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BRIEFS
August 13, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • China-US west coast rates rise despite projections to the contrary
  • Vizhinjam becomes needed for crew changes given travel bans
  • 1,768-TEU Liberian sails on after damaging lock in Keel Canal
  • Canada's Prince Rupert gets the green light to expand terminal
  • Cargo volumes fall in India's dozen state-owned major ports
  • Home Depot to opens three distribution centres near Atlanta
  • Cathay Pacific makes changes in cargo management department
  • Leading Malaysian GSA signs exclusive deal to handle IAG Cargo
  • Kerry Logistics named Most Honoured by Institutional Investor

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 12, 2020
  • 2020 Q3 demand resurgence likely on the Transpacific
  • CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal launches new direct services to Indian Subcontinent & Europe
  • London has over 80% share of global maritime arbitration market
  • Govt constitutes committee to determine ceiling rates under RoDTEP scheme
  • Andaman & Nicobar to be a hub of port-led development: PM
  • APSEZ reports steady increase in cargo throughput across ports from July
  • Disposal of un-claimed/un-cleared/seized/ confiscated goods
  • U-Freight adds second consolidation hub for China-Europe rail freight service
  • National Infrastructure Pipeline online dashboard launched
  • 'Although the economy is facing short-term impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, it will come out of it soon & regain its momentum'
  • Avashya Foundation plays stellar role in helping underprivileged students clear HSC exams with flying colours

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 12, 2020
  • Covid vaccine: is air cargo ready for 'the biggest product launch in history?
  • New UPS surcharges seem to be closing van doors to large-volume shippers
  • HMM finally sails into the black after 21 quarters, but half-year is still red
  • Flexport offers shippers free transport carbon footprint calculator
  • Ship cited in Beirut blast hasn't sailed in seven years, NYT finds
  • Fashion industry says cancellations will endure in Q3, and beyond
  • Ports in liner shipping: understanding their position and connectivity
  • Supply chain radar: The ocean freight debacle? Amazon and Flexport gain share
  • Under the radar: Sneak peek at Yang Ming's numbers
  • Supply chain radar: Absent major M&A, CH Robinson pushes tech (again)

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 12, 2020
  • WFSA adds COVID-19 risk reduction to ferry competition requirements
    The Worldwide Ferry Safety Association (WFSA) is adding new requirements for its eighth Annual International Student Design Competition for a Safe Affordable Ferry that reflect the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. This
  • VIDEO: CITGO Lake Charles unit receives AWO safety award
    The American Waterways Operators' Tankering & Barge Operations Subcommittee has presented its inaugural safety award to AWO affiliate member CITGO Petroleum Corporation's Lake Charles, La. Marine Department and facility. The CITGO unit
  • Robert Socha joins Conrad Shipyard
    Morgan City, La., headquartered Conrad Shipyard, LLC reports that Robert A. Socha has joined the company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In this role, Socha will lead the company's sales
  • First of six LNG-fueled box ships completes trials
    The first in a series of six LNG-fueled neo-Panamax containerships has successfully completed sea and LNG gas trials in Korea. The ships are being built for Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping at the
  • Japanese R&D project aims to speed development of ammonia fueling
    With growing interest in ammonia as a carbon-free future marine fuel, NYK Line, shipbuilder Japan Marine United Corporation, and ClassNK have signed a joint R&D agreement on the commercialization of an ammonia
  • Lauro-led OSV operator sells two AHTs, files for Chapter 11
    At 9.02 a.m. ET yesterday, Emanuele Lauro led Hermitage Offshore Services Ltd. (NYSE:PSV) reported that it had sold its only two anchor handling tug supply vessels, Then, at 10.56 p.m., the company

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 12, 2020
  • Chinese port congestion accounts for 40% of crude floating storage
    The pace and scale with which floating storage around the world can be unwound over the second half of 2020...
  • 'Why are we still talking about gender equality in shipping?'
    'Gender equality is not a numbers game,' says senior lecturer who started her career in the maritime industry 30 years...
  • Scorpio's offshore unit files for bankruptcy amid oil slump
    Hermitage sought protection from creditors in the US Bankruptcy Court in New York to restructure its debts while it continues...
  • UN sends grains to disaster-hit Beirut
    WFP is carrying out a six-month food supply operation and plans to ship in 130,000 tonnes of wheat flour and...
  • Brexit casts cloud over UK port throughput
    British International Freight Association asks government to 'put some meat on the bones' of Brexit border operating model announcements, while...
  • DFDS' outlook improves as ferry trade reopens
    DFDS reported a slim profit and cautious optimism as passenger travel in Europe restarted and the fall in freight volumes...
  • Weekly briefing: Beirut container terminal reopens; fears for stricken capesize off Mauritius
    Minimal damage caused to the terminal in Beirut means that container traffic has resumed calls to the port, while Mauritius...
  • Changing lanes: Carriers' regional strategies
    While capacity has been withdrawn significantly on the major east-west trades, carriers have moved to up their offering on regional...
  • V.Group confirmed as manager for Xihe tankers
    The deal between Xihe and V.Group was announced just a day before a scheduled court hearing on an application by...
  • Shippers must adapt to new realities of container shipping
    Shippers and cargo owners face paying premium prices for 'normal' services as cargo rolling and delays become more common and...
  • What now after Temasek scraps Singapore's proposed yard merger?
    Temasek's decision not to proceed with a partial offer for Keppel Corp signals that it is not going all out to...
  • Maersk Tankers hires chief commercial officer
    The latest announcement highlights that the shipping industry is right to be bringing in people with the skills to digitalise...
  • Blankings push HHLA to steep first-half loss
    This disruption in global trade during the pandemic has led to an economic contraction that could continue to impact the...
  • CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd resume Beirut operations
    CMA CGM says processes and clearing formalities related to containerised csrgo are almost back to normal and should be fully operational within...
  • Samudera Shipping names new chief in management reshuffle
    New chief executive Bani Mulia is the chairman's son and has spent the last 20 years in various corporate roles
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Beirut container terminal resumes operation | Mauritius prepares for 'worst case scenario' over grounded bulker | Libya...
  • HMM benefits from record transpacific rates but warns of ongoing risks
    The combination of freight rate hikes and carriers' capacity reinstatement shows Chinese exporters now want to ship as many products...
  • Hong Kong port operators close in on approval for joint venture
    Alliance members' dominance in the Gateway market was seen as "unlikely to be subject to effective competitive constraint" and they...
  • Japanese firms combine to develop liquefied ammonia carrier
    The trio will also work together to develop a barge equipped with a floating storage and regasification facility exclusively for...
  • APM Terminals throughput increases at the port of Mobile
    Walmart in 2018 opened a $135m distribution centre in Mobile - a facility that represents around 50,000 teu of imports per...
  • Governments have created crew crisis but charterers can help solve it, says ICS
    After months of frustration, certain shipowners have begun to criticise the chartering community for contributing little to crew change efforts...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 12, 2020
  • JOC Uncharted: Surging volumes send retailers scrambling for truck capacity
  • Rail congestion lingers in LA, but small glimmer of hope
  • Bangladesh to allow foreign companies in port operations
  • August MPV index eyes narrow gain after COVID-19 low
  • HMM warns of uncertain second half after H1 rebound

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 12, 2020
  • Pangaea Logistics sells bulker amid lower quarterly profit
  • NYSE takes first steps to yank Hermitage Offshore listing following Chapter 11 move
  • Iran reportedly detains Greek-linked tanker in Middle East Gulf
  • Silversea Cruises charters vessel to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Judge allows family of Sanchi crew to seek answers on tanker tragedy
  • Australia LNG cargo makes rare trade east to South America
  • Japan's Nisshin Shipping is making a return to MR tanker segment with newbuildings
  • Consolidation: M&A buzz returns to shipping as uncertainty lifts
  • Braemar says European emission trading system to benefit LNG-fuelled vessels
  • Braemar ACM snaps up team from Lightship in Geneva boost
  • Singapore circuit breaker takes its toll on Kim Heng results
  • Maersk executive takes helm at Westwood Shipping
  • Philly Shipyard announces death of chief financial officer
  • Asmeri Herry set to drive growth in Samudera Indonesia's domestic shipping business
  • Shareholders back Sembcorp Marine recapitalisation and demerger

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 12, 2020
  • Trade outlook clouds Port of Oakland forecast
    "We're not doing any victory celebrations because the trade outlook remains unclear as long as the pandemic is with us."
  • Trans-Pacific 'going crazy' as demand defies pandemic pessimists
    Asia-U.S. ocean freight rates are hitting record highs as import demand outpaces vessel supply.
  • HMM makes steep climb toward profitability
    Operating profit "turnaround" of more than $300 million reported.
  • GECAS stocks up on 737-800 converted freighters
    GE Capital Aviation Services now has 74 orders for Boeing to convert versatile, narrow-body passenger planes for express and e-commerce services.
  • Magma Aviation adds 747-400 freighter to fleet
    Magma has a nose for cargo. It will operate a new 747 that can open its front end to load big shipments.
  • Cargo congestion plagues Sydney Airport in Australia
    Shippers are facing delays at Sydney Airport in Australia because cargo terminals are buried in cargo.
  • South Carolina Ports laying groundwork for larger ships
    State-of-the-art rubber-tired gantry cranes will have 169 feet of lift height.
  • International trade at Texas ports falls sharply
    Imports of auto parts, passenger cars and commercial trucks into Texas ports declined 23% through the first six months of the year.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 12, 2020
  • Hong Kong's marine fuel 0.5%S differential hits 2-month low as 14-day quarantine diverts demand
    "Demand has dropped by at least 40% in August," one supplier said.
  • Argentina may extend COVID-19 lockdown in latest setback for oil output
    YPF, the country's biggest oil producer and refiner, saw its refinery utilization rate plummet to a low of 47% in April.
  • Fujairah Data: Oil Products stocks dip for seventh consecutive week
    Stockpiles are now the lowest since April 20 and have declined 21% from the all-time high of 30.71 million barrels on June 1.
  • Brazil's Petrobras sets low-sulfur diesel sales record in July
    Petrobras sold 1.78 million cubic meters of low-sulfur diesel in July.
  • Efforts to contain oil spill in Mauritius from Wakashio carrier underway
    About 3,894 mt of low-sulfur fuel oil, 207 mt of diesel oil and 90 mt of lubricant oil were on board the MV Wakashio.
  • Singapore's MPA launches next-generation patrol crafts amid continued vigil
    MPA has also deployed two new patrol launches for flag and port state control inspections.

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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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