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June 15, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • MSC ups rate US$500/TEU on Asia-Europe/Mediterranean trade from July 1
  • Maersk CFO quits as 400 laid-off worldwide after quarterly losses
  • Five lines revise and increase capacity on Asia-Mexico-WCSA services
  • Correction: Statistical mix-up results in error in HK throughput report
  • Box Ships to buy two OOCL 5,344-TEU ships for US$31.1 million each
  • Fujian ports' April box volume up 12.3pc - total cargo, 35 million tonnes
  • Test Run of Wuhan-Yichang High-speed Railway starts off
  • LA-Long Beach terminal operators increase PierPass truck fees August 1
  • Toll Group cleared of charges of illegal, unfair US staff dismissals
  • 'Container flying' angers Nigerian officials as boxes skip port and taxes
  • Carriers say terminal productivity declines as ships increase in size
  • Canadian National urges feds to stay clear of shipper rate talks
  • China to EU: 'If you seize our planes for carbon tax, we may seize yours'
  • Cathay Pacific-Dragonair air freight volumes decline 10.6pc in May
  • El Al to pay US$15 million in US class action suit in price-fixing case
  • Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce to chair IATA board of governors
  • Australian safety board: There are more air accidents than widely believed
  • Renewed Eurozone crisis resumes threat to global air cargo recovery
  • FedEx extends air cargo cut-off times from Taiwan to Europe and Africa

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • NMT India committed to offer excellent services, says Frits Dix
  • Urmila Project Services successfully handles 1,000-tonne DHDS reactor with Goldhofer self-propelled axles
  • US CBP announces simplified entry pilot to enhance cargo security
  • Cochin Port issues fresh cargo clearance norms to counter dubious forwarders
  • GMB's Gogha-Dahej RoRo ferry service project a first in South Asia
  • JN Port felicitates top performers at 23rd anniversary celebrations
  • Pipavav Shipyard joins hands with French co. for tech transfer
  • RINA updates GREEN PLUS notation to cover transhipment terminals
  • Contingency plan in place if Greece quits EU: RBI
  • India Inc raises pitch for rate cut following poor industrial output
  • Intend to submit GST Bill report in monsoon session: Sinha
  • Ministry of Food Processing invites EoIs for setting up 20 cold chain projects
  • MACCIA organises advanced certificate course on Customs

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • Germany: fewer goods hauled by train
    The German statistical office Destatis reported that a total of 89.7 million t of goods were hauled as railfreight in Q1/2012. This equates to 2.7% less than in the like-for-like q...
  • Greenmodal Transport providing door-to-door services
    France's first tri-modal operator, Greenmodal Transport, has been set up to provide a door-to-door service by barge or rail with the "last kilometre" by truck. The object...
  • European losses deepening says Iata's revised industry outlook for 2012
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has released its revised industry outlook for 2012. Global industry profits are expected to be USD 3 billion, unchanged from the ...
  • Heavy load took off with a Volga-Dnepr Ilyushin
    Germany's Leipzig/Halle airport has once again managed to handle a heavy-duty loading operation. A 23.5 t road construction vehicle, measuring 8.95 m x 2.95 m 2.60 m, was loaded on...
  • Brussels Airport starts project for tracking air freight in real time
    Brussels airport is starting a 15 month project on GPRS in air freight. The project will be headed by the Flemish Institute for Logistics (Vlaams Instituut voor Logistiek - VIL ). ...
  • 30 candles for IDS general cargo alliance
    Germany's first general cargo alliance is about to celebrate its 30th anniversary. In summer 1982 eleven medium-sized forwarders in Hamburg established the alliance "Interesse...
  • AAE special railcars carry 4 m high trailers through Channel tunnel
    The railfreight operator Europorte Channel and the global logistics service provider Ewals Intermodal carried out tests for transporting mega trailers with a 4 m corner height thro...
  • Sea France ferries sold to Eurotunnel
    A commercial court in Paris has selected Eurotunnel's bid to acquire the three ferries (the "Berlioz, Rodin" and "Nord Pas de Calais") that were owned by SNCF's collapsed cross-Cha...
  • Bigger management team for cargo at Brussels airport
    The new and bigger management team at Brussels airport is getting established. After the promotion of Steven Polmans to head of cargo, three new positions have been filled at Bruca...
  • Markku Mylly appointed executive director of the EMSA
    On 8 June 2012, Markku Mylly, CEO of the Finnish port association and former director general of the Finnish maritime administration, was appointed the new executive director of th...
  • Hermes opens 500 parcel shops in Great Britain
    Hermes, a global CEP and logistics company headquartered in Germany, officially inaugurated 500 parcel shops in 25 large cities in Great Britain in mid June. According to statement...
  • Record sales for Hüttemann in 2011
    The Duisburg (Germany)-based transport and logistics group Huettemann ended the last financial year with a new record turnover. The service provider's consolidated sales totalled E...
  • BDP expands capabilities in UK with project logistics
    BDP International, a leading USA-based global logistics and transportation management firm, now offers customized logistics solutions that support construction, mining, power gener...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • Huntington Ingalls names Peter Diakun VP of energy programs
  • UANI asks Germanischer Lloyd to stop classing Iranian ships
  • Voith Turbo gets new President and CEO
  • Panama Canal Authority orders GE Marine engines for 14 tug...
  • BAE San Diego Ship Repair gets $17.1 million mod to DDG 83...
  • Weeks Marine awarded $9.6 million USACE contract
  • STX OSV books order for advanced OSCV
  • Western Geco orders arctic-capable seismic ships at FSG

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • SASCO to begin operations from Port of Everett to Russia
  • BTS freight transport index increases .2 percent in April
  • Public invited to celebrate Leif Erikson statue anniversary
  • Oregon governor taps Carter as Portland Port Commission president
  • Port of Los Angeles reports cargo volume numbers for May

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • What the eurozone crisis means for bulk and tanker trades
    The Asian dawn is undermined by the onset of twilight in Europe
  • Opec pledges to keep oil output unchanged
    Cartel's decision not to cut back is a good result for tankers
  • Sun sets on Japan's LNG boom
    Willingness to pay a high price for energy security will not last forever
  • Counting the KG casualties
    Deutsche FondsResearch reveals the true cost of KG insolvencies
  • Britain used as dumping ground for LNG cargoes
    Problem highlights trade's inflexibility and why that must change
  • Evergreen's 13,800 teu charter deal in the balance
    South Korea buyer struggles to raise finance
  • Biting the bullet
    Scrap now for a faster recovery
  • Growing number of offshore projects keep FPSOs afloat
    Bright outlook for floating oil production vessels despite questions over oil demand
  • Don't write off the 'dead sea' just yet
    Tax breaks drive new exploration contracts
  • CMA CGM preferred bidder for French state military logistics contract
    Eventual deal could see order for five new ro-ros
  • Rates spike for Mediterranean aframax market
    Fixtures reported at W125 as daily earnings top $30,000
  • Naphtha market for long range two tankers hits eight-month high
    Long-haul chartering activity trims position lists to boost rates and earnings
  • Japan urges levy exemption for ships that beat green benchmark
    Tokyo revises submission to IMO debate on cutting emissions
  • King coal boosts its share of the energy market
    Last year's fastest-growing fossil fuel is keeping dry bulk carriers busy
  • FSG lands two-vessel offshore order
    Deal brings German shipbuilder into new niche
  • Courage Marine sells panamax bulker for scrap
    Hong Kong-based owner gets $4.3m for vintage vessel
  • Singapore box volume up 8.6% in May
    Southeast Asian giant posts stronger growth than Shanghai
  • STX OSV set for $235m offshore order
    Shipyard wins its biggest single order since listing in Singapore
  • CSAV secures $90m loan from DVB
    Finance will cover final payments for widebeam tonnage
  • InterBulk reports revenue dip
    Scotland-based intermodal firm expects strong dry bulk recovery
  • RMT threatens strike ballot at Northern Isles Ferries
    Union accuses Serco of detrimental changes to pension scheme
  • China State Shipbuilding announces bond sale
    State-owned shipbuilder will repay debts and replenish working capital
  • Make room for value
    China must tackle shipyard capacity as it pursues high-value orders
  • Dover Harbour Board floats 'enhanced' privatisation plan
    Move faces stiff opposition from local people and rival ferry operators
  • K Line and Noble form capesize pool
    Each company will contribute five to seven bulkers
  • Vree named APM Terminals' Europe boss
    Poulsen has moved on to head group safety interests

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • Wind farm pioneer BARD faces break-up
    GERMAN offshore wind farm developer and shipowner BARD Engineering is expected to be broken up - and sold in bits and pieces by lenders
  • ICS to push green button at Rio summit
    SHIPPING'S green credentials are to be emphasised by the ICS at the UN 'Rio+20' summit on sustainable development
  • BIMCO: brace for bulker delivery surge
    BIMCO has lifted its 2012 delivery estimates for drybulk carriers to 101M dwt, from 90M dwt early this year
  • CMA CGM graded down
    STANDARD & Poor's today expressed concern about the ability of box liner CMA CGM to deal promptly with liquidity problems - and knocked down the group's credit rating
  • Suezmax tanker earnings double VLCC takings
    SUEZMAX earnings were double that of VLCC's in the first five months of 2012 because of a tonnage shortage in key places, according to BIMCO
  • Lanka approves Trincomalee port scheme
    A $4Bn PLAN to build a deepwater jetty at Trincomalee's port and set up heavy industries in three phases has been approved in Sri Lanka
  • Shanghai told: stop talking, start doing
    TOO MUCH R&D can be wasteful, the Asia Shipping Development Summit in Shanghai was warned today
  • Yangzijiang might sell FreeSeas ships
    YANGZIJIANG executive chairman Ren Yuanlin told Fairplay today that his yard might sell two 33,800dwt bulkers ordered in 2010 by FreeSeas, after it defaulted on instalments totaling almost $7.4M in February and April
  • Capesizes crash below Handysize equivalent
    SPOT RATES for Capesize drybulkers have extended their losing streak on higher-than =-anticipated deliveries of newbuildings, according to sector analysts
  • Courage shrinks fleet again
    SINGAPORE-listed Taiwanese bulker owner Courage Marine has shrunk its fleet further with the disposal of Panamax bulker Courage

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • US Intermodal Volume Up 15.2 Percent From Prior Week
    Intermodal shipments on major U.S. railroads in the week ending June 9 rose 3.8 percent year-over-year and jumped 15.2 percent...
  • Long Beach Container Volumes Down in May
    Container volumes at the Port of Long Beach declined 7.23 percent in May compared to May 2011, with imports dropping...
  • OOCL Shuffles Management Responsibilities
    OOCL announced three changes in its management team on Thursday. Michael Kwok is being promoted to chief operating officer,...
  • Container Volumes Rise at Port of Los Angeles
    Container volumes at the Port of Los Angeles inched up in May along seasonal trends. Imports increased 2.7 percent compared...
  • Arkansas Best Buys Panther Expedited for $180 Million
    Arkansas Best, parent of less-than-truckload operator ABF Freight System, is acquiring non-asset carrier Panther Expedited Services for $180 million. ...
  • Congress Wants DHS to Consider All-Cargo Air Carrier Screening
    The investigative arm of Congress wants the Department of Homeland of Security to determine the costs and benefits of requiring...
  • US Steel Exports Rose 13.6 Percent in April
    U.S. steel exports in April rose 13.6 percent year-over-year but posted their third consecutive month-to-month decline, government statistics show. ...
  • Asia-Europe Spot Rates Slide for Sixth Week
    Average spot rates on the Asia-Europe trade slipped slightly this week for the sixth week in a row, reflecting the...
  • Congress Running Out of Time to Pass Transport Bill (Video)
    With only several weeks left for Congress to hash out a surface transportation bill, Senate Democrats urged House Republicans to...
  • Idle Container Fleet Drops 47 Percent
    The idle container fleet has dropped by 47 percent in the last three months as freight rates continue to increase,...
  • Bulgaria Seeks Buyer for State Rail Freight Operator
    Bulgaria has issued a tender for the sale of the state-owned railway company BDZ's cargo operation. BDZ hopes to...
  • India's Trade Deficit Narrows
    India's trade deficit narrowed 12 percent in May, the second month of fiscal 2012-13, but both exports and imports fell...
  • S&P Downgrades CMA CGM Credit Ratings
    Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Thursday lowered its long-term corporate credit rating on CMA CGM's debt to "CCC plus"...
  • Kuehne+Nagel Launches Singapore Aerospace Logistics Hub
    Kuehne+Nagel has launched a new customized spare parts logistics hub "solution" for the aerospace industry in Singapore. The new...
  • APM Terminals Names New Europe Head
    APM Terminals has named Ben Vree executive chairman of its European operations, which account for 36 percent of the A.P....
  • Shippers Shift Modes Seeking Savings, Capacity
    Rising transportation costs and tight truckload capacity are creating more opportunities for intermodal rail in 2012, logistics executives said Wednesday....

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • PierPass fee forced up by labour cost rise
    The Pierpass Traffic Mitigation Fee (TMF) fee will increase by 2.5% from August in the ports of Long Beach (LB) and Los Angeles (LA) due to an increase in labour ...
  • Zim adds Duress to ADX service
    Zim Line has added the Albanian port of Duress to its weekly Adriatic Express Service (ADX) between Israel and the Adriatic. The service deploys two vessels averaging ...
  • Chinese exports up, but not to the EU
    China has been forced to find new markets for its exports in the light of the financial crisis blighting Europe - its biggest trading partner. Indeed, data released ...
  • Damco scoops double-gong
    Global third-party logistics provider, Damco, recently took home two awards from the UK, ASDA-owned fresh produce importer, International Produce Ltd [IPL]: Service ...
  • TOC: Marks and Spencer demands innovation
    Jason Keegan, head of logistics at UK-based general retailer Marks and Spencer (M&S), wants more from his shipping lines. Addressing the TOC Container Supply ...
  • Cargotec sets up SmartPort
    Cargotec, the manufacturer of cargo-handling equipment and provider of software solutions for operating container terminals, has teamed up with a number of leading ...
  • Tumbling US retail sales pose clear and present danger to rates
    Ocean carriers' Peak Season Surcharges [PSS] on the transpacific tradelane could come under pressure sooner rather than later as fresh data on US retail ...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • Hasbun in it to win it
    Expansion on the horizon for CSAV as fuel efficient containership fleet is the key to competing with rivals, CEO says.
  • TBS in Bogota brawl
    US bulker operator accuses Colombian counterparty of attempting to evade arbitration involving cargo claim.
  • IPO spin clock in the spotlight
    Industry split on whether Oslo investors will welcome Geden spinoff with open arms given turmoil in the tanker market.
  • STX OSV adds to tally
    Singapore-listed yard collects Troms PSV order with hope more are on the way.
  • Farstad targets two
    Norwegian offshore owner lines up PSV brace after landing long-term charters with Statoil.
  • Rieber becomes the target
    Arrow Seismic launches EUR 9m claim against rival owner over payment for Spanish survey vessel resale.
  • Arctech bags $100m loan
    Finnish shipyard now has funds in place to build paid of icebreakers for Russia's Sovcomflot.
  • Farstad sale half flops
    Oslo-listed owner sees deal to offload two ageing anchor handlers hit a snag with Lady Cynthia staying put.
  • Norwegian pair pens CSV
    Solstad and HitecVision join forces in $220m construction vessel order at Singapore-listed yard.
  • Ferry towed by sister
    Philippines passenger vessel needed help after breaking down off Cebu with 400 people on board.
  • Dal Bello behind Oslo IPO
    Connecticut financier and other local leaders emerge as architects of Geden tanker spinoff Universal Maritime.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • Port of Oakland seeking to end impasse with employees
  • Maersk, Hamburg Sud boost Asia-WCSA connections
    Maersk, Hamburg Sud, and four other container lines to expand capacity on Asia-WCSA trade by adding vessels, rotating in larger ships, with the rotations of three different services affected by the moves
  • U.S. logistics costs grew 6.6 percent in 2011
  • Arkansas Best buying Panther Expedited for $180 million
    Parent of ABF Freight System purchases expedited logistics specialist Panther in a deal that's dubbed "an excellent strategic fit," with Panther to remain a wholly-owned subsidiary and sister company to ABF
  • Maersk slows FEW1, raises FEW3 capacity 24%
  • Vree to head Europe operations of APM Terminals
    APM Terminals drafts in the head of its key Rotterdam terminals to oversee European region, which accounts for 36 percent of the operator's global volume and 25 percent of its global revenue
  • CSAV signs loan for last of seven ships
  • Cathay volume down in May
  • OOCL promotes Kwok to COO
  • Liner reliability improves in May
    Figures from maritime analyst SeaIntel show liner reliability climbed from April to May, most likely due to a settling down of service adjustments and alliance reshuffling by lines on the three main east-west trades
  • Ryder elects Hilton to board of directors
  • Chubb, Freightwatch in anti-theft initiative
  • Rikvin promotes GTP status
  • U.S. shippers prepare for East Coast port closures
    Logistics officials say shippers are likely to increase inventory levels early to avert potential U.S. East Coast port disruptions in the event of a strike by ILA workers or a lockout by employers...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 14, 2012
  • Salvage work on Rena ends
    Officials confirm that Rena is to be left on the reef over winter.
  • Port of Vancouver to make ECA-related changes
    Impact of Canadian ECA delay on Vancouver bunker market expected to be limited, broker tells Bunkerworld.
  • IFO prices soften in Fujairah
    No IFO in Suez.
  • Little price movement in European bunker markets
    Some product tightness in Piraeus.
  • South Korean refiner to start supplying low sulphur bunkers
    SK Energy ready to meet demand from vessels heading into North American ECA.
  • Canada to delay ECA enforcement
    Vessels will be encouraged to comply from August 1, but officials cannot take enforcement action until Canadian regulations are in place.
  • Russia's energy taxes under attack
    Prime Minister says tax regime is 'not what we would have liked.'
  • Fuel oil stocks little changed
    Arbitrage volumes set to fall in July.
  • Asian bunker markets see prices stabilise
    Supplies of bunker material fine at key Asian ports on Thursday.
  • Rotterdam launches first cold ironing facility for ocean-going vessel
    Facility will 'improve air quality considerably', says local port authority.
  • US Navy loads biofuel for fleet demonstration
    RIMPAC will be the first demonstration of the US Navy's Great Green Fleet.
  • Diesel-electric propulsion systems to power new offshore vessels
    Offshore shipping firm places order for eight platform supply vessels.
  • VLCC rates fall to 'new lows'
    Rates 'barely' covering operating costs even as bunker prices decline, says Fearnleys.
  • Bank of China sets up fuel oil trading desk in Singapore
    The team will start trading fuel oil in the paper market 'soon', says source.
  • Bunker tanker owner terminates newbuilding contract
    Arbitration proceeding to 'claim back' $6.7 million payment made for the vessel, says Yujin's chairman.

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German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hamburg
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%
Civitavecchia
Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.
ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
Haifa
The board of directors is evaluating other proposals
The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.
Rome
At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa
FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships
Washington
The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.
Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville
Seville/London
The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Dar es Salaam
The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority
Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.
Rome
Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.
The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing
Geneva
The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Miami
Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
Brussels
It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.
Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.
Venice
At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.
PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova
Padua
A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Copenhagen
Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions
Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA
Brussels
He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.
Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model
Seoul
Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
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
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.
Rome
Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November
Hong Kong
In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%
Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.
Naples
Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities
Genoa
Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas
Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
Genoa
Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas
ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Investment of approximately 175 million dollars
In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)
Singapore
Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%
GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.
Bari
The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily
The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.
La Spezia
Appointment by decree of President Pisano
Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.
Genoa
It will be signed soon
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