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Exim India web site
APRIL 30, 2025
  • Econship unveils Insta-CRO for loyal customers - A green initiative
  • India's private sector business hits 8-month high on export orders: Survey
  • India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement talks making positive progress
  • Govt examines impact of Pak airspace closure on air cargo
  • Port union to participate in nationwide strike on May 20
  • India asked to be wary of Chinese dumping
  • DPA marks a historic milestone with berthing of Cape vessel at Cargo Jetty No. 6
  • VOCPA lauds Tuticorin International Container Terminal on reaching throughput milestone
  • DP World completes initial testing of hydrogen fuel cell RTG
  • Leather, footwear exports surge by 25 pc in FY25
  • Air India becomes first and only Indian carrier awarded Good Distribution Practices certification for its cargo business; providing world class logistics solutions for pharmaceutical products
  • Freighter operations to be suspended at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai from Aug. 16; part cargo facilities being temporarily shut down for airside works
  • ACAAI-SRC strengthens industry bonds at annual air cargo stakeholders meet in Chennai

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 30, 2025
  • TGP names Michael Andrews as its business development...
  • AI no match yet for marine engineers, warns CMT
  • Jarrolds Logistics expands in Norwich
  • SE5000 gains greater protection
  • Southwest Airlines welcomes Brian Kilburn as cargo...
  • Henan Aviation to launch another dual air cargo hub
  • Trammell Crow expands I&L team in Germany
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Strong March, but fears for May
  • PIL welcomes its first 8,200 teu LNG dual-fuel vessel
  • U-Freight seizes market opportunity
  • Felix Schoeller and Nosta's electric drive
  • Adding capacities in the Visayan Islands

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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 29, 2025
  • More pressure on transpacific rates as carriers bet on a China-US trade deal
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  • Ceva's $440m Turkish M&A dish - what's in it?
  • US automakers breathe easier as Trump eases tariffs on foreign components
  • Stark reminder for all execs talking up SME exposure
  • Ocean Alliance suspends transpacific PSW11 service
  • Road freight decarbonisation will be a battle, say logistics players
  • Rather than getting bigger, SME forwarders should focus on getting better
  • Kintetsu World Express hit by ransomware attack
  • UPS to cut 20,000 jobs in network reconfiguration

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 29, 2025
  • Algoma Central and Irving Oil welcome first of two new methanol-ready tankers
    Canada's Irving Oil and Algoma Central Corporation (TSX: ALC) yesterday welcomed the first of two new methanol-ready product tankers into Saint John Harbour, New Brunswick. The vessels will service Canada's largest refinery
  • Moran Towing christens new tug at Port of Beaumont
    Moran Towing Corporation, New Caanan, Conn., hosted a christening ceremony for its newest tugboat, the Mary Jane Moran, at the Port of Beaumont in Texas on April 5. The event brought together
  • VIDEO: GD NASSCO christens USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210)
    General Dynamics NASSCO has christened and launched the USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210), the sixth ship in a fleet oiler program built for the U.S. Navy. The ship is named in honor

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Container News web site
APRIL 29, 2025
  • Shipping Stock Breakdown: April Performance Amid Global Trade Tensions
    April 2025 unfolded as a month of high tension and shifting dynamics, as container lines faced simultaneous pressures from geopolitical instability and economic policy shocks. The sharp escalation of trade protectionism-driven by President Trump's sweeping new tariffs on Chinese and global imports-sent ripples through global supply chains, while sustained disruptions in the Red Sea continued to a
  • Parcelhero: Power Outage in Spain and Portugal to Severely Impact E-Commerce
    A massive power cut across large parts of Spain and Portugal will have had a major impact on European Union (EU) cross-border e-commerce, according to the international delivery expert Parcelhero. A major power outage, which blacked out much of Spain and Portugal on 28 April, and also reportedly briefly impacted regions of France, will have severely disrupted cross-border e-commerce. Parcelhero's
  • Kalmar bets on North American Genuine Parts warehouse
    Finnish port equipment manufacturer Kalmar will relocate and outsource its Genuine Parts warehouse from Ottawa, Kansas, to Greenwood, Indiana. The move is expected to improve delivery times and customer support, as well as enable the further growth of Kalmar's Genuine Parts and Service businesses. The new Greenwood distribution center will allow Kalmar to store all parts in one stand-alone locati
  • So Long RBAC, and Thanks for All the Roles
    RBAC transformed access control, but modern apps need more context-driven solutions. Time to say goodbye?
  • PSA's Potential Exit from CK Hutchison Stake Signals Strategic Pivot Toward Growth and Stability
    In light of PSA International's decision to explore the sale of its 20% stake in CK Hutchison's ports business , a review of the group's recent activities suggests a clear recalibration of capital toward emerging markets and geopolitically stable regions. The main question is whether PSA reallocates capital to emerging markets or strategically important regions
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces new direct link between Türkiye and West Africa
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced the introduction of a new direct connection between Türkiye and key West African ports. Starting May 2025, the German carrier's updated WAX service will combine the former XMX and WAX services, delivering enhanced coverage, improved transit times, and increased flexibility. Hapag-Lloyd said the new service will offer a direct connection from Izmit, Gemlik and Istanbul in
  • Potential US port fees may disrupt dry bulk trade and vessel availability
    Recent discussions on tariffs have largely overlooked the potential implementation of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)'s port fees on Chinese-built vessels. The current US administration is considering an additional port fee for Chinese-built vessels entering US ports to curb China's dominance in shipbuilding. This fee, which could reach up to US$3.5 million per port ca
  • A Buyer's Guide to 45ft Standard Shipping Containers in the United States
    Shipping containers are among the most versatile and durable storage solutions available, commonly used for transportation, storage, and even custom construction projects. Among the various sizes available, the 45ft container stands out for its size and flexibility. If you're considering purchasing a 45ft shipping container, this buyer's guide will provide you with the essential information to m
  • Gdansk sees significant surge in container sector
    Poland's Port of Gdansk started the year with a high growth in container handling during the first quarter of 2025, with over 624,000 TEUs, translating to a 17% year-on-year growth. In the first three months of 2025, a total of 18.4 million tonnes of goods passed through the Polish port, which is only a 2% decline compared to the same period last year, amid global economic turmoil and instability
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports exceeds 35M TEUs, reports over US$380M in Q1 revenue
    COSCO SHIPPING Ports has announced a total throughput of 35.75 million TEUs in the first quarter of 2025, translating to a 7.5% increase over the same period last year. Additionally, the Chinese operator has generated revenue of US$381.5 million, representing a 14.7% growth year-on-year. The company has also recorded a Q1 profit attributable to equity holders of US$83.9 million, translating to an
  • The Top 5 Logistics Services in Canada
    Whether you want to send a parcel locally, regionally, nationally or internationally, the best carrier ensures your items arrive intact and on time. With the top logistics services in Canada, you do not have to sacrifice speed for quality or vice versa. 1. Purolator Inc. The Canadian courier Purolator Inc. offers the best logistics services in Canada. On top of covering 100% of Canadian postal co
  • KMTC-operated boxship and bulk carrier damaged in Vietnam collision
    A feeder ship operated by Korea Marine Transport Company (KMTC) collided with a bulk carrier in Vietnam's Long Tau River, off Ho Chi Minh City, at 10.40 pm local time on 25 April, with damage sustained to both ships. The 2018-built, 2,806 TEU KMTC Surabaya, which KMTC Line is chartering long-term from Japanese tonnage provider Nissen Kaiun, slammed into Glengyle, a 2015-built Handysize bulk carri
  • India-Pakistan Tensions Rise: Shipping Unaffected, Trade Remains Resilient
    Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated sharply following the deadly terrorist attack on tourists in Kashmir, creating a volatile environment that threatens the stability of regional trade. As both nations bolster their military postures and exchange diplomatic fire, neighboring economies and critical trade routes face growing uncertainty
  • Mawani, Sultan Logistics ink logistics park deal at King Abdulaziz Port
    The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and Sultan Logistics have signed an agreement to establish a logistics park at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. With an investment of up to SAR 200 million (around US$53 million), the new park will span an area of 197,000 square meters, aiming to enhance the port's competitiveness, increase its operational efficiency, and elevate the level of logisti
  • Trump renews push for free US passage through Panama and Suez canals, stirring global tensions
    US President Donald Trump has renewed calls for American ships to pass "free of charge" through the Panama and Suez canals, according to Bloomberg, highlighting his broader aim of expanding US influence over key global trade and military routes
  • StormGeo taps Awake.AI for advanced AI insights on port congestion
    StormGeo, a provider of weather intelligence and voyage optimization solutions, has partnered with the Finnish Artificial Intelligence (AI) analytics company Awake.AI to deliver AI-powered port analytics to its clients. StormGeo will promote and deliver Awake.AI's advanced port call analytics integrated in its s-Insight solution, further enhancing its voyage optimization services. The partnership
  • DB Schenker joins DSCA's new partnership programme
    Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) announced that DB Schenker, one of the world's major ocean freight forwarders, has joined its DCSA+ partnership programme. Through DCSA+, partners gain access to pioneering discussions, collaborative projects, and direct influence in setting digital standards. The programme empowers stakeholders across the industry to share best practices, leverage co
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges faces major disruption amid national strike
    The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is experiencing significant operational disruption across its terminals due to the nationwide strike taking place on April 29. According to the Belgian port authority, vessel traffic to and from both Antwerp and Zeebrugge is being severely impacted. In Antwerp, the port area is currently at a standstill, with 19 vessels waiting to depart and 20 waiting to enter. Despite
  • Konecranes to provide CCT Netherlands with new handling equipment
    Combined Cargo Terminals B.V. (CCT) in the Netherlands has ordered a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 Mobile Harbor Crane equipped with an external power supply. The order was booked in the first quarter of 2025 and delivery to CCT's Moerdijk terminal is scheduled for the third quarter of 2025. With its 51-meter working radius and visibility for crane drivers, the Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 Mobile Harbor
  • Xeneta: Weekly Ocean Container Shipping Market Update
    Ocean and air freight rate benchmarking and market intelligence platform Xeneta provided the latest data on average spot rates on trades from China, Vietnam, and Southeast Asia to the US West Coast. Xeneta includes the average spot rates on the major Far East fronthaul trades. Data highlights: China and Vietnam comparison Average spot rates into US West Coast on 16 March 2025 From China: US$2,457

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Splash web site
APRIL 29, 2025
  • Dutch government scales back offshore wind to preserve fisheries
    The Dutch government has reduced its offshore wind targets and removed one of the zones set for offshore wind development to give more room to the fishing sector. The authorities decided to amend their North Sea Programme and, with it, reduce the offshore wind energy target from 50GW to 21GW. This also comes with the ...
  • LS Marine Solution gets cabling deal on Taiwanese offshore wind farm
    South Korea's LS Marine Solution has won a $15.8m contract for the installation of subsea cables at a wind farm off Taiwan. The contract is LS Marine Solution's first overseas order and the first time a South Korean company has entered the international subsea cable market. The project is part of the second phase of ...
  • Saipem wins $590m deal for work on Eni's UK CCS project
    Italian offshore engineering and construction giant Saipem has won a contract from Eni for work on the Liverpool Bay CCS project in the UK. The value of the contract is estimated approximately €520m ($592m) over the three years required to complete the project. The Liverpool Bay CCS project will serve the HyNet industrial cluster, situated ...
  • SITC firms up Huanghai boxship series
    Chinese boxship player SITC International Holdings has exercised options at Huanghai Shipbuilding for two additional 1,800 teu vessels. The Hong Kong-listed shipowner is paying nearly $58m to lift the series at the compatriot yard to 10, with deliveries for the latest pair scheduled by March and May of 2028. SITC signed a shipbuilding contract with ...
  • Fredriksen, Ofer, Wilhelmsen launch bid to take Edda Wind private
    A trio of companies consisting of John Fredriksen's Geveran Trading, Idan Ofer's EPS Ventures, and Wilhelmsen New Energy have made an unconditional mandatory cash offer to buy all outstanding shares in offshore wind support vessel pureplay Edda Wind. The offer will be made by a newly established company jointly owned by the three big shareholders. ...
  • Number of deaths in Iran port blast rises to 70
    The death toll from the huge explosion and fire that hit Shahid Rajaee port near Bandar Abbas in southern Iran has reached 70 people, Iranian authorities reported. Officials from the province where the port is located stated that the massive fire caused by the explosion at the port was brought under control and fully extinguished ...
  • Modec picks Sumitomo for work on Gato do Mato FPSO hull
    Floater expert Modec has been very active on the FPSO front over the last month or so. It has only been days since it won a contract to develop an FPSO vessel for ExxonMobil's Hammerhead project in Guyana, and around a month since it signed a purchase and sales agreement for the Gato do Mato ...
  • Hanwha Ocean to expand yard
    South Korean shipbuilding major Hanwha Ocean, formerly known as Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), is to expand its shipyard on the back of bumper profits and a lengthy orderbook stretching deep into the end of the decade. Hanwha Ocean delivered a 388% surge in first-quarter operating profit, while announcing yesterday plans to spend KRW600bn ...
  • Technip Energies lands North Field engineering gig
    French-based engineering and technology company Technip Energies has been awarded a detailed engineering design contract for QatarEnergy LNG's North Field production sustainability offshore compression project. The contract was awarded by the hydrocarbon arm of Indian engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro, which won the deal to work on the North Field project last month. It is ...
  • Noble bags new rig deals worth close to $1.4bn
    Offshore drilling giant Noble Corporation has announced several new rig deals, increasing its backlog to $7.5bn. Noble revealed in its fleet status report that the 2015-built drillship Noble Voyager and a second Noble V-class 7th generation drillship, to be named at a later date, won a contract for four years each with supermajor Shell in ...
  • Vitol rolls out FuelEU compliant co-processed VLSFO
    Vitol has announced the launch of a new FuelEU Maritime-compliant co-processed very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO). The Switzerland-based commodity trading giant said the co-processed fuel matches the chemical composition and operational qualities of conventional bunkers and eliminates the need for additional permissions or special clauses in charter party agreements. The new fuel is being ...
  • Yangzijiang Financial to spin off shipping investment business
    Yangzijiang Financial Holding has moved to spin off its maritime investment undertaking and list it on the Singapore Stock Exchange. The spinoff of China's largest private shipyard, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, said the newly incorporated company would function as a dedicated maritime investment platform, focused on "unlocking value across the entire maritime value chain" - from finance ...
  • US sanctions three tankers over ties to the Houthis
    The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has targeted three vessels and their owners for allegedly providing support to the Houthis. Marshall Islands-registered Zaas Shipping & Trading facilitated the delivery of LPG to the Houthi-controlled port of Ras Isa using the San Marino-flagged Tulip BZ. The Tulip BZ has also ...
  • CMA CGM becomes first global liner to run an Indian-flagged vessel
    CMA CGM has welcomed the arrival of the first Indian flagged containership registered by a major foreign carrier With a total capacity of 2,592 teu, CMA CGM Vitoria serves India on the group's BIGEX network, which offers direct links between India, the Gulf, and the Red Sea, performing weekly calls from Nhava Sheva and Mundra. ...
  • Email security is broken - and crews are paying the price
    Jamie Jones, chief operating officer at GTMaritime, writes for Splash today. Cyber attacks are getting smarter. Email security tools are getting noisier. And crew are stuck in the middle - expected to spot sophisticated phishing attempts while juggling operational duties, limited bandwidth, and an inbox full of warning messages that all sound the same. This ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 29, 2025
  • Duration of US-China trade war is key to container shipping demand
    The damage from the US-China trade war has already been done, even though it's not yet apparent in the US...
  • Paul Dean looking to his legacy at HFW
    'I've been a litigator and advisory shipping lawyer for 36 years plus and I love it,' reveals head of shipping
  • Changing grain trades will create congestion in Atlantic
    China is expected to repeat its play from Trump's first attempt at a trade war and increase soyabean imports from...
  • Seaborne coal trade has peaked, says SwissMarine chairman
    SwissMarine chairman Peter Weernink said 2024 would be the high-water mark for Chinese coal imports and seaborne trade of the...
  • Fredriksen, Ofer, Wilhelmsen set to take Edda Wind private
    Company has struggled operationally with delays in delivery of vessels
  • Containership charter rates stay stable as vessel supply remains limited
    French liner operator CMA CGM was particularly active in securing feeder tonnage in the past week
  • Yemen sanctions breaches void P&I cover, International Group tells owners
    Circular comes after three vessels blacklisted
  • SITC declares final newbuilding options for feeder boxships series
    Intra-Asia container line operator has boosted its newbuilding backlog at China's Huanghai Shipbuilding to 10 vessels
  • Ningbo Ocean Shipping plans to order 2,700 teu boxships
    Investment could support the company's growing push into Southeast Asia amid rising China-Asean trade and shifting global supply chains
  • The Daily View: Assume the brace position
  • Yangzijiang Financial plots Singapore listing for maritime investment arm
    Move aims to unlock growth in shipping and offshore markets, with the new entity led by executive chairman Ren Yuanlin
  • Daily Briefing
    Transpacific trade caught in US-China 'pressure test', but hopes for recovery remain | Most shipping lines can avoid US port...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 29, 2025
  • Container lines warn of congestion threat when Asia imports rebound
    US ports and support infrastructure like warehouses and rail connections aren't better equipped to handle import surges than they were during the pandemic when record volumes drove congestion to historic highs, carrier executives said this week.
  • Tariffs jeopardize resin volume gains for US Southeast ports
    Direct services to Asia and the EU have pulled more resin cargoes away from Houston, but the Gulf Coast is still the main route to the South American market.
  • Cosco reports strong Q1 trans-Pacific volumes amid rush to beat tariffs
    Container lines saw a first-quarter demand boost from US shippers eager to bring in cargo before the April implementation of the Trump administration's tariffs.
  • 2025 Process Orchestration Trends
    See what 800+ IT leaders say about orchestration challenges-and where automation is headed next.
  • Norfolk Southern to drop international intermodal service on many USEC lanes
    Insufficient volumes, including on the lane between the Port of Virginia and Memphis, has forced the railroad to reallocate resources to areas where it believes container business will grow in the future.
  • Air cargo volumes fall on trans-Pacific as US de minimis changes loom
    Chartered flights from China to the US have been canceled and air freight traffic has declined as Washington prepares to scrap the duty-free exemption for low-value goods shipped from China and Hong Kong.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 29, 2025
  • US trade official's container calculation leads sector to complain
    Despite container-based measure, higher tonnage measure will virtually always apply
  • Moscow looks for payout despite Black Sea spill criticism
    Russia's delegation tells compensation body that two tankers foundered two hours apart in the Kerch Strait
  • OOCL splashes out $3.08bn on 14 large container ship newbuildings in China
    Liner company has contracted Dacks and Nacks to build a series dual-fuel, 18,500-teu vessels that can run on methanol
  • JJ Ugland bulker crew member pair arrested after cocaine bust
    Norwegian owner 'fully committed' to cooperating with authorities
  • Seaspan back in China for neo-panamax container ship sextet
    Major tonnage provider inks contract with shipbuilder SWS for vessels over 10,000 teu
  • Nakilat quietly sheds two VLGCs to Qatari interests, first-quarter report reveals
    LNG giant inches up profit as it expands its fleet with modern vessels
  • Royal Caribbean earnings surge past estimates as record bookings boost outlook
    Miami cruise giant hikes full-year guidance despite economic jitters
  • New Greek owner inks lucrative long-term tanker charter with energy major
    Rare deal for Japanese-built crude carrier is above levels reported for recent similar transactions
  • Bullish momentum continues for capesize spot market
    Rate up 19% week on week as Rio Tinto fixes
  • Greek owner Samos inks lucrative long-term tanker charter with energy major
    Rare deal for Japanese-built crude carrier is above levels reported for recent similar transactions
  • Wanted... again. Runaway tug behind devastating Caribbean oil spill goes missing
    Satellite tracking has been unable to locate the Solo Creed after it fled arrest in Angola
  • Vitol tanker needed hull clean after loading new Venezuelan crude blend at ageing terminal
    Reuters cites documents showing other vessels queuing to load Blend 22 from La Salina
  • VLCC owners cashing in as China stocking up on oil
    Rates continue to rise as China builds up inventories ahead of summer
  • Signal Group locks in huge $60,000 per day for pool aframaxes in May
    Ioannis Martinos-led operation says tanker repositioning has been key to rising returns
  • Woodside green-lights 16.5 mtpa Louisiana LNG project in US
    Former Driftwood project targeted to start up in 2029 with Kuwaiti partner said to be in talks to join
  • VLCC charterers undeterred by 125% tariff, as tanker unloads US crude in China
    The Cyan Nova travelled from Texas to Ningbo with US oil
  • George Procopiou returns to Chinese yard for newbuildings as US trade war shows signs of easing
    World's biggest tanker orderer and world's biggest tanker builder meet again as anti-China fever seems to be waning
  • Pay slashed again at Shell chartering arm Stasco as profit rises
    Accounts for UK business show costs have been cut further
  • Anti-dumping probes on Chinese steel more worrying for seaborne trade than Trump tariffs, says G2 Ocean CEO
    Pushback against a flood of Chinese steel could have implications for seaborne trade
  • Trump automotive tariff tweaks fall short of car carrier player hopes
    Analysts not revising demand forecasts as US expected to make slight changes to car import levies
  • Korea Development Bank scales back on shipping investments
    KDB is mulling the sale of equity in HMM while also working on divesting a 4.3% stake in Hanwha
  • Zodiac Maritime VLCC charterers undeterred by 125% tariff, as tanker unloads US crude in China
    The Cyan Nova travelled from Texas to Ningbo with US oil
  • Second FSRU for Germany's Deutsche Energy Terminal arrives at Wilhelmshaven
    Delayed start for additional unit as country grapples with energy needs and decarbonisation moves
  • After the airstrikes, the sanctions: Trump administration hits three ships over Houthi links
    Vessels discharged to Yemeni port after oil products delivery ban
  • Sea Consortium adds to orderbook with double deal at HD Hyundai Mipo
    Hartnoll family-controlled owner goes for feedermax ships in South Korea
  • Evangelos Marinakis' Capital Group invests in Kongsberg simulators for crews
    Greek group bolsters new training centre in Chios with automation systems
  • Broker talk swirls around sale of four Atlas Maritime suezmax resales for 'massive' price
    Greek owner has eight million-barrel ships on order at DH Shipbuilding in South Korea
  • Vitol tanker bunkers co-processed VLSFO as trader rolls out new fuel
    Suezmax Elandra Falcon is first to load lower-carbon oil at Fujairah
  • Woodside greenlights 16.5 mtpa Louisiana LNG project in US
    Former Driftwood project targeted to start-up in 2029 with Kuwaiti partner said to be in talks to join
  • Petros Panagiotidis' tanker spin-off puts $250m on the shelf for expansion
    Robin Energy listed in New York in earlier this month
  • SITC bumps up container ship order tally in China to 10 ships
    Hong Kong-listed group adds two more 1,800-teu feeder ships at Huanghai Shipbuilding
  • Shadow fleet tanker was 10 minutes from grounding off Finland
    Unnamed ship was heading west when it was alerted to imminent danger by coast guard
  • John Fredriksen, Idan Ofer and Wilhelmsen launch bid to take over Norwegian shipowner Edda Wind
    Big investors want to wipe out other shareholders after becoming frustrated with pace of growth
  • Zodiac Maritime appears undeterred by 125% tariff, as VLCC unloads US crude in China
    The Cyan Nova travelled from Texas to Ningbo with US oil
  • Swedish bank SEB's shipping loan book falls in first quarter
    Lender sees concerns about economic growth and inflation
  • Falcon Maritime beefs up fleet with Japanese built bulkers
    Bo Kristensen-led bulker player has also expanded into Asia with the opening of an office in Singapore
  • Yangzijiang Financial to spin off maritime investments business into a separate listed entity
    Shipbuilding veteran Ren Yuanlin will lead offshoot company
  • Seatrium appoints ex-Temasek director to be its new CFO
    Stephen Lu brings 15 years of experience in strategy, M&A and corporate finance
  • Court okays demolition of allegedly stolen bulk carrier but denies removal of its remains
    Neptune Star 25 case centres on a partnership that went horribly wrong
  • Sea Consortium adds to orderbook with double deal at Hyundai Mipo
    Hartnoll family-controlled owner goes for feedermax ships in South Korea

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 29, 2025
  • UPS to eliminate 20K jobs as Amazon decoupling accelerates
    UPS is downsizing its workforce as it pulls back from delivering packages for Amazon, its largest customer.
  • Gulf Coast ports post rising freight volumes in March
    Container and breakbulk cargo flows in March rose in Houston and New Orleans, while demand for crude oil continued to fuel shipments through Corpus Christi, Texas.
  • As tariffs wreck China-US exports, container rates weather storm
    As U.S. tariffs freeze China exports, blank sailings and shifting traffic are helping prop up trans-Pacific container rates.
  • DHL drops embargo on medium-value goods after US walks back customs rule
    DHL said it is resuming deliveries of B2C shipments over $800 after U.S. authorities relaxed rules that had increased red tape for processing medium-value shipments.

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Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow
Brussels
Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Miami
In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%
DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker
Hedehouse
In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance
Hamburg
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
Singapore
In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
Shanghai
The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)
In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)
OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships
Hong Kong
Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Beijing
In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)
Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port
Messina
Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria
UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)
Atlanta
Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics
Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched
Shanghai
It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026
Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control
Rome
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Transaction valued at $440 million
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Shanghai
They distort fair competition - the Shanghai group denounces - and hinder the normal functioning of shipping
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium
Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert
Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect
In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)
Vienna
31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Cagliari
Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina
Messina
It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people
Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea
Taranto
424.8 million port works completed in the last decade
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
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