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September 7, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
  • Japan's first: LNG-fuelled tugboat uses carbon neutral LNG
  • NYK & Fujitsu streamline stowage planning for car carriers
  • Coffee exports rise during January-August
  • India proposes to impose additional import duties on EU products
  • Berthing windows boost service delivery at APM Terminals Apapa
  • Closure of big lock at Kiel-Canal's Brunsbuettel
  • CMA CGM Kaohsiung Terminal starts a new chapter
  • Increase of permissible beam at Visakhapatnam Port
  • FedEx Express strengthens cross-border e-commerce capabilities
  • Maersk firm buys 16 battery-electric trucks for Southern California warehousing & distribution fleet
  • Safety Management Seminar held for JICA-supported Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project
  • Zodiac Tank Container Terminals also commences 'road tanker' cleaning operations, bringing a new dimension to environmental protection initiatives
  • India's economic activity seen picking up with further upside to growth: Moody's
  • Ahmedabad Custom Brokers' Association organises free vaccination drive
  • CMA CGM Group partners in organising World Conservation Congress
  • Gujarat Maritime Board conducts 3-day Leadership Development Programme for its senior officials at IIM-Ahmedabad

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Cargo-partner expands intermodal services
  • Kiwi Rail prepares for next peak season
  • Dionne Redpath to be first COO
  • e-vehicles run between Canada and USA
  • Ten newbuilds for Canada
  • Building a bridgehead in Panama
  • PAL seeks Chapter 11 protection
  • When major shippers change sides
  • Egypt to electrify 660 km of its rail network
  • One of the last great port entrepreneurs
  • Denholm takes over
  • Kazakhstan orders two A400M
  • Michael Perschke elected CEO
  • Belgians comment environmental report
  • Australia Post also wins
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • More efficient and cost-effective at EWR

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
  • Carriers becoming cautious of 'gung-ho' long-term box ship chartering
  • NITL claims alliances create 'super-carrier distortion' to liner shipping market
  • Chip shortages force desperate carmakers to put the brakes on production
  • Insurance warning as bulk carriers rush to cash in by carrying containers
  • DSV 'globetrotting' by air, as capacity issues bite and markets are in 'meltdown'
  • New price hikes see congestion charges 'permanent' on inland waterways
  • A new crisis for Australian exporters, after fires, drought and pandemic
  • A digital ecosystem supporting sustainable multimodal supply chains
  • Dionne Redpath appointed Europa Worldwide's first chief operating officer
  • Chris Durrant is ABP's new terminal manager for Hams Hall
  • Supply chain radar: IKEA fever, Scan Global, CMIC - poster child of the pandemic
  • Ong Siew-Wei to lead DB Schenker teams in Japan and NE Asia

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
  • ICS proposes global levy on ship carbon emissions
    In a submission to the International Maritime Organization, the International Chamber of Shipping, (ICS) has sput forward a comprehensive proposal for a global levy on carbon emissions from ships. ICS, which represents

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
  • Sustainable shipping fund eyes first investments
    A fund set up by French asset manager Eurazeo has raised €115m ($136.4m) to invest in small and mid-size sustainable...
  • Disruptions hit container shipment volumes
    Figures from CTS show volumes have slipped back from their highs in May. But ever-higher price indices indicate it is...
  • IUMI 2021: Marine insurance growing strongly despite coronavirus
    'The increase in absolute premiums is a sign of the market recovering ... The shares are relatively stable, with a...
  • Habben Jansen: No rates relief in sight for shippers in 2022
    The slow movement of ships and containers is taking up large amounts of capacity at a period of high demand...
  • Chinese hull market overtakes Lloyd's
    Lloyd's, for centuries the world's dominant marine insurer, continues to witness sharp decline in premium volumes as lines on graph...
  • Modern Terminals aims for carbon neutrality by 2050
    The shorter-term goal is to remove all direct greenhouse gas emissions at its terminals by 2030
  • Kawasaki secures dual-fuel VLGC from Eneos Ocean
    According to the Japanese shipyard, the advantage of this dual-purpose vessel is its capability to simultaneously carry LPG, which is...
  • Box lines face US probe over hazardous goods restrictions
    A shortage of imported chemical products could jeopardise US industry. In the light of this, carriers face yet more scrutiny...
  • Daily Briefing
    All hail the smart shipping revolution| Dry bulker bonanza drives owners to pay premium for resales| Impact of hurricane on...
  • Foreign vessels entering China's territorial waters must check in
    Vessels that fail to report as required could face punishments from the local maritime authority
  • Hyundai Glovis plans foray into gas shipping
    The logistics unit of South Korean conglomerate Hyundai Motor will invest more than $170m in ordering two VLGCs as part...
  • Green shipping group sees methanol bet as 'step in right direction'
    Green shipping advocates say methanol offers several significant advantages over ammonia and liquefied natural gas
  • Shipowners propose global carbon levy
    The International Chamber of Shipping and Intercargo have proposed a global carbon levy, but have not set a price for...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
  • Shipping groups propose carbon emissions levy to IMO

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
  • Capesize rates tumble over bauxite amid Guinea's political unrest
  • Extreme weather events to increase spikes in tanker freight rates, Gibson says
  • Crewman shot in pirate raid on offshore vessel in Gabon
  • Ciner swoops on Cara Shipping capesize duo in debut secondhand deal
  • 2021 shaping up as record year for LNG carrier demolition sales
  • Ernst Russ reveals eight new containership charters as rates jump 50%
  • Ponant's first LNG-fuelled cruiseship reaches North Pole
  • World's first LNG-fuelled VLCC begins sea trial in Chinese waters
  • 'Astonishing' order boom drives car carrier newbuild prices ever upwards
  • Former Marvin-managed tanker auctioned in Piraeus
  • Western Bulk strikes to raise $15m from Oslo listing in hot markets
  • MPCC cleans up capital structure with $3.5m warrant buyback
  • International Chamber of Shipping proposes carbon levy and climate fund
  • Franbo Lines picks Shin Kurushima to build handysize bulk carriers
  • Explosion and blaze rock containership in Vietnam
  • Facebook and Amazon urge Malaysia to allow overseas cable ships to operate
  • Golar LNG is sticking with its shipping as market prospects brighten
  • Karl Fredrik Staubo sets about delivering at Golar LNG
  • So what is the 'right' price of container freight?
  • Bangladesh's Meghna Group adds two Maybulk supramaxes to growing fleet
  • US Gulf shipping looks to reboot after Hurricane Ida devastation
  • Kawasaki bags LPG-fuelled VLGC order from Eneos Ocean

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
  • BP delivers first Asia-Pacific carbon offset cargo to CPC Taiwan
    BP's first carbon offset LNG cargo was supplied in July to Sempra LNG at the Energia Costa Azul terminal in Mexico, and underscores a growing trend for decarbonized LNG shipments around the world.
  • China needs $21 trillion investment to achieve 2060 carbon neutrality target: official
    Value of carbon trading needs to reach $46.48 billion
  • Linde, Hydrogen Utopia to deploy plastic waste-to-hydrogen technology in Poland
    **Waste plastic to produce 3 mt/day hydrogen **Targets $3.50/kg hydrogen sales price
  • Shipping bodies launch fresh proposals to curb emissions
    **Renewable ammonia could be over three times costlier than fuel oil **Platts voluntary CEC credits at $7.00/mtCO2e
  • INTERVIEW: Sizable uptick in methanol bunkers ahead: Methanol Institute COO
    **A.P. Moller-Maersk plans set to accelerate push towards methanol bunkering **Methanol inclusion in IMO IGF Code in Nov 2020 boosts its prospects
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude slips as demand concerns move into focus
    According to data from the US department of labor Sept. 3, non-farm payrolls in the US rose 235,000 in August, down from the 1.05 million increase reported in July and far lower than market expectations of a rise of over 700,000.
  • EUROPE AND AFRICA RESIDUAL AND MARINE FUEL: Key market indicators this week
    Sentiment for 0.5%S FO was expected to become more bullish this week, after traders reported similar sentiment last week. There were some arbitrage cargoes heard heading East, which was helping to absorb volumes.
  • Insurers' union calls on IMO for greater alternative marine fuel regulation
    **Demand for renewable fuels is growing **Steps are being taken to address safety but more work remains
  • Asia residual fuels: Key market indicators for Sep 6-10
    The north Asian bunker market is expected to see sufficient supply at most major ports, but bunker premiums are likely to stay firm in line with Singapore cargoes.
  • South Korea low sulfur bunker fuel prices rise on tightened supplies
    "Demand has been sufficient over the past week but we have not seen supplies keep up. This has driven the prices up and is likely to improve premiums from where they are now," said a bunker supplier in South Korea.

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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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