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January 4, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 3, 2022
  • Antwerp port boosts rail connections
  • Changes to crew onboarding requirements for vessels arriving at port of Singapore
  • Changes to towage tariff at Beihai LNG terminal
  • CMA CGM to reshuffle its Mozambique offer ex Asia
  • Contract awarded for Haldia Inland Waterway Terminal
  • Maiden vessel of HMM's Far East - India - Latin America service calls Kattupalli
  • Extension of last date for submitting applications for Scrip based FTP Schemes
  • Spectacular growth coupled with orders in hand will boost India's exports in next fiscal: FIEO President
  • New transhipment high at Rotterdam port
  • NHAI toll revenue seen soaring
  • Railways loads 18 pc more freight in first 9 months
  • India approaches WTO's Appellate Body against dispute panel ruling on sugar export subsidy
  • GAC appoints Daniel Nordberg as the new Group Vice President for Asia Pacific & Indian Subcontinent region
  • Soybean production seen rising
  • Takeaways from a Staggering Year in Container Shipping: Part 2

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 3, 2022
  • Zan Fast Ferries orders third CoCo Yachts Coastal Cruiser
    Gorinchen, Netherlands-headquartered CoCo Yachts reports that Zan Fast Ferries of Zanzibar, Tanzania, has ordered a third CoCo Yachts designed high speed passenger craft. The vessel, a Coastal Cruiser 599, will join two
  • Gateway Terminals handles first box in Savannah
    At the Port of Savannah today, representatives from Gateway Terminals, the International Longshoremen's Association and the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) joined to mark the first container moved under the direction of Gateway,
  • DNV and PowerX team up on offshore wind power transfer vessels
    Classification society DNV has signed a non-binding letter of intent with PowerX, the Japanese company that thinks there's a better way than subsea cables to bring electricity ashore from offshore wind farms.
  • Alabama Shipyard awarded USNS Comfort drydocking
    The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command has awarded Alabama Shipyard, Mobile, Ala., a $25,964,083 firm-fixed-price contract (N3220522C4031) for a 150-calendar day shipyard availability for the regular overhaul and drydocking of the Military
  • They're hiring women now! Ferry captain reflects on 46 years of service
    Back in late September 2021, Capt. Marsha Morse of Vashon, Wash., retired after over 46 years of service as a professional mariner with the Washington State Ferry (WSF) system. Morse became the
  • SAFE Boats wins Ukraine-linked patrol boat order
    As tensions over Russian threats to Ukraine mount, SAFE Boats International, Bremerton, Wash., has been awarded a contract under a U.S. security assistance program that includes a focus on enhancing Ukraine's capacity

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 3, 2022
  • Outlook 2022: Air cargo recovery hinges on easing of Asian border restrictions
  • Savannah vessel backlog dwindles as new terminal JV debuts
  • Oakland opens container yard for agricultural shippers
  • Tech demand leads to 'buy and build' push for 3PLs
  • Outlook 2022: Shippers sign elevated trans-Atlantic contracts to lock in capacity

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 3, 2022
  • US launches probe into Wan Hai and ONE over 'unreasonable' practices
  • International Seaways' Lois Zabrocky: 'We encourage the IMO to act quickly on global regulations'
  • Tidemand sells down to sixth-largest shareholder in Belships
  • US and Brazilian health agencies warn against cruising following Covid-19 outbreaks
  • Carnival's Elaine Heldewier: Aiming for net-zero emissions 'as soon as it is practical'
  • Scope Group launches all-in-one ESG rating platform
  • Houthi rebels seize UAE-flagged landing craft off Yemen
  • Genco's John Wobensmith: 'More ambitious, longer-term emissions targets will continue to drive change'
  • EU mulls 'green' label for natural gas and nuclear
  • Seafarers' champion Shaw named in UK New Year's Honours list
  • UCL's Tristan Smith: Agreement on shipping's carbon requires 'practical solution' to fairness puzzle
  • Will 2022 herald the end of the container shipping joy ride?
  • Tufton snaps up product tanker and handysize bulker

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 3, 2022
  • Container shipping's 2022 outlook: The bulls, bears and wild cards
    How could the consensus - that container spot rates will remain extremely high - be wrong?
  • 5 alternative container ports for avoiding congestion
    Small ports were one solution for big-port problems in 2021. Shippers that could find a vessel were able to get their cargo processed quickly by...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 3, 2022
  • FOB Singapore MOC fuel oil trades rise 159% on month in December
    Traded volumes in the FOB Singapore fuel oil Platts Market on Close assessment process rose nearly 160% from November to 880,000 mt in December, bolstered by a sharp increase in both high sulfur and very low sulfur fuel oil trades on the month, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • TENDER DATA: Pakistan State Oil seeks HSFO, LSFO for H1 March
    Pakistan State Oil procures fuel oil on behalf of utilities companies to meet domestic power generation demand.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude rises as OPEC+ sees limited omicron impact
    Crude futures rose midmorning Jan. 3 after an OPEC+ advisory committee report suggested the omicron coronavirus variant would have a limited effect on global demand growth.
  • FEATURE: North American midstream crude sector poised for small, incremental growth in 2022
    North America will see more crude oil volumes flow from Western Canada and West Texas in 2022, but the crude midstream sector will count only modest, incremental growth with pennies remaining pinched and few big projects sanctioned, according to energy analysts.
  • Asia residual fuels: Key market indicators for Jan. 3-7
    Trading activity in the Asian fuel oil market in the week of Jan. 3-7 is expected to gain pace as participants return from the year-end holidays.
  • REFINERY MARGIN TRACKER: US margins end 2021 on high note as omicron variant looms
    US refining margins rose for the week ended Dec. 31, putting a strong finish on 2021, despite the rapid spread of the highly contagious omicron variant as the world enters the third year of coronavirus, an analysis from S&P Global Platts showed on Jan. 3.
  • AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators Jan 3-7
    Bunker markets in the Americas is expected to continue the upward trend following two weeks of increased pricing amid talks of higher demand in several ports and a strengthened energy complex.
  • Singapore delivered, ex-wharf MF 0.5%S bunker spread nears 11-month high
    The spread between delivered and ex-wharf Singapore marine fuel 0.5%S bunker widened to an eleven-month high of $13/mt Dec. 31, S&P Global Platts data showed, amid strengthening demand for the delivered grade.
  • Bunker fuel price rises in most Latin American ports at 30% to 40% in 2021
    Spot prices for marine fuel 0.5%S rose more than 30% over the year in most ports in Latin America in 2021, while the advance for marine gasoil exceeded 40%, according to an average of monthly data from key ports in the region assessed by S&P Global Platts.
  • FEATURE: Shipping industry may outpace IMO in toughening climate targets
    The shipping industry may look beyond the International Maritime Organization in 2022 for guidance in combatting climate change, amid mounting pressure to increase the pace of its current efforts.
  • BRAZIL DATA: Nov refined product sales slide as demand falls
    Brazil registered a year-on-year decline in refined product sales in November as demand in Latin America's largest economy continued to retreat with the end of the agricultural harvest season, according to data released Jan. 3 by the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP.

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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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