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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
  • Sinolines launches China India West Service (CIW)
  • Bengal Tiger Line (BTL) launches New China India West Coast (CIW) service
  • MSC unveils future standalone East/West network
  • Huge scope of growth in logistics, over 300 initiatives & INR 80 lakh cr. being earmarked for this sector: Minister
  • Genuine rational single window key for ease of doing business: Goyal
  • Minister floats idea of BAT to blunt import edge
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (6 September 2024)
  • Yang Ming, HMM & ONE confirm alliance partnership under "Premier Alliance"
  • Explaining the spread in cost between FEU and TEU

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
  • Hercules conquers Egypt
  • Trans-Caspian intermodal
  • Arkas to add six new ships by 2028
  • Hupac to provide alternative offer via France
  • Daimler Truck: opening a new chapter
  • Fast intermodal service to Puerto Rico
  • JD fortifies French portfolio
  • THPA reviews job expansion in ministerial visit
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Transporeon expands in Turkey
  • First e-truck in the fleet
  • New HQ in Le Havre
  • UECC and automakers partner for greener logistics
  • Preparing the peak season ex-Xi'an

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
  • New strings attached - shipping shapes up for 2025 with Premier Alliance launch
  • ILA doubles down on strike threat as shippers brace for port chaos
  • Reaction: MSC 'out to kill' M�rsk
  • Alliance rumours, ecommerce and DB Schenker bid
  • Union urges Hamburg port workers to agree deal following disruptive weekend
  • OceanX: MSC-M�rsk rivalry intensifies; ILA war 'rhetoric'; how green is green?
  • Stink bug threat triggers new rules on cargo to Australia and New Zealand
  • ArcBest rate hike masks slowing LTL market fortunes
  • Forwarder benefit as air cargo booking platforms look to integrate AI
  • CSSC unveils 27,500teu design to be next shipping giant

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
  • VIDEO: Eastern Shipbuilding moves ahead on OSV to SOV conversion
    Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Panama City, Fla., has released video showing that it is well along with its conversion of a 280-foot offshore supply vessel (OSV) to a battery-hybrid service operation vessel (SOV),
  • Tug crew abandoned as WSF cancels sale of two decommissioned ferries
    "We have canceled purchase and sales agreements with Nelson Armas for decommissioned ferries Elwha and Klahowya," Washington State Ferries said September 5. "This comes after issues arose while Armas tried to move
  • Former Coast Guard Academy cadets file complaints alleging sexual violence
    In ongoing fallout from the 2023 CNN "Operation Fouled Anchor" report on sexual assault and harassment at the United States Coast Guard Academy, thirteen former academy cadets have filed separate Federal Tort

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
  • Wärtsilä to develop Singapore's next-gen vessel traffic system
    Wärtsilä has secured the prototyping tender for the groundbreaking Next Generation Vessel Traffic Management System (NGVTMS) project, awarded by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). This project aims to revolutionize maritime safety and operational efficiency at one of the world's busiest ports. Wärtsilä recorded the order in the third quarter of 2024. "MPA is committed to the mari
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    We're excited to announce a special giveaway! We are offering three lucky subscribers a free yearly subscription to Container News Premium. To participate, simply subscribe to our newsletter . All newsletter subscribers are automatically entered into the contest! The draw will take place on September 20. To subscribe to CN Newsletter, fill the form below. Stay tuned for updates, and don't forget
  • CMA CGM applies congestion surcharge in Algeria
    Due to the ongoing congestion in Algeria, CMA CGM has informed its customers of the introduction of a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS). This surcharge will take effect on 9 September 2024 (based on the loading date) and will remain in place until further notice. The congestion surcharge applies to all cargo transported from North Europe to Algeria, covering the ports of Alger, Bejaia, Skikda, and
  • HMM follows MSC and CMA CGM, turning to pre-owned boxships
    High charter costs have made HMM join two giant ocean carriers MSC and CMA CGM in buying elderly secondhand feeder ships. HMM's spokesperson told Container News that the company is currently in discussions to buy three 2005-built feeder ships. These are MPC Container Ships' 2,500 TEU AS Paola and Regional Container Lines' 2,400 TEU Wanda Bhum and Xutra Bhum. HMM's spokesperson said, "HMM actively
  • ICS Publications releases guide for shipboard inspections
    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications introduced its newest release, "A Practical Guide to Shipboard Inspections". This first edition is a comprehensive resource designed to aid the maritime industry in preparing for and navigating the complex landscape of ship inspections. Inspections are a critical aspect of the shipping sector, affecting all types of vessels through scrutiny
  • ZIM and MSC announce new cooperation in Transpacific trade
    ZIM and MSC have signed a new agreement for six Asia to US East Coast and US Gulf Coast services, scheduled to commence in February 2025. The three-year agreement between the two ocean carriers includes slot swap and vessel sharing agreements, including six services connecting Asia with the US East Coast, West Coast of Mexico, Caribbean ports and US Gulf ports. The proposed rotations of the ZIM/M
  • Visayas Container Terminal receives new Konecranes mobile harbor cranes
    The Visayas Container Terminal (VCT), a cargo handling facility operated by International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) in Iloilo, Philippines, has improved its operational capabilities with the addition of two new ESP.5 Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour cranes (MHCs). These advanced cranes, the largest and first of their kind on the island of Panay, are set to raise the bar for port
  • Top 10 Container Ports in Europe: Piraeus position at risk
    PortEconomics member Theo Notteboom compiled a table showing the year-on-year TEU growth in the top 15 container ports in the European Union during the first six months of the year. "While 2023 was characterized by a strong to moderate traffic decline in most ports, the first half of 2024 brought double-digit growth in seven of the top 15 ports," pointed out Notteboom. As seen in the table, Portu
  • Port of Oakland invites development proposals for Howard Property
    The Port of Oakland has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to find a developer for its 200,000 m² Howard Property, situated along the Oakland waterfront. This site, which was a marine terminal until 2013, is now open for a variety of potential uses. It is located between industrial operations to the west and Jack London Square-Oakland's premier waterfront entertainment area-to the east. Th
  • Inchcape Shipping Services opens new office in Chile
    Inchcape Shipping Services, a global provider of port agency and maritime services, announced the opening of its newest office at the strategically important Port of Arica in Chile. This expansion marks a major milestone for Inchcape, situating the company at South America's northernmost port near the Peru border, and providing access to a vast hinterland that includes regions of Peru, Bolivia an
  • Copenhagen Malmö Port achieves full transition to fossil-free fuel at container terminal
    Fuel consumption for container handling at Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) - one of Scandinavia's largest port operators - is now entirely fossil-free, following the full implementation of HVO100 fuel (hydrogenated vegetable oil). This shift has resulted in an annual reduction of over 286,000 litres of fossil diesel and a decrease in CO2e emissions by 640 tonnes. CMP began introducing HVO100, a renew
  • Folk Maritime launches new India - Saudi Arabia service
    Folk Maritime Services Company has announced the launch of a new shipping route connecting Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Islamic Port with India's major commercial ports, Mundra and Nhava Sheva. Starting in September, this 10-day service, utilizing two vessels, aims to boost trade by facilitating the transport of consumer goods from India and exporting Saudi products, including petrochemicals. Along with
  • PD Ports invests US$1.3 million in new bulk tipper trucks
    A US$1.3 million investment in five specialist bulk tipper trucks has bolstered PD Ports' services for customers importing grain and powder products through Teesport. The STAS Agrostar bulk tipper trailers, specifically designed for handling complex materials like grain and powder, were delivered this summer along with five Volvo trucks. This investment underscores PD Ports' dedication to port-ce
  • MSC reveals future standalone East/West service network
    The world's largest container shipping company MSC has announced its independent service network for East/West trades, which will be effective from February 2025, when the 2m alliance of MSC and Maersk will be terminated. MSC's standalone service network will include five trades with 34 loops incorporating: Seven loops for Asia North Europe Six loops for Asia Mediterranean Four loops for Asia Nor
  • COSCO and TCL launch warehousing partnership in North America
    COSCO SHIPPING and TCL have officially announced the launch of their North American warehousing partnership. The launch of this warehousing operation is an important element of COSCO SHIPPING and TCL's end-to-end logistics strategy, designed to optimize TCL's supply chain in the North American market, enhance logistical efficiency, and provide customers with faster, higher-quality service. The ne
  • Revamping Your Logistics Company and Turning Nightmares Into Dreams
    Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Logistics can be an exhausting field, yet even experienced professionals may face unexpected delays, inefficiencies, and miscommunications that arise seemingly out of nowhere. But these challenges don't have to spell doom. With innovative strategies, creativity, and dedication to continuous improvement you can turn these nightmares into smooth operations that pr

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
  • QatarEnergy bumps up orders for massive LNG carriers
    Middle Eastern liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer QatarEnergy has signed a contract with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) for the construction of six additional supersize LNG carriers. The Doha-headquartered state-owned company's massive shipbuilding program has been bolstered with the so-called QC-Max units with a capacity of 271,000 cu m, bringing the total number of such ...
  • Höegh Autoliners sells off another ageing vessel as fleet renewal presses ahead
    Norway's Höegh Autoliners has continued to offload ageing tonnage in a new deal, which will see a 19-year-old vessel exit the fleet as the company readies the field for its newbuilding series to enter service. The Oslo-based company is shipping out the 2005-built Höegh New York to an undisclosed buyer for $60.6m. The 6,500 ceu ...
  • Massachusetts and Rhode Island procure almost 2.9GW of offshore wind
    US states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island have awarded contracts to three projects and procured 2,878MW of offshore wind capacity. Massachusetts has selected a total of 2,678MW - 1,087MW of the 1,287MW available from Ocean Wind's SouthCoast Wind multistate project, 791MW from Avangrid's New England Wind 1 project, and up to 800MW from CIP and Iberdrola's ...
  • Integrated Wind Solutions ups stake in PEAK Wind
    Awilco affiliate Integrated Wind Solutions (IWS) has exercised the fixed-price option to increase its ownership in Denmark-based offshore wind operations and asset management advisory PEAK Wind. Initially, IWS bought a 30% ownership in the company in September 2021 for DKK90m ($13.3m). IWS also got two out of five seats on the board of directors. IWS ...
  • MSC comes to the aid of ONE, HMM and Yang Ming
    THE Alliance will become the Premier Alliance from next February, with Ocean Network Express (ONE), HMM and Yang Ming Marine Transportation as partners, and the world's largest containerline helping plug gaps on Asia-Europe tradelanes. From next year there is set to be the biggest overhaul in liner alliances in a decade, with Mediterranean Shipping Co ...
  • Fujian Shipping signs for kamsarmax newbuilds
    Fujian Shipping Group is renewing its dry bulk fleet with a fresh order for up to four kamsarmaxes at fellow builder Haitong Offshore Engineering. Details surrounding the vessels delivering in October 2026 and March 2027 have not been divulged but a price tag of CNY292.7m ($41.2m), according to Clarksons, appears considerably higher than $37.5m what ...
  • Scorpio's MR fleet clear-out gathers pace
    Emanuele Lauro-led Scorpio Tankers has shipped out twelve Korean-built MR vessels this year, eying the half-a-billion mark in sales in the 50,000 dwt segment before the year ends. Last week, the Monaco-headquartered outfit revealed it had struck a deal to sell two 2014-built 50,000 dwt scrubber-fitted ships, STI San Antonio and STI Texas City, at ...
  • Aerio Shipmanagement plays with MR fleet
    Athanasios Kossidas-led Aerio Shipmanagement is tied to its fourth MR purchase in three months. Over the weekend, broking sources reported the active owner to the acquisition of the 2014-built Tenacity, built at Guangzhou CSSC Longxue Shipbuilding, a rare Chinese-built sale, as most sales in this age group are built in South Korea. The ship was ...
  • Methanex acquires Dutch methanol provider
    The choice of shipping's methanol fuel provider is contracting with news yesterday that Canada's Methanex Corporation is spending $2.05bn to acquire OCI Global's international methanol business. The transaction includes OCI's interest in two methanol facilities in Beaumont, Texas, one of which also produces ammonia. The transaction also includes a low-carbon methanol production and marketing busi
  • Explosion rips through Bangladeshi demo yard
    A 38-year-old man, Ahmad Ullah, who suffered injuries in an explosion and subsequent fire at the SN Corporation shipbreaking yard at Sitakunda in Chattogram, died on Sunday while he was being taken to Dhaka for better treatment. On Saturday, at least 12 people suffered burn injuries in an explosion involving an old product tanker that ...
  • Transmed founder and Cypriot shipping champion Charalambos Mylonas passes away
    Charalambos Mylonas, founder of Transmed Shipping, passed away on Saturday. Mylonas was instrumental in the founding of the Cyprus Union of Shipowners in 1981, which he served as chairman for over two decades. Mylonas was described by the shipping deputy ministry as a "pioneer" of Cypriot shipping. Announcing his death, the shipping deputy ministry said ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
  • US imports still booming - and on collision course with possible port strike
    The International Longshoremen's Association has perfect timing for its October 1 strike threat. Not only is the potential work stoppage...
  • Star Bulk sells its oldest bulker for $20m in hot secondhand capesize market
    Nasdaq-listed Star Bulk Carriers announces sale of 2004-built capesize for $20m amid strong asset prices for bulkers. Data from shipbroker...
  • MSC chief Soren Toft: 'We have the scale and strength to stand alone'
    MSC's standalone network is a show strength to the market, says chief executive Soren Toft as the world's largest container...
  • ILA chiefs rebut claims of 'industry leading' wages after delegates back strike plan
    USMX and ILA exchange more barbs as clock ticks on current labour contract
  • Royal Fleet Auxiliary staff to strike on six days in September
    The ongoing dispute is largely centred around pay, with Nautilus director of organising Martyn Gray calling RFA staff 'undervalued by...
  • China, Russia ships get free pass from Houthis to transit Red Sea
    Greece-owned ships that comprise 17% of the global fleet accounted for more than 30% of vessels attacked by drones, missiles...
  • Indian ship recyclers hammered by cheap steel, depreciation and ship shortage
    A surge in imported finished and recycled steel, together with a lack of ships being circulated for scrap, means that...
  • High Court holds Ukraine grain terminal operators in contempt
    GNT Group facilities widely used by bulk carriers calling in the country
  • Peak season shortchanged as container rate decline continues
    A Sea-Intelligence analysis shows peak season freight rates on Asia-Europe and transpacific trades peaked earlier than usual this year. Rates...
  • The week in charts: Shipment from Sevastopol reaches Egypt | Claims frequency and costs both up | Libyan oil exports frozen
    Russia is adding more countries to its list of trading partners willing to accept cargo from occupied territories, big claims...
  • Metric switch could address main CII flaws, RINA argues
    The IMO could address CII's flaws by adopting a different metric to consider main engine propulsion and capacity utilisation
  • Shipowner Charalambos Mylonas dies at 84
    Important industry positions included serving as president of the Cyprus Union of Shipowners and chairman of ClassNK's Greek committee
  • CMB faces potential payout over Euronav deal after court ruling
    CMB may have to pay shareholders an additional sum if the Belgium Financial Regulator takes action, but they argue that the...
  • The week in newbuildings: HD Hyundai Mipo wins multiple orders
    South Korea's HD Hyundai Mipo wins orders for two LPG tankers, a pair of LNG bunkering vessels and two product...
  • Claims frequency and costs both up, Nordic statistics show
    Big claims catching up after a run of benign years
  • Explosion at Bangladesh shipbreaking yard kills safety manager
    Bangladesh's Ministry of Industry and Department of Environment suspended operations at the yard and demanded an explanation from SN Corporation
  • Methanex to buy OCI Global's methanol business
    Canada-based methanol supplier Methanex agreed to buy one of its main competitors in a sign of consolidation in the market...
  • Shanghai Jinjiang Shipping's chairperson resigns for 'work-related reasons'
    She will retain her position at the company until a new chairperson assumes office
  • MSC sets out solo offer as alliances reconfigure
    In addition to its massive fleet, MSC has also secured access to extra capacity on the Asia-Europe trade through a...
  • Daily Briefing
    US sanctions two more LNG carriers in Arctic LNG 2 crackdown | Libyan port of Brega remains open for export...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
  • East Coast spot rates plunge as peak-season imports shift to West Coast
    Spot rates from Asia to the US East Coast are dropping faster than in past years as carriers route discretionary shipments to the West Coast to avoid getting caught up in a threatened dockworker strike on the East and Gulf coasts.
  • Port employers urge ILA to return to contract talks
    East and Gulf coast maritime employers laid out their terms for signing a new contract with longshore workers, but they warned the 'signal' to strike is clear.
  • Typhoon Yagi slams Vietnam, southwest China, delaying sailings
    Winds of more than 120 miles per hour closed ports, damaged factories and brought down power lines in northern Vietnam this weekend, delaying some vessels for days.
  • MSC strikes Asia-Europe slot share with former THEA members
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. is wasting no time utilizing its huge scale, striking major slot sharing agreements on the Asia-Europe with new Premiere alliance members.
  • ONE opens new India, Asia services in response to 'Gemini reality'
    ONE is adding a second loop connecting West India and the Middle East, as well as three East Asia-Middle East routes as new carrier alliances take shape.
  • Rails have limited recourse to PNW import surge: analyst
    Alone among the modes, the railroads are not able to say "no" to the demands of interior point intermodal (IPI), most recently seen in the surge of imports through the US Pacific Northwest and the congestion that followed, writes intermodal analyst Larry Gross.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
  • US container imports poised to surge in September as strike looms over Atlantic ports
    Latest actual data shows July was a record month for US container ports as retailers brought in goods early
  • Scorpio Tankers buys back $175m more of its own shares
    Product giant scoops up a further 2.4m shares as it seeks to close gap to net asset value
  • Costamare extends drive to sell smaller bulkers with supramax deal
    US-listed shipowner sells one of its oldest vessels, reportedly to Indonesian buyers
  • CMB tied to sale of 12-year-old large bulker as values hold onto gains
    Belgian shipowner reportedly sells newcastlemax two months after offloading its twin
  • German yards believe in future of European shipbuilding
    'If I didn't...I would quit my job!' says VSM leader
  • Major Greek owner Alpha Bulkers sells its first capesize in four years
    Shipowner takes advantage of firm asset values and earnings to replace older tonnage with younger
  • Star Bulk sheds oldest ship, clocking up 23 vessel sales in 18 months
    US-listed bulker behemoth raises $20m from deal to offload 2004-built capesize
  • Protection and indemnity premium rises tipped to be lowest for five years
    Gallagher Specialty 2025 preview of renewals warns of a spike in reinsurance costs
  • MSC and Zim partner up on transpacific trade
    Three-year agreement involves slot swaps and vessel-sharing agreements
  • Sell-off of 'strong buy' Torm's stock overdone in changing tanker market, analyst says
    Seeking Alpha believes global refinery shifts bode well for Danish product vessel specialist
  • Frangiskos Kanellakis' Alpha Bulkers sells its first capesize in four years
    Shipowner takes advantage of firm asset values and earnings to replace older tonnage with younger
  • QatarEnergy ups supersize LNG carrier orders to 24 with $8bn China deal
    Doha giant's LNG newbuilding tally now at a staggering 128 vessels - 24 of them QC-Max ships
  • UK's Royal Fleet Auxiliary officers plan three-day strike as tensions mount
    Industrial action to coincide with final day of Labour party conference
  • QatarEnergy ups supersize LNG carrier orders with 18-vessel deal
    Doha giant's LNG newbuilding tally now at a staggering 128 vessels - 24 of them QC-Max ships
  • Ship in danger of sinking after collision in Middle East Gulf as crew abandon vessel
    All seafarers reported safe after evacuation on a life raft
  • IMO under pressure to finalise greenhouse gas rules
    Member states face tough meetings schedule if regulator is to hit its targets
  • VLCCs start seasonal climb as calendar flips to September
    Rates surge as ships needed for October's refinery reopenings
  • Royal Fleet Auxiliary officers plan three-day strike as tensions mount
    Industrial action to coincide with final day of Labour party conference
  • Regulators face push to get shipping greenhouse gas rules finalised
    With time running out IMO member states face pressure of tough meeting schedule
  • Iranian general admits 'hitting' 12 Israeli ships in tit-for-tat actions
    Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami also claims the West surrendered in vessel-seizure battles
  • Greek S&P deals turn low-profile Chinese logger into capesize player
    A little-known outfit that started in the log business is behind a string of bulker buys from top Greek owners
  • Awilco's IWS spends $10m to boost Peak Wind stake to 49%
    Oslo-listed shipowner exercises option to increase holding originally bought in 2021
  • Asian liner giants rebrand east-west alliance tie-up and lock in MSC deal
    Premier Alliance formed alongside slot-sharing partnership with MSC
  • Maersk locks in 20-year-old Global Ship Lease vessel amid strong charter demand
    Danish giant signs three-year deal as liner operators remain eager to lock in tonnage during Red Sea crisis
  • Asian liner giants rebrand east-went alliance tie-up and lock in MSC deal
    Premier Alliance formed alongside slot-sharing partnership with MSC
  • In pictures: Tech experts are 'backbone' of shipping, says BRS chief
    Chairman and CEO Gilbert Walter throws SMM after-party in recognition of shipping's technical experts
  • Russia sends elderly non-ice-class LNG carrier through Arctic
    Vessels driving trackers into frenzied speculation on likely destinations
  • Eidesvik Offshore CEO Gitte Gard Talmo quits after 22 years with company
    Norwegian boss leaves to take up new role with 'international company' overseas
  • Hoegh Autoliners continues fleet refresh following newbuilding delivery
    Valuations diverge as Norwegian owner grabs more than $60m for veteran ro-ro
  • John Fredriksen's SFL eyes new bonds to pay off $56m issue due in 2025
    Sale-and-leaseback specialist to meet potential investors
  • Methanex agrees $2.05bn takeover of OCI Global's methanol business
    Green fuel producer will become part of Canadian giant in huge deal
  • John Fredriksen and Saverys family exerted 'tremendous pressure' over $2.35bn VLCC fleet sale as Euronav directors 'sidelined'
    Rebel shareholder FourWorld says court ruling breaks new ground in Belgian law
  • Court rules Euronav's huge VLCC fleet sale to Frontline included 'special benefits' on ship pricing of $104m
    Brussels judgment 'largely rejects' rebel shareholder FourWorld's claims of an undervalued mandatory bid by CMB for Euronav, Saverys companies say
  • Explosion rips through tanker leaving worker dead and others injured in key ship recycling hub
    Incident again raises questions over safety standards at South Asian nation's recycling facilities
  • Transmed Shipping founder Charalambos Mylonas dies
    The company Mylonas co-founded with his wife celebrated its 50th birthday recently
  • Shipping man Kasselakis toppled from party leadership in Greek palace coup
    Tiptree Marine founder and ship investor lasted barely a year as Greek opposition chief
  • Fatalities reported in tanker explosion at Bangladeshi recycling yard
    Incident again raises questions over safety standards at South Asian nation's recycling facilities
  • Cyprus shipping stalwart Charalambos Mylonas dies
    The company Mylonas co-founded with his wife, Transmed Shipping, celebrated its 50th birthday recently
  • Exmar renews its gas carrier fleet amid firm market conditions
    Shipowner and infrastructure developer is pursuing floating LNG production and regasification projects
  • Court rules Euronav's huge VLCC fleet sale to Frontline included 'special benefits' on ship pricing of $48m
    Brussels judgment 'largely rejects' rebel shareholder FourWorld's claims of an under-valued mandatory bid by CMB for Euronav, Saverys companies say

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
  • China-designed vessel would top all containerships
    China State Shipbuilding Corp. said it has received approval in principle for a liquefied natural gas dual-fuel vessel of 27,500 twenty-foot equivalent units, the largest boxships afloat.
  • Cargo shipments face delays if Air Canada pilots go on strike
    Air Canada's failure to reach a collective bargaining agreement with pilots could jeopardize freight customers as soon as Sept. 18.
  • Qantas adds freighter capacity to meet rising transport demand in Asia
    Qantas has deployed a new Airbus A321 freighter, allowing it to offer more service options for customers in Oceania and Asia.

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The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
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
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
Trieste
It was signed by the Port System Authority of the Adriatic Sea and by Autostrade Alto Adriatico
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
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
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
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› 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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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
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