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September 1, 2020
International Transport Journalweb site
  • Two-year long trial for e-vans
  • New appointments at Port of Corpus Christi
  • Spreading from and to Wuhan
  • Elite Partners Capital acquires warehouse in Poland
  • Increasing capacity for grain transport
  • Calling Cork
  • IELA elects new chairman and board members
  • Segro expands
  • LNG fuelling station opened in Antwerp harbour
  • Swire's new vessel in the Pacific
  • Partnering with Qatar Airways Cargo at Heathrow
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New delivery contract enhances position in UK
  • Jentsch Logistik rebranded
  • Port of Lübeck feels the impact
  • Kerry Logistics: core net profit up 26% in H1
  • Passenger airline becomes cargo-only carrier

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 31, 2020
  • Market insight: The new AP Møller-Mærsk is born

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 31, 2020
  • Mauritius: Tug involved in Wakashio clean up sinks
    Mauritius media are reporting that a Mauritius Port Authority (MPA) tug has sunk in the course of assisting the continuing clean-up efforts following the grounding of the capesize bulker Wakashio. Four of
  • PODCAST: Jones Walker talks COVID-19 litigation
    In this edition of Listen Up!, we talk with Ford Wogan and Sara Kuebel of law firm Jones Walker to explore COVID-19's impact on maritime litigation. Wogan and Kuebel explain what the
  • Case Study: Unmanned hydrographic survey operations for higher quality data collection & increased safety
    SPONSORED CONTENT: Deep BV has upgraded a survey vessel with an SM300 autonomy system that enables unmanned and reduced-crew configurations, as well as shoreside remote-helm and payload control. DEEP'S OBJECTIVES: To improve
  • Japan to trial world's first ship-based CO2 capture system
    The idea of using on-board carbon capture to reduce CO2 emissions from ships is starting to move beyond the realms of theoretical speculation. A project backed by the Maritime Bureau of Japan's
  • Floating Crew Facilitation Center part of new Singapore crew change procedures
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is taking enhanced measures to further secure safe port operations and facilitate crew change. Among the added precautionary measures for ships calling at Singapore
  • DNV GL says remote in-water surveys using ROV are a world first
    Classification society DNV GL reports that it has carried out the world's first in-water remote ship surveys, using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). In-water bottom surveys using ROVs have now been carried

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 31, 2020
  • China Merchants terminal deals with CMA CGM stall amid 'diplomatic' tensions
    Territorial disputes between China and its two neighbours seems to be intensifying. But executives from state-controlled CMPort dismiss concerns over...
  • K Line to work with ClassNK and Mitsubishi on pioneering maritime carbon capture project
    The plant will be deployed on one of K Line's vessels and research and development on compact facility design will...
  • BW LPG bet on ammonia for zero carbon future
    BW LPG might also consider retrofitting the other vessels in their fleet and estimates the payback period to be around...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: One Hundred Ports 2020 | How long can container lines continue to defy gravity? | Ukraine fights flag-hopping...
  • Maybank appoints receiver for Xihe tankers
    Maybank is not pursuing court-supervised recovery of its vessel loans, unlike OCBC Bank. However its loans exposure of $15.3m is...
  • Singapore's Calista platform sees chartering service provider signing on
    Backed by PSA, Global eTrade Services' Calista boasts connections to more than 60 customs nodes and 80 ocean carriers while Marine...
  • SITC orders six containerships at Yangzijiang for $126m
    The six 1,800 teu vessels will be built at yards of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding and will expand SITC's self-owned vessel fleet...
  • Cosco earnings meet analysts' expectation as box shipping rates remain sizzling
    Leading Chinese investment bank CICC expects the state-owned giant to continue to benefit from strong rates even after the traditional...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 31, 2020
  • Purolator expands US-Canada next-day service
  • UHL looks to fill looming offshore wind vessel shortage
  • Qwyk, SimpliShip expand reach into small forwarder networks
  • Small Louisiana port looks to containers for growth
  • Alliance structure hampers expanding container line offerings

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 31, 2020
  • Carnival's AIDA Cruises reportedly seeks $591m in German aid
  • Multinational operation underway to clean Mauritius' beaches
  • Digital sanctions: US seizes websites with alleged links to Iran-Venezuela gasoline trade
  • Reederei Nord aframax tanker held in Primorsk
  • Celsius Tankers fixes first LNG newbuilding to Gunvor's Clearlake Shipping
  • Golar LNG launches US IPO for newly named power unit Hygo
  • Diamond S Shipping's large fleet of Hong Kong-flagged tankers safe from US tax crossfire
  • Golar LNG Partners inks tie-up with Golar Power
  • DVB Bank shaves $1bn from shipping portfolio
  • How DHT Holdings' convertibles helped lower the top on shipping stock returns
  • Digital sanctions: US seizes websites with alleged links to Iran-Venezuela gasoline trade
  • Reederei Nord aframax tanker held in Primorsk
  • Celsius Tankers fixes first LNG newbuilding to Gunvor's Clearlake Shipping
  • Golar LNG launches US IPO for newly named power unit Hygo
  • Diamond S Shipping's large fleet of Hong Kong-flagged tankers safe from US tax crossfire
  • Golar LNG Partners inks tie-up with Golar Power
  • DVB Bank shaves $1bn from shipping portfolio
  • How DHT Holdings' convertibles helped lower the top on shipping stock returns
  • Marine technology groups divest even as digitalisation speeds up
  • Digital ecosystems aim to connect shipowners, start-ups and technology giants
  • Yards struggle to up their game in decarbonisation drive
  • Breaking bonus: Louis from Pittsburgh solves Frontline's problem of over-capacity
  • Stolt-Nielsen confirms chemical carrier fleet buy for tanker arm
  • Densay behind auction buy of former SAM Shipping supramax
  • Green money hunts blue sea deals as owners look to ESG investors in decarbonisation drive
  • HSBC seizes two Somerset Maritime product tankers
  • K Line and Mitsubishi plan seaborne trial of CO2 capture system
  • Singapore to employ floatel trio as it reboots crew change efforts
  • SITC confirms orders for up to 12 feeder containerships

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 31, 2020
  • Supply constraints limited air cargo growth in July
    The air cargo market continued its recovery in July from the depths of the COVID pandemic, but is still far below last year's results. Demand...
  • DCLI expands chassis fleet in US Gulf region
    Direct ChassisLink has added 1,000 new chassis to the Gulf Coast region since its departure from the OCEMA Gulf Consolidated Chassis Pool earlier this year.
  • Stink bug fouls up Australian airfreight
    You'll have to hold your nose if you crush a stink bug. More than a nuisance, the stink bug is a destructive pest that can...
  • Commentary: What makes Alaska's oil industry unique?
    In Alaska, oil and politics (and logistics) mix. Big time.
  • Career Tracks: Delta COO schedules departure
    Delta announces Gil West's departure, Sterling Transportation reports Cristine Olvera's arrival and Leadership Florida picks Frederick Wong to join class.
  • Several regions experience air cargo lull ahead of peak season
    Price inflation has tapered off for many - not all - air cargo markets during the second half of August. Shippers shouldn't get used to...
  • Storm cleanup to cause Louisiana rail shippers some delay
    Class I railroad crews will spend the next two days clearing downed trees and restoring electric power along tracks in southern Louisiana.
  • UPS expanding at Kansas City airport as e-commerce surges (video)
    UPS is a modern-day version of the Pony Express, which operated its eastern terminal outside Kansas City. UPS is adding space at the Kansas City...
  • FreightWaves Flashback 1963: Airplane displaces ship in Saturn S-IV transportation role
    1963: NASA will employ a specially enlarged aircraft to aid in the transport of the Saturn S-IV rocket from California to Florida.
  • FMC assigns truckers' chassis compliant to administrative law judges
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission's Office of Administrative Law Judges is expected to announce an initial decision in this multibillion-dollar complaint against the ocean carriers...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 31, 2020
  • Asian VLCC rate falls below w30 first time in 5 years on weak loading demand
    Dwindling loading demand started to drag down the VLCC market since OPEC+ 9.7 million b/d output cuts came into effect in May.
  • Singapore LSFO-HSFO spread falls to 3-month low on rising LSFO supply
    Bunker suppliers in Singapore reported fewer inquiries for low sulfur bunker fuel in the week ended Aug. 28.
  • Japanese companies advance plans for world's first marine based carbon capture system
    Project being conducted with support from the Maritime Bureau of Japan's MLIT.
  • Crude prices fall after more bullish morning to start the week
    Stronger Chinese data sentiment gives way to more cautious European traders, new EIA report.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive
London
Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April
In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%
Venice
In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)
In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%
Rotterdam
A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.
HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion
Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping
Brussels
The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI
Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply
Singapore
Seascale Energy formed
Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships
Rome
Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines
Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med
Casablanca
50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company
Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa
Genoa
Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%
Barcelona
Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%
In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again
Luxembourg
The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports
Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group
Hamburg
Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%
788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro
The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions
GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early
Palermo
Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary
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ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System
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Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program
Mumbai
The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025
Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities
Rome
Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution
Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy
Abu Dhabi/Trieste
The order is worth 500 million euros
T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops
Brussels
Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels
ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%
Genoa
Cruise passengers down by -11%
Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%
Ljubljana
Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)
Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good
Rome
Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural
In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods
Casablanca
Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)
ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation
Brussels
Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding
Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline
Helsinki
Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%
Cairo
Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.
Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships
Taipei/Keelung
Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue
Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine
Rome
Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders
Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.
Zagreb
Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers
MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast
Geneva
Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York
Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Athens
Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%
Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona
Ancona
Research presented on the potential of the Marche port
HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024
Seoul
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%
AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America
Kongens Lyngby/Madrid
Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company
HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di
Hamburg
The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees
Leghorn
Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep
Lugano
The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%
Algeciras/Valencia
The negative trend continued last month
Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing
Rome
Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83
Naples
Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector
The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea
Rome
The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January
Los Angeles
Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%
Leghorn
Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%
Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana
Ancona
Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West
Genoa
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%
Podgorica
Passengers increased by +16.1%
Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group
Rome
Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India
Naples
On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"
One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal
The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara
The Spice
Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra
Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"
Genoa
It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa
Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker
Genoa
It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%
Nola
Road freight traffic stable
MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
Barcelona
It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months
In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore/HongKong
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%
The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa
Genoa
It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons
Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth
Long Beach
In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)
Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons
Rome
Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system
Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt
Marseille
Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria
Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector
Rome
Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024
Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened
Singapore
It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs
Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari
D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector
Rome
Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System
UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
Milan
The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949
New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
London/Milan
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Valencia
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)
Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express
Milan
The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services
Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck
Genoa
Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari
This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary
Genoa
A series of celebratory events are planned
MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip
Hamburg
The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels
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
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits
(Türkiye Today)
Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy
(The News International, Pakistan)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published
Venice
The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units
Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels
Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo
Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Reykjavik
Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year
Singapore
Revenues up +8.8%
Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%
AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire
The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions
Rome
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed
Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua
The Spice
The frequency is weekly
CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia
Beirut
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports
Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Monk
Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%
Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Immediate strike by workers in the sector
The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly
The Spice
Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices
Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%
DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits
Hedehouse
Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%
Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera
Venice
25-year contract
Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January
Ravenna
Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved
Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January
Joy Taurus
347,917 TEUs were handled
The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti
Rome
The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association
Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships
Hamburg
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.
ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market
Singapore/Seoul
Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US
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