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BRIEFS
April 26, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 23, 2022
  • Gujarat Maritime University & Port of Antwerp's APEC sign MoU in Mumbai
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (22 April 2022)
  • Indian Register of Shipping signs MoU with IIT Guwahati Technology Innovation & Development Foundation
  • Minister pitches for taking textiles exports to $100 bn by 2030
  • Record export of ceramics & glassware products in 2021-22
  • Minister holds review meeting at Paradip Port; inaugurates & lays foundation stones for projects
  • Kamarajar Port extends concessions for Capesize vessels

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 23, 2022
  • Duisport's look across the borders
  • ASEAN rail-road cross-border service launched
  • "Air taxi" for freight
  • Rotterdam also feeling the impact
  • Two platforms soon to merge
  • Intermodal solution for Zimbabwe created
  • AGI takes Roger Larreur on board
  • Bolloré opens warehouse in Abidjan
  • US short line rail road expands in Pennsylvania
  • WFS lands four contracts in Spain
  • More LNG for Yang Ming
  • Shani Ben-David first woman to be elected captain
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • World trade in peril, says WTO
  • Coal transports reach a record high
  • Natilus to build 3.8 t aircraft in San Diego
  • Geodis strengthens its executive team in Germany
  • New TEX service to start next month

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 22, 2022
  • Carriers roll out more blank sailings in a bid to underpin slide in spot rates
  • Bangladesh banks must track vessels and containers to curb money laundering
  • New routes needed for Ukrainian freight as costs soar at port of Constanta
  • European companies using Chinese rail agents to evade Russia sanctions
  • SLPA shrugs off challenges at Colombo as south Indian ports vie for business
  • Romanian high-speed acrobatic truck theft gang jailed by Paris court
  • Emission-friendly Dronamics aims to begin Black Swan operation in Q4
  • Rising costs driving online shopping merchants to the point of no returns
  • CJ Logistics bids to raise $602m for fulfilment centre expansion plan
  • Against the odds: Feels like the bonanza tide ebbing for box trade

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 22, 2022
  • NTSB reports on sinking of 71 year old towing vessel
    Unsecured openings in the deck of a towing vessel led to its flooding and sinking off the coast of Puerto Rico, the National Transportation Safety Board says. Marine Investigation Report 22/12 details
  • Digital modeling will help Carnival identify its best decarbonization options
    Wärtsilä and Carnival Corporation are to use a digital model of the cruise ship Regal Princess to identify the best options for decarbonizing the ship. This initial project is being delivered under

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 22, 2022
  • Shipping decarbonisation needs to go beyond 'the West versus the rest'
    China's International Maritime Sustainability Funding & Reward scheme is low on detail and lower in ambition. But at least it's...
  • Ukraine 'building case' against Greek tanker owners shipping Russian crude
    Greek-owned tankers comprise 50 of the 140 port calls to load Russian oil during April at key Baltic and Black...
  • Merged tanker giant will be Frontline by name, Euronav by nature
    After 22 years of ego and culture clashes, a merger between Frontline and Euronav only now makes sense in the...
  • Himalaya Shipping chief says LNG is best fuel fix for 10-15 years
    Tor Olav Troim-backed dry bulk company has entered into sale and leaseback deals with an important Chinese lessor for the...
  • Wärtsilä partners with Carnival on decarbonisation
    Technology businesses such as Wärtsilä are seeking partners across commercial shipping to help build decarbonisation solutions. A systematic, data-driven approach...
  • China's order and completion volumes fall as 'zero-Covid' policy hits yards
    Yard operations among country's production sector has fallen victim to strict government coronavirus control rules as part of Beijing's 'zero-Covid'...
  • KSOE yard wins LNG carrier order worth $224m
    Demand for LNG carriers expected to remain because of pressure for eco-friendly fuels and regulations on shifting to cleaner energy...
  • Keppel chief says Sembmarine merger close to completion
    'We are making good progress. We are getting to dotting the i's and crossing the t's,' Mr Loh told analysts
  • Daily Briefing
    Biden bans Russia-linked ships from US ports | EU members push IMO over green fuel standard | Shanghai ports disrupted...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 22, 2022
  • Knight-Swift expands LTL reach with terminal buying spree
  • Hapag-Lloyd hit with $882,220 US civil penalty over detention charges
  • Q1 US imports from Asia show no slowing in consumer demand
  • BNSF partner COFC Logistics buying 5,500 domestic containers
  • ShipHero offers Canadian route for low-value shipments
  • Ripple effects of Shanghai lockdown could last years: analyst

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 22, 2022
  • Tidewater completes Swire Pacific Offshore takeover
  • US shipping regulator pushing forward on liner operator audit
  • Capesize bulker spot market shows 'positive sentiment' following flat spell
  • Editor's Selection: China's long Covid, Ever Forward's channel hop and markets redrawn by Russia
  • Carnival and Wartsila partner on digital decarbonisation
  • Ageing aframax's Russia-to-China voyage shows shifting crude tanker trades
  • Noble Capital shipping team lands at New York's Alliance Global Partners
  • MUFG Bank joins NYK Line to offer digital financial services to seafarers
  • Dry bulk faces a 'battle' between tight demand and weak supply
  • 'White-glove experience': MJLF builds Houston outpost with hire of Navig8 man
  • Chinese cargo ship gets stuck under bridge in Vietnam
  • Red tape forces BW Offshore to sell veteran FPSO to sister firm
  • Cargo tank accident on Bahri tanker kills seafarer and injures another
  • MSC returns to Fujian Mawei to ink $300m container ship deal
  • Ampelmann bags US offshore wind markets 'first' walk-to-work installation

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 22, 2022
  • US targets Russian cargo airline Aviastar over sanctions violations
    The U.S. government is preventing the sale of any item to a Russian cargo airline it accuses of flying U.S.-made aircraft in violation of sanctions.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 22, 2022
  • INTERVIEW: Golden Ocean sees longer distances persisting for commodities on Russia fallout
    *Diversification to remain even if quick end to war *Chinese lockdowns are double-edged sword *Low-hanging fruit available for decarbonization
  • Australia to ban imports of Russian crude oil, refined oil products from April 25
    While market participants noted that Australia has become more dependent on ultra-low sulfur diesel and jet fuel import flows following the closure of two domestic refineries -- ExxonMobil's Altona and BP's Kwinana facilities -- over the course of the pandemic, the country has usually turned to regional outlets such as Northeast Asia's China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan and Southeast Asia's Singapore and Malaysia for oil product supplies.
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: China reduces inflow of Russian crude
    March imports from Russia, the second-largest supplier, were down 14.1% from a year ago, leading to a near 11% drop in Russian deliveries to 1.55 million b/d in Q1.
  • CHINA DATA: Jan-Mar key oil product output yield jumps to 76%
    The country produced 130.72 million mt of LPG, naphtha, gasoline, jet fuel/kerosene, gasoil and fuel oil in the first three months of 2022, up 11.1% year on year despite crude throughput falling 1.5% over the same period.
  • Most Saudi straight-run fuel oil cargoes headed to US Gulf for May: sources
    The Saudi straight-run fuel oil cargoes used to be directed to the East before sanctions banned US companies from buying Russian fuel oil.
  • BUNKERWORLD INDEX: US rate hike weighs on VLSFO despite falling supplies
    *Zhoushan VLSFO stocks dwindle *NWE suppliers concerned about MGO supply *Chile awaits resupply cargoes
  • Americas clean tanker freight posts 32%-60% loss as ballasters alleviate tonnage crunch
    An armada of European and West African ballasters coupled with improved replenishment of tonnage on the Americas short-haul routes forced freight for Medium Range tankers down 32%-60% on the US Gulf Coast-loading clean tanker benchmark routes to Brazil, Chile and the Caribbean.
  • USGC HSFO swap backwardation widens amid potential summer tightness
    Much of the movement for the USGC HSFO swap was specific to the US, sources said.
  • Russian oil exports resilient to sanctions, boycotts for now as trade routes adjust
    Russian seaborne crude exports, excluding CPC flows, were little changed at 4.54 million b/d in the month to April 20.
  • US port ban on Russian-affiliated ships seen as largely symbolic
    The UK and Canada previously blocked access to their ports by Russian-affiliated ships, and the EU has proposed a similar measure in response to the war in Ukraine.
  • Hong Kong-delivered 380 CST HSFO bunker premium rises to near 21-month high
    HSFO cargo supplies have tightened gradually throughout April at the port of Hong Kong as more buyers with requirements consisting of larger parcels further pressured upstream inventories, according to local bunker suppliers.
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Residual fuel stocks jump 18% on week to 23 mil barrels as exports ease
    The increase snapped four straight weeks of decline and pushed stocks to the highest level since touching 23.355 million barrels on March 16.

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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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