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BRIEFS
May 26, 2021
International Transport Journalweb site
  • Zero-emission multimodal transport
  • Flying anti-Covid help to Nepal
  • Positive outlook for freight transport
  • Auckland Airport's CEO to step down
  • Launching new European airline in Austria
  • More engines for Polish domestic transports
  • Rock-it Cargo targets Saudi Arabia
  • Joint service by Arkas and Evergreen
  • Central American Express launched
  • 100% fossil-free biofuels for haulage services
  • Priority for customs clearance
  • Two promotions at Yusen Logistics (UK)
  • First AEI B767-800SF operated in Europe
  • New standards at AAL
  • Peli Bio Thermal's expansion continues
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Building a logistics site at Milton Keynes
  • Airport east of L.A. less happy with cargo

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 25, 2021
  • Crew evacuated and General Average declared as fire engulfs X-Press Pearl
  • DHL to launch Air Austria subsidiary as Air UK looks beyond Europe
  • Demand for China-Europe rail services spreads to south-east Asia
  • PayPal acquisition of Happy Returns signals new ecommerce strategy
  • DFDS and P&O Ferries sign charter space agreement on Dover-Calais
  • Cargo Three eyes US cargo charter services with old A300
  • "Day-to-day management" essential for successful UK rail freight reform
  • Court claim could pay millions to Deben Transport's creditors five years on
  • Paul Reeves joins ABP as head of commercial for Southampton
  • M&A radar: DB Schenker + DSV Panalpina - 'unshakeable'

Marine Logweb site
MAY 25, 2021
  • Biden administration unveils plans for California offshore wind
    Mid-2022 could see the first offshore wind lease sale for a Wind Energy Area (WEA) off the coast of California, opening the way for the first floating wind farms off the U.S.
  • Del Wilkins elected as new AWO Chairman
    The members of the American Waterways Operators, the national tugboat, towboat and barge industry association, elected a new slate of leaders last week during the association's Spring Board of Directors / Annual
  • VIDEO: Fire ravages 2021-built containership
    Dramatic footage released by the Sri Lanka air force yesterday shows flames and smoke continuing to erupt from a virtually brand new 2,700 TEU containership despite firefighting efforts that have been continuing
  • EBDG weld procedure reduces downtime for critical defense asset
    Naval architecture and marine engineering firm Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) reports that it led a complex weld engineering and inspection project for the USNS SBX-1 that included developing an optimized weld
  • Eastern lays keel for second OPC
    Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. (ESG), Panama City, Fla., yesterday hosted the keel authentication ceremony for the second vessel in the U.S. Coast Guard's new offshore patrol cutter (OPC) program, the future USCGC
  • Wintermar wins 5-year contract for 2 AHTS vessels
    Indonesia's Wintermar Offshore Marine Group reports that it has booked a contract valued at $22 million that will see it supply two Anchor Handling Tug Supply vessels to support production off the

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 25, 2021
  • From the News Desk: China port congestion persists as India braces for cyclone
    A small cluster of coronavirus infections at China's Yantian port has added to congestion woes. India's east coast braces for...
  • China and US 'lead tanker market turnaround'
    Hafnia and Evercore have cited the drawdown of the land-based surplus of crude and products as positive for tanker markets
  • Australian firm targets carbon neutral methane bunker exports
    Southern Green Gas is targeting 10m tonnes of annual renewable methane production. Managing director Rohan Gillespie told Lloyd's List that...
  • China's signal to speculators may well support dry bulk freight rates
    The warning likely aimed at those who hold large futures positions could see lower traded volumes, which in turn may...
  • Seanergy buoyed by rising capesize rates
    Greek capesize specialist posted a first-quarter loss but is eyeing considerably higher earnings over the coming quarters
  • Yantian Port halts entry for export containers
    Maersk expects the port congestion level to increase due to the quarantine measures implemented by local authorities
  • Chinese digital logistics platform raises $100m
    The fundraising has shown the appetite of venture capital for digital solutions that could bring revolutionary changes to the logistics...
  • Seaspan completes $500m sustainability-linked bonds placement
    The containership owner said the pricing of the debt will be subject to its fleet's alignment with the International Maritime...
  • European export container shortages set to worsen
    The number of loaded containers arriving in European hubs is increasing. But high prices for secondhand equipment indicate backhaul boxes...
  • Collaboration core to autonomous ship development
    By interacting with the latest available autonomous technologies and working within joint industry projects, ClassNK is playing a key role...
  • Crew evacuated after explosion on X-Press Pearl
    Firefighters and salvors are continuing to battle the fire on the 2,700 teu feeder vessel. Containers with chemical cargoes have...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: UGS censures leading Greek owner for 'Black Trail' remarks | Taylor Maritime's oversubscribed IPO draws in shipowner...
  • India's east coast ports brace for 'very severe cyclonic storm'
    Ports on India's eastern coast have advised vessels to vacate anchorages ahead of a cyclonic storm, which is expected to...
  • Seanergy vessel deal expands capesize fleet to 16
    Delivery of the vessel, which has a cargo-carrying capacity of approximately 181,000 dwt, will bring the firm's fleet to 16 capesize...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 25, 2021
  • No break from high truckload spot rates for US shippers
  • Top US Shippers: Paper, forest product exporters eye another tough year
  • Automation revs up ILWU tensions ahead of contract talks
  • Port of Tampa Bay boosts Costa Rica service frequency
  • JOC Top 100 US importer and exporter rankings 2020

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 25, 2021
  • Seanergy narrows loss due to higher capesize rates, but debt still expensive
  • S&P profits bring Blystad's Songa Container's results back to the black
  • Why Norwegian shipowners are beefing up ESG reporting
  • Complexities dog compliance with new carbon rules in charter contracts
  • HMM and Hyundai yards team up to develop green ammonia supply chain for shipping
  • Vitol unveils global bunkering service following asset acquisitions
  • Zim leads charge as liner operators opt for longer forward fixtures
  • Investors turning bullish as tanker markets tipped to turn
  • Norwegian Hull Club looks to correct gender imbalance
  • Hafnia's Mikael Skov calls for more tanker consolidation as losses continue
  • Insurers facing hefty payout for X-Press Pearl blaze
  • Abu Dhabi Ports lines up green ammonia supply plant
  • Seanergy narrows loss due to higher capesize rates, but debt still expensive
  • Explosion shakes X-Press Pearl as fire situation deteriorates
  • Norwegian Hull Club takes on sustainable insurance challenge
  • Price is right for Tufton Oceanic as it swoops for tanker and handysize bulker
  • Development Bank of Japan signs up to Poseidon Principles
  • Lomar flips containership newbuilding for $20m profit
  • AHOY there: shipping teams needed for Thames races in aid of vulnerable youngsters
  • Botas Petroleum picks Wilhelmsen to manage its new FSRU Ertugul Gazi
  • Seaspan raises $500m in sustainability-linked bonds from US private placement
  • U-Ming keeps up orders pace with 100,000-dwt bulker pair
  • China flexes commodities muscle but bulkers maintain even keel

American Shipperweb site
MAY 25, 2021
  • Land CMA CGM Marco Polo tour with 'most beautiful' photos
    Get your cameras ready along the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 25, 2021
  • Crude edges higher as market weighs US-Iran negotiations
    ICE US Dollar Index dips in afternoon trading, on pace for lowest close since Jan. 6.
  • India's LMCS Maritime sells Suezmax tanker at over $16 million: sources
    The deal is significant as several investors are sniffing around for dirty tankers amid US-Iran talks exploring the possibility of lifting sanctions on the Persian Gulf nation.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude rangebound as outlook remains positive on falling supply fears
    "It seems that the market no longer expects the nuclear agreement between the US and Iran to be reinstated in the near future, or therefore that Iranian oil exports will quickly return to the global market," Commerzbank's head of Commodities Research, Eugen Weinberg, said in a note.
  • Vitol announces new bunkering arm, expansion in marine market
    **Will supply where company already has a presence **Looking into providing future fuels
  • Oman's Sohar port unaffected by nearby protests over job cuts: traders
    **Duqm bunkering seen ready in 3 months **Sohar port 2020 throughput at 62.5 mil mt **Job protests rare in Oman
  • ARGENTINA DATA: Diesel, fuel oil imports rising on low gas output
    Cammesa purchased two cargoes of fuel oil from Petrochina, sources said, though S&P Global Platts was unable to confirm details.
  • China's consumption tax seen hurting bitumen blend imports in H2: sources
    **Around 2.5 mil mt cargo to be discharged in May **Refiners may continue imports by re-allocating tax cost **Heavy crude to be in favor
  • Hafnia sees improvement ahead for weak oil product tanker segment
    Hafnia said weak oil demand due to the coronavirus pandemic suppressed the product tanker market for most of Q1.
  • Hin Leong action paves way for continued strength in Singapore bunker market
    **Greater focus on counterparty risks, commodity financing standards **Some ships under Ocean Tankers already sold off **Bunker market stays robust; sees entry of new bunker suppliers
  • Asian refiners poised to heavily favor Iranian condensate for better product margins
    Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said on May 20 that a "main agreement" has been reached.
  • India's May oil imports, crude runs likely to witness full impact of pandemic
    Some refiners are expected to reduce runs while some have already done so as sales for H1 May were weak.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station
Ancona
The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.
In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo
The Spice
In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%
Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping
London
It could come into force in early 2027
Strikes averted at US East Coast and Gulf ports
North Bergen/Lyndhurst
Preliminary agreement signed by the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance
New annual record for vessel transit through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
In 2024, traffic was 94,301 ships (+5.5%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt have called a strike for tomorrow by the workers of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
MSC, together with Neri and Lorenzini, presents an expression of interest for the Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
Warriors: in the next few days we will meet the group to talk in detail about the project
Corsica Ferries sells Elba Ferries to BN di Navigazione
I go to Liguria
The fast ferry "Corsica Express Three" has been chartered to the Blu Navy company
In 2024, Ukrainian ports handled a record 97.2 million tons of cargo.
Odessa
Agricultural products alone amounted to 60 million tons
COSCO, we are not a Chinese Military Company
Beijing
The Chinese company has specified that the inclusion in the US list will have no impact on the group's global activities and operations.
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna was stable
Ravenna
Cruises down -17.7% compared to 2023
US List of Companies Doing Business for Chinese Military Includes Shipping and Shipbuilding Companies
Last November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -55.9%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -49.8%
With over 3.9 million TEUs, in 2024 the port of Gioia Tauro set a new record for container traffic
Joy Taurus
Decrease in cars handled at the Calabrian airport
Assonat and Assiterminal, the cancellation of the measure to increase the fees for maritime state concessions is a good thing
Rome
Serra: the TAR ruling reaffirms the importance of dialogue between public administration and users
The duration of the Agencies for the provision of work in ports and for professional requalification has been extended by 18 months
Rome
Port State Control Inspections Begin on Eagle S
Helsinki/Brussels
NATO decides to increase the Atlantic alliance's military presence in the Baltic Sea
In 2024, Tanjung Pelepas Port recorded a new all-time record in container throughput
Iskandar Puteri
Over 12.2 million TEUs were handled (+16.9%)
Works worth over 57 million euros for the energy infrastructure in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
Electrification of the New Cruise Pier and new hydrogen generators
Assologistica, the new rules on reverse charge discipline in the Budget Law are good
Milan
Rapid issuance of the implementing provision by the Revenue Agency is hoped for
The electrification of the docks of the ports of Sardinia starts from Portovesme
Cagliari
Almost 52 million euros of works planned
Arkas Line ships to reach India
Izmir
Turkish company to merge three services in the Mediterranean
Two lanes of ship transit tested in a 10km section of the Suez Canal
Ismailia
They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake
Suez Canal Transit Decline Costs Egypt Seven Billion Dollars
Cairo
In 2024, naval traffic decreased by more than -60%
Port of Valencia, monthly traffic down after over a year of growth
Valencia
Decrease in volumes in all main product sectors
Underwater cables damaged in the Gulf of Finland at Christmas
Helsinki
Oil tanker "Eagle S" stopped, part of shadow fleet operating for Russia
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +3.2% in November
Beijing
Foreign goods increased by +6.1%. Containers increased by +4.9%.
TIL (MSC Group) - JNPA Agreement for the Construction of Vadhvan Port
Uran
The new airport is located on the western coast of India
Shanghai is the world's first port to handle over 50 million containers in a year
Shanghai
SIPG highlights strong productivity gains achieved by introducing automation boost in Yangshan area
Yang Ming to acquire up to 13 new 8,000-15,000 TEU containerships
Keelung
They will replace 5,500-6,500 TEU vessels that are over twenty years old
Eight amendments to the International Maritime Labour Convention enter into force today
Geneva
Changes introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships
Carnival posts record performance for September-November quarter
Miami
Revenues increased by +10.0% in the period
Uniport appreciates that the port reform is taking place through a delegated law and trusts (!) in the government's willingness to open a dialogue with the operators
Rome
Søren Toft (MSC) is the new president of the World Shipping Council
Washington
Vice President is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines
"SHIPS for America Act" Introduced, Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Shipping Industry
Washington
Among the proposals, carrying up to 10 percent of imports from China on U.S.-flagged, U.S.-crewed, U.S.-built ships
In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%
Hong Kong
Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%
Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt
Cairo
The affected area is approximately 102 hectares
Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work
Rome
D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition
Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies
Taipei/Keelung
Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone
Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto
Taranto
The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan
Leghorn
The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.
Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine
London
Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa
Genoa
Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang
In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)
Padua
Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC
Genoa
Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union
Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala
Athens
The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen
The electrification of four moorings in the ports of Bari and Brindisi has begun
Bari
Contract worth over 28 million euros
Circle has been awarded the tender for the digitalisation services of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority
Milan
Roberto Spinelli's position in the corruption investigation in Liguria has been archived
Genoa
Order of the judge for preliminary investigations
Work has begun in the port of Pozzallo on the construction of the new offices of the AdSP of Eastern Sicily
Pozzallo
Place the port of Imperia Oneglia under the management of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Imperia
This is requested by the Port Company "L. Maresca" and the Lodovico Maresca Port Workers Company
Interporto Padova looking for a potential partner to participate in the terminal activity
Padua
The market research will end on January 31st
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
New logistics company GTS Horizon established in Verona
Bari
It was founded by the GTS group and Simone Gatto De Chirico (De Chirico Srl)
In the third quarter, freight transported on Austrian railways increased by +1.8%
Vienna
In the first nine months of 2024 the increase was +1.7%
Uiltrasporti, the reverse change of VAT in the budget law is good
Rome
Verzari: we hope that this measure will be made structural in the future
Circle acquires Telepass Innova's Infomobility and Telematics business units
Milan
The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros
Tender for construction of Albanian port of Porto Romano restarted
Durres
The deadline for submitting bids has been set for February 7th.
Eukor secures renewal of contracts for exporting cars from Korea and China
Lysaker
The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion.
PSA Singapore Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Singapore
The 40 million TEU mark was reached on December 24th
US-based FTV Capital makes offer to acquire Windward
London
London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping
American Halliburton buys Norwegian Optime Subsea
Noted
European company develops technologies for underwater operations
Grimaldi took delivery of the multipurpose ro-ro Great Cotonou
Naples
Next month it will be launched on a new service of the group between China and Nigeria
Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"
Rome
They have been protagonists in the profession of maritime agent for over 60 years
Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara, over five million allocated for the green transition
The Spice
Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles
In November, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +4.3%
Genoa
In the first eleven months of 2024, an increase of +1.1% was recorded
In the first 11 months of 2024, traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +6.4% thanks to mineral oils
Trieste
A decrease of -8.2% was recorded in the port of Monfalcone
Over two and a half quintals of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
The drugs were inside a refrigerated container coming from Ecuador
Manca (Sardinia Region): Promises of allocation of resources for the Kalport agency not fulfilled
Cagliari
Urgent meeting requested with Minister of Labor
Increases in port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Leone: we are committed to adopting measures that do not impact traffic and users
Large quantity of cocaine seized in the port of Olbia
Sassari
39 kilos of drugs discovered hidden in a minivan
From January Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
Noise
The frequency of the shuttle train between Busto Arsizio and Padua will also increase
Port of Ancona, provisional concession granted to Fincantieri plant
Ancona
The new concession will last 40 years
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
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development
(Tehran Times)
North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia
(NK News)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
In November, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -3.7%
Barcelona
Container handling is growing (+6.3%), but not the weight of containerized cargo (-6.9%)
Saipem awarded new offshore contract by Shell in Nigeria
Milan
For the Italian company it has a value of around 900 million dollars
Rixi briefly illustrates the port reform
Rome
Creation of a publicly controlled company to manage investments and represent the Italian port system
Agreement between RFI and RSE for the study of a magnetic levitation freight transport system
Milan
Maritime safety, agreement signed at MIT to simplify verification procedures
Rome
Inspection and certification activities may be carried out by specifically accredited bodies
In the first eleven months of 2024, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.0%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-2.1%) and liquid bulk (-2.0%) are decreasing
Log In acquires 19,600 square meters of space at Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci
Kansas City
It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company
Prysmian wins two EPCI contracts from French RTE, potentially worth €700 million
Milan
The laying of approximately 640 kilometers of land and underwater cables is planned
Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven
Wilhelmshaven
It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech
Intesa Fincantieri - Sparkle for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables
Trieste
The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the security of the infrastructure
Barcelona terminal operator BEST has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes
Barcelona/The Hague
APM Terminals announces completion of work to increase capacity at MedPort Tangier terminal
Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment company Solix
Helsinki
In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros
Cisl, speed up the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Spice
Necessary to implement works and investments
Works awarded for the expansion of the container terminal in the port of Koper
Coper
The works will be completed by the end of 2027
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2% last month
Hong Kong
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -5.0%
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