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June 2022




30/06/2022CMA CGM reduces maritime tariffs for imports to France
Discount of 500 euros for 40-foot containers




30/06/2022In 2021 new orders to German naval suppliers grew by 14.3% percent
The turnover was down -2.5% percent




30/06/2022At Sorrento initiative to bring the boys from all over the world closer to the maritime sector
The aim is to raise awareness of the respect of the sea and the environment. Appointment at MSC Sporting Center




30/06/2022No offer for the realization of the new foranea dam of the port of Genoa
Gone deserts the race




30/06/2022Tugful Mediterranean brings to an end the acquisition of Keppel Smit Towage and Maju Maritime
With the operation it becomes the third largest port truck operator in the world




30/06/2022Last year the ports of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov handled 558.3 million tons of cargo
Increase of 1.1% percent on 2020 percent




30/06/2022On Saturday, the annual meeting of the Union Pilots of the Ports will be held in Alberobello
The title is : "Pilots of the ports : professionalism, loyalty, respect."




30/06/2022Assologistic applauds the insertion of the figure of logistics in the Civil Code
Finally-underlines the association-the legislature recognizes the existence and role of logistics within the codicial system, giving him the rank of specific contract within the regulation of contract contracts




30/06/2022Okay of the Management Committee to the Organic Plan of the 2021-2023 Port of Genoa and Savona-Going scans
Deliberate a contribution of 139mila euro to the CULP savonese for costs incurred in the January-March period 2022




29/06/2022Transport & Environment dissatisfed for exemptions to the planned EU climate rules that would enjoy aircraft and ships
They do not like the proposed transitional measures for maritime transport for small islands




29/06/2022The finance of the Region Friuli-Venezia Giulia acquires a stake in Infoera (Circle)
The aim is to support the growth of the company by expanding relations with the port world and with the territory of Trieste and the FVG




29/06/2022Free via Livorno to plan to free up areas in the Port Passengers and for the redefinition of the areas dedicated to multipurpose traffic
A proposal for the enlargement of the docking platform of Calata Sgarallino has been presented




29/06/2022On July 14 I will arrive the first ship of the new feeder service with Port Said of Maersk
It will have weekly frequency




29/06/2022Green light of the EU Council on the inclusion of sea transport emissions in the EU ETS
The redistribution of 3.5% percent of the shares auctioned to the most dependent states by shipping is planned. Proposals for transitional measures for small islands, for navigation in winter and for maritime trails subject to public service obligations




29/06/2022T. Mariotti has delivered a new luxury cruise ship for expeditions to the Seabourn
Next year, the completion of a second unit is planned




29/06/2022The cruise terminal of Genting HK on the island of Langkawi, Malaysia, is being sold
A tender with a deadline of July 29 is underway




29/06/2022Helsinki Shipyard confirms the sale of the new cruise ship SH Vega to Swan Hellenic
The Cypriot company will become sole proprietor of the unit




29/06/2022New agreements to increase Ukrainian exports through the western borders of the nation
Concordate with Moldova the reactivation of the Berezine-Basarabasca railway line. DP World will carry out a ro-ro terminal in the Romanian port of Constance




28/06/2022The flow of traffic in the Trieste-Fernetti Interport has been growing
The year 2021 was filed with a profit of 73mila euros




28/06/2022Brussels has agreed to a new Italian programme of cabinet-level transport aid
It has a value of around 40 million euros




28/06/2022Port of Livorno, agreement on the renewal of the integrative contract of workers in Seatrag
It averted the strike hypothesis




28/06/2022Nomisma establishes its own division on maritime activities
It is led by an address committee




28/06/2022Stations Maritime closed down 2021 percent with a net profit of 1.2 million euros
Renewed the Board of Directors




28/06/2022The Global Shippers Forum proposes a more accurate indicator to assess the degree of concentration of the containerized shipping market
Hookham : The current indicators see only one part of the picture




28/06/2022The IMO and EU standards for the environment will result in an increase in the operational costs of the ro-pax vessels that appears unsustainable
Two studies by Assshipowners and RINA warn that the problem (the crisis?) is imminent. Between 275 million and 380 million euros are the extra costs of the Italian cabinet-level fleet




28/06/2022Assiterminal calls for measures to facilitate the investment of port terminalists in rail link infrastructure
Also call for changes in the criteria for adjusting the measure of the concessional fee




28/06/2022In the shipyard 3. Maj has launched a new luxury cruise ship for Scenic expeditions
For navalmeccanica - said Minister Filipovic - we will support solutions that allow us to create the conditions for the continuation of production and reduce losses




27/06/2022Mattarella received Emanuele Grimaldi and Guido Grimaldi
Meeting this morning at the Quirinale




27/06/2022Contributions of 220 million euros for gas liquefaction plants and LNG and Bio-LNG transport
The funds are also intended for the purchase of bunkering vessels




27/06/2022Thamm (Costa) and Vago (MSC) reassure VTP employees on their intention to support the relaunch of cruises in Venice
Expressed the hope that Marghera can soon become a valid and viable solution also in the long term for the landings of white ships




27/06/2022Fedespedi presents its periodic analysis of the containerized shipping market
In the first trimester of 2022 the traffic of the container has suffered a decline of the -2.4%




27/06/2022Saints (Federagenti): too little is said about ports
This - he stressed - does not mean that everything is fine




27/06/2022Bureau Veritas certification of the correct loading of containers
Also check on the possible presence in the container of parasites and pests




27/06/2022In 2021 the net turnover of the Spanish navalmeccanico group Navantia grew by +20%
Contraction of -10% of the order book




27/06/2022Saipem sells an FPSO to BW Energy for $73 million
The ship is operated in Brazil




27/06/2022In the autumn, Ukraine could be invited to accede to the Convention on a Common Transit Procedure
Mission to Ukraine by representatives of DG TAXUD and Croatia, Turkey and the United Kingdom




27/06/2022DB Schenker buys the American trucking and logistics company USA Truck
The transaction will be valued at approximately $435 million




24/06/2022Carnival closed the March-May quarter with a net loss of more than -$1.8 billion
Revenues recovered by +4,702.0%




24/06/2022New delivery of works for the construction of the container terminal of the port of Augsburg
Three docks will be built for a development of about 600 meters




24/06/2022In Ancona Fincantieri launched the Viking Saturn
The Viking cruise ship will become operational in April 2023




24/06/2022ESPO calls for the establishment of the EU ETS Emissions Trading Scheme outlined by the European Parliament
Ryckbost: Further refinement may be needed, but now all the useful elements for a solution are on the table




24/06/2022Another quarter of record revenue for FedEx
In the period March-May of this year have piled to 24,4 billion dollars (+8.1%)




23/06/2022Presented in Germany a plan to create a primary rail network for passengers and freight with high performance
Hosseus (ZDS): in the creation of high-speed corridors give the highest priority to German seaports on the North Sea and the Baltic Sea




23/06/2022Assarmatori, the exemption from the EU ETS of sea routes operated under a public service contract is good
Messina: perplexity for the provision of mandatory contractual clauses on the transfer of costs from the owner to the operator of the ship




23/06/2022Satisfaction of the Greek Shipowners' Association with the allocation of EU ETS costs to commercial operators of ships
Travlos: The European Parliament demonstrates its determination to promote solutions that take into account the proposals of the shipping industry as a strategic partner of the EU




23/06/2022The recovery of international trade in services is continuing
The rise in the air passenger transport index is the highest among those that make up the specific composite indicator of the WSC




23/06/2022WSC, no to the transfer of EU ETS costs to ship operators only
Butler: Rapid investments in environmentally friendly ships and fuels require the EU ETS to involve all parties: ship operators, charterers and shipowners




23/06/2022In the first five months of this year the traffic of the goods in the Spanish ports has increased of +7.3%
Containerized cargo decreased by -2.4%




23/06/2022Fincantieri starts the construction of the first of two cruise ships for TUI Cruises in Monfalcone
They will be delivered in 2024 and 2026




22/06/2022Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed president of the International Chamber of Shipping
He succeeds Esben Poulsson who has held the position since 2016




22/06/2022Greater administrative and financial autonomy, among the requests of the Italian Port System Authorities
Giampieri: it is necessary to give quick answers to the needs of companies




22/06/2022The EU Parliament votes in favour of including maritime and road transport in the European Emissions Trading Scheme
ECSA's satisfaction with the transfer of costs to the commercial operators of the vessels and the creation of a sectoral fund. Also applauded by Transport & Environment




22/06/2022Navios Maritime Partners buys two new 7,700 teu dual fuel container ships
They cost $241.2 million. Option for two more ships




22/06/2022Costa will entrust two ships to Carnival which will operate them in the North American market
The recovery of cruises in Asia, the market for which they were designed, was slower




22/06/2022Published the call for the feasibility design of cold ironing in the ports of Sardinia
For the electrification of the Sardinian docks, the PNRR has allocated 70.83 million euros in funding




22/06/2022ANAVE calls for a growth of the Spanish merchant fleet in view of the strategic nature of the sector
Spain - underlined Vincente Boluda - needs a national policy on merchant shipping




22/06/2022Record order to Samsung Heavy Industries for the construction of 14 LNG ships
The orders have a value of about three billion dollars




22/06/2022Kent and Lefebvre d'Ovid bring Crystal Cruises back to life
Buy the ships "Crystal Serenity" and "Crystal Symphony" that will return to sea next year




21/06/2022Ok of the European Commission to Italy's aid to rail freight transport companies
Funds of EUR 374 million will be disbursed




21/06/2022Alessandro Pitto has been appointed president of Fedespedi
Renewed the governing bodies




21/06/2022RFI, race for two fast dual fuel ships for the Strait of Messina
Option for the supply of a third ship




21/06/2022New bitumen traffic at the port of Civitavecchia downloaded in ship to truck mode
Expected a volume of 70-90 thousand tons per year




21/06/2022Americraft Marine (Libra group) buys the US shipyard St. Johns Ship Building
The aim is to build ships, particularly for the offshore wind industry, that meet the requirements of the US Jones Act




21/06/2022DHL buys Australian Glen Cameron
The company has over 820 employees and a fleet of a thousand trucks




21/06/2022Fagioli has formed a 50:50 joint venture with Australia's Monadelphous
The aim is to exploit the opportunities of the expected growth of the Australian market in particular in the oil & gas, mining and infrastructure sectors




21/06/2022A virtual museum to introduce eight Adriatic ports
On a multimedia platform, the airports of Ancona, Venice, Trieste, Ravenna, Rijeka, Zadar, Dubrovnik and Split present the maritime and territorial culture




21/06/2022In May the port of Valencia has enlivened 477 thousand containers (+0.2%)
In the first five months of 2022 they were pairs to 2,18 million teu (- 6.3%)




21/06/2022In the first three months of 2022 the French ports have enlivened 73,1 million tons of goods (+6.7%)
The figure represents a decrease of -10.5% on the same period of the pre-pandemic year of 2019




20/06/2022New railway association
It will represent the interests of the railway logistics sector in the institutions




20/06/2022Swan Hellenic is confident that he can get hold of the second class cruise ship "Vega"
The first departure of the "SH Vega" was set for July 20 from Tromso




20/06/2022The Russian MODUL activates a direct maritime service St. Petersburg - Nhava Sheva
A ship with 1,094 containers set sail




20/06/2022The EU's fleet of commercial vessels is growing more slowly than the global fleet
First edition of the European Maritime Safety Report




20/06/2022HMM will long-term rent two 7,700 teu container ships
Investment of 408.8 million dollars to operate the two ships for 14 years




20/06/2022G4 Logistics will create a new logistics hub for Oil & Gas in Tuscany
Ati is owned by MVN Logistics, MEDLOG (MSC group), Fagioli and Fratelli Foppiani




20/06/2022In May the port of Algeciras has enlivened 407 thousand containers (+5.5%)
In the first five months of 2022 there were 1.95 million (+0.9%)




20/06/2022After twenty years of detention, yesterday the maritime connection between Cyprus and Greece was reactivated
It is made by the new company Scandro Holding with the ro-pax "Daleela"




17/06/2022The EU Commission approves an Italian rail transport support programme
Aid amounting to EUR 130 million




17/06/2022Angopi, the port docks must remain state-owned spaces
Bertorello: the invisible hand of the market must be flanked by the visible hand of the State




17/06/2022The World Shipping Council implicitly accuses the US government administration of schizophrenic behavior
On the one hand, the Federal Maritime Commission absolves containerized shipping carriers with full formula. On the other hand, Washington continues to accuse them of damaging the US economy




17/06/2022Memorandum of Understanding for the Interregional Ionian SEZ Puglia-Basilicata
It was signed by the Ionian Sea Port System Authority and the extraordinary commissioner of the Ionian SEZ government




17/06/2022Fincantieri will build for the US Navy the third missile frigate of the "Constellation" class
The value of the contract option is about 536 million dollars




17/06/2022Ukrainian cereals could be exported through Moldova
Possible hub the international free port of Giurgiulesti. The need is to transport at least four million tons per month




17/06/2022SLALA relies on Alessandria Smistamento to bring Switzerland closer to the docks of genoa and Savona-Vado ports
Rossini: "What has not been achieved for over 40 years is now at hand"




17/06/2022Offensive and threatening writings against the president of the AdSP of the Strait
Solidarity with Mega was expressed by the National Association of Port Companies




17/06/2022The Spanish logistics group Logista acquires control of its compatriot Transportes El Mosca
Agreement to buy 60% of the capital and then the remaining 40% within three years




16/06/2022FBH reorganizes its activities in the logistics sector by creating ALS Spa
The operating sub-holding specializes in the management of outsourced warehouses




16/06/2022Today in Barcelona the baptism of the new flagship of Costa Cruises
"Costa Toscana" has a gross tonnage of 185 thousand tons




16/06/2022Last year the traffic of the goods in the Greek ports was of 149,6 million tons (- 0.6%)
Growth of +27.7% in passengers and +39.3% in rolling stock




16/06/2022Tomorrow in Venice an Angopi conference entitled "Ports: what functions and public goods?"
Among other things, the repercussions of the growing tensions at international level on Italian ports will be discussed




16/06/2022MSC in talks to buy cruise terminal operator Global Ports Holding
The offer could be made official by July 13




16/06/2022Last month the traffic of goods in Chinese seaports decreased by -1.9%
The volume of cargoes traded with foreign countries alone fell by -1.6%




15/06/2022CLIA calls on governments to make more efforts to enable the decarbonisation of the cruise industry
Vague: ensuring fair incentives and the development and accessibility of the necessary infrastructure. Public investment in ports for cold ironing was also urged




15/06/2022Last month, the port of Los Angeles handled the third largest volume of containerized cargo ever
In the first five months of 2022 recorded a decrease of -0.3% in flow




15/06/2022MSC has joined the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association
Dirk Van de Velde on the board of directors of the organization




15/06/2022In May the traffic of the goods in the port of Barcelona has grown of +21.7%
The containers have been pairs to 333 thousand teu (+18.5%)




15/06/2022Santi confirmed at the helm of Federagenti
This was decided today by the shareholders' meeting




15/06/2022Last month the traffic of the container in the port of Hong Kong is decreased of the -3.8%
In the first five months of 2022 the decrease was -6.4%




15/06/2022Costa Cruises establishes a department dedicated to decarbonization
A new generation of exhaust gas purification systems is being developed




15/06/2022Memorandum of Understanding AdSP of the Northern Adriatic - Guardia di Finanza for the correct use of the resources of the PNRR
The aim is to ensure transparency and fairness in the use of funds




15/06/2022In the first quarter of 2022, ocean containerized carriers recorded record EBIT
Sea-Intelligence highlights the exceptional growth in the ratio of operating profit to volumes of containerized cargo transported




15/06/2022Wärtsilä buys Canada's PortLink Global
The Vancouver-based company develops technological solutions to increase the efficiency of ports and maritime transport




14/06/2022New intermodal service from the PLT terminal in Trieste to Central and Eastern Europe
It has a weekly frequency




14/06/2022Port of Livorno, green light to the financing of the Raccordo project
The connection between the Vespucci Interporto and the Collesalvetti-Vada line will be included in the RFI 2022-2026 program contract




14/06/2022The Ocean Shipping Reform Act 2022 awaits only the signature of US President Biden
The World Shipping Council said it was "stunned by the continued misrepresentation of the industry by representatives of the U.S. government."




14/06/2022In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna was affected by the impact of the war in Ukraine
Total down by -17.2%




14/06/2022Paolo Pessina has been reconfirmed as president of Assagenti Genova
The new board of directors and the other statutory bodies have been elected for the two-year period 2022-2024




14/06/2022Germany's tkMS buys MV Werften's Wismar shipyard
In 2024, the production of submarines could be started




14/06/2022The long social peace on the German docks is in danger of ending
On Friday, Ver.di interrupted negotiations with ZDS, considering the offer presented far below the guarantee of maintenance of the real wage




14/06/2022Lineas activates a new train service between Belgium and Italy
Connection between the terminals of Ghent and Piadena




13/06/2022Agreement between the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic and Intesa Sanpaolo for the development of port activities and the economy
Allocated a ceiling of one billion euros of new credit




13/06/2022Six new Gottwald mobile cranes for the MST terminal in Porto Marghera
They have a capacity of 125 tons




13/06/2022The project to extend the Lötschberg Base Tunnel has been approved in Switzerland
The aim is to increase the capacity of rail passenger and freight traffic




13/06/2022In April the traffic of goods in the ports of Campania has decreased of -3.9%
In Naples growth of +3.6%. In Salerno, a drop of -11.8%




13/06/2022Assagenti asks for certain times for the execution of five projects that Genoa and its port cannot do without
They are: Third Pass, Railway Node, Motorway Gutter, digitalization and new port dam




13/06/2022In the next six to nine months, the momentum of the economy in OECD nations could lose strength
Considerable uncertainties related to the war in Ukraine and supply chain dysfunctions




13/06/2022Last month the traffic of the goods in the port of Singapore fell of the -8.3%
In the first five months of 2022 the decrease was -5.0%




13/06/2022HMM activates a digital platform for reservations
Initially the online service, it is available for exports from Korea




13/06/2022Goods traffic from Russian ports was stable in May
Growth in volumes handled by the ports of call of the Sea of Azov-Black Sea and Arctic basins. Decline in other regions




10/06/2022Outcome of MEPC 78: The World Shipping Council sees the glass half full. At the ICS it seems almost empty
Ok to the establishment of an Emission Control Area in the Mediterranean




10/06/2022In May the traffic of the container in the port of Long Beach is decreased of the -1.8%
However, this is the second largest volume ever




10/06/2022Tarasis (Intercargo) urges governments to take steps to accelerate research and development of zero-emission technologies for shipping
The commercial development of these solutions - he highlighted - is under the direct control of other stakeholders and not of the shipowners




10/06/2022In May, the revenues of Wan Hai Lines increased by +65.1%
In the first five months of this year the growth was +89.6%




10/06/2022On June 15, an event on the ecological transition in ports will be held in Trieste
The projects and objectives of the ports of Trieste and Venice will be presented




10/06/2022NRF believes that containerized imports into the U.S. will increase in the summer and then decline in the fall
An unknown factor is the outcome of the labor negotiations between the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore & Warehouse Union




09/06/2022Green light from Brussels to 70 million for Italian shipping companies penalized by the pandemic
Aid for lost revenue in the period between 10 March and 30 June 2020




09/06/2022The shipowners' associations Assarmatori and ANAVE highlight the critical elements of the proposal for the inclusion of shipping in the EU ETS
Catani: it is necessary to avoid taking untimely decisions that risk going against the objectives set in terms of sustainability




09/06/2022Hapag-Lloyd is fined in the USA for violating the rules on the costs of demurrage and detention
The company will have to pay its millions of dollars to the Treasury Department




09/06/2022MSC aims at a further development of the transport of liquid goods in flexitank
They can hold up to 24 thousand liters of non-dangerous loads




09/06/2022In May, Yang Ming's revenues increased by +40.9%
In the first five months of this year the rise was +64.3%




09/06/2022ABS releases to SHI the AIP for a neo-Panamax container ship design powered by ammonia
Ahn: Samsung Heavy Industries will be a technology leader with a focus on research and development




09/06/2022New China-Italy rail service of Contship Italy and Bahnoperator
Initially the frequency will be weekly and then rise to biweekly




08/06/2022Ok from Brussels to the 55 million euros of aid to intermodal transport in Italy
It is aimed in particular at the modernization of equipment




08/06/2022The European Parliament is voting against the inclusion of shipping in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme
Dardenne (T&E): Ambitious measures for maritime and road transport have been delayed. Grimaldi (ALIS): averted the risk of a modal back shift with the return of millions of trucks on the highways




08/06/2022The port of Toulon will be equipped with the largest cold ironing system in France
The project will be carried out by a consortium formed by ABB, Eiffage Construction and Fauché




08/06/2022On June 22 in Rome will be held the public assembly of Assoporti
The theme is "Ports do not stop"




08/06/2022In 2021, the incidence of transport costs on the value of Italian import-export rose for the second consecutive year
Significant worsening of the deficit of merchant transport in Italy's balance of payments, which was equal to the record value of -10.9 billion euros




08/06/2022In May, Evergreen's revenues grew by +69.7%
In the first five months of 2022 the increase was +87.6%




08/06/2022Capital Product Partners buys three 13,278 teu container ships and a 174,000 cubic meter LNG vessel
Sold two container carriers of 8,266 teu




08/06/2022Intesa DNV - Saronic Ferries for a fleet of zero-emission ferries
Memorandum of understanding to develop an all-electric vessel




08/06/2022Cooperation agreement between the Greek ports of Patras and Thessaloniki
Among the objectives, the promotion of intermodal transport




08/06/2022Order to the South Korean KSOE for the construction of six container ships of 8,000 teu
The value of the contract is about 739 million dollars




07/06/2022For BIMCO, the containerized shipping market could be close to deterioration
Forecasts for the solid and liquid bulk transport segments are more optimistic




07/06/2022Project for the construction of ships for the transport of large capacity liquid carbon dioxide
It is carried out by ABS, HHI and the Marshall Islands Maritime Administration




07/06/2022Spinelli expands the area under management in the port of Genoa
Ok of the Management Committee to the release of an additional 1,340 square meters




07/06/2022Singaporean Sing Fuels buys Greek bunkering company Prime's Bunkers
Planned investments to increase staff and expand services




07/06/2022The volumes of Ukrainian cereals transported on the Danube are growing, but the rates of transport services are increasing significantly
Moskalenko (UDP) assures that the growth in the size of the company's fleet will have the effect of stabilizing prices




06/06/2022The Global Shippers Forum fears that the decarbonization of shipping will bring another inflationary boost
The association urges the IMO to ensure that it does not lead to a further increase in freight prices and that costs are not passed on to customers




06/06/2022The Canadian pension fund CDPQ invests in the port of Jebel Ali
It will also acquire stakes in the Jebel Ali Free Zone and the National Industries Park. Five billion dollars made available




06/06/2022MSC Cruises' fleet is back up and running
Yesterday the "MSC Musica" departed from the port of Monfalcone




06/06/2022Finnlines has taken delivery of the last of three new ships of the "Eco" class
They can carry 5,800 linear meters of rolling stock




06/06/2022EU sanctions do not work in the case of the maritime transport of Russian oil
This was denounced by the British newspapers "The Independent" and "The Sunday Times"




06/06/2022Seventh consecutive quarter of record revenues for CMA CGM
New maximum values also recorded by the other main items in the income statement. Volumes transported by the fleet down by -2.8%




03/06/2022Cyber attack on the site of the Port System Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea
Merlo (Federlogistica-Conftrasporto) denounces: our competent dicastery does not move




03/06/2022Santi (Federagenti): even more collaboration between agents and maritime brokers is needed
It will be able - he underlined - to bring constantly updated know-how on ports and characteristics of ships and goods




03/06/2022The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route is establishing itself as the main land corridor for China-Europe transport
A doubling of containerized traffic is expected this year




03/06/2022EU ministers agree on improving stability requirements for ro-pax ships
The Presidency of the Council of the EU will start negotiations with the European Parliament




03/06/2022In March the Russia-Ukraine conflict led to a decrease of -23.4% of maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait
In the first three months of this year the Turkish strait was attacked by 8,738 ships (-6.2%)




01/06/2022The US FMC believes that there is more than enough competition in the containerized shipping market
The exceptional level of freight value, according to the agency, is the result of market dynamics




01/06/2022Russian airlines intend to pay for aircraft rentals in rubles
Ten carriers would open type "C" bank accounts and five more would prepare to do so




01/06/2022Montenegro is a member of the European Sea Ports Organisation as an observer member
The Balkan nation is preparing to join the EU




01/06/2022Yang Ming invests to grow the container fleet
Agreement to acquire the right to use 5,199 SEACO containers




01/06/2022Wrong - emphasize the operators of the port of La Spezia - to identify only in the terminals the responsibility for congestion at the entrance of the port
It is necessary - they highlight - to define a more effective and decisive measure




01/06/2022Hapag-Lloyd completes the acquisition of DAL's containerized shipping business
The full commercial integration of the company into the group's network is expected by the end of the year




01/06/2022The procedure for the award of the new breakwater of the port of Genoa has begun
By the month of July the award




01/06/2022The war leads to a reduction in the volumes of goods transported by rail by Russian Railways
In May recorded a decrease of -5.6%




01/06/2022The AdSP of the North Central Tyrrhenian Sea wins in the Court of Appeal against Compagnia Porto Civitavecchia
The arbitral awards that had condemned the port authority to the payment of large sums were annulled




01/06/2022Ok to contributions of over 3.7 million euros to the Genoese port company CULMV
Resolution of the Management Committee of the AdSP of Western Liguria




01/06/2022Snam has bought the storage and regasification vessel Golar Tundra
Venier: alone it will be able to contribute to about 6.5% of national needs. The Italian company is looking for a second FSRU and is in exclusive negotiations
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Investment firm CVC Capital Partners exits Boluda Maritime Terminals and TTI Algeciras
Schiphol
The two terminal companies manage a total of nine Spanish port terminals
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
Haifa
In the period April-June the average value of freight rates fell by -11.6%
Interferry's Entry/Exit System risks delaying ferry operations at European ports.
Victoria
The system will come into force on October 12th
Ammonia and methanol are ready to decarbonize shipping, but some obstacles to their use must be removed.
Copenhagen
DFDS closes second quarter with a loss
Copenhagen
In the period April-June 2025 the fleet transported 10.6 million linear meters of rolling stock (-0.4%)
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
Los Angeles
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 439.2 million dollars (+182.2%)
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 1.8% last month.
Barcelona
202,321 TEUs handled at loading and unloading (+10.4%) and 142,492 TEUs in transit (-8.3%)
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
Hamburg
Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)
In the April-June quarter, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -3.8%
La Goulette
In the first six months of 2025, 13.8 million tonnes were handled (-3.2%)
Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea
Oslo
Port of Koper sets new quarterly records for containers and rolling stock
Ljubljana
In the period April-June, 5.6 million tons of goods were moved (-4.1%)
Port of Los Angeles hits record monthly container traffic
Los Angeles
Over one million TEUs were handled in July (+8.5%)
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Hamburg
Net profit fell by -39.4%
Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues
Taipei
The April-June period closed with a net profit decrease of -62.9%
South Korean company HMM's revenues fell by 1.5% in the second quarter.
Seoul
Trump announces rejection of IMO's shipping decarbonization program
Washington
The proposed framework - it is denounced - is in effect a global carbon tax that affects Americans and is imposed by an irresponsible United Nations organization.
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June, revenues decreased by -26.5% and -8.7% respectively
Cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals grew by 6.0% in the second quarter
Istanbul
In the first six months of 2025, an increase of +16.7% was recorded
In the period April-June, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.0%
Zagreb
Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%
Container traffic at US ports is expected to plummet in the second half of this year.
Washington/Long Beach
In July, the Port of Long Beach handled 944,000 TEUs (+7.0%)
ThyssenKrupp shareholders approve spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
Eat
The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
Geneva
Global trade in goods is expected to grow by 0.9% this year
Hupac will increase the number of weekly rotations between Busto Arsizio and Basel from five to eight
Noise
Increase in attendance from September 1st
From January 1st, new bunkering regulations will apply in the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Rotterdam
The barges must be equipped with flow meters
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Copenhagen
Terminals and logistics have made a positive contribution. Container shipping benefits from demurrage revenues.
The CIPESS has approved the final project for the bridge over the Strait of Messina.
Rome
Construction will begin this year and the project will be completed in 2032.
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
Bonn
Significant reduction in shipments from China and Hong Kong to the US due to Trump's abolition of the de minimis regime
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
Milan
The remaining 30% will remain with Fingiro, owned by Michele Giromini, the company's CEO.
HMM announces failure of SK Shipping acquisition talks
Seoul
The operation reportedly fell through due to a disagreement on the transaction price.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto increased by +22.8%
Taranto
Containers stopped at just 4,000 TEUs (-27.4%)
In the first half of the year, the operating revenues of the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group grew by +2.3%
Rome
In the goods segment alone, an increase of +6.9% was recorded
Pacific Environment calls on IMO to adopt binding measures to reduce the impact of shipping on the Arctic
Anchorage
In the first half of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo increased by +0.5%
Palermo
Rolling stock is growing. Other freight is declining.
In the second quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal increased by +16.3%
In the second quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal increased by +16.3%
Panama
Panama Ports Company says it is ready to confront the Panamanian government, but "at the appropriate time."
The National Retail Federation has strongly condemned Trump's tariff policy.
Washington
New tariffs will impact goods in the coming weeks
Mulino proposes the Panamanian state's entry into the consortium interested in acquiring Panama Ports Company.
Panama
Supreme Court verdict on concession contract pending
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Singapore
In the April-June period, revenues decreased by -4% and net profit dropped by -89%.
Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
London
ICHCA report on nearly 500 accidents over the past 25 years
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
South Korea's HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering acquires Vietnam's Doosan Enerbility
Seongnam
It manages an industrial area with its own port facility
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras grew by 6.6% in July
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -2.9% was recorded
Salvini has appointed Annalisa Tardino as extraordinary commissioner of the Western Sicilian Sea Port Authority.
Rome/Palermo
The President of the Sicilian Region announces the appeal against the provision
In July, the port of Valencia handled 488,000 containers (+6.7%)
Valencia
Increase driven by growth in empty containers
The materials dredged in the ports of La Spezia and Carrara will be used for the construction of the new breakwater in Genoa.
Genoa/La Spezia
Agreement between the two Ligurian Port System Authorities
X-Press Feeders denounces authorities' failure to acknowledge responsibility in the X-Press Pearl accident
Singapore
According to the company, the Supreme Court ruling ignores international maritime law
Cargo traffic in Russian ports remained stable in July
St. Petersburg
In the first seven months of 2025, loads decreased by -4.6%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -6.5% in July
Hong Kong
A decline of -3.7% was recorded in the first seven months of 2025
In July, the Port of Singapore set a new all-time record for monthly container traffic with 3.9 million TEUs.
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized cargo decreased by -3.6%
Compensation to be paid by the Civitavecchia Port Authority in the Fincosit case has been set at €1.5 million.
Civitavecchia
Latrofa: The ruling allows the release of set-aside sums that have frozen the budget for years.
Germany's HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
Hamburg
In the second quarter, the group's port terminals handled 3.2 million containers (+7.9%)
In the first half of 2025, CK Hutchison's port terminals handled 44 million containers (+4.0%)
Hong Kong
In the quarter April-June the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet transported 14.8 million cubic meters of rolling stock (-0.5%)
Lysaker
Revenues down by -0.7%
In the second quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 670 thousand tons of goods (+0.6%)
Podgorica
Volumes with Italy amounted to 154 thousand tons (+53.1%)
With the arrival of the first container ship, the testing of operational procedures at the Rijeka Gateway begins.
The Hague
The first commercial ship is expected on September 12th
A proposal to bring the port of Taranto back onto global container routes? Start a discussion table.
Taranto
Meeting on the status of freight traffic
Port of Ancona: Tender for demolition of fire-damaged Tubimar warehouses
Ancona
The expected duration of the works is four and a half months
Merger of the German MACS and Hugo Stinnes, both active in the MPP vessel segment
Hamburg/Rostock
Stinnes headquarters in Rostock to close by December 31
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +2.9%
Tirana
There were 331 thousand passengers (+13.6%)
A.SPE.DO, operationalizing the Smart Terminal to increase the competitiveness of the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
ING loans to Premuda for over 100 million dollars
Milan
Funds for the management buyout and the purchase of two product tankers
Sallaum Lines has taken delivery of the first of six Ocean-class dual-fuel PCTCs
Rotterdam
The ship was completed four months ahead of schedule
First meeting of the new Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Genoa
Several measures approved, including those for CULMV and CULP staff
Euroports to operate a new liquid bulk terminal in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It is expected to become operational in 2026
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.6%
Ravenna
Growth of 0.6% was recorded in June. An increase of 4.8% is expected in July.
OsserMare presents five reports on the marine economy
Rome
They focus on a specific sector supply chain or aspect of it
Port of Naples: Road haulage operations resume
Naples
Resolution meeting between institutions, operators and trade associations
ICTSI again reports record quarterly financial and operating results
Manila
Global Ship Lease Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Athens
In the April-June period, net profit was 95.4 million dollars (+8.4%)
Vard receives new order from North Star for two hybrid SOVs
Trieste
Contract worth between 100 and 200 million euros
The Panama Shipping Registry will no longer accept the registration of oil tankers and bulk carriers over 15 years old.
Panama
Measure to counter the use of the shadow fleet
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly revenue
Athens
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 130.9 million (-7.3%)
New customs fast corridor between the port of La Spezia and Interporto Padova
Padua
It adds to the other three already active on the same route
ICTSI to operate Indonesia's Batu Ampar Container Terminal
Manila
It is located on Batam Island
Pino Musolino has been appointed CEO of the Alilauro shipping company.
Naples
He replaces the resigning Eliseo Cuccaro
In the second quarter, DIS' time charter revenues fell by -37.1%.
Luxembourg
Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)
Austrian Rail Cargo Group is focusing on the development of the Sommacampagna-Sona intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Ten-year agreement
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
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