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Exim India web site
MARCH 20, 2025
  • Cabinet approves construction of new 6-lane access controlled Greenfield Highway connecting JNPA
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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 20, 2025
  • TJA welcomes the millionth Renault truck
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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 19, 2025
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Marine Log web site
MARCH 19, 2025
  • Hong Kong's Sun Ferry takes delivery of new diesel-electric fast ferry
    Hong Kong-based ferry operator Sun Ferry has taken delivery of Xin Ming Zhu 30 a new, state-of-the-art 35-meter diesel-electric ferry. Designed by Incat Crowther and constructed by Guangzhou-based shipbuilder AFAI Southern Shipyard,
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    Making a pair of green newbuilds even greener, Sweden's Stena Line is to add Norsepower rotor sails to the two methanol-hybrid NewMax RO/ROs it is building for its Belfast-Heysham Irish Sea freight

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Container News web site
MARCH 19, 2025
  • Port of Oakland kicks off 2025 on strong note
    The Port of Oakland reported that the January loaded container volume reached 146,187 TEUs, translating to an 8.5% increase over the first month of 2024. "Strong import growth reflects the resilience of Northern California's economy and the confidence cargo owners have in our gateway," said Port of Oakland Maritime Director Bryan Brandes. He went on to add: "Export volumes remain steady, highligh
  • We Asked AI: Soccer fields made from containers
    Stacked and aligned with precision, the containers form the perimeter walls of the field, towering above to create an enclosed, vibrant arena. The playing surface, although flat and uniform, retains the distinctive metallic floor of the containers, painted green to mimic the look of a standard pitch. This innovative design not only recycles materials but also adds a modern, industrial aesthetic t
  • HarborLab launches HL AI for smarter port cost management
    HarborLab aims to enhance transparency, efficiency, and trust within the maritime industry, introducing HL AI, an innovative feature designed to revolutionize the management and approval of port expenses. Traditionally, shipping companies outsourced DA management to low-cost remote operations, viewing it as a non-core function. However, with port-related spending reaching approximately US$2 milli
  • Kalmar and APM Terminals agree for straddle carrier fleet modernisation at MedPort Tangier
    Finnish port equipment manufacturer Kalmar has signed an agreement with Maersk's port operating arm APM Terminals to modernise 32 Kalmar straddle carriers operating at MedPort Tangier in Morocco. The large order was booked in Kalmar's Q1 2025 order intake, with the modernisation programme scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2025 and be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2026. Op
  • NWSA, Puyallup Tribe forge partnership for new terminal construction
    Puyallup Tribe and the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the region's shipping capacity. The agreement paves the way for the construction of a new berth on the East Blair Waterway, increasing the Seattle/Tacoma gateway's ability to accommodate the world's largest shipping lines and boosting economic activity in the region. Under the MoU,
  • Major container lines report over US$27 billion in 2024 earnings
    The major shipping lines that have reported and published their financial figures for 2024 have recorded combined full-year earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of US$27.3 billion. In comparison, the same group of shipping lines generated nearly US$200 billion in combined EBIT across 2021 and 2022. However, despite the decline from peak pandemic-era profits, the 2024 profitability level rema
  • CMA CGM and MPA Singapore renew collaboration partnership
    Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and CMA CGM Group have renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to proceed with sustainable shipping and innovation. This renewed partnership builds on an earlier MoU signed in 2022 and underscores the shared commitment to strengthening Singapore's position as a premier maritime hub. The agreement was signed by Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive of MPA,
  • Bengal Tiger Line expands services to the Mediterranean
    Singapore-based ocean carrier Bengal Tiger Line (BTL) has broadened its operational reach to the Mediterranean by introducing a new service route connecting Turkey, the Red Sea, and West India. According to Alphaliner, BTL, led by Andrew Winter, has partnered with Turkish shipping companies Arkas and Turkon Line to provide this service. This collaboration involves shared slots on a West India - M
  • IMO's global strategy for advancing maritime digitalization
    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is taking significant steps to develop a comprehensive strategy that leverages emerging technologies to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability in the shipping industry. During its 49th session in London from 10 to 14 March, the IMO's Facilitation Committee (FAL) outlined a work plan for creating the IMO Strategy on Maritime Digitalization, whi
  • Riga Universal Terminal upgrades operations with GullsEye TOS
    Riga Universal Terminal (RUT), one of the largest multipurpose terminals at Latvia's Port of Riga, has successfully transitioned to GullsEye Logistics Technologies' Gen2 Terminal Operating System (TOS). This upgrade aims to modernize and streamline operations for container, bulk, and general cargo handling, as well as rail logistics. A subsidiary of Portek International Pte Ltd, RUT handles appro
  • BIMCO: US port fees to hurt US trade more than curb China's dominance
    Charging fees on China-linked vessels calling at US ports will significantly increase the cost of seaborne transport to and from the United States - even if operators are pursuing avoidance strategies, said BIMCO in its letter to the US Trade Representative. BIMCO expects operators to attempt to mitigate the negative impact of port fees either by passing the costs on to US importers-resulting in
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    Obtaining a police report for an auto accident in Miami is essential for various reasons, such as insurance claims and legal proceedings. The process typically involves contacting the Miami Police Department or the specific agency that responded to the scene. Having access to this report can provide critical details about the accident, including witness statements and official assessments. In Mia
  • HMM, Wan Hai and ZIM among stellar performers of 2024
    HMM, Wan Hai Lines and ZIM Line were the best-performing liner operators in 2024, which was the third best year for the industry, with a collective operating profit of US$32.6 billion, according to Alphaliner
  • MSC applies reefer surcharge from Egypt to Far East and Middle East
    Due to the ongoing equipment situation impacting the region, MSC will apply an Equipment Imbalance Surcharge (EBS) for all reefer cargo from Egypt to the Far East and the Middle East. The Swiss/Italian ocean carrier said the surcharge will take effect from 2 April, and the amount has been set at US$400 per reefer container. If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first
  • Global economic uncertainties and regional pressures prompt Thailand to accelerate upgrades
    Thailand's economic outlook has recently been shaped by a complex mix of internal challenges and external pressures, with significant developments affecting investor sentiment and growth projections. According to Bangkok Post, the investor confidence index (ICI), as measured by the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (FETCO), dropped to the bearish zone in February from neutral the pr
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  • Container trade surges in Melbourne
    In 2024, the Port of Melbourne achieved its highest annual container trade volume on record, marking a significant milestone for Victoria. The Australian port handled a total of 3.4 million TEUs, reflecting an increase of over 9% compared to 2023 figures. "The significant growth in container trade underpins economic activity in Victoria and reflects the state's diverse business landscape," commen
  • Understanding Comparative Negligence in Car Accident Claims
    Understanding comparative negligence is essential when dealing with car accident claims. If you've been involved in an accident in Illinois, consulting a personal injury law firm like Noll Law Office can help you navigate the complexities of fault distribution and compensation. This principle assesses fault distribution, meaning your compensation might be reduced if you share some blame. For inst
  • Hapag-Lloyd and Sri Lanka Ports Authority explore strategic collaboration
    Representatives from the German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd met with Sri Lanka Port Authority (SLPA) officials on 4 March to discuss collaboration opportunities and strengthen existing ties. During the discussions, both parties emphasized the importance of fostering stronger partnerships to further position Sri Lanka as a strategic maritime hub in the region. The dialogue also focussed on upcomi
  • Duvenbeck appoints new EVP of Business Line Road for North-West region
    Rene Hille has joined the Duvenbeck Group as the new Executive Vice President (EVP) of Business Line Road for the North-West region. In this role, he will oversee road freight operations. With nearly 30 years of experience in the logistics industry, Hille specializes in road freight and contract logistics. Throughout his career, he has held key leadership positions at Schenker, Panalpina, and Imp
  • Enhancing Workplace Safety: The Importance of Forklift Operator Certification in the UK
    In every small or big organisation, safety in the workplace is always first, and the forklift training should be at the top of the list. In other words, without proper training, forklifts can be critically hazardous in industries that use them on a daily basis, such as construction and warehousing. That's why forklift operator certification in the UK is a serious matter-it should not be taken lig
  • US continues strikes against the Houthis in asymmetric escalation
    Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi said on 16 March that his militants would target US ships in the Red Sea in the wake of massive American strikes on Yemen over the weekend. Despite there being no attacks on merchant shipping this year, the Donald Trump administration decided to unleash an enormous barrage of strikes on Houthi strongholds over the weekend, linked to Trump's so-called 'maximum p

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Splash web site
MARCH 19, 2025
  • ESL Shipping extends raw material transport deal with SSAB
    ESL Shipping, part of Finnish conglomerate Aspo, and global steel manufacturer SSAB have agreed a multi-year extension for the transport of inbound raw material sea transports within the Baltic Sea and from the North Sea. The new contract also covers transport of SSAB's fossil-free sponge iron including the possibility of fossil-free shipments. The sea transport ...
  • Solstad scores Subsea7 CSV deal
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad Maritime has secured a new contract from offshore engineering and services player Subsea7 for the construction support vessel (CSV) Normand Subsea. The 2009-built CSV has been fixed for two years, with three yearly extension options attached to the deal. Financial terms have not been disclosed. The vessel has been part ...
  • Jinhui sells veteran supramax
    Chinese bulker owner and operator Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has offloaded one of its older supramaxes in its first sale in more than a year. The Oslo- and Hong Kong-listed company is shipping out the 2007-built Jin Shun to Honk Kong incorporated Yuhe Shipping in a deal worth $8.26m. The 53,350 dwt Chinese-built bulker, acquired ...
  • Euroseas fixes charter for 2007-built boxship
    Nasdaq-listed Greek containership owner Euroseas has won a time charter contract for its 4,250 teu boxship Rena P. The charter is for a minimum period of 35 to a maximum period of 37 months, at the option of the charterer, at a gross daily rate of $35,500, in direct continuation of its present charter. According ...
  • Tsakos confirms $2bn shuttle tanker deal with Transpetro
    Greek owner Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has confirmed a long-term charter deal with Petrobras' logistics subsidiary Transpetro for a series of nine shuttle tanker newbuildings. The vessels, to be built at Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea, have secured 15-year employment each with revenues for TEN estimated at around $2bn. Deliveries are scheduled for 2027 ...
  • Seapeak eyes triple sale of vintage LNG tonnage
    Gas ship owner and operator Seapeak has said it expects to sell three of its older LNG vessels that came off contracts and had been placed in layup earlier this year. The Stonepeak-controlled company said in its annual report it had made downward revisions to the outlook for its steam turbine LNG carriers due to ...
  • Nuclear Transport Solutions announces joint CEO appointment
    The UK's Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) has announced the appointment of Ciara Middlehurst and Ben Whittard as interim joint CEOs. They succeed Seth Kybird who will be joining Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) as interim CEO on an 18-month secondment from NTS. NTS was launched in April 2021 bringing together Direct Rail Services (DRS), International Nuclear ...
  • Hybrid hydrogen-diesel engine retrofit project moves ahead
    Lomarlabs, the innovation arm of Lomar Shipping, has announced a strategic collaboration with Newlight, a technology company specialising in hybrid hydrogen-diesel engine retrofits, to accelerate the adoption of cost-effective, lower-emission solutions for the shipping industry. The collaboration will focus on retrofitting conventional diesel engines to operate on a hydrogen-diesel mix, reducing
  • $100m per VLCC port call: American targeting of Chinese tonnage risks backfiring
    The Monday deadline is fast approaching for public comments on the US Trade Representative's investigation into China's dominance in shipbuilding after which president Donald Trump will make a ruling. Submissions to the Washington body have been numerous, some full of praise, and plenty of others warning of the potential costly unintended consequences of any rules ...
  • Bengal Tiger Line expands to the Mediterranean
    Singapore's Bengal Tiger Line (BTL) has expanded its network to the Mediterranean with the introduction of a Turkey - Red Sea - West India service. Alphaliner is reporting that the Andrew Winter-led container feeder operator is providing this new service through slots on a West India - Mediterranean trade, together with Turkish carriers Arkas and ...
  • Fredriksen takes 10% stake in Star Bulk Carriers
    Shortly after his exit from one of Europe's largest dry bulk owners, Golden Ocean, shipping tycoon John Fredriksen has flagged a fresh play in the bulkers arena at Greece-based giant Star Bulk Carriers. A filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shows that Fredriksen-affiliated companies own 11.8m shares in the Nasdaq-listed Star Bulk, ...
  • DOF agrees refinancing loan worth over $1bn
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has secured a $1,025m senior secured term loan with a syndicate of ten banks. The company also inked a $50m revolving credit facility. Both loans will be used to repay existing debt and for general corporate purposes. The facilities agreement includes an undrawn, uncommitted basket amount of $200m for incremental ...
  • Gulf Marine Services secures new vessel deal
    London-listed liftboat operator Gulf Marine Services (GMS) has won a new contract for an additional vessel in the Middle East. The contract, awarded by an undisclosed firm described only as a "major regional client", spans an initial term of seven months with extension options. According to the company, the additional vessel used to meet the demands ...
  • Apexindo jackup wins $120m deal from Pertamina
    Indonesian drilling contractor Apexindo has won a contract for one of its offshore drilling rigs from state-owned giant Pertamina. The driller said in a press release that the contract was for three and a half years and worth around $120m. For the work scope, the company will utilise the Tasha jackup which will operate in ...
  • DHT lets go of 2011-built VLCC
    New York-listed DHT is selling a 2011-built VLCC, with broking sources indicating that the 320,000 dwt DHT Lotus, built by Bohai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry, is fetching close to $55m. This aligns with VesselValue's market estimate of $54.47m for the same ship. This marks DHT's second deal in recent months. In December, the Svein Moxnes Harfjeld-led ...
  • Seven Asian carriers link up to make debut Mexico call
    Seven mid-sized Asian carriers are launching a China-Mexico joint service, a tradelane that has boomed in the 2020s, but is now clouded with the return of Donald Trump to the White House. According to analysts at Alphaliner, Emirates Shipping Line (ESL), KMTC, Regional Container Lines (RCL), SeaLead, Sinokor, Sinotrans and TS Lines will launch the ...
  • BW Offshore FPSO gets few more days of work ahead of sale
    Floater specialist BW Offshore has signed a short-term extension agreement for the FPSO BW Pioneer with Murphy Oil. The contract will extend the contract period from March 18 to March 25, 2025, and will maintain current conditions. According to BW, the extension will facilitate the completion of administrative processes necessary for finalising the sale of ...
  • Orix buys Sojitz Shipping
    Japanese finance and trading house Orix Corporation is buying 70% of Sojitz Shipping from parent Sojitz with the shipping subsidiary set to change name to Somec Corporation. Shoei Kisen, a member of the Imabari Shipbuilding Group that handles ship leasing, will also invest in Somec, and Sojitz will continue to hold a small portion of ...
  • Case for engine retrofits clouded by lack of green fuels
    Failure to scale up suitable quantities of well-priced green fuels has blunted a projected rush to retrofit ships with cleaner engines, a delay that will potentially bring a bottleneck at repair yards further down the line, according to a new study from Lloyd's Register (LR). The British classification society has updated its engine retrofit market ...
  • Motion Ventures launches $100m maritime tech fund
    Singapore's Motion Ventures has launched what it claims is the largest-ever maritime tech fund at $100m. "We launched Motion Ventures with the belief that maritime is entering a new era-one where technology, capital, and industry collaboration converge to redefine the sector's trajectory. In recent years, we've seen digitalisation and decarbonisation shift from ideas to industry ...
  • IMO presses ahead with maritime digitalisation strategy
    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has come up with a work plan to get a maritime digitalisation strategy adopted by the IMO Assembly by the end of 2027. "The cross-cutting strategy will span different areas of IMO's work, fostering a fully interconnected, harmonized and automated global maritime sector," the IMO stated in a release. A ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 19, 2025
  • Syria's online seaborne trade reaches new highs
    February was a record-setting month in terms of 'on the radar' activity with 34 arrivals captured using AIS data, but...
  • Ship finance is also struggling to go green
    Shipping financiers are facing challenges with decarbonisation alongside the rest of the industry, with problems including the high cost of...
  • Shipping still far behind net zero trajectory, marine insurer data shows
    Industry efforts well below minimum IMO goals
  • Euroseas completes spin-off amid strong boxship demand
    Euroseas unveils lucrative new three-year charter for 18-year-old intermediate vessel
  • Plans to levy China-built ships would have hit 30% of arrivals last year
    US Trade Representative hearing on China-built ships levy set for March 24. With every sector having a share of ships...
  • Hafnia co-founder steps down
    The tanker owner also handed out share options to senior management, including offering chief executive Mikael Skov more than 770,000...
  • Trump and Putin to negotiate Black Sea ceasefire
    The White House said 'technical negotiations' on a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea would begin
  • Boxship charter rate fall expected as freight markets decline
    Charter rates ultimately follow the evolution of freight rates with a lag. It appears it is only a matter of...
  • The marine market must work together to improve shipping safety
    If the International Group of P&I clubs and other maritime industry bodies work with the Together in Safety consortium, the...
  • Cargo insurance premiums at 'punishing and unsustainable' levels
    London underwriters conceding discounts, while US market more competitive still
  • Fredriksen buys 10% stake in Star Bulk
    Star Bulk owns and operates one of the world's largest dry bulk fleets and recorded a net income of $42m...
  • Harbor Lab introduces AI feature to optimise port cost analysis
    Port expenses can reach $200m annually for the largest companies
  • Daily Briefing
    Caught between profits and patriotism: Li Ka-shing family port deal draws Chinas glare | Suezmax and LR rates rise amid...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 19, 2025
  • Montreal seeking longshore deal ahead of capacity expansions
    Montreal's port chief says a successful outcome after nearly two years of talks between port employers and the longshore union will be critical to restoring shipper trust.
  • February intermodal volumes cooled in Southern California amid Southeast gains
    Despite the month-on-month downturn, Los Angeles-Long Beach volumes were higher than a year ago as Southern California's freight boom did not begin until the second quarter of last year.
  • Support growing for multi-agency US cargo crime task force
    Groups representing transportation providers, retailers and manufacturers are calling for Congress to create a cargo theft task force blending the resources of multiple agencies as cargo crime spreads.
  • DP World to boost Santos capacity 50% via eight-year services deal with Maersk
    The long-term agreement calls for the ocean carrier to add seven services with 10 weekly calls to Brazil's largest port over the next two years.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 19, 2025
  • Star Bulk shares lift modestly on first trading after Fredriksen disclosure
    Passive 10% stake has been greeted positively by management and investors
  • 'You will start seeing accidents' on ammonia-fuelled vessels, researcher says
    More rigorous human-centred design needed on board ships
  • Venture Global gets go-ahead for its third and largest US LNG project yet
    But Kpler warns that Trump's steel and aluminium tariffs could push up construction costs for new developments
  • Marine insurance portfolios well behind in push to net-zero shipping
    Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance finds that eight of its nine signatories are more than 20% off-track
  • Greek owner Velos Tankers buys product carriers in renewed expansion drive
    Paschalis Diamantidis makes two attractively priced acquisitions in quick succession
  • Trump's ports fees 'brutal' but necessary, says Norwegian military researcher
    Academic believes Chinese shipbuilding dominance threatens Western security
  • US fees for Chinese-built ships find supporter in Norway
    Researcher at Norwegian military academy argues China's shipbuilding dominance threatens security of the west
  • VLCC ends month-long odyssey in China after transfer of oil from sanctioned aframaxes
    Hong Kong-owned Daban discharges in Qingdao after loading Sokol crude last month
  • Jinhui Shipping sells a supramax as fleet renewal rolls on
    Eighteen-year-old bulker goes to a Chinese buyer
  • Solstad vessel to stick with Subsea 7 as long-running charter approaches two decades
    Subsea 7 first took ship on charter in 2009
  • Finnish owner Langh Ship unveils first 1,200-teu feeder container vessel
    Finnish company's latest delivery will be employed in Europe
  • Hayfin's Jeremy Dean details dealmaking pivot as financier closes first dedicated $600m shipping fund
    UK group has moved away from direct ship financing into big corporate transactions
  • ESL Shipping and steel producer SSAB extend agreement on raw material transports
    Volume estimated to be 6m to 7m tonnes per year
  • Vitol steps up West African business in $1.65bn investment in Eni oil and gas exports
    Trader and shipowner buys stakes in Italian producer's Ivory Coast and Republic of Congo oil and gas fields
  • Swire Bulk commercial director resigns from handysize operator
    Departing dry cargo man has spent much of his career in Asia
  • CMA CGM adds to secondhand container ship tally with Borealis purchase
    French liner emerges as the most active secondhand player in the year-to-date
  • Lomar puts money behind start-up aiming to retrofit hybrid hydrogen-diesel engines
    Investment company lomarlabs collaborating with Newlight to cut emissions
  • Tsakos resumes tanker sales in rolling fleet renewal
    Greek owner has reportedly shaken out one of its oldest suezmaxes
  • 'Gearing up for full gas': Golar LNG given 'buy' rating after share price fall
    Fearnley Securities sees more favourable stock valuation
  • Bulker and LNG carrier collide in Gibraltar's western anchorage
    Vessels to be inspected but incident is likely to reignite calls for pilots on departing ships
  • DOF inks $1bn refinancing with 10 banks to begin dividend payouts
    Company will distribute dividends in second quarter
  • Russian LNG cargo discharged in China as non-sanctioned vessel takes long-haul route
    But Asian giant is 'backing away' from LNG and will likely resell US volumes into Europe, Kpler says
  • All eyes swivel to LNG Canada export launch as lone cooldown shipment homes in on new plant
    Build-up to first long-signalled export in mid-year starts to get real
  • AI-driven shipping platform Kaiko Systems secures $6.5m growth tonic
    German-based software operation taps Hi Inov, Flashpoint and Motion Ventures for €6m
  • Euroseas spin-off EuroHoldings plunges 49% on Nasdaq debut
    Boss Aristides Pittas says company will look to expand its feeder container ship fleet
  • 'Vandalism': Maersk hits back at protesters targeting liner giant's Israel calls
    Danish line criticises twisting of facts by demonstrators after annual meeting
  • John Fredriksen's 'surprising' Star Bulk bet seen as 'big vote of confidence' by analysts
    Fearnley Securities rates shipping magnate's latest investment
  • Hafnia co-founder quits as top two bosses share stock options worth $4m
    Erik Bartnes has left tanker owner's board as Mikael Skov and Perry van Echtelt rewarded for profit
  • Shipbuilding veteran Ren turns ship investor with $800m newbuilding spree
    Investment firm is bullish on maritime as it cuts its exposure to China
  • DOF inks $1bn refinancing with 10 banks to start dividend payouts
    Company will distribute dividends in second quarter
  • Christen Sveaas' Kistefos issues new $47m bond in Oslo market
    Parent company will refinance bond
  • John Fredriksen out of dry bulk? Not so fast, as new investment stake revealed
    Star Bulk Carriers warmly greets new stake from the world's most famous shipowner
  • Fredriksen out of dry bulk? Not so fast, as new investment stake revealed
    Star Bulk Carriers warmly greets new stake from the world's most famous shipowner
  • Singapore's BTS Tankers celebrates golden anniversary as it navigates complex carbon rules
    Managing director warns IMO's carbon rules will challenge small tanker operators
  • Yangzijiang Financial pivots to shipping in $800m order spree
    Investment firm is bullish on maritime as it cuts its exposure to China
  • Russian LNG cargo discharges in China as non-sanctioned vessel takes long-haul route
    But Asian giant is 'backing away' from LNG and will likely resell US volumes into Europe , Kpler says

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 19, 2025
  • China stops importing liquefied natural gas from US due to tariffs
    China has halted imports of liquefied natural gas from the U.S. as the global trade war intensifies.

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Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
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Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
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It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
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Neuilly-sur-Seine
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Singapore
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Rome
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Rotterdam
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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.
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Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
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In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
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Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
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Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
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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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
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
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
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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