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September 2020




30/09/2020The travel restrictions imposed by the pandemic have strongly affected the operating and financial results of Greece's Attica
The group closed the first half of this year with a -88% drop in gross operating margin




30/09/2020Last month, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna fell by -23.2%
In the first eight months of 2020, the decline was -17.4%




30/09/2020Appreciation of Uiltrasporti for the statements of the President of Assoporti
Tarlazzi: recognized the essential value of port work




30/09/2020Transport is a complaint that Italian transport policies only take into account state coffers
Ecology - emphasizes the association - too often is interpreted as a mantra, while masking special interests




30/09/2020Reducing the price of the bunker, efficient ship management and cost containment have enabled containerized companies to deal with the crisis
Analysis of the Faith Studies Centre on the operational and economic performance of major shipping companies




30/09/2020Rossi (Assoporti): Now is not the time to open a season of conflict in the ports
According to Admiral Pettorino, the Chinese Silk Road involves an integration of the Italian economic system with issues that go beyond the national interest




30/09/2020Still inactive online ecommerce features of the CMA CGM group
The problems caused by a malware have not yet been definitively resolved




29/09/2020Japan's Nippon Koei and OC Global will design the new Bangladeshi port of Matarbari
Contract with the government of Dhaka




29/09/2020HHLA's share in the new PLT terminal in Trieste will be 50.01%
Titzrath: As the northernmost port in the Mediterranean, Trieste is the southern gateway to Central and Eastern Europe




29/09/2020Mein Schiff's 12 seamen were subjected to new rapid tests at Covid-19
The Greek NPHO carried out molecular tests




29/09/2020GNV will enhance sea connections to and from Sicily with two chartered ships
The Forza and Tenacia units will be placed on the Genoa-Palermo line, with subsequent upgrade also on the routes to Naples and Civitavecchia




29/09/2020Container traffic at Eurokai's port terminals fell by -14.1% in the second quarter
Traffic in the Italian terminals of Contship Italia was 366 thousand teu, with a decrease of -28.1% (down -24.7% net of the volumes moved to Gioia Tauro and Cagliari)




29/09/2020Completed the completion of the west dock, north side, of the port of Gioia Tauro
The intervention will ensure the full availability of docks along the entire port channel




29/09/2020The German terminal operator HHLA will become the first shareholder of the Logistics Platform of Trieste
D'Agostino: "The most accomplished implementation of the Silk Road does not end in the Belt And Road Initiative of Chinese imprint"




28/09/2020European transport is calling on Brexit negotiators to reach an agreement
Raluca (IRU): With the pandemic, the sector lost revenues of 64 billion euros




28/09/2020In the April-August period, container traffic at Indian ports decreased by -25.0%
Overall, freight traffic amounted to 245.0 million tonnes (-16.6%)




28/09/2020CMA CGM hit by a cyber attack
External access to the group's computer applications has been cut off to prevent the spread of malware




28/09/2020ANASPED commends Customs for streamlining customs procedures in the port of Ancona
By mid-month, a large fire had broken out at the airport




28/09/2020The broken port community mourns the death of Luigi Salvati
He was the first secretary general of the Port Authority




28/09/2020Twelve sailors from the meawing ship Mein Schiff 6 tested positive for Covid-19
New tests will be performed on all crew members




28/09/2020In the port of Ravenna, customs procedures are being tested in bulk goods at sea
They account for more than 80% of the traffic handled by the airport




28/09/2020In the first eight months of this year, freight traffic at Albanian ports fell by -9.7%
Passengers fell by -77.0%




28/09/2020Anek Lines' half-yearly budget is affected by the impact of the pandemic
In the first six months of 2020, revenues fell by -23.6%




25/09/2020Agreement between the Italian RINA and the Chinese SDARI for the design and classification of ships in 3D
The creation of a digital interface compatible with the Asian company's projects is planned




25/09/2020With the second wave of the pandemic the "slaves of the sea" seem to have even less chance of returning to land
The last count of the IMO: 400,000 seafarers are still stranded on ships without being able to be replaced by colleagues




25/09/2020Appeal of Confetra Liguria not to forget the port of La Spezia
Lagalizes: "we cannot even think that it is sufficient at this time to manage the ordinary administration"




25/09/2020After the restart of cruises in the Mediterranean, costa will resume operations in Northern Europe next summer
The company announces a 'gradual and responsible restart programme'




25/09/2020A giant battery to quickly recharge electric ferries
Stena Group project to reuse lithium-ion batteries from the automotive and transport industries for energy storage in ports




25/09/2020From ALIS five strategic proposals to save and support transport and logistics companies
These included the refinancing of Marebonus and Ferrobonus for a further three years and increasing financial endowments for transport incentives in order to rejuvenate the fleet




24/09/2020In 2019, the shipping company GNV returned to profit
Vague: the 2020 financial year will inevitably suffer from the Covid-19 emergency




24/09/2020Heavy protest by Dutch transport companies over excessive waiting times at the gates of Rotterdam's port terminals
Transport en Logistiek Nederland complains that terminalists have no interest in solving the problem




24/09/2020Japan's "K" Line, MOL and NYK expect the April-September half year results to reward shareholders
Expect a decline in revenues




24/09/2020CMA CGM will acquire 30% of Groupe Dubreuil Aéro
The transaction includes air companies Air Caraibes and French Bee which have a fleet of 14 long-haul aircraft




23/09/2020Mitigation of the trend of declining freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
In August, the port of the Ligurian capital recorded a decrease of -10.3%, while the Savoy airport returned to growth with a 2.2%




23/09/2020Esben Poulsson has been reappointed president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Vice-President, Gerardo Borromeo, Filipino




23/09/2020The setting of an experimental naval unit powered by fuel cell has been set up in Castellammare
Fincantieri will complete construction over the next year




23/09/2020In August, the traffic of goods with foreign countries handled by Chinese seaports was 357.5 million tonnes, or 6.1%
In the first eight months of 2020, the total was 2.65 billion tonnes, or 3.8%




23/09/2020In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -19.6%
River transport on the Danube fell by -2.2%




23/09/2020Italian participation in the China International Logistics and Supply Chain Fair in Shenzhen
ICE Agency initiative in collaboration with Assoporti and Union Interports Reunited




23/09/2020University master on transport infrastructure management companies
It is proposed by the Telematics University Nicholas Cusano




23/09/2020He sells the German company, Mr. JOVYATLAS
It was sold to Jacob Waitz Industrie




23/09/2020Last month freight traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -4.9%
In the first eight months of this year, 71.54 million tonnes (-3.6%) were handled




22/09/2020An open letter from ECSA, ICS, ETFs and ITFs to the EU calling for an urgent solution to the problem of migrants rescued from ships
Among the requests is to quickly indicate a safe harbor in which to disembark the rescued persons




22/09/2020Tomorrow it will enter into service the largest container-powered container in LNG
CMA CGM Jacques Saadé has a capacity of 23,000 teu




22/09/2020The ESPO supports the EU's strategy of decarbonising shipping, but calls for financial support for ports
The association proposes that the revenues produced by the inclusion of shipping in the ETS should also be used to promote the construction of alternative fuel infrastructures




22/09/2020In August, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -16.1%
In the first eight months of 2020, the total was 37.05 million tonnes (-17.9%)




22/09/2020New Intermodal Link Bari-Novara of Hupac
Initially, three departures will be made per week




22/09/2020Scrubbers have a lower climate impact than low sulphur maritime fuels
This is highlighted by a study by CE Delft




21/09/2020A new multipurpose terminal will become operational in the Egyptian port of Alexandria in early 2022
Egyptian Group for Multipurpose Terminals is negotiating with international companies to involve them in the management of the landing




21/09/2020The European Shippers' Council and the Global Shippers' Alliance are calling for the problem of changing ship crews
A shortage of seafarers, they warned, means that ships will eventually not sail and supply chains will start to freeze




21/09/2020Bimco has adopted a new contract model for sale and leaseback transactions of ships
It is specific to second-hand naval units but can also be adapted to new constructions




21/09/2020Wednesday the annual meeting of the Confetra
For the first time it will be in digital event version




21/09/2020Gkonis (Intercargo): By deciding to include shipping in the ETS on emissions, European politicians have proved to be regional decision-makers with a narrow mindset
The initiative, he complained, risks undermining a global solution on greenhouse gases




21/09/2020Fjord Line will cut a quarter of its staff
Ternblom: Cutting costs is the only thing that helps when revenues drop dramatically




21/09/2020Forty million for the doubling of the Fincantieri basin in Ancona
Giampieri: it is a great sign of hope for the future




21/09/2020In July, freight traffic in the port of Koper fell by -34.7%
In the first seven months of this year there was a decrease of -18.3%




21/09/2020A Viking Line ferry has run aground in the archipelago of the Eland
No injuries were reported between the passengers and crew




18/09/2020Fincantieri launches the first patrol for Qatar
It is part of a seven-ship contract worth almost four billion euros




18/09/2020The port of Valencia has set its new all-time record for monthly container traffic
In August, 503,482 teu were moved,482,000, or 7.1%




18/09/2020Meeting in Taranto between unions and San Cataldo Container Terminal
The resumption of industrial relations is decisive




18/09/2020The decline in freight traffic in Campania ports eased in July
In Naples there was a decrease of -9.6% and in Salerno an increase of 3.1%




18/09/2020KITA warns that the sharp rise in seafaring oils is undermining the competitiveness of South Korean exports
The association urges the Seoul government to take action




18/09/2020ECSA calls on EU policymakers to assess the impact of the inclusion of shipping in the ETS on emissions
Dorsman: SMEs dominate the sector, for which the burden would be unsustainable




18/09/2020The first Special Economic Zone of the International Adriatic ZES Puglia-Molise will be built in Brindisi
The institution is expected within 120 days




18/09/2020Construction of an ultra-luxury cruise ship ordered by Seabourn has begun in St George of Nogaro
It is the second of two units commissioned by T. Mariotti




17/09/2020The Spanish Transport Federation denounces illegal telecommuting practices
Latin American companies offer local workers to Spanish companies




17/09/2020The American FMC is analyzing the reaction to the containerized shipping crisis
Investigation to ensure that no cartel agreements have been put in place




17/09/2020Services to trade - including transport - show some resilience to the crisis
The passenger air transport index hit its lowest point ever




17/09/2020Intertanko, the inclusion of shipping in the EU's ETS on emissions risks damaging the EU's foreign trade
Stanzel: IMO's efforts to reduce international shipping's greenhouse gas emissions are at risk




17/09/2020The Maersk Group is preparing to cut a third of its jobs
According to Reuters, the restructuring would affect between 26,000 and 27,000 out of a total of 80,000 employees




16/09/2020Fire in the port of Ancona
The fire broke out in the sheds of the former Tubimar area




16/09/2020Carnival Cruise Line sells two more ships
They are the "Carnival Fascination" and the "Carnival Imagination" built in 1994 and 1995




16/09/2020In August, container traffic handled by COSCO Shipping Ports grew by 4.8%
In the terminals operated by compatriot CMPort, there was a decrease of -13.5%




16/09/2020In the first quarter of this year, passenger traffic at Greek ports fell by -15.8%
Freight traffic grew by 1.1%




16/09/2020The director's booth has been set up for the new Project of National Digital Logistics Platform
It is chaired by Zeno D'Agostino




16/09/2020Agreement between the Emiratense DP World and the Israeli DoverTower
It also expects the Dubai Group and Israel Shipyards to participate in the tender for the privatisation of the port of Haifa




16/09/2020Containerized shipping companies are still cautious about restoring hold capacity
The offer on the Asia-Mediterranean routes is particularly subdued




16/09/2020In August, the Port of Los Angeles set its new all-time record for container traffic
First monthly growth since August 2019




15/09/2020ECSA is highly critical of the EU's regional approach to including shipping in the ETS on emissions
Abbasov (Transport & Environment): The European Parliament is tired of inaction in the face of the constant increase in shipping emissions




15/09/2020OK of the EU Parliament on the inclusion of shipping in the European emissions trading system
The position will be formally adopted tomorrow with a new vote




15/09/2020Carnival Corporation expects to close the June-August quarter with a net loss of -2.86 billion
The adjusted operating result amounts to -1.70 billion




15/09/2020Last year, the maritime insurance market recorded a modest recovery followed by the unknown Covid in 2020
In 2019, the value of insurance premiums in the maritime sector amounted to USD 28.7 billion (-0.9%)




15/09/2020Container traffic from Hong Kong's port is falling again
In the first eight months of this year, the Chinese port handled 11.75 million teu (-4.0%)




15/09/2020Orsero recorded an increase in half-year results also thanks to the contribution of the Shipping sector
In the first six months, net revenues from the maritime transport business grew by 16.9%




14/09/2020Agreement Cash Deposits and Loans and AdSP of the Tyrrhenian Northern Center for the development of Lazio ports
Support for locating and managing how european resources are accessed is also expected




14/09/2020Provincial: strong and heavy impact of the crisis on the port of Livorno
More data is required for businesses to plan measures to deal with the emergency




14/09/2020Dow sells three terminals to the Vopak Industrial Infrastructure Americas joint venture
The new company is owned by Vopak and a BlackRock fund. Transaction valued at 620 million dollars




14/09/2020The brilliant latest quarterly results from containerized shipping? I am credited with reducing the capacity decided by the covenants
This is supported by S&P Global Platts highlighting the industry's unanimous response to the crisis




14/09/2020Last month, the decline in container traffic in the port of Singapore came to a halt
In the first eight months of 2020, the total was 24.03 million teu (-1.5%




14/09/2020The pandemic pushes shipping towards more advanced ship automation technologies
The impulse, BlueMonitorLab notes, is not so much towards autonomous ships, but towards remotely controlled ships




14/09/2020The Pilots Union disputes the new criteria and mechanisms for defining the tariffs of piloting services
Among the actions proposed, a self-ing measure by MIT or an appeal to the TAR of Lazio




14/09/2020In the second quarter of 2020, the GDP of the G20 countries fell without precedent
The decrease on the previous quarter was -6.9% and that year-over-year of -9.1%




14/09/2020HMM, large-capacity container carriers have demonstrated their efficiency
On Thursday, the last of 12 new ships from the South Korean company entered service




11/09/2020The Port of Shanghai set its own new container traffic record for the month of August
In the first eight months of this year, 27.8 million teu (-4.6%) were handled




11/09/2020New DFDS line service between the ports of Trieste and Patrasso
Two weekly rotations are carried out




11/09/2020To support European shipbuilding, Germany's VSM proposes an EU funding programme for the establishment of a "green" European fleet
In the current market situation, it is necessary to support the investment plans of the shipping sector, according to President Laken




11/09/2020A measure by the government in Bern to avert the effects of a downgrade of the Swiss maritime flag
If blacklisted, Swiss ships will be able to operate under a foreign flag




11/09/2020The Council of Ministers has approved a regulation on maritime equipment
Change the requirements for recognizing equipment compliance bodies




11/09/2020This year, China's express shipments will exceed 75 billion
More than 50 billion deliveries were made as of yesterday




10/09/2020Cafimar has ordered a new tugboat to the Turkish Med Marine
The vehicle will be used in Sicilian ports




10/09/2020CIMAC has set up a strategic digitalisation group
The aim is to make it a primary platform for discussion for the digitisation of the shipping industry




10/09/2020The race for levelling work has begun at -13 meters of the seabed of two areas of the port of Bari
The EU funds about two-thirds of the total cost of the intervention of EUR 3.5 million




10/09/2020Fenix - Blue Skye agreement to get approval of Perini Navi's restructuring plan
New financial resources may be entered




10/09/2020Costa Cruises announces a gradual resumption of activity of its ships during the next winter season
The new "Costa Firenze" will debut on December 27th




10/09/2020From mid-October Diamond Line will connect the port of Vado Ligure with Pireo
The VAX service will arrive weekly at the new container terminal of APM Terminals Vado Ligure




10/09/2020The agreement between Carige, AMCO, Marinvest and Messina Group has been perfected
The sale of loans to Messina for a total of 324.3 million euros to AMCO




10/09/2020The pandemic brings the SBB CFF SFF SBB rail group into a loss
Half-year revenue down -11.5%




10/09/2020The Port of Long Beach set its own new container traffic record for the month of August
New spikes in containers full of landing and empty containers




10/09/2020Massimo Soriani has been appointed Secretary General of the AdSP of the North Central Tyrrhenian
He is responsible for the transparency and anti-corruption area of the institution




09/09/2020Established the Venice Works Committee
The aim is to obtain urgent answers to allow the port's activities to continue




09/09/2020A suggestion to young people who aspire to a career on the sea: think about it not twice, but a thousand times
Another call by the IMO to the governments to allow the change of ship crews and yet another hypocritical certificate of heroism awarded to seafarers




09/09/2020The world number of containerized maritime travel is recovering, but not uniformly
Regional and national trends - explains UNCTAD - seem to follow the trend of the pandemic




09/09/2020THE Alliance cancels some departures to adjust supply to the expected decrease in demand
In the Asia-Mediterranean connections, md1, MD2 and MD3 service stopovers have been cancelled




08/09/2020BIFA accuses containerized shipping companies of applying an unjustified surcharge
Keen: Some nicknames should already be included in the noli




08/09/2020Project to promote cruise traffic in the ports of Puglia
Themis's aim is to support smaller ports and direct traffic to untapped territory




08/09/2020Strong contraction in The transport sector's turnover in Greece
In the maritime transport sector, the index for the second quarter of this year fell by -38.6%




08/09/2020HMM Agreement - Samsung Heavy Industries for the development of technologies for smart ships
A specific system made by SHI will be installed on five new 24,000 teu case keepers




08/09/2020New proactive system for cleaning Jotun hulls on MSC ships
The aim is to ensure constant cleanliness by avoiding the formation of fouling and ensuring optimal efficiency




08/09/2020New branch of Gruber Logistics in Frankfurt
It will be the main area of activity for maritime and air shipments




08/09/2020Novatek and Sovcomflot order 10 more ships for icebreaker liquefied natural gas
They will be used, like the five already commissioned, for the Arctic LNG 2 project




07/09/2020Negotiations JSW - Fincantieri for the possible establishment of shipbuilding activities in Piombino
U.S. contract to Fincantieri Marinette Marine to develop the design and engineering of Large Unmanned Surface Vessel




07/09/2020Workers at the Port Canal of Cagliari could join a temporary port work agency
The meeting on the dispute at the Mise has concluded




07/09/2020Applause of the shippers for the OK to the ZLS for the ports of the spice and Marina of Carrara
The port becomes attractive for new investments throughout the territory




07/09/2020Sea-Intelligence highlights the unexpected improvement in the financial results of major containerized shipping carriers
Analysis of the ratio of operating profit to cargo volumes in transported containers




07/09/2020Costa Cruises starts again in Italy, but cancels the 2020-2021 season in South America
In the following season, two ships will be deployed in Latin America




07/09/2020ICS, UNHCR and IOM urge governments to allow the 27 migrants aboard the Maersk Etienneto disembark
I've been aboard the tanker for over a month




07/09/2020In July, freight traffic at Spanish ports fell by -13.2%
Cruise traffic was still halted, while ferry traffic fell by -54.6%




04/09/2020Significant increase in CMA CGM's quarterly economic performance despite declining revenues and volumes transported
The April-June 2020 period ended with a net profit of US 139.6 million dollars




04/09/2020The public assembly of Assoporti will be held in Naples on 30 September
The event also in live streaming mode




04/09/2020Technical launch of the hull of a new ferry of the Italian Railway Network
The construction of the ship will now be completed by Genoa Naval Industries




04/09/2020Reorganization of the APL's social team in Livorno with the entry of four new members
AdSP's share fell further to 3.15%




04/09/2020The pandemic has returned vituous or esosi containerized the carriers marine
The CLECAT assumes the formation of a trust between the companies of the field in order to face the crisis primed from the sanitary emergency




03/09/2020DP World and Caisse de dép't et placement du Québec provide their platform with more resources
Opportunities in both the port and logistics sectors will be considered




03/09/2020Framework agreement between Hyundai Glovis and Wilhelmsen
Among other things, they will collaborate on the possibility of introducing the use of alternative naval fuels, including liquefied hydrogen




03/09/2020Joint venture HMM-PSA to jointly operate a container terminal in the port of Singapore
The new company will become operational by the end of this year




02/09/2020Uiltrasporti, allegedly refused Contship to extend the integration fund for the port workers of Cagliari
It is necessary - the union stressed - that these workers can continue to be hooked on the port production reality




02/09/2020Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna returned to growth
Moved 2.2 million tonnes of cargo (up 1.5%)




02/09/2020In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia fell by -23.6%
In the first six months of this year the decline was -22.2%




02/09/2020In July, freight traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado fell by -21.7% and -17.0%
In the first seven months of this year, declines were -18.8% and -13.0% respectively




02/09/2020Fit-Cisl denounces Contship Italia's no to the extension of the integration fund for port workers in Cagliari
The AdSP of Sardinia announces a mitigation of the decline in passenger traffic




01/09/2020The North Tyrrhenian AdSP has asked the government for funds of 634 million as part of the Recovery Fund
363 million euros for the port of Livorno and 228 million for Piombino




01/09/2020In July, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -17.7%
In the first seven months of this year, 32.4 million tonnes (-18.1%) were handled




01/09/2020Joint venture to promote dream cruises based on the Chinese island of Hainan
The aim is also to promote local tourism




01/09/2020In the port of Taranto, the head of the San Cataldo Pier was inaugurated
The works covered an area of about 8,150 square meters




01/09/2020Maersk will integrate the Safmarine and Damco brands as part of the group
The back offices of the shipping companies Maersk and Hamburg, mad, are also expected to be merged




01/09/202066 workers have been registered with the Gioia Tauro Port Agency
Agostinelli: Today I will ask the terminalists and port companies to carry out all those initiatives to ensure the increase in employment




01/09/2020In July, freight traffic in the port of Algeciras returned to growth
In the first seven months of 2020, the decline was -3.4%
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Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of those scrapped in the decade just ending.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
Catania
Di Sarcina: We will immediately begin all the planned actions.
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by 3.4%
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
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The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
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
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DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
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