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June 21, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
  • Indo-Bangladesh CEPA seen ushering in a win-win situation in trade & commerce
  • Deendayal Port receives Best Major Mega Port of India award
  • Ceiling on sugar exports for 2022-23 season being mulled
  • India seen becoming a $5 trillion economy by FY27; $10 trillion by FY34
  • PSA-Sical gets relief; SC orders status quo to be maintained at VOC Port
  • Rectification of EGM Errors and Stuffing report errors
  • VOC Port seen to have potential as an international transhipment hub
  • Growth momentum continues in manufacturing sector, shows survey
  • MSC revamps its transpacific network connecting Asia & US
  • Ports of Rotterdam & Baie-Comeau to explore collaboration potential
  • Wan Hai Lines to enhance Asia to US East Coast service
  • PIL expands Intra Asia coverage with new China Thailand Vietnam Service
  • Domestic coal production surging, imports down
  • Revised BPTS for AHPL Terminal Hazira
  • India & EU aim for broadbased, balanced & comprehensive FTA

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Lucky Aviation makes Angolans happy
  • Extending and diversifying transport routes
  • Logista catches a big fly
  • Fraikin picks Yves Pètin
  • Air cargo security tolerates no mistakes
  • China already recovering?
  • Another gateway to Italy
  • A new site in Zagreb
  • Bernt Hellman steps down as CUO of TMS
  • Another intra-Asian service
  • 250 trucks for bread deliveries in Zimbabwe
  • Xie Xingquan to lead Iata in North Asia
  • Prologis strikes in the Netherlands
  • Rising in the rankings
  • Rail containers for double stacking pallets
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • AFKLMP is launching "Modify my Booking"
  • Latam Cargo goes live on Webcargo by Freightos

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 20, 2022
  • Sovcomflot secures domestic insurance but sanctions continue to stymie operations
    Sovcomflot's chief executive says the embattled Russian tanker giant has been on an even keel since mid-May, but vessel tracking...
  • Marine insurance bans 'won't stop Russian oil exports'
    Insurance cover likely to shift to Asia from Europe once marine insurance bans take effect, blunting the anticipated impact of...
  • Asia eyes ammonia as Europe mulls methanol
    Europe and Asia are divided on their approach to shipping decarbonisation, says WinGD head Klaus Heim
  • The week in charts: Asian rivals challenge Singapore as top bunkering hub | Ukraine's minor ports facilitate grain trade | Greek-owned tankers picking up Russian business
    Product tanker rates rise in Asia, post-panamax boxship values double since early 2021, and a tanker previously used in US-sanctioned...
  • Norden further raises profit guidance
    Company expects profit for 2022 in the range of $420m-$500m, up from the $340m-$420m range it announced in May
  • Standard Club pares losses over 2021
    Club pays out $284.7m in claims on revenue from calls, premiums and releases of $294m and sees negative return on...
  • Seanergy announces spin-off with plan for first cape drop-down
    United has applied for its own Nasdaq listing and intends to invest across 'different shipping segments'
  • Fast-growing upstart carriers exposed to spot rate volatility
    Despite the pace of expansion, weakening spot rates and ebbing consumer demand are posing a danger to newer shipping lines...
  • Ukraine sinks Russian vessel carrying supplies to Snake Island
    The vessel was carrying 33 people; 10 persons have been reported missing
  • Changing lanes: New entrants do little to level boxship playing field
    Despite a flurry of new carriers and operators on the trunk liner trades the established alliances have maintained their dominant...
  • LR adds OneOcean as vision of class continues to evolve
    Further acquisitions by LR were forecast last year as part of vision to become a trusted adviser on sustainability issues...
  • Increased purchase trades cushion LPG decline
    The increase in tenders for LPG was due to latent demand, coinciding with the availability of spot cargo supply from...
  • The week in newbuildings: Seatrade orders reefer boxship quartet
    Newbuilding order confirms continuing shift from multi-decked conventional refrigerated cargo ships in favour of fully cellular containerships with very high...
  • Daily Briefing
    Sexual abuse and harassment 'systemic' on ships | Animal harm: What to do about livestock carriers | Is Singapore losing...
  • China Merchants sells non-eco designed VLCC
    The sale is part of China Merchants Energy Shipping's fleet renewal plan to increase its percentage of eco-designed vessels and...
  • DP World to build logistics park at Jeddah port
    Project will boost Jeddah Islamic Port's re-export activities, reducing the time and cost of logistics for importers and exporters

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 20, 2022
  • One-day port strike at Antwerp latest to hit Europe

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 20, 2022
  • Capesize freight derivatives bleed as macro data bites
  • Standard Club improves its underwriting result, but free reserves slip
  • Swan Hellenic downplays Helsinki Shipyard's move to auction expedition cruise newbuilding
  • CMA CGM launches fresh raid on secondhand container ship markets
  • Proman and Stena's first methanol-fuelled tanker heading to Caribbean
  • Navig8 forms new handy tanker pool and beefs up VLCC reach
  • Russia ships eastbound LNG cargo as Northern Sea Route 'reopens'
  • Missed payment? Departure of first foreign ship delayed in Mariupol
  • Sovcomflot has insurance cover in place, claims boss of sanctioned firm
  • Lloyd's Register buys compliance data firm OneOcean
  • Two crew members die on Norden product tanker in Bangladesh
  • Norway adopts EU's sixth sanctions package against Russia
  • Cargo ship banned after skipping Ukrainian repair call due to waiting time
  • Norway's KNOT inks sixth suezmax shuttle tanker deal with China's Cosco Heavy
  • Car carrier grounds after taking on water in Russian Black Sea
  • Seanergy spins off oldest ship as prelude to cross-sector maritime push
  • Fred Olsen thwarted in attempt to prevent beaching of former cruise ship in India
  • Europe's Russian coal ban sends bulk carriers racing for substitute cargoes
  • Swedbank teams with Sparebank to build shipping book after $562m portfolio sale
  • UAE's GCC Fuel Supply acquires second China Merchants VLCC

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 20, 2022
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude markets stabilize after end-of-week plunge
    On June 17, ICE August Brent had dropped by $6.69 to a settlement of $113.12/b and NYMEX July WTI sank by $8.03 to settle at $109.56/b.
  • China Russian crude imports surge to record high of 2 million b/d
  • Netherlands triggers gas crisis plan due to low Russian exports to Europe
    In addition, Gazprom has cut flows via the Nord Stream pipeline to Germany to just 40% of capacity due to issues over maintenance of a key compressor station.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Russia claims new missile attack on Ukraine's Kremenchuk
    Refinery: Shebelinka Gas Processing Plant, Ukraine
  • ASIA RESIDUAL FUELS: Key market indicators for June 20-24
    The low sulfur bunker market is likely to continue to be supported by a steady bunker demand in Singapore as well as underlying supply tightness.
  • FEATURE: Maritime decarbonization needs more incentives for drastic push
    In January, the GCMD awarded its ammonia bunkering safety study to a DNV-led consortium
  • Germany readies plans to preserve gas this summer to boost winter storage
    TTF front-month gas was assessed June 17 at Eur118.50/MWh, S&P Global data showed.
  • EUROPE AND AFRICA RESIDUAL AND MARINE FUEL: Key market indicators June 20-24
    Strong VLSFO demand has been driven by elevated gasoline and gasoil cracks of late, according to one market source.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 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 public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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