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January 7, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 6, 2022
  • '2022 will still be a year of high uncertainty'
  • Why the ocean industry should embrace data sharing
  • Apparel exports up 35 pc in first nine months
  • Honey exports getting a boost
  • APM Terminals Pipavav secures new weekly service to the Gulf
  • Call for cargo containers at ports to be scanned for contraband
  • DB Schenker heads into anniversary year
  • Recovery in freight margins seen in December
  • Omicron threat could impact economy
  • Cabinet approves agreement between India & Spain on cooperation & mutual assistance in Customs matters
  • Coal production & despatch up

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 5, 2022
  • Market distortions make mockery of free-market container shipping
  • Ningbo shippers divert as exports are hit by Covid-restricted trucking
  • Forwarders in boycott threat over increased handling charges in UK
  • SM Line expected to grow HMM investment when Seoul sells its share
  • Bison and Schneider give a new year boost to their US trucking footprints
  • GVMS crashes on day one as new UK import rules bring supply chain chaos
  • X-Press Feeders the latest to add JNPT call as PSA Mumbai reports volume increase
  • MSC the major 'winner' in 2021's containership capacity race
  • Nigerian Customs seizes $3.6m-worth of opioids found in Maersk container
  • Against the odds: MSC's Bolloré bid is complex - may leave CMA CGM exposed

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 5, 2022
  • Jennifer Carpenter to keynote TTB 2022 in Mobile
    Marine Log's TTB (Tugs, Towboats & Barges) 2022 conference is set to go live and in person March 29-30 in Mobile, Ala., with a full agenda and an offsite tour in the
  • USCG names 2021 Coast Guard Engineer of the Year
    Timothy Meyers has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 Coast Guard Engineer of the Year Award. Assigned to the Office of Design and Engineering Standards in Washington D.C., Meyers leads
  • Stevens Towing shipyard keeps busy
    Yonges Island, S.C.-based Stevens Towing reports that the fourth quarter of last year was a very busy period for its shipyard, with work split between between topside repairs and several drydockings. Top
  • Conoship unveils "future-proof" cargo vessel
    Groningen, Netherlands-based Conoship International Projects has developed an innovative, future-proof and environmentally friendly 3,600 dwt general cargo vessel that it says can "be considered the new standard for low-air-draft sea/river coasters." The
  • K-Line Offshore AHTS duo finds a buyer
    When Tokyo-headquartered K-Line decided to dissolve its Norwegian-based subsidiary K-Line Offshore and sell its vessels, Fosnavåg, Norway-headquartered REM Offshore AS was swift to swoop on its four 2010/2011 built PSVs. So, what
  • Could all-electric pontoon be small utility work vessel?
    Unveiled at the CES 2022 show in Las Vegas today by Seattle-based Pure Watercraft, a new all-electric pontoon boat is aimed at the recreational market, but might well get a lot of
  • Valaris announces multiple offshore contracts
    Offshore drilling contractor Valaris Limited (NYSE: VAL) has kicked off the New Year by announcing a flurry of contracts. Today it reported that it has been awarded the following new contracts: One-well
  • HII demonstrates integrated autonomy solutions
    Huntington Ingalls Industries' (NYSE:HII) Technical Solutions division says that it has successfully integrated its advanced autonomy solutions with Sea Machines Robotics' SM300 autonomy product. The integration of these capabilities supports complex mission

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 5, 2022
  • Wakashio lawyer says case shows need for better seafarer welfare
    'Whatever cases I have been involved in, it appears that there is a human element which is not being addressed...
  • MSC overtakes Maersk as the world's largest container carrier
    Maersk is no longer the world's largest box line by operating capacity. MSC has taken top spot and has an...
  • Three tankers with unknown class, flag and insurance shipped 10% of Iran-China crude
    Updated: West of England P&I also cancels cover for another tanker identified by United Against Nuclear Iran as undertaking the most...
  • Forwarders complain over carrier concentration
    Container lines are increasingly entering the domain formerly occupied by forwarders. Industry bodies are concerned at increasing dominance of box...
  • CMA CGM's return to Wärtsilä deepens partnership
    Wärtsilä says partnership with CMA CGM involves understanding each other's ambitions and expectations. Further discussions are under way that could...
  • Government strives to recover truck flows into Ningbo port
    Maersk said trucking services at the port are being disrupted while some of its warehouses and depots have shut down...
  • Indonesia may resume coal exports this week
    The ban has caused an international ripple effect, marked by a drop in freight rates on supramax time charter charges...
  • Around 140 bulkers at anchor off Indonesia
    Data show 141 bulkers, mainly in the panamax and supramax size, are anchored off coal-exporting ports. That is roughly in...
  • Ports call for staff to be included in Covid-19 testing
    UK ports have called on the government to include supply chain and port workers in daily testing list
  • Daily Briefing
    LNG carrier rates slump as much as 40% on falling Europe gas prices | Ningbo port clogged by lockdown measures...
  • Sun rises at China Classification Society
    Mr Sun has held various positions at the Chinese class society over 35 years, most recently as vice-president. He succeeds...
  • US condemns seizure of UAE-flagged vessel by Yemeni rebels
    Vessel was headed for Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port of Jizan on route from the Yemeni island of Socotra
  • Rail plan aims to boost container throughput to US Midwest
    APM Terminals is targeting Asia-Midwest import cargo with daily departures using five class 1 railroads that offer further potential to...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 5, 2022
  • LA-LB ports acknowledge confusion over container fees
  • MSC tops ocean carrier capacity ranks: Alphaliner
  • Charleston vessel backlog builds after holidays
  • Chicago spot truck rates surging from East, Gulf coast ports
  • Outlook 2022: US importers start trans-Pacific contract talks early to secure space

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 5, 2022
  • UK freight forwarders demand container shipping probe over 'blatant profiteering'
  • Norwegian Cruise Line jettisons swathe of sailings over Covid-19 restrictions
  • Omicron jitters cast pall over cruise sector optimism
  • Seanergy's Stamatis Tsantanis: Focus on improving ships' efficiency until 'solutions become apparent'
  • Jefferies shipping analyst ranked top five among overall stock pickers in 2021
  • Diana Shipping's Semiramis Paliou: Regulatory environment with clear goals 'should be a priority'
  • Paris MOU bans two cargo ships that skipped repair yard calls
  • It's official: MSC beats Maersk and slides into No 1 slot after 52 years
  • Six future-proof Conoship design vessels ordered at Emden yard
  • Indonesian coal ban will only hit bulkers if it lasts until month's end - analysts
  • Seaspan's 70-vessel newbuilding spree fully financed with final $1.4bn deal
  • US research vessel owner claims lien on data in charter hire dispute
  • LNG-fuelled newbuildings ordered in 2021 outstrip combined total for last four years
  • Wellard wins $12m Croatian bank pay-out for cancelled livestock ship
  • Bulkers in 2022: will low fleet supply save the day as demand falls?
  • AET takes delivery of first DP2 suezmax shuttle tanker for Shell
  • Sallaum Lines buying Siem car carriers for new BMW and Ford contracts
  • Bulker backlog builds as Indonesian coal ban talks drag on
  • Sallaum Lines buying Siem car carriers for new BMW and Ford contracts
  • Bulker backlog builds as Indonesian coal ban talks drag on
  • New CCS head to focus on decarbonisation and digitalisation
  • Davidson Kempner snaps up $452m of Piraeus Bank's bad shipping debt
  • Dorian LPG rewards investors with $40m payout as it seals $83m refinancing
  • Norwegian watchdog orders Havila to re-examine vessel impairments
  • Edda Wind fixes new SOV to Siemens Gamesa for five years
  • Erik Hanell and Kim Ullman: Investing in future fuels is 'progressive and commercially sensible'
  • The 'very best': Borealis Maritime snaps up K Line anchor-handlers
  • SK Shipping named as behind KSOE LNG carrier order
  • Marco Polo Marine plans Indonesian green-demolition facility
  • KCC wins six-year deal with Australia's South32 to ship caustic soda
  • Panamax bulkers shrug off Indonesia coal ban with New Year rebound
  • MOL's Takeshi Hashimoto: Decarbonisation 'has to be addressed with the utmost urgency'

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 5, 2022
  • White House prioritizing imports of COVID-19 rapid tests
    The U.S. government is monitoring for omicron-related disruptions "at ports overseas and at home," according to port envoy John Porcari.
  • New index measures supply chain pressure - and it's really high
    New barometer from NY Federal Reserve highlights how extreme supply chain crunch has become.
  • US cargo airlines up in arms over Saudia flying rights request
    Chutzpah: When Saudi Arabia's flag carrier asks the U.S. to operate cargo flights directly from Europe and the Saudi government denies similar rights to U.S....
  • Alternative low-carbon fuels predicted to 'steal headlines'
    "2022 must be the year where commitments are turned into concrete steps and binding regulations," said Madeline Rose, climate campaign director at Pacific Environment.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 5, 2022
  • IRAQ DATA: December oil exports up 0.5% on month despite higher OPEC+ quota
    Total oil exports in OPEC's second-biggest producer rose to 3.677 million b/d in December, from 3.660 million b/d in November, data showed.
  • Trefoil installs mass flow meter on ARA bunker barge, with possibility of more
    If the market requires more, then the company will install them on other barges, the spokesperson said.
  • Kazakhstan to reintroduce fuel price caps after protests in key OPEC+ producer
    Civil unrest in recent days has led to the government's resignation and the introduction of states of emergency in some regions, including Mangystau, which accounts for around 25% of Kazakhsta's oil production.
  • SPAIN DATA: December fuel supply volumes rise 16% on year
    December saw the second-highest monthly volume since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, just behind the July figure.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude edges lower, eyes turn to Kazakhstan protests
    The government of Kazakhstan has resigned due to widespread protests over rising fuel prices. Protests are rare in the former Soviet country and the outbreak began in the oil city of Zhanaozen this weekend.

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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
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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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