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June 10, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
  • Transworld Group & Bengal Airlift enter into strategic partnership
  • MSC becomes first carrier to offer in-house Liquid Cargo Solutions
  • Exports continue growth during June first week
  • FIATA elaborates on what the Future International Trade Alliance means for freight forwarders
  • Strike impacts Indo-Bangla trade at Benapole
  • Relaxation in provision of submission of 'Bill of Export' as an evidence of export obligation discharge for supplies made to SEZ units in case of Advance Authorisation
  • Amendments in Para 2 (b)(i) of the 'Guidelines For Applicants' under ANF-4F of Handbook of Procedures 2015-2020
  • DGFT rejecting wheat export applications
  • India's GDP seen at 7.5 pc for FY23: World Bank
  • Record sugar exports till May
  • Coal production seeing surge
  • TradeLens issues first electronic Bill of Lading in the UAE, strengthening the digitalisation of supply chains
  • Russia-Ukraine conflict seen slowing global economic growth

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Italy and China move closer together
  • Improving hinterland networks in France
  • DC near Bangkok operational
  • Container price trend in May
  • Dave Clark to leave Amazon for Flexport
  • Air cargo transfer service switches to e-vehicle
  • First African airline to be Cargo iQ certified
  • ID Logistics opens its first site in Italy
  • Rising potential in Argentina
  • 74 t e-truck runs 19 hours a day at the mine
  • Europa chooses Katie Taylor
  • WFS makes big India debut in Bengaluru
  • Fiege's next warehouse operational
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • More cargo for Qatar
  • Two of four Triple Seven already touch down
  • Changes at the helm of Haeco

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 9, 2022
  • Busan sees steep decline in volumes as truckers' strike hits key industries
  • A mountain to climb for some; but where are the box lines in seafarer support?
  • US importers urge White House to steer west coast labour talks to conclusion
  • Hapag-Lloyd pays $2m penalty for D&D violations
  • Antwerp barges continue to operate despite Hapag suspension
  • On the wires: DSV, M'rsk, Kuehne et al - to hell with no return ticket?
  • No end in sight for shippers' surging supply chain costs
  • European parliament rejects proposals for EU ETS update
  • Bournemouth Airport offers airfreight forwarders a speedy solution
  • Parts of Shanghai and Beijing go back under lockdown
  • Mike King reaches half-way point in his hike for seafarers - please donate

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 9, 2022
  • Passenger vessel Spirit of Norfolk "still smoldering"
    The Spirit of Norfolk cruise yacht was reported a "still smoldering" this morning, two days after an incident that began when the City of Norfolk, Va., received a 911 call at 12.06
  • Hapag-Lloyd in $2 million settlement with FMC
    The Federal Maritime Commission yesterday approved a settlement agreement reached between its Bureau of Enforcement (BoE) and Hapag-Lloyd AG. It will see the ocean carrier pay a $2 million civil penalty to
  • TGE Marine to provide cargo handling solution for Crowley LNG bunkering barge
    The 12,000 cubic meter LNG bunkering barge on order for Crowley at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding will have a cargo handling system supplied by Bonn, Germany, Based TGE Marine Gas Engineering GmbH (TGE

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 9, 2022
  • Greek court ruling lifts hopes for release of tankers
    Situation said to remain 'tense' but owners affirm that 49 seafarers held off Bandar Abbas are in good health
  • Russia sanctions prove challenging for maritime insurance
    The lack of detail and loosely worded legislation in Europe's latest set of sanctions against Russia has posed a series...
  • Safety report flags sub-standard pilot ladder concerns
    Other areas of concern included dangerously weighted heaving lines and loading operations on ro-ro cargo vessels
  • US adds $10m to plan for FSO Safer fund
    US contribution of $10m towards FSO Safer plan still leaves a £37m hole in the fund to secure and drain...
  • LNG rates could fall from highs on US terminal outage
    LNG carrier rates may drop if demand falls as a result of the explosion and subsequent outage at Freeport
  • Container volume decline shows impact of China lockdowns
    Few export markets saw container volume growth in April. But rates remain strong as supply chain constraints continue to affect...
  • Mortgage insurance need not pay out in all circumstances
    Verdict creates moral conundrum: why should insurance cover risk of owner committing 'insurance job' fraud, but not same owner's breach...
  • Tanker newbuild order activity shows little sign of revival
    New tanker ordering activity has plummeted. Relatively high newbuilding prices and the need for clarity on future fuels are the...
  • US regulator launches supply chain initiatives
    Carriers and terminals will need to appoint a compliance officer to ensure rules are being followed. Move comes as Hapag-Lloyd...
  • Hyundai Mipo wins $146m dry bulk carrier order
    Shipyard did not disclose the size of the ships, but industry sources say the four ships could be ultramax bulk...
  • BHP joins study of ammonia as vessel fuel with NYK
    Project could help both companies achieve their long-term greenhouse gas emission reduction targets
  • Drop-in fuels pilot to be held in Singapore to support green corridors
    The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation has $155m in funding to support the testing and deployment of green technologies and...
  • Daily Briefing
    Greece prevaricates over Iran crude seizure as diplomatic storm erupts | European Parliament rejects carbon market report | Tankers shipping...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 9, 2022
  • PMA-ILWU discussing earlier start times at West Coast terminals
  • NS metering volumes in five markets amid chassis shortage
  • Cargobase expands to Mexico to ride manufacturing momentum
  • MPV indexes hold steady at high levels as container spot rates soften
  • Vessel delays costing shippers billions: Sea-Intelligence
  • US spot truckload rates steadying after declines
  • New Blume partnership aims to provide end-to-end visibility

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 9, 2022
  • Dry bulk market falls further as enquiry remains limited
  • Road to recovery: GEOS boss Fagervoll says PSV values are up 20% this year
  • Tankers needed as cheap Russian crude tipped to lure developing countries
  • Deutsche Bank raid leaves Jefferies fresh out of shipping analysts
  • Offshore recovery revs up as the West gives Siberia the cold shoulder
  • One-time FSL sale candidate finally free, heading to Singapore
  • Classification societies strike Greek digital deals at Posidonia
  • Shipper BHP and NYK Line strike up decarbonisation alliance
  • Accident probes rise but no deaths reported on UK ships last year, MAIB says
  • Plea to the IMO: Follow Europe's carbon tax model to curb emissions
  • 'Significant issues': Russian insurance ban already causing problems for tankers
  • Thenamaris order ends bulker drought for Hyundai Mipo
  • Demolition worker killed and two others injured in Bangladesh accident
  • Hapag-Lloyd agrees $2m fine over alleged US demurrage violations
  • Expansion planned: Sing Fuels snaps up Prime's Bunkerplus Services in Athens
  • EU's energy trading scheme faces delays after key vote
  • Cyprus says the impact of Russia sanctions on nation's shipping is 'manageable'
  • Kongsberg clinches deal to digitalise nearly 500 MSC container ships
  • Trailblazing boss HK Joshi retires at Shipping Corp of India
  • An inconvenient truth: ITF flag campaign remains relevant despite the rise of open registries
  • 'Charterers concerned': no slack in system as PSV lay-up list falls to single digits
  • Fire shuts Freeport LNG's Texas terminal for three weeks
  • Richard Branson's Virgin Voyages delays launch of third ship by 10 months
  • Japanese yards aim to take prices to new highs as steel prices surge again
  • $1bn Japanese newbuilding deal pushes ultra-large container ship prices to record high

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 9, 2022
  • Workers at 5 German ports walk out in a 'warning strike'
    Employers association calls union's work stoppage 'absolutely irresponsible'. Both sides are slated to return to the negotiation table Friday.
  • Biden slams ocean carriers ahead of Port of LA speech
    President Biden underscored his support for ocean shipping reform as he prepares to speak at the Port of LA. Here's a rundown of major efforts...
  • Los Angeles/Long Beach: Competition heats up for America's gateway
    With President Biden to speak at the Port of Los Angeles on Friday, here's a look at how California's San Pedro Bay emerged as America's...
  • Hapag-Lloyd will pay $2M to settle detention and demurrage case
    "We are pleased with this settlement as it creates a common understanding in close cooperation and coordination with the authority on the future handling of...
  • FedEx, United deliver foreign-made baby formula to Texas, Virginia
    The baby formula crisis is still acute. FedEx and United Airlines are helping out by delivering new shipments of formula from overseas on Thursday.
  • Viewpoint: Trade stakeholders continue to pass the accountability buck
    There is one reason behind this trade snarl. One. Can you guess? Bet you can't unless you are an importer.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 9, 2022
  • INTERVIEW: Shipping needs flat rate carbon levy to prepare for its future: ICS
    This must come from the International Maritime Organization and ensure proceeds go directly to research and development for investment in sustainable fuels for shipping, he said.
  • IMO international carbon intensity measurement rules need rethink: Cargill
    This is one of Cargill chief concerns about the forthcoming international shipping regulations.
  • Shipping pushing its decarbonization agenda amid turbulence: industry experts
    The other challenge involves having a huge number of players across this entire fuel supply chain, making interdependencies very important, she said.
  • OPEC+ move dispels Asia's crude supply concerns amid reviving demand
    In addition, a severe shortage of middle distillates, especially diesel, is putting a lot of constraints on everyday consumers and businesses across the region with retail auto fuel prices surging to record highs.

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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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