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September 2021




30/09/2021Livorno, close to publication the call for tenders for the construction of maritime works of defense and dredging of the Darsena Europa
At the same time as the start of the works, the AdSP will proceed to award the concession for the construction of a container terminal of 1.6 million teu




30/09/2021The EU Commission has authorised public support measures in Laziomar and has closed the investigation into Saremar
The procedure on Sardegna Regionale Marittima has become without motivation




30/09/2021Signed six decrees for 1.9 billion to the infrastructure and transport sectors
One billion for the safety of the A24/A25 motorways, 720 million for green navigation and 200 million for rail freight transport




30/09/2021In August the traffic of goods in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado have increased of +12.6% and +19.9%
Compared to August 2019, growth of +1.0% and +22.6% respectively was recorded




30/09/2021Port of Gioia Tauro, in the POT inserted the electrification of the ro-ro docks
Approved the regulation establishing the Single Administrative Window




30/09/2021From 4 to 10 October in Genoa will be held the fifth edition of Genoa Shipping Week
New to the edition will be the Rolli Shipping Week




30/09/2021Ditel confirmed secretary general of the Port System Authority of the Sea of Sardinia
Approved the regulation of the new Single Administrative Desk




30/09/2021Assarmatori, urgent release of refreshments for cabotage
The association called for a massive simplification of measures for maritime activities




30/09/2021The Canadian CPP Investments buys the US terminal company Ports America
It handles annually a containerized traffic equal to 13.4 million teu




30/09/2021Three proposals by Assiterminal in support of the port sector
They were presented for hearing in Committees VIII and IX of the Chamber




30/09/2021Port of Genoa, entrusted with the works for the new Autoparco Aeroporto Sestri Ponente
Approved the regulation of the Single Administrative Desk




29/09/2021The Management Committee of the AdSP of the Strait has approved the regulation of the Single Administrative Window
By the end of the year, the computerized management of one third of the procedures that can be managed with the SUA




29/09/2021CMA CGM orders two cargo aircraft for its air division
These are two Boeing 777 Freighters




29/09/2021Santi (Federagenti) defends the global containerized shipping companies with a sword
It is necessary - is his exhortation - to seek dialogue and efficiency to ferry the overall system (service and costs) towards a new normal




29/09/2021The Elbblue is the world's first consumer carrier powered by synthetic natural gas
According to estimates, 20 tons of SNG will be enough for 20 hours of navigation




29/09/2021IMO and the Port Authority of Singapore present the NextGEN web portal for the decarbonization of shipping
The aim of the initiative is to activate greater collaboration between stakeholders




29/09/2021European agri-food organisations are concerned about the effects of the exponential increase in maritime transport costs
The long-term competitiveness of the EU agri-food chain is threatened




29/09/2021In the second trimester of this year the traffic of the container in the port terminals of Eurokai has grown of +20.7%
In the Italian terminals of Contship Italia the increase was +30.0%. The new container terminal in Damietta will have a capacity of 3.3 million teu




29/09/2021The Federation of the Sea signs an agreement with the National Technological Cluster "Blue Italian Growth"
The two organizations are committed to adopting programs and initiatives to promote specific activities for the dissemination of the value of the blue economy




29/09/2021The TAR for Liguria has confirmed the no to the request of GNV to carry out self-production operations in the port of Genoa
The shipping company's appeal against the AdSP of the Western Ligurian Sea was rejected




28/09/2021Confitarma urges the rapid release of refreshments to the companies of the first naval register
Sisto highlighted the need to support the Italian fleet in the process of ecological transition with the PNRR




28/09/2021On October 15, the federagenti assembly will be held in Venice
Title of the meeting: "Italy is a port only if..."




28/09/2021The FTI creates an indicator to assess nations' commitment to decarbonising the transport sector
It will be updated every Monday




28/09/2021British American Tobacco will be located in the Trieste Interport area in Bagnoli della Rosandra
D'Agostino (AdSP Adriatico Orientale): the operation is very important: it is the first real industrial settlement in Porto Franco in the last thirty years




28/09/2021Hapag-Lloyd confirms the upcoming acquisition of 30% of Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven
The transaction will include 50% of the Rail Terminal Wilhelmshaven railway terminal




28/09/2021It will be called Seabourn Pursuit the cruise ship for expeditions under construction in San Giorgio di Nogaro
It will be delivered in February 2023




28/09/2021The Maersk Group sells its container construction activities to China's CIMC
Maersk Container Industry will change hands for over a billion dollars




27/09/2021Today in the port of Ravenna the test phase of the computer system for the payment of anchorage fees begins
It will last two weeks




27/09/2021Seaspan orders ten container ships with a capacity of 7,000 teu
They will be taken over between the second and fourth quarters of 2024




24/09/2021Inaugurated the start of the preparatory activities for the preparation of the construction sites of the Port Hub project of Ravenna
The first phase involves works worth 235 million euros




24/09/2021In the period June-August Carnival Corporation suffered a net loss of more than -2.8 billion dollars
The cruise group announces record levels of bookings




24/09/2021Samskip buys the Lithuanian shipping company Sea Connect
It has a fleet of three Ice Class carriers




23/09/2021Nicolini (Confetra): Draghi's words on recovery and taxes were positive
There are segments of logistics - he recalled - that have reported heavy losses in the lockdown




23/09/2021Improvement in the half-year results of the Greek Anek and Attica
In the first six months of this year the revenues of the two groups increased respectively by +5.1% and +4.4%




23/09/2021Large passenger ship specialist Meyer Werft announces its entry into the mega yacht construction market
Presented the project of a boat of 15 thousand GRT 150 meters long and 20 wide




23/09/2021Terminal Flavio Gioia exercises the option with Konecranes for a second self-propelled crane
It will be taken over at the beginning of 2022




23/09/2021In August the international goods enlivened by the Chinese seaports have increased of +1.9%
In the first eight months of 2021 this flow of traffic has grown by +5.8%




22/09/2021Grimaldi (ALIS): Incentives for intermodal transport are needed more than ever before
It is necessary - he explained - to make the Marebonus and Ferrobonus incentive measures structural and also to provide new incentives, including non-repayable ones




22/09/2021FedEx's record quarterly economic performance has come to an end
The period June-August was archived with a net profit of 1.1 billion dollars (-10.7%)




22/09/2021In August the containerized cargos enlivened from the port of Algeciras are decreased of -11.8%
The total traffic of the goods has increased of +1.7%




22/09/2021This summer there were one million passengers handled by MSC Cruises in Italian ports
The company's ships have made over 400 calls at 14 ports




22/09/2021The half-yearly volumes of goods transported by rail by SBB grew, in particular on international lines
In the first six months of 2021 the total transported by SBB Cargo International has been pairs to 6,49 billion tons-km (+22.1%)




21/09/2021In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports returned to growth
Strong increase in container loads




21/09/2021There will be eight new 7,000 LNG-powered garage ships from the "K" Line
Order six more units at Nihon Shipyard, Shin Kurushima Dockyard and China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Nanjing)




21/09/2021COSCO Shipping Ports will acquire 35% of the capital of the CTT container terminal in Hamburg
The port will become a preferred transhipment hub in Europe of the COSCO Shipping group




21/09/2021Laghezza buys the Trieste Levante
The company has warehouse spaces within the Julian port area




21/09/2021Australia's SeaRoad orders the construction of a ro-ro ship from the German shipyard FSG
The unit, with a capacity of 4,227 linear meters, will be delivered at the end of 2023




21/09/2021Wan Hai Lines invests $150 million in the acquisition of 48,000 new containers
Orders to China's CIMC and Xiamen Pacific Container Manufacturing Co




20/09/2021Ok of the EU Commission to an Italian program of aid for the transport of goods by river
Resources of EUR 11 million are planned




20/09/2021In the first eight months of 2021 the port of Valencia has enlivened 3.754.168 container (+7.9%)
The total of the goods has been of 56,7 million tons (+10.0%)




20/09/2021New cyber attack on cma CGM servers
Stolen customer data




20/09/2021Nine expressions of interest for the acquisition of control of the Heraklion Port Authority
At least 67% of the capital for sale




20/09/2021Abu Dhabi Ports will build a new cruise terminal in Aqaba
A port information system will also be developed




17/09/2021In August the transits of ships in the Suez Canal have increased of +24.6%
In the first eight months of this year the growth of maritime traffic has been of +6.7%




17/09/2021In the first trimester of this year the traffic of the goods in the Greek ports is decreased of the -10.6%
Passengers down by -46.8%




17/09/2021Uiltrasporti denounces the failure of the strategy to ensure maritime continuity with the major islands
Tarlazzi and Fantappiè complain about the "short-sightedness of a ministry that has never wanted to confront the social partners"




17/09/2021Strengthening of rail links between Austria and the port of Antwerp
Currently there are 16 block trains that pass weekly on the line




17/09/2021Tomorrow the first stopover in Vado Ligure of the EMA transatlantic scheduled service
It is operated with four carriers of about 4,500 teu




17/09/2021In the second quarter of this year, rail freight transport through the Swiss Alps increased by +34.4%
The growth (+6.0%) of road transport was more contained




16/09/2021MSC will present an offer to acquire control of the Brazilian logistics group Log-In
Submitted application for authorization to the antitrust authority of the Latin American nation




16/09/2021Maersk is once again revising up its third-quarter financial performance forecasts
Record EBITDA and EBIT values are expected




16/09/2021Contracted to Samsung Heavy Industries for the construction of six large capacity container ships
The order has a total value of about 719 million dollars




16/09/2021BP - NYK agreement for the decarbonization of maritime transport
The agreement is also extended to other sectors of industry




16/09/2021Renewed the board of directors of the Propeller Club of Salerno
The new president is Maurizio De Cesare




16/09/2021In August the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles has decreased of the -0,8%
Historical record of empty containers on board




15/09/2021In the third quarter of 2021 italy's connectivity index to the global network of containerized maritime services has marked a decrease of -1.3%
For the port with the highest index, Gioia Tauro, a drop of -2.5%. The Civitavecchia airport recorded an increase of +25.1%




15/09/2021Agreement between Navantia, Windar Renovables and Harland & Wolff for the construction of facilities for marine wind farms
The UK's offshore wind energy market is the second largest in the world after China's




15/09/2021At the port of Gioia Tauro landed at night a 24 thousand teu portacontainer
The ship is almost 400 meters long and 61.5 meters wide




15/09/2021Denmark's DFDS has bought compatriot ICT Logistics
The shipping company was founded in 1997




15/09/2021The Maersk Group has made a third acquisition in the e-commerce logistics sector
Bought the Portuguese HUUB




15/09/2021Last month the traffic of the container in the port of Hong Kong is decreased of the -4,1%
In the first eight months of this year recorded an increase of +0.1%




14/09/2021ANITA welcomes the free movement of articulated vehicles up to 18 metres in length
Transportunited expressed perplexity for the consequences of the government measure




14/09/2021Nicolini (Confetra): the PNRR must have as its objective a lasting relaunch
It is necessary - he highlighted - the collaboration of all to be able to implement an investment plan of this magnitude




14/09/2021Eurokai expects to close the first half of 2021 with a consolidated net profit of €32.2 million
For the full year, a significant improvement in the economic performance of Eurogate and Contship Italia is expected




14/09/2021The Swiss logistics group Militzer & Münch opens branches in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro
Belgrade will be the group's hub for the Western Balkans area




14/09/2021CMA CGM invests 25 million euros in Brittany Ferries
The implementation of new ro-ro services is planned




14/09/2021Uniport asks the government to extend the Green Ports ban to the entire national territory
Barbera: it is necessary to grant these opportunities also to terminal operators in Southern Italy, who have not benefited from resources for development




14/09/2021Orsero's Shipping division recorded a decline in revenues and growth in EBITDA
In the first six months of 2021 the turnover was 49.7 million euros (-5.7%)




14/09/2021The growth of OECD economies is fading
The Composite Leading Indicator signals moderate growth




14/09/2021The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development finances Egypt's first dry port
Granted a loan of 25 million euros




13/09/2021Satisfaction of Confetra FVG for the approval of the Senate of the resolution on the regime of international Free Port of Trieste
Visintin: it is a competitive asset and employment development for the city of Trieste, our region and for the entire country




13/09/2021The port of Long Beach sets its own new container traffic record for the month of August
Enlivened 808 thousand teu (+11.3%)




13/09/2021In August the port of Barcelona has enlivened 318 thousand containers (+35.2%)
In the first eight months of this year the total has been of 2,4 million teu (+31.1%)




13/09/2021New monthly italy-China direct maritime service by Rif Line
The first of the two ships used, which departed from Shanghai, will arrive tomorrow in Civitavecchia




13/09/2021In August the traffic of goods in the port of Singapore decreased by -1.6%
Containerized volumes down by -1.3%




10/09/2021Antonella Scardino is the new secretary general of the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic Sea
Today the inauguration session of the Management Committee of the institution




10/09/2021New monthly revenue records for Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines
In August, the turnover of the two companies grew by +151.3% and +278.1% respectively




10/09/2021The EU Commission declares illegal the loans for 900 million euros granted to Alitalia
Vestager: they gave Alitalia an unfair advantage over its competitors




10/09/2021CMA CGM freezes spot noli
The tariff freeze will be in force until February 1, 2022




10/09/2021ITF and IBF have agreed on wage increases for seafarers
From the first of January 2022, increases of +3% and +1.5% from 1 January 2023 will be applied




09/09/2021A significant mitigation of the growth of container traffic in US ports is expected to be expected in the near future
According to the National Retail Federation, however, 2021 will be a record year




09/09/2021The stranding of the Coral Crystal in the Suez Canal did not interrupt ship traffic
The bulk carrier resumed navigation with the assistance of tugs of the canal authority




09/09/2021Tomorrow the initiative "Italian Port Days - Opening port life and culture to people" will be launched
This year the event will last a month




09/09/2021DSV Panalpina returns to its original company name DSV
Abandoned the name assumed after the acquisition of the Swiss logistics group




09/09/2021CMA CGM and Abu Dhabi Ports will operate a new container terminal in the port of Khalifa
Investments of 154 million dollars are planned




08/09/2021On October 4 in Genoa the presentation of the Italian version of the CTU Code
The International Center for Containers Studies contributed to the realization of the document




08/09/2021Evergreen will order 24 1,800-3,000 teu carriers at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong
In August, the shipping company again recorded record revenues




08/09/2021GNV will activate a new Barcelona-Menorca maritime service
The ferry "GNV Sealand" will be used




08/09/2021In July the number of ships transited in the Suez Canal has increased of +17.3%
Oil tankers up by +8.2% and other ships by +20.3%




07/09/2021In the port of Monopoli the new tourist reception terminal has been inaugurated
Among the goals, to serve the luxury cruise market




07/09/2021Fatal accident in the port of Livorno
A seafarer hit by a mooring cable died




07/09/2021In July the traffic of the goods in the port of Ravenna has grown of +20.3%
In the first seven months of this year have been enlivened 15,4 million tons (+19.7%)




07/09/2021Inaugurated in Budapest the promotion office abroad of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic and Alpe Adria
Gurrieri: it is from the heart of Europe that in 2005 the first intermodal service was launched between Pier VII of the port of Trieste and the budapest railway terminal




06/09/2021IUMI, the marine insurance market is improving, even if the future is uncertain
Last year the value of premiums recorded an increase of +6.1%




06/09/2021Vettosi appointed chairman of ECSA's Shipping Finance working group
Vice President is the Dutch Marjolein Van Noort




06/09/2021In the second trimester of this year the traffic of the goods in the Italian ports has increased of +21.0%
A total of 118.7 million tons of cargo were handled




06/09/2021The ICS, with Intercargo, presents a proposal to tax globally the carbon emissions of ships
It joins the project of a research and development fund for the decarbonization of shipping presented at the end of 2019




06/09/2021Port of Trieste, reactivated the connection with the railway nodes of Servola and Aquilinia
7.5 million euros of investments




03/09/2021There are about 30 thousand Italian seafarers to be vaccinated
Mapping started by the Corps of Port Authorities and the Ministry of Health




03/09/2021The Central Adriatic AdSP signs an agreement with Sogesid
The goal is to accelerate the construction of new port infrastructures, reclamation activities and environmental requalification




03/09/2021The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas starts the rehabilitation and consolidation of the docks of the port of Vibo Valentia
Planned works worth a total of 18 million euros




03/09/2021Assiterminal from the stables to the stars, now that there has been confirmation of support for port terminal operators
Becce: September starts well with the green light of the MEF to the refreshment fund for passenger terminals and the ok of the CDM to the decree that contains the provision for a reduction in the concessionary fees




02/09/2021Gebrüder Weiss bought the Bavarian shipping company Spedition Lode
The company has 60 employees




02/09/2021Tomorrow strike of the staff of the Port System Authority of the North Central Adriatic Sea
Filt, Fit and Uilt denounce that for several months the trade union relations with the institution have suffered a worrying deterioration




02/09/2021New MSC Trieste-Ludwigshafen train service
Connection within the framework of the multimodal offer between Turkey and Germany




02/09/2021OOIL orders Nantong COSCO KHI and Dalian COSCO KHI ten new 16,000 teu carriers
The contract has a total value of 1.58 billion dollars




02/09/2021The new Israeli port in Haifa Bay has become operational
Arrived a container carrier of 14,566 teu of COSCO Shipping




02/09/2021The problem of changing the crews of ships continues to be serious, although there are some positive signs
The Neptune Declaration explains that the situation has stabilised and that seafarers' access to vaccination campaigns has improved




01/09/2021In the EU, the maritime transport sector is on the road to sustainable development, but new challenges will come from increased demand
First report of the EEA and the EMCSA on the environmental impact of shipping in the European Union




01/09/2021ZIM agrees with Seaspan the rental of five more 7,000 teu carriers
The construction of the new ships will cost about 530 million dollars




01/09/2021TX Logistik increases the frequency of rail freight connections between Germany and Italy
The weekly departures on the Duisburg-Segrate route rise to six




01/09/2021In the second quarter, the cyclical increase in transport and storage services was +7.3%
The trend change was +33.3%




01/09/2021RINA has acquired the Danish software house Logimatic Solutions
Salerno: its fleet management software enjoys an excellent reputation on the market and is already installed on over 1,400 ships




01/09/2021Port of Gioia Tauro, awarded the construction of the Border Control Post
The work will be completed within six months
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Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
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Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
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Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
European ports: sustainability enters the implementation phase
Brussels
From policies to results: the ESPO report photographs the sector's progress, declines, and priorities.
Le Aziende informano
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German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO
Berlin
In February the antitrust authority had approved it
Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian
Milan
Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO
Rome
Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.
DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda
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Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it
Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait
Naples
Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona
Noise
The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Rome
The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.
Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector
Dhaka
A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned
Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria
Bucharest/Sofia
The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
Seoul
A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue
Southampton/London
Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.
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Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.
Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.
Genoa
Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.
LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits
The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.
Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.
Brussels
France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.
Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.
European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge
Brussels
National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain
Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck
Brussels
Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.
Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.
Genoa
PwC's assessment presented
FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe
Brussels
The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.
New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran/Tampa
Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Hamburg
Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10
Athens
Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.
DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.
Dubai
The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks
New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.
Civitavecchia
The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.
Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore
Rotterdam
The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.
Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports
Madrid
Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros
Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.
Kallithea
The ferry was built in 1987
DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October
Copenhagen
Inserting a second vessel into the route
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.
Genoa
A memorandum of understanding has been signed
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.
Livorno
A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.
Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier
Madrid
A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027
Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further
Hamburg
Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service
La Spezia/Helsinki
The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia
Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona
Savona
Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.
The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.
Ravenna
The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long
Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel
Trieste
This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")
In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.
Rome
SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show
Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2
Kallithea
The 29 people on board were evacuated
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