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August 2021




31/08/2021Di Blasio: We managed to recover 50% of this year's cruise schedule in Venice
31 ships waited




31/08/2021Geodis has its own A330-300 cargo aircraft
It will be used on the Amsterdam, London, Chicago and Hong Kong route




31/08/2021Launched in Nanjing the first hybrid ro-ro ship for Finnlines
It will become operational at the end of this year and the other two destined for the company will be delivered in 2022




31/08/2021Extraordinary quarterly financial performance for the Chinese shipowning group COSCO
Historical record of containerized traffic volume on Asia-Europe routes




30/08/2021Confetra express disapproval of the way in which the PNRR is implemented
Nicolini: we need to work together, methodically and in time




30/08/2021In the first half, CMPort revenues grew by +38.9%
Net profit up by +163.6%




30/08/2021In the second trimester of this year the traffic of goods in the port of Hamburg has increased of +8%
The containers have been pairs to more than 2,1 million teu (+10%)




30/08/2021Another record quarter for the containerized shipping company CMA CGM
In the period April-June the net profit has recorded an increase of +2,401.8%




30/08/2021Hapag-Lloyd has ordered 75 thousand containers for dry cargo
They will be taken over by the end of the year




30/08/2021China's CIMC achieves record quarterly sales of dry cargo containers
In the first half of 2021 the turnover generated by the containers produced by the company grew by +224.9%




27/08/2021Shipowners are ordering large quantities of new containerized hold capacity, but it will be placed on the market no earlier than two years
Sand (BIMCO): Our estimate indicates that in 2024 the 2015 delivery record will not be exceeded




27/08/2021The procedure to finance projects to reduce pollution in ports under the PNRR has been launched
The budget is EUR 270 million




26/08/2021The works of laying and activation of the fiber optic infrastructure in the port of Ravenna have been completed
Investment of 700 thousand euros to lay out 30 kilometers of network




26/08/2021The Cargo Integrity Group makes available multilingual versions of the quick start guide and checklist of the CTU Code
The goal is a more extensive application of the Code




26/08/2021COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenues
The period April-June was closed with a net profit of 118.7 million dollars (+55.5%)




26/08/2021The half-yearly balance sheet of the Chinese container manufacturer Singamas was positive
Revenues increased by +367.8%




25/08/2021Order to MAN for methanol engines destined for maersk's new container ships
The propulsion systems will be built by HHI Engine &Machinery




25/08/2021Entrusted to Rina Consulting the project management of the new breakwater in Genoa
Signorini: within the year the start of the tender for the design and execution of the works




24/08/2021China's logistics group Sinotrans closed the first half with record financial results
Revenues increased by +55.4%




24/08/2021In the second quarter of 2021, the value of international trade of the G20 reached a new high
Signs of slowing growth




24/08/2021Maersk orders HHI to build eight 16,000 teu container ships powered by methanol
The order, which is worth about $1.4 billion, includes options for an additional four ships




23/08/2021In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +20.9% and +30.0%
In the first seven months of 2021, the increases were +12.7% and +10.4% respectively




23/08/2021Renfe acquired 50% of the Czech private railway company Leo Express
The transaction will also allow the Spanish group access to the German market




23/08/2021Last month, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -2.7%
In the first seven months of 2021, almost 2.8 million teu were handled (-7.0%)




23/08/2021After 15 consecutive months of growth, goods traffic in Chinese seaports fell by -4.2% in July
International cargo traffic alone amounted to 347.3 million tonnes (-4.3%)




20/08/2021Meyer Werft will set up a centre for innovation in the field of cruise and special ships in Rostock
Initially planned to hire 50 engineers




20/08/2021A slight increase in container traffic in the port of Valencia in July
In the first seven months of this year, 3.3 million TEU were handled (+10.0%)




20/08/2021In the first half of 2021, intermodal traffic handled by Hupac increased by +14.5%
The Swiss company has acquired a 4.16% stake in the WienCont terminal in Vienna




20/08/2021The pandemic is still holding back the port activities of Global Ports Holding
In the first six months of 2021 the traffic was only 10 thousand cruise passengers




20/08/2021JAS Worldwide will buy Greencarrier Freight Services
The shipping and logistics division of the Swedish group has 800 employees




20/08/2021Unprecedented half-year results for Orient Overseas (International) Ltd
The company closed the first half of 2021 with a net profit of 2.81 billion dollars (+2,651.5%)




19/08/2021DP World reports record half-yearly revenues
The first six months of 2021 were closed with a net profit of 575.7 million dollars (+73.9%)




19/08/2021Kombiverkehr will increase intermodal services between Italy and the Netherlands
Additional rotations and new Mortara-Venlo service




19/08/2021Another record quarter for Regional Container Lines
In the period April-June, the average value of the noles increased by +76%




19/08/2021Spain's Ana Ruiz was awarded the Fonasba Young Ship Agent and Broker Award
Thesis on the impact of technologies in the maritime sector




19/08/2021DFDS' economic performance improves thanks also to the boost of the group's activities in the Mediterranean
The company closed the April-June period with a net profit of DK 306 million (+3,725.0%)




18/08/2021In July, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +15.3%
In the first seven months of this year the increase was +16.3%




18/08/2021The substantial recovery in world trade continues
This is reported by the WTO's Goods Trade Barometer




18/08/2021The results of the global ro-ro transport operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen are recovering
In the period April-June, the volumes of rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by +78.5%




18/08/2021ZIM again marks record financial and operating results and expects the boom to continue
In the period April-June, the company's fleet transported 912 thousand containers (+44%)




18/08/2021In July, container traffic in the port of Los Angeles increased by +4.0%
The increase in the first seven months of 2021 was +36.8%




17/08/2021DHL will buy the German shipping company J.F. Hillebrand
Transaction worth about 1.5 billion euros




17/08/2021€112.2 million has been allocated for port operations
They are additional resources to those of the PNRR




17/08/2021In September, the extension of the area with a high risk of maritime piracy in the Indian Ocean will be reduced
A new approach to assessing threats to international maritime security is being studied




17/08/2021In the second quarter of 2021, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -12.0%
In the first half of this year the drop was -6.5%




16/08/2021Danaos announces that it has agreed to charter ten container ships
Expected additional revenues of approximately $378 million




16/08/2021In the second quarter of this year, traffic in the port of Koper grew by +13.5%
Increase of +67.4% in April, which offset the declines of -5.1% and -3.1% recorded in May and June




16/08/2021Container traffic in Hong Kong port fell by -1.4% in July
In the first seven months of this year, 10.27 million teu were handled (+0.8%)




16/08/2021DSV completes the acquisition of agility logistics activities
The group now has 75 thousand employees in more than 90 countries




13/08/2021Yang Ming re-records record quarterly financial results
In the period April-June of this year, turnover increased by +130.8%. Investments in new containers




13/08/2021In July, the port of Singapore handled 3.1 million containers (+3.6%)
Total freight traffic was 50.4 million tonnes (+3.4%)




13/08/2021In Marghera, the norwegianprima cruise ship was launched
It is the first of six new generation units for Norwegian Cruise Line




13/08/2021HMM revenues grew by +111.4% in the second quarter of this year
In the period, the company's container fleet transported 985 thousand containers (+11%)




13/08/2021Record quarterly financial performance for Taiwanese Wan Hai Lines
In the second quarter of this year, revenues grew by +195.2%




13/08/2021In the Genoese shipyard T. Mariotti the Seabourn Venturewas launched
She is seabourn's first expedition cruise ship




12/08/2021The crisis of changing the crews of ships continues to escalate
Only 15.3% of seafarers are vaccinated




12/08/2021In the second quarter, container traffic handled by HHLA grew by +9.2%
Record revenues of 360.4 million euros (+23.1%)




12/08/2021Hapag-Lloyd's quarterly results confirm the exceptionally favourable market situation for containerised shipping companies
According to the German company, a change of scenery will not happen before the New Year




11/08/2021In the second quarter of 2021 alone, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +12.8%
In the first half of this year the increase was +4.8%




11/08/2021The WSC denounces initiatives to change US maritime transport legislation to the detriment of shipping companies
They would be identified as the only ones responsible for the current supply chain congestion




11/08/2021In the period April-June, freight traffic in Croatian ports grew by +10.2%
Passengers up +81.8%




11/08/2021In the first six months of 2021, freight traffic in the port of Ancona grew by +25.3%
In Ortona the increase was +10%




11/08/2021Filt Cgil, no vaccination obligation for port workers
Colombo, it is up to the government to decide with an act of true responsibility, but first securing all workers without divisions and discrimination




11/08/2021CK Hutchison will become sole owner of Hongkong United Dockyards
It will acquire 50% of the capital currently in the hands of Swire Pacific




10/08/2021ONE-PARIS collaboration to monitor and reduce CO2 emissions from inland container transport
Next year the Japanese company will collect data on emissions in Europe and Africa




10/08/2021Last year, the revenues of the German intermodal operator Kombiverkehr decreased by -3.5%
Riedl: with the pandemic, rail freight transport has shown its full potential




10/08/2021Yang Ming and Wan Hai also posted record monthly revenues in July
Turnover grew by +140.3% and +234.1% respectively




10/08/2021Atlas (Seaspan Corporation) reports record quarterly revenue
In the April-June period, net income was $66.0 million (-20.2%)




10/08/2021In July Evergreen once again set a historical record for monthly revenues
In the first seven months of this year, turnover grew by +125.7%




09/08/2021The port of New York has set its new records for quarterly and semi-annual container traffic
New peak also of the traffic handled in June




09/08/2021EMSA-RINA agreement for the development of small LNG storage and bunkering stations
The regions covered by the agreement are those of the Mediterranean, the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea




09/08/2021Record second quarter for container ship charterer Global Ship Lease
The company believes it has excellent prospects for further growth at least until 2023-2024




09/08/2021-7.6% drop in freight traffic handled by the port of Amsterdam in the first half of the year
Containers up +45.8%




09/08/2021After ten quarters of decline, in the period April-June of this year the traffic of goods in the port of Venice has returned to growth
The increase was entirely determined by the +21.3% increase in landing loads




06/08/2021Maersk expands its reach to e-commerce logistics by acquiring Visible SCM and B2C Europe
The Danish group confirms its intention to further develop its capacity in this sector in the European, North American and Asian markets




06/08/2021Evergreen in another record quarter
The company buys 10 thousand new containers. Confirmed the order for 20 ships of 15,000 teu




06/08/2021In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +12.9%
Marginal increase in containerized loads




06/08/2021The NCLH cruise group files a second quarter of inactivity and hopes for a rapid recovery
In the April-June period of this year, the net loss was -717.8 million dollars




06/08/2021Another record quarter for Textainer
The company continues to invest in new containers




06/08/2021In the second quarter of this year, ictsi group terminals handled 2.75 million containers (+20.1%)
Revenues up +29.6%




06/08/2021The Port of Long Beach has set its own new containerized traffic record for the month of July
In the first seven months of 2021, 5.54 million teu were handled (+32.3%)




06/08/2021The quarterly financial results of the Ocean division of the Maersk group have never been so high
In the period April-June, the volume of containerized cargoes transported by the fleet increased by +15.1%




05/08/2021The Senate approved the measure prohibiting the arrival of large ships at the Maritime Station of Venice
The measure now goes to the House for consideration




05/08/2021Approved compensation for 1.4 million euros to the Port Companies of Genoa and Savona
State concession to Savi in the Industrial District of Naval Repairs of the port of Genoa




05/08/2021Another record quarter for the DHL group
In the period April-June, revenues increased by +22.2%




05/08/2021Fincantieri - Enel agreement for the management and use of green hydrogen for ports and maritime transport
The "Eugenio Montale" plant in La Spezia can be used as a first application test




05/08/2021Ok to the Strategic Planning Document of the System of the ports of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
The entrance to the port of Torre Annunziata within the Campania port system is hoped for




05/08/2021Merger between Eneti and Seajacks to create the largest owner and operator of ships for the installation of wind turbines
The Monegasque company has signed a binding agreement with the Japanese Marubeni Corporation, INCJ and MOL




05/08/2021In June, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +20.3% and +27.6%
In the first quarter of 2021, increases of +32.6% and +30.1% respectively




05/08/2021In the first half of 2021, hph group terminals handled 42.9 million containers (+11%)
Revenues up +19%




05/08/2021The American FMC asks eight containerized shipping companies to justify the application of the surnnoli
CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM, Matson, MSC, OOCL, SM Line and ZIM will have to respond by August 13




05/08/2021SFL buys two 14,000 teu container ships built in 2013 and 2014
MSC will exercise the right to repurchase 18 feeder vessels with an average age of 25 years




04/08/2021In the second quarter of 2021, traffic in Swiss Rhine ports increased by +8.6%
In the entire first half of the year, growth was +3.3%




04/08/2021PNRR, allocated 7.5 billion for regional railways, ports and the redevelopment of social housing
EUR 3.4 billion has been earmarked for the modernisation and efficiency of port ports




04/08/2021Filt Cgil, no to the mandatory Green Pass to work in port
According to the union, to avoid infections in the workplace, more stringent health protocols must be adopted even with the most frequent use of swabs




04/08/2021Royal Caribbean expresses optimism for the 2022 cruise season
The company expects that by the end of 2021 it will be able to use 80% of the capacity of its fleet




04/08/2021April-June quarter positive for the Japanese "K" Line, MOL and NYK
Growing revenues and profits




03/08/2021In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic increased by +8.2%
In Bari, growth of +15.1%; in Brindisi, a drop of -0.9%




03/08/2021First stopover in Genoa of the West Med service of the Turkish Akkon Lines
Weekly taps at the Intermodal Marine Terminal




03/08/2021IBIA is very concerned about the impact on bunker suppliers of the new EU proposals on naval fuel
Among the findings moved by the association, the difficulty of certifying the real emissions of GHG well-to-tank and the fuel production chain




03/08/2021In the second quarter, the growth of goods traffic in the port of La Spezia resumed
Decided increase in activity also in Marina di Carrara




03/08/2021Maritime accidents, in 2020 the total loss of 49 ships occurred
Khanna (GATS): Total losses are at historically low levels for the third consecutive year




03/08/2021Maersk reports record preliminary financial results for the second quarter of 2021
Expected further growth in the third quarter




02/08/2021In the second quarter of 2021, freight traffic in the ports of Naples, Salerno and Castellammare di Stabia increased by +22.4%
In the first half of this year, 16.5 million tonnes were handled (+12.6%)




02/08/2021The port of Ravenna closed the second quarter with an increase of +36.3% in freight traffic
In the first six months of this year, growth was +19.5%




02/08/2021In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +23.5%
In the first half of 2021, the increase was +15.4%




02/08/2021Costa Crociere is looking for crew
At the beginning of September the selections for 120 recruitments




02/08/2021The Italian AdSPs have signed a Pact for Gender Equality
The project aims to strengthen the employment of women in ports and provide equal opportunities for women and men




02/08/2021Twelve new straddle carriers for Medcenter Container Terminal
They were ordered from Kalmar




02/08/2021Mitsubishi Group's military naval activities will be operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems Co
The green light from the Japan Fair Trade Commission is expected
FROM THE HOME PAGE
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
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