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December 2, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2021
  • CMA CGM implements incentive program to ease congestion at ports of Los Angeles & Long Beach
  • Schedule reliability continues to be under 40% in 2021
  • Yang Ming takes delivery of another 11,000-TEU vessel for long-haul service
  • Continuation of anti-dumping duty on Chinese tiles recommended
  • Electronic filing of Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC)/Registration Certificate (RC) through the Common Digital Platform w.e.f. 06th December 2021
  • Andhra Pradesh developing non-major ports
  • Ports seeing continuous capacity augmentation/upgradation & enhanced income: Minister
  • Chinubhai Kalidass & Bros. moves dedicated rake with cargo from ICD Viramgam to Mundra Port
  • DB Schenker announces new partnership to accelerate transition to all-electric urban vehicle fleet
  • Maersk Indian Subcontinent & Middle East Market Update (Nov. 2021)
  • PSA inks agreement to acquire BDP International
  • India at 8.4 pc in Q2, the fastest-growing major economy in the world
  • Maritime And Logistics Awards (MALA) 2021 sees a packed house as key decision-makers & others again come together under one roof

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Block train links Lübeck with Milan
  • Rolling highway hits record
  • Singapore investment in US-American player
  • Car maker introduces e-trucks
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen names new CEO
  • Is green transport a question of money?
  • UPM extends contract with Anker
  • Scania picks Stefano Fedel
  • Sobotram sells Transports Perrier
  • 750 million vaccines via Brussels Airport
  • MOL deepens level of integration
  • Savino del Bene: new air cargo tracking system
  • New waybill requirements for Mexico
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • XPO chooses Carla Nascimento
  • WFS expands at Copenhagen Airport
  • First flight of Textron's "Denali"

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2021
  • Hapag-Lloyd stumps up 'eye-watering' $130,000 a day for panamax charter
  • President Biden sets out to build bridges to re-connect 'a new America'
  • PSA snaps-up US forwarder BDP in its quest for an 'internet of logistics'
  • ATC on the runway as it finally finds a sister carrier with an EU AOC
  • Singapore completes first phase of Tuas mega-port with two new berths
  • Brexit proves to be a boon for Ireland-Europe direct services
  • E-commerce boom raises the bar on supply chain speed for shipper Sauder
  • Against the odds: No rat traps sprung as BDP sale saga ends with PSA biting

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2021
  • Maritime Partners acquires J. Russell Flowers 1,000+ vessels
    Maritime Partners LLC, through its managed funds, has acquired from J. Russell Flowers Inc. and its affiliates (JRF), a diversified portfolio of over 1,000 marine vessels operating on bareboat charter. JRF's fleet
  • JMS completes concept design for LUMCON research vessel
    JMS Naval Architects, Mystic, Conn., has completed the concept design of a 125-foot Gulf Coast research vessel for Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON). JMS was competitively awarded a contract from LUMCON to provide
  • Coast Guard cites fishing vessel operator for negligence on Columbia River
    The Coast Guard issued a Notice of Violation to the owner and master aboard a 48-foot commercial fishing vessel for negligence while operating in conditions of restricted visibility and a failure to
  • Stena RoRo's E-Flexer Salamanca delivered to Brittany Ferries
    The Salamanca, the second of five ships in the E-Flexer class ordered by Stena RoRo for Brittany Ferries, was delivered on November 30. The vessel is the sixth E-Flexer of 12 ordered
  • Alfa Laval and Wallenius move ahead on wind propulsion JV
    Aiming to take the Oceanbird wind power solution to commercial reality, Alfa Laval and Wallenius have finalized their previously announced joint venture on the wing sail project for wind propulsion. On November
  • Cruises return to the Port NOLA with 285 ship calls for 2022
    Both ocean-going and inland river cruises are scheduled to make a comeback at the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) in 2022. The arrival of the Norwegian Breakaway on November 21 at
  • Upper Mississippi River navigation season comes to an end
    The St. Paul Engineer District locked the last tow to depart St. Paul, Minn., November 23-ending the 2021 navigation season on the Upper Mississippi River. Marquette Transportation's M/V Jonathan Erickson, pushing five
  • Op-Ed: Using "smart data" to drive ESG progress for shipowners
    By Carole Plessy, Head of Maritime, OneWeb Shipowners and operators are under increasing pressure from investors, regulators, and customers to demonstrate strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance. Carole Plessy, Head of

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2021
  • GasLog orders four LNG carriers at Daewoo
    Latest orders promise to lift the GasLog fleet to 24 LNG carriers with another 15 owned by US-listed subsidiary GasLog...
  • Be careful what you mean by zero emissions, MSC's Darr warns
    MSC's policy chief says shipping should be careful about aiming for absolute zero emissions for risk of excluding transition or...
  • Climate change increases risk of liquefaction of bulk cargoes
    Legal and technical experts highlight the potential risk, following a number of non-fatal incidents this year, and have identified ways...
  • American Club defends accountancy treatment of supplementary calls
    S&P rating remains one notch above junk and American Hellenic H&M provider still losing money
  • UK supply chain faces disruption throughout 2022
    The UK is seeking to understand what factors created the supply chain disruption that led to empty shelves, delayed deliveries...
  • Larger sizes lead gains in dry bulk market
    Daily spot rates for panamaxes advanced by 20% over the past week, followed by capesizes, which increased by 11%, although...
  • New variant sparks flashback to global crew-change chaos
    ICS has expressed concerns about potential impact on crew change ahead of Christmas. Singapore has already moved to restrict the...
  • Carriers' annual profits poised to top $100bn
    The windfall profits are changing the structure of the sector as carriers diverge in their strategies and visions for the...
  • Daily Briefing
    CMA CGM offers incentives to ease congestion at California's ports | Climate summit showed shipping is ready to make changes...
  • Focus on shippers and ocean carriers as US retail sales rise
    The US government has given major shippers 45 days to provide information on the causes of continuing supply chain disruption
  • PSA acquires US supply chain firm to extend end-to-end capability
    The deal marks a significant and strategic step forward in PSA's vision to co-create an 'internet of logistics', says chief...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2021
  • Ashley Furniture buys US truckload carrier
  • Shippers, carriers welcome Australian federal maritime probe
  • Fee reduction, financial incentives aim to decongest LA-LB
  • Omicron impact on container shipping hinges on political response
  • Congested US airports push trans-Pacific air cargo rate to record high
  • PSA steps into end-to-end logistics market with BDP acquisition

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2021
  • Contagion: first US Omicron case sends shipping stocks reeling
  • Bulk shipping software start-up Voyager Portal scores $8.4m in funding round
  • Teekay LNG sale gets go-ahead from shareholders and customers
  • Dutch hydrogen propulsion research group wins €24m subsidy
  • The crew change crisis is easing, but omicron variant risks loom
  • Shandong sells ships and seeks to diversify as it revives IPO plan
  • Pacific Basin offers 'green COAs' through carbon offsetting
  • Huge Indian imports and congestion drive VLGC rates to 10-month highs
  • MOL lines up $1.1bn spend on share acquisitions
  • Windward targets more AI firepower with $46m London IPO
  • 'Scrapped' former Maran VLCC re-emerges under new management
  • Navios returns to Zhoushan Changhong for box quartet
  • Ammonia-fuelled Castor Initiative brings Singapore's Jurong Port aboard
  • Costa Concordia salvage master Nick Sloane to head ISU
  • 'Pivotal' quarter puts Greek bulker owner Globus back in the black
  • Growing Chinese demand for LNG boosting gas carrier tonne-miles
  • Petrobras tanker trio finally heads to Alang as scrap prices plummet
  • Germany's Greens put shipping in Europe's carbon crosshairs
  • Last orders: tanker delivery window shutting for 2024, Frontline says
  • DSME rakes in orders for six LNG carriers worth $1.25bn
  • Will bulkers continue to form China's newbuilding bedrock?

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2021
  • Ships in California logjam now stuck off Mexico, Taiwan and Japan
    Despite claims to the contrary, the ship backlog is not getting smaller. Vessels are waiting on both sides of the Pacific.
  • Mega port operator PSA to buy US freight forwarder BDP
    The largest container terminal operator in the world is buying BDP, a midsize U.S. freight forwarder.
  • How to fight the 'silent massacre' of whale-ship collisions
    As demand for shipping increases, whales are more at risk of colliding with vessels. A new certification provides strategies to prevent collisions.
  • Walmart rents space for pop-up container yards near major ports
    Major retailers and suppliers reassured the White House they have a handle on supply chain volatility and can meet consumer demand.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2021
  • Ships in California logjam now stuck off Mexico, Taiwan and Japan
    Despite claims to the contrary, the ship backlog is not getting smaller. Vessels are waiting on both sides of the Pacific.
  • Mega port operator PSA to buy US freight forwarder BDP
    The largest container terminal operator in the world is buying BDP, a midsize U.S. freight forwarder.
  • How to fight the 'silent massacre' of whale-ship collisions
    As demand for shipping increases, whales are more at risk of colliding with vessels. A new certification provides strategies to prevent collisions.
  • Walmart rents space for pop-up container yards near major ports
    Major retailers and suppliers reassured the White House they have a handle on supply chain volatility and can meet consumer demand.

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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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