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May 12, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
  • Allcargo Logistics Mundra CFS celebrates 15 years of excellence & growth
  • FFFAI upgrades its office infra in Mumbai with latest IT facilities
  • You ask.. We answer...
  • RoDTEP rates for SEZs to be finalised by mid-June
  • Capt. Rajesh Unni elected Vice Chair of Maritime Anti-Corruption Network
  • MOL PLUS to invest in global VC specialising in sustainability/ESG
  • Apparel exporters' body urges govt to contain raw material prices
  • DBGT attracts direct call from West Africa

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Change is air cargo's trump
  • More Transmontana locos ordered
  • "K" Line: director Makoto Arai to step down
  • Challenge Group joins Air Charter Association
  • Improved efficiency and near-zero emissions
  • More funds for Manila's growth
  • Logistics for an African pipeline
  • EVA Cargo to add another Boeing 777 freighter
  • Expanded hinterland rail service
  • Ten years in Vietnam
  • Hydrogen is the new drug
  • SBB Cargo: Franz Steiger takes the helm
  • Kick-off at the tip of the boot
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Europa launches sales branch in Liverpool
  • New transatlantic service from Bremen
  • Seko Logistics welcomes Roopa Sudheendra
  • Compliance tool for van and LCV operators
  • Air Algérie authorised to acquire 15 aircraft

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 11, 2022
  • ONE and Evergreen launch cross-alliance slot-charter transpac deal
  • Cargolux resumes some Shanghai flights amid lockdown uncertainty
  • Port of Colombo resumes operations after 20-hour labour strike
  • CMA CGM and Maersk ramp up decarbonisation projects
  • Analysis: The ultimate XPO experience
  • Cainiao's transport and warehouse network can beat Shanghai logistics blues
  • Adani Group challenges its exclusion from JNPT revamp tender
  • Shopify's Deliverr acquisition sparks 'arms race' in the fulfilment space
  • Hapag-Lloyd boosts terminal network with new Damietta hub
  • News Podcast | May 2022 | The shipper, the analysts, the economist & big blue - what next for global trade?
  • On the wires: DSV - down to the waterline
  • Cargologic Germany is declared insolvent

Marine Logweb site
MAY 11, 2022
  • NCDOT set to start Ocracoke Express ferry service
    Hubert, N.C., based US Watercraft reports that the passenger ferry Ocracoke Express received its USCG Certificate of Inspection and will begin carrying passengers to Ocracoke Island for the North Carolina Department of
  • Ports of Auckland to take delivery of 70-tonne BP all-electric tugboat
    New Zealand's Ports of Auckland Limited (POAL) will shortly be taking delivery of Damen's first all-electric tugboat. With a bollard pull of 70 tonnes, the Damen RSD-E Tug 2513, named Sparky, will
  • Fishing vessel grounded after captain left wheelhouse unattended
    A captain's decision to leave the wheelhouse of a fishing vessel unattended while on autopilot t led to the vessel's grounding and sinking, says the National Transportation Safety Board in a marine

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 11, 2022
  • Container lines cut capacity with mixed results for freight rates
    Carriers have responded to the slowdown in exports out of Asia by blanking sailings to meet demand. This has worked...
  • Fredriksen 'disappointed' by International Seaways' 'poison pill' strategy
    Tanker tycoon 'extremely disappointed' at International Seaways' move to block his appointment of two new board members by diluting shareholding
  • Clarksons has positive start to the year
    All divisions, from broking to support services, reported a positive performance, chairman Laurence Hollingworth was expected to say at the company's...
  • Gard chief rejects 'Scandinavian superclub' idea
    Current premium levels put world's biggest marine mutual in 'good place' on pricing, but pool claims, inflation and Ukraine will...
  • Flex LNG sees improving spot rates
    LNG shipping company says three- to five-year year time-charters remain strong as spot rates gradually improve from a challenging first...
  • Rotterdam sees no threat of cargo surge from Shanghai
    There is no risk of a new armada of cargo similar to that which followed the Suez blockage. But supply...
  • Boxship charter market stable but feeders show signs of softening
    Recent boxship fixtures include a 3,800 teu vessel fixed by Wan Hai Lines at $125,000 per day for a short-term...
  • Shifting trade flows bode well for product tanker market
    The war in Ukraine has led to a recalibration of product tanker trade flows that are longer-haul, which is likely...
  • Cosco Shipping Ports appoints Yang Zhijian as chairman
    Yang replaces Feng Boming, who resigned last month and was reportedly moving to domestic rival China Merchants Group
  • Port throughput masks volume losses in Shanghai
    The double counting of teu for barge services shows the underlying volume of containerised cargo in Shanghai has taken a bigger...
  • CMA CGM agrees digital venture with PSA to cut emissions
    CMA CGM is expected to achieve 4% to 7% annualised bunker savings with the adoption of Opt E-Arrive
  • Cosco unit to order LNG carrier pair at Hudong-Zhonghua
    CSET says the deal could strengthen its business relationship with big Chinese oil companies and petrochemical companies
  • Gard becomes first P&I club to top $1bn premium income
    'Strong results from fixed price P&I and our marine and energy book meant that overall, the group could return a...
  • Why VLCCs haven't joined the tanker market turnaround
    VLCCs usually lead the way when it comes to rates direction, usually in tandem with strengthening Chinese import demand, with...
  • Daily Briefing
    Invasion of Ukraine causing widespread disruption of shipping | Japan to phase out Russian oil imports | Pacific basin MR...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 11, 2022
  • Demand keeps pressure on US LTL capacity, rates
  • Shippers' COVID playbook not necessarily etched in stone
  • ShipBob turns to Flexport for small merchant ocean consolidation
  • Asia shippers plug trans-Pacific export gap from China COVID-19 disruption
  • Coming import volumes seen boosting sagging California spot truck rates
  • No China surge expected when lockdowns lifted: Rotterdam

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 11, 2022
  • Seaspan parent Atlas Corp boosts bottom line as it continues newbuilding programme
  • Indian charterer targets Hoegh LNG regasification ship for arrest
  • Baltic Dry Index tops 3,000 as Russia-Ukraine war pushes bulker rates higher
  • Green Seas: The tanker ESG dilemma plays out in Saverys' Euronav election bid
  • Russian ship suspected of carrying stolen Ukrainian grain turns up in Syria
  • IMO calls for aid to prevent 'environmental disaster' off Yemen
  • Flex LNG takes a pop at International Seaways' efforts to block Fredriksen's moves
  • $4m boost as Concordia suezmax sale cash stays out of lenders' clutches
  • Auerbach-backed start-up aims to bring commercial aspect to charter planning
  • International Seaways defends record after Fredriksen broadside
  • Dutch fund NBZ adds MPP stake as nine ships are sold off
  • Dry cargo man takes top job at shipbroker SSY
  • Clarksons wins vote on executive pay but shareholder disquiet remains
  • Arne Blystad builds $18m position in Kristian Siem's Siem Offshore
  • As Russian tankers head into the dark, will Venezuela and Iran come in from the cold?
  • Maersk Supply scraps trio of ageing offshore vessels in Denmark
  • Torm reports rapid rise in TCE product tanker rates this year
  • Probe begins after bulker damages coral reef in Papua New Guinea grounding
  • Gard's revenue tops $1bn as the mega mutual pulls further away from the P&I pack
  • 'Firm' price for DHT VLCCs beats valuations in weaker market
  • Business as usual amid uncertainty over Russia sanctions, say insurers
  • Flex LNG 'upbeat' on fixing redelivering tonnage in strong market
  • KCC says outlook best for a decade as tankers and bulk carriers boom
  • Globus inks debut newbuilding deal for bulk carrier in Japan
  • Pollution boss sounds the alarm over tanker insurance black hole
  • Regasification unit provider linked to Estonia and Finland FSRU
  • Nigeria's BUA Foods acquires first bulk carriers to boost sugar export trade
  • Singapore LNG deploys MOL's Q-Max sized FSRU as unit awaits Hong Kong job

American Shipperweb site
MAY 11, 2022
  • Russia's isolation deepens as shipping lines make final port calls
    First came a pause in cargo bookings to Russia. Now, ocean carriers have halted almost all of their Russian port calls.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 11, 2022
  • Queensland signs hydrogen offtake deal with Port of Rotterdam
    The minister noted Queensland's A$2 billion Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund bringing the state's publicly-owned energy corporations into partnership with private sector projects.
  • German HSFO bunker premium to Rotterdam reaches all-time high on supply tightness
    Prior to 2022, the largest spread between the two ports was $49/mt in 2019.
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: Plants in Asia-Pacific report higher runs in Q1
    Thailand's Bangchak refinery reported 102% utilization in the first quarter, up from 94% in the previous quarter.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude complex extend gains on forecast fall in 2022 US crude production
    Targeted by the NOPEC, or No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels, legislation in the US that would allow antitrust lawsuits against the producer alliance, top OPEC officials said May 10 the bill would worsen market volatility by driving away investment in the oil industry.
  • Torm looks to changing trade routes, tonnage squeeze for clean products tankers in 2022
    S&P Global Commodity Insights assessed clean US Gulf Coast-UK Continent LR1s at an average of $20.28/mt in Q1, 54% higher on the year.
  • JAPAN DATA: May 1-7 oil product output falls 1% on week
    Production of low sulfur fuel oil rose 31.4% week on week to 0.89 million barrels in the week to May 7, while high sulfur fuel oil production increased 0.4% to 1.56 million barrels.
  • JAPAN DATA: May 7 oil product stocks rise 7.5% on week to 58.40 mil barrels
    Middle distillate inventories were up 4.3% at 24.78 million barrels.
  • Iraq's SOMO offers straight-run HSFO for July-September loading
    SOMO is a regular seller of straight-run fuel oil from its refineries in Iraq.

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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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