor fixes Libyan-owned LR2 tankers in quiet clean period charter market
    Trader also takes MR ship on short-term deal as charterers put pressure on rates
  • Greenpeace sends message to Putin on newly sanctioned Sovcomflot-linked tanker
    Activists reach MR ship Prosperity off Denmark
  • CMA CGM tops up orderbook with 12 LNG dual-fuel neo-panamax container ships
    Liner giant picks China's Jiangnan Shipyard for next 18,000-teu newbuilds but remains hungry
  • Newly sanctioned Russian tanker 'heading to Cuba' in rare trade
    Shipment of Urals oil on Rosnefteflot ship shows Putin regime seeking wider range of buyers
  • US pressure could stem rise of Iran dark VLGC fleet, says Oystein Kalleklev
    Avance Gas boss tallies big chunk of gas carrier fleet involved in Iranian trade
  • FSL Trust sells oldest and biggest tanker after reversing impairment
    Singapore owner cuts fleet to six ships with disposal of James Fisher-operated vessel
  • Tanker tonne-mile gains could prove resistant to Russia-Ukraine peace deal, analysts say
    Fearnley Securities paints a mixed picture should Russian exports return to normal
  • India signals plan to keep avoiding US-sanctioned tankers
    Direct US designations of ships have proved more effective than EU and UK regimes in halting shadow trading
  • Hamburg Commercial Bank's transport loans hit $3.9bn after shipping portfolio acquisition
    Shipping earnings saw decline in net interest income due to margin compression
  • CMA CGM alters steering guidance after 'ambiguous' procedures caused beacon smash
    Australian accident report finds seafarer error contributed to accident in Yarra River
  • Nicolas Saverys launches formal $82.8m bid to take Exmar private
    Offer period to shareholders opens today and closes on 13 March
  • Hamburg Commercial Bank transportation loans grow to $3.9bn after acquisition of shipping portfolio
    Shipping earnings saw decline in net interest income due to margin compression
  • Will EU dark fleet crackdown be scuppered by legal loopholes?
    Seizing ships is no simple matter under international law
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen boosts profit with ship management and car carrier investments
    Oslo-listed group continues to benefit from big holdings in companies like Wallenius Wilhelmsen
  • Big-name Greek owners shipping Russian crude while freshly sold tankers enter trade
    Dynacom and Metrostar tankers have loaded Urals crude as former Neda Marine and Premuda vessels debut in Russia
  • Ship management and car carrier investments boost profit at Wilh Wilhelmsen
    Oslo-listed group continues to benefit from big holdings in companies like Wallenius Wilhelmsen
  • Iranian and Russian oil that would fill over 70 suezmax tankers may be stranded by sanctions
    Estimates vary, but blacklisting of vessels is slowing crude flows
  • Gotland splashes up to $173m for world's first large hydrogen catamaran from Austal
    Austal's Philippines yard to build 130-metre-long catamaran
  • Seatrium bags rights to second deepwater production newbuild contract from BP
    Singapore yard gets fifth floating production unit project in the Gulf of Mexico

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
  • India plans new container line, sees maritime path to global goals
    India plans a wide-ranging maritime initiative that includes the launch of a new container line.
  • US aircraft carrier, merchant ship collide in Mediterranean
    The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman and a Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier collided late Wednesday in the Mediterranean Sea.

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ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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