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BRIEFS
July 23, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 22, 2021
  • Baltic index up
  • High freight rates with strong demand seen continuing
  • MOL inks deal for long-term transport using new LNG-fuelled bulker
  • No signs of commodity price-out in Transpacific
  • Govt not to impose anti-dumping duty on a type of fibre board from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia
  • Just-in-time port call interface standards with API definitions released
  • Rotterdam port throughput up in H1
  • SLPA taking steps to expedite work at the new ECT in Colombo Port
  • Govt pushing to develop multimodal logistics parks countrywide
  • National Highways construction saw sharp rise during Covid restriction period: Gadkari
  • CBDT grants further relaxation in electronic filing of Income Tax Forms 15CA/15CB
  • Macroeconomic fundamentals seen strong, recovery in progress
  • Govt removes pulses stock limit for importers, relaxes for others
  • Key current trends in supply chain management

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 22, 2021
  • Wan Hai reconsidering Asia-Europe trades as smaller box ships prove their worth
  • Teamsters hit out, claiming 80s deregulation drives recruits from haulier jobs
  • New UK 3PL GRL unveils big ambitions in Europe - and beyond
  • Amazon fulfilment tie-up for BigCommerce merchants puts heat on integrators
  • Sea Lead charters nine box ships to meet growing demand for feeder services
  • 'Crunch time in the US' - shippers advised to 'brace for extended peak season'
  • Port of LA volume celebrations tainted by export decline as lines 'opt for empties'
  • Poor weather in China forces 4,500 flight cancellations
  • XPO SVP Karlis Kirsis to lead legal team at spin-off GXO Logistics
  • Xpediator appoints Graham Henry as European groupage director of Delamode Anglia

Marine Logweb site
JULY 22, 2021
  • Stena RoRo orders two more E-Flexers
    The day after announcing that it was ordering a further E-Flexer RoPax for charter to Canada's Marine Atlantic, Stena RoRo today reports that it has ordered another pair from Chinese shipyard CMI
  • Conrad cuts steel for first U.S.-built Multi-Cats
    Conrad Shipyard has hosted a steel cutting ceremony for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company (GLDD). The ceremony, held at Conrad's shipyard in Morgan City, La., signifies the start of construction of
  • Bouchard creditors object to designation of stalking horse bidder
    In one of the the latest developments in the Bouchard Transportation bankruptcy, the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors yesterday filed suit in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 22, 2021
  • Insurers among staunchest opponents of closing Lloyd's salvage branch
    'Universal rejection' of move to ditch LOF included dire warnings from across the marine insurance spectrum
  • Can the iron ore trade prop up capesizes?
    Optimism abounds as higher iron ore exports are expected to coincide with greater demand for coal transportation, which has the...
  • Seafarer training for the future begins with attitudes and competencies
    Prof Michael Ekow Manuel believes the Global Maritime Professional model, while a concept, embraces the life skills needed to give...
  • Braemar names Simmonds as chief operating officer
    Gooch to chair remuneration committee as Breuer steps down
  • Newcastle's 'fanciful' box port hopes rejected by court
    An Australian judge has dismissed port of Newcastle's hopes to build a container terminal to rival Sydney, dismissing a case...
  • Indian ports offer discount for LNG-fuelled ships
    The ports will offer a 50% discount on port dues, pilotage and berth hire charges for vessels using dual-fuel engines...
  • Gas carrier prospects brighter but overcapacity seen from 2022
    Almost 200m tonnes of LNG was imported over 2,817 voyages in the first six months of 2021, Lloyd's List Intelligence...
  • Chinese ports brace for typhoon
    Pick-up and delivery of containers remain largely unaffected in Shanghai and Ningbo, but the ports might be forced to suspend...
  • Himalaya Shipping lists in Oslo after fundraising
    Company says the equity issue was 'significantly' oversubscribed and was directed towards a few industrial and financial investors
  • Panamax values surge as carriers seek any tonnage that floats
    The former workhorse of the container sector has fallen from grace in recent years. But the frantic container shipping sector...
  • Daily Briefing
    Lloyd's to continue supporting LOF salvage contract | Japan plans to significantly reduce LNG and coal use by 2030 |...
  • FMC 'asleep at the wheel' over foreign flag ocean carriers
    The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has pressed the Federal Maritime Commission on the progress made since President Joe...
  • Singapore completes first live digital bunker delivery
    The pilot transaction, which was a part of the broader effort to digitalise financing services for Singapore's maritime sector, was...
  • CSSC Shipping issues $500m green bonds
    The bond issue comes against the backdrop of Beijing's pledge to decarbonise the country's economy and the pressing need at...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 22, 2021
  • Norfolk Southern boosts Chicago terminal capacity
  • Uber Freight to buy Transplace for $2.25 billion
  • Intermodal congestion to persist through 2021: CSX, UP
  • Record first half has Rotterdam predicting robust 2021
  • Forwarders warn of growing trans-Pacific pricing chaos

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 22, 2021
  • 'Whole of government' approach means an expansive look at shipping
  • Capesize bulkers may see $40,000 per day amid 'healthy' iron ore and coal volumes
  • Fidelity's Genco 'seal of approval' comes with caveat
  • Fidelity's big Genco buy is part of wider push into dry bulk
  • Cleaves upgrades LNG sector in busy charter market as shares 'skyrocket'
  • Pantheon poised to sell aframax as it pushes tanker-fleet renewal
  • Newbuild tanker investments viable despite peak oil, say analysts
  • RMK Maritime expands into Greece with Super-Eco finance man Petros Kefalonitis
  • Braemar shares management burden by promoting broker Tris Simmonds
  • Wakashio's master still languishes in custody, one year after disaster
  • Ex-Nobu Su lieutenant coaches Chailease in shipowning move
  • Yangzijiang poised to scoop LNG-fuelled containership deal worth more than $1bn
  • Stena RoRo adds more E-Flexer hybrid ropaxes to Jinling Weihai order tally
  • Rising steel plate prices drag world's biggest shipbuilder to a second quarter loss
  • Sembcorp Marine defends rights issue in 'unprecedented times'

American Shipperweb site
JULY 22, 2021
  • United Airlines ditches cargo-only flights as passengers return
    Ghost freighters - passenger planes flying without passengers - were a big part of United Airline's pivot to cargo during the pandemic. Now they are...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 22, 2021
  • Iran inaugurates new oil exports terminal outside Strait of Hormuz
    **Goureh-Jask pipeline bypasses Strait of Hormuz for oil exports **Secures Iran's shipments amid rising tensions in Persian Gulf
  • Prompt ICE LSGO contango hits 4-month high on stronger demand
    Traders continue to describe the market for ultra low sulfur diesel, the physical product deliverable under the ICE LSGO contract, as balanced.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude continues recovery, shrugging off US stockbuild
    Crude inventories in the US rose unexpectedly by some 2.1 million barrels in the week to July 16, marking the first inventory build in eight weeks, data released by the US Energy Information Administration July 21 showed.
  • CHINA DATA: June output of key oil products up 2.5% on month to 41.9 mil mt
    **China's oil output rises on firm demand **Jet output surges 30% on year
  • REFINERY NEWS: Moscow refinery starts output of VLSFO bunker fuel
    Refinery: Moscow, Russia Owner: Gazprom Neft Capacity: 11 million mt/year (around 220,000 b/d)
  • DUTCH DATA: H1 oil products throughput at Rotterdam rises amid higher Russian fuel oil imports
    **Russian HSFO exports to US 12% lower on year: Kpler **More petrochemicals demand on naphtha imports **Dry bulk rises on higher German steel production
  • Singapore-arrival arbitrage LSFO volumes in Aug to dip from July levels: traders
    "There are fewer cargoes this time from Europe and North America; in America bunker demand has increased while in Europe, the arbitrage window to the East is closed," a trader based in Singapore said.
  • Singapore June bunker fuel sales gain on soaring HSFO demand
    **June HSFO sales rise 31.9% on month **Favorable Hi-5 spread supports scrubber adoption **Singapore LSFO market faces stiff competition from Zhoushan
  • Zhoushan halts bunker operations on Typhoon In-Fa: sources
    **Barge supply to tighten **Availability in August to normalize

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive
London
Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April
In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%
Venice
In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)
In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%
Rotterdam
A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.
HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion
Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping
Brussels
The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI
Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply
Singapore
Seascale Energy formed
Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships
Rome
Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines
Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med
Casablanca
50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company
Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa
Genoa
Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%
Barcelona
Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%
In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again
Luxembourg
The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports
Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group
Hamburg
Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%
788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro
The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions
GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early
Palermo
Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary
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ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System
Always on board with you
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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