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22 February 2025 - Year XXIX
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BRIEFS
August 16, 2022
International Transport Journalweb site
  • Estonian-made locomotive licenced in Finland
  • Apex Rail welcomes Martin Metz
  • Agility also flourishing
  • Overtime in Savannah
  • 26 forwarders acquired in just eight years
  • Egyptair stops monkey flights
  • Hermes picks Terry McGregor
  • Short line rail road starts operation
  • WFS adds cargo capacity at Heathrow
  • Enhancing a niche market
  • Good vibes in San Pedro Bay
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Solution to improve container use
  • MOL sets two sorts of sails
  • UPS expands healthcare logistics network
  • Changes at the helm of Rhenus Air & Ocean
  • Good prospects for international air cargo

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 12, 2022
  • Rhine closure imminent as low water hobbles freight movement by barge
  • More blank sailings on the cards as ocean spot rates continue to tumble
  • M&A radar: MSC (vs M'rsk) - a bit Amazon, a bit UPS. With an eye on Schenker...
  • Outlook for airfreight darkens, but 'the sky's not likely to fall in'
  • Green liquid hydrogen hydrofoil ship could pose a challenge to air freight
  • Fall in imports and new cranes ease congestion at Chittagong Port
  • Automation becoming integral to supply chains

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 12, 2022
  • New Zealand operator eyes second fully-electric ferry
    The success of New Zealand's first fully-electric passenger ferry, Ika Rere, is prompting its owner, East By West Ferries, to push ahead with plans to order a second electric vessel. It will
  • Court decision means Lake Erie offshore wind project can move forward
    A ruling this week by the Ohio Supreme Court sets the stage for the Lake Erie Energy Development Corporation (LEEDCo) to go ahead with marketing power from Icebreaker Wind, a proposed six-turbine
  • Detyens wins $16.4 million MSC contract
    Detyens Shipyards Inc., North Charleston, S.C., has been awarded a $16,485,523 firm-fixed-price contract for a 70-calendar day shipyard availability for the mid-term availability of Military Sealift Command's Henry J. Kaiser class fleet
  • Diana Shipping swoops on Sea Trade Holdings fleet
    Athens-headquartered Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) has agreed to buy what looks to be the entire fleet of Stamford, Conn., based Sea Trade Holdings, Inc. Announcing the deal, Diana said it has

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 12, 2022
  • Dry bulk market fails to shrug off bearish sentiment
    Tonnage build-up as congestion eases is said to be weighing on the capesize market, which has once again been knocked...
  • Operation starts to reload confiscated oil onto Iranian tanker in Greece
    Vessel was sanctioned by the US in February for ties to a state-owned Russian bank, not for carrying Iranian crude
  • Strikes are the last thing British ports need now
    From the dockers' tanner strike of 1889 to the Pentonville Five dispute of 1972, stoppages on the waterfront have literally...
  • Grain-carrying Razoni heads to Egypt after small cargo dispatch in Mersin
    The ship discharged 1,500 tonnes of corn at Mersin port and is on its way to Damietta in Egypt, ship...
  • FMC considers emergency measures for supply chains
    The Federal Maritime Commission has gained new teeth under the latest regulations. Now it is proving it is prepared to...
  • Bulk carrier values drop as freight rates fall
    Values of 10-year-old panamax bulk carriers have dropped by almost 7% in the past month, though handysize units have been...
  • P&I industry's 'first woman' Ioannou: I'll be straightforward and transparent in tough times
    'Remarkable' protection and indemnity system can sometimes go under-appreciated, says chief executive of American Club's management firm
  • UECC ties up with Svitzer in boost for biofuels
    New regulations on the maritime horizon mean biofuels will become an effective short-term option
  • GSBN makes foray in Latin America
    Cargo Release is supported by Cosco Shipping Lines, Orient Overseas Container Line and Hutchison Ports
  • Container freight rate decline accelerates
    Freight rates are down by a third since their peak and in many cases below contract rates. But the large...
  • Yang Ming extends Seaspan boxship charters
    Extension will help Yang Ming bolster its fleet capacity before the delivery of several newbuildings that it plans to order
  • Lockdowns in China's manufacturing export hub hit logistics services
    Yiwu port is closely linked to Ningbo port via its sea-rail services and is being established as the sixth port...
  • In a sustainable ecosystem, shipping dances to the tune of the customer
    A partnership between two metals and mining giants and wind propulsion technology provider Norsepower is about cutting carbon emissions. The...
  • Sembcorp Marine says order visibility clearer as industry outlook improves
    Singapore-based shipyard has delivered seven out of 12 projects scheduled for delivery this year
  • China's LPG imports show moderate rise
    The moderate rise in Chinese LPG imports can be attributed to lower operating rates at propane dehydrogenated plants and crackers...
  • More piracy incidents expected in Singapore Strait this year
    Piracy and sea robbery in the Southeast Asian region is expected to rise in the second half of the year...
  • Daily Briefing
    Ukraine minister says grain exports to reach 3m tonnes in September | JCC sees surge in inquiries to ship grains...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 12, 2022
  • Lack of parts, labor to extend US chassis shortages into 2024
  • Trucking PPIs drop as fuel prices, surcharges fall
  • H1 data masks big changes afoot in domestic intermodal: analyst
  • FMC seeking shipper input on OSRA-mandated 'emergency' review

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 12, 2022
  • Ridgebury Tankers continues in sell mode as it offloads suezmax
  • Baltic Dry Index hits six-month low as holidays and weak demand dismantle dry bulk market
  • Atlantic MRs crater with 'major correction' in US Gulf trades
  • Diana Shipping claps back at criticism that it overpaid for Sea Trade fleet
  • Alafouzos blasts 'hypocrisy' on legal Russian oil cargoes after 'worst ever' year for tankers
  • Wifi connectivity for seafarers remains 'hit-and-miss' despite legal obligation, warns Idwal
  • Small bulker giant Wilson says no newbuilds on horizon as its posts record profits
  • Japanese bulker giants NYK and MOL step up drive to cut carbon
  • Broking giant Clarksons reshuffles board after record results and shareholder rows
  • Greek owner Sophocles Zoullas pockets $70m profit from supramax asset plays

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 12, 2022
  • UPS pilots ratify 2-year contract extension
    UPS Airlines is keeping its pilots happy with a new contract extension.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 12, 2022
  • IATA confident air travel will ride economic turbulence despite high jet fuel costs
  • Pemex raises most K factors for Sept. crude to Europe, Middle East, India, USGC
  • Europe looks for alternate energy sources amid limited gas supplies, escalating prices
  • Diesel rally continues amid strong demand from Europe, Latin America
  • BUNKERWORLD : 0.5%S fuel oil index rebounds from five-month lows
    All refiners in South Korea were actively offering the product in the delivered market since August, local traders said.
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks rise 0.2% on week to 1.495 mil mt: Insights Global
    Water levels at Kaub were measured at 47 cm as of 1109 GMT Aug. 11, with levels at Koblenz even lower at 40 cm, German Waterways authority WSV data showed.
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Residual fuel stocks drop 5% on week amid lower imports
    The stocks were at their lowest since July 2019, when they had touched 16.916 million barrels.

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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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