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December 2021




31/12/2021In 2021, transit rights for passage through the Suez Canal generated record revenues
Exceeded six billion dollars




31/12/2021Sicily, the Region has extended maritime connections with the smaller islands
Falcone: unchanged timetables and lines in force and no reduction in services or penalization for communities




31/12/2021An astronomical year-end bonus makes Evergreen employees jump for joy
The Taiwanese shipping company would have given bonuses equal to 40 months




30/12/2021The port of Koper closes 2021 with almost one million containers handled
In 2022, a further growth of +3% is expected




29/12/2021The expansion of the Wan Hai Lines fleet continues
Buy two container ships and rent two more




29/12/2021From the first of January the Single Administrative Desk of the Port System Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea will be operational
On-line all administrative and authorization procedures




29/12/2021Meeting between the leaders of the AdSP Ligure Orientale and the Tarros group
Discussion on the development plans of the port of La Spezia and the Gulf Terminal




29/12/2021Seoul believes that this is not the time for the state to exit the capital of HMM
Moon: "Our role is to make the goose strong so that it can continue to lay golden eggs."




29/12/2021At COSCO Shipping Bulk 60% of the capital of COSCO Shipping (Singapore)
The Singapore-based company has a fleet consisting of three Supramax bulk carriers




28/12/2021In November the traffic of the goods in the port of Ravenna has grown of +28.4%
In the first eleven months of 2021 the increase was +21.8%




28/12/2021Stranding of the CDRY Blue,contested the crimes of marine environmental disaster, air pollution and shipwreck
The accident caused by the violation of rules on the safety of navigation. Technical issues not reported to the Maritime Authority




28/12/2021Agreement to limit cruise ship calls to the Balearic Islands
In 2022 the number of landings will be -14.5% lower than in 2019




28/12/2021Israeli missile attack on the Syrian port of Lattakia
Container storage areas were affected




28/12/2021The French Groupe Gorgé submits a non-binding offer to acquire iXblue
The high-tech company operates in the maritime, defense, hydrography and drone sectors




27/12/2021The Single Administrative Desk of the ports of the Strait has been activated
Within the next few months, all administrative and authorization procedures will be carried out through the system




27/12/2021The reliability of the schedules of containerized shipping companies remains very low
In 2021 it remained within the 33%-40% range




27/12/2021Published the call for rail services in the port of Ancona
The contract will have a duration of 36 months




27/12/2021New Chinese company for the research and development of equipment and plant engineering for the offshore industry
It is owned by ten national companies in the shipping sector




24/12/2021The negative trend of containerized traffic in the port of Algeciras continues
In November, 369 thousand containers were handled (-14.6%)




24/12/2021Gone deserted the call for the relaunch of the former freight yard of Lecce Surbo
Bellanova: a setback but not the end word




23/12/2021Fincantieri delivers a ninth cruise ship to Viking
A "sustainability linked" construction loan has been signed with Intesa Sanpaolo and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti




23/12/2021Autobrennero completes the acquisition of 75% of InRail
The operation makes it possible to build the first private rail freight hub in Italy




23/12/2021Established the Single Administrative Desk of the AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
It is connected to the digital platform of CalabriaSUAP




23/12/2021The Italian port cluster denounces that the Budget Law does not take into account the needs of the sector
Politics - regret Assoporti, Assiterminal, Assologistica Fise-Uniport, Filt, Fit and Uilt - does not perceive the strategic nature of the port sector




23/12/2021In November the traffic of international goods enlivened by Chinese seaports has grown of +5.3%
Containers decreased by -0.6%. In the first eleven months of 2021 the increase in total loads has been of +4.6%




22/12/2021Renewed the national contract of the Fire Guards
It will be valid from 2021 to 2023




22/12/2021Today the shipping company Ignazio Messina & C. celebrated its centenary
Event in presence and streaming




22/12/2021The Italian Sea Group wins Perini Navi for 80 million euros
The operation will be financed through the availability of cash and bank credits




22/12/2021In the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, the finishing touches to the Discovery Princess.
The new ship will depart for the first cruise on March 27




22/12/2021Moscatelli leaves the position of secretary of Assagenti held for over 25 years
After the mandate expires, he will be replaced by Massimiliano Giglio




22/12/2021Rotterdam is the first European port to exceed the quota of 15 million containers handled in a year
The port authority announces that the average weight of the containers has significantly decreased due to the increase in freight rates




22/12/2021Contemporary port of call at the port of Gioia Tauro of two container ships of almost 24 thousand teu
The ships are 400 meters long and 61 meters wide




22/12/2021CULMV, after 13 years stabilized 74 members
The company's workforce will rise to 965




22/12/2021Maersk will buy Hong Kong-based LF Logistics for $3.6 billion
The Asian company has about 10 thousand employees




22/12/2021ALIS, no to the transfer of the coastal chemical deposits of Multedo within the port of Genoa
Di Caterina: there is a serious and concrete risk that Genoa will turn into another Beirut




21/12/2021Meyer Werft delivers the new AIDAcosma cruise ship to AIDA Cruises
It has a capacity of 5,228 passengers




21/12/2021The Turkish group Global Ports Holding manages the cruise terminal of the port of Crotone
The maximum duration of the concession shall be four years




21/12/2021In the third trimester of this year the traffic of the goods in the French ports has increased of +5.4%
Volume down by -9.9% compared to that enlivened in the period July-September of 2019




21/12/2021In November the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles is decreased of the -8.8%
The port authority also attributes the decline to the substantial number of ports of call of containers of reduced capacity




21/12/2021MSC presents an offer worth 5.7 billion euros to buy Bolloré Africa Logistics
In the port sector alone, the company has a network of 16 container terminals, seven ro-ro terminals, two forest products terminals and a river terminal




20/12/2021The integration of Italian ports into the worldwide network of containerized maritime services grew by +0.5%
In the fourth quarter of 2021 the largest increase in the PLSCI index was recorded by the port of Vado Ligure (+93.3%)




20/12/2021Patroni Griffi: within two years the port of Bari will have a new passenger terminal
In the first months of next year the issuance of the call for the execution of the works




20/12/2021Settled the permanent table of the maritime and port system
Tarlazzi (Uiltrasporti), represents the acceptance of the request that was the basis of our proclamation of strike of the port workers




20/12/2021Entrust ravenna Civitas Cruise Port (Royal Caribbean - VSL Group) with the cruise terminal areas of the port of Ravenna
Concession contract for a period of 33 years




20/12/2021In the September-November quarter Carnival suffered a net loss of -2.62 billion dollars
Revenues pairs to 1,29 billion dollars, up by +3,658.3% on the corresponding period of 2020 and down by -73.1% on the same period of 2019




20/12/2021The Trieste - Fernetti Interport included in the "Core" network as part of the proposal for the revision of the TEN-T networks
D'Agostino: We hope that the final approval process will confirm the Commission's proposal




20/12/2021Uiltrasporti asks that many transport activities be included among the exhausting jobs
Tarlazzi: otherwise there will be a need for a mobilization of the sector




20/12/2021Freight traffic in the port of Valencia is higher than pre-pandemic levels
In the first eleven months of this year the container traffic amounted to 5.16 million teu




17/12/2021Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal opened
Stopover of the ship "Costa Firenze" as part of its first cruise




17/12/2021A construction worker died in the port of Trieste
Strike called by the unions that emphasize the need for a change of pace that makes work safe




17/12/2021The trend of recovery of freight traffic in Campania ports has been exhausted
In October, there was a drop of -6.5%




17/12/2021The La Spezia backport of Santo Stefano Magra is part of the "Core" network of the Scandinavia-Mediterranean Corridor
Sommariva: a fundamental step for the operation of the logistic and railway development strategy that we have put in place




17/12/2021CLECAT, from the first of January the impact of Brexit could be exacerbated
The association highlights the need to avoid further delays in the implementation of the Border Operating Model




16/12/2021The national strike of port workers scheduled for tomorrow has been lifted
Signed - the unions explained - a protocol that welcomes and supports the demands that we have unitedly represented




16/12/2021Employers and seafarers' unions create a network of quarantine facilities to avert the crew change crisis
World leaders urged to urgently provide a lasting solution




16/12/2021Hyundai Glovis will make the BLG Auto Terminal Bremerhaven its European hub for car traffic
Joint venture with BLG Logistics




16/12/2021In November the traffic of the goods in the port of Barcelona is decreased of the -1.8%
Decrease of -7.2% of container loads




16/12/2021Vopak enters the shipowning business in a joint venture with MOL
The two partners will operate the FSRU "MOL FSRU Challenger"




16/12/2021Marco Bertorello is the new president of the National Association of Mooring Groups and Boatmen of Italian Ports
He takes over from Cesare Guidi who led the category for 19 years




16/12/2021Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong was stable in November
In the first eleven months of 2021 recorded a decrease of -0.3%




15/12/2021October marks a stop to the resumption of goods traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
The Management Committee of the AdSP approves the relocation plan of the Superba and Carmagnani chemical deposits in Genoa




15/12/2021The port of Ortona becomes a comprehensive node of the European TEN-T networks
The inclusion in the proposal for revision of the network put forward by the European Commission




15/12/2021Teodoro Titi is the new president of the Yacht Section of Federagenti
He takes over from Giovanni Gasparini




15/12/2021Filt Cgil and Uiltrasporti, the Port System Authorities are non-economic public bodies and must remain so
The government - they emphasize - must intervene by defending the model of Italian ports




15/12/2021In the second trimester of this year the traffic of the goods in the Greek ports has recorded an increase of +5.7%
Passengers grew by +70.8%




15/12/2021Started the construction of the works at sea of the District of shipbuilding of Cagliari
The works, worth over 20.1 million euros, will have to be completed in 390 days




15/12/2021Fedespedi rejoices for the modernization of the Civil Code on the shipping contract
Finally - underlined the federation - Italian logistics comes out of provincialism and crushing on a single mode (road) that have distinguished it until now from a regulatory point of view




15/12/2021On the first of January, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the world's largest trading bloc, will come into force
The new free trade agreement will cover a third of the world economy in terms of GDP




14/12/2021Over five million euros of EU aid to the former Sardinian workers of Air Italy and the Canal Port of Cagliari
Final green light from the European Parliament




14/12/2021Civitavecchia becomes "Core port" in the new proposals of the EU Commission for the TEN-T network
Giovannini: it is an important and awaited recognition and for which we have been strongly committed in these months of negotiations with the EU




14/12/2021Never so high containerized imports from the USA
For the whole of 2021 an increase of +18.3% of this traffic flow is expected




14/12/2021Kombiverkehr, the transport of P400 semi-trailers between Italy (Mortara) and Holland (Venlo-Rotterdam) is starting
Increase in the frequency of the Mortara-Ghent service (Belgium)




13/12/2021Joint Action Group to analyze the impact of the pandemic on transport workers and the global supply chain
It was formed by the International Labour Organization, the World Health Organization and other international organizations in the field




13/12/2021Event of the maritime-port community of Trieste to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the invention of the container
The book "At the beginning of the container: Lloyd Triestino and the lines for Australia" by Sergio Bologna will be presented




13/12/2021DP World will build a new container terminal in the Congolese port of Banana
It will have a traffic capacity of 450 thousand teu




13/12/2021Signed the decree for refreshments to port companies affected by the effects of the health crisis
The application must be submitted within seven days




13/12/2021A resumption of freight traffic in UK ports is expected until 2026
This year a -5% drop in volumes handled is expected




13/12/2021Fincantieri has acquired a stake in the startup Decision Intelligence for in-Depth Optimization
The consortium led by Fincantieri, Naval Group and Navantia and coordinated by Naviris has submitted an offer for the Modular Multirole Patrol Corvette




13/12/2021First results of the research of the Human Element Industry Group on the deaths of seafarers occurred in closed rooms
Among the causes, excessive dependence on procedures, their complexity and pressure to reduce working time




13/12/2021In the first eleven months of this year the traffic of goods in Russian ports has grown of +1.7%
Handled 763.7 million tons of cargo




13/12/2021The member states of the Council of the International Maritime Organization will rise from 40 to 52
This was decided by the assembly of the UN organization. The renewed executive body will meet next Wednesday




13/12/2021Sixth super post-Panamax quay crane for Cai Mep International Terminal
Last year, the Vietnamese container terminal handled 1.8 million containers




13/12/2021Wan Hai will invest up to $320 million in the acquisition of used carriers
The company secures the management of an area of the YKIP container terminal in the port of Yokohama




13/12/2021In November the port of Singapore has enlivened 51,8 million tons of goods (+4.0%)
Containers have been pairs to 3,15 million teu (+0.5%)




10/12/2021Inaugurated the cruise and passenger terminal of the port of Trapani
Work worth seven million euros




10/12/2021EUR 300 million loan from the European Investment Bank at the port of Genoa
Resources mainly intended for the construction of the new forane dam, the upgrading of the railway network and cold ironing




10/12/2021In November, Yang Ming set a new all-time record in monthly revenues
Strong growth (+161.6%) also in the turnover of Wan Hai Lines




10/12/2021The Council of the EU considers it necessary to further deepen the proposal for a FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Highlighted the need to introduce in the AFIR Regulation the flexibility necessary to take into account national specificities




10/12/2021Costamare orders the construction of eight portacontainer
Four ships will have a capacity of 13,000 teu and four of 15,000 teu. Buy seven bulk carriers




10/12/2021In November the traffic of the container in the port of Long Beach is decreased of the -4.9%
In the first eleven months of 2021, the annual historical record set in 2020 has already been exceeded




09/12/2021In the third trimester the traffic of the goods in the Italian ports has grown of +12.5%
In the first nine months of this year the increase was +9.5%




09/12/2021Vard will build a fourth Service Operation Vessel for North Star
It will be delivered at the end of 2024




09/12/2021ECSA reiterates the need to avoid loopholes in the application of the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
EU marine fuel suppliers will have to be responsible for the availability and compliance with fuel quality and safety requirements




09/12/2021In November, Evergreen's revenues increased by +159.1%
In the first eleven months of 2021 the increase was +139.3%




09/12/2021Maersk presents the innovative structure of the new 16,000 teu chain carriers powered by methanol
Deck, crew quarters and smokestack at the bow and stern ends of the ships




09/12/2021TUI's cruise division closed the third quarter with a negative EBIT of -42.9 million euros
In service 13 of the sixteen ships of the fleet




09/12/2021European transport and logistics associations propose changes to EU climate policies
You asked for more incentive measures for ships and ports




09/12/2021CMA CGM buys a large part of Ingram Micro's Commerce & Lifecycle Services business unit
Transaction worth three billion dollars




07/12/2021UIRR, door-to-door combined transport emits 60-90% less CO2 than Euro 6 road transport
Moreover - the association pointed out - its energy needs are 40-70% lower




07/12/2021Agreement between CNR, Enel Italia and Garbage Service for the electrification of the blue economy
Among the objectives, to reduce pollution in port areas




07/12/2021In October, the Port of New York set its own new historical record for container traffic
New maximum peak of empty containers




07/12/2021The express delivery market is entering a new phase by adapting to the new post-pandemic normal
This is highlighted by the latest Transport Intelligence report that forecasts a compound annual growth rate of +7.7% for the sector in the period 2020-2025




07/12/2021Austria's import-export is much higher than pre-pandemic
Thomas: The coronavirus crisis is now in the rearview mirror




07/12/2021The pandemic has interrupted ten consecutive years of growth in freight traffic in world ports
In 2020 recorded a contraction of -3.8% of the volumes handled




07/12/2021Change at the top of the Chinese shipowning group COSCO
Xu Lirong resigns and Wan Min takes over




06/12/2021Genoa is the first eManifest for incoming goods
The experimentation, successfully started, started from the port of Naples




06/12/2021Agreement to promote the competitiveness of emilia-Romagna companies based on the port of Ravenna
It was signed by the Customs Agency, the Region and the AdSP of the North Central Adriatic




06/12/2021Today in China the new logistics group China Logistics Group was born
Strategic shareholders are China Eastern Airlines, China COSCO Shipping, and China Merchants Group




06/12/2021Friday the inauguration of the new Cruise Terminal Passengers of the port of Trapani
It will be preceded by the third edition of the conference "We, the Mediterranean"




06/12/2021The ports of the Upper Adriatic reaffirm their intentions of close cooperation within the framework of NAPA
Signed a joint declaration with which they commit themselves to promote and strengthen trilateral cooperation between Italy, Croatia and Slovenia




03/12/2021Port of Venice, 35 million for 2021 to companies affected by the ban on the traffic of large ships
Thirty million are destined to shipping companies, five (plus 22.5 million in 2022) to the terminal operator and related industries




03/12/2021New logistics hub of GLS Italy in Padua
It is located in the VGP Park Padova




03/12/2021ClassNK has issued a class certificate to the world's first ship for the transport of liquid hydrogen
It was built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries




03/12/2021IATA, ICS, IRU and ITF denounce that the hysterical reactions of governments to the Omicron variant risk collapsing a supply chain already on its knees
Platten: We will see a return to the peak moment of 2020 of the crisis of the change of ship crews




03/12/2021DP World will not participate in the privatization procedure of the port of Haifa
The Dubai group was informed that it could not have effective control of the airport




02/12/2021Tirrania-CIN sentenced to pay 160 million euros
Decision of the arbitration panel




02/12/2021Port of Genoa, ok to the extension of the concessions of Terminal Rinfuse Genova and Porto Petroli
Granted an additional 30 and 15 years respectively. Green light to the expansion of the AdSP staff




02/12/2021MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l'Atlantique celebrate a double event
Technical launch of "MSC World Europa" and coin ceremony for "MSC Euribia"




02/12/2021Satisfaction of Associated Exceptional Transporters for the suspension of the rules on exceptional transport of the infrastructure decree
By March the definition of the new guidelines for the sector




02/12/2021Costa Cruises has taken delivery of the new flagship Costa Toscana.
It is the third ship in the fleet powered by liquefied natural gas




02/12/2021FRS Iberia closes its maritime connections with the Balearic Islands
With the health crisis - explained the company - these routes generate losses




02/12/2021ECSA calls for further action to counter piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
Berglund: The number of piracy incidents and the level of violence raise serious concerns




02/12/2021In the port of Rotterdam the first bunkering trial of a carrier with liquid biomethane
The operation carried out by Shell and CMA CGM




02/12/2021The American Maritime Partners buys a thousand river boats of J. Russell Flowers
The company's fleet rises to about 1,600 units




02/12/2021European Cargo Logistics has activated a shuttle rail service between Lübeck and Melzo
It supports the connection between the port of the German city and Verona




01/12/2021For the problems of the containerized maritime supply chain - say Global Shippers Forum and MDS Transmodal - the maritime carriers blame themselves
Scheduled service networks have been modified to serve congested routes




01/12/2021Federlogistica Marche asks for a president for the AdSP of the Central Adriatic
Morandi: It's been 12 months since the authority no longer has a president and about six have been missing a secretary general




01/12/2021Significant growth in rail cargo group's rolling highway business
In the first ten months of this year transported traffic volumes higher than those made in the years 2020 and 2019




01/12/2021The malfunctions of the German rail network are affecting rail transport throughout Europe
This was denounced by CLECAT, ERFA, ESC, Essenscia, Netzwerk Europäischer Eisenbahnen, RailGood, UIP and UIRR




01/12/2021Agreement reached for the workers administered by the port of Genoa
Full employment for the months of December and January and then a discussion table to ensure full employment




01/12/2021The Federation of the Sea has renewed its website
Mattioli: it is more accurate and intuitive in the information made available as well as easier and faster to consult




01/12/2021In the third trimester the port of Tanger Med has enlivened 23,5 million tons of goods (+30%)
Same growth in the first nine months of 2021




01/12/2021Geodis bought compatriot Transport Perrier
The company specializes in the transport of palletized loads




01/12/2021Containerized shipping companies have achieved an unprecedented level of profitability
Sea-Intelligence, exceptional increase in performance achieved in 2021




01/12/2021The US Federal Trade Commission is launching an investigation into supply chain disruptions
Ordered nine large distribution chains to send detailed information on the malfunctions




01/12/2021PSA buys the US logistics company BDP International
For the Singaporean group it is the first acquisition of a company that does not operate port activities or logistics activities directly related to port operations
FROM THE HOME PAGE
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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 Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
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