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February 9, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
  • CEVA Logistics strengthens presence in South-East Asia & opens new facility in Vietnam
  • CMA CGM supports American customers with increased capacity in the US
  • Maersk appoints Vikash Agarwal as new Managing Director for South Asia
  • MOL's newest LNG carrier enters service
  • Port of Umm Qasr's Basra Gateway Terminal sets new productivity record
  • Govt highlights efforts to increase exports
  • Rice export prices hit three-year peak on robust demand
  • DP World reports 7.6 pc gross volume growth in Q4 2020
  • Major Ports' extent of volume decline steadily reducing
  • PSA Mumbai registers highest monthly throughput & highest monthly rail volume in Jan.
  • TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS
  • Box drought adds to supply chain chaos on the US West Coast, shows analysis
  • CONCOR creates North-South Auto Logistics Corridor in India with Auto Wagon Rakes
  • Indo-Bangla Protocol route being operationalised: Mandaviya
  • MSC operates special blocktrain in China as part of rail-sea offering
  • New HS classification reference for vaccines & related supplies & equipment
  • Major Port Trusts not part of new PSE policy for strategic disinvestment
  • Operational visibility & automation central to maritime logistics of the future

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Pharma flights 'before the vaccine
  • First LNG freight locomotive
  • A good year for Echo Global
  • Good start for Long Beach
  • Linz Air Cargo Academy achieves Iata status
  • Rambaud switches from Africa to Asia
  • JV for portfolio of leased railcars
  • Expanding global finance & controlling
  • Two stronger links instead of one
  • Antonov charters across Africa
  • Fast BTK corridor
  • Seko distributing Life
  • Italian software goes north
  • Several appointments at the American Club
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Belarus and Russia join forces
  • Ceva Logistics banks on future fairs
  • WFS expands businesses in Seattle

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
  • Liners' deep pockets mean they can outbid charterers for 'anything that floats'
  • As digitisation improves visibility, LCL is becoming more attractive to shippers
  • Call for Vietnam to make its own boxes as it probes shipping rate hikes
  • Ligentia brings in equity partner to 'turbo-charge' growth strategy
  • Government defends role in preparing industry for post-Brexit border controls
  • Air freight: charter service, high rates and volatility the new normal?
  • Against the odds: Enter the Chinese mammoth and goodbye Kerry Logistics
  • Logistics IT specialist Richard Litchfield appointed new MD of Forward Computers

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
  • Kevin Mooney named President of Irving Shipbuilding
    Irving Shipbuilding, Halifax, Nova Scotia, has appointed Kevin Mooney as President. He succeeds former Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) commander Vice-Admiral Kevin M. McCoy, who will return to his family in Maine
  • First vessel gains ABS infectious disease mitigation notation
    A DP3 diving support vessel (DSV) operated by Singapore-based Tasik Subsea has become the first vessel to be awarded an ABS Infectious Disease Mitigation notation. The ABS-classed Southern Star has met the
  • Hapag-Lloyd secures green financing for newbuilds
    Hapag-Lloyd is breaking new ground in financing. It has concluding two initial transactions under the Green Loan Principles of the Loan Market Association (LMA). Both transactions - a syndicated loan of $417
  • L3 Harris awarded FFG 62 systems integration contract
    L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) reports that it has been awarded a contract by shipbuilder Fincantieri Marinette Marine for the shipboard integration and production of major subsystems onboard the U.S. Navy's first Constellation class
  • NYK Line orders LPG dual fueled VLGC duo
    Japan's NYK Line reports that it has ordered its first two liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) dual-fueled very large gas carriers (VLGCs). They will be built at Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd's Sakaide Works
  • Hybrid research cat will feature BAE Hybrigen solution
    BAE Systems has been selected to supply the electric hybrid power and propulsion system for the new maritime research vessel under construction at Derecktor Shipyards of Mamaroneck, N.Y., for the University of

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
  • Qatar embarks on world's largest LNG expansion project
    The project will reaffirm Qatar's claim to the crown as the world's largest LNG exporting country. It will also put...
  • Terminal congestion wreaks havoc on transpacific container capacity
    Ships being held up by port delays are stripping carriers of much needed capacity. Shippers face more pain as lines...
  • Subterfuge shipping investigation: The quiet class purge
    Over the last 12 months, classification societies have quietly purged many of the tankers shipping Iranian and Venezuelan crude from...
  • VLCC attacked off Gabon
    An attempt to board the Bahamas-flagged very large crude carrier Seaking off Gabon failed
  • Tanzania deflags four Iran-linked tankers
    The tankers were regular flag hoppers, and form part of a subterfuge fleet of some 130 tankers that make up...
  • HPH Trust volumes weather pandemic impact
    Hong Kong port operator reaps rewards of surging European and US exports in the second half of last year to...
  • Slow Brazil soyabean harvest will limit exports
    The slow start to Brazil's crop year will affect shipments until about March, said a grains consultancy. This comes at...
  • Pool claims at record high at nine-month stage
    Investment returns 'significantly higher' than expected, which may give club scope to mitigate future premium increases
  • Sustainability criteria for alternative fuels unveiled
    The Sustainable Shipping Initiative has released a white paper with 13 criteria for assessing the sustainability of future fuels, such...
  • DP World claws back lost volumes in fourth quarter
    Dubai-based port operator posts throughput totals for 2020 on par with the previous year as traffic rebounds after a pandemic-induced...
  • Hamburg dismay as Maersk continues to dilute status of German unit
    A decision to relocate the Hamburg staff of the two lines to the same premises, and to appoint a new...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: An inconvenient truth: Flags failing | EU is about to push the first-ever fuel carbon intensity measure on...
  • NYK jumps on dual-fuel VLGC bandwagon
    There has been a rash of dual-fuel very large gas carrier orders in recent months. Orders have been mainly split...
  • Greek tanker escapes attack in Gulf of Guinea
    Pirate attacks in the Gulf of Guinea are continuing, with this latest attack being the fourth recorded offshore boarding this...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
  • Job losses constraining US freight capacity as demand grows
  • US retailers signal record imports each month in H1 2021
  • Carrier-led block rail push poised to lift sagging India intermodal play
  • Washington state ports see breakbulk surge in 2020
  • Later peak season for intermodal several years in the making
  • Asia-Europe demand waning ahead of Chinese New Year
  • Trans-Pacific carriers aim to curb free time in annual contracts

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
  • China holding firm on Australian coal ban, according to data
  • BTIG starts covering Eagle Bulk, Diana Shipping with buy ratings
  • DHT Holdings ekes out quarterly profit but misses analyst expectations
  • European shipowners group hails EU military plan a good start
  • Pangaea Logistics tipped to add 18th owned bulker in secondhand buy
  • Farrar exits American P&I to become ship manager's legal chief
  • Philly Shipyard inks US government repair deal
  • Castor runs rampant, Zim surges as analyst details investors' short game
  • Tanker owners in dirty, clean trades look to firm shipping stocks' momentum
  • Hapag-Lloyd seals $890m green financing for new megaships
  • Seaspan launches into the big-league with order of megamax double
  • Torvald Klaveness poised to trim boxship fleet with sales into strong market
  • DG Risk steps up anti-piracy fight with takeover of security firm PVI
  • Broker Galbraiths predicts EEXI will 'squeeze' bulker and tanker supply
  • Altera faces fuel dilemma as it eyes Brazilian shuttle tanker growth
  • US Gulf remains 'inefficient' for VLCCs as export projects dwindle
  • Crowley Maritime caught in Cuba trade lawsuit
  • China bans crew changes on Omicron and Dia Yuan fleets after outbreaks
  • Peninsula plans to build and own LNG bunker vessels
  • Tanker tonne-miles collapsed on routes to Japan and the West in 2020, says Poten
  • Charterama sticks to its guns in battle for charterers' business
  • Behind the Star-Scorpio deal: sometimes it is about who you know
  • Nakilat expects a volatile LNG shipping market for 2021
  • Celsius Shipping scores second profitable bulker sale in as many weeks
  • Windship and DNV unveil 'first true zero-emissions' design
  • Wessels Marine lines up four-ship LNG bunker vessel order
  • LNG bunker vessel enquiry rises as charterers test growing market
  • Noble loses landmark case over masters' responsibility to check cargoes
  • London arbitration figures withstand the impact of the pandemic
  • Japan's NYK Line joins bandwagon with LPG-fuelled VLGC order
  • Greek handysize tanker boarded but Thenamaris VLCC repels pirate attack
  • C-bed wins double Orsted charter for Hornsea wind farm SOV
  • Design simplification is key to LNG bunker vessel capex cutting, Kanfer says
  • Gleamray continues under-the-radar bulker sales by divesting its only capesize
  • 'Clever' docking timing has created $43m of value for Euronav investors
  • AET-chartered VLCCs poised to depart fleet after sale at 'quite firm' price
  • Maersk sues Glencore in US over contaminated bunkers
  • Tanker market eyes stability after Libyan factions agree on interim government

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
  • Sea Oil acquires Pro Fuels bunker trading business
  • Latin America spot bunker prices settle firmly in pre-COVID territory
  • North America bunkers pricing surges to highest point in nearly one year
  • Peninsula and Petronas complete first LNG bunker deal

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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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