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Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
  • MSA Global Logistics completes 10 years of successful operations
  • Maritime SheEO Conference 2022 in Mumbai today
  • R. Lakshmanan appointed Joint Secretary, MoPSW
  • Merchandise exports down in Oct. 2022 yoy
  • APSEZ incorporates Joint Venture Company in Israel for acquisition of Haifa Port
  • Demand for air cargo dips
  • DB Schenker launches global CO2-neutral air freight offer
  • Qatar Airways Cargo adds freighters to Riyadh
  • Second airport for Chennai needed for TN to become $1 trillion economy by 2030: Minister
  • Etihad Cargo to launch pharmaceutical cool chain facility at Abu Dhabi Airport
  • Concession agreement signed between JNPA & J M Baxi Ports & Logistics for handing over the Shallow Water Berth (SWB) facility & newly constructed Coastal Berth (CB) terminals
  • Amendment in Policy Condition No. 7(ii) of Chapter 27 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule - I (Import Policy) - Implementation of Coal Import Monitoring System (CIMS)
  • Liberian Registry launches maritime enhancements
  • Warehousing sector requires adequate supply, investment to meet growing demand, says a report
  • MOL conducts sea trials of LNG carrier powered by biofuel
  • Edible oil import bill up
  • Govt panel on export refunds from SEZs/EOUs to submit report next month

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International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
  • "Be different"
  • Regional Rail expands into Canada
  • A promising 9M/2022 for Agility
  • TÜV SÜD to check vehicles in Eastern Europe
  • How to prepare for the Chinese New Year?
  • Aotos awards - three stellar recipients
  • ACN becomes major investor in MAE Aircraft
  • Circle expecting a good year
  • Increased frequency to and from Czechia
  • Georgia Ports keeps the pace
  • Chapman Freeborn picks David Tasker
  • 20th CH-47F Chinook for the Royal Netherlands AF
  • New distribution centre in Groveport
  • From 2003 until 2030 - at least
  • Investment reduces costs
  • Smart Ports get together
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Bill Higginbotham takes the helm

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The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
  • Svitzer's Australian tug crew lockout will bring ports to a grinding halt
  • Analysis: All-round CH Robinson - from chopping board to power struggle
  • NOOs fear looming glut of new tonnage as charter market bull run ends
  • M&A its own way: DSV buys more of... DSV
  • 'Space and pace' pricing may be an LTL game-changer for FedEx
  • CDS outages bring import chaos and fury as forwarders struggle to cope
  • Softer retail market puts pressure on hauliers as clients tighten purse strings
  • Amerijet eyes new horizons, but won't quit its Latin American 'playground'

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Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
  • U.K. MoD awards BAE Systems contract for 5 frigates
    The U.K. Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a GBP 4.2 billion (just under $5 billion) contract to build the next five City Class Type 26 frigates for the Royal Navy
  • Silver Ships names Steven Clarke CEO
    Steven Clarke has been appointed to the role of CEO at Theodore, Ala., headquartered shipbuilder Silver Ships, Inc. . Previously, Clarke, who joined the Silver Ships team in 2015 as co-owner and
  • New offshore wind sector player opts for Kongsberg Maritime CSOV design
    Kongsberg Maritime has won a NOK 300 million (about $30 million) contract with Pelagic Wind Services to supply advanced vessel design and equipment for two new Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) on
  • Conrad reports its highest ever backlog
    Morgan City, La., headquartered shipbuilder Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD) has reported its third quarter and nine months 2022 financial results and backlog at September 30, 2022. For the quarter ended
  • Empire Wind moves another step forward
    Another major U.S. offshore wind project has passed a regulatory milestone. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) yesterday released its Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Empire Wind project

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Container Newsweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
  • Fitch confirms positive ratings of Port of Oakland
    Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Port of Oakland's outstanding senior bonds at A+ and outstanding Intermediate Lien and underlying bank bonds at A. The rating outlook assigned by Fitch on all bonds is Stable. "These ratings reflect continued commitment to prudent financial management and stability," commented Port of Oakland executive director Danny Wan. According to Fitch, the ratings reflect the
  • Performance Team adds EV charging stations in California
    Maersk's Performance Team has announced the installation and operation of two new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Los Angeles County, California. These stations will serve the current fleet of 24 EV trucks and 36 by the end of year. The Class 8 Volvo Electric trucks will be used in Southern California for short-haul warehouse and distribution center operations, according to a company's
  • Euroseas exceeds US$85 million in profits in 2022 so far
    Greek ship owner Euroseas published its results for the first nine months and third quarter of 2022. The 2022Q3 financial highlights showed that the company's total net revenues reached US$46 million and net income was US$25.2 million. Euroseas reported adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of US$26.2 million, while an average of 18 vessels were owned a
  • PIL enhances its reefer fleet with 1,750 Carrier Transicold units
    The Singaporean container shipping company will expand its reefer capabilities with 1,750 new refrigerated containers by Carrier Transicold. The container refrigeration equipment provider recently manufactured 1,750 PrimeLINE and EverFRESH 12 meters high-cube reefers, which will enable PIL to transport fresh perishable products to newer and further markets. An additional feature that will be prov
  • AD Ports Group's Q3 profit rises 77% to over US$90 million
    UAE-based AD Ports Group has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2022, reporting revenue of US$399.1 million (AED 1,466 million), translating to an increase of 53%. Additionally, the company's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) increased 52% year-on-year to US$161.7 million (AED 594 million) in the third quarter of the year. AD Ports Grou
  • Port of Hamburg sees container volume fall in 2022
    Port of Hamburg has reported lower cargo figures for the first nine months of the year, compared with the same period in 2021. In particular, the German port handled 6.3 million TEUs from January to September 2022, which represents a year-on-year decline of 2.7%. Both imports and exports of the port of Hamburg decreased by 2.7%, falling to 3.2 million TEUs and 3.1 million TEUs, respectively. Addi
  • Hapag-Lloyd to improve berth alignment process through Portchain platform
    Portchain has announced a five-year global partnership with Hapag-Lloyd to deploy Portchain Connect across the German ocean carrier's global operations. Portchain Connect digitises the process of aligning berths between carriers and terminals, enabling them to make earlier and more frequent scheduling decisions. Using Portchain Connect, Hapag-Lloyd's goal is to transform traditional email and pho
  • Georgia Ports report strong container figures
    The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) handled 552,800 TEUs in October, marking an increase of 9.6% compared to the same month last year. "Customers continue to bring new or expanding business to the Port of Savannah, drawn by our global connectivity and the supply chain network that links Savannah to major US markets," commented GPA executive director, Griff Lynch. October was GPA's second busiest mo
  • Packing Cargo for Sea Freight? Here Are Tips to Consider
    When shipping your products by sea, you need to properly pack them so they arrive safely. While cargo is often transported in containers, sometimes it's sent as break bulk cargo. This means that it's loaded aboard a vessel by net, chute, or even a sling conveyor, which, as you can tell, adds strain to your shipment. There is also the risk of overseas handling facilities having fewer quality contr
  • Best Ways to Collaborate with Your Vendor Efficiently
    Vendors are an important part of the supply chain of any business reason being they play an essential role in the failure or success of the business. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to develop collaborative relationships with them. When dealing with major projects, you want to have people who don't just want to see the job done but can also be accountable and take ownership of their work. H
  • Maersk opens specialised warehouse for electric car batteries in Europe
    A.P. Moller - Maersk has established a new warehouse specialised in handling batteries for electric cars in the northern part of the Czech Republic. The Danish company aims to expand its logistics network in the automotive industry and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across Central Europe. Located in Teplice, the new 14,000m² facility is within a short distance of a range of car makers an

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Splashweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
  • Seafarer evaluation app launches
    Cyprus-headquartered digital eLearning provider OneLearn Global (OLG) has rolled out an all-in-one digital evaluation solution enabling organisations to gather information and evaluate the competencies of seafarers in a single location. The Seafarer Evaluation App (SEA) comprises two tools: CompetenSEA, designed to evaluate the knowledge and competencies of seafarers and define their suitability
  • Prysmian firms up $62.5m UAE cable laying deal
    Italian cabling firm Prysmian has won a €60m ($62.5m) contract for laying submarine cables as part of the strategic HVDC transmission system for the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) Lightning Project in the UAE. Prysmian secured a deal for the supply of power cables worth around ...
  • Valmont offloads offshore wind unit
    US infrastructure services provider Valmont Industries has struck a deal with Denmark's Euro Steel to sell its offshore wind business for an undisclosed sum. The Denmark-based offshore wind business, known as Valmont SM, was acquired in 2014 and is expected to generate approximately $100m of revenue in fiscal 2022. The New York-listed Valmont said it ...
  • Pavilion Energy, Gasum and CNOOC in LNG bunkering tie-up
    Singapore-based Pavilion Energy, Finland's Gasum and CNOOC Gas and Power Group have teamed up to bolster the liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker supply network in Singapore, northwest Europe and China's coastal areas - the top three bunkering regions. A strategic collaboration agreement will see the three companies work to establish central links across the West ...
  • Saipem lands $800m in offshore drilling contracts
    Italy's Saipem has won new offshore drilling contracts in the Middle East and West Africa with a combined total value of approximately $800m. In the Middle East, two new contracts have been awarded for two jackup rigs, the Perro Negro 12 and Perro Negro 13, chartered by third parties for drilling and workover activities. The ...
  • Al Seer Marine orders four MR tankers in South Korea
    Al Seer Marine, part of Abu Dhabi's International Holding Company (IHC), has booked four MR tankers for construction at South Korea's K Shipbuilding. The ships will be built at Jinhae Shipyard and delivered before the end of the fourth quarter of 2024. They will be LNG-ready and are being designed to be potentially ready to ...
  • Maersk faces high-profile shipper complaint
    Maersk is the latest carrier to face the ire of American shippers in a high-profile case that will spark greater debate about global carrier dominance in international trade. OJ Commerce (OJC), a Florida-based furniture importer, has filed a case with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in Washington DC against the Danish carrier and its subsidiary ...
  • Australia braces for chaos as Friday ports shutdown looms
    Australia faces its own 'Ever Given' moment with shipping - or the potential lack of it - making national headlines this week. The decision by towage giant Svitzer, a Maersk subsidiary, to lock out staff from Friday over a bitter three-year pay dispute, has alarmed many, with the government weighing in on the issue and ...
  • SAIC Anji Logistics sets sights on more car carrier newbuilds
    SAIC Anji Logistics is in the market for more car carrier newbuilds as Chinese carmakers step up efforts to explore overseas markets. The shipping subsidiary of automaker SAIC Motor is looking to build seven 8,900 ceu dual-fuel ships, with the first delivery expected by October 2025. The move follows the order for the 7,800 ceu ...
  • Europe, China and US could decarbonise 84% of shipping emissions without 'ineffective' IMO
    With the next meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) just a few weeks away pressure is growing once again on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to deliver stricter green targets. A new study from Brussels-based NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) suggests Europe, China and the US could decarbonise 84% of all global shipping ...
  • Singapore shipyard eyes 2024 IPO
    Singapore shipbuilder Strategic Marine has announced plans to list in 2024. Speaking with The Straits Times, chief executive Chan Eng Yew said proceeds would go to expand production capacity at its local yard as well as expanding overseas to places such as Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. This February Strategic Marine completed the acquisition of ...
  • Mozambique dispatches first LNG export cargo
    Mozambique has finally started exporting LNG. Energy major bp reports a first cargo has been exported from the offshore Coral Sul FLNG facility, the country's first LNG project and first floating LNG facility ever deployed in the deep waters of the African continent. Under its long-term contract, bp will purchase 100% of LNG output from ...
  • Uncovering the vintage appeal of ships
    Older vessels are an integral part of maritime's journey towards holistic sustainability and decarbonisation, writes Laxman Kumar head of technical for GMS' shipowning arm Lila Global. The CII and EEXI will come into force in January and are intended to accelerate greening of the world fleet. It is likely that many ships will not meet ...
  • Sea/: The intelligent marketplace for fixing freight
    Clarksons-backed Sea/ platform is rapidly scaling up to offer something unique in the fragmented shipping digital universe. The Sea/ platform focuses on delivering an intelligent marketplace for fixing freight. The SaaS platform develops software and digital applications for the maritime industry pre-fixture and at-fixture to enhance the way shipping professionals work. Over the past two ...

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Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
  • Minerva Gas emerges as owner behind two Samsung LNG carrier orders
    South Korean yard Samsung Heavy Industries said the LNG carrier pair will be delivered in 2026 and are priced at...
  • Russian oil price cap: Sanctions focus switches to enforcement as UK sets $1.2m fines
    UK guidance on how it intends to enforce the Russian oil price cap is finally out, but it has offered...
  • Pool reinsurance premiums not yet decided, says IG
    Scheme takes in up to 90% of the world fleet, providing port operators and national governments with reassurance that bills...
  • US Merchant Marine Academy appoints first female superintendent
    Nunan takes over at the academy after a 2021 report found it suffers from ineffective governance and systemic health and...
  • Moving away from coal is not easy but it must be done, says IEA
    Energy agency lays out a roadmap for 2050 together with real-world solutions to meet the significant challenges
  • Russia remains quiet on Kerch Strait closure
    Despite press reports citing Turkish ministerial officials, no official notification of Russian's closure of the Kerch Strait has yet been...
  • Shipping must adapt to new era, says China Merchants Group chairman
    Managing risks and seizing opportunities in an extremely complex market environment is 'a matter of life and death'
  • Flex LNG upbeat about market prospects as rates break records
    Spot LNG carrier rates skyrocketed past $500,000 per day on the US to Europe route, while longer-term charters are quoted...
  • Braemar trading 'exceeds expectations' as it focuses on shipbroking and corporate finance
    Braemar's numbers were heavily flattered by the recent surge in the value of the dollar, with currency effects accounting for...
  • Shippers could face bill of up to $14bn for carrier decarbonisation
    Box lines have already said they will pass on the cost of environmental regulation to their customers. Now the extent...
  • Anglo-Eastern chief calls for new approach to safety
    There must be a change from a culture of mere compliance to a culture of commitment, where the core values...
  • Labour costs push Sembmarine to second-half loss
    Sembmarine said it had completed several key projects and secured significant new orders in recent months with overall business volumes...
  • Grounding offers lesson on need for proper insurance, says IG chief
    Indonesian authorities last week successfully refloated very large crude carrier Young Yong. Some 44,000 tonnes of oil needed to be...
  • MOL starts biofuel sea trials on LNG carrier
    The marine biofuel comprised very low sulphur fuel oil mixed with up to 25% waste-based fatty acid methyl esters and...
  • Shipowners must speak up about seafarer welfare
    Seafarer welfare and health risk management have to be provided at both employment and pre-deployment stages, says International SOS
  • Svitzer Australia to lock out striking workers 'indefinitely'
    Unions condemn move to prevent crew from boarding their tugs and say action will throw Australia's supply chain 'into disarray'
  • Crew safe after drifting cargo vessel located off Indonesia
    Ship was found on November 14 drifting between Dobo and Timika in the eastern part of Indonesia
  • Daily Briefing
    Why shipping is reinforcing hydrogen demand signals at COP27 | Nigeria holds Heroic Idun crew on piracy charges | Palau...

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The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
  • ILWU halts vessel operations at Oakland's largest terminal
    Sources with knowledge of the Port of Oakland's operations called Monday's action by the ILWU an obvious attempt to exert pressure on stalled contract negotiations with the Pacific Maritime Association.
  • Third US rail union rejects tentative labor agreement
    The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers has become the third union to reject a collective bargaining agreement with US railroads reached in September, but no strike or lockout can take place until December.
  • US freight volumes still higher than 2021: Cass
    Freight volumes are dropping month to month but remain higher than a year ago, buoyed by inventory repositioning and easing supply constraints for manufacturers, according to the latest Cass Freight Index.
  • Booming heavy transport demand driving new project partnerships
    Engineered transport providers are gearing up for heavy demand as an energy buildout in both renewable and oil and gas sectors gains strength.
  • Port Performance North America: The State of Flow as a New Year Approaches
    Moderator: Bill Mongelluzzo, Senior Editor, West Coast, Journal of Commerce, S&P Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Global Shipping Report: Analyzing the 2024 Outlook
    Moderator: Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Cool Cargoes: 2023 Review and Outlook
    Moderator: TBC Speaker(s): TBC
  • Fourth-Quarter Trucking Report: Analyzing the Drayage Hot Spots
    Moderator: Bill Mongelluzzo, Senior Editor, West Coast, Journal of Commerce, S&P Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Supply Chain Optimization and the Role of AI
    Moderator: Eric Johnson, Senior Editor, Logistics Technology, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Port Performance Metrics: Analyzing the Global Regions
    Moderator: Greg Knowler, Europe Editor, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Middle East Trade and Logistics
    Moderator: TBC Speaker(s): TBC
  • European Shipping and Trade Outlook
    Moderator: Greg Knowler, Europe Editor, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Midyear Trucking Report: The Second-Half Outlook
    Moderator: William Cassidy, Senior Editor, Trucking and Domestic Transportation, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Midyear Container Shipping Report: How the Economy, Consumer Trends, and Logistics Shifts Are Impacting the 2023 Peak Season
    Moderator: Bill Mongelluzzo, Senior Editor, West Coast, Journal of Commerce, S&P Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • The Journal of Commerce Top 100 Exporters: Analyzing the Rankings and Trade Dynamics
    Moderator: Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Midyear Port Performance Report: What Needs to Be Done to Improve Flow
    Moderator: Bill Mongelluzzo, Senior Editor, West Coast, Journal of Commerce, S&P Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Canada Trade and Shipping: The Path Forward
    Moderator: Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Container Shipping Outlook: The Asia-Europe Trade
    Moderator: Greg Knowler, Europe Editor, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Geopolitics and the Impact on Sourcing: How the Map Is Changing
    Moderator: Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Trucking Market Report: First Quarter Review and Outlook
    Moderator: William Cassidy, Senior Editor, Trucking and Domestic Transportation, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Logistics Technology: The Future of Digital Procurement
    Moderator: Eric Johnson, Senior Editor, Logistics Technology, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Geopolitics and the New Energy Crisis: The Impact on Project Shipping
    Moderator: Janet Nodar, Senior Editor, Breakbulk, Project, and Heavy-Lift Shipping, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Container Shipping Outlook: The Trans-Pacific
    Moderator: Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Breakbulk and Project Shipping: What the Turmoil of 2022 Means for the Year Ahead
    Moderator: Janet Nodar, Senior Editor, Breakbulk, Project, and Heavy-Lift Shipping, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Logistics Technology: What Logistics Companies Want - and Need - Most in '23
    Moderator: Eric Johnson, Senior Editor, Logistics Technology, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • OSRA-22 not designed to control freight rates: NITL
    The objective of OSRA-22 was never to address freight rates, but rather to provide the FMC with additional tools to better identify, prevent, and hold ocean carriers accountable for unfair or deceptive practices and behaviors, writes the executive director of the National Industrial Transportation League.
  • Pent-up demand to fuel project logistics volumes into 2024
    Two years of pandemic-related oil and gas project delays and cutbacks in global supply due to the Russia-Ukraine war are driving demand for project logistics services in the short and long term.

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TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
  • Nations should have the wisdom to avert conflict over Taiwan
    Taipei-based shipowner Hsu Chih-Chien argues objectivity is being lost amid simmering tensions between the US and China
  • Navigator Holdings falls short of expectations in third quarter
    LPG carrier owner posts lower-than-expected profit, announces a ship sale and a terminal expansion
  • Carnival board appoints former US executive to replace UK business leader
    Sara Matthew, former chief executive of Dun & Bradstreet, joins board as former shipyard executive Sir John Parker steps down
  • Overseas Shipholding Group rewards largest shareholder with buyback
    Tampa tanker owner spends $14.3m to repurchase 5m shares from Cyrus Capital
  • Excelerate Energy brings in experts for advisory council
    Six experts from across academia, government and the military will advise the company on policy issues
  • Chartering talk already in play on Flex LNG vessels set for 2026 redelivery
    Prize offers pull in raft of questions from company followers on lively third quarter webcast but who won the stash?
  • Cargo owners form freight buyers alliance for zero emission shipping
    Competition law-compliant lobby to take shape in 2023
  • Fight for scarce diesel set to boost tanker rates
    EU must replace 1m barrels a day of refined oil products after a 5 February ban on Russian seaborne imports
  • Future forecasts: Clarksons' clients too pessimistic in 2022 rate guesses
    Annual challenge to predict following year's ClarkSea Index shows an underestimation of market strength
  • Future forecasts: Clarksons' clients too pessimistic in 2022 rate guesses
    Annual challenge to predict ClarkSea Index shows an underestimation of market strength
  • UN demands extension to Black Sea grain shipping deal
    Secretary general Antonio Guterres is 'working non-stop' to renew 120-day programme
  • Vitol-backed Elandra tied to new price high as it cashes in VLCCs
    Two tankers reportedly go to Saudi shipping giant Bahri as price assessments reach levels not seen since 2009
  • Idle bulker bashes into bridge in Rio de Janeiro
    Traffic closed after handysize drifts in strong winds
  • AP Moller Holding and CMA CGM invest in supply chain platform
    Project44 raises $80m in new funding to help it measure supply chain emissions
  • Braemar's James Gundy: 'I'm a believer in consolidation'
    Fresh from acquiring Arraco's natural gas team, CEO says more news is on the cards
  • Regional green rules would be more effective than 'miserable' IMO, says lobby group
    Lobby group analysis shows 84% of ship calls made in European Union, US and China and linking their decarbonisation efforts would have greater effect than IMO rules
  • Japan lifts Covid-19 ban on international cruise business
    Around 166 international cruise trips being lined up for early next year
  • UK unit to levy £1m+ fines for Russian oil price cap breaches
    Guidance focused on London's key finance, legal and insurance service sectors
  • MOL and ExxonMobil trial biofuel on LNG carrier to cut emissions
    Companies team up to use US energy major's long-term chartered vessel for Papua New Guinea LNG fleet
  • Enquiries circulating for big CO2 carrier orders, Clarksons says
    But broker believes many of these cannot yet be viewed as firm interest
  • Greece's Vafias group boosts capesize bulk carrier presence as Seanergy tied to buy
    Companies take advantage of a slump in dry bulk asset values as JP Morgan, H-Line and Nissen Kaiun sell
  • International Group reinsurance rates tipped to rise
    Pundits say a modest increase seems likely after a year of zero claims on the $3.1bn arrangement
  • Marine procurement may not be sexy but it can make ships greener, says Inchcape exec
    Simon Potter says marine procurement is increasingly important in cleaning up supply chains
  • Al Seer Marine splashes out $175m on product tankers at K Shipbuilding
    Tanker quartet will by LNG ready, and potentially ready for other types of alternative fuels
  • Pavilion Energy, Gasum and CNOOC team up to grow LNG bunkering network
    Companies will focus on ports in northwest Europe, Singapore and along Chinese coast
  • Nigeria accuses tanker of trying to ram navy vessel
    Lawyers for Ray Car Carriers-owned VLCC Heroic Idun deny claims that escalates three-month dispute
  • Germany's Ernst Russ targets younger tonnage after profits treble
    Tonnage provider plans fleet renewal after paying off banks
  • China's BYD makes car carrier debut with double PCTC newbuilding order
    Chinese automaker is seeking to build up to eight vessels
  • Twenty new ammonia carriers a year needed to meet 2030 hydrogen demand, says report
    Many more of the ships need to be ordered to meet potential demand for transporting green fuels that can meet 2030 climate goals
  • Greece's Minerva Gas scoops two LNG newbuildings from ExxonMobil
    Energy major's slot position at South Korean yard blurred by berth gifting from QatarEnergy's project
  • S&P deal flow stays strong as Braemar profit doubles in first six months
    London-listed broker says asset plays keeping brokers busy and tanker fixtures increasing
  • Sri Lanka tanker arrest case drags on long after ship was scrapped
    Court of Appeal turns down charterer's bid to get security deposit back in row over MR employment
  • John Fredriksen-controlled Flex LNG's 13-ship fleet booked up until mid-2026
    Company expects fourth quarter revenue increase from lone vessel exposed to booming spot market rates
  • Istanbul traffic jam ties up 60 empty bulkers waiting for clearance to Ukraine
    More laden ships are also awaiting clearance as Ukraine accuses Russia of playing "hunger games"
  • Svitzer to lockout Australian harbour towage crews in escalation of dispute
    AP Moller-Maersk towage company said it has no other option but to respond to the action underway by the unions
  • Singapore shipping veteran Vijay Kamath dies from heart attack
    Experienced executive had lengthy career spanning BW LPG, Cleaves Securities, FSL Trust and Transport Capital
  • Singapore shipping veteran Vijay Kamath dead from heart attack
    Experienced executive had lengthy carrier spanning BW Group, FSL Trust and Transport Capital
  • Greece's Minerva Marine scoops two LNG newbuildings from ExxonMobil
    Energy major's slot position at South Korean yard blurred by berth gifting from QatarEnergy's project

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American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
  • Los Angeles imports keep sinking as East Coast gains more ground
    The head of Los Angeles' port is on a worldwide sales blitz, trying to convince shippers and carriers to come back.
  • Colorado Springs Airport gives investors foothold for cargo development
    Burrell Aviation has made a speculative investment at Colorado Springs Airport aimed at attracting air cargo companies.
  • Air cargo execs more nervous over consumer pullback
    Airlines and logistics companies realize air cargo business will be lower this year. Talk of a 2023 upturn is more based on hope than economic signals.

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Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
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Rome/Genoa
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London
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Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
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Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
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Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
Agreement for the digitalization of motorway traffic flows with the ports of Trieste and Monfalcone
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
Munich/Brussels
Opportunity Green, Seas At Risk and Transport & Environment urge nations to include shipping emissions in their Nationally Determined Contributions
USTR Proposes Changes to New Car Carrier and LNG Ship Taxes
Washington
Consultation period launched until 7 July
Assiterminal, no to the indiscriminate introduction of congestion charges in ports
Genoa
The association underlines that the AdSPs can adopt regulatory and/or control measures aimed at guaranteeing performance levels
In April, traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +5.4%
Ravenna
A slight decline of -1% expected in May
PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
Hamburg/Monfalcone
Fincantieri will deliver it to TUI Cruises in the middle of next year
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
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
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
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