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Exim India web site
MARCH 20, 2025
  • Cabinet approves construction of new 6-lane access controlled Greenfield Highway connecting JNPA
  • India, Singapore exploring Green Digital Shipping Corridor
  • Significant interoperable eBL solution launched
  • IMO developing roadmap for digital transformation of maritime sector
  • Orissa High Court sets aside Rs 10 cr. bank guarantee requirement for vessel's release from port detention
  • Govt proactively engaged with US to draw contours of BTA
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  • Agri exports surge by 13 pc in April-Feb.
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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
  • Gemini schedule reliability falls below 90% target for the first time
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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,
  • Stena Line to add Norsepower rotor sails to new NewMax duo
    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
  • How To Get a Police Report for a Car Accident in Miami
    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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European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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