LD Tide picked to provide EMYN wind farm CTV After an international tender, Siemens Gamesa has selected Louis Dreyfus Armateurs' LD Tide joint venture with Tidal Transit to supply a crew transfer vessel (CTV) for the operation and maintenance services of
Shipping Round Table raises concerns on unjust treatment of seafarers The Round Table of International Shipping Organizations is increasingly concerned about a rise in the unjust treatment and criminalization of seafarers. The chairpersons of the Round Table's four member organizations - BIMCO,
Brazil's Wilson Sons tests drone deliveries in Port of Salvador In a first in Brazil, Wilson Sons has started testing drone deliveries and pickups to and from vessels in the Port of Salvador. The drones it is using are owned by Sao
Port of Halifax receives Transport Canada grant The Halifax Port Authority was awarded funding up to CA$22.5 million (US$15.7 million) from Transport Canada through the Green Shipping Corridor Program to prepare the port for the fuels and energy sources of the future. Major funded project activities for the port of Halifax include completing a risk assessment for hosting alternative-fuelled vessels, working with partners to support electrifica
Port of Gothenburg surpasses 900,000 TEU mark in 2024 In 2024, the Port of Gothenburg handled 909,000 TEUs of containerized cargo, translating to a slight decrease of 1% compared to the previous year's levels. In 2024, the Swedish port said that more containerized cargo was handled than in the record year of 2023 - despite the number of containers decreasing. "It may seem like a contradiction, but it makes sense because more loaded containers were h
VTT leads US$13.2 million project to boost Oulu Port's security and resilience VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, in collaboration with Oulu Port and 20 other partners, has launched a three-year international project aimed at strengthening security and situational awareness in critical cyber-physical systems. Given the complex structure of ports, with multiple operators and security challenges, the initiative plays a crucial role in ensuring resilience. Ports serve a
Understanding and Addressing Challenging Behaviors in Children With Autism: Tips for Parents For parents navigating the behavior complexities associated with autism, understanding the nuances of their child's actions can be a continuous challenge. Children on the autism spectrum often have unique ways of interpreting the world, which can transcend into behavior that's difficult to comprehend and manage. Addressing such behaviors requires patience, education, and compassion. Below, we del
North Sea Port inks partnership deals with Canadian ports North Sea Port is set to intensify its collaboration with the Canadian ports of Montréal, Québec, Saguenay, Sept-Îles, and Trois-Rivières. This partnership aims to strengthen trade links between the Saguenay-Saint Laurent Sea corridor and North Sea Port, with Canada ranking as the port's fourth-largest trading partner. "Canada is North Sea Port's fourth most important trading partner in terms of
Paranaguá Container Terminal breaks annual TEU record TCP, the company responsible for managing the Paranaguá Container Terminal, closed 2024 with a record-breaking volume of 1,558,453 TEUs. This marks a 24% increase compared to 2023, translating to 10.8 million tons of cargo. With this milestone, the Port of Paranaguá has become the second port in Brazil to exceed 1.5 million TEUs. The terminal facilitated this substantial container movement throug
Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from Far East to Europe German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced increased tariff rates for Freight of All Kinds (FAK) between the Far East and Europe. This increase will apply to cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry and reefer containers, including high cube equipment, and will be valid for sailings commencing on the tariffing date of 1 March. Dry - US$ 20' 40' 40'HC North Europe 2,500 4,100 4,100 West Mediterran
Turkish ports record 13.5 million TEUs in 2024 Turkish ports handled 13.5 million TEUs in 2024, representing an 8% increase over 2023 volumes. Dynamar reports major differences between the ports, with the MSC hub at Tekirdag growing by 20% to 2 million TEUs, while nearby Ambarli lost 5% to dip to 3 million TEUs. On the Mediterranean side, Aliaga port achieved a significant 34% growth, attracting a substantial amount of cargo from Izmir, which
Oman's recent actions suggest major developments in shipping sector Oman is strategically advancing its maritime sector through significant investments and international cooperation, positioning itself as a burgeoning maritime hub in the region.
The Role of Logistics in Global Food Supply Chains: Ensuring Freshness from Farm to Fork Photo by Eimi Vergara on Pexels When it comes to feeding a growing global population, logistics plays a crucial role in ensuring that fresh, high-quality food moves seamlessly from farms to our tables. The journey of food isn't just about transportation-it's about timing, precision, and maintaining the delicate balance of freshness and safety. Without efficient logistics, the global food supply c
The Smart Business Guide to Cutting Logistics Costs Without Sacrificing Speed Efficient logistics are the backbone of any successful business. Whether managing supply chains, shipping products, or coordinating deliveries, companies must balance cost savings with fast and reliable service. However, rising fuel prices, supply chain disruptions, and increased customer expectations make thi
JAXPORT expands global reach with major investments and record growth Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) leaders outlined the port's continued growth and strategic advancements during the State of the Port address. In 2024, cargo activity at JAXPORT contributed to over 228,100 jobs in Florida and generated US$44 billion in annual economic impact, according to the announcement. "From the addition of new trade lanes to the completion of major growth projects, 2025
Tariffs to affect peak season Transpacific shipments Peak Transpacific box traffic could be hit by US tariffs, as China-US container shipments account for 50% of Transpacific volumes in the July-September period, according to a report released by Clarksons.
Spanish ports see container growth as transshipment shifts from Suez Spanish ports handled an aggregated 18.1 million TEUs in the first nine months of 2024, translating to a growth rate of 11% year-on-year. There were significant increases in the hubs of Barcelona and Valencia, according to the latest DynaLiners report, which is presumably caused by box lines using them for transshipment volumes that would otherwise have gone through the Suez Canal. It is notewort
Philippines breaks ground on new container port project The construction works have begun on the 375,900 TEU New Cebu International Container Port in the Philippines. According to Dynamar, the new facility will be built on a 250,000m² reclaimed area in Tayud and will be equipped with a 500-metre berth line at a water depth of 12 metres. The New Cebu International Container Port is expected to be capable of handling two 2,000 TEU vessels simultaneously
AD Ports, CMA CGM establish partnership for Pointe Noire Terminal operation AD Ports Group has signed a shareholders' agreement with the CMA CGM Group through its subsidiary CMA Terminals. This agreement establishes a joint venture to develop, manage, and operate the New East Mole multipurpose terminal in Pointe Noire, Congo-Brazzaville. AD Ports Group had secured a 30-year extendable concession for the terminal in June 2023. Under the joint venture, which will be majori
SeaLead starts new service linking India to Red Sea UAE-based box line SeaLead has launched the new Red Sea-India (RESIN) service, which connects the Indian market with the Red Sea coasts of Egypt and Saudi Arabia. According to shipping consultancy Dynamar, the company will deploy three container ships on the service, each with a capacity of around 2,000 TEUs. The service port rotation is Nhava Sheva (India) - Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) - Sokhna (Egypt
DP World hits record volumes in 2024 Global port and terminal operator DP World reported a record 88.3 million TEUs in 2024, representing an 8.3% year-on-year growth. While the Red Sea crisis posed severe challenges to the global shipping sector in the previous year, causing delays and rerouting across major trade corridors, DP World said its record performance underscores the strength of its diversified global portfolio and its abi
FMC approves Premier Alliance agreement The United States Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has finally approved the Premier Alliance Agreement, which will take effect on 9 February. The Premier
UN reviews regulation as seafarers revealed to work 74% above global average Following exhaustive research showing how jobs onboard are still too 24/7, the United Nations' International Labour Organization (ILO) will look to tighten up the language surrounding work/rest regulations at sea at a Special Tripartite Committee of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), scheduled to be held in Geneva in April. The ILO's focus on work/rest hours ...
Odfjell beefs up chemical tanker orderbook Norwegian chemical tanker owner and operator Odfjell has penned contracts to add three more vessels to its orderbook. The Oslo-listed company revealed in its fourth-quarter earnings results it had signed up for one 25,000 dwt stainless steel newbuilding for delivery in 2026 and a pair of 49,000 dwt coated chemical tankers set to join the ...
Cadeler pens vessel reservation deal worth up to $56m Copenhagen-headquartered offshore wind installation player Cadeler has signed a vessel reservation agreement with the developer of the BC-Wind project Ocean Winds. The contract is for installing and transporting around 30 wind turbine generators at the BC-Wind offshore wind farm in the Polish Baltic Sea. The potential value of the contract to be negotiated during the ...
AI freight agents are coming sooner than you think Mads Frank Markussen, head of freight research and FFA at CM Navigator, part of Copenhagen Merchants, returns to the increasingly discussed issue of artificial intelligence and the future of chartering. Consolidation and financialization are reshaping global markets, particularly in the freight and commodity sectors. As a handful of larger players gain disproportionate control over freight ...
Viet My Petrol Transportation quits VLCC trades Hanoi-based owner Viet My Petrol Transportation has exited the VLCC trades three years after entering the segment. In recent years, Viet My Petrol Transportation, also known as Vietmy Trans, snapped up two VLCCs built in 2005 and owned by two Greek owners, Eastmed and Thenamaris. In 2023, two years after the company was set up, ...
Geneva Dry Dialogues: Manta Marine Technologies Ina Reksten, who runs Norwegian vessel optimisation specialist Manta Marine Technologies, acknowledges many of her clients are struggling to meaningfully translate all the data heading their way. "It sounds straight forward, but a good outcome requires not only strong programming skills and setting data parameters, but also understanding of how a vessel operates, knowledge on ...
Trump administration ups sanctions against Iranian shipping Donald Trump has wasted little time in carrying out his vow to up pressure against Iran with the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) yesterday slapping sanctions on more than a dozen people and firms that are accused of facilitating the shipment of millions of barrels of Iranian oil to China. The 20-year-old, Comoros-flagged Siri ...
Federal Maritime Commission okays Premier Alliance agreement The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in the US has given its blessing to the formation of the Asian liner grouping, the Premier Alliance. Alliance partners HMM, Ocean Network Express (ONE), and Yang
Why China presents a bigger risk to freedom of navigation than the Houthis Geopolitical tensions are deepening and global maritime trade is being caught in the crossfire, both literally and figuratively. Freedom of...
Spot rates still falling but Maersk touts 'benign' box shipping outlook There are a lot of negatives for container shipping: falling spot rates, looming overcapacity from the Red Sea reopening, a...
Container volumes rally in 2024 Transpacifc turnaround and sustained Asia-Europe growth help full-year figures climb 6.2% in 2024
Yes, a tariff war would matter for shipping Clerc and Habben Jansen are right to warn against an immediate Chicken Licken response. But just because the sky isn't...
Baltimore bridge litigation could reach Supreme Court, US insurance lawyer says Decision on liability expected next year, with appeal looking certain either way
New LNG supply to help uptake as ship fuel New LNG exports from the US and Middle East are expected to help the case for LNG as ship fuel...
CMA CGM still in discussion with Syrian government on Latakia deal Despite media reports of an agreement between the line and the transitional government, CMA CMA said discussions were ongoing
Boxship orderbook set to pass 9m teu with more newbuildings in the pipeline Taiwan's Evergreen, Wan Hai Lines and Yang Ming are all understood to be discussing new vessels with shipbuilders. French container...
Shipping must shine the spotlight on seafarer safety, say major associations BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping and other shipping organisations have called for greater awareness of seafarer security outside of...
Melina Travlos re-elected as Greek shipowners' leader The Greek flag needs to be made more attractive, says Travlos
Tender called for salvage of Chinese heavylift vessels wrecked off Taiwan After the successful removal of 280 tonnes of remaining oil, Yu Zhou Qi Hang, which has been stranded since October...
Alternative fuels challenge existing limitation framework for owners Situation probably requires new rulebook. But that will take time
India's latest attempt to become a shipbuilding powerhouse appears more convincing Shipowners of lower-value vessel types need more shipbuilding capacity, as Chinese shipyards focus on more complicated tonnage. India should be...
FMC approves Premier Alliance The commission had previously asked for more information on the vessel sharing agreement to assess the impact it would have...
AD Ports, CMA Terminals tie up in Congolese multipurpose port joint venture AD Ports Group and CMA CGM Group are also partnering on an $845m terminal expansion project at Khalifa port
DP World handles record 88.3m teu in 2024 Growth was spread across many regions, with the Latin America, Europe, Africa, Australia and India all posting strong increases. DP...
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Daily Briefing Maersk chief doubles down on integrator strategy | Shipowners face unlimited liability for alternative fuel spills, lawyers warn | Vehicle...
Import upgrade from US retailers comes despite Trump tariff uncertainty Still, Hackett Associates founder Ben Hackett said US port cargo "could be badly hit" if tariffs on Asian and European countries increase prices and prompt US consumers to buy less.
Premier Alliance cleared for launch after FMC review period ends Three carriers who were part of the now-disbanded THE Alliance can start offering service to and from the US by Sunday after the Federal Maritime Commission studied the new partnership's market impact.
Softer MPV market conditions reflect shaky near-term expectations The threat of US tariffs, inflation, rising government borrowing and slower interest rate cuts are undermining cargo confidence in the US and beyond, according to benchmark indicators.
North American intermodal would escape tariffs largely unscathed: analyst While tariffs and the trade wars that could result are indeed a serious matter, the direct effects of potential US tariffs on Canada and Mexico on the North American intermodal market would be "relatively minor," writes Larry Gross.
Maersk CEO defends carrier's slow progress hitting end-to-end strategy targets Vincent Clerc says one reason for the delay is the liner's extreme profitability since the pandemic, a reality he said was "taking a lot of the light" from its integrated logistics plans.
Delaware port still backing Edgemoor plans even after lawsuit cancels permit The proposed Edgemoor container terminal was slated for groundbreaking in January, but the project timeline is now uncertain after a federal judge ruled its permit was unlawful in a case brought by the nearby Port of Philadelphia.
MPVs turn to unconventional propulsion to beat European fuel regulations Investment in wind power and air lubrication give multipurpose vessel operators an extra shot at compliance with the FuelEU emissions rules.
Maersk's profitability in 2025 hinges on return to Red Sea: Clerc The third-most profitable year in the carrier's history could be followed by a breakeven result if voyages through the
Wavelength podcast: Can a tariff war disrupt global trade and shipping? Plus, Europe pushes on with green rules as US dithers and dry bulk operators get an appetite for project cargo
Trump official walks back claim of free Panama Canal tolls But secretary of state Marco Rubio says it would be absurd to charge the US warships that would defend waterway
'A nice, polite letter from the Houthis': Thanassis Martinos looks back at years of turmoil Houthis and sanctions are making the rich richer and the poor poorer, major Greek owner argues
Norwegian shipowner Champion Tankers braving Red Sea return as others steer clear Private owner appears to pick up Russian cargo en route to Singapore
This technology sucks ships' emissions. Its creator wants to bring it from California to Europe Technology offers an alternative where rules mean many vessels need shore power instead of engines
Iranian oil won't be missed as Trump reapplies maximum pressure, says Greek owner Stamatis Tsantanis says demand for crude is declining and Iranian supplies can easily be made up for from elsewhere
More AHTS orders on the cards as Fujian Southeast yard inks new deal Breeze Ship Design seeing more projects passing across its desk
Flag-state misuse hampering seafarer abandonment cases, warns ITF Several cases of flag being withdrawn in live abandonment cases, trade body tells IMO
'Have patience', Odfjell boss Harald Fotland urges as swing tonnage looks to quit chemical trades Odfjell head says crude tanker rates need to improve to pull up whole segment
Tanker rates crash from eastern Russia as new 'clean' vessels enter trade Pressure on freight costs has eased following last month's sanctions, traders say
Sale of veteran VLCC helps Japan's Kyoei Tanker log huge profit jump NYK-linked company said nine-month earnings were 300 times higher than in 2023
Aframaxes to be loaded overnight in Canada to boost crude shipments, Suncor says Exporter wants to move more cargoes out of Vancouver's TMX pipeline terminal
Energy traders seek waivers on China tariffs as 12 VLCCs fixed to carry US cargoes Charterers look to avoid extra levies of up to 15% on cargoes
Christen Sveaas' Kistefos completes $45m tap issues two days after Sea1 bond bid scrapped Norwegian shipping investor says tap issues were sold within four hours
Fuels, rules and sanctions: Why legal disputes are set to soar for shipowners Lawyers costs are on the rise for shipowners amid uncertainty
How some shipowners are dipping into EU emissions pools Mechanism allows users of biofuels, liquefied biomethane and methanol to monetise their over-compliance with new carbon rule
Christen Sveaas' Kistefos tries for $45m tap issues two days after Sea1 bond bid scrapped Norwegian shipping investor asks DNB Markets to gauge investor interest
Louis Dreyfus Armateurs wins second crew transfer vessel contract for French wind project 'Long-term' Siemens Gamesa deal begins in mid-year
BW-backed Cadeler signs $58m Baltic offshore wind farm deal Owner says new agreement strengthens its 'Polish pipeline'
'Just too many ships': Maersk shares downgraded with 'painfully prolonged downturn' ahead Analyst Jorgen Lian sees a difficult market ahead if Red Sea normalises
DHT VLCC orders 'perfectly timed' as stage set for rate rises, analysts say Fearnley Securities says earnings days set to rise next year during a time of few other deliveries
Odfjell logs record chemical tanker profit as 'fairy tale' comes to an end Norwegian group's fourth-quarter result came in below market expectations
Iran slams 'bullying' US after first Trump sanctions targeting ships Initial step in new president's renewed 'maximum pressure' campaign
Shipping mourns Ivar Gram: Ex-Stolt and Fredriksen man knew entertaining was part of the job Oslo native grew roots in Connecticut maritime scene and led others in song
Danske Bank shipping credit book grows in fourth quarter Bank said progress of emission reduction for shipping 'remains slower than anticipated'
ILA sends longshore contract to rank-and-file for approval International Longshoremen's Association members will vote Feb. 25 on a new six-year master contract with East and Gulf coast port employers.
White House pauses de minimis ban on Chinese e-commerce President Donald Trump has delayed his ban on duty-free treatment of low-value shipments from China until border agencies can figure out how to collect and process single parcels without backing up the import clearance system. The White House on Wednesday amended its recent executive order closing the duty exemption for de minimis shipments valued at [...]
Stolen chassis ring busted at Port of LA A suspect has been arrested after Los Angeles port and city police broke up a crime ring that had stolen $600,000 worth of container chassis.
Savannah containers up 11.4% in first-half FY2025 Container throughput at Georgia's Port of Savannah was 11.4% higher y/y through the first six months of fiscal year 2025.
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
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