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Exim India web site
JANUARY 29, 2025
  • 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

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 29, 2025
  • Improved facility doubles rail capacity
  • Throughput growing in Antwerp-Bruges
  • Geodis growing near Paris
  • Ethiopian Airlines re-certified under CEIV Pharma
  • New sales director for CargoCast
  • ONE launches rail/sea connections
  • ECMC cranes for precise sub-sea handling
  • Keeping cool with CO2
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Kinaxia fortifies senior team
  • Aquaculture and whales
  • Extreme weather disrupts European riverine transport
  • Transfreight now works with Palletways in Switzerland

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 28, 2025
  • Maersk dismisses fears over capacity constraints at key Gemini port
  • Crew abandons Chinese feeder vessel on fire in the Red Sea
  • Air cargo: yields and friction up, but demand slowing, as trade 'rebalances'
  • Chinese New Year rush and threat of tariffs leaves box ports congested
  • The US Line: DSV template - building world leadership from humble origins
  • More industrial unrest in Bangladesh, more opportunity for India
  • Bernstein: 'Worry on the waves' ahead of Europe's earnings season
  • India needs to get market-ready - fashionably quickly
  • Crime gangs using fake security seals to access China-to-US containers
  • 'Organic growth and selective acquisitions' the way forward for ID Logistics
  • Congestion at box ports still plaguing Europe's inland waterways

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 28, 2025
  • 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

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Container News web site
JANUARY 28, 2025
  • 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

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Splash web site
JANUARY 28, 2025
  • 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

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 28, 2025
  • 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...
  • The Daily View: Enemy actions
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • 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...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 28, 2025
  • 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.
  • From MAC to FGA: Access Control Evolution
    Learn how integrating MAC, DAC, RBAC, and FGA can strengthen your application's authorization
  • 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

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 28, 2025
  • 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

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 28, 2025
  • 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 [...]

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
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
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
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
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
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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