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March 2022




31/03/2022Filt-Cgil, withdraw the amendments to the Ddl Competition on port work or we will block the docks
Colombo: we will also oppose even more determined the ferocious attack on the law on self-production




31/03/2022Agreement between AdSP of Eastern Liguria and Tarros group for the sustainable development of the Gulf Terminal
Musso: the new project will allow us to develop traffic, hire new collaborators and create new opportunities for our territory




31/03/2022Geodis buys the Keppel Logistics
Transaction of the value of 80 million




31/03/2022The Government in London wants to create "minimum wage corridors" for ferry seafarers connecting the UK with other nations
Among the proposals, that of giving British ports the power to refuse access to ports of call to ferries that do not pay their crew the national minimum wage. The unions appreciate to a certain extent




31/03/2022ANCIP denounces that the proposals of the right centre on ports are unacceptable
Proposing in ports a policy of exchange of manpower that was not practiced even in the 60-the association highlighted-means having an instrumental and very strong view of it




31/03/2022RINA-Fincantieri agreement to develop synergies in the field of decarbonisation
Activities focused in particular on alternative fuels, carbon capture and renewable energy in the shipbuilding industry




31/03/2022Agreement to ensure the port of Antwerp additional containerized traffic capacity
It allows you to carry out the ECA project that plans to increase the capacity of 7.2 million teu




31/03/2022COSCO Shipping stores 2021 with financial results and record operating results
In the last quarter, the decline in the volumes of containers carried by the fleet continued




30/03/2022The traffic in the ports of the Central Tyrrhenian AdSP in January was stable
In Naples, there was a 15.2% percent growth and a -14.1% percent decrease in Salerno




30/03/2022Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl and UilTransport denounce that amendments to the Competition Ddl would undermine the Italian port system
Under indictment the attempt to abolish the ban on interchange of labor between concessions and the intention to assign to ART a role on the release of concessions




30/03/2022Cargotec announces the exit from the segment of heavy port cranes with Kalmar brand and puts MacGregor up for sale
These are activities that generate about 20% percent of the group's revenues




30/03/2022In January, slight growth in the traffic of goods in the port of Genoa. More accentuated in Savona-Going
The total handling from the two ports was 5.4 million tonnes (+ 4.7%)




30/03/2022The Federation of the Sea started a fundraiser for the victims of the conflict in Ukraine
Mattioli : I am sure of the sensitivity of the federated organizations, companies, and the maritime cluster




30/03/2022MOL will set up its own manning agency in Croatia
He will be based in Dubrovnik




30/03/2022ZIM will rent six new container ships from 5,500 teu
RCL buys two 12,000-teu container carriers




30/03/2022Last year the river traffic on the Austrian part of the Danube grew by 0.3% percent
A total of 8.3 million tonnes were transported




29/03/2022New Verona-Pomezia rail link of ISC Intermodal
Five weekly rotations




29/03/2022The UK's antitrust regulator is opposed to the merger and Cargotec and Konecranes are relinquising the merger
The CMA concerned about the impact of the operation on the UK's port terminals




29/03/2022In 2021 the port of Hamburg handled a record container traffic to and from Austria
Till : 2022 started well, too




29/03/2022P&O Ferries confirms that it does not intend to reintegrate dismissal seamen
A letter to certain disconcerts of Hebblethwaite to Minister Shapps that the RMT syndicate stigmatizes which "diabolical arrogance"




29/03/2022The inflationary impact of the costs of shipping is likely to grow until the end of 2022
It highlights an analysis conducted by researchers at the International Monetary Fund




29/03/2022In the port of Bari, a wind pole came into operation, the first of its kind in an Italian port airport
Expect an average production of about 39 kilowatt hours of electric power




29/03/2022In 2021 the revenues of the Chinese container manufacturer Singamas increased by +319,9%
The average selling price of a container for dry loads grew by 71.0% percent




28/03/2022First Irish Ferries, now P&O Ferries. Does history repeat itself?
In 2005 the Irish company placed an aut-aut to their seamen : to leave work or accept new conditions




28/03/2022Joint venture of Saigon Port and MSC to carry out a large container terminal in the port of Cai Mep
It will have a capacity of 15 million teu. Expected an investment of more than 850 million




28/03/2022The nautical technical institute of Torre del Greco is in danger of losing its seat
Confitweapon, heritage to be protected




28/03/2022In 2021 container sales of the CIMC reached a record share
The revenues from the marketing of containers increased by +197,6%




28/03/2022Maersk, agreement for the production of green hydrogen in Egypt
A feasibility study will be carried out by the end of the year




28/03/2022The government in London chooses the hard line with P&O Ferries
Minister Shapps calls on the CEO of the shipping company to resign




28/03/2022Another 500 million euros of European funds in favour of the Blue Economy sector
Presented today the InvestEU Blue Economy fund




28/03/2022Federagents, extending emergency measures also to ports and infrastructure
For the port maritime sector the federation also proposes a shortening of the chain of command




28/03/2022At the route the second phase of Hutchison Ports ' Terminal D in the port of Laem Chabang
It will be completed in three years




28/03/2022It is assuming more and more consistency in Assagents the component of the diport operators
MYS has adhered to the association of Genoese maritime agents




25/03/2022Ok of Puertos del Estado at the new container terminal of TIL/MSC in the port of Valencia
It will be made in three phases




25/03/2022Filt Cgil and Fit Cisl positively assess the entry of MSC into Moby
It wondered the details of the operation and a confrontation on the reorganization process and the new industrial plan




25/03/2022Wan Hai Lines sorts five container ships from 13,100 teu to Samsung Heavy Industries
The salesperman has a value of 659-700 million




25/03/2022OOIL/OOCL records the best annual and semi-annual financial results of its own history
The 2021 financial year was archived with a net profit of more than 7.1 billion (+ 689.4%)




25/03/2022In 2021, river transport of goods in Germany increased by 3.8% percent
That was down -4.9% percent from 2019 percent




25/03/2022MSC will acquire a minority stake in Moby allowing for the company's rehabilitation
The increase in capital is aimed at welcoming Tirrenia into the Strait Administration




24/03/2022Hebblethwaite has admitted that P&O Ferries had violated British regulations by firing seafarers
The RMT trade union has called on the government to prevent ships from the company from sailing




24/03/2022In summer Corsica Sardinia Ferries will employ over 1,800 seafarers, of which half of them are contracted indefinitely
Meeting with Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Uiltransport




24/03/2022In 2021 the profit of HHLA grew by +163,8%
The value of the EBITDA increased by 40.5%




24/03/2022Port of Livorno, signed the contract for the realization of the maritime works of defense and dredgers for the new Darsena Europa
Contextually at the start of the work, the AdSP will flag another race for the new terminal container




24/03/2022Fincantieri closes 2021 with record revenue. Decline in orders
After two years of red, the company has returned to profit




23/03/2022The US Senate has approved the rules on maritime transportation adversated by the World Shipping Council
The WSC believes, however, that the text is better than the one passed in the House




23/03/2022Japan's ONE announces investment of more than 20 billion dollars from here to 2030
The capacity of its container fleet will rise from the current 1.5 million teu to about 2.35 million teu




23/03/2022Last year, a resumption of naval repair activities in Greece was recorded
597 vessels (+ 11.0%) have been submitted to work




23/03/2022Prysmian will expand the production capacity of submarine and terrestrial cables
New establishment in the USA and enhancement of those in Italy, Finland and France




23/03/2022In 2021 the traffic in goods in Tunisian ports grew by 4.8% percent
The cereal is down




23/03/2022P&O Ferries replicates the government : yes, we have been "escorting" crews out of the ships, but everything has happened in terms of the law
Hebblethwaite ensures that the initiative has been adopted as a extrema ratio to ensure the survival of the company




22/03/2022From the first May they will be dropping surcharge on transit rights in the Suez Canal for container carriers, but will increase for other ships
Unchanged for oil tanker and product tanker. They will double for bulk, ro-ro, chimichiere, LNG vessels and other ships




22/03/2022Formed the commission of designation of the new president of Confitarma
It will arrange to collect the nominations




22/03/2022Concurrence calls for the enhancement of the infrastructural axis of competition Parma-La Spezia-Massa
Merlo (Federlogistics) : today more than ever completing the Tibre corridor in its joints is paramount




22/03/2022Assoports, on the safety and health of workers, cannot be transfected
Giampieri : It is necessary to spread even more attention to this crucial issue




22/03/2022Carnival, still heavy the net loss (-1.9 billion) recorded in the first quarter of the 2022 financial year
Resuming revenues, still distant from the pre-pandemic level




22/03/2022At the port of Taranto, an hour of a strike in all the ports
Filt, Fit and Uilt, in one year is the second worker who loses his life during the loading / unloading of wind turbine blades




22/03/2022Fincantieri, da78 million contract for the maintenance of US Navy ships
It is eight minesweeping units of the "Avenger" class




22/03/2022Saints : The Russians understand the strategic role of ports, we least
For the president of Federagents, the PNRR must be redirected to ports and seafood




22/03/2022Fatal accident in the port of Taranto
One worker was left crushed by an iron structure




22/03/2022The race for the first strand of the new commercial port of Fiumicino has taken place
Okay of the Management Committee at the third trance of the loan entered into in 2018 with the EIB




22/03/2022COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co. will carry out two 700-teu electric propulsion cargo carriers
They will be employed on the Yangtze River by the Shanghai Pan Asia Shipping Co




21/03/2022The shipowner Michele D' Amato has died
Mattioli (Confitarma) : He disappears an exponent of the history of our industry




21/03/2022Filt-Cgil and Fit-Cisl, from the Mise first openings for a confrontation on the Moby-Tirrenia dispute
"In the next few days, the unions will be summoned on every single ship," the union said




21/03/2022Sisto (Confitarma) : ships are the best means of ensuring transport as part of the diversification of energy sources
Necessary-he specified-a measure for the " expensive diesel fuel "that can give a" ristor " to the whole fleet




21/03/2022Assshipowners urge to negotiate short trade deals in order to activate new flows of supply of the Italian economy
According to the association, an optimisation of the network of maritime links should also be expected as soon as possible




21/03/2022Nautilus International, in the United Kingdom to ferry crews must be guaranteed the minimum wage
RMT calls on the government in London for an emergency initiative to cancel the layoffs




21/03/2022Genoa Shipbuilding Industries cede Tecships to the De Wave
The company designs, realizes and installs conditioning systems in the naval sphere




21/03/2022Lineas will be the first to introduce a surcharge fuel in the European rail sector
It is currently expected to be between 3.5% and 8.1% per cent of the shipping fee




21/03/2022In the first quarter of 2022 the traffic in goods in the port of Barcelona increased by 8% percent thanks to liquid bulk bulk
Stable the dry bulk. Decline of containers




21/03/2022Today the Labour Party will present a motion to suspend contracts with DP World as a result of the layoffs implemented by P&O Ferries
Parliament will be asked for an emergency vote to prohibit in the UK the practice of dismissal and re-recruitment




21/03/2022Abu Dhabi Ports will operate a multipurpose terminal in the Egyptian port of Sokhna
Agreement also to promote sugar exports through the port of Damietta




18/03/2022Moby, inconceivable-denunciation Filt Cgil-the absence of convocation from Mise and commissioners
Towards the state of agitation of the workers of the maritime group




18/03/2022In the first quarter of this year, Italy's connection to the world's containerized maritime transport network increased
Among the main national ports, Gioia Tauro recorded a 0.9% percent growth, Genova a -10.1% percent decline, La Spezia a decrease of -1.9% percent and Trieste a 2.9% percent rise




18/03/2022The AdSP of the Adriatic Centre-Northern Candida Ravenna to accommodate a regasifier
Red : A sea terminal ready for gas to be transported off the port is already present




18/03/2022Fincantieri has delivered the first of seven new polyvalent patrols to the Italian Navy
They are built at the integrated construction site of Riva Trigoso and Muggiano




18/03/2022ONE Italia has joined the association of the Genoese maritime agents
In Genoa, the company employs 100 people




18/03/2022Belli (Fagioli) is the new president of ESTA
Three-year mandate to guide the European association of road transport and exceptional uplift




18/03/2022In 2021 the revenues of the terminalist group PSA International reached a record level
Net profit marked an increase of 19.9% percent




18/03/2022The London government joins the chorus of accusations over the behavior of P&O Ferries, but takes note of the situation
Nautilus International is asking the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to check whether the company's fleet can still safely navigate




17/03/2022ITF, ETF and Nautilus strongly condemn P&O Ferries
Cotton : We all have to ask ourselves how a company can fire its entire workforce with less than 24 hours ' notice. Port of Dover hopes not to lose a customer




17/03/2022Shock decision by P&O Ferries, first stops the ships and then fires 800 seafarers via Zoom
Lynch (RTM) is one of the most shameful acts in the history of British industrial relations




17/03/2022Fedespedi, finally acknowledged to the activity of the expedited undertaking the international breath that is precisely there
The conference in Rome organized by the Federation together with CNEL and Confetra




17/03/2022Angopi, after more than twenty years at the berth and barcaioli, is again recognized as an important social protection
Reintroduced the discipline of the pension of incapacity for the category




17/03/2022In 2021 the terminals of Hutchison Ports and HPH Trust handled 88 million containers (+ 5%)
The business generated a growth of 29% percent of revenue




17/03/2022Unexpectedly and suddenly P&O Ferries announces the suspension of its maritime services
In the coming hours a communication that will "ensure the long-term economic sustainability" of the company




17/03/2022Port of Los Angeles, record of handling containers handled in February
The total was 585mila containers (+ 7.3%)




17/03/2022In February, Chinese seaports handled 301.5 million tons of international goods (-5.0% percent)
The container traffic amounted to 17.3 million teu (+ 4.1%)




17/03/2022In 2021 the trade between Italy and Germany reached a new record
Poggio (AHK Italien): during 2020 the consolidated relationships have substantially withstood the test of the pandemic returning to grow in 2021 even beyond the levels of 2019




17/03/2022UNCTAD envisages an increase in tariffs for transport services
Upward pressure on prices - warns a preliminary analysis of the effect of the conflict in Ukraine - could soon prevail




16/03/2022Handover to the top of the AdSP of the Central Adriatic Sea
The commissioner, Admiral Giovanni Pettorino, leaves the leadership of the institution to the new president Vincenzo Garofalo




16/03/2022German road haulage and logistics companies are asking for immediate help to deal with the rise in fuel prices
BGL, currently the industry is struggling to survive and is facing challenges of an unprecedented magnitude




16/03/2022Lloyd's Register celebrates 150 years of activity in Italy
"Discovery Princess" is the 75th ship built by Fincantieri in the LR class




16/03/2022Seaspan announces the extension of the charter period of 18 container ships
The deadline has been moved to 2025




16/03/2022Stagnation of freight traffic in Greek ports in the third quarter of 2021
The volumes of cargo handled are -8.5% lower than those of the period July-September of 2019




16/03/2022Luigi Bosi has been appointed Acting Secretary General of the AdSP Ligure Orientale
He shall perform this function until a new Secretary-General is appointed by the Management Committee




16/03/2022Assarmatori, the expensive energy will impose an increase in the cost of ferry tickets
Rossi: this will have an inflationary effect, we cannot hide it, but neither can we expect the service providers to take charge of these increases




16/03/2022Istat has analyzed the impact of the pandemic on the activity of Italian ports
Considerable on the passenger segment; less relevant on goods




16/03/2022Moby crisis, Filt Cgil announces a garrison at the Mise in case of non-convocation
Colombo: we have the right to know what are the strategies ready to guarantee the employment continuity of the approximately six thousand workers of the group




16/03/2022The Council of State of Greece blocks the expansion of the passenger port of Piraeus
The strategic environmental assessment of the new project is missing




15/03/20222021 was still a difficult year for the Swiss railway group SBB
Recorded a net loss of -325.3 million francs




15/03/2022Suez Canal, canceled the discount to ships for liquefied natural gas
Since the first of November the fall had fallen to 15% and today it has been zeroed




15/03/2022The White House launches the FLOW initiative to alleviate supply chain congestion
It involves the sharing of key freight transport information between different parts of the logistics chain




15/03/2022Confitarma calls for an institutional table on energy policy that includes shipping
You also call for subsidies to cope with the rising cost of fuel




15/03/2022Next month the first ships will arrive at the new cruise terminal of the port of Ravenna
D'Imporzano (Ravenna Civitas Cruise Port): the expected touches at the moment are about 90 for an estimate of 130-140 thousand passengers




15/03/2022In 2021, the traffic of goods handled by Italian ports has returned almost to the level of 2019
Giampieri (Assoporti): the unpredictability of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is creating and is destined to create further changes in the flows of goods but also in passenger traffic




15/03/2022Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai ended 2021 with an extraordinary increase in financial results
Evergreen has ordered three 24,000 teu container ships from the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard




15/03/2022In February the traffic of the container in the port of Hong Kong has grown of +7.6%
In the first two months of 2022 decrease of -8.6%




15/03/2022Two large ships ran aground in the USA and the Dominican Republic
The accidents, which did not cause injuries or damage, occurred to the container ship "Ever Forward" and the cruise ship "Norwegian Space"




14/03/2022The BCAA states that it cannot guarantee that the Russian aircraft it has certified are fit for flight
Putin's autarkic strategy for the aviation industry




14/03/2022The IACS board has deliberated the ouster of the Naval Register of Russia
The Russian Maritime Register of Shipping denounces the illegality of the decision and announces an appeal




14/03/2022In February the port of Singapore has enlivened 45,1 million tons of cargo (- 5.0%)
Container goods were pairs to 27,5 million tons (- 3.0%)




14/03/2022The IMO is committed to promoting the creation of a corridor to allow seafarers and ships to leave the Black Sea and Sea of Azov region
Mandated to Kitack Lim to cooperate with stakeholders




14/03/2022Last month the traffic of the container in the port of Long Beach has grown of +3.2%
Increasing full containers at disembarkation and empty containers




14/03/2022Joint transport and UNATRAS, yes and no to the immediate strike of road transport
For the Logistics Association of Sustainable Intermodality, protest actions are not appropriate




14/03/2022Drop in container traffic in the Spanish ports of Algeciras and Valencia in January
The overall figure of goods is growing




14/03/2022The Russian Maritime Register of Shipping reassures the international maritime community
The company highlighted that the Russian Registry is recognized by the maritime administrations of 68 flag states




14/03/2022Spanish port terminal operators are sounding the alarm about the exorbitant increase in the cost of energy
The increase in electricity prices reaches up to +800% and that of diesel is 100-150%




14/03/2022Hapag-Lloyd rents six 14,000 teu container ships from SFL Corporation
The six ships will be used by Evergreen until 2023-2024




14/03/2022Danaos Corporation orders two new 7,100 teu container ships
They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Dalian Shipbuilding




14/03/2022T&E, zero-emission shipping is achieved only with rules that incentivize green infrastructure and sustainable fuels
The organization points out that the FuelEu Maritime proposal risks stimulating even greater demand for gas




14/03/2022Hupac will activate a shuttle train between the port of Trieste and Busto Arsizio
Initially the connection will have a weekly frequency




14/03/2022After eleven years HMM will pay a dividend to its shareholders
Announced the new CEO Kyung-Bae Kim. Suspended two services with the Russian ports of Vostochny and Vladivostok




14/03/2022Approved the DPSS of the Port System Authority of the Sea of Eastern Sicily
Final green light with a measure signed by Minister Giovannini




11/03/2022In 2021, DP World's revenues reached a record high
Turnover grew by +26.3%




11/03/2022In the port of Trapani the landings of components for wind farms begin
After the first four plants arriving in March, a dozen ships are planned to carry another 16 plants




11/03/2022APM Terminals decides to exit the Russian market
Intention to divest the stake in Global Ports has been announced




11/03/2022The AdSP of the Central Adriatic funds for 20 million euros from the Green Ports call
They are intended for the energy infrastructure of port ports




11/03/2022Atlantic Container Line and Finnlines have suspended transport to and from Russia and Belarus
Activate humanitarian initiatives




11/03/2022Greenpeace urges Europe to ban any import of fossil fuels from Russia
Currently - denounces the organization - 69 tankers with Russian gas and oil are headed to Europe




11/03/2022Intercargo calls for the establishment of safe corridors for ships and seafarers stranded in Ukraine
In the region, most of the naval units unable to leave are bulk carriers




11/03/2022Signed the contract for Phase 2 of the overturning at sea of the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
The works have a value of 338.7 million euros




11/03/2022In the United Kingdom, investments of four billion pounds to support shipbuilding
Johnson: Greater UK support for European defence capability in the face of growing Russian aggression




11/03/2022Ok of the IX Commission of the Chamber to the new presidents of the AdSP of Eastern Sicily and Central Adriatic
Green light to the appointments of Di Sarcina and Garofalo




11/03/2022Order to Samsung Heavy Industries for four new 7,000 teu container ships
Contract worth about 496 million dollars




11/03/2022In 2021 the revenues of the Chinese shipowning group COSCO increased by +94.8%
EBIT up by +629.5%




10/03/2022Construction of MSC's new cruise terminal has begun in Miami
It will be ready by the end of 2023




10/03/2022In January the traffic of the goods in the port of Taranto is diminished of the -31.0%
Hint of resumption of containerized cargo




10/03/2022Offer by HAL Holding to acquire the entire share capital of Royal Boskalis Westminster
HAL Investments currently owns 46.2% of Boskalis




10/03/2022The ICS calls for the creation of a maritime corridor to allow ships to leave the territorial waters of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov
Seafarers of all nationalities - underlines the association - are trapped on board ships moored in ports




10/03/2022Conference to present the amendments to the Civil Code regarding the shipping contract
It was organized by Fedespedi, CNEL and Confetra




10/03/2022Global Shippers Forum, the recent operational strategies of containerized shipping carriers damage several economies
Hookham: The effect on national economies, particularly those of developing countries that miss the opportunity to deliver their exports and hinder the recovery of their economies, is particularly negative




10/03/2022Fourth analysis on the efficiency of the logistics corridors used for the import-export of containerized goods in Lombardy, Emilia Romagna and Veneto
It was distributed by Contship Italia and Studi e Ricerche per il Mezzogiorno




10/03/2022From 16 to 19 March at the Verona Fair will be held the first edition of LETEXPO
Event dedicated to sustainable transport and logistics promoted by ALIS and Veronafiere




10/03/2022Hapag-Lloyd signs an agreement to buy compatriot Deutsche Afrika-Linien
In 2021 the net profit of the company led by Rolf Habben Jansen amounted to 9.08 billion euros (+871.2%)




09/03/2022Paolo Massa new sales manager for Southern Europe of Lloyd's Register
He will oversee the markets of Italy, Greece, Spain, France, Turkey, Israel and Cyprus




09/03/2022The Russian Naval Register included among the companies subject to EU sanctions
Sanctions have also been introduced on Russia in the maritime field




09/03/2022Dozens of Ukrainian refugees assisted and hosted by employees of the terminalist company HHLA
Arrived in Hamburg the first two buses with 80 people including women, children and the elderly




09/03/2022Still a quarter of record financial results for the Israeli ZIM
In the whole of 2021, the company's revenues increased by +168,8 percent




09/03/2022Honored asks for Draghi's intervention at Minister Giorgetti to save the Moby
The aim is to reach an agreement that would allow creditors to be paid, " he said in a letter to the European Parliament




09/03/2022In February, Yang Ming's revenues increased by +59.6%
In the first two months of 2022 the growth was +66.8%




08/03/2022The US and UK block hydrocarbon imports from Russia
The American measure also concerns the import of coal




08/03/2022Joint venture of Columbia Shipmanagement and Sea World Management
The new company, based in Monaco, will offer a range of integrated maritime services




08/03/2022Mattioli: on the PNRR it is necessary to involve all the operators of the economy of the sea
The president of Confitarma supported the inapplicability of the increase in the additional NASpI contribution of 0.5% to contracts for the recruitment of maritime personnel




08/03/2022Shell has announced the withdrawal of Russian hydrocarbons from the market
The exit - explained the English company - which will take place gradually in line with the new government guidelines




08/03/2022In February, Evergreen's revenues increased by +86.7%
They amounted to about two billion US dollars




08/03/2022Tomorrow in Milan will open the three days of "Shipping, Forwarding & Logistics meet Industry"
Nicolini (Confetra): we invited the big spending centers of our sector to tell us about the state of the art




08/03/2022Europe depends on Russian gas, but much more on Russian oil
Todts (Transport & Environment): "Gas is, understandably, a concern, but it is oil that finances Putin's war."




08/03/2022ZIM suspends its services to and from Ukraine and Russia
Goods already en route to the two nations will be unloaded at transhipment ports




07/03/2022The Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven shipyard was bought by German entrepreneurs Rönner and Zech
The contract was signed on Friday




07/03/2022In the last quarter of 2021 the revenues of the CMA CGM have increased of +91.2% reaching a new record
The period was archived with a net profit of 6.72 billion dollars (+566.7%)




07/03/2022The dredging of the seabed of the port of Ravenna has begun
The first phase of the "Ravenna Port Hub" project plans to deepen them up to -12.5 meters




07/03/2022Wallenius Wilhelmsen suspends its activities in Russia and Belarus
Wist: We follow the rules and penalties imposed by the Norwegian authorities




07/03/2022Minister Giovannini visiting the ports of Gioia Tauro and Messina
Inaugurated the ship "Iginia" of Rete Ferroviaria Italiana




07/03/2022Konecranes has suspended deliveries to Russia
Liebherr announced the adjustment of the activity to the sanctions imposed on Russia




07/03/2022Evacuated a few dozen seafarers stranded in the ports of Ukraine
They were on board ships in the ports of Olvia and Odessa




07/03/2022On April 11, Grimaldi Lines will inaugurate a ro-pax maritime service between Savona and Porto Torres
The ferry "Zeus Palace" will be used




04/03/2022Pacific International Lines has ordered four 14,000 teu container ships from Jiangnan Shipyard
They can be converted to the use of ammonia as a fuel




04/03/2022RINA has established an Italian Committee for the Decarbonization of the Maritime Sector
Similar initiatives have already been activated in Greece, Northern Europe and Asia




04/03/2022Extraordinary meeting of the IMO council to analyze the impact on shipping of the war in Ukraine
It will take place on 10 and 11 March




04/03/2022On April 8th the conference "Interporti al centro" organized by UIR and Interporto Padova
It will be held at the new Congress Center at the Fair in Padua




04/03/2022Ok of Brussels to aid for the promotion of intermodal transport in Friuli Venezia Giulia
The programme provides for grants of up to EUR 30 million




04/03/2022In Genoa, the first green ship recycling project was successfully completed
San Giorgio del Porto simultaneously dismantled three ships




03/03/2022In 2021, ICTSI handled record container traffic
New historical peak also of economic results




03/03/2022Port of Genoa, approved the project for the development of the eastern nautical pole
Port of Savona, ok to the expansion of the area under concession to Savona Terminal Auto




03/03/2022The proposals of Fercargo, Assoferr and Assologistica to promote the modal shift from rubber to iron
Hearing at the Department of European Policies of the Presidency of the Council




03/03/2022Approved in Cagliari the establishment of the Agency for the port work of transhipment
Deiana: the measure goes to support the workers of the container sector of the Canal Port in the crucial phase of hoped-for revival of traffic




03/03/2022A bulk tank sank near Odessa possibly from a collision with a mine
Save the six crew members of the "Helt"




03/03/2022A seafarer killed by a missile on a ship in the Ukrainian port of Olvia
The Bangladeshi unit "Banglar Samriddhi" has been blocked since February 23 at the airport




03/03/2022Last January the traffic of the goods in the port of Ravenna has grown of +14.2%
In 2021 the traffic of the port of call to and from Ukraine was three million tons (11% of the total traffic of the port) and that to and from Russia of 775 thousand tons (3% of the total traffic)




03/03/2022The Finnish railway group VR interrupts communications with Russian Railways
Passengers with Ukrainian passports will be able to travel for free on the group's trains in Finland




03/03/2022In 2021 the port terminals of the Russian Global Ports have enlivened 1,6 million containers (+2.8%)
Global and regional geopolitical tensions have suddenly reduced the possibility of predicting future developments




03/03/2022Greece urges the IMO to act to ensure the safety of navigation in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov
So far, four attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea have been confirmed, in three of which some seafarers have been injured. The NATO Shipping Centre alerts the maritime community




03/03/2022Order to the South Korean KSOE for the construction of six container ships of 8,000 teu
New order also for three ships for liquefied natural gas




02/03/2022Historical peak of Kuehne+Nagel's annual and quarterly financial results
In 2021 there was a strong increase in the volumes of air shipments and a slight increase in maritime shipments




02/03/2022DFDS provides jobs for Ukrainian employees enlisted to perform military service
All activities with Russia stopped




02/03/2022ICS, nations can no longer invoke force majeure to deny seafarers their rights
Khosla: Two years after the pandemic began, governments now have no more excuses




02/03/2022Global Ship Lease closes an unforgettable year
Youroukos: The current phase discourages speculative orders that were an important feature of previous cycles of rise in the container ship market




02/03/2022Ignazio Messina & C. equips the fleet with advanced telemedicine systems
The provision of equipment to ships which makes it possible to carry out emergency examinations on board the basic spectrum has begun




02/03/2022In the last trimester of 2021 the traffic of the goods in the port of Naples has risen of +9.5%, while in Salerno has fallen of the -3.4%
The entire year was closed by the two airports with increases of +9.4% and +5.7% respectively




02/03/2022Experienced the digital logistics corridor between the ports of La Spezia and Casablanca
The data on the loads of a ship that arrived today in the Moroccan port of call had been anticipated before its departure




01/03/2022CMA CGM also suspends bookings for shipments to and from Russia
Ukrainian employees of the company work from home




01/03/2022The Felicity Ace car carrier is poured down
After the fire that broke out on board on February 16, today the ship lost stability while being towed




01/03/2022INITIATIVE of SOS LOGistica to counter greenwashing practices in the logistics sector
An observatory has been launched in collaboration with LCA Studio Legale and Mediatyche




01/03/2022In February the transits of ships in the Suez Canal have increased of +11.8%
Revenues generated by transit rights grew by +15.1%. Today the new tariff increase comes into force




01/03/2022MSC suspends bookings for shipments to and from Russia
The company will continue to ensure the transportation of essential goods. MSC Cruises cancels stopovers in St. Petersburg




01/03/2022GNV plans 350 new hires
The goal is to have new staff by the end of April




01/03/2022Biden's harsh attack on alliances between container shipping companies
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act passed in the House - denounces the WSC - is deeply wrong
FROM THE HOME PAGE
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of those scrapped in the decade just ending.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interport Union
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
Catania
Di Sarcina: We will immediately begin all the planned actions.
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
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
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by 3.4%
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
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
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In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
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.
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
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
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
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
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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)
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FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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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
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
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
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