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January 2021




29/01/2021Attica orders three new catamarans at the Norwegian shipyard Brødrene
The order is worth EUR 21 million




29/01/2021In 2020, freight traffic in haropa'French system fell by -6.0%
Containers amounted to 2.4 million teu (-14.0%)




29/01/2021New historical record of quarterly container traffic for Spanish ports
It was established in the latter part of 2020




29/01/2021In the next few days the publication of the call for tenders for towing services in the port of Savona - Vado Ligure
The Port Authority of Savona has completed the investigation process for the definition of technical and administrative documentation




29/01/2021Project for the notice of goods arriving in the port of Trieste
The operational phase has begun




29/01/2021Corsini: PNRR does not recognise the strategic role of the port of Livorno
He stressed that it should be included in the list of strategic ports for the National System in the same way as Genoa and Trieste




29/01/2021Last quarter 2020 also record for the Japanese containerized shipping company ONE
Revenues increased by +28.9% in the period




28/01/2021Gruber Logistics has acquired Combitras
The company has offices in Cesena and Bologna




28/01/2021De Micheli: designate seafarers as key workers? But we already did it in March!
Confitarma and other maritime organisations are only now aware of this




28/01/2021The port of Valencia closes 2020 with a new historical record of quarterly container traffic
In the whole year, 5.4 million teu (-0.2%) were moveded




28/01/2021Deterioration of Wärtsilä's performance in the latter part of 2020
Net sales fell by -11% in the full year




28/01/2021Evergreen will increase the container fleet by 44,000 units
Order the first containers to the Chinese CXIC Group Container Co




28/01/2021ZIM will raise less than expected resources with the entry to the New York Stock Exchange
The unit offer price will be $15




28/01/2021The marriage between Fincantieri and Chantiers de l'Atlantique will not take place
The unprecedented uncertainties on the tourist market - explain Rome and Paris - do not allow the planned operation to proceed




27/01/2021The Grimaldi Group has taken over the PCTC Grande Texas.
It has a capacity of about 7,600 ceu




27/01/2021COSCO Shipping Ports will acquire 20% of Saudi's Red Sea Gateway Terminal
New shareholder also the Saudi sovereign wealth fund GDP




27/01/2021The four Vice-Presidents of federagenti have been appointed
I am Giancarlo Acciaro, Gianluca Croce, Laura Miele and Domenico Speciale




27/01/2021In 2020, rail traffic grows at bologna interport. Slight drop in trucks
Improvement in the latter part of the year




27/01/2021Fedespedi signs a collaboration agreement with Fondazione Università Ca' Foscari di Venezia
It provides for the patronage of the Master in "Trade, Taxation and International Arbitration"




27/01/2021Positive performance for the Italian naval register
The ICS publishes the 2020/2021 edition of the Flag State Table




27/01/2021Record financial and operating performance for Hapag-Lloyd in the last quarter of 2020
Over the period, the average value of the noles increased by +9.5%




26/01/2021Cruise group Carnival closed the 2020 financial year with a net loss of -$10.2 billion
Revenues fell by -73.1%




26/01/2021South Korea's SM Merchant Marine Co. is preparing an initial public offering
It is expected to be listed on the Korean Stock Exchange by the end of the year




26/01/2021France aims to increase the share of containerised traffic moveded by ports from 60% to 80%
The aim by 2050 is also to double the number of direct and direct workers linked to port activities




26/01/2021The procedure to ensure maritime territorial continuity on the Civitavecchia-Olbia route has been initiated
25 February is the deadline for expressions of interest




26/01/2021Positive assessment of the timing of the construction of the new gioia tauro rail gateway
The work had a total cost of 40 million euros




26/01/2021More than 300 shipping companies and associations are signing a declaration to solve the problem of changing ship crews
Indicate four priority actions




26/01/2021DFDS buys Dutch HSF Logistics
The agreement provides for the transfer to the Danish group of 1,800 employees and a fleet of 750 trucks and 1,500 trailers




26/01/2021UPS sold its part-load road transport business to TFI International
Transaction worth $800 million




26/01/2021Assoporti has signed the Padua Charter
Pact between maritime-port cluster organisations for sustainable and efficient logistics




26/01/2021Busan is confirmed as the sixth container port in the world
Last year, the South Korean airport moved 21.8 million teu (-0.8%)




26/01/2021Samsung Heavy Industries will build two 13,000 teu contenitorial carriers
Order with a total value of approximately $208 million




25/01/2021Freight traffic in the port of Marseille Fos fell by -12.7% in 2020
Passengers down -76%




25/01/2021In addition to the container record, in 2020 the port of Tanger Med also set the new historical peak of total freight traffic
Considerable increase in bunkering activity carried out in the Moroccan port port




25/01/2021The EU will not launch an investigation into the abnormal state of the containerised maritime transport market unless legal action is proposed
CLECAT and ESC will consider filing a formal complaint with the European Commission




25/01/2021Wan Hai Lines orders 12 new 3,013 teu container containers
Order worth $565.2 million to JMU and Nihon Shipyard




22/01/2021Spain's Boluda Towage buys Dutchman Iskes Towage & Salvage
Both port towing activities in Eemshaven, Lübeck and Lisbon and offshore activities change hands




22/01/2021Summary: qualitative leap with the inclusion of Pontremolese in the Dpcm
It is - he stressed - a priority infrastructure not only for the ports of La Spezia and Carrara, but also for the entire infrastructure system of Northern Italy




22/01/2021Costa postpones the restart of its cruise activities in Italy until 13 March
Proposed itineraries that will stop in Savona, La Spezia, Civitavecchia, Naples, Messina and Cagliari




22/01/2021The logistics and infrastructure part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan is heading in the right direction
The President of Confetra pointed this out




22/01/2021In the USA, the trade unions are calling for the priority of vaccination for seafarers to be raised
Among the problems to be addressed is that of the high mobility of maritime work




22/01/2021Next month the Carrara-Olbia-Cagliari maritime line of Grendi will be inaugurated
Authorizations under Articles 16 and 18 of Law 84/94 are being acquired to operate at the Olbiese airport




22/01/2021Arcese agrees with TX Logistik for intermodal transport on the Bologna-Cologne line
Make five departures a week




22/01/2021Terminal Bettolo, contract with Konecranes for the maintenance of port vehicles
The agreement will be in force until October 2024




22/01/2021Last year, container traffic from Russia's Global Ports increased by +6.6%
Bulk traffic grew by +39.8%




22/01/2021Pierfrancesco Vago is the new president of the international cruise association CLIA
He is the first European to take up the post




21/01/2021Open letter from ecsa and etf to EU summits to facilitate ship crew changes
Priority access to vaccination for seafarers is also called for




21/01/2021New annual container traffic record in Algeciras in terms of the weight of the handling loads
In 2020 the total of goods handled by the Spanish port decreased by -2.0% per cent, Picco records also of conventional goods




21/01/2021Satisfaction with the inclusion in the Dpcm scheme of the completion of the doubling of the Pontremolese railway axis
It was expressed by Fontana, president of the association of shippers of La Spezia




21/01/2021Merlo (Federlogistica): the appointment of commissioners for the realization of strategic port works is good
Finally - merlo pointed out - an indicator in contrast




21/01/2021Filt, Fit and Uilt denounce the presence of an 'unrespirable climate' at St George's Terminal
Ferretti, Rossi and Falvo: series of forcings implemented by the company that have deteriorated the union relations




21/01/2021In 2020, Chinese seaports moveded 9.48 billion tons of goods (+3.2%)
Easing of growth in the latter part of the year. International traffic alone amounted to 4.00 billion tonnes (+3.9%)




21/01/2021Assiterminal, yes to the creation of an institution dedicated to maritime activities
Ferrari: it is not a wish, it is not a suggestion, but it should be a concrete and strategic need of the Italian system




21/01/2021Grimaldi (ALIS): include transport and logistics operators among the priority categories for vaccination
It is necessary - he stressed - to concretely protect the health of those who guarantee the delivery of goods and basic necessities every day




20/01/2021FedEx will cut 5,500-6,300 jobs in Europe
Decided on a dual airport hub model focused on Paris (main node) and Liège (secondary node)




20/01/2021The Federation of the Sea is also calling for a political and administrative coordination forum dedicated to maritime activities
Ministry or dedicated department of the Presidency of the Council, or in any case - explained Mattioli - a structure that knows how to put the management of the entire maritime cluster in a system




20/01/2021At Textainer the entire ownership of TAP Funding which has a fleet of 80 thousand containers
Acquired 49.9% of the capital held by TAP Ltd




20/01/2021Masucci (Propeller Clubs): the establishment of a Ministry of the Sea is essential
There can only be - he stressed - a department dedicated to such a vital sector for our country




20/01/2021Container traffic in the Port of Los Angeles increased by +22.4% in the last quarter of 2020
Growth of full containers on disembarkation and empty containers at embarkation




20/01/2021Sea-Intelligence, containerized shipping companies have not used blank sailing to decrease capacity
Analyzed the trend of capacity offered on the routes between Asia and North America and between Asia and Europe/Mediterranean




20/01/2021Through the IPO ZIM could raise up to $382.4 million
The expected value of the offered common shares will be between $16 and $19




19/01/2021Royal Caribbean sells cruise company Azamara to Sycamore Partners
Transaction worth $201 million




19/01/2021Last year the port of Zeebrugge handled 47.0 million tons of cargo (+ 3.0%)
That was down -6.4% percent in the fourth quarter




19/01/2021The ICS urges governments to include seafarers among the priority categories for vaccinations
The Italian Shipowners' Confederation writes to the Ministry of Health




19/01/2021Perini Navi, step forward in the restructuring plan
Blue Skye and Arena Investors have submitted a binding offer to issue a bond




19/01/2021Messina (Assarmatori): genoa's new foranea dam must be made and done immediately
It is essential - he stressed - to guarantee competitiveness and efficiency to the port system as well as to the production system of the most important industrial area of the country




19/01/2021Last year freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -12.2%
Growth of +5.0% was reported in the fourth quarter alone




19/01/2021MSC will restart cruise activity on Sunday
"MSC Grandiosa" will resume the weekly cruises already scheduled in the western Mediterranean




19/01/2021By April 30, the future of Terminals Civitavecchia Management must be defined
A road map must be established that provides for the protection of the company's employees




18/01/2021Annual traffic down -14% percent in the port of Amsterdam
In 2020, 74.3 million tons of cargo were handled




18/01/2021The port of Antwerp closes 2020 with a new container record. Drop in other goods
In the fourth quarter alone, 59.7 million tonnes (+0.8%) were moveded




18/01/2021The port of Long Beach closed 2020 with a new record for container traffic
Traffic drop in Los Angeles




18/01/2021Last year the port of Civitavecchia moved 106,305 containers (-5.3%)
Musolino: among the objectives of the Mobility Plan of the Region is to increase the capacity of container traffic up to 700,000 teu




18/01/2021On January 28th, an Isfort webinar is scheduled on the Italian port system
Presentation of andrea appetecchia's essay




18/01/2021Study on the marine continuity with the Sardinia of the DICAAR of the University of Cagliari
It proposes a mixed model between those in vigor in France and Spain




18/01/2021-0.5% drop in the size of new orders to Chinese shipyards in 2020
Completions increased by +4.9%




18/01/2021Annual drop in container traffic moveded by COSCO Shipping Ports
The one passed in CMPort terminals is growing




15/01/2021OOCL ends 2020 with record revenue and load data carried by the fleet
Outstanding performance in the last quarter of the year




15/01/2021The 2021 programming of ocean alliance container ports in Italy is unchanged
At the ports of Genoa and La Spezia there are two services and one service at the port of Trieste




15/01/2021Technical launch of the new flagship of Costa Crociere
The preparation of the ship will now begin at the Finnish shipyard at Meyer Turku




15/01/2021The accident rate at the Genoese container terminal of PSA Genova Pra' is falling
In 2020 it was the lowest ever




15/01/2021Competition for the identification and start-up of innovative ideas in the field of recycling and waste recovery in the port sector
Initiative of the Maremma and Tyrrhenian Chamber of Commerce with the support of the Eastern Ligurian AdSP




15/01/2021Last year, the Port of Hong Kong moved 17.96 million containers (-1.9%)
In the last quarter of 2020 alone, an increase of +1.4% was noted




14/01/2021MIT will provide over five million euros to the AdSP of the Central Adriatic
Positive response to the request for assistance submitted by the institution




14/01/2021Representatives of the port community of La Spezia met the new President of the AdSP
Among the topics addressed, the state of progress of the PRP, investments and work organisation




14/01/2021Approved the Three-Year Operational Plan 2021-2023 of the AdSP of Sardinia
Ok to the Functional Technical Adjustments to the Port Regulatory Plans of Cagliari and Olbia




14/01/2021The World Shipping Council explains because the containerized marine companies are not the problem of the supply chain
Deficiency of hold, schedule untrustworthy and volatility of the hires - the shipowning association emphasizes - is consequences of a completely exceptional situation




14/01/2021Gnv Sealand has joined the gnv shipping company's fleet.
It has a capacity of 880 passengers, 2,255 linear meters of rolling stock and 195 cars




14/01/2021The CLI indices continue to show a recovery in the OECD economies
The indication also applies to the euro area including Germany, France and Italy




14/01/2021Last year PSA's port terminals handled a record traffic of 86.6 million containers
Increase of 1.7% percent on 2019 percent




14/01/2021In 2020, Chinese import-export grew by +1.9% to a record high
Increase in imports and exports consecutively since last June




13/01/2021Meyer Werft is proposing 600 redundancies and employee representatives are interrupting negotiations
Expected a 40% drop in work activities in the coming years due to the health crisis




13/01/2021Marlink buys ITC Global
It offers satellite communication services to the maritime, energy and mining sectors




13/01/2021Maritime piracy increased by +46% in the last quarter of 2020
A total of 195 accidents occurred last year (+20%)




13/01/2021Rossi has been notified of the confirmation of his appointment as President of the AdSP of the Northern Central Adriatic
He has been at the helm of the institution since the end of 2016




13/01/2021On March 1, DNV GL will simply become DNV
Eriksen: already many customers refer to the company calling it DNV




13/01/2021Assoporti coordinates eu action on the issue of port taxation with MIT
Rossi: strong action will be taken to reaffirm the legitimate expectations of a better assessment of the peculiarity of the Italian port system




13/01/2021Last year Singapore was confirmed as the second largest container port in the world with traffic of 36.9 million teu (-0.9%)
A total of 581.3 million tonnes of goods (-7.2%) were moveded




13/01/2021In 2020 Grendi significantly increased turnover and traffic volumes
Turnover amounted to around EUR 56 million (+12%)




12/01/2021The contribution of liner maritime passenger services to Greek GDP is EUR 13.6 billion
A study highlights the impact of the pandemic on these activities




12/01/2021Swissterminal will manage the three Alsatian river ports of Ottmarsheim, Huningue and Ile Napoléon
A joint venture will be established with the ports of Le Havre and Marseille-Fos




12/01/2021New intermodal rail link between Parma Interporto and Giovinazzo (Bari)
The service includes a commercial stop in Lugo (Ravenna)




12/01/2021Port of Civitavecchia, the TAR Lazio welcomes Medov's appeal regarding the shuttle service of cruise shippers
The order providing for the exclusive rights of the service in favour of Port Mobility had been requested to be cancelled




12/01/2021First route for the air transport of zero-CO2 goods between Europe and North America
Initiative of AIR France KLM Martinair Cargo and Kuehne + Nagel




12/01/2021Assoporti welcomes the government's decision to appeal to the EU Court of Justice on port taxation
The action will be supported by appeals to adiuvandum by the association and the ADSPs




11/01/2021Increase in container traffic in the port of Koper in the last quarter of 2020
Total freight traffic was 4.7 million tonnes (-7.5%)




11/01/2021The race has begun to build a new port hub for container traffic in the Baltic Sea
It will be built in deep water in Swinoujscie




11/01/2021CEVA Logistics acquired Moroccan company ASTI
It is based in Casablanca and the Free Zone of Tangier




11/01/2021ANCIP, Filt, Fit and Uilt welcome the decision to appeal to the EU Court on the taxation of port authorities
For us - underlines the National Association of Port Companies Companies - Law no. 84/94 must be defended at all costs




11/01/2021Carnival expects to close the September-November quarter with a net loss of -$2.2 billion
Planned to leave the fleet of 19 ships




11/01/2021ART welcomed MIT's market audit of maritime links with the islands
40% of the lines previously subsidised by the Stat have been liberalised




11/01/2021Assiterminal, placing port workers among the priority categories for vaccinations
They carry out an activity - underlined the association that is among the "essential services"




11/01/2021Freight traffic in EU ports fell by -17.0% in the second quarter of 2020
In Italy, the decline was -40.5%




11/01/2021Yang Ming and Wan Hai's revenue surges in the latter part of 2020
In the whole year, turnover grew by +1.8% and +12.7% respectively




11/01/2021ONE will activate two new containerised maritime services between Northern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean
They will have weekly frequency and will touch the transhipment hubs of Tanger Med and Algeciras




11/01/2021Forth Ports buys port towing company Targe Towing
The company has a fleet of nine naval vehicles and three more under management




08/01/2021It is a fatal mistake to cancel investments in fleet renewal in pnrr
Messina: it is necessary not to cancel the Marshall Plan for Italian shipping




08/01/2021Assoporti calls for port workers to be included in the categories to be vaccinated as a matter of priority
Sent a note to The Extraordinary Commissioner Arcuri




08/01/2021Exponential growth in Evergreen's revenues in the second half of 2020
In the full year, they totalled about US$7.4 billion (+9.0%)




08/01/2021Ridgemont Equity Partners acquires control of American Seko Logistics
The logistics company was founded in 1976 and is present in 40 countries




07/01/2021HHLA has completed the acquisition of 50.01% of The Trieste Logistics Platform
The Julian terminal will be operated under the name HHLA PLT Italia




07/01/2021CLIA reminds italian authorities that cruises are one of the sectors that has responded best to the health crisis
The association points out that so far cruise ships have ensured the transport of over 60 thousand tourists safely




07/01/2021Sanilog, extended to December 31, 2021 the free package of extraordinary Covid-19 performance
Extraordinary measures are guaranteed through the insurance company UniSalute




07/01/2021United Overseas Group will buy United Arab Chemical Carriers
The company has a fleet of 20 ships for the transport of petroleum and chemical products




07/01/2021New intermodal rail service for semi-trailers Bologna-Cologne of the SMET group
It will be operated on by TX Logistik




07/01/2021The Japanese shipyards JMU and Imabari formed the joint venture Nihon Shipyard
It will have 510 employees and operate in all segments of naval mechanics, excluding LNG vessels




07/01/2021Italy-China agreement on the mutual recognition of maritime certificates
It was signed by representatives of MIT and the China Maritime Safety Administration




07/01/2021Scorpio Bulkers will change its name to Eneti Inc
The change in the name of the company will have to be approved by the shareholders




07/01/2021Tomorrow in Civitavecchia will be the first ship of glenhallen service with Libya
A stopover is planned every three weeks in the first phase




05/01/2021In 2020, containers transported by train between China and Europe by China Railway increased by +56%
12,400 freight trains were operated (+50%)




05/01/2021Wallenius Wilhelmsen puts nine of the 16 ships stopped as a result of the pandemic back into service
They will be used to replace short-term rented units




05/01/2021Costa postpones the restart of cruises in Italy to January 31
"Delicious Coast" will offer three- and four-day mini-cruises or an entire seven-day cruise




05/01/2021Orders for six new 15,000 teu limiters to South Korean shipyards HHI and HSHI
Orders have a total value of approximately $821 million




05/01/2021The EU Commission authorises public support for the recapitalisation of the German tourist group TUI
Public resources of up to EUR 1.25 billion are planned




05/01/2021CLECAT and ESC once again complain that the commercial practices of containerised shipping carriers are undermineing the recovery of the EU economy
Letter to the European Commission




04/01/2021Ship transits in the Suez Canal decreased by -4.3% in the last quarter of 2020
In the whole year it was crossed by 18,829 naval units (-0.3%)




04/01/2021Port taxes in Rotterdam will increase by +1% this year
The three-year agreement with port users has been extended until the end of 2021




04/01/2021In March Baleària will take over the world's first natural gas-powered fast ferry
The ship will have a service speed of 35 knots and a maximum of over 40 knots




04/01/2021Shanghai is the world's first container port for the eleventh consecutive year
In 2020, the Chinese climber handled 43.5 million teu (+ 0.5%)




04/01/2021Race to identify the company that will choose the dry dock for the port of Gioia Tauro
It will be mainly used for the maintenance of medium and large container containers




04/01/2021Yang Ming has set up its own maritime agency in France
Joint venture with the transalpine Naxco Group
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
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.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
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 ships 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
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
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
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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
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
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.
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
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%)
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.
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.
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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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ForwardersShip Suppliers
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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
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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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
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
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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