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June 8, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
  • FFFAI signs MoU with NITIE
  • India's exports to GCC countries surge 58.26 pc in FY22
  • Supply chains set for "substantial" restructure
  • Eminent panel deliberates on changing maritime supply chain
  • CSMIA wins Cargo Airport of the Year honour
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk completes acquisition of Senator International
  • Emirates SkyCargo makes a splash at Air Cargo India 2022
  • New Mangalore Port extends rebate for Capesize vessels
  • Import of palm oil up in May
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • Mahindra Logistics makes progress towards carbon neutrality goal
  • India's GDP seen growing at 7.5 pc in FY23: SBI
  • Marine products exports to be doubled in 5 years; Minister promises to remove hurdles
  • Indian wheat should not be re-exported to 3rd countries: Goyal
  • Dehydrated white onion exports down due to Ukraine conflict

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Awery and IBS sign partnership agreement
  • Switch to rail saves 2,600 t in emissions
  • UBS sells to Prologis
  • Better units for Montreal's future
  • Beumer Group picks Rudolf Hausladen
  • Finnair cargo performs despite longer routings
  • US manufacturer to modernise mining locomotives
  • Closer to Amazon
  • Deugro strengthens position in Sweden
  • Three rail companies build a maintenance station
  • Emirates Skycargo makes a splash at Air Cargo India
  • More green equipment for NTB Bremerhaven
  • Heppner and CTL: a new approach
  • ITS celebrates 30th anniversary
  • Partnership in Brazil bears fruit
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Drone deliveries in Edmonton now in service
  • Finnlines: all good things come in threes

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 7, 2022
  • Ports introduce back-up plans as 25,000 truckers strike in South Korea
  • MSC offers Zeebrugge option to relieve NE port congestion
  • Retailers chasing inventory now could lead to 'muted' airfreight peak
  • Shippers claim proposed carbon tax could be 'world's biggest BAF'
  • Congestion concerns rise amid severe labour shortages on US railroads
  • CSX is turning away business. The Class I rail company is struggling to meet demand, ...
  • Against the odds: M'rsk, MSC, CMA CGM & Hapag - 'Houston, we've a problem'
  • There's more money than ever for supply chain's start-up stars

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 7, 2022
  • House Seapower panel seeks U.S.-built sealift ships
    There's a reason why so many shipbuilders have Washington, D.C. offices. The House Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces today released its proposals for the FY 2023 National
  • GLDD exercises option with Conrad for second TSHD
    Houston-headquartered Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:GLDD) has exercised a contract option to build a second 6,500-cubic-yard-capacity trailing suction hopper dredge (TSHD) at Conrad Shipyard in Amelia, La. With expected delivery

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 7, 2022
  • Leading Greek shipowners denounce sanctions 'failure'
    'Instead of penalising Russia, we are penalising ourselves,' says Marinakis
  • IMO decarbonisation division deepens
    Divisions emerge over net-zero or zero-emissions targets, whether to hold a separate working group to fast-track any revised greenhouse emissions...
  • Medvedev pledges state cover for Russian oil exports
    'The issue of supply insurance can be closed at the expense of state guarantees within the framework of interstate agreements...
  • Shippers warn carbon levy will raise box freight rates
    Putting a price on carbon has come up for discussion at the IMO. But shippers say consideration must be given...
  • Boxship charter market remains muted
    Fixture activity is mostly focused on smaller tonnage as prompt large containerships remain scarce
  • Citi names Maroulis as head of shipping
    Ship finance veteran steps up from EMEA role to bank's top job in the niche
  • J. Lauritzen appoints Kristian Mørch as chief executive
    Former Odfjell chief Mørch will take up new role at the Danish shipping company on August 1
  • Trucking services remain under pressure after Shanghai lockdowns
    A local forwarder says there are no significant improvements in logistics efficiency in the region
  • Bulkers regaining allure for major Greek owners
    Given $100m to spend, major names would focus on secondhand dry bulk acquisitions - and in some cases are already putting...
  • Accurate vessel performance management still elusive ahead of new rules
    With just over six months to go before the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship (Design) Index and Carbon Intensity Indicator measures kick...
  • DP World sells stake in Jebel Ali port to Canadian fund
    DP World is inviting other long-term investors to acquire an additional stake in the three assets, with an investment of...
  • Daily Briefing
    War and pandemic 'good for shipping' | Posidonia opens as global shipping descends on Athens | Angeliki Frangou sees optimism...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 7, 2022
  • Shippers adapting to 'realignment' of US trucking capacity, rates
  • Delays rise at Ontario rail ramps amid surge in Vancouver volumes
  • Chassis shortage forces NS to adjust rules on free time, container fees
  • Early peak season, mixed signals to test Asia-US rate strength
  • Top US Shippers: Apparel retailers ordering early to avoid trans-Pac delays

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 7, 2022
  • International Seaways sells $300m FSOs stake, hikes dividend
  • CPLP makes $597.5m dropdown buy of boxships, LNG carrier
  • Dry bulk market keeps falling as positivity swirls at Posidonia
  • Marinakis cites LNG push as driving factor behind Sovcomflot aframax buys
  • US Coast Guard and Carnival probing cause of Carnival Freedom fire
  • Morch resurfaces as J Lauritzen chief executive
  • Hawaii think-tank slams Jones Act as fleet dwindles and costs rise
  • DNB raises Stolt-Nielsen forecast as swing tonnage moves out of chemical sector
  • Wista Norway gets new president and male board member
  • Host of catalysts on offer as VLCCs continue to struggle
  • 'We need an international system for emissions trading, and fast' says EU policymaker
  • Container shippers warn carbon tax will hike freight rates
  • QatarEnergy inks first LNG carrier orders with owners and yards in South Korea
  • Hurtigruten aims for €25m green bond as owner TDR pumps in same amount
  • Ukrainian master urges shipping to help country's seafarers
  • CMA CGM poised to splash out $2.5bn on series of container ship newbuildings
  • Citrosuco juice tanker suffers engine room fire in Brazil
  • NRP takes major stake in Swedish asset manager as it broadens Nordic reach
  • 'Clever move': MOL sells Japanese-built VLCC as yen hits 20-year low
  • Wilson ploughing growing bulker profit into share buybacks
  • Bunker spread tops $300 as VLSFO price hits fresh high in global ports
  • Kongsberg Maritime enlisted to help with Berge Bulk's $1bn decarbonisation drive
  • Shipowners reveal zero-emission wishlist for the IMO and member states
  • OceanPal more than doubles its money on Koch capesize charter
  • 'Supercycle' ahoy: LPG shipping will not repeat 2016 crash, Fearnleys says
  • Hafnia's final frontier: a foothold in the LR2 pooling sector
  • Canadian pension fund takes stake in DP World's Jebel Ali port
  • Globus Maritime's earnings skyrocket to $12m as charter rates more than double

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 7, 2022
  • European ocean carriers expand air cargo capabilities
    The French and Danish container lines CMA CGM and Maersk are reinvesting big profits in their air cargo fleets and service offerings.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 7, 2022
  • S&P Global will discontinue its 3.5% IFO 380 bunker assessment in Callao, Peru
    Sources also said there has been no HSFO available for sale since early-2020.
  • India ACME, Karnataka state sign up for renewable hydrogen/ammonia plant
    ACME aims to produce 10 million mt/year of renewable ammonia and hydrogen by 2030 and is looking for more projects in India, Australia, Chile and the US, it had said earlier.
  • Hungary imposes windfall taxes on oil and gas producers, refiners
    The new tax will be valid for 2022-23, including retroactively for the first half of 2022.
  • High oil prices tempering outlook but supply-side constraints more pressing: panel
    Speaking on the same panel, the head of the International Energy Agency's oil market division Toril Bosoni, also sounded a warning that supply-side constraints could be more supportive for oil price in the near-term than linger demand weakness.
  • Shipper EPS orders 11 hybrid propulsion car carriers, plans ammonia dual-fuel ship
    Not only will the system help to optimize fuel efficiency and minimize emissions, but it will effectively provide futureproofing for the vessels since it has the built-in flexibility to adapt to future technology shifts, Wartsila said.
  • Delivered marine fuel bunkers pricing rises for key US East Coast ports
    The most recent increase was expected by several market players, who began preparing for the spike early May.
  • Japan delivered 380 CST HSFO bunker premium slips to over 7-month low
    Rising HSFO stockpiles gradually shortened bunker delivery lead times to an average of 6-8 days with increasing prompt availabilities, according to Tokyo-based bunker suppliers June 7.
  • Singapore gasoil swap crack hits all-time high on improved arbitrage, tight supplies
    A deeper negative EFS spread typically points towards improving arbitrage economics as Asian gasoil barrels can command a higher premium in the West than in Asia.
  • Asian oil buyers will feel pinch of EU insurance ban, but not immediately
    Some shipping sources said as most shipping insurance and reinsurance institutions and organizations are centered around the EU and the UK, any ban from the EU or the UK on insuring tankers transporting Russian oil will always have implications for shipowners engaging to carry the oil.
  • China issues 4.5 mil mt of new oil product export quotas as stocks swell: sources
    With the release, the total allocation for 2022 stands at 17.5 million mt as of June 7, staying 40.7% lower than the 29.5 million mt volume a year ago.

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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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