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BRIEFS
December 27, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • MSC steers clear of French ports to avoid nationwide strikes
  • China hoards compliant low sulphur fuel ahead of Jan 1 deadline
  • China's weekly export box shipping index climbs 2.1pc to 854.37
  • Qingdao opens smart and green fully automated container terminal
  • IMF ups China 2020 GDP growth forecast from 5.8pc to 6pc
  • Matson-Swire stop competing, offer South Pacific loop in January
  • China will lower import tariffs on over 850 products from January 1
  • Forwarders show digital savvy, but face carrier, young cyber rivals
  • China clamps down on Indian buffalo meat exports, fearing swine flu
  • FMC to eliminate Shipping Act demand to publish essential terms
  • Boeing ousts CEO over 737 Max FAA rebuke after 346 die in two crashes
  • FTA: Heathrow expansion delay will be short once implications known
  • Kansas City airport handles 4.7pc less cargo in November
  • Finnair expects cash flow to fund US$4.5 billion fleet expansion

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 26, 2019
  • Charter party sanctions clauses for current economic & trade environment formulated
  • ICS expresses optimism as global sulphur cap implementation draws near
  • MOL, NYK in agreements to deploy world's first LNG-fuelled large coal carriers
  • NMIS elects new Chairman, Vice-Chairperson & appoints Director
  • Advantage Haldia due increase in draught at channel
  • Port of Antwerp registers strong growth in 2019
  • Shipping Secretary joins campaign to stop use of SUPs
  • Consignment-based testing to ensure import & sale of quality toys, says Ministry
  • India should undertake structural reforms, clean-up of banks, labour reforms, says IMF
  • Suresh Prabhu to be Chief Guest at CONquest 2020 in New Delhi on Jan. 17

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 24, 2019
  • Hornbeck Offshore common stock to trade on the OTC market
    Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. says that it expects its common stock to commence trading on the OTC Pink marketplace ("OTC Pink"), effective December 23, 2019. The transition comes after the New York
  • New management team in place at Harland & Wolff
    InfraStrata plc (AIM: INFA), the U.K. infrastructure project specialist that bought the assets of Northern Ireland shipbuilder Harland & Wolff, has appointed a new management team for what is now its wholly-owned
  • Armstrong Marine books ferry order
    Port Angeles, Wash., based Armstrong Marine USA has been selected to construct a custom passenger ferry for the community of Hat Island, Wash. The 49-passenger USCG Subchapter T vessel features a galley,

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 24, 2019
  • Tanker freight derivatives volumes highest this decade
    Another week's trading volumes are still to be reported but so far the annual total of forward freight agreements is...
  • Dry bulk ends year on a softer note
    While the market hopes for a recovery in iron ore volumes, coal demand into Europe has not fared well this...
  • Insurtech faces turbulent 2020, warns Concirrus chief
    'I would go so far to say that we are going to go into a period which is going to...
  • DP World nets 30-year concession for Jeddah Port container terminal
    The company has already operated the terminal for more than 20 years and now pledges to invest up to $500m...
  • Pirates attack suezmax tanker off Gulf of Guinea
    The vessel's crew fought off nine armed pirates who approached the tanker in a high-speed craft and made two hijacking...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Ship scrapping plunges to 11-year low | The Finance Outlook | LR chief supports R&D fund and...
  • The Regulation Outlook
    The implementation of the sulphur cap and an impending decabronisation measure - either from London or Brussels - will dominate next year
  • The Insurance Outlook
    The outlook for P&I and hull insurance can be summed up in two words: 'more expensive', thanks to the cull...
  • Banks buy Bourbon out of insolvency protection
    Rival partial offers from Tidewater and Peschaud rejected by Marseilles commercial court
  • MOL seals first green loan to finance LNG bunkering vessel
    This is a milestone transaction because it is the first green loan worldwide financing this vessel category
  • VLSFO tests stoke fuel stability concerns in Singapore
    Shipowners are advised to seek assurance that the fuel grades they have secured would comply with the ISO standard for...
  • SCI names first female managing director
    Mrs Joshi will hold the position of managing director until May 2022
  • Indonesia starts pumping compliant fuel oil
    Indonesia is also said to be counting on making available a B20 biodiesel blend to the shipping sector in order...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 24, 2019
  • ARO 2020: Redefining the 'truck driver problem'
  • ARO 2020: BCOs, carriers at odds over FMC detention-demurrage proposal
  • Dredge project will prepare Mexico's Altamira port for 14,000 TEU ships
  • ARO 2020: Canadian ports preparing for strong cargo growth
  • ARO 2020: Trans-Pacific lines look to manage capacity, pass on fuel costs
  • ARO 2020: Air cargo flies into 2020 buffeted by weak demand, geopolitical tensions

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 24, 2019
  • Capesize rates slump to lowest level in six months
    Rising bunker costs and falling freight rates take a bite out of large bulker earnings
  • Container freight rates end year on a high note
    But lack of transparency over fuel surcharges could cause problems in 2020
  • Affinity makes its first cleared LNG futures trades on Baltic Exchange
    UK brokers arrange transaction between Total and Trafigura
  • Stranded crew on detained ship to make it home by Christmas
    Sailors' Society brings festive cheer to Russian crew caught up in UK detention
  • ArcelorMittal reaps $530m windfall from DryLog deal
    Sale of dry bulk shipping division helps unlock $2bn by mid-2021
  • Louis-Dreyfus gives green fuel levy the thumbs up
    But French shipowner still believes slowing down is the best way forward
  • Pearl Naval sells handysize bulker as it shifts focus to heavylift
    As year draws to a close, several deals for small bulkers come to light
  • Shares rise as Yangzijiang boss Ren Yuanlin returns to work
    Executive's return sees Yangzijiang's share price shoot up as cloud lifted
  • Tersan Shipyard to complete Havila Kystruten's troubled newbuildings
    Turkish yard to solve Norwegian shipowner's conundrum after work halted at Spain's Barreras
  • Interunity tanks up with Megacore Honami buy
    Greek tanker operator emerges as buyer of Oxygen product tanker auctioned in Singapore

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 24, 2019
  • Understanding the Waterfall Theory of Freight and how it impacts spot trucking rates
    The waterfall theory of freight governs how freight will be routed
  • SONAR is the central hub for freight market analytics and forecasts. How did SONAR become so smart?
    SONAR has become the leading analytics and forecasting platform for the freight market, giving users the ability to forecast dry van, reefer, and flatbed market...
  • Days before Christmas, Universal Logistics lays off 70 Port drivers
    Some of the drivers were told they could return as independent contractors if they purchased their own trucks.
  • Feds investigate dismissals at Celadon's Canadian carrier
    Ministry's probe into terminations at Hyndman Transport following shutdown could lead to hefty payouts for former drivers and other staff.
  • Starsky Robotics seeks potential buyers as autonomous startup struggles to raise funds
    Autonomous trucking startup Starsky Robotics is in talks with potential buyers, including some with its rivals, after failing to raise new funding to stay afloat.
  • Texas No. 1 in foreign trade during third quarter
    Texas continues to be a leader in international trade, ranking No. 1 in exports of manufactured and non-manufactured commodities for the third quarter, according to...
  • Freight All Kinds: Transporting nuclear ores and wastes
    Ores and wastes are arguably the two most important materials transported in the nuclear cycle. FreightWaves asks how they are shipped. The answer is: carefully.
  • What truckers are thinking about this holiday season
    Drivers passing through a truck stop in Portland, Oregon talk holiday plans and a profession in flux.
  • Today's Pickup: Diesel Laptops debuts free parts lookup tool; the cost of cybercrime
    Diesel Laptops debuts free software to easily find truck parts and the cost of cybercrime is rising. Plus, container rates rise and a little holiday...
  • Why leaving China for tariff-free shores is no easy task
    A trade war truce is not stopping multinationals from exploring alternative sourcing options to China, but moving supply chains is difficult, says expert.
  • Celadon leaves former drivers hanging without bankruptcy filing in Canada
    Employees' and contractors' struggles with Celadon-owned Hyndman over outstanding pay and questions about the fate of leased trucks are compounded by the lack of legal...
  • Railroads serve up Christmas cheer with shows, festive railcars
    Kansas City Southern and Canadian Pacific deliver goodwill to local communities along portions of their rail networks.
  • Airlines resume operating IAI-converted freighters following safety alert
    Aircraft return to service with loading restrictions

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 24, 2019
  • FEATURE: Analysts doubt Venezuela's ability to boost crude production in 2020
    Exodus of experienced workers, lack of diluent for crude blending to present major challenges.
  • New Delhi's EV policy forecast to crimp future transportation fuel demand
    Measure comes shortly after city engulfed by heavy pollution that shut schools and affected everyday life.
  • Indonesia's Pertamina starts production of low sulfur marine fuel from Plaju refinery
    MFO part of the company's efforts to provide cleaner fuels in compliance with IMO 2020.
  • Products lead oil higher amid strong holiday demand
    Refined product futures led the oil complex higher Tuesday as expectations of strong holiday demand supported prices.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station
Ancona
The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.
In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo
The Spice
In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%
Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping
London
It could come into force in early 2027
Strikes averted at US East Coast and Gulf ports
North Bergen/Lyndhurst
Preliminary agreement signed by the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance
New annual record for vessel transit through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
In 2024, traffic was 94,301 ships (+5.5%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt have called a strike for tomorrow by the workers of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
MSC, together with Neri and Lorenzini, presents an expression of interest for the Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
Warriors: in the next few days we will meet the group to talk in detail about the project
Corsica Ferries sells Elba Ferries to BN di Navigazione
I go to Liguria
The fast ferry "Corsica Express Three" has been chartered to the Blu Navy company
In 2024, Ukrainian ports handled a record 97.2 million tons of cargo.
Odessa
Agricultural products alone amounted to 60 million tons
COSCO, we are not a Chinese Military Company
Beijing
The Chinese company has specified that the inclusion in the US list will have no impact on the group's global activities and operations.
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna was stable
Ravenna
Cruises down -17.7% compared to 2023
US List of Companies Doing Business for Chinese Military Includes Shipping and Shipbuilding Companies
Last November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -55.9%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -49.8%
With over 3.9 million TEUs, in 2024 the port of Gioia Tauro set a new record for container traffic
Joy Taurus
Decrease in cars handled at the Calabrian airport
Assonat and Assiterminal, the cancellation of the measure to increase the fees for maritime state concessions is a good thing
Rome
Serra: the TAR ruling reaffirms the importance of dialogue between public administration and users
The duration of the Agencies for the provision of work in ports and for professional requalification has been extended by 18 months
Rome
Port State Control Inspections Begin on Eagle S
Helsinki/Brussels
NATO decides to increase the Atlantic alliance's military presence in the Baltic Sea
In 2024, Tanjung Pelepas Port recorded a new all-time record in container throughput
Iskandar Puteri
Over 12.2 million TEUs were handled (+16.9%)
Works worth over 57 million euros for the energy infrastructure in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
Electrification of the New Cruise Pier and new hydrogen generators
Assologistica, the new rules on reverse charge discipline in the Budget Law are good
Milan
Rapid issuance of the implementing provision by the Revenue Agency is hoped for
The electrification of the docks of the ports of Sardinia starts from Portovesme
Cagliari
Almost 52 million euros of works planned
Arkas Line ships to reach India
Izmir
Turkish company to merge three services in the Mediterranean
Two lanes of ship transit tested in a 10km section of the Suez Canal
Ismailia
They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake
Suez Canal Transit Decline Costs Egypt Seven Billion Dollars
Cairo
In 2024, naval traffic decreased by more than -60%
Port of Valencia, monthly traffic down after over a year of growth
Valencia
Decrease in volumes in all main product sectors
Underwater cables damaged in the Gulf of Finland at Christmas
Helsinki
Oil tanker "Eagle S" stopped, part of shadow fleet operating for Russia
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +3.2% in November
Beijing
Foreign goods increased by +6.1%. Containers increased by +4.9%.
TIL (MSC Group) - JNPA Agreement for the Construction of Vadhvan Port
Uran
The new airport is located on the western coast of India
Shanghai is the world's first port to handle over 50 million containers in a year
Shanghai
SIPG highlights strong productivity gains achieved by introducing automation boost in Yangshan area
Yang Ming to acquire up to 13 new 8,000-15,000 TEU containerships
Keelung
They will replace 5,500-6,500 TEU vessels that are over twenty years old
Eight amendments to the International Maritime Labour Convention enter into force today
Geneva
Changes introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships
Carnival posts record performance for September-November quarter
Miami
Revenues increased by +10.0% in the period
Uniport appreciates that the port reform is taking place through a delegated law and trusts (!) in the government's willingness to open a dialogue with the operators
Rome
Søren Toft (MSC) is the new president of the World Shipping Council
Washington
Vice President is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines
"SHIPS for America Act" Introduced, Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Shipping Industry
Washington
Among the proposals, carrying up to 10 percent of imports from China on U.S.-flagged, U.S.-crewed, U.S.-built ships
In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%
Hong Kong
Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%
Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt
Cairo
The affected area is approximately 102 hectares
Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work
Rome
D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition
Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies
Taipei/Keelung
Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone
Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto
Taranto
The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan
Leghorn
The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.
Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine
London
Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa
Genoa
Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang
In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)
Padua
Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC
Genoa
Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union
Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala
Athens
The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen
The electrification of four moorings in the ports of Bari and Brindisi has begun
Bari
Contract worth over 28 million euros
Circle has been awarded the tender for the digitalisation services of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority
Milan
Roberto Spinelli's position in the corruption investigation in Liguria has been archived
Genoa
Order of the judge for preliminary investigations
Work has begun in the port of Pozzallo on the construction of the new offices of the AdSP of Eastern Sicily
Pozzallo
Place the port of Imperia Oneglia under the management of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Imperia
This is requested by the Port Company "L. Maresca" and the Lodovico Maresca Port Workers Company
Interporto Padova looking for a potential partner to participate in the terminal activity
Padua
The market research will end on January 31st
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
New logistics company GTS Horizon established in Verona
Bari
It was founded by the GTS group and Simone Gatto De Chirico (De Chirico Srl)
In the third quarter, freight transported on Austrian railways increased by +1.8%
Vienna
In the first nine months of 2024 the increase was +1.7%
Uiltrasporti, the reverse change of VAT in the budget law is good
Rome
Verzari: we hope that this measure will be made structural in the future
Circle acquires Telepass Innova's Infomobility and Telematics business units
Milan
The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros
Tender for construction of Albanian port of Porto Romano restarted
Durres
The deadline for submitting bids has been set for February 7th.
Eukor secures renewal of contracts for exporting cars from Korea and China
Lysaker
The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion.
PSA Singapore Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Singapore
The 40 million TEU mark was reached on December 24th
US-based FTV Capital makes offer to acquire Windward
London
London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping
American Halliburton buys Norwegian Optime Subsea
Noted
European company develops technologies for underwater operations
Grimaldi took delivery of the multipurpose ro-ro Great Cotonou
Naples
Next month it will be launched on a new service of the group between China and Nigeria
Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"
Rome
They have been protagonists in the profession of maritime agent for over 60 years
Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara, over five million allocated for the green transition
The Spice
Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles
In November, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +4.3%
Genoa
In the first eleven months of 2024, an increase of +1.1% was recorded
In the first 11 months of 2024, traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +6.4% thanks to mineral oils
Trieste
A decrease of -8.2% was recorded in the port of Monfalcone
Over two and a half quintals of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
The drugs were inside a refrigerated container coming from Ecuador
Manca (Sardinia Region): Promises of allocation of resources for the Kalport agency not fulfilled
Cagliari
Urgent meeting requested with Minister of Labor
Increases in port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Leone: we are committed to adopting measures that do not impact traffic and users
Large quantity of cocaine seized in the port of Olbia
Sassari
39 kilos of drugs discovered hidden in a minivan
From January Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
Noise
The frequency of the shuttle train between Busto Arsizio and Padua will also increase
Port of Ancona, provisional concession granted to Fincantieri plant
Ancona
The new concession will last 40 years
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 annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development
(Tehran Times)
North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia
(NK News)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
In November, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -3.7%
Barcelona
Container handling is growing (+6.3%), but not the weight of containerized cargo (-6.9%)
Saipem awarded new offshore contract by Shell in Nigeria
Milan
For the Italian company it has a value of around 900 million dollars
Rixi briefly illustrates the port reform
Rome
Creation of a publicly controlled company to manage investments and represent the Italian port system
Agreement between RFI and RSE for the study of a magnetic levitation freight transport system
Milan
Maritime safety, agreement signed at MIT to simplify verification procedures
Rome
Inspection and certification activities may be carried out by specifically accredited bodies
In the first eleven months of 2024, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.0%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-2.1%) and liquid bulk (-2.0%) are decreasing
Log In acquires 19,600 square meters of space at Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci
Kansas City
It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company
Prysmian wins two EPCI contracts from French RTE, potentially worth €700 million
Milan
The laying of approximately 640 kilometers of land and underwater cables is planned
Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven
Wilhelmshaven
It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech
Intesa Fincantieri - Sparkle for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables
Trieste
The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the security of the infrastructure
Barcelona terminal operator BEST has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes
Barcelona/The Hague
APM Terminals announces completion of work to increase capacity at MedPort Tangier terminal
Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment company Solix
Helsinki
In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros
Cisl, speed up the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Spice
Necessary to implement works and investments
Works awarded for the expansion of the container terminal in the port of Koper
Coper
The works will be completed by the end of 2027
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2% last month
Hong Kong
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -5.0%
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