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November 27, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
  • Bahri recognised thrice at awards event
  • CMA CGM overweight surcharge from the Mediterranean & Black Sea to Indian Subcontinent
  • Draft Merchant Shipping Bill, 2020 issued for public consultation
  • US Federal Maritime Commission increases global alliances' information monitoring report requirements
  • India seen exporting large value of smartphones this year
  • Rice exports up 70 pc in first six months of fiscal
  • Tariff Related Quota - Implementation in System
  • Maintenance shutdown of oil jetty at Haldia for three days
  • Govt should go for capital expenditure of 2 pc of GDP to pull economy out of the current morass: Rangarajan
  • Indian economy showing stronger-than-expected pick-up in recovery momentum: RBI Governor
  • Chennai Port & airport resume operations
  • First Trade for Peace Week from Nov. 30
  • Tea production down in Nilgiris
  • The next leap in freight forwarding efficiency

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Railfreight the winner
  • South-North intermodal service introduced
  • Three more electric locomotives for lease
  • Ex-Geodis managers enter Pall-Ex network
  • Boaz Levy as IAI's new CEO
  • A mark in Australia's container exchange
  • Oversized in Down Under
  • French carrier promotes road-to-rail shift
  • IAG Cargo back to South Korea
  • Bolloré Logistics bolsters CSR policy
  • Middle East warehouses in the sun
  • MSC lets the sun rise
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Davies Turner picks head of ocean services
  • Bosch adds parking facility near Paris
  • Weekly barge service on the Rhine
  • Skycell's hybrid containers in demand
  • XPO poised for takeover

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
  • We'll carry on flying says Antonov Airlines, despite Russia's AN-124 engine worries
  • FMC cracks down on alliances after complaints of 'unreasonable practices'
  • Carriers eye 'anything floating', while boxship charter market looks to MPVs for tonnage
  • Covid cluster delays air cargo at Shanghai and prompts inspections at ports
  • Shipping groups lobby Amazon chief to support stranded seafarers
  • 'A handful of customs clerks is not enough to prevent post-Brexit traffic chaos'
  • AIT Worldwide expands UK footprint with acquisition of Panther Logistics
  • Against the odds: Klaus-Michael Kuehne and the unthinkable in the supply chain

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
  • Ten kidnapped from cargoship off Nigeria
    Pirates have kidnapped 10 crew members from the St Kitts & Nevis-flagged cargoship Milan near Nigeria's Pennington terminal, according to...
  • Tanker blast shows risk of fallout from Yemen war
    The suspected mine attack on the Greek-owned crude tanker Agrari follows an uptick in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil...
  • Sanctions-busting tanker sales skew S&P values and stall scrapping
    Sale-and-purchase shipbrokers flag concerns over whether know-your-customer principles would withstand US regulatory examination of any transactions
  • Ship leasing and more stable US leadership inject confidence into Hong Kong maritime
    The recent Lloyd's List Hong Kong Ship Finance & Law online forum heard that Hong Kong is well prepared to...
  • LNG marine fuel to be used for Baltic Exchange indices assessments
    Member consultation opened in late November with parallel indices for marine fuel oil and LNG fuel to be piloted
  • Shipping groups call on world's richest man to back seafarers
    'As one of the world's most prominent entrepreneurs, you have unparalleled influence, which we hope you will use to join...
  • Tanker owners seek Libya crude exports lift
    Earnings are failing to find support and remain below operating expenses, even as cargoes head east of Suez, adding to...
  • DFDS joins project to build electricity-powered ferry
    The ferry company and a number of partnering companies are seeking EU funding to cover part of the costs of...
  • Trafigura linked to dual-fuel LPG carrier newbuildings
    The 40,000 cu m vessels, which were contracted at a cost equivalent to about $105m and are scheduled for delivery...
  • Study shows three seafarers died on UK vessels in 2019
    No passengers killed, and no UK merchant vessels of 100 gt or more lost for 10th year in succession
  • Middle East leads fall in global crude tonne-mile demand
    Lower tonne-mile demand on benchmark routes from the region underpins flat-lining tanker rates as October and September see volumes 15%...
  • Support the seafarers making Black Friday a reality
    Seafarers have transported retail goods needed to satisfy the demand generated by platforms such as Amazon 'throughout some of the...
  • New legislation will boost Dubai's appeal
    For the third consecutive year, Dubai ranked ahead of Rotterdam, Hamburg, New York and Tokyo - and its status is...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Maersk Product Tankers linked to $400m deal for 14 MR vessels | Greek-owned aframax damaged in blast...
  • Indonesian coal trade lends support to panamax bulkers
    Wood Mackenzie expects China to purchase 20m tonnes of seaborne coal later in December or January next year. This, in...
  • ExxonMobil Asia Pacific to see leadership change in 2021
    ExxonMobil is one of the biggest foreign investors in the manufacturing sector in Singapore, with its local unit's facilities including...
  • Regulators investigate congestion at key US ports
    Federal Maritime Commissioner Dan Maffei said the formation of shipping alliances has created 'more efficiency on the ocean side of...
  • Tokyo Gas teams up to bid for offshore wind projects
    Tokyo Gas is branching into offshore wind, which the Japanese government has identified as a key future source of energy...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
  • Tanker explosion fails to boost rates with Opec+ talks in focus
  • Pirates abduct 10 seafarers from cargoship off Nigeria
  • Study calls for scrubber discharge ban despite IMO 2020 mandate
  • Hurtigruten sells 56-year-old cruiseship as training vessel
  • Shipowners call on Jeff Bezos to stand up for stranded seafarers
  • StealthGas ekes out profit amid headwinds from Covid-19 and charterer insolvency
  • Viking and China Merchants form cruise venture despite pandemic challenges
  • Bo Cerup-Simonsen: everyone has a role to play in cutting emissions
  • DFDS teams with ABB to develop powerful hydrogen ropax
  • UK warns of dangers of drink after crewman crushed on cargoship
  • Borealis makes up for lost time as box market booms
  • Cooldown cargo arrives for Shell's soon-to-restart Prelude FLNG
  • Sogestran and De Poli join forces to buy Team Tankers' European fleet
  • Hunter warns second wave pushes VLCC 'inflection point' further in 2021
  • Older vessels in the firing line as IMO carbon rules are made clear
  • Hapag-Lloyd set to pioneer new tank material for LNG-fuelled boxships at DSME
  • Trafigura orders LPG-fuelled gas carrier duo at Hyundai Mipo
  • Lepta continues growth path with kamsarmax order at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding
  • Adnoc L&S closes in on VLCC newbuilding sextet at DSME

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
  • Career Tracks: World Shipping Council elects CEOs co-chairs
    Hapag-Lloyd and ONE chief executives will lead the "unified voice of liner shipping."

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
  • OPEC cuts, Libyan crude output remain bullish for HSFO: Platts Analytics
    **Growing scrubber uptake bullish for HSFO **Lower refinery run rates supporting HSFO **Arbitrage window to Asia effectively closed
  • NWE gasoline exports to WAF fall in November: Kpler
    **First decline in gasoline flows for 7 months **Flurry of floating storage fixtures
  • Rosneft close to completing upgrades at Russian refineries
    **Hydrocrackers at Achinsk, Komsomolsk, Novokuybishev and Tuaps ready for launch ** Company converting heavier products into lighter output
  • NWE oil product flat prices hit multi-month highs as crude finds support
    ** Low demand in the middle distillates prompt market ** Fuel oil tight on reduced runs
  • LNG BUNKER WEEKLY: India to invest in LNG dispensing stations; first bio-LNG project begins construction in Amsterdam
    **India to invest $1.35 billion in 1,000 new LNG stations by 2023 **Companies start first bio-LNG project at Amsterdam
  • Upswing in demand for Baltic fuel oil sparks rise in shipping rates
    **Freight rates see upward pressure amid high bookings **Tightness in fuel oil set to ease as flows return to Europe
  • REFINERY NEWS: Sinopec Shanghai halts Nov-Dec low sulfur marine fuel output amid works
    **Halt part of scheduled maintenance **Refinery was first in China to produce VLSFO
  • PetroChina International to participate in INE's physical VLSFO overseas deliveries
    **Volumes may be available in Singapore and Fujairah **Will be first Chinese futures contract to allow overseas delivery
  • Big data seen cutting red tape for bunker industry
    **Emissions transparency first step toward GHG reduction **Digitalization a path to greater credit access
  • Jan-Oct container throughput at Brazil's Itajai, Pecem ports rises on year
    **Freight rates up since summer **Strong demand may last some months yet
  • Tanker damaged in Saudi port in latest spate of oil attacks
    The vessel carries a Maltese flag and had recently completed a voyage from Rotterdam, Netherlands.
  • India's MRPL offers country's first spot LSFO cargo for export since June
    "We've raised production of low sulfur fuel oil over the last couple of months, and have been building up inventory to offer some cargo for export," a source said.
  • Singapore Dec LSFO arbitrage inflow from West likely similar to Nov: traders
    Singapore is expected to receive about 2.5 million mt of LSFO, from the West in December.
  • Reforming spread up on Singapore naphtha, against sharp rise in freight netback
    "The regional MR market is partly stronger from the PG side-Singapore, Thailand and Brunei exports are active," said a Singapore-based shipbroker.
  • Singapore HSFO bunker sales likely to stay robust after crossing 1 mil mt in Oct
    "Singapore has three things going for it: excellent bunkering infrastructure, tank storage and blending expertise," a supplier said.

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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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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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