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March 11, 2021
International Transport Journalweb site
  • An open marketplace for intermodal transport
  • ITJ Video News - 11 March 2021
  • CargoAi sets up board of advisors
  • Alstom broadens contract with Wincanton
  • "Qare" and commitment to people
  • 100 trains between Doncaster and Whitemoor
  • Too many boxes in British ports
  • CEO Jasienski leaving Wallenius Wilhelmsen
  • Less clouds in the coffee
  • Russian rail operator modernising fleet
  • Virginian comeback
  • Vallair expanding footprint in Central France
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New manager for Pall-Ex London
  • Hollemann Bulgaria joins network
  • 25 carbon-neutral flights around the world
  • Fuel-efficient trucks for the UK
  • More traffic via Ireland

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 10, 2021
  • Now 2M cuts delay-hit port of Liverpool from calls on transatlantic loop
  • Global trade recovery may have already peaked, suggests WTO
  • Shipping groups call on governments to back R&D plan to drive decarbonisation
  • Cathay Pacific reports multi-billion dollar loss, despite valiant performance by cargo
  • Deferring dry-docking because rates are high could cost shipowners long-term
  • More than 25% of trucks leaving the UK for EU are empty as exports dive
  • M&A radar: AerCap + GECAS $30bn deal - a flickering light through the GE clouds
  • Market insight: MSC talks cost burden, Kuehne about sea freight pain

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 10, 2021
  • TTB: Crowley talks offshore wind opps for tugs at TTB
    As prospects for offshore wind in the United States continue to make headlines, Jonathan Zier, manager - business development of offshore services for Crowley Maritime, will speak on "Tug and Barge Opportunities
  • NTSB reports on expensive hang up of oil barge on lock sill
    The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on an incident in which the bow of a tank barge got hung up on the sill of a lock gate as the
  • Casco Bay Lines gets go ahead to order new hybrid-electric ferry
    Portland, Maine-based Casco Bay Lines - more formally Casco Bay Island Transit District - reports that it will soon begin construction of a long-awaited new ferry to service its Peaks Island route.

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 10, 2021
  • Greece, Japan and others back industry's $5bn R&D fund proposal
    Key maritime countries are throwing their support behind the industry's landmark proposal. But they have also agreed to changes from...
  • Dollar Libor axed from 2023, UK regulator confirms
    'Not a crisis but a headache,' say shipping lawyers, as aftermath of rate-fixing scandal creates vast amounts of donkey work...
  • LR approves ammonia-fuelled gas carrier design
    Lloyd's Register has given approval in principle to a design for an ammonia-fuelled gas carrier by Belgian shipowner Exmar, China's...
  • Flag states failing over seafarer work hours compliance
    A Nautilus International webinar this week heard that failing to ensure seafarer concerns are taken seriously lies at the heart...
  • LNG 'not a transition fuel,' says BHP marine head
    BHP's vice president of maritime and supply chains said LNG would form part of a future mix of fuels. Rashpal...
  • Capesize recovery boosted by Brazil loadings
    The average weighted time-charter on the Baltic Exchange has gained 29% in a week as Brazil's iron ore exports improve
  • Transparent supply chain needed to avoid port congestion
    The current crisis in the supply chain will last as long as demand outstrips port capacity that has been reduced...
  • Kidnap risk remains undimmed for shipping
    Lloyd's List's INTERACTIVE MAP shows how the issue of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea remains a significant threat to...
  • Casualty reporting falling short of targets
    Data analysis shows that Indonesia tops the list for missing accident investigation reports in the period 2017-2020, followed by Panama...
  • Maritime Risk Briefing: Why subterfuge shipping requires greater industry scrutiny
    Shipping is being subjected to greater sanctions compliance scrutiny and the industry needs to keep up to date with the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Substandard flag states targeted as regulatory arbitrage rises | Braemar overpaid for Naves acquisition, says new chief...
  • Keppel, Maersk join ammonia study in Singapore
    The study is aimed at developing a cost-effective green ammonia supply chain, which will include the design of ammonia bunkering...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 10, 2021
  • US House members seek monthly updates on FMC's ag export probe
  • Air cargo rates will remain elevated for three years: TIACA
  • H2 2020 import surge kept container ships in ports longer
  • Record US warehousing demand to continue through 2021
  • Maersk joins Singapore ammonia bunker supply chain study
  • BluJay aims to automate compliance functions with updated GTM platform

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 10, 2021
  • Boa Offshore hopeful of recovery in 2022 but markets still 'fragile'
  • Avenir LNG's second vessel eyed for first Sardinia terminal cargo
  • Singapore Exchange forces FSL Trust shareholder meeting to OK sales
  • Danish police arrest 28 Russian seafarers over 'illegal work'
  • BHP ready for European carbon levy as a step to global tax
  • Judge signs off on asset seizure in fight over China bulker hold-up
  • Shipping should split $1trn green transition bill
  • Shipping groups want $5bn decarbonisation fund adopted by year-end
  • Belships raises $17m to help fund recent ultramax acquisitions
  • Wan Hai plots $1bn newbuilding haul for neo-panamax tonnage
  • Danish police arrest 28 Russian seafarers over 'illegal work'
  • BHP ready for European carbon levy as a step to global tax
  • Judge signs off on asset seizure in fight over China bulker hold-up
  • Shipping should split $1trn green transition bill
  • Future of Bahrain LNG terminal in question as FSU chartered out
  • James Gundy says ambitious Braemar has 'turned a big corner'
  • Braemar sets its sights on carbon trading and renewables growth
  • Exmar wins class approval for new ammonia-fuelled LPG vessel
  • Regional Container Lines continues boxship buying spree
  • Product tankers sold for recycling amid strong scrap market mood
  • Controversial livestock carrier to end Mediterranean Odyssey
  • Onorato's Moby drops lawsuit against funds accused of attempting takeover
  • Ditching plans, Stena RoRo sells ropax to 2GO Travel
  • Solstad fixes four PSVs while Equinor makes seismic survey moves
  • International Seaways pumps brakes on reports of older VLCC sale
  • Qatar Petroleum teams up to look at new LNG carrier designs
  • Shipowners should plan not plot for inevitable EU carbon trading scheme
  • Seafarers Hospital Society celebrates 200th birthday with tea and cake
  • Cadeler clinches its biggest wind turbine deal worth up to $120m
  • Shipping will be 'uninvestable' without carbon price soon, says Trafigura
  • Niriis continues expansion drive as Primerose Shipping nears sale
  • Keppel teams up with Maersk in ammonia bunkering initiative
  • SITC splashes $192m on eight feeder boxships at Yangzijiang

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 10, 2021
  • America's container-shipping gridlock: California vs. Georgia
    Anchorages are filling up with ships off multiple ports - not just California's. Yet the reasons behind the traffic jams are not always the same.
  • Atlas Air's leasing unit to help Icelandair convert 767s to freighters
    Icelandair is raising capital with a sale-leaseback of two large jets and then turning them into freighters. It's an innovative move.
  • Port of Long Beach volume jumps 43.3% year-over-year
    The lack of Lunar New Year shutdowns contributes to the busiest February on record.
  • $1,400 COVID relief checks to trigger surge in e-commerce shipments
    Federal stimulus checks will be heading by direct deposit and mail to millions of Americans, who will quickly turn to their computers to place online...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 10, 2021
  • US DATA: EIA says total US ULSD stocks draw to over 10-month low
    **Total US demand jumps to near 16-month high **USGC imports increase to over two-year high
  • OPEC+ seeks 'fair' oil price, Saudi foreign minister says in meeting with Russian counterpart
    **Prince Farhan says supporting global economy a priority **Russia's Lavrov says oil market cooperation necessary
  • Russia sees risks of non-OPEC oil output surge on higher prices, supply deficit
    **Global oil supply deficit stands at 1 mil-2 mil b/d **Full oil demand recovery expected in 2022
  • Finland's Gasum acquires French LNG distribution license, eyes bunker market
    **Company eyes wider LNG bunker distribution **LNG has mixed appeal for climate goals
  • RUSSIA DATA: Jan-Feb throughput at seaports fall 3.2% on year
    Liquids' volumes fell 13.3% to 67.34 million mt, the transport ministry's Federal Agency for Sea and River Transport said.
  • Closed eastern arbitrage creates lengthy European sweet crude market
    **Asian buyers stay local on wide Brent-Dubai EFS **Closed arb drives competition between Med, WAF grades
  • Japan eyes fuels security guideline by next winter after power shortage: METI
    **H1 Jan power demand hits five-year high on cold weather **LNG stocks drop 40% over a month from mid-December
  • Maritime players partner to explore ammonia as bunker fuel in Singapore
    The study aims to cover the entire end-to-end supply chain of ammonia bunkering, including the development of a cost-effective green ammonia supply chain.
  • Singapore 180 CST HSFO to firm in the near term on uptick in regional demand: traders
    The country may to import around 350,000 mt of HSFO in March, up from 300,000 mt in February, as rising temperatures boosts power demand.
  • Monjasa says to offer Panama Canal bunker supplies at Cristobal's outer anchorage
    The new supply capacity reduces idle time by 24-28 hours, Monjasa 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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