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OCTOBER 14, 2025

Gaurav Dayal appointed Chairperson of JNPA IASL champions India-Russia business synergy through high-level collaboration forum "PM GatiShakti - Offshore" launched to strengthen integrated offshore planning and boost India's Blue Economy TVS ILP invests INR 250 crore in Grade-A Industrial & Logistics Park in Visakhapatnam RBI notifies change in use of export proceeds received in foreign currency accounts at IFSC Sustained increase in service instability India a key growth engine of the global economy: IMF US imports of containerised goods dip in Sept. Allcargo Logistics' composite scheme approved by NCLT; domestic and international business to restructure under separate listed companies H International Supply Chain business will be demerged into a new China's exports to US down 27 pc in Sept.

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OCTOBER 14, 2025

How Scottish exporters weave success back in Europe Leschaco opens chemical logistics hub in Bremen Fire safety needs real-time awareness Forto appoints Caiti as country manager Italy CBP intercepts two major cocaine shipments Strengthening Italy/Africa trade links Lakeway Link adds "Mistral" for daily sailings Startup acquires heritage firm Mallory Alexander US freight firms still favour human drivers Brussels airport opens "Brucargo Central" Leunen also moves from Brussels to Ostend

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OCTOBER 13, 2025

US sanction threat to countries that sign up to IMO bid for greener shipping China's forwarders feel the heat of rising costs as logistics sector faces change From fast tracks to red tape - the 'gig-logistics' showdown of 2025 Still stuck in low gear, US truckers face additional tariff headwinds DSV - 'asymmetric payoff' From trash to transport - the curious case of Rhenus Logistics Moving parts: how the US government shutdown impacts logistics South Korea's second-hand car trade now prefers to ship in a box New cross-Channel multimodal service offers reliability and speed, says OST chief US ban on Chinese carriers overflying Russia will have limited impact OceanX Radar: Tit for tat is back while decarbonisation loses its steam

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OCTOBER 13, 2025

Stage set for EU-U.S. confrontation on IMO NZF This week, IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee is holding an extraordinary session of to consider adoption of the proposed carbon tax on shipping that IMO calls the "Net Zero Framework" (NZF). The Jan De Nul orders a new large rock installer George W. Goethals With a growing global demand for the protection of subsea cable infrastructure, Luxembourg-headquartered Jan De Nul has ordered a new dedicated rock installation vessel, the George W. Goethals. The vessel has a

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OCTOBER 13, 2025

Pakistan tries to reposition itself on Indian Ocean shipping Pakistan's recent US$193 million acquisition of three secondhand tankers signals more than routine fleet modernization PD Ports launches new jumbo rail service PD Ports has launched its first jumbo rail service linking Teesport with Mossend and Grangemouth, strengthening connections between Scotland and global markets. The new 16-wagon service, developed in partnership with Network Rail and DB Cargo, increases weekly capacity by 40 additional slots and replaces the previously separate routes to Mossend and Grangemouth. Designed to support Scottish disti Ensemble digitises workforce scheduling at ABP's Port of Newport Ensemble has signed a contract with Associated British Ports (ABP) to modernise workforce planning at the Port of Newport using its AI-driven scheduling platform, Athena. The deployment marks a key step in ABP's ongoing digital transformation. Athena uses machine learning to create optimal workforce schedules in seconds, ensuring the right people with the right skills are assigned at the right ti Swire Shipping revises PSS for Asia-Pacific Islands trade Swire Shipping has announced a revision to its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS), citing rising operational costs, increased charter hire rates, and stronger cargo demand across key regional lanes. Effective November 1, 2025 (Bill of Lading date), the updated PSS will apply to shipments moving from North Asia, Greater China, Southeast Asia, the Middle East Gulf, and the Indian Subcontinent to destinati What's the operational importance behind ICTSI's Durban victory? A South African court ruling last Friday did more than settle a commercial dispute, it may have determined who controls Africa's maritime future Lloyd's List Intelligence unveils new maritime compliance solution Lloyd's List Intelligence (LLI) has launched its new Ownership Intelligence & Cargo Risk solutions within the Seasearcher platform, offering deeper visibility into vessel ownership and cargo movements to help the maritime sector counter evolving sanctions evasion tactics. The new tools arrive amid growing global scrutiny of maritime trade, following regulatory actions like the April 2025 OFAC gui Maersk announces seasonal blanking on Northern Star service Maersk has announced a seasonal blanking on its Northern Star service for the Delos Wave voyages 548S/550N, affecting sailings scheduled for November (ex APA) and December (ex OCE). The adjustment comes in response to Christmas and New Year closures in New Zealand during the scheduled sailing period. To minimize disruption, bookings will be automatically transferred to the next available sailing. DP World and Tashkent invest to logistics terminal DP World has entered into a joint venture with Tashkent Invest, a subsidiary of the Tashkent City Administration, to develop and manage a state-of-the-art multimodal logistics terminal near the Uzbek capital. The partnership marks a significant step in advancing Uzbekistan's logistics infrastructure and its ambition to become a regional trade hub. The new terminal in the Yangi Avlod Special Indus NSW Ports appoints Vice President for Asia-Southeast and Oceania NSW Ports CEO Marika Calfas has been elected as the International Association of Ports and Harbours Vice President for Asia-Southeast and Oceania. Ms Calfas was officially appointed at the IAPH Annual General Meeting in Kobe last week following a member port vote conducted earlier this year. Ms Calfas stated she was honored to be elected to represent the region's ports and looked forward to colla Leschaco opens new chemical logistics hub in Bremen The Leschaco Group has expanded its logistics network with a new chemical multi-purpose facility in Bremen Industrial Park, Germany. The site strengthens the company's capabilities in handling hazardous materials and supports growth in its LCL (Less than Container Load) and GCL (Global Contract Logistics) segments. Covering around 20,500 square metres, the new facility offers over 12,000 pallet s The Glass Supply Chain: How Logistics Challenges Are Reshaping Auto Glass Availability and Pricing in North America Image Source: https://pixabay.com/photos/glass-car-glass-broken-glass-car-1749697/ While many drivers underestimate the importance of auto glass, it remains a critical component in ensuring safety and maintaining the structural integrity of modern vehicles. However, in recent seasons, the repair industry has faced mounting pressure as supply chain bottlenecks continue to slow service delivery. Ac Gulftainer launches landbridge solution Gulftainer has launched its Landbridge solution to revolutionize cargo movement across the UAE and the wider GCC. Leveraging the strategic location of Khorfakkan Commercial Terminal as the first gateway to the UAE market, Gulftainer's Landbridge offers the fastest connectivity to domestic and regional markets with a fleet of over 300 trailers, seamless network for cross-border cargo movement supp Valmet upgrades automation at Ennatuurlijk Helmond power plant Valmet will modernize the turbine automation and control systems at Ennatuurlijk's combined cycle power plant (CCPP) in Helmond, the Netherlands. The upgrade will boost operational efficiency, reliability, and safety while supporting Ennatuurlijk's goal of achieving carbon neutrality. The project involves a full replacement of the distributed control system (DCS) and turbine controls. Once comple U.S. government rejects proposed IMO global carbon tax on shipping In a joint statement, Secretary of State Rubio, Secretary of Energy Wright, and Secretary of Transportation Duffy announced that the United States will oppose the proposed NZF carbon reduction framework under consideration by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The measure, aimed at reducing global CO2 emissions from international shipping, would mark the first time a UN agency imposes AD Ports Group launched Blue Initiative at Quantum Maritime Conference Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy, an integral part of AD Ports Group, has successfully concluded the Quantum Maritime Conference 2025, the world's first international forum dedicated to connecting quantum technologies, artificial intelligence, and maritime innovation. Hosted at the Academy's state-of-the-art Abu Dhabi campus from 8th to 9th October 2025, the event established a new global framework for Rhenus launches eco-friendly barge "Rhenus Berlin I" Rhenus has launched its new inland barge Rhenus Berlin I at the Bulk Cargo Terminal in the Port of Szczecin. The vessel marks a key step in sustainable transport for the wind energy sector. Built between April and September 2025 at the Szczecin shipyard, the 100-metre barge was designed for ENERCON . It can carry two rotor blades up to 86 metres long and is ready for future 88-metre blades. Rhenu Deciphering DP World-Hapag Lloyd strategic convergence in Brazilian container shipping The renewal of DP World's partnership with Hapag-Lloyd at Santos for another decade coinciding with a US$190 million terminal expansion represents far more than a routine contract extension. This strategic alignment reveals converging interests between a global terminal operator pursuing vertical integration and a major carrier seeking to solidify its South American footprint amid challenging mar FIATA elects new global leadership team FIATA, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, has elected a new leadership team during its 2025 Electoral General Meeting in Hanoi, marking a new chapter for the global freight forwarding community. Thomas Sim from the Singapore Logistics Association has been elected President, succeeding Turgut Erkeskin of Türkiye. The election also marks a historic milestone - the appo

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OCTOBER 13, 2025

Valaris lands $140m drillship deal with BP New York-listed offshore driller Valaris has won a contract for one of its drillships from a subsidiary of supermajor BP. The contract for the 2014-built Valaris DS-12 is for five wells with BP Exploration Delta Limited in Egypt. The deal is expected to commence in the second quarter of 2026 and has an estimated duration ... Oldendorff and Salzgitter target 20% emission cut in iron ore shipments German shipowner Oldendorff Carriers and fellow steelmaker Salzgitter have signed a long-term deal to lower carbon emissions from the seaborne transport of iron ore to Hamburg. Starting in January 2026, Oldendorff will deploy fuel-efficient bulk carriers to move iron ore from various loading ports to Salzgitter's steelmaking hub. The operation is expected to cut CO2 ... Maersk launches onboard trials of methanol and ethanol mix Danish shipping giant Maersk has started onboard fuel trials of a methanol-ethanol blend as part of its efforts to explore alternative fuel use for decarbonising global shipping. The company's 2,100 teu methanol-fuelled containership Laura Maersk, which became the world's first container vessel to operate on green methanol in 2023, is now serving as a test ... MPC Container Ships keeps renewal momentum with newbuilds at Fujian Mawei Oslo-listed tonnage provider MPC Container Ships (MPCC) has pressed ahead with its fleet renewal programme, ordering two 1,600 teu containerships from Fujian Mawei Shipyard in China. The vessels, designed for Northern European feeder trades, are due for delivery in the second half of 2027 and have been fixed on eight-year charters - plus options for ... Sea1 Offshore secures new PSV deal Norwegian offshore vessel owner and operator Sea1 Offshore has been awarded a new contract for one of its platform supply vessels (PSVs). An undisclosed client hired the 2013-built Sea1 Atlas for operations in Brazil. Start of the contract is set for the first quarter of 2026. The vessel has been hired for three years, and ... Trump administration threatens sanctions over IMO climate vote The Trump administration's weaponisation of trade and shipping reached a new level on Friday, with Washington threatening to sanction nations that vote in favour of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) upcoming Net Zero Framework (NZF) - a global plan to cut shipping's greenhouse gas emissions. In a joint statement, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and ... Pakistan National Shipping Corporation sets out to double fleet size Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has approved the acquisition of three secondhand tankers for about $193m, as part of its drive to double the national fleet to 30 vessels by 2026. Two aframaxes, Lorex and Nafsika, are costing $74.5m each while the Stavenger Poseidon, an MR2 tanker, has been bought for $44.15m with all three ... China's ship repair yards in overdrive as ageing fleet drives global boom Global ship repair activity has jumped 7% this year, far outpacing overall fleet growth, according to new figures from Clarksons Research. The uptick comes as an ageing fleet hits key survey milestones and as owners rush to install energy-saving technologies (ESTs) to meet tightening decarbonisation goals. Clarksons said the 15-year anniversary of the 2009-10 shipbuilding ... China's retaliatory port fees add fresh chaos to global shipping Over the weekend, a number of ships bound for China turned around following Friday's retaliatory measure from Beijing against American-linked tonnage. Starting tomorrow to coincide with the US plans to charge Chinese tonnage increased port fees, China will demand an extra RMB400 ($56) per net ton for US-built, operated, flagged - or even listed - ... Carbon costs hit shipping balance sheets as $50bn era looms Carbon pricing in shipping is no longer an abstract regulatory concept - it's a growing commercial cost that is reshaping balance sheets across the maritime value chain. In 2025, emissions trading under the EU ETS alone is expected to add more than $6bn in costs to global shipping. By the end of the decade, a ...

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OCTOBER 13, 2025

Beijing issues detailed rules for reciprocal port fees targeting US-linked vessels China's transport ministry has detailed how its port fees on US vessels will work, although many questions remain unanswered IMO should adopt, then fix, the Net-Zero Framework The landmark carbon price could be a disaster or a climate breakthrough. The IMO should adopt it, and make sure... USTR's new port fee structure to cost vehicle carriers up to $1.6m per visit New fee policy extends beyond China-built ships and could raise legal challenges The week in charts: Flag hopping accelerates as shadow fleet matures | Ofac sanctions hit Iranian LPG shadow fleet | Carriers will need convincing before Red Sea return Lloyd's List's weekly showing of the data and figures behind our news, analysis and markets coverage Gard sees hefty technical loss in first half Announcement comes as International Group clubs due to set out 2026 pricing in next few weeks The week in newbuildings: Germany's TT-Line returns to Chinese yard for big ro-pax ferries Firm orders were signed in the past week for boxships, bunkering vessels, general cargoships and tankers with almost all being... Maritime leadership's direction and influence come under review With decades of experience as a ship operator and now CEO of Singapore-based Synergy - the world's second-largest shipmanagement company... Leaders must support the new IMO deal, but it is far from perfect Adopting the deal and strengthening the rules to restrict first-generation biofuels and boost e-fuels can turn the Net-Zero Framework into... The Daily View: Parallel phase Performance Shipping clinches $150m deal for TOP Ships suezmaxes Deal is Greek owner's first in the suezmax sector CIMC yard wins LNG bunker orders as demand outlook strengthens Global LNG bunkering is expected to exceed 16m tonnes by 2030, boosting orders for Chinese-built ships Hanwha Ocean shortens delivery schedule following production stabilisation Move reflects the shipbuilder's broader turnaround in output and profitability after overcoming earlier delays and cost pressures EU stands firm on IMO net zero plan as US threatens retaliation Looming IMO vote on decarbonisation tests unity in global shipping and exposes widening policy rifts Daily Briefing Flag hopping accelerates as shadow fleet matures under sanctions pressure | Sweeping Ofac sanctions target Iranian LPG shadow fleet |...

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OCTOBER 13, 2025

China's Dajin Heavy dips toe into MPV ownership for wind farm cargoes The maker of wind energy components has invested in its first heavy cargo deck carrier, one of four such vessels built by Dajin's own shipbuilding division that the company will take delivery of this year. Slide in MPV rates seen as a blip, not a breakdown, as projects keep flowing Breakbulk and project carriers continue to be upbeat for cargo prospects through the end of the year and into 2026. White House sanctions threat ups ante ahead of pivotal IMO meeting On the eve of IMO's London gathering this week, Washington has pledged to retaliate against nations supporting what it says is a "European-led neocolonial export of global climate regulations." Car carrier sector slams USTR's decision for threefold increase in port fees The move would substantially increase costs and reduce capacity for vehicle and equipment makers like Ford and Caterpillar who rely on vehicle carriers and ro/ro vessels to export their products, stakeholders say.

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OCTOBER 13, 2025

Industry groups and more shipowners join Angelicoussis-led coalition opposing IMO carbon deal Coalition that started with just six Greek shipowners adds industry groups Beijing exempts Chinese-built vessels from anti-US port fees China pedals back on part of its retaliatory measures to protect its own shipbuilding industry Chinese port fees for US-linked ships will be double-edged sword for bulker spot rates, analysts say Incoming China regime expected to both add costs and support bulker rates in the short term Manic Monday for capesize markets as China port fee news pushes rates sharply higher Monday's market saw big-money moves as traders reacted to US-China news Naval forces remain on alert for Houthi attacks despite Gaza ceasefire deal Combined Maritime Forces assesses threat level at 'substantial' to 'critical' 'Severe and dangerous' VLCC detention case could have profound impact on piracy fight, says West African nation Equatorial Guinea believes anti-piracy efforts will be hit if it loses $60m case over the detention of 26 seafarers Shipowning trio teams up as GSX Energy to contract LNG bunker vessel newbuildings Partners extend interest in growing sector but spread slot coverage to second shipyard Clarksons predicts how many Chinese tanker calls could be affected by new port fees Effect of Chinese measures could be greater than the US rules they are designed as retaliation for Oldendorff Carriers to cut shipping emissions for German steelmaker Partnership will cut emissions by creating efficiencies in fuel consumption and vessel operations Iran charges 17 tanker crew members after oil seizure Seafarers from vessel named as Phoenix now face trial Union Maritime opens US hub with hire of former Bahri and Navig8 chartering boss Steve Raterman to spearhead London owner's expansion across the Atlantic Claims spike fails to dent profits for world's largest marine insurer Gard Norwegian company says large claims hit underwriting figures Okee founder returns to German family fold as succession plans play out Succession plans move forward as fourth generation start work with DAL/Essberger Wavelength podcast: John Fredriksen's game plan amid rumours of LR2 fleet sell-off Plus, the ordeal of the VLCC crew locked up in Africa after mistaking a patrol vessel for pirates Frontline clean tanker fleet sale must beat broker valuations 'to avoid destroying value' Clarksons Securities says trading above net asset value brings pressures as well as advantages China port fee blow could land well beyond shipowners listed on Wall Street Vast number of public companies risk being caught up in the new retaliatory rules, following the US crackdown on China's maritime dominance Braemar rebuilds its tanker team after stream of exits A VLCC name returns, with fresh faces formerly with Clarksons, Vortexa and Teekay joining Chinese VLCC switches destination after US sanctions crude terminal China VLCC's New Vista has docked in Ningbo instead with UAE oil Seven Islands Shipping splashes out on suezmax tanker from Eastern Pacific Company acquires vessel from Idan Ofer Crunch carbon talks begin with IMO firmly in the spotlight Four days of discussions will focus on whether newly minted regulations are fit for purpose MPC Container Ships fast-tracks fleet renewal with fresh order for up to six vessels German owner opts for Fujian Mawei as orderbook expanded International Seaways shifting tanker-owning companies to Bermuda in efficiency drive Re-domiciling of fleet will cost between $3m and $5m, US-listed owner says Man lost at sea after jumping off Greek container ship Search efforts involve five commercial vessels and one military helicopter Former Greek VLCC re-emerges as Nigeria's first fully owned crude storage vessel Smart Tankers' Ivonne is operating under a new name and ownership Two long-serving US directors quit shipowner Okeanis to comply with snap Chinese port fees Greek owner says departure of investment experts Robert Knapp and Joshua Nemser did not result from any management disagreements Koch Shipping revealed as investor in Tor Olav Troim VLCC project as Bruton pushes merger forward Bulker charterer has agreed to accept stock in public vehicle Bruton Man lost at sea after jumping off Greek boxship Search efforts involve five commercial vessels and one military helicopter Morten Astrup's credit fund bets on International Seaways bond Seaways ranks among most conservatively managed companies in tanker space, fund says Long-serving Okeanis Eco Tankers directors quit as Greek owner wavers on replacements Greek owner says departure of investment experts Robert Knapp and Joshua Nemser did not result from any management disagreements Thenamaris steps into the spotlight: $1bn fleet move would add to run of Greek mega-deals Talks to boost fleet with Frontline product tankers is an unusually high-profile move for giant Greek owner Chinese shipowners' association warns US against taking further retaliatory measures China Shipowners Association says port fees equivalent to a 4% tariff hike

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OCTOBER 13, 2025

U.S. threatens global shipping over new carbon tax The United States is threatening penalties ranging from port fees to barring ships from entry on nations that back a controversial carbon tax on ships' emissions.