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August 2020




31/08/2020The new ashes base gallery will be inaugurated in Switzerland on Friday
The first freight train is scheduled to transit




31/08/2020ZIM-Konfidas joint venture in the cybersecurity sector
The new company ZKCyberStar will offer cybersecurity services specifically designed for the maritime industry




31/08/2020A single proposal for the management of the terminal container at the Port Canal of Cagliari
It was presented by London-based PIFIM in use with the Port of Amsterdam International




31/08/2020The MOSE must allow permanent access to ships in order to secure the future of the port of Venice
The Venice Port Community urges the management of the work to be entrusted to a director's box that takes into account the needs of economic activities




28/08/2020SACE's guarantee on The 1.15 billion euro loan signed by Fincantieri with a pool of banks is operational
Minister Gualtieri signed the implementing decree




28/08/2020Genting HK closed the first semester with a net loss of -742.6 million
The revenues of the cruise and navalmechanical group have plummeted by -69.0% percent




28/08/2020Growth in the economic results of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping in the second quarter
In the April-June period, the container fleet carried 6.2 million teu (-5.2%)




28/08/2020A Gioia Tauro acquired an instrumentation that will allow the possibility to climb the port at night
The system will also increase safety in all situations of poor visibility and in the maneuvering of large ships




28/08/2020The economic and operating results of the Chinese logistics group Sinotrans fell
In the first six months of this year, shipping fell by -7.6%




28/08/2020The Venice Port Community supports the protest action of the port workers
Saints: "Do they want to close the port? I'm going to try."




28/08/2020In the second quarter of this year, China's CIMC sold containers for a total of 222 thousand teu (-38.6%)
Steady revenues




28/08/2020In the first half of 2020, revenues from the Chinese terminalist group CMPort fell by -8.7%
Net profit fell by -70.5%




28/08/2020The Committee of the North Central Tyrrhenian AdSP considered the issue of the resignation of the secretary-general of the institution
I call on the parties to seek a balance for the eventual continuation of working relationships




27/08/2020New line service France - Spain - Turkey of the CMA CGM
It will have weekly frequency and will be made with two container carriers of 750-800 teu




27/08/2020MIT initiates the process for renewing the presidencies of the Port System Authorities
Published the notice to acquire expressions of interest




27/08/2020COSCO Shipping Ports revenues fell by -14.1% in the second quarter
Net profit fell by -31.6%




27/08/2020After a terrible April, the G20 import-export showed an improvement in May and June
The OECD has specified that initial surveys indicate that the recovery continued in July




27/08/2020Chinese container maker Singamas closed the first half with a net loss of -5.5 million dollars
Two months of factory shutdown due to the pandemic




27/08/2020The property of Perini Navi met with the unions
Confirmed the ongoing conduct of multiple negotiations




26/08/2020Memorandum of Understanding for the relaunch of the Port and Logistics system of the Southern Adriatic
It has been signed by the Customs Agency and the Port System Authority




26/08/2020ICS, Intertanko and IMHA publish new protocols to mitigate the risks of Covid-19 on board ships
The aim is also to highlight that seafarers can disembark from ships and board safely




26/08/2020Freight traffic in the port of Bremen fell by -9.5% in the second quarter
1.16 million containers (-6.8%) were moved




26/08/2020Real gross domestic product in the OECD area fell by -9.8% in the second quarter
On an annual basis, the contraction was -10.9%




26/08/2020Singapore's antitrust authority to merge South Korean shipping groups KSOE and DSME
The outcome of the evaluation of the transaction is that it will not lead to a substantial decrease in competition in Singapore




25/08/2020The new container terminal of Bolloré and APM Terminals in Abidjan will become operational at the end of 2021
An investment of 400 million euros is expected




25/08/2020Agreement between Saipem, AGNES and QINT'X for the development of a wind farm in the Adriatic
It will be built at two different sites off the coast of Ravenna




25/08/2020ZIM plans to list on the London or New York Stock Exchanges
The transaction through an IPO or private placement




25/08/2020MIT concludes the investigation into maritime services of territorial continuity and initiates consultation with shipping companies
Questions and ballot papers must be submitted by 25 September




25/08/2020Kalmar will provide a new rubber portal crane at the Béjaia Mediterranean Terminal
In the first half of 2020, the port of Béjaia handled 117,000 containers (-2.1%)




25/08/2020In July, the volume of foreign freight traffic handled by Chinese seaports grew by 10.2%
Total container traffic was 23.8 million teu (up 4.6%)




24/08/2020MSC Cruises postpones the departure of the second ship planned in Italy after the stop for the pandemic
The company explained that the decision follows the introduction of further tests for Italian citizens who have travelled to Greece. numerous cancellations and a drop in demand




24/08/2020In the first half of the year, containerized cargo carried by China's SITC fleet fell by -2.3%
Steady revenues. Net profit grew by 9.9%




21/08/2020OOIL's half-year economic results are contraction
The first six months of 2020 were filed with a net profit of 102.2 million dollars (-26.5%)




21/08/2020Traffic in the port of Hamburg fell by -16.0% in the second quarter
Containers amounted to about 1.9 million teu (-19.5%)




20/08/2020In the first half of 2020, DP World's net profit fell by -51.3%
Revenues increased by 17.7%. Costs up 39.0%




20/08/2020Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by -11.5% in July
In the first seven months of 2020, 2,948,630 teu (-9.4%) were handled




20/08/2020In Monfalcone the technical launch of the cruise ship MSC Seashore
It will be delivered to MSC Cruises in July 2021




20/08/2020Strong declines in the results of the port business of Turkish Global Ports Holding
The company ended the second quarter with a net loss of about 20 million euros




20/08/2020Cruise and naval group Genting HK suspends payments to creditors
As of July 31, the group's total debt amounted to USD 3.37 billion




19/08/2020The shipping industry's transaction to the use of low sulphur fuels did not go smoothly
This is highlighted by a survey carried out by Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko




19/08/2020Fatal accident in the port of Gioia Tauro
A bus maintenance worker carrying workers to the terminal container area has died




19/08/2020Unifeeder buys Indian feeder companies Transworld Feeders and Havana Logistek
They move an annual containerized traffic of about 1.2 million teu




19/08/2020ZIM also "benefits" from the effects of the global pandemic
Glickman: "In the second quarter of 2020 we achieved our best results of the last decade."




19/08/2020The WTO is concerned that the rebound in world trade forecast for 2021 may not occur
The trend, rather than V, could follow the L. Strongly depressed form of the containerized shipping index




19/08/2020The Maersk Group's quarterly economic performance is far from disa disdainful
In the April-June period, the volumes of containerized cargo carried by the fleet decreased by -15.8%




18/08/2020European combined transport fell by -15% in the second quarter
Negative forecasts for the next 12 months as well




18/08/2020Withfitarma, well the rules for the shipping sector included in the Decree Aug
Mattioli: We will closely monitor the process of converting the measure




18/08/2020Last month, containerized traffic to Pireo by PCT decreased by -6.2%
In the first seven months of 2020, traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals decreased by -3.2%, while traffic from CMPort terminals increased by 2.6%




18/08/2020A cost cut above the drop in revenue allows RCL to improve its quarterly performance
In the April-June period of this year the container carriers of the company transported 465mila teu (-15%)




18/08/2020The cruise group Carnival has been hit by another virus, this time computer
Violated personal data of customers and employees




17/08/2020The logistics activities of CAI International were acquired by the US NFI
Employees of CAI Logistics will also be employed by NFI




17/08/2020In July, the Port of Long Beach set its new all-time record for container traffic
In Los Angeles, there was a decrease of -6.1%




17/08/2020BiMCO and ICS will publish a new report on seafarers next year
It will take into account the problems that have arisen with the health crisis of The Covid-19




17/08/2020DIF Capital Partners will get a minority stake in Total Terminal International Algeciras
Agreement with the French CMA CGM that will acquire from HMM 50% of the capital minus a share of TTI Algeciras




17/08/2020The third edition of the "A Sea of Switzerland" event will be held on 25 November in Lugano
It is organized by the Ticino Section of the Swiss transport association ASTAG




17/08/2020A SunStone Ships polar expedition cruise ship launched in China
The unit will accommodate 200 passengers and 100 crew members




17/08/2020Container traffic in the Port of Hong Kong grew by 3.3% in July
In the first seven months of 2020, 10.25 million teu (-3.7%) were handled




14/08/2020In the April-June period, traffic in the port of Koper fell by -20.1% percent
Containerized goods have decreased by -10.2% percent




14/08/2020Ok to the entry into the Gioia Tauro Port Agency of workers dismissed by former art companies. 16 and 18
The green light in the August Decree being published in the "Official Journal"




14/08/2020Container traffic in the Singapore port fell by -6.8% last month
In the first seven months of 2020, more than 20.8 million teu (-1.9%) were handled




14/08/2020Quarterly drop of -13.5% in containerized traffic in New York Harbor
In the April-June period, more than 1.6 million teu were moved




14/08/2020In the second quarter, containerized cargoes carried by Yang Ming vessels were down -15% percent
Sensitive reduction in net loss




14/08/2020Second quarter positive for Hapag-Lloyd thanks to cost reductions
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet and revenues decreased by -11.1% and -5.0% respectively




13/08/2020Contributions to support workers from the port companies of Genoa and Savona are being supported
Approved the capital increase for Reservoirs




13/08/2020Costa's first cruises will only be reserved for Italian passengers
The itineraries will only touch Italian ports




13/08/2020Crew change. Australian AMSA blocks two ships for breach of the Maritime Work Convention
Stop the re-found "Unison Jasper" and "Ben Rinnes."




13/08/2020Wan Hai Lines net income grew by 140.4% in the second quarter
Revenues fell by -11.5%




13/08/2020AdSP and Civitavecchia Municipality have signed an agreement for the shuttle of cruisers
Passengers will be transported from the train station directly to the cruise terminal




13/08/2020Evergreen Marine Corporation returned to profit in the second quarter
Revenues fell by -6.9%




13/08/2020Croatian ports closed the second quarter of this year with a 7.0% increase in freight traffic
Passengers decreased by -68.0%




12/08/2020Freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -19.9% in the second quarter
In Piombino the decline was -56.7%




12/08/2020South Korea extends its support plan for the national shipping industry until 2025
At the end of the period, the capacity of the fleet of carriers is expected to be 1.2 million teu




12/08/2020The installation of scrubbers on eight GNV ferries has started
The work is expected to be completed by the first half of next year




12/08/2020Container traffic from HHLA terminals fell by -18.7% in the second quarter
Revenues fell by -15.4% in the period




12/08/2020Significant contraction in DFDS' quarterly economic results
Revenues from the Danish group's Mediterranean operations fell by -41.6%




12/08/2020HMM returned to profit after a long series of negative quarterly financial performance
Improved results in both the container and bulk shipping segments




11/08/2020Cash Deposits and Loans will assist the AdSP of the South Adriatic Sea in the development of the ports of Bari and Brindisi
It will provide technical and administrative support for the implementation of strategic initiatives for port areas and cities




11/08/2020Kombiverkehr will increase the frequency of the Hannover-Verona service
The Milan Smistamento terminal will replace Melzo's in the service with Monaco




11/08/2020Costa will restart cruises from Italian ports on September 6
Initially the ships "Delicious Coast" and "Costa Diadema" will sail




11/08/2020In recent years, the centre of world port has moved from Europe to Asia
UNCTAD report. In the network of containerized maritime services, transfers are increasing




10/08/2020APM Terminals buys the container terminal of the ALC in the Danish port of Aarhus
The Dutch terminalista society manages an adjacent terminal to that of the ALC




10/08/2020The workers of the field ask to make to share the cruises to Venice quickly
A permanent table will be instituted in order to support a compatible and sustainable future for the crocieristica




10/08/2020Royal Caribbean ended the second quarter with a net loss of -1.63 billion dollars
With the fleet stops the monthly cash consumption of the group is 250-290 million dollars




10/08/2020Resources for the transport sector in the decree-law Aug
Twenty million euros for the reduction of the fees of port concessions




10/08/2020The Italian government authorizes the restart of the cruises, with restrictions
Mattioli (Confitarma): great joy and relief. MSC Cruises leaves again. Costa Crociera works to the full performance of the protocols




10/08/2020Confitarma and Assarmatori satisfied with the shipping measures included in the decree Aug
Mattioli: structural interventions are necessary. Messina: it is an important first step, which does not solve all problems




10/08/2020The cePIM summits - Parma Interport have been renewed
Serpagli and Bechi appointed president and CEO




10/08/2020It continues, with slower pace, the recovery in the OECD's post-Covid economies
The outlook for the Italian economy is more attenuated




10/08/2020Class action against Costa Cruises for coronavirus infection on board a ship
Filed 180 complaints, including manslaughter




10/08/2020HMM will sell 50% of Total Terminal International Algeciras to CMA CGM
The Spanish terminal has a traffic capacity of 1.6 million teu




07/08/2020The commissioner of the AdSP of Venice and the reaction of the Venice Port Community
Cross-legal actions - the association denounced - have weakened President Musolino, now commissioner, and wiped out the institution's primary decision-making body




07/08/2020Global Ship Lease's second quarter was positive
Youroukos: The high capacity of refrigerated cargo transport in our fleet has led to good performance




07/08/2020Approved the Three-Year Operational Plan 2020-2022 of the AdSP of the Strait
It provides for interventions of about 425 million euros




07/08/2020Seven proposals from Assiterminal to support the portability affected by the crisis
Among the demands is to speed up the execution of the works




07/08/2020New Asia-Europe rail link by Ventana Serra
The 18-day transit time from China to Italy is expected to drop to about 10 days in the near future




07/08/2020Since mid-June, CAI has seen an improvement in the container rental market
In the April-June period, the company's revenues fell by -6.2%




07/08/2020Green light to an appropriation of 906 million euros for 23 harbour works
First tranche of 794 million for the first 20 priority and immediately cantierabili structural participations considered




06/08/2020Funding for the production of biomethane for transport in the Genoa retro port system
Amount of 800,000 euros provided by Banca Carige to Bioland




06/08/2020The horrible quarter of the cruise group Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Zero passengers and almost zero revenues as well




06/08/2020UIR hands the government a proposal to reform the Interports Act
Gasparato: the legislation needs to be reordered to keep Italy in step with other European countries




06/08/2020FSL Trust exits the container market
Sold the last three ships. In the second quarter, the trust's revenues fell by -11.0%




06/08/2020Container traffic at ICTSI port terminals decreased by -10.6% in the second quarter
Revenues fell by -6.4% in the period




06/08/2020Tomorrow, the MC-4 terminal container will enter into operation in Yokohama Port
It has a 500-meter linear quay with depths of the seabed of -18 meters




05/08/2020Ok of the Committee of management of the From Liguria AdSP Oriental to the constitution of the Town development plan of Harbour System
In the first semester the traffic is dropped of -20%




05/08/2020The Dutch VT buys the bunkering activities of the Spanish Boluda
The transaction of the Comision Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia




05/08/2020Contract for the renovation and management of the Cypriot port of Larnaca has been awarded
The consortium's proposal between Eldeman Holding and Alexandrou Corporate Services was the winner




05/08/2020Fedespedi, for the resumption of the Italian economy to invest in digitalisation, connectivity and sustainability
Moretto: in the period of lockdown the job and the exchange of information from remote they are improvised; now it is the moment instead planning and guaranteeing formation, instruments and adequate nets




05/08/2020In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -26.2%
Signs of recovery in July




05/08/2020Decline in quarterly financial results of "K" Line and MOL. NYK's on the rise
The three Japanese shipping companies reported a decline in revenues in the April-June period




04/08/2020The Emiratense ADNOC and the Chinese Wanhua Chemical Group make up AW Shipping
The new company will have a fleet of large-capacity gas tankers and product tankers




04/08/2020Antitrust initiates an investigation against Caronte & Tourist
It is intended to ascertain whether the prices charged by the shipping company are significantly higher than those of other operators




04/08/2020Fincantieri Agreement - Saipem for the exploitation of mineral undersea deposits
MoU to define sustainable feasibility, development and business opportunities




04/08/2020Goods on Austrian truck trucks fell
The year-to-date decline in volumes continued in the second quarter




04/08/2020Freight traffic at Albanian ports fell by -8.0% in the second quarter
Passengers down -92.0%




04/08/2020Container traffic in Shanghai Port grew again in July
In the first seven months of 2020, almost 24.0 million teu (-5.6%) were affected




04/08/2020Next year a new ro-pax ship will enter GNV's fleet
The unit, under construction at Visentini, will have a capacity of a thousand passengers and 2,564 linear meters of rolling stock




04/08/2020Work in the port of Ortona to improve the operation of the airport
Restoration of the massi that protects the commercial quay of the north pier




04/08/2020Freight traffic at Swiss river ports on the Rhine fell by -15.6% in the second quarter
In the first half of this year, the total was 2.72 million tonnes (-15.7%)




03/08/2020The fourth meeting of the Venice AdSP Management Committee for the approval of the institution's budget is also not valid
The authority states that there is no provision to revoke the Secretary-General's mandate




03/08/2020Hurtigruten decides to suspend expedition cruises
Three cruise ships are scheduled to be temporarily detained




03/08/2020Thirty-nine positives to the Covid-19 on a Cruise Ship for Hurtigruten expeditions
Testing and quarantine for the 387 passengers on two cruises




03/08/2020UIRNet establishes a director's box for the new Digital and National Logistics Platform project
The presidency of the new body in Zeno D'Agostino




03/08/2020Capital Product Partners ended the second quarter with a net profit of US 8.7 million US dollars, or 10.5%
Weakening of the container rental market over the period




03/08/2020The Federation of the Sea publishes the sixth edition of the Report on the economy of the sea
Mattioli: It would be good to ensure that our maritime system has a proper political and administrative location




03/08/2020Evergreen has joined the Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative
The aim of the initiative is to speed up the voluntary adoption of responsible ship recycling practices




03/08/2020DP World will acquire 60% of the South Korean logistics group UNICO
The transaction will be completed by the end of the year




03/08/2020Pending the green light from Italy, AIDA Cruises extends the stoppage of cruises until August 31
Cancel short cruises scheduled for August 5th and 12th
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New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hamburg
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%
Civitavecchia
Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.
ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
Haifa
The board of directors is evaluating other proposals
The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.
Rome
At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa
FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships
Washington
The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.
Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville
Seville/London
The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Dar es Salaam
The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority
Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.
Rome
Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.
The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing
Geneva
The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Miami
Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
Brussels
It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.
Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.
Venice
At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.
PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova
Padua
A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Copenhagen
Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions
Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA
Brussels
He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.
Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model
Seoul
Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes
Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.
Bern
Construction site completion at the end of 2029
In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%
La Defense
Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.
Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment
Trieste
Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years
WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships
Taipei
Charter of three additional vessels
The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports
Madrid
Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey
Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals
Casablanca/Valencia
Investment worth 80 million euros
Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia
Milan
The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet
MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships
Oslo
Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract
Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics
Milan
The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
Berlin
Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.
Rome
Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November
Hong Kong
In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%
Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities
Genoa
Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas
Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.
Naples
He is among the founders of the Malta International Shipowners' Association, of which he holds the position of vice-president.
Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
Genoa
Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas
ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Investment of approximately 175 million dollars
In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)
Singapore
Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%
GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.
Bari
The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.
La Spezia
Appointment by decree of President Pisano
Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.
Genoa
It will be signed soon
Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.
Milan
The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.
138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.
Rome
Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain
The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.
La Spezia
The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned
Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment
Athens
$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months
GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo
Genoa
GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships
The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality
Livorno
Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere
Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.
Trieste/Milan
Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.
Livorno
The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received
The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.
Brussels/Rome
Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal
Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.
Genoa
Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti
Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics
Rome
Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations
The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.
Rome
Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"
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