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February 16, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
  • Action urged to deter piracy in Gulf of Guinea
  • Container shipping rates surge due to blockages
  • Drewry extends spot market ocean freight rate service coverage & Benchmarking Club participation numbers
  • GAC's proposed contract logistics facility expected to bolster Qatar's position as a global hub for trade
  • Nigerian maritime industry stakeholders stress need for a national carrier
  • NYK orders four environment-friendly LNG-fuelled PCTCs
  • Port of Rotterdam to boost digitalisation at UK's Teesport
  • SCMTR deadline set for Feb. 22
  • Engineering exports surge in Jan.
  • Export of non-basmati rice skyrockets
  • Shipments from Kakinada port seen helping India's rice exports potential
  • Cumulative rail freight revenue exceeds last year's levels
  • Further logistical realignment seen post-Brexit
  • International Cargo Terminal & CMA CGM strengthen their block train service between Mundra Port & Sonepat with second weekly train
  • Prime Minister flags off CONCOR train while inaugurating new line in Tamil Nadu
  • Samsara Group inaugurating state-of-the-art ISO tank container & road tanker cleaning & repair depot near JN Port today
  • Indicators point to sustained, strengthening economic recovery: Report
  • FASTag now mandatory to further promote fee payment through digital mode & seamless passage
  • Massive rail investment plan seen boosting IRFC growth

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Border checks: IRU fears severe damage
  • A stronger Royal Mail
  • Duisport scores in key segment
  • Debut heavy-duty trip a success
  • Mordhorst switches within Marcura
  • Bolstering Saudi Arabia's logistics
  • Polish affiliate Raben's best
  • CMA CGM serious about air division
  • Intermodal freight traffic gains momentum
  • Best betters position at TFG
  • Swissport covers all of UK for Lufthansa Cargo
  • Centerpoint buys hub in Texas
  • HMM also scores
  • 45 new projects to generate 800 new jobs
  • Three promotions at multinational carrier
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Increasing regional impact

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
  • 'It's a juggling act' say handlers as cargo congestion swamps Europe's airports
  • EXCLUSIVE Market Insight: Dachser shakes up the C-suite - two gone
  • Covid border restrictions putting the brakes on pan-European road freight
  • Intra-Asia disruption threatening Vietnam's factories and export growth
  • Strong interest in sustainable aviation fuel, despite the high price
  • Exporters getting to grips with post-Brexit processes, 'but new pains loom'
  • Zim agrees long-term charters for ten LNG boxships for alliance loop
  • Alibaba's push into Europe a mixed blessing for Liège
  • Antje Huber takes over as CEO of DP-DHL digital freight platform Saloodo!
  • M&A radar: SF Holding + Kerry - hitting the jackpot via a smart deal structure
  • M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - $5bn of added value on a nuisance

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
  • Puget Sound passenger-only ferry study completed
    The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) has finalized its feasibility study of passenger-only ferry service across 12 counties in Western Washington. The PSRC is a metropolitan planning organization that develops policies and
  • VIDEO: Jumbo Chief Officer comes up with innovative answer to flash rust
    An in-house development from Schiedam, Netherlands, headquartered Jumbo Shipping promises to go a long way to solving the issue of persistent flash rust caused by the removal of temporary welded securings on
  • Liberian Registry expands in Korea
    The Liberian Registry has expanded its presence in South Korea by opening a branch office in Busan, Korea's most important maritime city. "The opening of our Busan office achieves a strategic objective
  • LNG-fueled PCTC quartet will have WinGD iCER engines
    Four LNG-fueled PCTCs (Pure Car/Truck Carriers) just ordered by Japan's NYK Line will be the first vessels in the word to be equipped with WinGD's X-DF2.0 iCER main engines. The iCER (Intelligent

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
  • PIL kicks off management reboot
    The Teos as founding family of the shipping group, are expected to cede majority control over the board, sources say...
  • Hutchison Ports wins concession for Saudi Arabian port
    The facility consists of world-class, multipurpose terminals within the Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries and Hutchison will use...
  • Safe Bulkers keeps up fleet renewal pace
    Safe Bulkers underscores its interest in younger secondhand tonnage as well as newbuildings as it unveils $7.6m in net income for latest...
  • Hijacked mothership's piracy spree ends with nine kidnapped
    Pirates have kidnapped nine crew from a Chinese tuna boat which had been hijacked and used as a mothership. They...
  • Renewal round 'not genuine hard market,' says broker
    Two top marine insurance brokers offer differing assessments on whether owners are caving in to club rate hikes, as P&I...
  • Abandoned crew prepare to head home
    The crew from Azerbaijan went on hunger strike in protest about their working and living conditions on the vessel Captain...
  • Sanctions-busting shipowners exploit 'vulnerable' P&I Clubs
    'No system is flawless and is therefore vulnerable to a certain extent,' says Maritime Mutual director, with few P&I clubs...
  • IMO pays tribute to former communications chief
    'Lee was committed to the ideals of the United Nations and to raising the profile of the IMO, its regulatory...
  • Kidnapped containership crew released after three weeks
    Fifteen Turkish hostages from the containership Mozart have been released after three weeks in captivity and will soon be repatriated...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Panama de-flags five tankers for sanctions-evading practices | Sanctions-busting tankers are an issue for the industry as a...
  • Lunar new year brings some joy for bulkers stranded in China
    There are still about 46 bulkers that remain stranded in China's anchorages with Australian coal because of the political spat...
  • NYK orders four LNG dual-fuel car carriers at China yard
    The vessels will be deployed on NYK Line's Europe-Middle East services. They will the first in the world to use...
  • Malaysia's second FLNG starts production
    Malaysia's national oil company Petronas has now brought two FLNGs under its portfolio, both producing off its home country. The...
  • Seaspan orders 10 boxships backed by Zim charters
    The orders are valued in excess of $1bn and will enable the container line to meet growing market demand on...
  • Lauritzen Bulkers to open new Hong Kong office
    Danish minor bulk player's main Asian presence is now in Singapore. It last opened a new office in Dubai in...
  • CMA CGM launches service to Oakland from China
    President of CMA CGM America and APL North America Ed Aldridge says his firm is 'pleased to introduce this Golden...
  • Antwerp and Zeebrugge ports agree to merge
    Belgium's major ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge have agreed to merge. The two cities say the combined Port of Antwerp-Bruges...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
  • Asia-Europe container rates slide as EU, UK economic outlook darkens
  • DSV's environmental focus shows decarbonization is on front burner

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
  • Safe Bulkers unveils new S&P deals to renew fleet
  • IMO urges cooperation, best practices after pirate attacks
  • ArcelorMittal bulker detained in Gibraltar over fuel spill
  • Shipowners call for EU targets for low-carbon fuels on bunker suppliers
  • ITF expresses solidarity with Myanmar affiliate amid rising tension
  • Belships sells a second supramax in a month
  • Ukrainian firm chases Cofco International over infested cargo
  • S&P surge bodes well for shipping stocks despite mixed rate picture, analysts say
  • VLGCs crash back below break-even as analysts predict worse to come
  • Evolution not revolution: Ardmore's Gurnee explains why tankers have a future
  • 'Nimble' Ardmore adapts quickly to cut 2020 CO2 emissions by 8%
  • Vincent Shipping offloads bulker amid renewal with chartered vessels
  • Uncommitted LNG carrier newbuilding numbers shrinking fast
  • 'We will kill you': Mozart crew relive kidnap and hostage ordeal
  • Deliveries slow but world fleet tops 100,000 ships for first time
  • Pandemic puts Philippines' crewing industry in crisis as placements collapse
  • Petronas fires up its second FLNG unit off east Malaysia
  • Technical Olympic sheds more light on boxship buy drive
  • Three bodies recovered after fire on Great Eastern OSV
  • Technomar cashes in as Wan Hai snaps up another post-panamax boxship
  • Augusta Due owner Brullo under house arrest in tanker collision probe
  • Indian bank chases SK Sarawagi over ship mortgage in Hong Kong
  • Jo Odfjell pleased with investment in boxship player Thor Dahl
  • Benelux Overseas books LPG carriers in $140m order at Hyundai Mipo
  • Japan earthquake shuts Fukushima's Soma LNG import terminal
  • Indonesian authorities find three dead bodies following tanker blast
  • Yangzijiang set for $2.5bn to $3bn order haul in 2021, say analysts
  • Lauritzen Bulkers expands Asian footprint with new Hong Kong office

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
  • UNICEF secures airline commitments for COVID vaccine transport
    The U.N. and World Health Organization are working hard to make sure less-developed countries get their fair share as more vaccine supplies become available. Transportation...
  • FreightWaves Flashback: A380 takes airplane competition to next level
    2005: Airbus is ready to break Boeing's 30-year monopoly on making large passenger aircraft.

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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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