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August 2006
31/08/2006Nuovo ufficio di OOCL in Irlanda del Nord
Avrà sede a Belfast
31/08/2006Singamas confida in nuova crescita della domanda di nuovi container
Insoddisfacente il primo semestre 2005, archiviato con un calo del 37,4% del risultato operativo
31/08/2006In forte calo i risultati di Evergreen
Il primo semestre è stato archiviato con un utile netto di 58,6 milioni di dollari di Taiwan
31/08/2006Royal Caribbean compra la spagnola Pullmantur
Il gruppo statunitense sborserà 430 milioni di euro e si farà carico dell'indebitamento netto della compagnia spagnola pari a circa 270 milioni di euro
31/08/2006Lo scorso mese il traffico dei container nei porti di Singapore e Hong Kong è cresciuto rispettivamente del 7,2% e del 6,9%
Nei primi sette mesi del 2006 Singapore ha totalizzato una crescita del 4,3%, Hong Kong del 7,7%
31/08/2006In luglio i porti cinesi hanno movimentato 7,3 milioni di teu (+22%)
Nei primi sette mesi di quest'anno il traffico dei container è stato pari a 46,7 milioni di teu (+22%)
30/08/2006Minoan Lines conferma di aver ricevuto offerte per l'acquisizione della propria quota in Hellenic Seaways
È pari al 33,3% del capitale azionario
30/08/2006La napoletana Grimaldi innalza la sua quota in Finnlines al 35,4%
La compagnia nordeuropea opera servizi ro-ro nel Mar Baltico e nel Mare del Nord
30/08/2006Nuovo servizio Europa-Sud Africa di Hapag-Lloyd
Sarà effettuato noleggiando spazi di carico sulle navi della MSC
30/08/2006Siba Ships costituisce una nuova società a Singapore
La compagnia ha in programma l'acquisizione di nuove navi che saranno registrate con bandiera di Singapore
30/08/2006Rickmers-Linie accresce la capacità del proprio servizio Medio Oriente - India
Noleggiate due navi multipurpose della Samudera Indonesia
30/08/2006Nel primo semestre il sistema portuale di Amsterdam ha stabilito un nuovo record di traffico
Movimentate complessivamente 43 milioni di tonnellate di merci (+17%)
30/08/2006Il porto di Gioia Tauro sarà collegato direttamente alla rete ferroviaria nazionale
I treni potranno immettersi direttamente nella rete dalla stazione di San Ferdinando
29/08/2006In ripresa il traffico nel porto di New Orleans
Dopo le difficoltà causate dal passaggio di Katrina ritornano anche le navi da crociera
29/08/2006I container deludono le aspettative di A.P. Møller-Mærsk
Il gruppo armatoriale danese ha chiuso il primo semestre con un calo del 33,9% del risultato dopo le imposte
29/08/2006DFDS acquisirà la Norfolk Line Containers
La compagnia opera servizi marittimi containerizzati tra l'Irlanda e il continente europeo
29/08/2006Carnival Corporation preoccupata per l'impatto negativo delle nuove imposte a carico delle crociere in Alaska
Un freno alla futura crescita dell'attività turistica in Alaska, ha detto Arison
29/08/2006All'inizio del 2007 Korea Development Bank presenterà un piano per cedere la propria quota in Daewoo Shipbuilding
La vendita potrebbe fruttare tra i 6,2 e i 7,3 miliardi di dollari
28/08/2006La greca Attica ha chiuso il primo semestre con una flessione del 42% del risultato operativo
I ricavi sono diminuiti dell'8%
28/08/2006Nel primo semestre del 2006 Hutchison Port Holdings ha movimentato 27,5 milioni di teu (+12%)
La divisione terminalistica del gruppo Hutchison Whampoa ha totalizzato un EBIT di 5.220 milioni di dollari di Hong Kong (+10,9%)
28/08/2006Calo dei noli ed aumento del costo del fuel colpiscono anche China Shipping Container Lines
Flessione dei risultati finanziari semestrali. Il giro d'affari è cresciuto del 3,5%
28/08/2006Hamburg Süd istituisce una propria filiale a Shanghai
Si occuperà delle attività di linea della compagnia tedesca nella Cina centrale e settentrionale
28/08/2006Joint venture di APM Terminals, COSCO Pacific e Guangzhou Port Group per la seconda fase del container terminal di Guangzhou Nansha
Avrà una linea di banchina complessiva di 2.100 metri lineari
28/08/2006Hanjin Shipping ordina cinque portacontainer da 10.000 teu
Le navi saranno costruite da Samsung Heavy Industries
28/08/2006Zim insedia uno stabilimento per la produzione di container in Cina
L'azienda è partecipata dalle cinesi CXIC Group, Jiaoyun Group e Qingdao Luhai
25/08/2006COSCO Pacific gestirà un nuovo container terminal nel porto cinese di Quanzhou
Avrà una capacità di movimentazione annua pari ad un milione di teu
25/08/2006Nuovi record per la South Carolina State Ports Authority
Nell'anno conclusosi lo scorso 30 giugno il porto di Charleston ha movimentato 1.970.875 teu (+0,4%)
25/08/2006Wärtsilä fa incetta di ordini
L'orderbook al 30 giugno scorso ammontava a 3.772,1 milioni di euro (+66,3%)
25/08/2006È entrata in servizio una nuova portacontainer da 8.204 teu di E.R. Schiffahrt
La flotta della compagnia tedesca è salita a 63 portacontainer
24/08/2006Nel secondo trimestre 2006 Horizon Lines ha riportato un utile netto di 6,4 milioni di dollari
I ricavi sono ammontati a 289,8 milioni di dollari
24/08/2006Bruxelles ha approvato la costituzione di una joint venture di Kuehne + Nagel e Scottish & Newcastle
Si occuperà della distribuzione di bevande nel Regno Unito
24/08/2006Accordo tra Air China, Cathay Pacific, CNAC, CITIC Pacific e Swire Pacific per dare vita ad uno dei più grandi gruppi aerei mondiali
Le compagnie hanno deciso di cedere l'un l'altra proprie quote azionarie
24/08/2006Positiva la semestrale della società ferroviaria americana BNSF
Il periodo è stato archiviato con un utile netto di 880 milioni di dollari (+28,1%)
23/08/2006Nuovo container terminal in Vietnam
Via libera alla realizzazione del Saigon Premier Container Terminal
23/08/2006Nel secondo trimestre 2006 ICTSI ha movimentato 458.370 teu (-1,5%)
Nel primo semestre il traffico è ammontato a 917.773 teu (+1,0%)
23/08/2006La greca TEN ha concluso il primo semestre 2006 con un utile netto di 74,8 milioni di dollari (-8,5%)
Il ricavo operativo è cresciuto del 41,1% a 200,9 milioni di dollari
23/08/2006Formalizzata la joint venture Aker Yards e Damen Shipyards per il Damen Shipyards Okean
Il cantiere ha un orderbook del valore di 30 milioni di euro per la costruzione di 11 navi
22/08/2006Duisburg nuovamente leader del network fluviale tedesco
Le merci movimentate con l'estero rappresentano oltre il 90% dei volumi complessivi registrati nel porto tedesco
22/08/2006Nel secondo trimestre 2006 l'indiana SCI ha riportato un utile netto di 39,1 milioni di dollari (-33,6%)
I ricavi sono diminuiti dell'1,8%
22/08/2006Flessione dei risultati di GE Shipping
Nel secondo trimestre ha totalizzato un risultato operativo di 4,09 miliardi di ruspie (-13,6%)
22/08/2006Frontline ordina due petroliere Suezmax
Saranno costruite dal cantiere navale cinese Jiangsu Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Co.
21/08/2006Il NOAA propone di limitare la velocità delle navi che giungono nei porti della costa orientale degli USA
Prevista una velocità massima di 10 nodi in alcuni periodi dell'anno
21/08/2006GE Shipping rinuncia alla scorporazione della divisione offshore
L'operazione avrebbe portato alla costituzione della società Great Offshore Limited
21/08/2006Compagnie Maritime Belge ha chiuso il primo semestre con un utile dopo le imposte di 68,4 milioni di euro (-12,3%)
Il giro d'affari è diminuito del 10,3% a 203,6 milioni di euro
21/08/2006L'americana Matson ha completato il programma di nuove costruzioni
Presa in consegna la portacontainer "Maunalei"
21/08/2006La giapponese NYK sigla un contratto con la Taiwan Power Company
È relativo al trasporto di un milione di tonnellate di carbone dall'Indonesia e dall'Australia a Taiwan
11/08/2006La rubrica delle notizie di inforMARE non sarà aggiornata dal 14 al 18 agosto
11/08/2006Nel secondo trimestre Aker Yards ha totalizzato un EBITDA record di 382 milioni di corone norvegesi
Il ricavo operativo è ammontato a 6.144 milioni di corone norvegesi (+51,6%)
11/08/2006Nel primo semestre di quest'anno il canale di Suez è stato attraversato da 8.985 navi (+3,2%)
Le petroliere sono state 1.771 unità (+7,3%), le navi di altro tipo 7.214 unità (+2,3%)
11/08/2006Nei primi sei mesi del 2006 i porti spagnoli hanno movimentato 225,4 milioni di tonnellate di merci (+3,8%)
Il traffico dei container è stato pari a 5.669.201 teu (+4,1%)
11/08/2006La semestrale di Panalpina mostra un utile netto di 69,3 milioni di franchi svizzeri (+58,2%)
I ricavi sono cresciuti del 16,1% a 4.435,9 milioni di franchi svizzeri
11/08/2006Nel primo semestre 2006 il porto di Tanjung Pelepas ha movimentato 2,24 milioni di teu
Registrato un incremento del 7,9% rispetto alla prima metà del 2005
10/08/2006Caso Prestige: sentenza di una corte distrettuale americana favorevole ad ABS
Respinte le richieste di risarcimento presentate dagli enti locali baschi
10/08/2006Sulle performance di Hapag-Lloyd pesano l'integrazione di CP Ships e l'aumento dei costi
La divisione marittima del gruppo TUI ha chiuso il secondo trimestre con un passivo operativo di 41 milioni di euro
10/08/2006Pacific International Lines diventa azionista di Pacific Direct Line
Acquisita una quota significativa della compagnia che opera servizi nel Pacifico
10/08/2006Drastico calo dei risultati finanziari di Hanjin Shipping
Nei primi sei mesi del 2006 la compagnia ha trasportato 1.598.421 teu (+17,6%)
09/08/2006Seaspan Corporation ha ordinato quattro portacontainer da 5.100 teu alla Hyundai Heavy Industries
Le navi saranno consegnate tra l'aprile e il dicembre del 2009
09/08/2006Il porto statunitense di Vancouver alimenta un giro d'affari di 1,6 milioni di dollari
Studio sull'impatto economico dello scalo
09/08/2006Positiva la semestrale di Lufthansa
Il costo del carburante è cresciuto del 46,5%
09/08/2006La semestrale di Rolls-Royce mostra una crescita dei ricavi ed un calo del risultato operativo
Il gruppo prevede un aumento dell'utile e del cash flow per l'intero esercizio 2006
09/08/2006BLG Logistics rinnova gli accordi con Höegh Autoliners e Mazda
Sono relativi ai traffici di autovetture attraverso il Bremerhaven Auto Terminal
08/08/2006Lo scorso mese il porto di Kaohsiung ha movimentato 812.297 teu (+5,3%)
Nei primi sette mesi del 2006 il traffico è ammontato a 5.581.932 teu (+0,7%)
08/08/2006In crescita il traffico nei porti della North Carolina
Investimenti per 130 milioni di dollari per l'ammodernamento del container terminal del porto di Wilmington
08/08/2006L'indonesiana Samudera ha archiviato il secondo trimestre del 2006 con un calo dell'84,3% del risultato netto
Il fatturato è calato del 2,7%
08/08/2006ProLogis ha acquistato aree per oltre 3,5 milioni di metri quadri in Messico
L'investimento ammonta complessivamente a circa 238 milioni di dollari
08/08/2006Seaspan Corporation ha archiviato il primo semestre con un utile netto di 16,6 milioni di dollari
Il ricavo è ammontato a 52,6 milioni di dollari
08/08/2006Nel primo semestre 2006 Euronav ha totalizzato un utile dopo le imposte di 124,4 milioni di dollari (+5,3%)
Il fatturato è stato di 354,3 milioni di dollari (+25,1%)
07/08/2006Nei porti di Olbia e Golfo Aranci crescono sia i passeggeri che le merci
La port authority sottolinea la necessità di inserire le rotte sarde tra quelle delle autostrade del mare
07/08/2006Attica Holdings ha venduto il traghetto Superfast X alla Veolia Transport
La cessione è avvenuta per 112 milioni di euro
07/08/2006ITF lancia la campagna "Port of Convenience"
Obiettivo dell'iniziativa è di assicurare adeguati standard di lavoro nei porti mondiali
07/08/2006Prima prova in acqua per la nave da crociera Liberty of the Seas
L'unità debutterà nel maggio 2007
07/08/2006Nel primo semestre 2006 il porto di Valencia ha movimentato oltre 22,5 milioni di tonnellate di merci (+13%)
Il traffico dei container è stato pari a 1,27 milioni di teu (+8%)
07/08/2006L'elvetica Mat Marine rappresenterà Senator Lines in Svizzera
Da ottobre subentrerà alla Cargonautic
04/08/2006Saipem si aggiudica nuovi contratti in Egitto e Brasile nel settore delle costruzioni marine
Il valore complessivo ammonta ad oltre 430 milioni di dollari
04/08/2006Aumento dei costi e calo dei noli sulle rotte Asia-Europa pesano sui conti di OOIL
Nel primo semestre 2006 il gruppo ha totalizzato un EBITDA di 358,3 milioni di dollari (-18,5%)
04/08/2006Oggi a Genova il varo tecnico di Costa Serena
La nuova nave da crociera entrerà in servizio nel maggio 2007
04/08/2006La Regione Liguria punta sull'autonomia finanziaria dei porti e sui pedaggi autostradali per finanziare la realizzazione di infrastrutture prioritarie
Sono le proposte presentate dall'ente regionale al governo
04/08/2006Nel primo semestre il traffico dei container nel porto di Brema/Bremerhaven ha superato per la prima volta la quota due milioni di teu
Complessivamente lo scalo tedesco ha movimentato 31,4 milioni di tonnellate di merci (+16,9%)
04/08/2006COSCO Corporation (Singapore) entra nel mercato offshore
La controllata COSCO Shipyard Group costruirà la sua prima Floating Storage and Offloading Unit
04/08/2006Nel trimestre aprile-giugno l'utile operativo di "K" Line è diminuito del 58,2%
Il risultato netto è calato 37,4%. I ricavi sono cresciuti del 14,1%
04/08/2006Nuovo servizio diretto per il Messico di Costa Container Lines
Toccate a Veracruz ed Altamira nell'ambito della linea CCM
04/08/2006Nel trimestre aprile-giugno la giapponese NYK ha registrato un aumento del 28,9% dei costi
Il periodo è stato archiviato con un risultato operativo di 22,5 miliardi di yen (-38,4%)
03/08/2006Di Pietro conferma la mancanza di una copertura finanziaria per realizzare il terzo valico ferroviario Genova-Milano
Ci sono altre priorità, ha detto il ministro
03/08/2006Sovcomflot e Novoship hanno comprato la compagnia di navigazione spagnola Marpetrol
La società di Madrid ha una flotta di 12 chimichiere per un totale di circa 130.000 tpl
03/08/2006Rallenta la crescita del traffico nel porto di Rotterdam
La Port Authority prevede una crescita del 2% per l'intero 2006
03/08/2006Il Consiglio di Stato ha revocato il decreto con cui aveva bloccato l'avvio dei lavori per il quarto container terminal del porto di Genova
Nuova istanza di Fincosit al TAR del Lazio, che ha fissato la Camera di Consiglio per il prossimo 6 settembre
03/08/2006La giapponese MOL registra un aumento dei ricavi ed un calo dei profitti
Nel periodo aprile-giugno l'utile operativo è sceso del 30%
03/08/2006Rapporto della Commissione UE sul finanziamento delle misure di sicurezza nei settori del trasporto aereo e marittimo
I relativi costi sono generalmente sostenuti dagli utenti
03/08/2006In crescita i risultati di Finnlines
La compagnia prevede per l'intero esercizio 2006 un risultato operativo superiore rispetto a quello dell'anno precedente
03/08/2006Joint venture di APM Terminals e Aqaba Development Corporation per la gestione dell'Aqaba Container Terminal
Lo scorso anno il terminal ha movimentato 392.000 teu
03/08/2006POSCO dichiara il proprio interesse all'acquisizione di Daewoo Shipbuilding
Alla fine di giugno l'orderbook del gruppo navalmeccanico ammontava a circa 20,9 miliardi di dollari
03/08/2006Costa Crociere presenta un progetto per ampliare la propria sede genovese
La compagnia prevede di concludere i lavori entro la fine del 2008
02/08/2006Federmar-Cisal accusa Confitarma di voler eliminare la flotta di Stato
«Qualora ciò malauguratamente avvenisse - ha sottolineato il sindacato - provocherebbe un indubbio peggioramento dei servizi per l'utenza»
02/08/2006A.P. Møller-Mærsk e PSA sono pronte ad investire nel nuovo complesso portuale vietnamita di Cai Mep-Thi Vai
Chiesta al governo di Hanoi l'autorizzazione a costituire apposite joint venture
02/08/2006Nel primo semestre 2006 l'attività del gruppo Hupac è cresciuta del 17,5%
In aumento il trasporto combinato non accompagnato. Calo dell'Autostrada Viaggiante
02/08/2006Nuovi hub di SBB Cargo in Germania
Istituite piattaforme a Karlsruhe e Singen per collegare le regioni del lago di Costanza e Baden
02/08/2006SembCorp Marine ha concluso il primo semestre 2006 con un utile ante imposte di 127,5 milioni di dollari (+69,7%)
L'utile operativo si è attestato a 100,3 milioni di dollari (+78,6%)
02/08/2006Qatar Shipping ha archiviato il primo semestre con una crescita del 46,5% del risultato operativo
Il ricavo è aumentato del 40,2%
01/08/2006Italia Marittima ristruttura il servizio tra il Mediterraneo e la costa est degli USA
È operato in collaborazione con CMA CGM e Gold Star Line
01/08/2006Renzo Piano donerà l'affresco per il waterfront del porto di Genova al Galata Museo del Mare
Il progetto verrà esposto alla Biennale di Venezia
01/08/2006Domani si aprirà a Durban il congresso mondiale dell'ITF
Sarà definita l'agenda dell'organizzazione per i prossimo quattro anni
01/08/2006Le performance finanziarie di Wilh. Wilhelmsen risentono del write-down della joint venture GAL
Nel primo semestre i ricavi sono ammontati a 1.285 milioni di dollari (+29,0%)
01/08/2006Nel primo semestre del 2006 il porto di Montreal ha movimentato 12 milioni di tonnellate di merci (+1%)
In crescita container e rinfuse liquide. Flessione delle rinfuse solide
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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
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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
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
A report by Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore confirms that one of the causes of the decline could be the implementation of the RED III directive
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.
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
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.
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
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
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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%)
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.
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
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
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A 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
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
››› 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
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
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