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February 2021




26/02/2021Last year the consistency of the world-wide fleet of container reservior has grown of +5.3%
Decided decrease (- 34.5%) of the production




26/02/2021In the 2020 revenues of Fincantieri they are diminished of -11%
Value of the orders down of -47,9%




26/02/2021The Italian Sea Group anticipates at the market Share question of Computerized admission of Borsa Italiana
Global coordinator of the operation it is Intermonte




26/02/2021To January the Chinese marine ports have established the own new historical record of international traffic
Enlivened 364,7 million tons of cargos with foreign country (+5.9%)




26/02/2021In the last trimester of the 2020 index of the turnover of the services of transport and storage it has marked a tendential decrease of -16,1%
The conjunctural variation is positive for a +0.2%




25/02/2021They improve the economic and operating results of Finnlines
Grimaldi denunciation the exclusion of the company from the aids Finnish publics




25/02/2021New intermodal services of Kombiverkehr between Germany, Belgium, Holland and Italy
Connections between the Interporto of Mortara and Krefeld, Ghent and Rotterdam




25/02/2021The AdSP of the Sea of Sardinia confirmation the will to find an operator for the Port Channel of Cagliari
Approved of the release of art. the 16 to the Grendi in order to operate in the port of Olbia




25/02/2021The port of Barcelona establishes own record of traffic for the December month
Historical record of containerized trade (in tons) to December 2020 and the fourth trimester of the year




25/02/2021In the last trimester of the 2020 traffic of the goods in the port of Amburgo it is returned to grow
The resumption is generated by the increase of the bulk




25/02/2021Four marks of the Carnival group announce an ulterior extension of the arrest warrant of their cruises in America North
Communications from Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn and Holland America Line




25/02/2021The government has named the undersecretaries
Al MIT is viceministri Teresa Bellanova and Alessandro Morelli and undersecretary Giancarlo Cancelleri




25/02/2021The contract for port workers has been renewed
Average increase of EUR 110, including EUR 10 for the Early Exodus Support Fund




24/02/2021The Helvetic federal Council starts a consultation procedure on the introduction of the tonnage tax
The government considers that, in consideration of the attended positive effects for the Swiss economy, the eventual entered minors of the State would have to be of negligible entity




24/02/2021The ECSA exhorts to make of shipping one of the hinges on which basing the reform of the business policy of the EU
Dorsman: the value of the marine transport for the European economy cannot be underrated




24/02/2021In 2021 in the taiwanese fleet of portacontainer 46 new ships will enter
The transport ability will be increased of 330 thousand teu




24/02/2021New intermodal connection between Antwerp and Vienna
It will be managed by the Mediterranean Shipping Company




24/02/2021ICS, for the resumption of the economies is necessary to remove the trade barriers
Poulsson: economic nationalism is not the road to cover




24/02/2021The unions announce the interruption of negotiate for renew of the Ccnl of the logistics
The workers of the field - Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Uiltrasporti emphasize - deserve the just acknowledgment and the just respect




24/02/2021Appeal of the Venice Committee Works so that it is allowed the resumption of the cruises in Italy and to Venice
Tommasini: respect and dignity for all those workers who live thanks to the crocieristica




24/02/2021Mattioli (Confitarma): the proposal of Recovery Plan does not include concrete actions for the marine transport
Necessary - it has evidenced - to give urgent performance to the provisions already adopted let alone to preview actions of economic support to fields that have huge losses quickly




24/02/2021Grimaldi orders six ships with-ro to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
They will be able to transport 4,700 meters of goods rotabili, 2,500 ceu and 2,000 teu




23/02/2021In the fourth trimester of the 2020 traffic of the goods in the Croatian ports it is increased of +11.5%
Passengers down of -40,1%




23/02/2021Assarmatori, mistaken to cut the deep ones for the aids to the renewal of the fleets
Audition of Stefano Messina to the Senate




23/02/2021In the 2020 traffic in the port German container of Wilhelmshaven it is diminished of -33,8%
In the last trimester the decrease has been of -29,8%




23/02/2021Last year the traffic of the container in the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk is dropped of -10%
Two new cranes of dock arrived




23/02/2021In the fourth trimester of 2020 it is continued, even if more attenuated, the increase of the international commerce of the economies of the G20
The exports are increased of +7.2% on the trimester precedence and the imports of +6.8%




23/02/2021In 2020, the port of Piraeus moved 5.44 million containers (-3.7%)
Traffic at the terminal operated by the Greek Port Authority is growing




22/02/2021SEA Europe is confident that the EU's new trade strategy will protect European shipbuilding
Tytgat: The association looks forward to working closely with the EU Commission to adopt the necessary 'autonomous' instruments




22/02/2021Royal Caribbean ended 2020 with a record net loss of -$5.78 billion
A negative result is also expected in 2021




22/02/202156% of the value total of the goods counterfeit seized are transported by portacontainer
Study of EUIPO and OCSE on the capacity of I use it improper of this modality of transport




22/02/2021Kuehne+Nagel buys the taiwanese Apex
The company has about 1.600 dependent and center in the Islands Cayman




19/02/2021The EU increases its chances of defending its interests in the event of trade disputes
EU Regulation 167/2021 has entered into force




19/02/2021The size of the Greek merchant fleet is declining
At the end of 2020 it consisted of 1,832 ships (-2.1%) 40.4 million tsl (-4.9%)




19/02/2021The decline in traffic in the port of Rotterdam eased in the fourth quarter of 2020
In the whole year, 436.8 million tonnes of goods (-6.9%) were moveded




19/02/2021Fontana (Spezia Shippers): to involve the private ones in the doubling of the railway line Pontremolese
Assumed the confidence to a private subject of a concession of long period (50-99 years)




19/02/2021Assoporti evidences the necessity of an immediate simplification of the norms for the ports
The association expresses support to the bill in parliament Paita-Nobleman




19/02/2021The WTO warns that the rebound in world trade may have already run out
Several indicators suggest that the peak may have already been reached




19/02/2021The deadline for the submission of expressions of interest for the Civitavecchia-Olbia sea route has been extended
Tenders for maritime continuity have been published on the Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari and Termoli-Tremiti lines




18/02/2021European intermodal traffic rebounded by +10% in the fourth quarter of 2020
Fourth consecutive year of decline in volumes expected by the German Kombiverkehr




18/02/2021In 2020, Italian ports moveded 441.9 million tons of goods (-10.7%)
Ferry passengers down -46.7% and cruise passengers down -94.6%




18/02/2021Container traffic in the Port of Los Angeles increased by +3.6% in January
Record for the month of full containers on disembarkation and empty containers




18/02/2021Net improvement in Textainer's financial results in the last quarter of 2020
Record revenue of $161.5 million




17/02/2021Record quarterly revenues for container charterer CAI
Page: Container demand will remain high throughout 2021




17/02/2021Last year freight traffic in the port of La Spezia decreased by -15.6%
Containers amounted to 1.17 million teu (-16.7%)




17/02/2021Wallenius Wilhelmsen plans to put a large sailing PCTC into the sea by 2025
It will be able to carry 7,000 vehicles




17/02/2021Exponential revenue growth of Yang Ming and Wan Hai
In January, there were increases of +44.5% and +105.6% respectively




17/02/2021The International Maritime Organization dedicates the World Maritime Theme for 2021 to seafarers
But the problem of crew change continues to be an unresolved problem




17/02/2021Costa will resume cruise activities on March 27 and May 2 with two ships
Other cruises scheduled until the end of May will be cancelled




16/02/2021The strong demand for containers leads to a marked improvement in Triton's performance
The positive trend continues in 2021




16/02/2021AIDA postpones the start of the 2021 cruise season until March 20
Announcement following the extension of the lockdown decided by the German Federal Government




16/02/2021Container traffic in COSCO Shipping Ports terminals is on the rise in January
Increase in volumes moveded in Chinese ports. Drop in foreign terminals




16/02/2021Hapag-Lloyd reports excellent quarterly financial results
Habben Jansen: We expect the result for 2021 to be significantly higher overall




16/02/2021Order worth $442 million to DSME for four container carriers
They will be completed by September 2023




16/02/2021The AdSP of the Northern Central Adriatic Sea participates in the project proposal "Hyseport"
The aim is to reduce harmful emissions from port activities




16/02/2021Completed a project for the optimization of logistics processes in the port of Genoa
The goal was to develop innovative technologies and solutions to support the digitization of the logistics chain




16/02/2021On Thursday, an international webinar on the theme "Maritime Competition and cooperation: Spain and Italy clusters"
It is organized by propeller clubs in Spain and Italy




16/02/2021Container traffic in hong kong port increased by +4.1% in January
1.48 million teu were moved




16/02/2021Hutchison Ports will operate JCPDI's new Saudi port, on the Red Sea
Operational activity will begin next year




15/02/2021Enrico Giovannini is the new Minister of Infrastructure and Transport
Yesterday the oath was taken in the hands of the President of the Republic




15/02/2021The trucking in alarm at the Austrian ban on access to carriers not having Covid certification
Di Caterina (ALIS): We monitor the situation with the utmost attention and priority. The UETR urges the EU to put pressure on Austria




15/02/2021ECSA, to decarbonize shipping it is better to impose requirements on fuel suppliers than on ships
Otherwise, Dorsman warns, such a measure would be difficult to implement and would have serious consequences for the market. The association opens up the introduction of a market-based measure




15/02/2021In January, the port of Singapore moveded 50.9 million tonnes of goods (-0.3%)
Containers amounted to 3.2 million teu (-0.8%)




12/02/2021In 2020, the number of ship stopovers in EU ports fell by -10.2%
In Italian ports the decrease in comparison january 2019 - January 2021 was -16% (Genoa -24%)




12/02/2021The agreement for the merger of the ports of Antwerp and Bruges has been signed
The board of directors of The Port of Antwerp Bruges will take office next month




12/02/2021Seaspan has ordered ten 15,000 teu container carriers from Samsung Heavy Industries that will be leased to ZIM
The ships will be powered by liquefied natural gas




12/02/2021CMA CGM creates its own division for air freight transport
Bought four Airbus A330-200F




12/02/2021The Spezzina Doganalisti Association shares the AdSP's vision to support the activity of the port of La Spezia with interport and ZLS
Pisano: now is the time to seize all the opportunities that are offered for the technological innovation of logistics and road transport




12/02/2021RINA - SDARI agreement to design the world's first ship powered by methanol and ammonia
Initially developed for a tanker, the technology can also be used for other types of ships




12/02/2021Federagenti, Italy can play a leading role in the international maritime market
The contribution of maritime agents is essential, Santi stressed




12/02/2021Last year freight traffic in the port of Trieste fell by -13%
Increase in miscellaneous goods in the latter part of 2020




12/02/2021NYK orders four PTCT ships from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Nanjing) Co
They will have a carrying capacity of 7,000 cars




11/02/2021Intesa Naviris - Navantia for the European Patrol Corvette program
The ship will have a length of about 100 meters and a toss of 3,000 tons




11/02/2021Study by Enel X and Legambiente to accelerate the decarbonization of the maritime sector
Proposals for six priority actions for 2021




11/02/2021In the next few days the final phase of defining the project of the new Foranea Dam in Genoa will begin
At the end of spring the chosen design solution will be delivered to the Superior Council of Public Works




11/02/2021Paolo Risso appointed Secretary General of the AdSP of the North Central Tyrrhenian Sea
In the past he had served as the administrative director of the institution




11/02/2021DSV Panalpina stores a record year
Decrease in volumes expected by air and sea in the last quarter




11/02/2021Meeting of the Propeller Club of Trieste on the consequences of the pandemic on international traffic
It will be held online next Monday




11/02/2021In 2020, HHLA's port terminals moved 6.8 million containers (-10.6%)
Intermodal traffic was 1.5 million teu (-1.9%)




11/02/2021The establishment of a Ministry of Ecological Transition? Positive only if it promotes development
If bureaucratic and oriented only to block - warns the president of Federlogistica/Conftrasporto - it would pose a huge problem for the country




10/02/2021This year Confetra celebrates its 75th anniversary
Nicolini illustrates the initiatives planned to celebrate the history of the Confederation




10/02/2021The transport and logistics sector is asking for support from the EU and the Member States
Underlined the need for the sector to be given adequate consideration in national recovery and resilience plans




10/02/2021In 2020 freight traffic in the port of Palermo increased by +26.0%
Marked decline in passengers




10/02/2021In the port of Livorno, the reification works of Pier 13 have begun
Corsini: it is a very important intervention for the safety of navigation and the enhancement of the capacity to accommodate larger ships




10/02/2021ETFs, FEPORT, IDC and ESPO criticise the European Commission's lack of attention to ports
The sectoral social dialogue as it is now - they complain - is not enough




10/02/2021Federagenti raises an alarm about the risk of marginalization from the world market run by Italian maritime brokers
Saints: The country system has become incapable of understanding how vital it is to defend some activities related to vital trafficking




10/02/2021Evergreen's revenues increased by +71.7% in January
Reached a record monthly turnover




10/02/2021The Genoese Alpha Maritime Services opens three new offices in the United States
They are located in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and New York




10/02/2021The latest quarterly performance of the Ocean division of the Maersk Group was very positive
In the period October-December 2020, record revenues were recorded




09/02/2021Global Ship Lease buys seven 6,000 teu containers
They have an average age of about 20 years. The investment is $116 million




09/02/2021Freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -16.1% in 2020
In the fourth quarter alone, almost 2.2 million tonnes (-12.6%) were moveded




09/02/2021Last year freight traffic in the Campania ports of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea decreased by -6.8%
In the last quarter, the decline was -2.5%




09/02/2021Stable growth is expected in most of the OECD's major economies
This also applies to the euro area, including Germany, France and Italy




09/02/2021After five years at a loss, South Korean HMM returned to profit in 2020
Results soared in the second half of the year




08/02/2021Agostinelli's harsh call to the sense of responsibility of the port community of Gioia Tauro
The container terminal - warns the COMMISSIONER of the AP - is not at the center of the world of shipping and is not the essential reference for the needs of the shipowner




08/02/2021HPH Trust container terminals have set a new half-year traffic record
In the second half of last year, 13.4 million teu (+10.5%) were moved




08/02/2021Boluda buys the port towing company of Algeciras
The Iberian group has a fleet of over 300 tugs




08/02/2021Fincantieri pilot training course on the fundamentals of cybersecurity
It was realized in collaboration with the Italian Academy of Merchant Navy




08/02/2021Seaspan orders two new 24,000 teu container containers
Yangzijian Shipbuilding has been building 29 ships since the beginning of the year




08/02/2021In the latter part of 2020, DP World's port terminals moveded record quarterly traffic
Business activity is stable throughout the year




05/02/2021Increase in freight traffic moveded by Albanian ports in the last quarter of 2020
Passengers fell by -64.0%




05/02/2021The AdSP has requested the start of the process for the establishment of a Simplified Logistics Zone
Application to the Liguria Region




05/02/2021In the last quarter of 2020, freight traffic in apulian ports in the Southern Adriatic fell by -11.7%
In the whole year, the decline was -9.0%




05/02/2021Container traffic in long beach port grew by +21.9% last month
It's the new record for January




04/02/2021The Port of New York sets its new annual and quarterly container traffic record
In 2020, 7.6 million teu (+1.5%) were moveded




04/02/2021Porto Canale di Cagliari, Fit Cisl calls for the immediate start of the process of setting up the port agency
Pani: it would allow naspi to be frozen and a certain income guaranteed as an allowance replaced non-start-up of at least 36 months




04/02/2021Order samsung heavy industries for two new container containers of 13,000 teu
They will be delivered in the first half of 2023




04/02/2021ALIS appreciates the logistics measures included in pnrr, but calls for further action to support the entire cluster
Di Caterina: for road transport it is necessary a specific intervention for the renewal of the entire circulating fleet of vehicles




04/02/2021Cargotec's quarterly performance fell
The value of new orders acquired in the period October-December 2020 is stable




04/02/2021No definitive to PIFIM's proposal for container terminal at Porto Canale di Cagliari
Deiana confirms its intention to search for other candidates for the relaunch of the transhipment activity




04/02/2021ABB is returning to revenue growth and the value of new orders
However, the result for shareholders was negative after 67 consecutive quarters of profits




04/02/2021Konecranes reported record revenues in the last quarter of 2020
The value of new orders increased by +7.9%, with an increase of +52.7% in relation to port vehicles




04/02/2021In the port of Brindisi was born the Zone Franca Doganale Interclusa
Last year, freight traffic at the port airport fell by -10%




03/02/2021In the last quarter of 2020, freight traffic decreased in the port of Genoa (-9.3%) while it grew in Savona-Vado (+9.7%)
In the whole year, the two airports moveded 45.11 million tonnes (-15.9%) and 13.26 million tonnes (-7.7%)




03/02/2021Ups group revenues jumped +21% in the last quarter of 2020
The period was closed with a net loss of -$3.3 billion due to extraordinary charges




03/02/2021Joint venture between Chemikalien Seetransport and Dr. Peters in the ship management segment
The new company will be called CST/DS Shipmanagement




03/02/2021In 2020, hupac-moveded intermodal traffic fell slightly
Transalpine traffic decreased by -1.9%, while other shipments increased by +0.5%




03/02/2021Logtainer and Hupac agreement to develop an intermodal network between Ligurian ports, Switzerland and southern Germany
The respective experiences of commercial and operational development will be shared




02/02/2021Mattioli (Confitarma): PNRR lacks support measures for maritime transport
It is necessary to strengthen mit's directorates/offices dedicated to port, navigation and logistics expertise




02/02/2021Freight traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -8.4% in the fourth quarter of 2020
In the entire year sleep you are moving 22.4 million tons of loads (-10.3%)




02/02/2021Messina (Assarmatori): funds are needed for the energy transition of the naval fleets
In the final version of pnrr - he denounced - the two billion for aid for the renewal of fleets for cabotage and services with the islands were cancelled




02/02/2021Confitarma together with the ICS obtains for the first time the inclusion of shipping in the B20
Poulsson: the need to give shipping a place among international companies has never been clearer




02/02/2021Last year freight traffic in Sardinian ports fell by -17.1%
In rolling contrast and dry bulk




02/02/2021Assiterminal explains to the House the demands of port terminalism for recovery
These include the reduction of labour costs through a non-symbolic reduction in employers' social security contributions




02/02/2021In the last quarter of 2020, the port of Ravenna moveded six million tons of goods (-10.9%)
Increase in rolling stock traffic




02/02/2021Fedespedi, the PNRR investment programme takes into account the strategic priorities that we have indicated
The PNRR objectives - moretto urges - become concrete projects, with costs and implementation times




02/02/2021ESPO urges the restoration of acceptable levels of operation of the containerised maritime supply chain
Those who complain - the association denounces - are now also knocking on the doors of ports




02/02/2021Memorandum of Understanding between the Straits AdSP and the Customs Agency
The aim is the digitisation of customs procedures




02/02/2021Assologistic conference on the effects of Brexit
It is scheduled for February 25




02/02/2021Fincantieri strengthens the Navi Mercantili division
The goal is to pursue further business opportunities and optimize synergies in the cruise segment




01/02/2021ANCIP, funds for recovery not only for infrastructure, but also for human resources
Investments in training and early retirement of operators




01/02/2021Declared the bankruptcy of Perini Navi
Fiom Cgil, have destroyed a company and a brand that has made the history of boating and Viareggio




01/02/2021Mit preliminary ok to three projects presented by the AdSP of the Southern Adriatic
It provides for total funding of EUR 60 million




01/02/2021MSC Cruises has taken over the new msc virtuosa flagship.
It can accommodate 6,334 passengers and 2,421 crew members




01/02/2021In 2020, freight traffic in the port of Ancona decreased by -17.8%
Accentuated bending of rolling stock and bulk. The drop in containers is smaller




01/02/2021Grimaldi will strengthen the Ro-Pax Livorno-Olbia maritime link
Two larger cruise ferries will be put into service in the coming days
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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%
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
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
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal of the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
Trieste
Madriz (Trieste Passenger Terminal): ready to provide services wherever large ships choose to dock
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Rome/Salerno
The union said it was certain that the Central Tyrrhenian Port System Authority would appeal the ruling.
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
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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.
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.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The 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.
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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ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
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