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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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Geneva
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Genoa
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Paris
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The Hague
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Naples
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Schindellegi
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AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
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Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
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Bucharest
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London
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Hanover/Trieste
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Brussels
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Beijing/Hong Kong
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Singapore
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Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
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
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
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 public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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