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April 2022




29/04/2022Höegh Autoliners orders four more "Aurora" class PCTCs to China's CMHI
The salesperman rises to eight units




29/04/2022The EU Commission authorizes the entry of Hapag-Lloyd into the capital of JadeWeserPort
The German company will acquire 30% percent held by APM Terminals




29/04/2022Singaporean Swire Shipping has bought American ride-hailing company Westwood Shipping Lines
It was ceded by Japan's Sumitomo Warehouse




29/04/2022Approved the 2021 budget of the AdSP of the South Tyrrhenium and Ionian seas
It presents an administration surplus of more than 133 million euros




29/04/2022ESPO, the TRAN Commission of the EU Parliament noted the impact that the inclusion of shipping in the ETS can have on ports
Reassuring-the European ports association explained-that the draft opinion adopted by the parliamentary committee yesterday seeks to find a solution to this problem




29/04/2022Last year the port terminals of the Eurokai group handled 12.3 million containers (+ 13.1%)
In Germany traffic was 7.9 million teu (+ 8.2%), in Italy of 1.8 million teu (+ 13.4%) and in the other foreign terminals of 2.6 million teu (+ 31.2%)




29/04/2022Hapag-Lloyd expects to store the first quarter with a +237 percent growth in operating profit
The company believes the positive trend will continue in the second quarter




28/04/2022Approved the 2021 budget of the AdSP of the Northern Tirreno
Adopted the new Strategic Programming Document of System




28/04/2022The European parliamentary committee TRAN calls on Russia to return the stolen aircraft
Moscow has imposed a new registration of the planes chartered by foreign companies in the Russian aviation registry




28/04/2022Fincantieri will deliver the second corvette for Qatar
It was built in the Muggiano shipyard




28/04/2022Interporto Padova closed 2021 percent with economic results on the rise
The annual financial year was filed with a profit before taxes of 3.5 million euros (+ 24%)




28/04/2022Merlo (Federlogistics) is missing professional figures for cybersecurity in logistics
Cyber piracy is getting more and more aggressive and insidious




28/04/2022Accentuated quarterly decline in CIMC container sales
Minus 21.5% for dry containers and minus 29.6% for reefers




28/04/2022Slala urges the implementation of the project behind the port of Lower Piedmont
Rossini: this is really the last chance




28/04/2022Technical table between the AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas and the Customs Agency
The focus is on digitalization for the relaunch of the port system




28/04/2022Convention AdSP of the Strait - University of Messina for the promotion of the health of port workers
The activities will involve a sample of 200 people who will be followed for 18 months




28/04/2022The final balance sheet and the 2021 annual report of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Deiana: 171 million from the PNRR for the construction of the Ro-Ro Terminal in the Canal Port of Cagliari and for the electrification of the docks




28/04/2022The withdrawal from the Russian market weighs on Wärtsilä's accounts
In the first quarter robust growth in new orders




28/04/2022The resumption of Italian logistics threatened by the effects of the war in Ukraine
Nicolini (Confetra): from an economic point of view, the scenario is one of great uncertainty




28/04/2022DSV closed the first quarter with a record net profit of 4.4 billion Danish kroner (+88.3%)
Revenues increased by +81.8%




28/04/2022The 2021 final balance sheet of the AdSP of the Western Ligurian Sea has been approved
During the year, projects worth more than €910 million were launched




28/04/2022The TRAN Committee of the EU Parliament proposes to tighten sanctions against Russia in the maritime and rail sectors
Request to deny the green light to call in EU ports to all ships that also call at Russian ports along their route




28/04/2022In the year ending March 31, ONE's revenues grew by +109.1%
The net profit is piled to 16,8 billion dollars (+380.9%)




27/04/2022The Vibo Marina headquarters of the Port System Authority of the Southern tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas has been inaugurated
Planned works worth 18 million euros




27/04/2022Santi (Federagenti): the prospects for cruises are positive, but the iconic Venice is excluded from the market
From the Seatrade Cruise in Miami - he announced - the confirmation of the exclusion of the lagoon port of call from the routes of cruise ships




27/04/2022Presented the new School of Higher Education for Ship's Doctors
In autumn in Arenzano the first course divided into 12 days




27/04/2022Cargotec starts 2022 with growing financial results and orders
Revenues increased by +16.6%




27/04/2022The merger agreement of Keppel Offshore & Marine and Sembcorp Marine has been signed
Temasek will hold 33.5% of the new company




27/04/2022Fosen Yard acquires the Stralsund shipyard
Signed a lease with the administration of the Hanseatic city




27/04/2022With a +19.6% of traffic in the first quarter of this year, the port of Trieste is approaching pre-pandemic levels
The decline (in tons) of containerized traffic continues




27/04/2022The trucks and trains that flow to the Bologna Interport are growing
In the first three months of 2022, numbers were decidedly higher than even pre-pandemic




27/04/2022Kerdjoudj-Belkaid (Feport): When the ships stopped in Shanghai arrive en masse in the EU, there will be a risk of disaster
The intervention of the European Commission was requested to avoid the nightmare situation that is looming in 8-12 weeks




27/04/2022Konecranes posted an unsatisfactory quarter in terms of financial results but excellent in terms of new orders
For the first time, the value of orders exceeded one billion euros




26/04/2022In the first three months of this year the traffic in the port of Rotterdam has decreased of -1.5%
The activities of the Dutch airport are weighed down by the consequences of tensions on the energy markets and the war in Ukraine




26/04/2022In the first quarter, Busan was confirmed as the seventh largest container port in the world
The South Korean ports have closed the first three months of 2022 with a total of 7.23 million teu (-1.3%)




26/04/2022In 2020, hauliers handled 77% of goods in the EU
Decline in rail transport and that along inland waterways




26/04/2022Jan Dieleman is the new president of the Global Maritime Forum
He was elected today by the assembly of the organization




26/04/2022Russia aims to remedy the shortage of containers by increasing domestic production
The dry port of Yuzhnouralsky, in addition to being used to increase trade with China, could host a container factory




26/04/2022In 2022, 8.8 million cruise passengers are expected in Italian ports
According to Cemar, the strong recovery trend will continue next year




26/04/2022In the first three months of 2022, UPS revenues increased by +6.4%
The net profit has been of 2,7 billion dollars (- 44.4%)




26/04/2022Agreement to offer the companies of the Nola Business Park a platform dedicated to dropshipping
It was signed by CIS - Interporto Campano and eLogy




26/04/2022In March, freight traffic in Spanish ports declined after 12 consecutive months of growth
In the first trimester of 2022 the traffic has been of 136,7 million tons (+5.7%)




26/04/2022The growth in the financial performance of the Kuehne + Nagel group continues
New quarterly historical records in the segment of maritime shipments




26/04/2022Maersk expects to close the first quarter of 2022 with new record financial results
In the period the volumes of cargoes transported by the fleet decreased by -7%




22/04/2022In the first trimester of this year the traffic in the port of Algeciras has increased of +7.5%
Containerized cargo decreased by -6.1%




22/04/2022Last year the Slovenian trucks transported 98,9 million tons of goods (+8.8%)
Volumes to and from Italy are growing




22/04/2022In February growth of freight traffic in the port of Naples, decline in Salerno
Overall, the airports of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea have enlivened 2.5 million tons of cargo (- 1.2%)




22/04/2022Moscow intends to remove aircraft from the category of registered movable property
According to "Vedomosti", this would allow Russian courts to deal with disputes over aircraft rights




21/04/2022Assarmatori and Confitarma urge to modernize the Navigation Code
The two shipowners' associations illustrate the next challenges that Italian shipping will have to face




21/04/2022The performance of Bureau Veritas' Marine & Offshore division is growing
As of March 31, the class fleet consisted of 11,533 ships




21/04/2022New Rail Link Antwerp-Novara of Hupac
Three rotations will be made per week




21/04/2022The Council of State accepts the appeal of the port authority of Gioia Tauro against Zito Evoluzioni Navali Yacht
The AdSP had declared the concessionary relationship with the company to have lapsed




21/04/2022In March the traffic of the goods in the port of Barcelona has increased of +16.9%
In the first quarter of this year recorded a growth of +10.9%




21/04/2022From this summer two MSC Cruises ships will be powered from land while supporting in two northern European ports
"MSC Virtuosa" and "MSC Poesia" will use cold ironing systems in the ports of Southhampton and Rostock




21/04/2022Among the difficulties that the Russian transport system is facing, soon there will also be that of the shortage of containers
Russian Railways urges to adapt the Russian ports of the Far East to accommodate goods that cannot pass to the west




21/04/2022In the first three months of 2022, DP World's port terminals handled 19.3 million containers
Traffic slightly up by +1.7%




21/04/2022Relaunched the proposal to create a large area behind the port in the lower Piedmont
New lung serving the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado




21/04/2022In 2021 the rail freight traffic in Austria grew by +4.8%
Flows to and from Italy increased by +9.5%




21/04/2022In the first quarter of this year ABB recorded a growth of +21% in new orders
The period was archived with a net profit of 632 million dollars (+21%)




20/04/2022Dover Port officials prevented ITF inspectors from boarding P&O Ferries ferries
Tomorrow a protest is scheduled in front of the headquarters of DP World in London




20/04/2022Third consecutive quarterly decline in container traffic in the port of Antwerp
In the first three months of 2022 the total of cargo handled has recorded a decrease of -1.5%




20/04/2022The Board of Directors of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti has approved the list of candidates for the position of director of Fincantieri
Pierroberto Folgiero will succeed Bono as CEO. Claudio Graziano new president




20/04/2022Seminar of the Youth Group of Assagenti on the boom of maritime freight
Analyzed the trend of tariffs in the segments of containers, dry bulk and liquid bulk




20/04/2022A software to quantify the polluting emissions produced by ships in the ports of La Spezia and Carrara
Program based on the characteristics of the ships present in the ports




20/04/2022The Bimco clarifies what the strategy of decarbonization of shipping should be
The shipowners' association insists on the issue of the attribution of responsibilities and the importance of the adoption at global level of a market-based measure




20/04/2022Ok to the technical-economic feasibility project for the extraordinary maintenance work of the port of Augusta
They will be realized within 18 months




20/04/2022RCG increases the frequency of rail services connecting Austria with Belgian ports and Scandinavia
They are focused on the Linz intermodal terminal




20/04/2022In 2021 the revenues of the Chinese Sinotrans have increased of +47.1%
Decisive increase in the volumes handled by the logistics company




19/04/2022Third consecutive monthly drop in foreign freight traffic handled in March 2022 by Chinese ports
Containers have been pairs to 21,0 million teu (+1.6%)




19/04/2022Kotug buys Seaways International
The Dubai-based company has a fleet of vessels to support the offshore industry




19/04/2022Moscow assures support to Russian companies to solve transport difficulties
A circular confirms the problems caused by the cessation of services with Russia of international carriers




19/04/2022OOCL records a new historical record of quarterly revenues
In the first three months of this year the containerized cargoes transported by the fleet have decreased of -9.2%




19/04/2022Strong contraction of traffic enlivened by the terminals of the Russian Global Ports
In the first quarter the containerized volumes in the Baltic terminals decreased by -15.8%




19/04/2022The decline in quarterly container traffic handled by the port of Hong Kong is accentuated
In the first three months of this year the total was 3.75 million teu (-8.9%)




19/04/2022Political tensions in Libya disrupt oil and gas production
Production ceased at the Al-Sharara and Al-Feel oil fields and stopped activity at the oil port of Zueitina




19/04/2022The Ever Forward container carrier has been de-stranded
It will be towed to the port of Baltimore




15/04/2022In 2021 the revenues of Anek Lines grew by +20.5%
The annual year was closed with a net result after taxes of a negative sign and equal to -40.2 million euros




15/04/2022In the first trimester of this year the traffic of the goods in the port of Augsburg is diminished of the -15,2%
Both liquid bulk (-13.9%) and dry bulk (-40.7%) decreased




15/04/2022With the sanctions on Russia, the port of Antwerp will lose about 5% of the annual volume of traffic
Moscow is the fifth largest trading partner of the Belgian port of call




15/04/2022Free Wheels, the next wild liberalization will give the coup de grace to small road transport companies
It will leave on the field - Franchini denounced - only large groups with few employees and many owners, fake entrepreneurs of themselves, but in reality real exploited workers and without protections of any kind




15/04/2022Yang Ming will buy five new 15,000 teu container ships
Extension of charter contracts for four ships of 11,000 teu. Also decided the purchase of containers




15/04/2022Order to Hyundai Heavy Industries for six new 7,900 teu container ships
Contract to Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries for two PCTC




15/04/2022On April 21, the States General of Logistics of the North West will be held in Alexandria
The relaunch of logistics between PNRR and new economic scenarios




15/04/2022In the first quarter of this year, the port of Long Beach handled a record traffic of 2.5 million containers
New historical peaks in the volumes of full containers on disembarkation and empty containers




14/04/2022In the first trimester of this year the traffic of the container in the port of Gioia Tauro has grown of +28.1%
Enlivened about 812 thousand teu




14/04/2022In the first three months of 2022, the terminals of the Chinese CMPort handled 33 million containers
Traffic up by +3.4%




14/04/2022In the first three months of this year the traffic of goods in Russian ports has grown of +1.2%
Slight decrease (-0.5%) in exports




14/04/2022Order to Fincantieri for two more ships for the offshore wind sector
By October 2021 the same client, Norwind Offshore, had commissioned two first CSOV




14/04/2022Two hundred ships were refueled in the port of Singapore with fuel containing pollutants
Fuel dispensed with high concentrations of organo-chlorinated




13/04/2022Noli Mazza, for 39 years "voice" of the Confitarma, leaves the shipowning confederation
This association - he underlined - has now become my home, my family




13/04/2022Meyer and Fassmer bought Neptun Ship Design, Germany's largest ship design company
He was part of MV Werften, for which bankruptcy proceedings were initiated




13/04/2022Agreement between the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic and the Guardia di Finanza on the resources of the PNRR
Pallini: the goal - is to create the conditions so that the opportunity represented by the huge resources can unfold efficiently and promptly, in a framework of legality and security




13/04/2022The Genoese De Wave bought the Finnish FCR Finland
The company specializes in the construction and installation of elements and fittings of passenger ships




13/04/2022In the first three months of 2022 the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles has grown of +3.5%
In March they were enlivened 959 thousand teu (+0.1%)




13/04/2022In the first trimester of this year the port of Singapore has enlivened 9,1 million containers (- 2.5%)
Overall, freight traffic decreased by -3.6%




12/04/2022Delo proposes a solution to prevent sanctions from having a heavier impact on Russian foreign trade
It consists of transferring non-energy exports to Far East ports and transporting more coal and less restricted cargo to western ports




12/04/2022Fine over 3.7 million euros of antitrust to Caronte & Tourist
For the AGCM, the company abused its dominant position in the transport of passengers by car by charging too expensive prices




12/04/2022New Western Mediterranean Service - West Coast of Central and South America of Hapag-Lloyd
The first departures at the beginning of May




12/04/2022Exports of Ukrainian agricultural products depend on the unblocking of the ports of Odessa and Nikolaev
Even before the war, most of these volumes passed through the two airports




12/04/2022The number of acts of piracy against ships is stable
The area most at risk is the Singapore Strait. In recent days, an attack off the coast of Ghana has been foiled by the Italian Navy




12/04/2022Hyundai Glovis confirms its upcoming entry into the liquefied natural gas shipping market
15-year contract with Australian Company Woodside




11/04/2022Filt Cgil, withdraw all amendments to the Competition Bill, otherwise strike in the ports
Colombo: they represent a real and gratuitous threat to port workers




11/04/2022In 2021, 2,389 maritime accidents occurred in European Union waters
Seven ships sunk




11/04/2022New historical record of quarterly revenues of the Taiwanese Yang Ming and WHL
Figures up by +71.3% and +108.5% respectively on the same period of 2021




11/04/2022The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the International Port Community Systems Association
Summary: the PCS today is an indispensable competitive tool to meet the increasingly necessary needs of interoperability




11/04/2022New terminal in the port of Rotterdam for the import of green hydrogen
It will be produced by the Dutch Gasunie, HES International and Vopak




11/04/2022Two port workers who were dealing drugs in the port of La Spezia were arrested
Ordinance of obligation to stay against a third party




08/04/2022ILO and IMO call for urgent action to protect the thousand seafarers of one hundred ships stranded in Ukraine
Letter to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Committee of the Red Cross and Médecins Sans Frontières




08/04/2022Last February the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado have enlivened 5,2 million tons of goods (+16.6%)
Total volume down both on February 2020 (-3.1%) and on February 2019 (-1.7%)




08/04/2022Massolo appointed president of the Italian National Association of Maritime Trainers
The organization represents the national network of training centers in the maritime field




08/04/2022In February the traffic of the goods in the port of Ravenna has increased of +20.3%
Growth of +14.2% is expected in the first quarter of 2022




08/04/2022CMA CGM formalizes the acquisition of the logistics company GEFCO
The European Commission has provisionally authorized the operation




08/04/2022Evergreen celebrates new historical records of monthly and quarterly revenues
In the first three months of 2022 the turnover grew by +89.9%




08/04/2022In 2021 the sales of containers produced by COSCO Shipping Development increased by +89.9%
This commercial activity generated revenues of 31.3 billion yuan (+161.3%)




08/04/2022Maersk establishes the airline Maersk Air Cargo
Star Air's activities will converge




08/04/2022SAAM Towage buys Canadian ship trailer companies Stanrdard Towing and Davies Tugboat
They have three tugs used in ports of call on the west coast of Canada




07/04/2022Confitarma will present proposals for the development of cold ironing
Mattioli: the involvement of port users is essential to avoid rain interventions




07/04/2022The Sicilian Region has transferred the management of the ports of Gela and Licata to the AdSP of Western Sicily
Agreement signed this morning in Palermo




07/04/2022Fedespedi takes stock of the performance of the economy and transport
Published the latest issue of the quarterly economic information of the Study Center




07/04/2022The Port System Authorities of Puglia sign an agreement with Intesa Sanpaolo
In particular, financial support for small and medium-sized enterprises is envisaged




07/04/2022Frontline and Euronav announce a merger plan
The new company will have a fleet of 146 tankers




07/04/2022Agreement to create a logistics hub of the Italian agri-food sector
It was signed by Coldiretti, Consorzi Agrari d'Italia, Cai RE, Assologistica and Confetra




07/04/2022The US is wondering about its dependence on containers produced in China
Vekich (FMC): We need to incentivize a manufacturing base in the United States that is able to produce the essential equipment to meet the needs of our exporters




07/04/2022A new intermodal connection has been activated between the port of Trieste and the Interporto of Cervignano
Make two weekly rotations, with a forecast of doubling the frequency




06/04/2022In Porto Marghera the quay is ready to accommodate cruise ships that are forbidden to arrive at the maritime station of Venice
This year, 200 ports of call of cruise units are expected at the Venetian port, of which 32 at the new quay




06/04/2022The ESC again urges the EU Commission to rectify the distortion in the maritime container transport market
The Association of European Shippers points out that the position of the USA with regard to the problem is not at all that exposed by Margrethe Vestager




06/04/2022Port of Singapore, zero port fees for ecological port ships
The charge will be suspended for five years




06/04/2022In 2021 the Greek group Attica recorded a recovery of +19.8% of revenues
The year was closed with a net loss of -13.2 million euros




06/04/2022Hupac will increase the frequency of the Barcelona-Busto Arsizio rail link
Five rotations will be made per week




06/04/2022Order to the South Korean Daehan Shipbuilding for four container ships of 7,200 teu
The company entered the container carrier market at the end of 2021




06/04/2022The EU closes its ports to only a few Russian ships
To be excluded, in fact, are those (the majority) that transport agricultural and food products, humanitarian aid and energy products




05/04/2022The Ukrainian Seafarers' Union calls on shipowners not to embark Russian personnel
In the port of Mariupol a merchant ship was hit by a bullet and caught fire




05/04/2022Confitarma explains how to ensure the competitiveness of the Italian flag
Gavarone: the International Register is a necessary but no longer sufficient condition to ensure the competitiveness of our companies




05/04/2022The fund manager DIF buys 49% of the port division of the Spanish Boluda
The company operates eight container terminals in Spain and the Canary Islands




05/04/2022Contract in Vard (Fincantieri) for an innovative fishing vessel
The new unit will have a length of 84 meters




05/04/2022The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea has formalized the regulation for the reduction of anchorage fees for 2021
The measure regulates the methods of calculation to define the discount




05/04/2022Awarded the dredging works for the enlargement of the access channel to the port of Livorno
They will be carried out in 120 days




05/04/2022TX Logistik increases the frequency of the Leipzig-Verona intermodal connection
Make eight weekly rotations




05/04/2022TMEIC buys the port automation division of the Spanish Orbita
The company's clientele consists mainly of Iberian terminal operators




04/04/2022In 2021, Liebherr's revenues in the crane sector for the maritime sector fell by -6.9%
The German group closed the year with a net profit of 545 million euros




04/04/2022In the first quarter of 2022 the Suez Canal was crossed by 5,303 ships (+15.8%)
At the end of March 2021, traffic had been interrupted for six days due to the stranding of the "Ever Given"




04/04/2022In 2021 the traffic of the container in the German ports has increased of +5.9%
Decrease of -1.5% on 2019




04/04/2022Assarmatori has opened a representative office in Brussels
The shipowners' association intends to monitor the EU's strategic issues even more actively




04/04/2022On January 1, 2023, a new tariff system for transits in the Panama Canal will come into force
Simplification of the calculation of tolls is envisaged




04/04/2022Change at the top of APM Terminals
On the first of July, CEO Morten Engelstoft will step down from Keith Svendsen




01/04/2022PSA buys ceres Halifax from the port of Halifax
With the acquisition, the Singaporean company operates the two container terminals of the Canadian airport




01/04/2022CMA CMG is about to acquire Gefco
Russia's RZD would sell 75% of the capital




01/04/2022Evergreen declares general failure due to the stranding of the Ever Forward
So far, attempts to put it back in place since March 20 have been in vain




01/04/2022It cannot be us - the British ports stress - who ascertain compliance with the rules on the minimum wage for seafarers
Ballantyne (BPA): Ports are not the competent authorities to enforce the rules on employee salaries or working conditions in the maritime sector




01/04/2022Kombiverkehr will increase the frequency of services between Benelux-Germany and Italy
Inauguration of a new connection and increase in departures




01/04/2022COSCO Shipping Ports closed 2021 with record revenues
Recorded a net profit of 405,8 million dollars (+8.6%)




01/04/2022COSCO expects to close the first quarter of 2022 with record earnings
An EBIT of 39.3 billion yuan (+98%) and a profit for shareholders of 27.6 billion (+78.6%) are expected




01/04/2022Sardinian AdSP - Navy agreement to complete the process of reconversion of the historic port of Cagliari
The entire waterfront will be dedicated to recreational tourism functions, able to accommodate even maxi yachts




01/04/2022Agreement signed for the sale of Bolloré Africa Logistics to the MSC Group
The sale will take place for 5.7 billion euros




01/04/2022The transformation of 74 special members of the CULMV of Genoa into ordinary members has been approved
Green light from the Management Committee to the progressive early retirement of 89 members of the CULMV and the CULP of Savona
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ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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