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February 1997
28/02/1997AMMENDA RECORD PER INQUINAMENTO AMBIENTALE A 5 SOCIETA' USA
Dovranno pagare 6 milioni di dollari di multa e per ricreare la vegetazione sottomarina di Laguna Madre, presso Corpus Christi, che hanno danneggiato
28/02/1997MAGGIOR UTILE PER IL PORTO DI BARCELLONA DAL RIBASSO DELLE TARIFFE
Nel 1996 l'autorità portuale catalana ha realizzato un attivo superiore del 66% a quello del 95
28/02/1997DIMINUIRANNO LE TARIFFE A CARICO DELLE NAVI NEI PORTI GIAPPONESI
Dal prossimo maggio le unità che sosteranno a banchina meno di 12 ore pagheranno di meno
27/02/1997CONCLUSO LO SLOT CHARTER AGREEMENT TRA TRICON E CMA
Riguardava il collegamento tra porti del Nord Europa e del Golfo Arabo
27/02/1997RIORGANIZZAZIONE INTERNA DELLA COMPAGNIE GENERALE MARITIME
Reintegrazione di tre filiali della società armatrice, recentemente acquisita dalla CMA
27/02/1997IL CANTIERE NAVALE DANESE ODENSE AVREBBE RICEVUTO SOVVENZIONI SUPERIORI A QUELLE CONSENTITE DALLA SETTIMA DIRETTIVA
La Commissione europea vuole la restituzione degli aiuti ricevuti nel 1992
27/02/1997GLI ARMATORI ASIATICI CONTROLLANO QUASI LA META' DELLE MAGGIORI FLOTTE MONDIALI DI NAVI PORTACONTAINER
Sei gli operatori con flotte la cui capacità di trasporto è di circa 200.000 teu. Prima la Maersk
26/02/1997IL TRAFFICO AUTOSTRADALE DEI CAMION E' CALATO DELL'1% IN NOVEMBRE
Diminuzioni del traffico con la Francia per il blocco dell'autostrasporto in quella nazione
26/02/1997RISTRUTTURAZIONE FLOTTA GESTITA DALLA SCINICARIELLO AUGUSTEA
Tre società armatrici (Augustea Imprese Marittime, Augustea Offshore e Capieci) vanno a due tronconi della famiglia Cafiero
26/02/1997RAPIDO CALO SUL NORD ATLANTICO DEI NOLI EASTBOUND PER IL LEGNAME
Oltre metà dei carichi attualmente vengono trasportati da navi di compagnie indipendenti
26/02/1997BISETTIMANALI I TRENI ICF-ITF DA ANVERSA PER MONACO E SOPRON
Trasportano container, trailer e casse mobili sia in traffico continentale che marittimo
25/02/1997I DIPENDENTI DEI CANTIERI GIAPPONESI CHIEDONO AUMENTI SALARIALI
I sindacati della categoria puntano ad un aumento di 13.000 yen mensili (circa 170.000 lire)
25/02/1997GREENPEACE BLOCCA SUL TAGO UNA NAVE CON CARICO DI MAIS AVARIATO
La bulk carrier "Pacificator" aveva a bordo 15.000 tonnellate di mais avariato
25/02/1997APPELLO DELLA EXXON AD UN TRIBUNALE DELL'ALASKA PER UNA RIDUZIONE DELL'AMMENDA DI 5,1 MILIARDI DI DOLLARI
Le è stata comminata per l'inquinamento causato nel 1989 dalla "Exxon Valdez"
25/02/1997SCIOPERI NEI PORTI SPAGNOLI, COLOMBIANI E A COTONOU NEL BENIN
I camionisti hanno bloccato per 20 giorni il traffico ad Aviles, Bilbao, La Coruna e Santander Nei porti colombiani si è svolto il più lungo ed esteso sciopero degli ultimi vent'anni
24/02/1997PROBLEMI E PROGRAMMI DELLA LOGISTICA IN ITALIA
Terzo convegno dell'Ailog a Genova sulle infrastrutture per la competizione globale
24/02/1997CONCLUSO IL JOINT SINOZIM, LA COMPAGNIA ISRAELIANA POTENZIA IL SERVIZIO DALL'ADRIATICO PER L'ESTREMO ORIENTE
Dal Tirreno collegamento feeder con Haifa. Il Tri Continent Service diventa settimanale a giorni fissi
24/02/1997QUATTRO NAVI MAERSK PASSANO ALLA BANDIERA STATUNITENSE
Vengono immesse nel collegamento tra gli Stati Uniti Atlantico/Golfo e il Mediterraneo
24/02/1997INTERPELLANZE IN REGIONE LIGURIA SULLA CHIUSURA DELL'AREA A CALDO DELL'ACCIAIERIA DI GENOVA-CORNIGLIANO
Oggi una comunicazione sull'argomento da parte del presidente della Giunta regionale
22/02/1997NUOVO SISTEMA TARIFFARIO DEL TACA PER I TRASPORTI INTERNI EUROPEI
Creazione di 3 hub con risparmi per i caricatori e un più facile riposizionamento dei container
22/02/1997FUORI IL PETROLIO DALLA LAGUNA SOLO SE SOSTITUITO DA ALTRI TRAFFICI
Gli operatori portuali veneziani contro la proposta di dirottare altrove il traffico petrolifero
22/02/1997LA "TOKIO EXPRESS" PERDE IN NAVIGAZIONE DUE DOZZINE DI CONTAINER
Alcuni contenevano accendisigari e altri, secondo alcune fonti, prodotti chimici pericolosi
22/02/1997DOPO LA "MOBY ALE" E LA "MOBY KISS", ORA LA "MOBY MAGIC"
E' la terza nave ro-ro passeggeri acquistata quest'anno dalla Moby Lines del gruppo Onorato
21/02/1997DAL 1° GENNAIO '99 CONTROLLI DELLE ATTREZZATURE SULLE NAVI EUROPEE
Saranno mirati ad aumentare il grado di sicurezza della navigazione
21/02/1997LA MESSICANA TMM HA ACQUISTATO LA TRASATLANTICA ESPANOLA
Il prezzo pagato, con l'intermediazione della Vapores Suardiaz, è stato di 4 milioni di dollari
21/02/1997DUE NUOVE NAVI RO-RO VELOCI (27 NODI) PER L'ARMAMENTO MINOAN
Si chiameranno "Ikarus" e "Pasiphae" ed entreranno in servizio l'anno prossimo
21/02/1997871.100 TEU IL TRAFFICO CONTAINER ALLA SPEZIA NEL 1996 (-9,78% SUL 1995)
Il La Spezia Container Terminal (Contship) se ne è aggiudicato il 58,21%
20/02/1997PRIMA COMMESSA CINESE A UN CANTIERE NAVALE AMERICANO
L'Alabama Shipyard costruirà quattro navi portacontainer da 1432 teu per la Cosco
20/02/1997ALTRE DUE NAVI DA 5300 TEU E 26 NODI PER LA HANJIN
20/02/1997IN OLANDA E' LEGALE PAGARE MENO I MARITTIMI INDONESIANI E FILIPPINI
La consuetudine è diventata legge. E' stato stabilito da un tribunale
20/02/1997AUMENTO DELLE TARIFFE DI PILOTAGGIO NEI GRANDI LAGHI AMERICANI
Gli incrementi scatteranno il 1° marzo e saranno diversificati secondo i vari Distretti
19/02/1997E' VECCHIA LA FLOTTA MONDIALE DI BULKCARRIER E DI OBOCARRIER
Il 41,5 per cento delle prime e il 63,4% delle seconde hanno superato i 15 anni d'età
19/02/1997FLOTTA CISTERNIERA MONDIALE: 270 MILIONI DI TONN. DI PORTATA LORDA
L'anno scorso sono state consegnate agli armatori 104 navi per 11 milioni di tpl

19/02/1997FROM FAST TRAIN TO HIGH CAPACITY RAIL TRANSPORT
The Ligurian Greens agreed on the third path and the new line Genoa-Milan provided that the transport functionality and the service integration are privileged respect to the maximum speed.
19/02/1997IL PORTO DI GENOVA IN GENNAIO: CRESCONO LE MERCI VARIE (SIA IN TRAFFICO TRADIZIONALE CHE IN CONTAINER), CALANO LE RINFUSE
Il movimento dei contenitori ha fatto segnare 90.264 teu (+72,3% rispetto a gennaio 1996)
18/02/1997LUNEDI PROSSIMO A GENOVA TERZO CONVEGNO SULLA LOGISTICA
Studiosi, imprenditori e fornitori di servizi faranno il check up delle infrastrutture
18/02/1997SCALO INAUGURALE DELLA "IBN JUBAYR" (UASC) NEL PORTO DI GIOIA TAURO
A Medcenter Container Terminal la "Targa d'Oro" del Premio "Nuovo Mezzogiorno"
18/02/1997IL LAVORO PORTUALE NON POTRA' IGNORARE LA LIBERA CONCORRENZA
Intervento di Ferrero Cafaro all'assemblea dell'Associazione Compagnie Imprese Portuali

18/02/1997AGREEMENT BETWEEN GENOA AND BILBAO IN THE FRAMEWORK "AMRIE"
Tomorrow in Genoa there will be a delegation of the institution of the economic interests of Bizkaia (Bilbao)
17/02/1997ERA PASSATA DAL REGISTRO DELL'ABS A QUELLO DEL RINA LA NAVE AFFONDATA PRESSO STAVANGER
La "Leros Strenght" non aveva prescrizioni al momento della sciagura
17/02/1997COLLISIONE TRA DUE NAVI ALL'INGRESSO DEL PORTO DI KAOHSIUNG
Sono le portacontainer danese "Madison Maersk" e panamense "Ever Ground"
17/02/1997QUINTA MEGANAVE PORTACONTAINER (6700 TEU) PER LA MAERSK
E' la "Katrine Maersk" che verrà immessa nel collegamento Nord Europa - Asia orientale
17/02/1997CHIUSURA DELL'AREA A CALDO DELLE ACCIAIERIE DI CORNIGLIANO
Domani in Regione se ne discuterà la possibile e probabile destinazione ad attività portuali
14/02/1997PASSANO ALLA MANO PUBBLICA I CANTIERI MALTA DRYDOCKS
Cinque dei nove membri del Consiglio d'Amministrazione nominati dal governo
14/02/1997246.000 DOLLARI DI RISARCIMENTO PER UN MARITTIMO MORTO PER INFARTO
La compagnia armatrice non aveva predisposto sussidi medici sulla nave né addestrato i membri dell'equipaggio a riconoscere un attacco di cuore
14/02/1997GRIMALDI POTENZIA IL SERVIZIO TRA LA SCANDINAVIA E IL MEDITERRANEO
Immessa nel collegamento la ro-ro "Medferry Express" che affianca la "Spes" e la "Fides"
14/02/1997NUOVA LOGISTICA DEL SERVIZIO LCL PER L'INDIA
L'nvocc CSA ha iniziato un servizio trisettimanale da Bombay per 19 punti interni
13/02/1997LA TAILANDIA ESTENDERA' LE ACQUE TERRITORIALI A 38 CHILOMETRI
Le autorità sono impegnate in una dura lotta al contrabbando di fuel
13/02/1997LA P&O NEDLLOYD CONTAINER LINE ENTRA IN DUE CONFERENZE
E' diventata membro della Europe-Australia e della Europe-New Zealand Conference
13/02/1997GIOIA TAURO FULCRO DELLO SVILUPPO ECONOMICO DELLA PROVINCIA DI REGGIO CALABRIA
Iniziative e programmi dell'Asireg verranno presentati il 4 marzo a Roma
13/02/1997IL COMITATO DELL'UTENZA PORTUALE AFFERMA CHE IL NUOVO ARTICOLO 17 DELLA LEGGE 84/94 RISTABILISCE IL REGIME DI MONOPOLIO DELLE EX COMPAGNIE PORTUALI
Lettera del presidente Ferrero Cafaro all'Antitrust e alla Commissione Europea (DG IV Concorrenza e DG VII Trasporti)
12/02/1997RADDOPPIATO IL "BAVARIA EXPRESS" TRA ANVERSA E MONACO DI BAVIERA
Il porto belga è ora collegato anche con Sopron (Ungheria) con il treno navetta RHCE
12/02/1997LA REGIONE LIGURIA ADERISCE ALL'ICCOPS DI GENOVA
La deliberazione è stata approvata con 22 voti a favore, 4 contrari (AN) e 8 astenuti
12/02/1997IL TACA OFFRE AI CARICATORI CONTRATTI DI TRASPORTO VALIDI TRE ANNI
L'agreement, al quale aderiscono 17 società, regola i traffici tra Nord Europa e Nord America
12/02/1997ACCORDO FRA GOVERNO E SINDACATI SUL RISANAMENTO DELL'AZIENDA FS
Revocati gli scioperi programmati. Solo il sindacato dei macchinisti non ha firmato l'intesa
11/02/1997L'APL CHIEDE DI GESTIRE 18 NAVI REGISTRATE ALL'ESTERO
Dovrebbero essere impiegate in collegamenti tra Stati Uniti e porti stranieri
11/02/1997CRISI DEI CANTIERI NAVALI: FALLITE ALTRE DUE AZIENDE TEDESCHE
Il Kvaerner di Gibilterra annuncia la chiusura. Multa UE per il cantiere danese Odense
11/02/1997INCAGLIO DELLA "CONTSHIP HOUSTON" CHE DANNEGGIA UN'AREA PROTETTA
La nave, che è penetrata in un banco di coralli presso "Key West", è stata disincagliata sabato
11/02/1997LONG BEACH PRIMO PORTO CONTAINER DEL NORD AMERICA
L'anno scorso ha realizzato un traffico di 3.070.000 teu (+8% rispetto all'anno precedente)
10/02/1997I PIRATI IMPERVERSANO NEI MARI ASIATICI E SUDAMERICANI
Le acque più pericolose sono quelle indonesiane (53 attacchi a navi mercantili nel 1996)

10/02/1997TRAFFIC WITHIN THE PORT OF TRIESTE ACHIEVED 41,460,241 TONS IN 1996
There was an increase equal to 9.88% against the 1995 traffic
10/02/1997REVISIONE DEL REGOLAMENTO USA SUL PESO DEI CONTENITORI TRASPORTATI IN TERRITORIO NAZIONALE IN VIGORE DAL PROSSIMO 9 APRILE
10/02/1997SUPERATE IN GENNAIO LE 200.000 IMMATRICOLAZIONI DI AUTOVETTURE
Il 36,84% ` della Fiat Innocenti. Il maggior incremento è stato quello della Honda (60%)
08/02/1997LINEA DI CREDITO DI UN MILIARDO DI DOLLARI PER P&O NEDLLOYD CONTAINER LINE
Servirà soprattutto per le 4 portacontainer da 6674 teu che verranno consegnate nel 1998
08/02/1997NECESSARIO UN CODICE DEI TRASPORTI MODIFICABILE IN FUNZIONE DELL'EVOLUZIONE DELLA NORMATIVA INTERNAZIONALE
08/02/1997"L'ARTICOLO 17 NON REINTRODUCE IL MONOPOLIO DEL LAVORO NEI PORTI"
Lo afferma il ministro Burlando. Mercoledì incontro a Roma fra tutte le parti interessate
07/02/1997LE COMPAGNIE MEMBRI DEL TACA NON SONO PIU' ESENTI DA MULTE DELL'UE
La Commissione Europea ha proibito la fissazione comune delle tariffe di trasporto via terra
07/02/1997VENTUN ASPIRANTI AI BENEFICI DEL MARITIME SECURITY PROGRAM USA
Il programma dispone di un fondo di 100 milioni di dollari l'anno per sussidi agli armatori
07/02/1997REVISIONE DEL BAF/IFP DELLA MED PAC CONFERENCE
Sarà di 35 dollari per teu dal 10 marzo e del 3 per cento sul carico break-bulk
07/02/1997OTTO PORTACONTAINER HYUNDAI DA 26 NODI NEL MEDITERRANEO
Faranno scalo a Malta. I porti italiani saranno collegati inizialmente con servizi feeder
06/02/1997DUE NUOVE PORTACONTENITORI DA 2650 TEU PER CANADA MARITIME
Verranno immesse nel Northern Service che la Canmar opera insieme con la OOCL
06/02/1997IN LINEA PER AUSTRALIA E NUOVA ZELANDA LA "CONTSHIP AMBITION"
La nuova unità della Contship Containerlines
06/02/1997NUOVO SERVIZIO DELLA DOLE DA LIVORNO PER IL PIREO E GEMLIK
Prima partenza il 10 febbraio ("Hansa Visby"). La Dole è rappresentata in Italia dalla CSA
06/02/1997NUOVO RECAPITO DELLA INTERCONTAINER INTERFRIGO A MADRID
L'ufficio ha sede nel container terminal Madrid Abronigal
05/02/1997CALANO LE ORDINAZIONI AI CANTIERI NAVALI MONDIALI
La flessione registrata a fine giugno 1996 è indice della fine del boom delle commesse?
05/02/1997DUE NUOVE LINEE NORD EUROPA-MEDITERRANEO CON SCALO A SALERNO
Vi verranno impiegate otto portacontainer da 1200-1600 teu di cinque compagnie armatrici
05/02/1997DUE NAVI TRAGHETTO DI SECONDA MANO PER LA MOBY LINES
Una, la "Teistin" di 4269 tsl costruita nel 1969, verrà ammodernata e ribattezzata "Moby Ale""
05/02/1997TRASPORTI MARITTIMI, MULTIMODALITA' E COMPETITIVITA'
La razionalizzazione del sistema tema di un convegno organizzato dal Propeller di Genova
04/02/1997LA MAERSK HA ORDINATO AL CANTIERE ODENSE ALTRE TRE NAVI DA 6500 TEU
La flotta di supernavi della compagnia danese del gruppo A.P. Moeller salirà così a quindici
04/02/1997COLLISIONE NEL BOSFORO TRA LA "BARBAROSSA" E LA "HAGIENI"
Ha avuto la peggio la nave romena, che si è arenata su un banco di sabbia
04/02/1997I DIPENDENTI DELLA HAPAG LLOYD FANNO CAUSA ALLA SOCIETA'
Non sono stati informati dello scorporo della Divisione Container in una società autonoma
04/02/1997810.584 TEU IL TRAFFICO CONTAINER ALLA SPEZIA NEI PRIMI 11 MESI DEL '96
I container movimentati per via ferrata sono stati 294.449 teu (112.312 carri ferroviari)
03/02/1997LA CONFERENZA SEAC RIDUCE L'INTERIM FUEL PARTICIPATION FACTOR
La riduzione di 25 dollari per teu per le merci containerizzate dal prossimo 1 marzo
03/02/1997NUOVA REGOLAMENTAZIONE USA SUL PESO DEI CONTENITORI TRASPORTATI IN TERRITORIO NAZIONALE
Dal 9 aprile prossimo la certificazione potrà essere trasmessa elettronicamente

03/02/1997THE SHIPS OF UASC ENGAGED IN THE SLOT CHARTER AGREEMENT WITH THE TRICON LEAVING GENOVA FOR SPEZIA
The Arabian company also made an agreement with Norasia and Mediterranean Shipping Co
03/02/1997VALIDA LA LICENZA RTF PER LE RADIO VHF SU IMBARCAZIONI DA DIPORTO
In attesa delle norme definitive potranno essere rilasciate licenze d'esercizio provvisorie
FROM THE HOME PAGE
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
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 conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
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