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BRIEFS
June 9, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
  • Leading lights of the industry to be a part of SECC 2022 in Chennai
  • Shippers lost $5-10 bn due to delays
  • Container transhipment facility at Galathea Bay & regional waterway connectivity will be a game changer for future of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port: Dr Sanjeev Ranjan
  • Freight rates ease a tad after government slashes excise duty on fuel
  • APM Terminals Pipavav commissions captive solar power plant
  • You ask.. We answer...
  • MOL selected as 'Digital Transformation Stock (DX Stock) 2022'
  • AD Ports Group & UAE to host 2023 edition of IAPH World Ports Conference
  • RBI hikes repo rate; pegs GDP at 7.2 pc for FY23
  • Nitin Gadkari inaugurates/lays foundation stones of 15 National Highway projects in Bihar

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Reefer player changes hands
  • Modern equipment improves intermodal performance
  • Aramex invests USD 265 million
  • Funding for emission-free logistics
  • Tiaca welcomes two new members
  • United joins forces to fly formula
  • Valencia takes a stand at the Espo
  • K+N Russia goes to Perry Neumann
  • Revised Caribbean-Mediterranean connections
  • UK's first e-tipper truck in operation
  • Cargobeamer chooses Alexander Kornblum
  • A single parcel not worth USD 22.59 million
  • DIY store in the border triangle
  • Alternative fuels employed in Southampton
  • More telematics technology for railfreight
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Felbermayr to support Netzwerk Metall partnership
  • First of four Boeing 747-8 freighters for Atlas Air

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 8, 2022
  • Major transpacific carriers expect contract earnings to soar in second half
  • Ryan Petersen steps aside to welcome Amazon's Dave Clark as Flexport CEO
  • Shipping lines' grip on air cargo deepens as CMA CGM gets its second 777F
  • Concerns mount as more, old dangerous goods found at Chittagong port
  • Reports of Colombo Port's demise are greatly exaggerated, say shippers
  • M&A radar: From Ryder's aborted buyout to Two CH Robinsons (via XPO)
  • Hapag's extra loader becomes boost to India-US trade for disrupted shippers
  • Alibaba's Transfar Shipping cuts reliance on charters with vessel acquisitions
  • CMA CGM extends its methanol-ready vessel order with six more ships

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 8, 2022
  • Glosten selected to design new Red Sea research vessel
    Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has selected Seattle-headquartered naval architecture firm Glosten to design a state-of-the-art oceanographic research vessel (RV). Replacing the existing RV Thuwal, the new
  • Senator Lisa Murkowski receives SCA Maritime Leadership Award
    The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) has presented U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) with its Maritime Leadership Award. The award is given each year to national leaders or elected officials who demonstrate

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 8, 2022
  • European Parliament rejects carbon market report
    Based on precedent, shipowner bodies had expected the plenary vote would be a shoo-in. But in a move Brussels insiders...
  • MSC secondhand shopping spree nets over 200 vessels
    MSC has added 207 secondhand units since it started buying in 2020. The capacity of those alone would make it...
  • Greece prevaricates over Iran crude seizure as diplomatic storm erupts
    Dynacom-owned tanker Ice Energy is detained in Piraeus, with line's founder George Prokopiou claiming the detention is '100% political' and...
  • Politics, not economics, now driving shipping
    Shipping segments are doing well from the efficiencies caused by the situation in Ukraine and supply chain chaos, but political...
  • IMO's Lim calls for 'increased levels of ambition' on decarbonisation
    States have committed to a review of the Initial Strategy for adoption by MEPC 80 in July next year. Lim...
  • Maran Gas agrees two more LNG carriers with DSME
    Industry sources put price at close to $234m per vessel, beating 'record' said to have been established just last month
  • Uncertain demand overshadows container sector outlook
    While pandemic drove demand for containerised freight, a surge of supply coming into the market just as demand eases could...
  • Slow fleet growth bodes well for dry bulk as demand risks mount
    BIMCO says the ever-decreasing supply situation is supportive of dry bulk rates through this year, despite many risks to the...
  • Swiss-Danish partnership progresses vessel performance
    ABB Turbocharging, to be known as Accelleron, is working alongside Danish VDR and IoT infrastructure experts Danelec. They stress that...
  • Bestway extends bulker contract deadline for Vogemann
    Parties signed contracts for four 40,000 dwt dry bulk carriers. However, Bestway says it has only received initial payments for...
  • South Korean shipbuilders confirm orders worth $2bn
    The LNG tanker sextet is linked to QatarEnergy's North Field Expansion Project
  • Tankers shipping Venezuelan and Iranian crude switch to Russian trade
    Russian oil producers are using a ready-developed, sanctions-skirting template to ship oil as sales pivot to Asia from Europe following...
  • First VLGC loading LPG expected at new Malaysian terminal next month
    Port Klang's new liquid bulk terminal will be an important player in the region. It can bring in large quantity...
  • Capital Product adds four newbuildings from Marinakis empire
    Listed LNG carrier and containership owner is also seizing the moment to sell two older boxships for $130m
  • Daily Briefing
    Medvedev promises state cover for Russian tankers | IMO decarbonisation division deepens | Leading Greek shipowners denounce sanctions 'failure'

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 8, 2022
  • Hapag-Lloyd agrees to increased $2 million penalty in detention case
  • Importers ask White House to engage PMA, ILWU on West Coast contract talks
  • US trucking acquisitions gaining speed in a tough market
  • Supreme Court turns away Brooklyn marine terminal's fee case
  • Flexport leadership change suggests lack of market-defining progress
  • Near-record US imports to continue through October: retailers
  • FMC signaling measured approach ahead of OSRA
  • Air cargo recovery slowed by China lockdowns, Ukraine invasion

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 8, 2022
  • Global Ship Lease continues quarterly dividend on preferred shares
  • Maran Gas Maritime adding pricey LNG carrier duo at DSME
  • Green Seas: How digital technology can cut shipping's carbon today
  • Rina to expand by 50% as profit grows in 'disruptive markets'
  • Bimco analyst predicts emissions rules will cut tanker capacity by up to 5%
  • Cadeler and Seaway 7 clinch 'record-breaking' wind turbine deals
  • Russian state ready to step in after EU and UK insurance ban
  • Maroulis is new Citi shipping boss as Chipalkatty plots next move
  • U-Ming's Douglas Hsu bullish on bulkers after $650m newbuilding spree
  • 'Unique': Yara says it can have entire ammonia supply chain linked by 2030
  • Hyundai Glovis unveils plan to build world's biggest CO2 carrier
  • Swire Shipping names Jeremy Sutton as new managing director
  • Troim-backed 2020 Bulkers hikes May dividend after revealing big rate jump
  • British Scotline officer charged with manslaughter after Karin Hoj crash
  • Troim-backed 2020 Bulkers hikes May dividend after revealing big rate jump
  • British Scotline officer charged with manslaughter after Karin Hoj crash
  • Greek shipowners see bright horizons for shipping, but are there 'storm clouds'?
  • Nordic American clears out last 2002 suezmax in $16m deal
  • Green twist: Equinor to stretch charters for PSV owners that can offer ammonia fuelling
  • 'Tense': scrapping stand-off continues as another tanker deal fails
  • UAE crude exports in demand as EU nations hunt Russian alternatives

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 8, 2022
  • World Ocean Day brings shipping decarbonization top of mind
    The International Maritime Organization and a California congressman look for strategies to lower emissions on World Ocean Day.
  • Cathay Pacific uses boats to move cargo faster during Hong Kong's COVID lockdowns
    Companies ship by air because it's faster than other modes. So how does shipping by sea actually help Cathay Pacific move air cargo through Hong...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 8, 2022
  • S&P Global to reflect WTI Midland in CIF Dated Brent from July 2022 deliveries
    Please send all comments to europe_crude@spglobal.com and pricegroup@spglobal.com.
  • S&P Global to include WTI Midland in Dated Brent, related assessments from June 2023
    The company said it had received "widespread support" for the move.
  • Oil, gasoline prices to pare gains but remain high through 2022, 2023: EIA
    Already-high crude oil prices rose further as Shanghai and Beijing began easing COVID-19 restrictions end-May and the EU announced plans to cut its Russian oil imports by 90% by the year's end.
  • Mercuria CEO sees higher long-term oil prices despite growing recession risk
    Platts Analytics currently forecasts Dated Brent crude slipping to just below $100/b by the end of 2022 and averaging about $90/b in 2023.
  • Zhoushan June term ex-wharf bunker premiums climb amid lean inventories
    Majority of the ex-wharf term contracts for June supply was done at $40-$50/mt, Zhoushan-based traders said.
  • Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero to set up Singapore office, boost Asian operations
    Executives at the Ecosperity 2022 conference in Singapore said that the selection of the city-state as the location for GFANZ Asian headquarters, and the appointment of the country top regulators as its officials, underscores Singapore push to lead Asia climate agenda.
  • Europe refiners struggling to maintain high runs despite strong margins
    Gasoline and diesel cracks have soared over $30/b and $60/b, respectively, while jet fuel cracks led the barrel at close to $70/b, over the past month, according to S&P Global data.
  • Cheaper options make Brazilian crude vanish from China independents' radar
    Brazil-Petrobras, which holds a 67.216% operating stake in the Tupi oil fields, continues to prioritize supplies for the domestic market over exports for its Tupi crude sales, trade sources told S&P Global.
  • INTERVIEW: IEA says high oil prices already damaging demand
    Transport fuels are set to feel the most pain from higher prices, with gasoline, jet and middle distillates making up 80% of the total oil demand impact, S&P Global estimates showed.
  • Hydrogen market evolution to mirror LNG market growth: InterContinental Energy
    Eastman said one of the benefits of green hydrogen in the long term is that the projects can predict what the price will be for the whole 20-year or 25-year offtake agreements.
  • Singapore marine fuel 0.5%S-380 CST HSFO spread widens to all-time high on weak HSFO
    In addition, a fuel oil trader said: "Refining margins are so good, refiners are maximizing their run rates. High sulfur fuel oil is coming out of the refineries."
  • Tight LSFO stocks push Hong Kong-delivered differentials to all-time high
    Supply tightness in Singapore has supported the FOB Singapore premium since the second half of May, which strengthened bunker premiums in Hong Kong.

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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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