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August 24, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
  • Total Transport Systems has handled over 5 million shipments thus far
  • Cosco Shipping Lines (India) appoints Sanco Trans Ltd as its sub-agent at ICD Bengaluru
  • Dockworker strikes at Northern European ports add to supply chain disruption
  • Applying CAROTAR maintaining consistency with the provisions of relevant trade agreement or its Rules of Origin
  • APM Terminals Pipavav receives full block train
  • IATA symposium to focus on building resilience in air cargo
  • Udaipur airport to have cargo complex
  • China's air cargo traffic back to normal
  • Tamil Nadu's Parandur greenfield airport should have parallel runway, cargo village, aero city & MRO facility, say industry representatives
  • Engg goods export slows in July
  • Railways to tie up with e-comm players, India Post to increase revenue
  • PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan to increase cost competitiveness: Goyal
  • Govt rejects DGTR's anti-dumping duty recommendation on solar glass import from China
  • Oilmeals export up 34.6 pc during April-July
  • India, Iran ink MoU on seafarers

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Increased frequency for Albatros Express
  • Zhengzhou airport more than doubles cargo capacity
  • Second terminal in Abidjan in the making
  • Becker Logistics appoints new CTO
  • IFS Logistics certification for Estonian haulier
  • More parcels for ZTO Express
  • Swiss Post to increase investment in logistics
  • Strikes hit European ports
  • Stord welcomes Tom Barone
  • Omnitrax serving Port of Catoosa
  • Globeair to build own hangar at Linz Airport
  • Grant to promote hydrogen transport project
  • Metro Supply Chain picks Chris Fenton
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Zurich Airport generates profit
  • Hutchison Ports banks on Egypt
  • Next warehouse for Simon Hegele

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 23, 2022
  • Congestion and capacity shortage in Europe sees barge surcharges soar 150%
  • Airport congestion and rising prices push imports beyond the perimeter
  • Supply chain radar: The cost of doing business in a 'post-Covid' world
  • India ramps up Russian trade volumes via north-south corridor
  • China coastal operator Trawind expands fleet with Yangzijiang order
  • On its national day, Ukraine looks forward to making the 'Dream' a reality again
  • Port of Oakland green-lights renewable energy infrastructure project
  • Supply chain decarbonisation? It'll all come out in the greenwash

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 23, 2022
  • Shallow-draft hopper dredge arrives in North Carolina
    Dare County, N.C., and EJE Dredging Service report that Miss Katie - a shallow-draft hopper dredge that has been under construction at Conrad Shipyard, Morgan City, La., since March 2021-has officially arrived
  • Hapag-Lloyd kicks off fleet upgrade program
    Hapag-Lloyd has marked the start of a 150-ship fleet upgrade program by loading a massive retrofit propeller onto one of its vessels in Hamburg for shipment to Dubai, where it will be
  • Brodosplit to build Storylines residential ship
    Miami-based residential cruise ship company Storylines has signed a construction contract for its first ship with the Brodosplit shipyard in Split, Croatia. Brodosplit, part of the DIV Group, has commenced the engineering
  • Sea Machines autonomy system on board Foss tug gains ABS AiP
    The Sea Machines Robotics SM300 autonomy system on board the Foss Maritime tug Rachael Allen gained Approval in Principle from ABS, marking a major advancement in bringing autonomy to the marine supply

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 23, 2022
  • Ukraine war: No attacks on civilian vessels since June
    After months without confirmed strikes Ukrainian forces allegedly carried out two major attacks in June, while Russia has gone silent
  • Hapag-Lloyd launches ship efficiency retrofit programme
    German container line operator hopes to reduce fuel consumption by up to 13% across its owned vessel fleet by replacing...
  • Total losses in the single digits for the second time in seven years
    Despite only nine total vessel losses being recorded in the second quarter, Lloyd's List Intelligence casualty report analysis shows a...
  • Strike impacts will be felt beyond Felixstowe
    UK supply chains are already reporting disruptions from the strike at Felixstowe. With more disputes on the cards, the headaches...
  • LNG carrier spot rates soar as winter demand kicks in
    The Baltic LNG index has doubled since the end of July given continued demand in both Europe following a drop...
  • Sparks of boxship fires lie deep in supply chain
    Large-scale containership fires have been mercifully scarce this year. But high volumes and the complex nature of containerised supply chains...
  • Ship recycling market inertia continues
    Two Greek shipowners have each sold a capesize bulk carrier for scrap recently, but the ship recycling sector continues to...
  • Ascot and Marsh Ukraine facility places first cover
    'It is our hope that we can all work together to support international efforts and help ensure Ukrainian grain reaches...
  • Chinese port executive faces graft probe
    Li Zhonghe, the former chairman and party secretary of Yingkou Port Group, is suspected of a serious breach of the...
  • NYK Line names partners for ammonia barge project
    Project will allow a faster adoption of ammonia fuel and contribute to its wider use as a lower-environmental-impact next-generation fuel...
  • BW Epic Kosan expects 3.9% growth in LPG seaborne trade
    Impact of energy costs, including LPG, upon developing economies such as Sri Lanka, are a cause for concern, company says
  • Cosco adapts pulp carrier to ship cars amid capacity shortage
    Cosco unit is shipping the cars to Chile, with plans to apply the technology to more of its cargoships and...
  • Daily Briefing
    Chinese ship leasing struggles to weather anti-graft storm | Chinese yards feel the heat amid disruption to delivery schedules |...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 23, 2022
  • July US truck tonnage at 'elevated levels': ATA
  • MSC slides sailings, citing North American port congestion
  • Yang Ming settles FMC complaint with importer
  • Charleston moves ahead with plans for near-dock intermodal facility
  • Houston limits on-dock laden exports as rolled cargo adds to congestion

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 23, 2022
  • Handysize bulkers fall to 18-month low as Atlantic market weakens
  • Ridgebury Tankers keeps on culling with sale of older pair
  • Univest hikes Euroseas estimates on bet that container ship 'bull run' will continue running
  • No traction: Long tonnage lists continue to drag down Atlantic MR tanker spot rates
  • Environmental stewardship 'still not in focus' of European cruise market, green group says
  • Back at it: Should shipping worry about new US legislation?
  • Charterers fight 'turbo-charged' VLCC rates that could hit $100,000
  • Tanker rally threatened by Opec+ cuts
  • American Shipping to reap charter reward as Jones Act tanker rates spike
  • Lease deals pay off as bulker operators cash in on purchase options
  • Volstad Maritime fixes out CSVs to Helix Robotics for five years
  • Fred Olsen Junior steps down quietly from family cruise line
  • BW Epic Kosan ships out another four LPG carriers amid earnings miss
  • Avenir LNG teams with Croatian company on truck and ship supply from FSRU
  • Insurers Ascot and Marsh cover Ukraine cargo as panamax bulkers enter the trade
  • USTC splits energy risk firm out of Bunker Holding
  • CPC tanker loadings disrupted again but Russia not 'weaponising' terminal
  • International Seaways returns cash to shareholders with $20m buyback
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings could be set for higher dividend payout, says HSBC
  • Taiwan's Franbo Lines buys first capesize as it expands into bigger bulkers
  • New Grieg Green boss targets growth as ESG demands intensify
  • '12 months too late': Concordia conversion plan falls foul of global downturn
  • Clyde & Co partner Andrew Bicknell relocates back to Singapore
  • Wallem appoints ex-Lloyd's Register CEO Alastair Marsh to board
  • Two-month tanker crisis would leave Australia 'without fuel'

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 23, 2022
  • Zhengzhou airport doubles cargo capacity with new, high-tech terminal
    Zhengzhou airport has completed a major expansion project to alleviate crowding at its cargo facilities and allow for significant growth.
  • Brisbane Airport winning war on wasps
    Mud dauber wasps pose a danger to jets at Australia's Brisbane Airport, which is using special treatments to keep the insects away.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
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
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
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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