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August 19, 2022
International Transport Journalweb site
  • More rail assets in Pacific Northwest
  • Hydrogen for luxury fashion in Venice
  • New capacities for parcel delivery network
  • 40 years of Chapman Freeborn Germany
  • Enhancing connections on the Iberian Peninsula
  • Wan Hai: more profit, new vessels
  • Norse Atlantic Airways chooses ULD services provider
  • PML picks Iain Bruce
  • Train service to remove 16 HGVs from the roads
  • Global K9 joins school safety programme
  • Towing them with biofuels
  • Upswing for Logwin
  • Logistik Schmitt tests 40 t battery-powered truck
  • Jaxport promotes James Bennett
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Frankfurt: more space for life sciences
  • Azul awards ULD management contract to Unilode
  • Lübeck on a stable track

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 18, 2022
  • A 'summer of logistics discontent' as ripples from Felixstowe strike hit Europe
  • Montevideo Airport eyes growing role for LatAm pharma distribution
  • Shipper radar: Home Depot - recession hedge in place (apparently)
  • CSPs to 'become irrelevant' after new UK customs system goes live?
  • With Q2 profits of $1.34bn, Zim says it can safely sail through any downturn
  • Namsung orders more 2,500 teu ships as Asian freight volumes soar

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 18, 2022
  • VIDEO: BOEM moves forward on Gulf of Maine offshore wind
    The U.S. Department of the Interior is moving ahead on steps to bring offshore wind energy development to the Gulf of Maine. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has made available
  • Next generation green OSV will be designed to ABS rules
    ABS is supporting a project to build the first offshore supply vessel (OSV) in Malaysia to feature an innovative vessel design and battery system to support more sustainable operations. The next generation
  • Robert Allan designs new container-carrying ATBs for Brazil
    Vancouver, B.C., based naval architecture firm Robert Allan Ltd. has been awarded a contract by Rio Maguari Shipyard (Estaleiro Rio Maguari - ERM), located in Belém, Brazil, to develop the design package
  • NOIA praises Manchin's Inflation Reduction Act provisions
    When President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, among those coming away from the ceremony with a signing pen as a souvenir was Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), who cosponsored the
  • Port of Davisville completes $83 million project
    GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) reports that its client Quonset Development Corp. (QDC) recently celebrated the official opening of the renovated and extended Pier 2 at the Port of Davisville, R.I., creating a
  • Bob Karl named SVP and GM of Crowley Wind Services
    Crowley has appointed Bob Karl as senior vice president and general manager of its new business unit, Crowley Wind Services. As Crowley expands the scope of its offerings in wind energy, Karl
  • Bearing launches AI product to predict and manage impact of CII
    Palo Alto, Calif., based AI specialist Bearing Inc., whose backers include Mitsui, has turned its attention to IMO's Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) regulation. It has released a new AI-powered application designed to

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 18, 2022
  • Diana Shipping plays down novelty of two new deals
    Bulker owner likes bigger sizes and argues ultramaxes have similar volatility
  • Turkish owners lead way in lifting Ukrainian grain
    While 21 vessels have been cleared or waiting for inspections, a further eight are signalling a Ukrainian port as their...
  • Port of Los Angeles reports record monthly volumes
    Number of containerships waiting for berth is down 88% from their peak in January, as east and gulf coast ports...
  • Liberia port authority executive sanctioned by US
    Bill Twehway is accused of funnelling funds into a private account and awarding a contract to a company he founded
  • Zim says box sector entering 'normalisation phase'
    'We are getting into a more normalised situation,' says chief executive Eli Glickman
  • One Hundred Ports: The numbers tell the story
    The development of container port throughput figures from the early 1970s through to today charts the rise and success of...
  • One Hundred Ports: Congestion chaos overshadows volume recovery
    Box liftings accelerated at ports globally in 2021, yet the rebound from the Covid-induced slump came at a price. Ports...
  • One Hundred Ports: Carriers thriving amid supply chain disruptions
    Few parts of the supply chain enjoyed the disruption of 2021 - but for container lines, capacity shortages led to a...
  • One Hundred Ports: An end to congestion?
    A slowdown in the global economy could provide breathing space for container shipping to finally free up clogged supply chains...
  • Norden declares interim dividend after 'fantastic' quarter
    Softer dry bulk rates owing to China weakness, fears of global recession, and easing congestion adding to the supply of...
  • UK seafarers Covid fund to close
    Redundancy and retraining bursary has distributed £45,000 to seafarers. Plan was already extended to help those affected by P&O Ferries...
  • Torm reports best tanker rates since 2006 on Russian oil trades recalibration
    Company executive warns of 'a headwind ahead of us around transportation fuels, and some tailwinds around fuels that are used...
  • Odfjell says chemical tanker rates at highest since 2007
    Company says performance driven by factors including reduced competition from swing tonnage, reduced speed to tackle high bunker costs, and...
  • Sartini joins MSC in second high-profile external hire
    Nicolas Sartini, a long-serving CMA CGM stalwart who left to run Yilport, has joined MSC. He is replaced at the...
  • MPC Container Ships raises guidance on strong second quarter
    Charter rates are still 'robust' despite recent easing. Newbuilding orderbook should not affect supply of smaller size classes
  • RCL buys container vessel from Libra Group
    Thai-listed Regional Container Lines has at least eight newbuilding contracts outstanding
  • MISC optimistic on upstream oil and gas sector
    Near-term prospects remain positive due to strong global demand for LNG, especially from Europe as it cultivates a policy of...
  • Transpacific rates slide further as carriers compete to offer lower prices
    Markets are expected to head further south this year amid weaker demand after the peak season
  • Daily Briefing
    International Group insured ships that may have breached Russia sanctions | Bulk of Ukraine grain ships changing course after clearance...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 18, 2022
  • July throughput record for Shanghai shows full recovery from lockdown
  • Presidential board recommends large pay hike for US rail workers
  • Growing challenge of empty container returns adds to US supply chain disruption
  • India-US shippers enjoy rate respite amid slowing export volumes
  • Demand drives JOC Truckload Capacity Index to record high

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 18, 2022
  • Capesize spot rates slide 20% in a day as iron ore trade weakens
  • Grading Scorpio's sister act: how did related-party share deal perform?
  • Cheap US crude set to fuel VLCC trade in 2023
  • Fulford-Smith sees pay halved as broker Affinity hit by low tanker markets
  • German tonnage provider Ernst Russ doubles earnings expectations
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen repairs 'unsustainable' long-term rates amid spot market boom
  • Odfjell drops pools amid fat chemical tanker profits
  • Norden declares surprise dividend and new buybacks after show-stopping quarter
  • MPC Container Ships hikes earnings forecast as profits soar
  • MISC dragged down by impairments, contract renegotiations and Covid aftershocks
  • Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific Shipping earns big from exploding car-carrier market
  • Will wine exporters turn towards chemical tankers to beat high box rates?
  • Grindrod Shipping's record Q2 results prove that bigger is not always better
  • Singaporean offshore player POSH gets into expansion mode with BOA construction vessel buy
  • Leasing houses keep calm and churn on amid suspicion and turmoil
  • Virgin Voyages raises $550m in capital for growth strategy

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 18, 2022
  • Rising cargo volumes continue for Gulf Coast ports in July
    Ports in Houston, Corpus Christi, Texas, and Mobile, Alabama, continue to see increased cargo volume in July.
  • Despite billions in canceled orders, container imports stay near peak
    U.S. imports accelerated in July, with inbound cargo from China reaching a year-to-date high, according to Descartes.
  • Flexport reunites ex-Amazon HR exec with incoming CEO Dave Clark
    Flexport has tapped another Amazon veteran for its leadership ranks as the logistics company moves to the next level of growth.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 18, 2022
  • Mexican exports face potential US tariffs in trade dispute over energy: experts
    The US could impose tariffs on key Mexican export products as a way to pressure the Mexican government to change its energy policy, which is hurting US investments, experts said during a panel discussion.
  • SAUDI DATA: June gasoil exports rise 3% on month to hit six-month high
    The rise in outflows was underpinned by healthy regional demand and lucrative refining margins.
  • China eyes more heavy crude grades amid weaker economic factors: sources
    Chinese buying appetite in August has remained subdued so far amid weaker economic data emerging from the country, sources said.
  • Steep backwardation limits NWE-USAC gasoline arbitrage opportunities
    Gasoline demand in the US is strong as the US driving season continues, while national gasoline stocks are 8% below the five-year average for this time of the year.
  • Gasoline inflows to Japan to increase amid favorable import margins
    The cost to import gasoline with short-range tankers excluding the government subsidy declined 24.1% from June 30 to to Yen 73,140/kl ($550/kl) Aug. 12, according to S&P Global Commodity Insights.
  • CHINA DATA: July key oil product exports rise 9% to 1.72 mil mt from 7-year low in June
    July gasoil exports were up 9.1% from June to 360,000 mt, the second monthly recovery from the seven-year low of 120,000 mt in May, GAC data showed.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude higher on US oil inventory fall, supply issues
    OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al-Ghais indicated in a media interview that the group is not to blame for high energy prices, which are a result of chronic underinvestment in the sector.
  • Russia's seaborne oil exports rise in August as sanctions impact remains muted
    Russia's crude exports rose by 140,000 b/d on the month to average 3.36 million b/d from Aug 1-16 to remain above pre-war levels for the fifth month in a row, preliminary data from vessel analytics provider Kpler shows.
  • HSFO Med-North spread hits all-time low as Europe sanctions Russian-origin product
    Contributing to the fall of the Med/North spread is a strengthening of the Northwest Europe leg of the swaps. Market participants said that recent EU sanctions may have caused 3.5%S FO Rotterdam barge Brent cracks to widen, with the crack spread at a two-and-a-half month high as of Aug. 12. It has since stayed close to this mark.
  • Torm sees boost for clean tankers in Q2 but demand headwinds lurk ahead
    However, demand concerns are hovering over the market and the strength in Q2 could dissipate over Q3 as cost-of-living concerns cloud the macroeconomic environment.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station
Ancona
The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.
In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo
The Spice
In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%
Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping
London
It could come into force in early 2027
Strikes averted at US East Coast and Gulf ports
North Bergen/Lyndhurst
Preliminary agreement signed by the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance
New annual record for vessel transit through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
In 2024, traffic was 94,301 ships (+5.5%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt have called a strike for tomorrow by the workers of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
MSC, together with Neri and Lorenzini, presents an expression of interest for the Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
Warriors: in the next few days we will meet the group to talk in detail about the project
Corsica Ferries sells Elba Ferries to BN di Navigazione
I go to Liguria
The fast ferry "Corsica Express Three" has been chartered to the Blu Navy company
In 2024, Ukrainian ports handled a record 97.2 million tons of cargo.
Odessa
Agricultural products alone amounted to 60 million tons
COSCO, we are not a Chinese Military Company
Beijing
The Chinese company has specified that the inclusion in the US list will have no impact on the group's global activities and operations.
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna was stable
Ravenna
Cruises down -17.7% compared to 2023
US List of Companies Doing Business for Chinese Military Includes Shipping and Shipbuilding Companies
Last November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -55.9%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -49.8%
With over 3.9 million TEUs, in 2024 the port of Gioia Tauro set a new record for container traffic
Joy Taurus
Decrease in cars handled at the Calabrian airport
Assonat and Assiterminal, the cancellation of the measure to increase the fees for maritime state concessions is a good thing
Rome
Serra: the TAR ruling reaffirms the importance of dialogue between public administration and users
The duration of the Agencies for the provision of work in ports and for professional requalification has been extended by 18 months
Rome
Port State Control Inspections Begin on Eagle S
Helsinki/Brussels
NATO decides to increase the Atlantic alliance's military presence in the Baltic Sea
In 2024, Tanjung Pelepas Port recorded a new all-time record in container throughput
Iskandar Puteri
Over 12.2 million TEUs were handled (+16.9%)
Works worth over 57 million euros for the energy infrastructure in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
Electrification of the New Cruise Pier and new hydrogen generators
Assologistica, the new rules on reverse charge discipline in the Budget Law are good
Milan
Rapid issuance of the implementing provision by the Revenue Agency is hoped for
The electrification of the docks of the ports of Sardinia starts from Portovesme
Cagliari
Almost 52 million euros of works planned
Arkas Line ships to reach India
Izmir
Turkish company to merge three services in the Mediterranean
Two lanes of ship transit tested in a 10km section of the Suez Canal
Ismailia
They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake
Suez Canal Transit Decline Costs Egypt Seven Billion Dollars
Cairo
In 2024, naval traffic decreased by more than -60%
Port of Valencia, monthly traffic down after over a year of growth
Valencia
Decrease in volumes in all main product sectors
Underwater cables damaged in the Gulf of Finland at Christmas
Helsinki
Oil tanker "Eagle S" stopped, part of shadow fleet operating for Russia
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +3.2% in November
Beijing
Foreign goods increased by +6.1%. Containers increased by +4.9%.
TIL (MSC Group) - JNPA Agreement for the Construction of Vadhvan Port
Uran
The new airport is located on the western coast of India
Shanghai is the world's first port to handle over 50 million containers in a year
Shanghai
SIPG highlights strong productivity gains achieved by introducing automation boost in Yangshan area
Yang Ming to acquire up to 13 new 8,000-15,000 TEU containerships
Keelung
They will replace 5,500-6,500 TEU vessels that are over twenty years old
Eight amendments to the International Maritime Labour Convention enter into force today
Geneva
Changes introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships
Carnival posts record performance for September-November quarter
Miami
Revenues increased by +10.0% in the period
Uniport appreciates that the port reform is taking place through a delegated law and trusts (!) in the government's willingness to open a dialogue with the operators
Rome
Søren Toft (MSC) is the new president of the World Shipping Council
Washington
Vice President is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines
"SHIPS for America Act" Introduced, Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Shipping Industry
Washington
Among the proposals, carrying up to 10 percent of imports from China on U.S.-flagged, U.S.-crewed, U.S.-built ships
In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%
Hong Kong
Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%
Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt
Cairo
The affected area is approximately 102 hectares
Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work
Rome
D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition
Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies
Taipei/Keelung
Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone
Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto
Taranto
The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan
Leghorn
The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.
Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine
London
Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa
Genoa
Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang
In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)
Padua
Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC
Genoa
Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union
Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala
Athens
The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen
The electrification of four moorings in the ports of Bari and Brindisi has begun
Bari
Contract worth over 28 million euros
Circle has been awarded the tender for the digitalisation services of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority
Milan
Roberto Spinelli's position in the corruption investigation in Liguria has been archived
Genoa
Order of the judge for preliminary investigations
Work has begun in the port of Pozzallo on the construction of the new offices of the AdSP of Eastern Sicily
Pozzallo
Place the port of Imperia Oneglia under the management of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Imperia
This is requested by the Port Company "L. Maresca" and the Lodovico Maresca Port Workers Company
Interporto Padova looking for a potential partner to participate in the terminal activity
Padua
The market research will end on January 31st
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
New logistics company GTS Horizon established in Verona
Bari
It was founded by the GTS group and Simone Gatto De Chirico (De Chirico Srl)
In the third quarter, freight transported on Austrian railways increased by +1.8%
Vienna
In the first nine months of 2024 the increase was +1.7%
Uiltrasporti, the reverse change of VAT in the budget law is good
Rome
Verzari: we hope that this measure will be made structural in the future
Circle acquires Telepass Innova's Infomobility and Telematics business units
Milan
The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros
Tender for construction of Albanian port of Porto Romano restarted
Durres
The deadline for submitting bids has been set for February 7th.
Eukor secures renewal of contracts for exporting cars from Korea and China
Lysaker
The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion.
PSA Singapore Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Singapore
The 40 million TEU mark was reached on December 24th
US-based FTV Capital makes offer to acquire Windward
London
London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping
American Halliburton buys Norwegian Optime Subsea
Noted
European company develops technologies for underwater operations
Grimaldi took delivery of the multipurpose ro-ro Great Cotonou
Naples
Next month it will be launched on a new service of the group between China and Nigeria
Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"
Rome
They have been protagonists in the profession of maritime agent for over 60 years
Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara, over five million allocated for the green transition
The Spice
Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles
In November, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +4.3%
Genoa
In the first eleven months of 2024, an increase of +1.1% was recorded
In the first 11 months of 2024, traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +6.4% thanks to mineral oils
Trieste
A decrease of -8.2% was recorded in the port of Monfalcone
Over two and a half quintals of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
The drugs were inside a refrigerated container coming from Ecuador
Manca (Sardinia Region): Promises of allocation of resources for the Kalport agency not fulfilled
Cagliari
Urgent meeting requested with Minister of Labor
Increases in port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Leone: we are committed to adopting measures that do not impact traffic and users
Large quantity of cocaine seized in the port of Olbia
Sassari
39 kilos of drugs discovered hidden in a minivan
From January Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
Noise
The frequency of the shuttle train between Busto Arsizio and Padua will also increase
Port of Ancona, provisional concession granted to Fincantieri plant
Ancona
The new concession will last 40 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development
(Tehran Times)
North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia
(NK News)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
In November, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -3.7%
Barcelona
Container handling is growing (+6.3%), but not the weight of containerized cargo (-6.9%)
Saipem awarded new offshore contract by Shell in Nigeria
Milan
For the Italian company it has a value of around 900 million dollars
Rixi briefly illustrates the port reform
Rome
Creation of a publicly controlled company to manage investments and represent the Italian port system
Agreement between RFI and RSE for the study of a magnetic levitation freight transport system
Milan
Maritime safety, agreement signed at MIT to simplify verification procedures
Rome
Inspection and certification activities may be carried out by specifically accredited bodies
In the first eleven months of 2024, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.0%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-2.1%) and liquid bulk (-2.0%) are decreasing
Log In acquires 19,600 square meters of space at Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci
Kansas City
It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company
Prysmian wins two EPCI contracts from French RTE, potentially worth €700 million
Milan
The laying of approximately 640 kilometers of land and underwater cables is planned
Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven
Wilhelmshaven
It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech
Intesa Fincantieri - Sparkle for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables
Trieste
The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the security of the infrastructure
Barcelona terminal operator BEST has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes
Barcelona/The Hague
APM Terminals announces completion of work to increase capacity at MedPort Tangier terminal
Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment company Solix
Helsinki
In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros
Cisl, speed up the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Spice
Necessary to implement works and investments
Works awarded for the expansion of the container terminal in the port of Koper
Coper
The works will be completed by the end of 2027
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2% last month
Hong Kong
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -5.0%
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