Key government officials to grace CONquest 2025 - Business Forum and Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards 2025 in New Delhi
New service at Kandla Container Terminal to boost coastal trade
DGFT launches enhanced Certificate of Origin 2.0 System; designed to simplify the certification process for exporters and enhance trade efficiency
'We expect continued thrust on capital expenditure for physical and digital infrastructure and emphasis on port infrastructure development'
CONCOR highlights benefits of e-Filing System for commercial and terminal operations
Containers the driving force behind Port of Antwerp-Bruges' total throughput growth in 2024
DGTR initiates anti-dumping probe into PVC resin imports from EU, Japan
Schedule reliability in 2024 largely within 50%-55%
Finished steel imports from China soar by 13 pc in April-Dec.
Tajikistan exploring Chabahar for trade links with India, Gulf, Indian Ocean region
BLR Airport handles 17 pc more cargo in CY 2024
'We hope to see measures to expedite e-commerce clearances and simplify cross-border online transactions': Gregory Goba Ble, Head of UPS India and Director of MOVIN Express
Air India to restart flights to Israel amid ceasefire in Gaza
Air Cargo Club of Delhi holds grand Founders Day Annual Ball
Harbor Breeze awards AAM contract for CARB-compliant passenger vessel Long Beach, Calif.-headquartered Harbor Breeze Cruises has selected Bellingham, Wash., shipbuilder All American Marine (AAM) a contract to design and construct a 108-foot parallel hybrid passenger vessel that will exceed U.S. EPA
9 indicted in massive West Coast ports counterfeit smuggling case Federal law enforcement has arrested eight of nine defendants charged in an indictment alleging a conspiracy among logistic companies' executives, warehouse owners and truck drivers to smuggle hundreds of millions of dollars'
Sola designated Chairman of Federal Maritime Commission President Donald J. Trump has designated Louis E. "Lou" Sola to serve as the Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). Chairman Sola has served as a Commissioner of the FMC since
WACO System selects ABC Cargo Logistic as Colombia representative WACO System has announced the appointment of ABC Cargo Logistic as its representative in Colombia, further bolstering its network across South America. Operating from offices located in all major Colombian ports, ABC Cargo Logistic provides a wide range of freight and logistics solutions, including ground, sea, and air freight services, as well as comprehensive customs brokerage. "ABC Cargo Logis
Port of Aarhus proceeds with shore power project Denmark's Port of Aarhus has an onshore power plant on its way to container ships, which will be the first of its kind in the country. According to a new agreement, the onshore power plant will be supplied by Danish PowerCon. "We are pleased that we can once again collaborate with PowerCon to establish a shore power facility. It will reduce both noise and local particle pollution caused by ships
CMA CGM applies overweight surcharge from Med to East Africa Marseille-based container line CMA CGM will implement an overweight surcharge (OWS) from the Mediterranean to East Africa, effective from 24 January until further notice. The surcharge applies to dry cargo transported from the West Mediterranean, East Mediterranean and Adriatic region to East African ports. The charge has been set at US$200 per 20' dry container with a gross weight of 22 tons or
Portsmouth International Port launches LNG bunkering for cleaner sailings Portsmouth takes a significant step towards a cleaner future with its first LNG bunkering transfer at the port. Saint-Malo, the first of two new electric-hybrid ships from Brittany Ferries set to operate from the city, received LNG fuel from the Optimus, a bunkering barge operated by Titan Clean Fuels. Earlier this month, Titan was granted a permit to conduct LNG bunkering operations at Portsmout
Port of Savannah adds four electric ship-to-shore cranes On 25 January, the Port of Savannah received four new electric ship-to-shore cranes, increasing its fleet at Ocean Terminal to eight Super Post Panamax cranes, all designed by the Finnish port equipment manufacturer Konecranes. Once fully operational and after the completion of berth construction, the eight ship-to-shore cranes at Ocean Terminal will be able to handle two vessels simultaneously.
Yangpu Port Develops into Strategic Asset for China As the shipping industry is about to enter into a new phase, China's Yangpu Port seems poised to become a major international hub that not only serves China but also has a substantial impact on global maritime trade dynamics. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container
December Schedule Reliability Slips, with Maersk Leading Ahead of Alliance Reshuffle Danish maritime data analysis firm Sea-Intelligence has published the latest Global Liner Performance (GLP) report, presenting schedule reliability data through December 2024. This summary highlights the key global trends from the report, which covers performance metrics across 34 trade lanes and over 60 carriers. In December 2024, global schedule reliability declined by 0.9 percentage points mon
Grain shipments to China drop over 50% amid low demand "In January, grain shipments to China are estimated to fall 51% y/y, partly due to a decline in import demand for soya beans caused by low crusher margins. Although Chinese soya bean production decreased 1% y/y in 2024, inventories are high after a surge in imports in the first half of the year. Import demand for maize and wheat has also declined due to record high harvests in China in 2024," sta
Hapag-Lloyd launches South East India - Europe Express service Hapag-Lloyd has announced a rotation change in its South East India - Europe Express (IEX) service, set to commence in mid-March. As part of this update, Hapag-Lloyd will adjust its German port of call, replacing Bremerhaven with Hamburg (CTA). The updated service rotation will be as follows: Rotterdam (Netherlands) -> London Gateway (United Kingdom) -> Hamburg (Germany) -> Tangier (Morocco) -> C
Maersk explores new contract clauses for Gemini customers Danish carrier Maersk Line has said it is looking at commercial clauses and including penalties in contracts for Gemini Cooperation contracts. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
CMA CGM and COSCO up capacity on MEDEX service as Hapag-Lloyd departs CMA CGM and COSCO Shipping Lines are increasing capacity on their joint Mediterranean-Middle East-Indian Subcontinent (MEDEX) service as Hapag-Lloyd is withdrawing from the service with the start of Gemini Cooperation on 1 February. Alphaliner stated that CMA CGM, COSCO and the latter's subsidiary OOCL have upgraded the service, with 10 ships from the French carrier, two by COSCO and one by OOCL.
DP World, NSW Ports invest US$250 million to boost Botany's rail capacity DP World and NSW Ports are jointly investing US$250 million to expand the rail terminal at Port Botany in Sydney, enhancing its logistics capabilities and solidifying the city's role as a key hub for international trade. NSW Ports is contributing US$92 million to the new facility project that will serve both the Container Terminal and the Logistics Park, a prime example of the global trend of pla
Port of Corpus Christi sets record with 206.5 million tons in 2024 The Port of Corpus Christi set a new record in 2024, moving 206.5 million tons of cargo through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. This milestone was driven by increases in crude oil and dry bulk commodities, including agricultural products. "The commitment of Port of Corpus Christi customers to deliver American energy and essential goods to our trading partners and allies around the world reinforc
Rising risks to inland waterways: Climate resilience needed The previous year was the hottest on record globally, with reinsurer Swiss Re reporting natural catastrophe losses exceeding US$100 billion for the fifth consecutive year. According to the Financial Times , 37 extreme weather events in the prior year resulted in losses exceeding US$1 billion each. Projections indicate that insured losses could potentially double within the next decade. In Europe,
Hapag-Lloyd revamps Egypt-Europe service network German box line Hapag-Lloyd has announced the redesign of its Adriatic Sea Express (ADX) service, which connects Egypt with Italian ports. End of March, Hapag-Lloyd will start its updated Adriatic Sea Express (ADX) service, complementing the Gemini Network's SE1 service between Egypt's Port Said and the ports of Koper and Rijeka. The full port coverage of ADX and SE1 services are as follows: If y
CMA CGM announces congestion surcharge in Namibia French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced the implementation of a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) in response to the current situation in Namibia. The surcharge will take effect on 1 February and remain in place until further notice. For shipments between Namibia and the United States, Latin America, and Australia, the surcharge will come into effect on 25 February. The surcharge will apply to a
What Homeowners Need to Know About Shipping a Mobile Home One of the most significant benefits of a mobile or portable home is that it can be moved to a new location with just a bit of careful planning and preparation. Mobile homeowners can enjoy that they don't need to settle in one place, especially when it comes to recreational vehicles. Some mobile homes, like a manufactured home or a trailer, require a bit of extra work to move to a new location. B
Fire forces crew to abandon boxship in Red Sea A Hong Kong-flagged boxship exploded and caught fire in the Red Sea, some 226 km northwest of Hodeidah, Yemen. In the early hours of the morning on Tuesday, the 1,930-teu, 2022-built ASL Bauhinia boxship caught fire in the southern Red Sea. The vessel is owned by Shanghai-based Asean Seas Line. The all-Chinese-crewed vessel was on ...
Arriva adds to bulker orderbook in China Norway's Arriva Shipping has continued its fleet renewal drive with a fresh battery hybrid bulker newbuilding order in China. The Sindre Matre-led company has contracted Jiangsu Soho Marine Heavy Industry to see the 8,000 dwt vessel delivered in the third quarter of 2026. The newbuild will be a sister vessel of the company's Nor Viking ...
OKI's AI-driven technology to classify ships using underwater sounds Japanese information and telecommunication expert OKI has developed a ship classification AI system technology which automatically classifies ship types through deep learning of underwater sounds. This technology makes it possible to continuously and automatically acquire ship classification data, even in environments such as busy ports with high ship traffic and at night, when visual identificat
d'Amico boosts owned fleet with LR1 purchase option Milan-listed product tanker owner and operator d'Amico International Shipping (DIS) has snapped up another leased vessel. The Carlos di Mottola-led company has declared a purchase option on the 2019-built LR1 Cielo di Houston costing about $26.5m. The Hyundai Mipo Vietnam-built 74,999 dwt unit has been on bareboat charter from Tokyo Century Corporation, which picked up ...
Icon Offshore to become Lianson Fleet Group Malaysian OSV owner Icon Offshore has secured shareholders' approval to change its name to Lianson Fleet Group (LFG) as it sets sights on significant fleet expansion. Last year, the Bursa Malaysia listed firm with around 20 OSVs struck a deal that will see it adding 40 vessels, the majority of which from Yinson's founder and ...
Seacon snaps up seven Baltic Shipping bulkers China's Seacon Shipping has expanded its fleet through a €63.7m ($66.5m) deal for seven modern mini bulkers. The Hong Kong-listed company said in a filing it had purchased the Baltic Fin, Baltic Grain, Baltic Moon, Baltic Wind, Baltic Steel, Baltic Sun and the Baltic Split from Baltic Shipping at $9.1m each. The 3,800-3,900 dwt vessels ...
Tidal Transit forms South Korean offshore wind partnership UK-based supplier of purpose-design crew transfer vessels (CTVs) Tidal Transit has signed a memorandum of understanding with Britoil Offshore Services and Sky Offshore to develop, fund, build and operate offshore support vessels for the South Korean offshore wind industry. South Korea has made significant progress in the development of its offshore sector and has set ...
CMB.TECH banks $46.5m from triple sale Antwerp-based owner and operator CMB.TECH has offloaded three of its vessels, securing a profit of $46.52m. The Saverys family-led group is shipping out the 2007-built suezmax tanker Cap Lara in a deal that will bring in a capital gain of $18.77m. The 2007 Samsung-built 158,826 dwt will be delivered to an undisclosed buyer in the ...
Baltic states call for new rules to tackle shadow fleet threat The Bulgarian owner at the centre of a new cable cutting incident in the Baltic has denied its ship deliberately carried out the latest damage to subsea infrastructure in the region, something analysts are disputing while politicians discuss clamping down further on ships leaving Russia. The Swedish Prosecution Authority seized the 32,200 dwt, Navibulgar-owned bulker ...
Penta-Ocean hires Seatrium for construction of offshore wind heavy lift vessel Singapore shipyard group Seatrium has been awarded a contract from Japan-based Penta-Ocean Construction (POC) to construct a heavy lift vessel set to operate in the Japanese offshore wind market. This will be the fifth and largest vessel to be added to POC's fleet, enabling them to undertake larger wind turbine projects. The vessel will be ...
COSCO readies $1.1bn tanker investment The tanker division of the world's largest shipowner is readying $1.1bn for its newbuilding programme. COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation is issuing RMB8bn worth of A shares to raise cash to build three aframaxes, six VLCCs and two LNG carriers. The aframaxes will be built by sister firm COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Yangzhou), while all the ...
Navantia completes Harland & Wolff buy-out Spain's Navantia has completed its buy-out of the UK's Harland & Wolff, securing jobs at four yards in Northern Ireland, England and Scotland. "By combining Harland & Wolff's proud heritage and facilities with Navantia's global expertise in defence, maritime and renewable energy, we are creating an exceptional platform for growth," said Ricardo Dominguez, chairman of ...
Is AI about to replace charterers? James Peacock, who leads product development at XMAR, tackles an issue likely to be one of the talking points at this year's Geneva Dry. Chartering has always been a balancing act of relationships, instinct, and expertise. With artificial intelligence (AI) making waves in every industry, it's fair to ask: could machines ever take over the ...
Stolt-Nielsen buys Golar's stake in Avenir LNG Stolt-Nielsen has bought out Golar LNG's stake in Avenir LNG for $40m. Commenting on the transaction, Udo Lange, CEO of Stolt-Nielsen, said: "This strategic move not only strengthens our position in the LNG sector but also underscores our commitment to pursuing more sustainable energy solutions for the maritime, industrial, and power generation markets. I am ...
Geneva Dry: 90 days to go There's just 90 days to go until the second edition of Geneva Dry, the world's premier commodities shipping conference, with organisers urging people thinking about signing up to do so quickly to avoid disappointment. At last year's inaugural event, organisers were forced to issue a 'Sold Out' sign weeks ahead of the summit, and while ...
Anthony Veder buys ethylene carrier from ADNOC Dutch owner Anthony Veder has bought the Yas, a 9,000 cu m ethylene carrier from Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) for an undisclosed price, renaming it Coral Palmata. The gas carrier addition takes Anthony Veder's fleet to 29 ships. Jan Valkier, CEO of Anthony Veder, said: "We are very proud to serve our customers ...
Port Botany set for major rail upgrade DP World and NSW Ports are co-investing A$400m ($250m) to extend the rail terminal at Port Botany in Sydney to double
D'Amico steams ahead with chartered-in tonnage acquisitions Italy's d'Amico International Shipping is pushing ahead with its plans to acquire chartered-in tonnage. The company announced Monday that it...
Seanergy clinches two more Japanese capesize acquisitions Greece-based owner expands fleet to 21 big bulkers as spin-off United Maritime announces $15m sale of original Seanergy drop-down 'Gloriuship'
Eagle S insurance questions go unanswered as detained cable-cutting tanker 'loses $70,000 daily' Russia-trading dark fleet tanker has incurred $2m in losses since it was seized by authorities in Finland on December 26...
Eight charged for LA and Long Beach smuggling operation The indictment alleges a conspiracy among logistics company executives, warehouse owners and truck drivers to smuggle hundreds of millions of...
Slow but steady renewal round sees P&I clubs make rate hikes stick Chinese New Year and owner hesitancy could hold things up
DP World makes $250m investment at Port Botany Dubai-based DP World is making the investment alongside NSW Ports, which manages the key Australian container port
Backhaul shippers to bear brunt of Red Sea return Supply chain disruption looks inevitable when liner services finally reroute back through the Suez Canal, but it is the Europe-Asia...
Arctic black carbon debate stuck in viscous detail The IMO's hopes of completing its work on black carbon this year have been dashed, but green groups say slow...
Capital Clean Energy Carriers' up to $75m offer for fleet roll-out Evangelos Marinakis-controlled owner intends using the proceeds for vessel acquisitions
Stolt-Nielsen buys out fellow stakeholders in Avenir LNG Stolt-Nielsen has agreed to acquire the Avenir LNG shares held by fellow owners Golar LNG and Aequitas. Following the transaction's...
Maritime convention scrutinised to arrest dark fleet dangers for coastal states While a new academic paper argues coastal states should not wait for a disaster to happen, NorthStandard's Mike Salthouse warns...
Asean Seas Line-owned containership adrift in Gulf of Aden following cargo fire The 1,800 teu ASL Bauhinia is understood to have reported a fire in its cargo of containers and is drifting...
Tanker value declines attracting more buyers to sale and purchase market Price adjustments in the suezmax and medium-range segments have created attractive entry points for buyers which had previously been priced...
Singapore Strait armed robbery wave continues into 2025 Seven incidents of armed robbery against vessels in either the Strait of Malacca or Singapore Strait have been reported to...
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Carriers walk rate tightrope as Red Sea unknowns linger through 2025 Blank sailings, alliance reshuffling, port congestion and uncertainties surrounding Trump-era tariffs are expected to cushion the blow from a return...
Seacon buys seven Baltic Shipping bulkers to grow controlled fleet While maintaining shipmanagement as its core business, Seacon has been actively expanding its controlled fleet
Daily Briefing Owners withdraw vintage tankers from sale on 'dark fleet' concerns | Shipping starts to test Red Sea waters | Bad...
Senate confirms Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation The former Wisconsin congressman and Fox Business host was confirmed by a 77-22 vote on Tuesday.
Trans-Pacific carriers determined to win higher contract rates this year: sources Liners believe they left money on the table in 2024-25 service contracts, sources tell the Journal of Commerce, and are putting up opening quotes about 25% higher than a year ago in their initial talks with customers.
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China extends Maersk's domestic cabotage pilot to December 2027 The arrangement allows international carriers to transship domestic import and export cargos at Shanghai's Yangshan deepwater port from selected ports in northern China.
Asia-Europe ocean rates fall as weak demand sparks market share battle China celebrates the Year of the Snake Tuesday, and while there is always a move to get export orders on the water before the holidays, the push this year came earlier than expected.
Hefty rate decline looms over India-Europe trade amid capacity buildup Sources at established carriers on the trade lane, such as CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd, have noted extreme rate pressures
How the Year of the Snake could shape shipping as new leaders show their hand Lunar New Year's ushering in of new zodiac animal bodes well for a calm year on the shipping front
Nakilat hails 2024 as 'transformative year' as it adds 40 newbuildings to fleet Doha-listed gas shipowner describes its profitability as "stellar"
Seafarer abandonments reach record highs ITF calls the 87% year over year rise a 'disgrace'
Contships seals $100m Nordic bond run in private Greek premiere Nikolas Pateras-led container ship firm becomes first non-public Greek player to tap booming Oslo marketplace
Top Greek names mulled behind first S&P deal for modern VLCC in months Short supply of freshly delivered newbuilding tonnage makes young VLCCs look particularly attractive
Harland & Wolf to be taken over by Spanish state-owned shipbuilder Navantia Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels to be built in both UK and Spain
World's largest cruise company on hunt for $2bn bond refinancing Carnival Corp looking to bring down interest costs
Signal says aframax tanker pool has beaten rivals by $2,400 per day over seven years Ioannis Martinos-led operation talks up rates for tankers under its control
Broker Gibson set to launch joint oil and gas power and terminals venture London shop is working with Malaysian state energy agency on Sabah project
Chronos bulker fleet sale paces ahead with second all-Greek kamsarmax deal Hellenic buyers show a keen interest in modern bulker tonnage despite market woes
Former John Fredriksen trading bosses consider suing tycoon over failed $335m fraud case Shipping magnate has already agreed compensation deal connected to 2015 freezing order against Arcadia executives
Law firm HFW reveals big earnings as it boosts terminals team London-based shipping specialist says international operations are increasingly important
Panamax bulker owners feel the pinch of crashing Chinese grain shipments Negative trend expected to stretch through this year
Iranian crude stuck in China for half a decade starts to move on tankers as US sanctions spark shipments Iran wants crude back ahead of feared stricter US sanctions
Shipping bond rush spurs $20bn record for Nordic high-yield market DNB Markets sees 'accommodative funding conditions to persist'
Braemar raids Gibson and Neste to boost specialist tanker desk UK broker adds new faces in London and Houston as it expands chemical carrier operations
British shipowner joins forces with two Asian peers to form wind farm vessel venture Owners are targeting South Korean offshore sector with financing and operating partnership
Braemar raids Gibsons and Neste to boost specialist tanker desk UK broker adds new faces in London and Houston as it expands chemical carrier operations
Greek shipowners swoop as Chronos fleet sale gathers pace Hellenic buyers show a keen interest in modern bulker tonnage despite market woes
Great Eastern sells supramax bulker as tankers boost earnings Indian owner continues to sell off older vessels
Explosion hits ship carrying hazardous cargo in Red Sea. Crew abandon vessel after fire Incident happened off the coast of Houthi-controlled Yemen
German owner Candler adds to multipurpose ship order in China Jiangxi New Jiangzhou is building two more vessels in series now totalling eight units
DNV Maritime strengthens top management with first chief operating officer Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria will be based in Singapore
Trafigura strikes first upsized $1bn credit insurance financing deal with banks Trader and shipowner moves to protect receivables in 'complex' transaction
Fire engulfs container ship crossing perilous Red Sea route Cause of blaze aboard vessel is not yet known
Container ship ablaze in Red Sea Houthi hotspot Unclear if blaze result of Houthi attack or not
Stolt-Nielsen stock jumps after Avenir LNG deal and buy recommendations DNB and Fearnleys believe its time to snap up shares ahead of earnings
Anthony Veder buys final Adnoc L&S small gas carrier Dutch owner expands fleet with 2014-built ethylene ship
Penta-Ocean to build $770m heavylift vessel, touted as 'world's largest' Singapore shipyard group Seatrium will build the hull to facilitate installation of larger wind turbines
Arriva Shipping expands fleet with additional dry bulk newbuilding order Shipowner has two newbuild contracts after using option
Greek owner Pioneer Marine Group weighs fresh listing and expansion projects Bulker owner is ready to move should the right opportunity come along
Two tankers loaded with Russian crude make U-turns in European storms France reports one vessel needed mechanical repairs
Cosco Shipping Specialised Carriers forecasts up to 60% profit surge on strong global trade But company's 20% stake in China's Total Lubricants is hurting the profit
CMB.Tech sells suezmax as rumours swirl on three other Saverys tankers One of the CMB.Tech vessels was reportedly packaged with the trio
Russian exports to Asia hit the wall as tanker rates and oil price soar US after sanctions Traders say March buying in China and India has stalled
Odin-RVB to merge with Iberica Tanker Chartering at a time 'old-fashioned brokerage no longer enough' The deal aims to expand the group's expertise as customers demand more broker services beyond fixtures
Clean Energy Carriers to raise up to $75m in at-the-market US share offering Gas and boxship player funds vessel acquisitions and debt repayments
Stolt-Nielsen takes full control of Avenir LNG as it buys out Golar LNG and Hoegh family FLNG-focused Golar will hang onto its shareholding in Sardinia terminal
Penta-Ocean to build world's largest heavy lift vessel worth ¥120bn Singapore shipyard group Seatrium will build hull of vessel that will enable installation of larger wind turbines
Cosco Shipping Specialised Carriers forecasts surge in net profit of up to 60% on strong global trade But company's 20% stake China's Total Lubricants is hurting the profit
Golar LNG sells off Avenir LNG stake for $40m to fellow co-founder Stolt-Neilsen But FLNG-focused company will hang onto its shareholding in Sardinia LNG terminal
Will container purchase prices continue their climb? A strong shipping market helped secondhand container prices grow to an above-average finish in 2024, but it's unclear whether that will be sustained heading into the new year. "With inflationary pressures persisting and central banks maintaining higher interest rates for longer, container owners will face increased total asset costs," said Christian Roeloffs, co-founder and chief [...]
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
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