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July 11, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 9, 2022
  • Hazchem & Liquid Bulk 2022 to have comprehensive focus
  • Global trade value attains a record in Q1 2022
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (8 July 2022)
  • FFFAI-nominated Tej Mayur Contractor elected Chairman of FIATA's Advisory Body Information Technology
  • MSC launches new feeder service targeting Myanmar shipments
  • Trailer operators get hike in freight rates; call off strike in Chennai
  • Continued growth projected in 2022 by global freight forwarding report
  • Manifestation of Triangular trade in Commercial Transactions
  • DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on clear float glass from Bangladesh, Thailand
  • ...notifies restrictions on export of wheat flour & related products
  • Govt extends Customs duty exemption on raw cotton imports till Oct. 31
  • Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant appointed India's Sherpa for G20

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 8, 2022
  • Box lines undercut forwarders' ocean rates in fear of soft market
  • Carriers holding spot rates steady, but how sustainable are contracts?
  • 'Mad MAX' launches court action to protect whales from maritime industry
  • Snapshot: Cosco predicts H1 22 profits of $9.65bn - blimey
  • Chennai trucker strike ends - work to clear cargo backlog begins
  • Under the radar: WiseTech dances an eBill Bolero
  • Airlines cut capacity and import cargo to Sri Lanka as its fuel crisis bites
  • UK government seeks to wash its hands of costly port SPS facility chaos
  • Klaus-Michael Kuehne becomes Lufthansa's largest shareholder

Marine Logweb site
JULY 8, 2022
  • MPC Container Ships orders methanol-fueled box ship duo
    Oslo-headquartered MPC Container Ships ASA has joined the growing list of shipowners opting to order alternate-fueled newbuildings. It has placed an order with Chinese shipbuilder Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for two carbon-neutral
  • Biden administration announces availability of nearly $300 million in ferry grants
    The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has issued a a combined Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making available nearly $300 million through three competitive grant programs that aim to boost access to rural
  • Fincantieri Marine Group names Marco Galbiati CEO
    Marco Galbiati, who has served as general manager of Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) since 2018, has been appointed CEO, effective July 6. Former CEO Dario Deste, who was recently promoted to lead

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 8, 2022
  • Russia silent on seized ships as Mariupol is readied for reopening
    Despite legal and diplomatic complaints, the owners of two ships seized by Russian separatists in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic...
  • Ex-Sovcomflot LNG trio lifts Anna Angelicoussi group spend to near $1bn
    Latest deal sets yet another price benchmark for new LNG carriers and expands Alpha Gas fleet to eight LNG carriers
  • The other important event in British politics this week
    Whatever one's verdict on Boris Johnson, his government's Seafarers' Wages Bill is a solid starting point. But some rough edges...
  • Ukraine's trade shift a boon for neighbouring ports
    Ports in neighbouring countries are handling a greater number of vessels each month as they help to keep supplies moving...
  • Regulations threaten to further reduce containership capacity
    Container shipping's 7m teu orderbook will boost capacity. But at the same time, congestion and environmental regulation will see available...
  • Millennials are the future of shipping - for the better
    The needs and expectations of the next generation of seafarers, and how to deliver them, were addressed at this week's...
  • Shipping industry communication specialist Neil Jamieson dies
    Industry PR man with clients including International Registries Inc, Lykes Lines and Germanischer Lloyd
  • Bunker survey backs licensing to enhance sector transparency
    There is widespread industry support for the introduction of licensing schemes and mass flow meters pioneered by Singapore, a survey...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: How to balance ambition with uncertainty
    Decarbonisation commitments, demand signals and pledges are great, but the true test of progress will be within shipping companies themselves...
  • DCT Gdansk names contractors for terminal expansion
    Contracts have been signed to expand DCT Gdansk's two terminals to three. PSA-owned facility hopes to increase direct calls to...
  • TT Club calls for increase in cargo inspections
    Low rate of submissions of inspection reports is holding back improvements in safety. Governments called on to work with industry...
  • Cosco tanker unit benefits from new oil trade pattern
    Geopolitical events and reconfiguration of oil trade routes brought significant increase in transportation demand, says company
  • EPS dual-fuel suezmax on maiden voyage to India
    World's first dual-fuel liquefied natural gas suezmax completed its LNG bunkering in Singapore earlier this week. It will continue trading...
  • Fearnleys Securities to open office in Singapore
    Fearnleys will open an office in August. It wants to take advantage of the growing shipping market in Asia-Pacific
  • PIL joins World Shipping Council
    Singapore-based PIL is the 12th-largest container company, with a fleet of around 100 vessels
  • Daily Briefing
    Dark port calls growing amid accusations of stolen grain shipments | Tanker makes U-turn amid fresh Iran sanctions | Black...
  • KSOE wins LNG carrier orders worth $2bn
    Deal brings South Korean shipbuilder's new orders won this year to 137 ships with a total value of $17.3bn

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 8, 2022
  • Trucking makes 'massive' hiring gains on strong demand
  • Hong Kong extends vessel-sharing exemption for carriers, but cuts validity period
  • US retailers urge ports to prepare for strong H2 imports
  • Demand indicators show air cargo heading into turbulence
  • Money still flowing into complex logistics tech market
  • ILA asks Biden not to intervene in Charleston labor dispute
  • Intra-Asia contract rates near record highs amid post-lockdown capacity rush
  • Already-stressed South India cargo flow hit by landside woes from truck strike

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 8, 2022
  • Golden Ocean orders three kamsarmax bulkers while selling ultramax duo
  • Panamax bulkers suffer week of 'significant losses' as demand slump persists
  • Elon Musk's SpaceX and Kepler score US approval to provide broadband to vessels by satellite
  • Vopak to upgrade Port of Los Angeles terminal as part of 30-year commitment
  • US back to blacklisting as Iran deal becomes increasingly remote
  • Angeliki Frangou tightens grip on Navios Holdings after major refinancing
  • Box shipping to party on, more China leasing probes and visions of the future
  • Turkish S&P scene alive and kicking amid rapidly moving market
  • Uptick in Russian 'dark' voyages seen
  • Seven crew rescued from cargo ship heading for repairs in Italy
  • 'Mayday': Captain pleads for starving crew on repo tankers
  • Danish owner NKT moves closer to $305m wind farm contract
  • Energy major Uniper seeks aid from German government amid gas crunch
  • Turkish broking goes green with Io's Shipbrokers Blue Desk
  • Inui Global Logistics orders bulk carrier quartet in Japan
  • Germany nationalises bankrupt MV Werften shipyard in Rostock
  • Offshore recovery: Standard Supply reveals term PSV deal at $30,000 per day
  • Hyundai yards net 10 LNG newbuilds and re-sell three cancelled vessels for record price
  • Brazilian ports to fight Maersk and MSC terminal bids in Santos
  • Congestion keeping nearly half of chemical tanker fleet in port, Clarksons reveals
  • S&P expects Norwegian Hull Club to earn more premium
  • Scorpio Tankers buys back shares, bonds - and six MR vessels worth $186m
  • Bimco: Why owners might be happy for oil to stay at $100
  • BHP set to trial automated iron ore ship loaders at Port Hedland

American Shipperweb site
JULY 8, 2022
  • There's still over $40B in cargo on container ships waiting offshore
    There were 125 container ships waiting offshore on Friday, including 36 off Savannah, 24 off Southern California and 20 each off Houston and New York.
  • Nippon Express launches service to avoid West Coast port congestion
    Nippon Express has launched a multimodal transport service for shipments from the U.S. and Canada to Asia via Mexico.
  • Huntsville offers Southern hospitality to air cargo
    Alabama's Huntsville International Airport in the past year has attracted new air cargo services controlled by major global logistics companies, solidifying its reputation as a...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 8, 2022
  • ARA fuel oil stocks drop 9.86% on week to 1.125 million mt: Insights Global
    This is the fourth consecutive week stocks have declined.
  • First LSSR from Georgia arrives at US Atlantic Coast since 2018
    The US feedstock market has been notably thin on supply since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, causing prices to soar.
  • BUNKERWORLD: Prices plunge amid crude selloff, easing supply
    *VLSFO output in Asia rises amid high cracks *Easing VLSFO supply in Northwest Europe *Potential for supply constraints in Ecuador
  • INTERVIEW: KPI OceanConnect sees attention shifting from scrubbers to alternative bunker fuels
    The Hi-5 is currently near record highs but with global caps on CO2 and other greenhouse gases in 2030 and 2050, respectively, enthusiasm for scrubbers looks to be easing as the shipping industry looks to the next steps in pollution abatement.
  • China's independent refiners gain upper hand as discounted crude offers grow
    S&P Global data showed that imports of these discounted crudes -- bitumen blend, Venezuelan heavy crude, Iranian crude, as well as Russian Urals -- amounted to 6.25 million mt, or 45.8 million barrels in June, accounting for about 83.7% of the total feedstock imports into Shandong and Tianjin.
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Bitumen exports fall 25% on week to 51,132 mt
    The main export destination was Indonesia at 20,007 mt, up 37% on the week, followed by China at 11,728 mt, down 53.8%, according to the data.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude stable as market consolidates after heavy sell-off earlier in week
    Financial markets were given a boost July 8 by news of the Chinese government providing infrastructure stimulus to the economy by allowing local governments to sharply raise borrowing.
  • India's Nayara offers low sulfur fuel oil for July 27-29 loading
    Nayara is an occasional seller of low sulfur fuel oil while the company only produces LSFO when the economics are favorable.

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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
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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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