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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
FROM THE HOME PAGE
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea
Odessa
One of the nine crew members died
Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.
La Spezia
Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.
Singapore
Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day
Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it
Victoria
The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.
Bologna/Bentivoglio
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport
Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.
Milan/Trieste
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology
In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment
Rome
Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.
RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment
Genoa
Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability
Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)
Piraeus
Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only
The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.
Genoa
Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president
Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.
Rome
Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels
Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos
Marseille
The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders
Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard
San Vendemiano
One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division
Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.
Rome
He led the port authority for over eight years
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