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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • In the local heroes' network
  • Stepping into Switzerland anew
  • Third Euro Dual to upgrade fleet
  • Waberer's lowers average truck age
  • Girteka continues modernisation strategy
  • Allcargo group: key changes after demerger
  • Agreements for two new vessels
  • Global Crossing gets second A321 freighter
  • E-mixer delivers green concrete in London
  • Delivery specialists merge in Spain
  • Aldi Nord expands logistics training courses
  • Swissport opens new cooling facility in Dublin
  • Historic moment for APM Terminals Apapa
  • UP to serve new industrial park
  • A contract to deliver 1.8 million footballs
  • Smarthop welcomes Jay Hinson
  • Nordic carrier digitally increases efficiency
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Adding Cleveland and Columbus

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 27, 2023
  • HMM goes it alone on Asia-Med - 'clearly the strongest trade'
  • 'Give it to MSC!'
  • Mundra disruption sapping service reliability, say box carriers
  • Legal wrangle over Western Global finances as airline eyes bankruptcy
  • EXCLUSIVE: Global head of key logistics vertical leaves Mærsk
  • Safer shipbreaking a reality after Bangladesh signs up to HK convention
  • Caucasus countries in joint-venture to slash China-Europe rail transit time
  • Pharma supply shortages drive calls for more integrated supply chains
  • DHL Group - a 'sustainable' bonding experience
  • Evergreen consolidates container shipping assets amid family feud

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 27, 2023
  • Navy takes delivery of first Flight III destroyer
    The Navy accepted delivery of the future guided missile destroyer USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), its first Flight III destroyer, from Huntington Ingalls Industries' (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division on June 27.
  • Kitack Lim calls for "ambitious and bold" IMO GHG strategy
    IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee will hold its 80th session (MEPC 80) in London, July 3-7, 2023. Among key agenda items, MEPC 80 is expected to adopt an upgraded IMO greenhouse gas
  • Equinor joins green ammonia bunkering study team
    Norwegian plans for a green ammonia bunkering network first announced in April 2022 are making progress. State-owned energy giant Equinor has become a partner in the "AFNO 2030 - Ammonia fuel for
  • Maersk and Stena Line press ahead on methanol fueling
    The move to methanol continues. Yesterday, Maersk announced it had placed an order for six mid-sized containerships with dual-fuel engines able to operate on green methanol. Today, Wärtsilä announced that it has

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Container News web site
JUNE 27, 2023
  • Kalmar electric trucks to boost sustainability of BJB Lift Trucks fleet in UK
    Kalmar has agreed to provide 15 medium electric forklift trucks to UK material handling equipment (MHE) supplier BJB Lift Trucks. The order was placed in the 2023 Q2 order intake of Kalmar's mother company Cargotec, with delivery scheduled for the fourth quarter of the year. BJB is a market leader in MHE solutions in the United Kingdom. The firm, headquartered in Grimsby in the country's East Mid
  • New study recommends new methods for design and operation of ammonia-fuelled ships
    The Lloyd's Register (LR) Maritime Decarbonisation Hub and the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Centre for Zero Carbon Shipping conducted a joint study into ammonia safety onboard ships, which discovered that a variety of mitigation methods, from ship design to crew training and operations, are required to keep toxicity risks to the crew within published tolerable limits. "Recommendations for Design and O
  • APM Terminals ramps up automated straddle carrier testing in Denmark
    Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC), a manufacturer and carrier of port equipment, has provided APM Terminals with two extra automated straddle carriers as part of a first-of-its-kind trial project in a real terminal setting at the Aarhus yard in Denmark. The additional carriers will join forces with the initial prototype, which was already introduced in the beginning of 2022. "We are proud
  • TotalEnergies signs clean energy agreements
    TotalEnergies signs agreement with Petronas and Mitsui to develop a carbon storage project in Southeast Asia and also with Gentari Renewables Sdn Bhd, the clean energy solutions company of Petronas, to develop renewable energy projects in the Asia Pacific region. Petronas, Mitsu and TotalEnergies will jointly evaluate several CO2 storage sites in the Malay Basin, including both saline aquifers an
  • New leadership at Bureau Veritas
    Following the Annual Shareholders' Meeting on 22 June, the Bureau Veritas Board of Directors has voted to nominate Hinda Gharbi as Chief Executive Officer of the company, following Didier Michaud-Daniel. "The Board of Directors of Bureau Veritas would like to express its sincere thanks to Didier Michaud-Daniel for the tremendous work he has accomplished at the Group over more than 10 years and th
  • Jam on Singapore road after container truck overturns
    A container truck overturned on its side on a Singapore road in the early afternoon (local time) on 26 June, causing it to be closed to traffic for seven hours. Footage from nearby vehicles and Facebook group SG Road Vigilante showed that the truck appeared to swerve to avoid another container truck in front of it. However, the truck crashed into the road divider and flipped on its side, resultin
  • MSC eyes more orders for 8,000 TEU ships
    Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is reportedly up for another round of newbuilding orders as mainline operators rush to beef up their fleets with "green" vessels. MSC has reportedly asked several South Korean and Chinese shipyards for price quotes for 8,000 TEU ships to be dual-fuelled with methanol or LNG. The number of vessels the Swiss-Italian carrier is ordering has yet to be confirmed. T
  • CMA CGM announces new congestion surcharges in Algeria and Turkiye
    CMA CGM has announced new port congestion surcharges (PCS) in Turkiye and Algeria due to continuing delays in between congestion/waiting time plus berth time on the current vessels berthing sequences. As a result, laden cargo lead-time is being increased, empty equipment re-loading / repositioning frequency is affected and operating costs are rising, according to the French carrier. Thus, CMA CGM
  • Grimaldi introduces greenest ro-ro ships in the world on intra-Europe line
    The regular ro-ro line operated by the Neapolitan shipping group Grimaldi between Venice, Bari and Patras is being served by two of the company's "green giants", the hybrid vessels Eco Catania and Eco Malta, starting from 26 June. Grimaldi group, in synergy with the Port System Authorities of Northern Adriatic Sea, Southern Adriatic Sea and the Greek port of Patras, will enhance maritime intermod
  • Spark and Hutchison Ports ink agreement to develop dry port and bonded logistics zone in Saudi Arabia
    King Salman Energy Park (SPARK) and Hutchison Ports have announced the signing of the concession agreement to manage and operate SPARK's dry port and bonded logistics zone (Dry Port). The concession was awarded to a newly established joint venture, Energy City Logistics Company (ECLC), between SPARK and Colour Path Holdings Limited, a Hutchison Ports company. SPARK is a 50 km 2 global energy hub
  • Plans for first green hydrogen production plant in Duisburg port unveiled
    Lhyfe, producer of renewable green hydrogen, and duisport, the owner and management company of the Port of Duisburg, collaborate to investigate the feasibility of building the first major electrolysis plant in the German port. Duisburger Verkehrs- und Versorgungsgesellschaft (DVV - Duisburg transport and supply authority), Wirtschaftsbetriebe Duisburg (WBD - public company for cleaning, collectio
  • PSA Venice, North Adriatic Sea Port Authority extend concession by 25 years
    PSA Venice has agreed with the North Adriatic Sea Port Authority (AdSP) the extension of the existing concession by 25 years. The new contract will begin on 1 October 2024 and will last until 1 October 2049, while the original 25-year concession dates from 1997. The global port and terminal operator PSA said it will invest around US$86 million in the Italian container terminal, of which over US$6
  • HMM announces new service linking Far East, India and Mediterranean
    South Korea's major ocean carrier HMM will launch a new service connecting Far East Asia, India and the Mediterranean Sea (FIM) aiming to deliver more comprehensive transportation options in these regions. The service is expected to commence from the port of Busan in South Korea on 6 August, and the round trip will take 84 days. The 11,000 TEU boxship HMM Blessing will be the first vessel for thi
  • Port of Mombasa handles around 650,000 TEUs so far in 2023
    The port of Mombasa in Kenya recorded 648,692 TEUs for the period January-May 2023 compared to 595,319 TEUs during the same period in 2022, an increase of 53,319 TEUs or 9%. This performance means that the Port of Mombasa is on track to achieve annual container traffic of 1.48 million TEUs by the end of the year. Moreover, during the previous three months, the average container stay time decrease
  • COSCO and NX SHOJI pen low-carbon marine energy deal
    COSCO SHIPPING and NX SHOJI recently signed a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly accelerate the progress of low-carbon green marine energy by leveraging used cooking oil (UCO) as a biofuel feedstock to provide a steady supply of this eco-friendly fuel to the marine energy market represented by Japanese ports. COSCO SHIPPING said it has shown commitment to develop a greener future with low

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Splash web site
JUNE 27, 2023
  • Thinking differently about windfarm deployment logistics
    By combining a flat deck barge with HLP's new ring crane concept, project developers can reduce costs and timescales, writes Alex Fyfe, managing director at UK's Heavy Lift Projects (HLP). The global demand for energy derived from windfarms will see turbine deployments grow to reach 320GW by 2030 and 1,800GW by 2050. In 2030 alone ...
  • Toro ships out veteran tanker for $17m profit
    Nasdaq-listed tanker and LPG owner Toro has landed another massive profit from the sale of an elderly tanker bought in 2021. The spinoff of Cyprus-based Castor Maritime has confirmed offloading its nineteen-year-old aframax LR2 for $28m, deal brokers earlier reported in the $30m range. The transaction, expected to close in the third quarter, is expected ...
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping forks out nearly $76m for five-year-old suezmax
    Idan Ofer-controlled Eastern Pacific Shipping has jumped on Elandra's modern suezmax tanker, paying a hefty price of nearly $76m. Multiple industry sources have reported the Singapore-based diversified owner taking the 2018-built from the Vitol-backed outfit for around $75.5m. The ship was bought by Elantra from Restis family tanker vehicle Golden Energy Management as Energy Trophy ...
  • Performance Shipping charters aframax to ST Shipping
    Nasdaq-listed Greek tanker owner Performance Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with ST Shipping & Transport for an LR2 aframax oil product tanker. Performance Shipping said that the vessel in question was the 2010-built, 105,304 dwt and that the deal was made via its wholly-owned subsidiary. The vessel joined the company's fleet in ...
  • Six brokers from bankrupt Lorentzen & Co join Affinity
    Richard Fulford-Smith-led broking firm Affinity has hired six former employees of Lorentzen & Co which declared bankruptcy after over 100 years in business. The former Lorentzen staff joined Affinity's bulker-oriented entity, Affinity Dry Bulk, and will establish the company's new New York base. According to a LinkedIn post by Affinity Dry Bulk's director Hans Bredrup, ...
  • Scorpio Tankers fixes $1bn financing for 45 ships
    Monaco-based Scorpio Tankers has clinched a financing deal for 45 ships worth $1bn. The New York-listed owner and operator of 113 tankers has tapped a group of banks to finance currently unencumbered vessels, or those financed through loans and financial leases, which carry higher margins. The deal, expected to close in July, is structured around ...
  • TotalEnergies enters methanol bunkering study in Singapore
    French fuel supplier TotalEnergies Marine Fuels and Green Marine Bunkering have entered a memorandum of understanding on a joint development study on methanol as a new marine fuel in Singapore. The two companies will study the feasibility to implement a viable methanol bunkering supply chain in the country. Shipowners are increasingly interested in methanol as ...
  • Hinda Gharbi takes the helm at Bureau Veritas
    French class society Bureau Veritas (BV) has appointed Hinda Gharbi as chief executive officer, succeeding Didier Michaud-Daniel, who has held the position for over 11 years. Gharbi joined Bureau Veritas as chief operating officer in May 2022 and became deputy CEO in January this year. Before BV, she worked for energy sector services giant Schlumberger, ...
  • Petrofac scores $318m contract extension with NEO Energy
    UK offshore services firm Petrofac has sealed an extension to its integrated services contract with NEO Energy worth £250m ($318.4m). The deal will see Petrofac continue to deliver operations, maintenance, engineering and construction support for NEO Energy's UKCS-based floating production storage offtake (FPSO) vessel, . Current forecasts expect the asset to remain fully operational until ...
  • K&O Ship Management emerges as another Dubai name linked to dark fleet
    Another Dubai shipmanager has emerged for European politicians to investigate and target when further Russia sanctions are discussed. In February, the European Union put sanctions on Sun Ship Management, the Dubai-based manager of the Sovcomflot fleet. However, another Russian front company has emerged in Dubai with links to Sovcomflot. K&O Ship Management, based on the ...
  • American funding agreed for Greek shipyard
    The US Congress has approved $125m in funding for Elefsis Shipyards, located near Piraeus. The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), America's development bank, will provide the loan to ONEX, the company which owns the shipyard which is going through a restructuring after suffering many years of high debts. ONEX is controlled by Panos Xenokostas ...
  • Danaos questions Eagle Bulk's poison pill decision
    Greek containership owner Danaos, the largest shareholder of Eagle Bulk Shipping, has questioned the company's move to adopt a poison pill in a letter it sent to Eagle Bulk's board of directors. Last week, Eagle Bulk bought Oaktree's 28% stake in the company for $219.3m via a repurchasing program and adopted a shareholder rights plan ...
  • Tomini makes first cape foray
    Tomini Shipping has again added to its fleet of dry bulk carriers with the purchase of its first cape. The Dubai-based shipowner and operator has taken delivery of the 2014 Chinese-built 179,800 dwt from Valhal Shipping for a reported price of $34m. The Hamburg-based exclusive agent of Greece's Enesel Group's dry bulk activities picked up ...
  • Libra unveils space leasing business
    George Logothetis-led Libra Group has launched a new division. Libra, which runs Lomar Shipping, has unveiled the world's first space leasing company. Building on Libra's 20 years of aviation leasing experience, Space Leasing International (SLI) will own and lease assets critical to the space economy. SLI's first investment includes the construction of a ground station ...
  • Saipem picks up pair of drilling contracts worth $550m
    Italy's Saipem has won two new offshore drilling contracts worth a total of around $550m. The first contract will keep the 2008-built jackup rig Perro Negro 7 working in the Middle East for 10 more years The Milan-headquartered firm said the 10-year extension is a record duration in the area, which in the past had ...
  • Number of Norwegian offshore workers threatening to strike later this week rises to over 1,600
    The number of Norwegian offshore workers set to go on strike on June 29 without a new wage deal in place has risen to 1,644 after members of Safe joined two other labour unions. Safe told the National Mediator of Norway and the Norwegian Shipping Association that 637 of its members would be going on ...
  • Project launched to establish ammonia bunkering for Norwegian offshore sector
    Norway's Equinor has launched a project with fellow technology firm Azane Fuel Solutions to showcase how clean ammonia can be introduced as a fuel to decarbonise the Norwegian offshore sector. Azane, a joint venture between ECONNECT Energy and Amon Maritime, said the project will focus on optimising the value chain for ammonia, from production to ...
  • TechnipFMC wins more work in Angola with Azule Energy
    Offshore contracting giant TechnipFMC has been awarded a significant contract by Azule Energy to supply subsea production systems for the Block 18 Infills development offshore Angola. This is TechnipFMC's first subsea production systems contract with Azule Energy and follows the announcement of a flexible pipe supply contract for Azule's Agogo Integrated West Hub Development. The ...
  • Vogemann orders capes in Dalian
    German owner Vogemann has contracted Hengli Shipbuilding in Dalian to build four 180,000 dwt capesizes as well as four kamsarmaxes, according to Allied Shipbroking. The capes will deliver in 2025 and 2026 with VesselsValue suggesting they are costing $63.5m each. The cape orders mark the return of large ship construction for Hengli Shipbuilding, a yard ...
  • Ship recycling convention enters into force finally
    After 14 years since adoption by the International Maritime Organization, the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (Hong Kong Convention) has successfully been ratified and will enter into force in June 2025. Bangladesh, one of the principal ship recyclers in the world, and the Liberian Registry, the world's ...
  • New sail device launched in Japan
    Fukuoka-based Eco Marine Power (EMP) announced today that it has developed a new type of sail device for ships. This sail device known as a Sailet can increase the propulsive forces created by EMP's patented EnergySail and can also be used as a stand-alone sail-assisted propulsion or energy-saving device. Additionally, it can be used as ...
  • Singapore magazine launches assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the preeminent maritime hub of the 21st century
    Splash takes a typically unflinching view on the pros and cons of this vibrant Asian city-state in the latest market report to launch from our fast-growing magazine stable. Singapore's maritime mantelpiece needs reinforcement, groaning from all the trophies, accolades and awards lavished towards the Lion Republic, the preeminent shipping hub of the 21st century. Singapore ...
  • Singapore Market Report 2023
    To get a glimpse of where shipping's future is headed there's no better place to dive into than Singapore, continually voted as the world's greatest maritime hub. Splash brings readers exclusive coverage of how this Southeast Asian nation is tackling the biggest issues facing maritime as well as assessing the weak points this city-state has ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 27, 2023
  • Warning for UK shippers ahead of Customs change
    Export declarations will change to a new system on November 30. Forwarders are being urged to prepare to avoid a...
  • Scorpio receives $1bn credit facility commitments
    Credit facility will be used to finance 45 product tankers that are either debt-free or financed through credit facilities or...
  • Danaos blasts Eagle Bulk's repurchases of $219m Oaktree shares and poison pill adoption
    Danaos Corporation, which recently amassed a double-digit stake in Eagle Bulk, is slamming Eagle's use of debt to finance the...
  • What is a cash-rich boxship owner to do?
    Owners who piled up funds from container shipping boom now have the puzzle of what do with the cash, since...
  • IMO's GHG strategy: Is the gap between reality and aspiration closing?
    Environmental groups including Transport & Environment and Seas at Risk, called on the IMO to reduce shipping emissions by 50% by 2030...
  • Ineos enters LNG sector with newbuilding charters from MOL
    British chemical group Ineos says it will capitalise on its experience in ethane gas transportation to develop a 'pipeline' of...
  • Evergreen moves to consolidate box shipping assets
    With the acquisition, Evergreen Marine Corp is expected to own nearly 100% of Evergreen Group's self-owned fleet
  • Containers: Box shipping keeps an eye on capacity as weak peak season looms
    Supply is set to outstrip demand by some margin over the next two years; the question is whether container lines...
  • VLCC rates come under pressure
    The time charter equivalent on the Baltic Exchange plunges 62% in a week to close at $20,006 per day
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exceeds full-year order target in six months
    Total outstanding orderbook reaches record high to $14.6bn for 180 vessels. The shipbuilder secured maiden order for methanol dual-fuel containerships...
  • Stena to retrofit more ro-pax ships for methanol fuel
    Swedish ro-ro cargo and ro-pax ferry operator has commissioned Wärtsilä to retrofit existing vessels in its fleet from 2025. They...
  • Big deficit at London Club after 'challenging' year
    International Group affiliate still spending five dollars on operating costs and payouts for every four dollars of premium income
  • Upskilling seafarers 'critical to tech progress', says Transport 2040 report
    A second report from the Transport 2040 project moves from the changing nature of global transport to the technologies and...
  • Varvitsiotis named new Greek shipping minister
    Varvitsiotis has international experience required for key job in an industry that now has to deal with headaches, such as...
  • Philippine president commits to upskill seafarers for maritime transformation
    Delegates at the Shaping the Future of Shipping: Seafarer 2050 summit highlighted requirements for a successful transformation of seafarers' roles...
  • Daily Briefing
    Policy bank parent puts CDB Leasing up for sale | The week in newbuildings: Maersk and CMA CGM boost total...
  • Co-operation needed on lithium-ion battery carriage risks
    The power density of rechargeable batteries has increased significantly. As more units enter the supply chain, regulations may need to...
  • Carrix to acquire Ceres Terminals from Macquarie
    Move will expand Carrix subsidiary SSA Marine's footprint in the Atlantic and US Gulf coasts, where the bulk most of...
  • Boxship fleet to hit 30m teu by 2025
    Box shipping's buying spree has brought forward the next significant milestone in fleet development. A move to larger, eco-friendly vessels...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 27, 2023
  • Intermodal providers slash rates for low-volume shippers to boost business
    Union Pacific and BNSF partner COFC Logistics are cutting contractual rates on low-volume shippers through the end of the year in a bid to spur demand in a weakened domestic intermodal market.
  • Nuvocargo rides Mexico-US freight surge to land fresh investment
    Nuvocargo will use the new funding to expand its service footprint to all major over-the-road border crossings between the US and Mexico.
  • How to configure global Elastic IP
    What to consider when assigning global Elastic IP to BGP or Equinix Metal API
  • Nuvocargo rides Mexico-US cargo surge to land fresh investment
    Nuvocargo will use the new funding to expand its service footprint to all major over-the-road border crossings between the US and Mexico.
  • Yellow sues Teamsters for $137 million, citing 'breach of contract'
    The largest unionized trucking employer in the US is taking its restructuring fight with the Teamsters to court, claiming union leadership is agitating for its demise.
  • New HMM service covers strong Mediterranean, India markets
    Solid demand from both regions has encouraged the carrier to deploy its own vessels on the Asia-Med trade lane.
  • Chain.io invites out-of-network providers to build connectivity to its integration customers
    Chain.io CEO Brian Glick's initial vision for the company centered around the idea of making logistics system connectivity open to all vendors to allow shippers and logistics companies to better utilize their software.
  • Small, mid-sized US shippers find falling trans-Pac spot rates hard to ignore
    With most new trans-Pacific service contracts in effect only since late May, container lines are already nudging shippers to meet their minimum quantity commitments instead of taking advantage of spot rates that have been cratering for approximately three weeks, sources say.
  • Maersk adds six ships to expanding methanol order book
    Methanol will play a leading role in enabling the carrier to meet both its interim and long-term emissions reduction goals as it charts a course for decarbonization.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 27, 2023
  • Jefferies puts Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd on 'hold' amid mixed outlook for container sector
    US retail sales may outpace inventories, but significant newbuilding capacity is on the way, analyst says
  • OceanPal regains Nasdaq compliance after carrying out second reverse stock split
    New York-listed ship0wner's share count falls to 1.26m from 102m in less than a year
  • Costamare buys first capesize as GoodBulk whittles down fleet
    Chartering-in other people's capesizes may have encouraged Greek shipowner to buy one outright as well
  • Performance Shipping locks in aframax to Glencore at base rate of $45,000
    Greek owner can also benefit from upside through profit-sharing deal
  • Ineos finally confirms charters on MOL's LNG newbuilding duo
    Deals mark chemical carrier giant's entry into LNG shipping sector
  • A job transformed: Klaveness master and cadet explain how life is changing for seafarers
    Captain Robert-Dragos Valcica and engineer Mary Jane Enhambre Siy Chuan say new skills are constantly needed to keep up with modern shipping industry
  • Nigeria's crude exports to become a 'trickle' when mega refinery hits full steam
    BRS Group says product tanker trade from European refineries to Nigeria will be decimated when Africa's largest refinery fully opens
  • Tanker prices could be stabilising as first modern suezmax changes hands, says Cleaves
    In the first deal of its kind this year, a 2008-built suezmax moves for $75.5m
  • Dreyfus cuts shipping emissions as it targets 15% tonne-mile reduction
    Trader has worked closely with shipowners
  • US investors can separate 'crap' from quality, Gram's Georg Whist says after OTC listing
    Chief executive believes decades of experience, governance, transparency and a generous dividend policy will help Gram Car Carriers appeal to the US investor
  • Evergreen shells out $780m for privately-held Singapore division
    Deal sees consolidation of container shipping assets into Taiwan-listed vehicle
  • Havila Kystruten ditches $356m bond sale as lenders step in for refinancing
    Saevik-owned group exploring alternative options to fund new cruise ferries delayed by sanctions red tape
  • Scorpio Tankers seals $1bn debt package secured by 45 vessels
    'Oversubscribed' banks deal features revolver and term loan to run at Sofr plus 195 basis points
  • Greek shipowners top 2023 tanker sale charts as ships go to Russia trade
    Broker Xclusiv reveals MR vessels are still the most in-demand against backdrop of high asset prices
  • Tanker approached by skiffs armed with assault rifles and machine gun off Yemen
    Malta-flag ship takes evasive action as security guards stood ready
  • Merged NorthStandard settles into 'best market in the world'
    Greece carries special weight in merged P&I giant's book
  • Greek shipowners top 2023 tanker sale charts, but dropoff in activity seen
    Broker Xclusive reveals MR vessels are still the most in-demand against backdrop of high asset prices
  • Ocean Rebellion demands 50% cut in emissions by 2030 at IMO demonstration
    Protest takes place just as delegates sit down to discuss raising decarbonisation targets
  • Putin extends Russia oil sales ban to price cap backers
    Measure is seen as largely symbolic after the EU banned imports of crude and products
  • Affinity Shipping snaps up dry-cargo brokers from bankrupt Lorentzen & Co
    New hires mean that Affinity will have a new dry-bulk presence in New York
  • Chartering discussions progressing on second Fratelli Cosulich LNGBV
    New LNG and marine gas oil bunker vessel for Europe named at ceremony in China
  • George Logothetis' Libra Group aims for orbit with new space leasing business
    Owner of Lomar Shipping to build and own ground stations and other assets to tap into projected $1 trillion space economy
  • Ammonia review finds risks to crew can be kept to a 'tolerable level'
    Technical and safety training measures are identified in collaboration between Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller and Lloyd's Register decarbonisation centres
  • Hinda Gharbi breaks the class society 'glass ceiling' to lead Bureau Veritas
    Energy specialist fast-tracked to top job after just over a year at the French giant
  • After 14 years, global recycling rules enter into force as Liberia and Bangladesh sign up
    After a long wait, the international ship recycling industry will finally be regulated globally
  • Japanese oil trader returns to South Korea's K Shipbuilding for chemical tankers
    Nakagawa Bussan inks two 6,600-dwt vessels for about $42m
  • Klaveness squeezes digital deal out of juice tanker owner Citrosuco
    Norwegian group to partner with orange juice producer to optimise its supply chain
  • Ammonia momentum builds as Equinor, Azane, Yara and Bunker Holding reveal deals
    Norwegian and Danish groups collaborating on building a green fuel supply chain
  • Bureau Veritas appoints Hinda Gharbi as chief executive
    Energy sector specialist fast tracked to the top job after just over a year at the French TIC giant
  • Wartsila scoops deal to convert Stena Line ferries to methanol
    Swedish owner is aiming to switch to renewable fuels by 2030
  • Gulf of Guinea navies warn of 'credible' piracy threat to ships
    Criminal group active in waters off Nigeria, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea
  • Singapore's Beng Kuang Marine sells another slice of Batam shipyard
    SGX-listed company has raised almost $14m in the last couple of months from asset sales
  • 'Inherently unfair': Danaos slams Eagle Bulk poison pill, Oaktree buyback
    Greek Eagle Bulk shareholder asks managers to explain their defensive tactics and speaks of 'preferential' deal with Oaktree
  • Capesize bulker sector has a new player: Dubai's Tomini Shipping
    Named after the second-highest mountain on Earth, Tomini K2 marks a giant increase in size for the Tomini fleet
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping secures employment for Japanese newbuilding quartet
    But Zim is looking to terminate charters early as container ship market loses steam
  • Japanese yards sit on biggest order backlog in years as owners grab delivery slots
    Major dry bulk shipbuilders secure an unprecedented three years of forward cover
  • NYK readies $1.4bn transition bond as it wins cable-layer deal
    Huge Japanese shipowner raising more money to accelerate on the road to zero carbon
  • Spurious alarms and planning errors blamed for Australian cargo ship grounding
    Accident report shows how traffic monitoring officer was overwhelmed by false alerts

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 27, 2023
  • O'Hare airport cargo terminal opens without taxiway for aircraft
    A developer has completed a sophisticated cargo terminal at Chicago O'Hare airport. The tenant has moved in. But cargo planes can't pull up to load and unload because of construction delays for a new taxiway.

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Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
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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