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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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Alfa Laval Acquires Navtor for $700 Million
Lund/Egersund
The Norwegian company providing digital solutions for shipping will be integrated into the Ocean division of the Swedish group
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Cairo
Growth of +86.8% in tonnage and +94.1% in transit rights
Rail, space, and the environment are among the priorities emerging from meetings on the new Port Planning Scheme for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado.
Genoa
The first phase of the AdSP's listening process has concluded with 65 hearings and over 120 stakeholders involved.
Fincantieri signs agreements with JA Solutions, Navantia, and Naval Group
Paris
Intensive collaboration with the Danish company in the field of advanced modular and containerized systems for reconfigurable naval units
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Copenhagen
In the third quarter, volumes fell by -0.8%, but tariffs and congestion raised Ocean's EBIT to 2.6 billion
From Egypt to Morocco, passing through Gioia Tauro: does the ETS shift containers to non-EU ports?
Brussels
A study promoted by Assarmatori sees signs of transfer already underway and calls for corrections
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen records a third quarter with record revenues which, however, grow less than costs
Lysaker
Slight decrease in the volumes of vehicles transported by the fleet
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Fincantieri and Republikorp form joint venture to strengthen Indonesia's shipbuilding industry.
Paris
The Propeller Club Port of Sardinia was established today in Cagliari
Genoa
It is the 27th Club of the national association which includes over 1,600 members
India's Adani Ports acquires Dutch terminal operator Evos
Ahmedabad/Amsterdam
Transaction worth 2.56 billion euros
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
Hamburg
Interferry's board of directors has been renewed.
Victoria
Appointments at the association's 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
DIS reports earnings growth in the third quarter of 2026
Luxembourg
After the boom in the second quarter, profitability remains at high levels
Arsenio Dominguez will continue to lead the IMO until the end of 2031.
London
The Council has decided. The appointment must be ratified by the assembly.
DHL grows in the third quarter, with Express and Forwarding driving revenue and profits.
Bonn
Revenue of 22.7 billion euros (+12.6%) and EBIT of 1.7 billion (+16.2%)
The EU General Court has annulled the withdrawal of recognition from the Russian naval register
Luxembourg
The investment ban and transaction ban remain in force
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
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On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
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
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
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