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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
  • JNPA outlines initiatives to support local businesses in the vicinity of Vadhvan Port
  • CONCOR announces tariff reductions to bring down logistics cost & enhance efficiency
  • Ministry of Corporate Affairs approves change of name of Shreyas Shipping and Logistics Limited to Transworld Shipping Lines Limited
  • Container handling to see significant increase in next 5 years: Sonowal
  • Global economy looking up with resilient growth in H1: Outlook
  • First batch at FFFAI Skill Development Center, Dronagiri under PMKVY 4.0 inaugurated
  • 'Allcargo Terminals is securing the present & navigating a future where maritime operations are resilient, transparent and, above all, safe'
  • Higher US tariffs on Chinese goods affecting container supply
  • You Ask We Answer
  • BBC HOUSTON christened in the port of Houston
  • Maximum permissible drafts at Karaikal Port revised

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
  • "BBC Houston" christened in namesake port
  • Intermodal link between Maasvlakte and Linz
  • Celebrating 20 years full of freight in India
  • Delivering parcels by river
  • Indian-made locos to be exported to Africa
  • Duvenbeck partners with EV manufacturer
  • Kale Logistics Solutions picks CTO
  • Strengthening partnership in Southwest Pacific
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Maritime safety improves as ship losses decline
  • Regular container train from China to Russia
  • Doubling capacity in São Paulo
  • "Come on board!"

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
  • Port strike: scores of ships on route to US will be forced to wait it out
  • US east coast carriers and rail operators introduce pre-strike restrictions
  • Delays at Dhaka Airport as security scanners fail again, while rates rise
  • AP Møller-Mærsk's 'value narrative' - strikes, momentum, deal-making
  • AI series: The right tool for logistics operators looking for 'milestone visibility'?
  • MSC plans to develop new box terminal at Aarhus angers APMT
  • DSV + Schenker's 3.2x corporate multiplier - white-collars at risk
  • DHL to launch pharma brand and eyes 'audacious' 50% revenue boost
  • Dark skies down under - white (paper) wash
  • DCSA makes case for interoperability with new 'standard'
  • Robert Alleman to head Air Charter Service N America time-critical team

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen increases the size of four giant Shaper class ships
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen has announced that four of the twelve Shaper Class car carrier vessels currently on order for it at China's Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) will be increased in size. Already larger than
  • NTSB: Incorrect lineup led to tugboat strike on Hylebos Bridge fender system
    The National Transportation Safety Board has released its report on an October 2023 incident in which the deteriorated fender system protecting the Hylebos Bridge in Tacoma, Wash., was damaged beyond repair last
  • Navy awards Ingalls $9.5B in amphibious ship contracts
    Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) reports that the Navy has awarded Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding Division amphibious ship procurement contracts totaling $9,472,132,620. They cover the procurement of one America-class amphibious assault

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
  • How to Reduce the Cost of Importing in 2025
    As interest rates start to fall, 2025 could be set to be a great year for importers and SMEs. Lower borrowing costs mean more opportunities for businesses to expand and invest in their supply chains. However, to truly capitalize on this favorable economic climate, importers must pay close attention to the hidden costs that come with importing goods. One of the most significant expenses is currenc
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen upsizes four vessels on order to world's largest
    Scandinavian shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen has announced that four of the twelve Shaper Class vessels currently on order with Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) will be increased in size from 9,300 to approximately 11,700 CEUs. The vessels will be the largest Pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) in the world and are expected to play an important role in reducing the cost of the company's net-zero
  • Why Boston is the Hub for Creative Video Production?
    Boston has been paved with a history of filmmaking since the early 1950s (Source: ICA Boston) . It has an interesting blend of vintage aesthetics and new-world technology. This has put Boston in the limelight as a backdrop for many films and commercials. Boston is a breeding ground for creativity. It is home to many famous directors and cinematographers. It is the home of many top-tier film schoo
  • Red Light Therapy 101: Learn the Basics of Red & Near Infrared (NIR) Light
    Traditionally, treatment options used to range from over-the-counter medications to physical therapy. In some cases, surgery is the solution for a certain condition. However, did you know that red light therapy has proven to be a great non-invasive alternative to many conditions? Red light therapy treats various conditions that affect your skin to even reduce pain. What started as one of NASA's w
  • Duvenbeck Group partners with Farizon to electrify European logistics
    During the IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024 fair in Hanover, Germany, the Duvenbeck Group finalized a strategic partnership with Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group. The agreement, inked by CEOs Hakan Bicil of Duvenbeck and Mike Fan of Farizon, focusses on enhancing the deployment of battery-powered electric commercial vehicles across European logistics operations to foster a sustainable business
  • Panama Canal upgrades Maritime Services Tariffs section
    The Panama Canal Authority released a revamped section for its Maritime Services Tariffs , providing updated and detailed information about toll rates and maritime service costs at the Panama Canal. The updated section includes a comprehensive list of current toll and maritime services tariffs, available in a drop-down format with a downloadable option. Additionally, there is a Maritime Services
  • Georgia Ports Authority increases Brunswick port's capacity
    Georgia's Port of Brunswick is expected to add 50 additional acres (200,000 m²) of paved vehicle storage at Colonel's Island Terminal. The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) Board approved the measures at its meeting on 24 September. The infrastructure expansion is expected to allow GPA to more efficiently accommodate increased trade crossing the docks at Colonel's Island. "The combination of space to
  • Victoria International Container Terminal reaches 5 million TEUs
    Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI)'s fully automated container handling facility in Australia's Port of Melbourne, has reached the five million TEU mark since commencing operations. "Since opening our doors at Webb Dock in 2017, VICT has been dedicated to continuous improvement, investing heavily in innovative technology, the
  • CLdN branches out into LoLo segment with new ship order
    Luxemburg-headquartered logistics provider CLdN has ordered 10 newbuild load-on / load-off (LoLo) container vessels. The delivery of the newbuildings is expected to begin in January 2027. The newbuild ships will have a cargo capacity of 1,100 TEUs and will complement CLdN's fleet of more than thirty roll-on / roll-off (RoRo) vessels. They will also be equipped with an open-top design to allow red
  • Eastern Mediterranean ports face challenges due to Red Sea disruptions
    Disruptions in the Red Sea contributed to declines in the connectivity of Eastern Mediterranean ports, a region highly affected by the Houthis attacks, as the Suez Canal and Bab el-Mandeb straights are connected to the maritime routes crossing some major ports in the region. The analysis took into consideration the ports of Piraeus, Limassol, Ashdod, Mersin, Port Said, Alexandria and Mersin, and
  • HMM purchasing five container vessels from Capital Group
    South Korea's flagship carrier HMM is in the process of buying five 5,000 TEU ships that it had been chartering from Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corporation (CCECC). Evangelos Marinakis' CCECC announced on 23 September that it sold Hyundai Paramount, Hyundai Platinum, Hyundai Premium, Hyundai Prestige and Hyundai Privilege. The sales price was not disclosed, although CCECC expects to book a gai
  • USEC port strikes to cause major supply disruption into 2025 - Government intervention needed
    Ripple effects of strike action at ports on the US East and Gulf coasts will cause severe supply chain disruption into 2025, with analysts warning government intervention may be required to avoid major economic fallout. A total of 36 ports are preparing for a complete stoppage if a new deal cannot be agreed with the International Longshoreman's Association (ILA), which represents 85,000 port work
  • Shoreline cleanup action at port of Oakland
    The Port of Oakland joined its partners to celebrate California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, 21 September, by organizing volunteers to remove litter from the shoreline. The event was held in conjunction with Oakland Creek to Bay Day at two locations: Middle Harbor Shoreline Park (MHSP) in the heart of the Oakland Seaport; and East Creek Slough which is part of Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline
  • Veson Nautical introduces upgrades tool for freight management
    Maritime freight management solutions provider Veson Nautical has announced the launch of IMOS X, the new user experience for the IMOS Platform. With the initial workflows available in IMOS X, industry stakeholders can view real-time, reliable data within their decision-making processes, including voyage, cargo, port call, and claim data. John Veson, Co-Founder and CEO at Veson Nautical, noted th
  • Samsung Heavy Industries, Lloyd's Register sign ammonia-fuelled boxship agreement
    Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Lloyd's Register have signed a joint development project (JDP) for approval in principle (AiP) for an ammonia-fuelled 9,300 TEU container ship. Under the agreement, SHI will work with Eastern Pacific Shipping to conduct the design studies on the ammonia-fuelled container vessel and Lloyd's Register will provide the review of SHI deliverables and technical advice
  • Maersk updates Middle East to Europe service
    Danish ocean carrier Maersk has decided to make changes to its Middle East to Europe (ME2) service aiming for more consistent schedules. Maersk announced it will remove Germany's Bremerhaven port from the service rotation with the last call in the German port expected on 11 October. "Bremerhaven will continue to be served using the Samba service and transshipping in Port Tangiers," noted the comp
  • Innovative CW Review: What is the future of forex trading [innovative-cw.io]
    Globally, forex trading is one of the biggest and most active marketplaces. Rapid technological and financial system developments make the future of forex trading bright and innovative. Innovative CW, a pioneer in forex trading tools, contributes to this future. This article discusses forex trading trends and how Innovative CW is shaping them. Technology's Forex Trading Impact Technology drives c
  • Transportation providers, ports brace for potential East and Gulf Coast port strike
    Transportation and logistics providers, port operators and regulators are warning shippers to ensure contingency plans are in place ahead of a potential strike at US East Coast and Gulf Coast ports next week. The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX), which represents terminal operators, are at a negotiations impasse over a new labor contract that wo

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
  • Foreign talent and Singapore
    Splash canvasses experts on how to make immigration more conducive to financial success in the Lion Republic in the latest chapter from our brand new, 60-page Singapore special. It remains one of the hot-button issues for Singaporeans - as it has been for decades - how to marry immigration laws with demographic realities. Singaporeans find ...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen boosts car carrier newbuilds to world's largest
    Supersizing of car carriers continues, with Norwegian operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen taking the lead with the announcement of the world's largest ever ships on order in the sector. The Oslo-listed company, which has a dozen of 9,300 ceu vessels of the so-called Shaper class firmed up for construction at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, has decided to ...
  • Lomar rebrands tanker business
    Lomar Shipping has rebranded its product and chemical tanker business to CB Tankers, replacing the historic Carl Büttner name. The move by the UK-based maritime subsidiary of New York-based Libra Group follows the $160m acquisition of the 168-year-old German brand in 2022. The Carl Büttner group also includes the CB Maritime crewing agency in Rijeka, ...
  • Havfram bags German wind farm contract
    Norway's Havfram has signed a contract with German clean energy asset manager Luxcara to transport and install wind turbines at the Waterkant offshore wind farm in the German North Sea. The deal with an undisclosed value covers the vessel charter which will be deployed to set up 16 of the foreseen 18.5 MW turbines. Havfram ...
  • State of Maryland issues damning 56-page claim against Dali's owner and manager
    The Maryland state government has become the latest party to sue the owner and the manager of the Dali containership, a vessel that took out Baltimore's largest bridge six months ago with the loss of six lives. The lawsuit accuses owner Grace Ocean and manager Synergy Marine Group of failing to take the precautions necessary ...
  • Shipping off track to meet 5% zero-emission fuel target by 2030
    The global shipping industry is not on track to meet its target of having zero-emission fuels account for 5% of all fuels by 2030. That's according to a new report from the UCL Energy Institute, UN Climate Change High-Level Champions, and the Getting to Zero Coalition which is a Global Maritime Forum initiative), with the ...
  • Offshore vessels seen as best investment in shipping today
    Many segments in shipping are enjoying highly profitable times, however, the single best investment owners could make today is in offshore support vessels, according to a new analysis unveiled in Singapore yesterday. Speaking at Marine Money Asia, Dr Adam Kent, managing director of British consultancy Maritime Strategies International (MSI), gave his broad take on all ...
  • Where Singapore can improve its maritime offering
    Splash identifies areas Singapore could bolster to ensure it remains a leading maritime hub. There's never been any complacency when it comes to Singapore's maritime dominance. The authorities working with the private sector are constantly looking at areas to improve the republic's hub status, never satisfied with sitting still, acutely aware of how other maritime ...
  • Essberger in for up to six chemical tanker newbuilds
    Germany's John T. Essberger has set out to expand its chemical tankers fleet with up to six newbuilds in China. The Hamburg-headquartered company has contracted two firm 13,000 dwt 1A ice class units at Nantong Rainbow Offshore & Engineering Equipment with options for four more. No price has been divulged for the 132-m-long newbuilds, which ...
  • Who's holding up the take-up of AI in shipping?
    The September issue of Splash Extra leads with coverage of the Data Revolution session at this week's Maritime CEO Forum in Singapore, a panel debate that had a strong focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning, and the barriers within shipping organisations to adopt such technology into daily operations. Panellists suggested that it is not ...
  • Commercial teams seen holding up shipping's tech progress
    Commercial teams rather than their peers in technical departments are seen as stymying tech take-up at shipping companies around the world, according to a senior panel of experts on stage at Monday's Maritime CEO Forum held at the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore. The exclusive by-invite-only gathering saw four panels cover topics ranging from dry bulk ...
  • Your maritime conference guide
    "That's news to me." The reaction of one prominent shipowner in conversation with a colleague on being told he was down to speak at a well-known shipping conference in a few weeks time. The conference scene is getting back into very high gear, and here's some advice to sort out the wheat from the chaff. ...
  • September 2024 Review
    Global liners gave clients a look at container networks from next year ahead of February's alliance reshuffles. THE Alliance will become the Premier Alliance from next February, with Ocean Network Express (ONE), HMM and Yang Ming Marine Transportation as partners, and Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) helping plug gaps on Asia-Europe tradelanes. From the end of ...
  • Plenty of contextual volatility for tanker markets to enjoy
    In the semiarticulate language of social media, "what oil market doing?" has been the question to answer in the last month. The latest available stats say that global oil production in July was up 239,000 barrels per day, with non-OPEC additions of 262,000 barrels per day offsetting OPEC reductions of 23,000 barrels per day. OPEC+ ...
  • Ready for the Q4 bulker bump?
    On September 9, 2023, the Baltic Capesize Index hit a seasonal low of 997 points. From there it fizzed upwards to a peak of 3,485 points on October 9 before taking a breather then climbing to a peak of 6,582 points on December 5. This year, the seasonal low came earlier and was much higher, ...
  • Container rates fall despite strike threat
    In the US, the dockworkers' union, the ILA, aims to go on strike on October 1, while the employer group, the US Maritime Alliance, reaffirmed its willingness to negotiate on pay and conditions. Meanwhile, US retailers remain in scramble mode, rushing to fill inventory in anticipation of a supply crunch in October. The effect on ...
  • Analyst Abstract
    Dry Bulk Dry bulk rates appear to be far less volatile this year. Mapping this more calm market, Greece's Ursa Shipbrokers carried the chart below in a report entitled 'Volatility Hits the Snooze Button' which shows how for all sectors price swings have been relatively limited this year. Take capesizes for instance. C5TC volatility has ...
  • Bulker values show signs of decline
    This week, two 2013-Chinese-built panamax bulkers were sold for approximately $18m each. This marks a 10% drop compared to similar vessels sold in August, which Greek broker Xclusiv suggested indicates a shift in market sentiment. "Buyers are becoming more cautious and are negotiating for lower prices," Xclusiv argued in a report published on Tuesday. Bulker ...
  • How to navigate black swan events
    Shipping supply is measurable and predictable and generally analysts feel most sectors are in a good place for the next two to three years. But wars and canal disruptions, a China slowdown and Indian growth are the unknown knowns and require more thought. , invest in the future and prepare ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
  • Two injured as drone hits Israel's Eilat port
    A UAV that was launched from Iraq exploded in Israel's Eilat port, causing light injuries to two individuals, local media...
  • Container and dry bulk shipping stocks are outpacing tanker shares
    The US stock market is up overall from recent lows in early September prior the Fed rate decision. The fates...
  • US targets network linked to sanctioned Syrian sentenced to UK prison as fresh ship designations mirror Israeli warrants
    The US has announced fresh sanctions against two networks that shipped Iranian oil for the benefit of Hezbollah and the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Next 12 months critical if shipping is to hit zero emissions fuels target | Billions in damage claims pile up...
  • Enesel confirms acquisition of Itrade bulker platform
    Expert dry bulk teams in Germany and Singapore, led by former Oldendorff chief executive Peter Twiss, will join expanding bulker...
  • World steel production down for second month in a row
    Steel production is down again for the second month in a row. The biggest drops came from China and Russia...
  • China's stimulus package receives cautious welcome from shipping
    China's package of interest rate cuts, funding for the stock market and support for the property sector are aimed at...
  • Red Sea rates party ends for medium-range tankers in Pacific
    Poor refinery margins, falling oil demand in China and contracting global consumption of diesel and gasoil have added to supplies...
  • MPC Container Ships picks up Ocean Yield boxship quartet
    Wide-beam series are set to be handed over to MPCC in the fourth quarter. Their existing time charters to Hapag-Lloyd...
  • 'Next 12 months critical' if shipping is to hit zero emissions fuels target
    A now annual report from the UCL Energy Institute, UN Climate Change High-Level Champions and the Getting to Zero Coalition...
  • Marine bunker demand to fall as alternative fuels gain market share
    Marine bunkers' share of global oil demand is set to drop in coming years, according to Opec. The oil cartel...
  • Terminal operators eye MPP investments
    Terminal operators are working more sustainably but differing reporting metrics make tracking performance hard. Meanwhile the Red Sea crisis has...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen to boost newbuilding cargo capacity by 25%
    Upsized 'Shaper' class newbuildings become the largest vehicle carriers ever to have been ordered. Wallenius Wilhelmsen beats rival Hyundai Glovis...
  • CLdN returns to Hyundai Mipo for first-ever boxship newbuildings
    Luxembourg-headquartered ro-ro cargo vessel operator appears to be making a big push in to the European lift-on lift-off trades. This...
  • Unions plan second joint strike at South Korean yards amid stalled wage talks
    A union official told Lloyd's List: 'So far, all shipbuilders except HD Hyundai Samho have submitted their initial proposals to...
  • Lomar rebrands tanker business acquired from historic German family
    Libra Group shipping arms aims to build on the tanker business in the future
  • Nereus Digital Bunkers launches new 'marketplace' for buyers and sellers
    Performance ratings will be a key feature, bringing greater visibility to the market and reducing risk for purchasers

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
  • FMC denies petition to delay D&D rules as creating 'greater confusion'
    The lobby group representing ocean carriers in issues involving containers failed in its bid to further delay new rules covering how per diem bills are handled.
  • Zim becomes first carrier to commit to reopened Leatherman terminal
    The $1 billion facility at the Port of Charleston has sat largely idle since its opening in 2021 amid a protracted dispute with the ILA over control of crane operator jobs.
  • Ocean carrier alliance shakeup offers varied service choices for shippers
    The new network designs recently rolled out by ocean carriers will present shippers with quite an element of choice, and in turn ensure strong competitive pressure among the liners, writes Lars Jensen.
  • Port Tanjung Pelepas operating model key to ensuring Gemini reliability goals
    A facility 30% owned by the Maersk terminal unit APM Terminals, it is the largest relay port in the Gemini Asia-to-Europe hub-and-spoke network that aims to redefine the concept of container shipping reliability.
  • More US ports reveal contingency plans as ILA strike deadline inches closer
    The plans come amid the increasing likelihood that the International Longshoremen's Association will not reach an agreement with the United States Maritime Alliance on a new master contract covering East and Gulf coast dockworkers.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
  • Aframaxes find scant support as spot average sinks below $20,000 for first time since October
    US and Mediterranean markets are subdued, and North Sea cargoes are 'well covered'
  • US targets 'illicit shipping Syrian magnate' as new sanctions take aim at Hezbollah and Iran
    Chinese ship manager and registered owner for two VLCCs also placed on
  • 'Tis the season': Atlantic MR spot rates slump to lowest level of the year
    Futures follow spot market downward as Scorpio's Robert Bugbee blames seasonal factors
  • MPC Container Ships hails success of upsized $125m bond issue
    Oslo-listed owner rakes in more than expected as five-year sustainability bond is oversubscribed
  • VLCC spot earnings tumble for fourth day as Hanwha fixes Pantheon tanker at lower rate
    Middle East Gulf market pulls average spot rates downward
  • US sanctioned LNG carrier transits Suez Canal after offloading Russian cargo
    US-sanctioned vessel heading south after transiting Suez Canal in ballast
  • Russian shadow fleet LNG carrier heads into Red Sea after transshipping cargo
    US-sanctioned vessel heading south after transiting Suez Canal in ballast
  • Oslo office to bear brunt of Western Bulk Chartering jobs cull
    Bulker operator names its new head of Pacific region
  • Red Sea attacks and stink bugs among 'hiccups' helping car carriers hurdle rising orderbook, says broker
    Broker says 200 newbuildings are needed to keep pace
  • Hapag-Lloyd zeroes in on 24 container ship newbuildings worth over $4.2bn
    Two Chinese yards picked to build swathe of LNG dual-fuelled vessels
  • Shipping net-zero drive in peril over slow green fuel switch, warn researchers
    Regulator's goal of using 5% of green fuels in marine energy mix by 2030 well off-track, says report
  • Houthis tapping Russia for new supersonic missiles that could hit ships within 90 seconds
    Rebels adding to arsenal, a year into their war on shipping
  • Broken bridge and a baby swing: US state brings massive claim as damages pile in over Baltimore disaster
    Flurry of legal claims hit the court docket as the six-month deadline for Baltimore bridge filings arrives
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen upgrades newbuildings to become world's biggest car carrier
    Four of its 12 newbuildings now planned for a 11,700 ceu capacity
  • Shortsea operator giant to launch own fleet with 10-vessel newbuilding order
    European shortsea operator to develop its own container carrier fleet on back of ro-ro operation
  • MPC Container Ships confirms buying four vessels as new charters add $200m to backlog
    Container ships will enter into 35-month time charter with top-tier line
  • Art of the deal: How shipowners can bank the best price as M&A activity runs hot
    Wikborg Rein partner Andreas Myrstad explains how to sell a shipping fleet
  • Idan Ofer and Peter Livanos ink ammonia fuel initiatives in energy transition drive
    Shipowner has teamed up with Samsung, Hanwha Engine and MAN Energy Solutions to develop ammonia-powered boxships
  • P&I clubs and shipowner hire Washington lobbyist over Baltimore disaster
    Industry is monitoring potential changes to US liability rules in aftermath of Baltimore blockage
  • Lomar rebrands German tanker business two years after $160m takeover
    Greek group's product carrier arm will now be known as CB Tankers
  • BW LNG steamship emerges in the market as sales candidates set to double
    Surge of older tonnage expected to emerge before year's end
  • HMM keeps foot on growth gas with $300m purchase of five container ships from Evangelos Marinakis
    South Korean liner giant to retain control of quintet as it continues to spend big on fleet growth
  • Maersk port strike surcharge hints at higher freight rates as disruption looms
    Jefferies envisages rise in rates as US East Coast and Gulf Coast ports prepare for shutdown

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
  • Longshoremen port strike unlikely to hinder holiday retail season, expert says
    While a potential East and Gulf Coast port strike likely won't hamper the holiday shopping season, industries such as automotive and food and beverage could be negatively affected, a transportation lawyer says.
  • Western Global Airlines settles gender discrimination charge for $85K
    Freighter operator Western Global Airlines will pay $85,000 in backpay to female workers to comply with federal rules.
  • Lufthansa Cargo introduces environmental surcharge to meet SAF quotas
    Lufthansa Cargo is the first airline to apply a surcharge on shippers to help cover the cost of blending expensive alternative fuel with fossil fuel-based jet fuel.

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On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New Violation of International Law and Freedom of Navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia fell by -9.4%
The Spice
At the Marina di Carrara port, a growth of +3.7% was recorded
Ruote Libere denounces the loosening of anti-mafia controls in the road transport sector
Modena
Franchini: Minister Salvini's obsession with the construction of the Strait Bridge, even at the cost of widening the controls
Italy's connection index to the global network of containerized maritime services has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter
Italy's connection index to the global network of containerized maritime services has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter
Geneva
PLSCI indices of the main national ports on the rise by container traffic volume
A bill has been approved to prevent the management of Corsica's ports and airports from going to private companies
Paris
It provides for the creation of the Établissement Public du Commerce et de l'Industrie
In India, it is planned to designate at least one tugboat in major ports for emergencies at sea
Mumbai
Currently this is only happening in the ports of Mumbai and Chennai.
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
HMM and CMA CGM Total Terminal International Algeciras Expansion Project
Seoul
An investment of 150 million euros is planned. The capacity will be increased to 2.8 million teu
European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
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
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
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
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges to focus on the development of a "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
ABB Signs Service Agreement with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Zurich
It has a duration of 15 years and covers 33 ships in the fleet.
P&O Maritime Logistics (DP World Group) to acquire 51% of NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Nova Marine Holding and Algoma Central Corporation will retain 49%
Stable freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure in May
Genoa
A decrease of -2.4% was recorded in the Ligurian capital's airport; a rise of +7.2% was recorded in the Savona airport
Consilium Safety Group Expands Presence in Türkiye and Maritime Market
Gothenburg
Ares Marine acquired
The first InnoWay freight railcars have left the Bagnoli della Rosandra plant
Fincantieri has opened a new Innovation Antenna in South Korea
Seoul
It is located in the heart of Seoul's technology district.
The commissioners of various AdSPs also assume the powers attributed to the Management Committees
Rome
Provisions for the port authorities of the Ionian Sea, the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea, the Eastern Ligurian Sea and the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Ferrara-based INCICO acquires Italiana Sistemi and focuses on transport engineering
Ferrara/Naples
It specializes in infrastructure and plant engineering in the railway and road sectors
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Hupac announces expansion of Duisburg-Singen shuttle with connections to Italy
Noise
Daily departures will be made
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
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
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
Board of Directors Renewed. Paolo Salvaro Remains General Secretary
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
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
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
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
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
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.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
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
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
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.
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
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
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