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September 2022




30/09/2022In Naples the Forum of the Functions of the Mediterranean Coast Guard
Among the objectives of the initiative, to strengthen cooperation between all international agencies operating in the Mediterranean Sea




30/09/2022A delegation from the Swiss Groupement Fer visited the port of Genoa
Since 2018, PSA Italy's Southern Express rail service between Genoa and Basel has transported over 23,000 containers




30/09/2022The growth trend of the results of the Carnival cruise group continues
Weinstein: With bookings we are now well ahead of the relevant levels of 2019




30/09/2022Grimaldi: In the last 12 months we have recorded the best performance ever
The Neapolitan shipowning and logistics group has acquired 90% of the Sicilian Brucato De.T.A




30/09/2022New mobile port crane for the Terminal of the Gulf of La Spezia
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2023




30/09/2022Inaugurated the new plant for green coffee of Pacorini Silocaf in the back port area of Vado Ligure
With a storage capacity of 27,000 tons, it is the largest in the world for this type of goods




30/09/2022The sharp increase in costs led to a sharp deterioration in Anek's half-year financial results
The Greek company has announced that expenses have grown due to the increase in fuel prices




29/09/2022European maritime-port associations are calling for the revenues generated by the inclusion of shipping in the EU ETS to be allocated to the sector
Joint letter from ECSA, Advanced Biofuels Coalition, CLECAT, CLIA, ENMC, eFuel Alliance, ESC, ESPO, EWABA, FEPORT and SEA Europe




29/09/2022Assarmatori asks the next government to protect island connections and motorways of the Sea in the EU and IMO
Extend the exemption from the ETS to these services and change the definition metric of the Carbon Intensity Indicator




29/09/2022The future of eu decarbonisation lies in short-haul shipping
Highlighted the need to allocate funds from the Recovery Plan to incentivize one of the most efficient transport systems




29/09/2022Federmar C.I.S.A.L., checks on the use on ferries of personnel without a navigation booklet
Requests for information to the General Command of the Port Authorities




29/09/2022In the second trimester the traffic of the container in the port terminals of Contship Italy has decreased of the -4,5%
Overall, the terminals of the parent company Eurokai have enlivened three million teu (- 4.0%)




29/09/2022RINA aims to increase its presence in the superyacht segment with MAXIMA
Defined a new range of services dedicated to the sector




29/09/2022Fratelli Cosulich has acquired 51% of Turkey's Mesco International Forwarding
The Izmir-based company has become the 112th company of the Italian group




29/09/2022The first Sustainability Report of the AdSP of the Strait has been approved
It defines the ways in which the body deals with managing and mitigating the risks determined by the port activity on the external context




28/09/2022Fincantieri has delivered the second of two expedition cruise ships for Viking
The units are Polar Class 6 certified




28/09/2022SBB adopts a plan to increase the volume of goods transported by rail in Switzerland by +60% by 2050
Investments of 1.5 billion Swiss francs are planned by 2040




28/09/2022The AdSP of the Northern Adriatic Sea has joined the Venice Foundation World Capital of Sustainability
Di Blasio: participation in the Foundation allows us to further enhance sustainability




28/09/2022Port of La Spezia, the second phase of the tender for the new cruise pier in Calata Paita has begun
The technical and economic offer must be submitted by 7 November




28/09/2022In August, freight traffic in Chinese ports fell again
Significant reduction (-6.0%) in foreign trade handled by seaports




28/09/2022The 2021 sustainability report of the AdSP of Sardinia has been approved
Ok to the plan for vocational training aimed at the retraining of the staff of port companies




27/09/2022Rosetti Marino will build a platform for an offshore gas field in Argentina
Contracted by TotalEnergies, WintershallDea and Pan American Sur




27/09/2022New intermodal service of Arcese between central-southern Italy and the main industrial centers in Poland and the Czech Republic
From next month the frequency will be three weekly departures




27/09/2022MAN Energy Solutions - ABB agreement for the decarbonization of shipping
An electric dual-fuel propulsion system will be built to optimize performance




27/09/2022Germany's BGL and BDO propose three actions to solve the dramatic shortage of truck and coach drivers in Germany
Engelhardt: The profession must once again be attractive to both young and old, as well as to the local population as well as immigrants




27/09/2022Proceedings for the merger by incorporation of Anek into Attica Holdings have begun
The operation will be completed on December 31st




27/09/2022From the first of October the practices of exceptional transport in the port of La Spezia will be digitized
The new "TEOnline" system will be used




26/09/2022MSC decides to make its debut in the air cargo sector with its own company MSC Air Cargo
It will have a fleet of four Boeing 777-200F aircraft and will be led by Jannie Davel




26/09/2022Poseidon raises the economic value of the proposal to acquire Atlas (Seaspan Corporation and APR Energy)
Sokol: it is the best and final offer




26/09/2022Follow up the agreement for the permanent employment of the workers employed in the port of Genoa
Felsa Cisl, Nidil Cgil Genova and Uiltemp Liguria ask for it




26/09/2022The significant increase in costs will result in the decided semi-annual increase in revenues recorded by the Attica group
The first six months of this year have been closed with a net loss of -30.5 million euros




26/09/2022In 2024, a first innovative electrically powered hydrofoil will enter the Condor Ferries fleet
It will have a range of 115 nautical miles at a speed of 25 knots




23/09/2022Strike in the port of Livorno, Uniport urges the unions to resume dialogue
Attributing indiscriminate responsibility to entire categories for behaviors that instead concern few entrepreneurial realities - underlines the representation of entrepreneurs - does not correspond to the real situation




23/09/2022The role of the maritime agent is also strategic in the nautical sector
Pessina: it is a booming sector that needs specific professionalism




23/09/2022FedEx announces a significant increase in shipping rates
In the June-August quarter, demand and revenues eased further




23/09/2022Minister Orlando signed the decree for funds to the heirs of port workers victims of asbestos
The spending limit is ten million euros for each of the years 2021 and 2022




22/09/2022Examine the three bids for the acquisition of 67% of the Port Authority of Igoumenitsa
The procedure for improving the proposals from a financial point of view has been initiated




22/09/2022Giovannini: a Ministry of the Sea is useless
The economy of the sea - highlighted the minister - must be combined with the land economy




22/09/2022In August the port of Algeciras has enlivened 417 thousand containers (- 0.6%)
In the first eight months of this year the containerized traffic has been pairs to 3,2 million teu (- 0.2%)




22/09/2022CMA CGM has ordered seven biogas-powered container ships
They will be used in services for the French Antilles




22/09/2022Increase in the frequency of the Intermodal connection Novara-Pomezia of Hupac
Weekly rotations will rise from two to three




22/09/2022In Brazil, the port systems of Rio de Janeiro and Parà will be privatized
They will be included in the National Privatization Program




21/09/2022The European technology and shipbuilding industry is calling for the inclusion in the EU ETS of all ships of at least 400 GRT
The inclusion of smaller ships will benefit both human health and the European shipping industry




21/09/2022ABB expands its presence in the railway sector with the acquisition of the PowerTech Converter
The German company provides auxiliary power converters and after-sales services




21/09/2022Assarmatori, well the decree that details the methods to take advantage of the funds for the renewal of the fleets
Messina: this is a measure that the Italian armament has been waiting for twenty years




21/09/2022International Register, Confitarma applauds italy's transposition of European flag standards
The new standard - underlines the Confederation - promotes employment and business consolidation




21/09/2022Paolo Ferrandino is the new secretary general of FISE Uniport
The appointment was approved by the board of directors of the association




21/09/2022Merger by incorporation of Anek Lines into Attica Holdings agreed
The full repayment of Anek's creditors is envisaged




21/09/2022Controversy over COSCO's entry into the German port market delayed the acquisition of 35% of CTT
The expiry of the agreement with HHLA has been extended to 31 December 2022




20/09/2022ALIS, the strike at the port of Livorno is counterproductive for the entire country
Di Caterina: the economic and social phase is already deeply complex and delicate for companies, families and citizens




20/09/2022Filt, Fit and Uilt, in Livorno the port workers are the victims of the Port System that has in the entrepreneurs the only responsible
The productivity of the port of Livorno - emphasize the unions - is in line with all European ports




20/09/2022Alstom will supply Polo Mercitalia with another 20 Traxx electric locomotives
They will be added to the 40 already delivered




20/09/2022Giovannini: the approval of the regulation on concessions is imminent
Visit to the headquarters of the Association of Italian Ports




20/09/2022The SBB Cargo and Swiss Post groups are experimenting with a prototype rail service
The goal is to speed up logistics processes and transport more goods by rail




20/09/2022CLdN buys the shipping company Seatruck Ferries
It will be sold by the Danish group Clipper




20/09/2022Gruber Logistics buys the German Universal Transport
The group now has around 2,200 employees and a turnover of 650 million euros




20/09/2022In August the traffic of the goods in the port of Valencia is decreased of the -8.9%
The containers have been pairs to 459 thousand teu (- 1.5%)




20/09/2022CEVA (CMA CGM Group) enters into an agreement with HMM to secure additional containerized maritime transport capacity
The agreement in force until 2025




20/09/2022Port of Livorno, the AdSP considers incomprehensible the refusal of the unions to evaluate the suspension of the strike
Warriors: at this point the conclusion of the dispute becomes much more difficult and can lead to chaos




20/09/2022DP World announces the favorable outcome of the latest ruling on the management of the container terminal in Djibouti
The Hong Kong Court of Appeal rejected China's request to file a second appeal




20/09/2022In 2021, the positive trend of the marine insurance market continued, but the scenario is changing
Seltmann (IUMI): Marine insurers are dealing with extremely complex issues




19/09/2022Maersk, investments amounting to 15 billion dollars to produce green naval fuels in Egypt
Skou met with President El-Sisi




19/09/2022Federlogistica calls for a direction of maritime policies able to deal with emergencies
Blackbird: create a special reactive and professional structure on the model of civil protection




19/09/2022Last month the traffic of the goods in the port of Barcelona has grown of +2.7%
Handled 331 thousand containers (+5.3%)




19/09/2022Suez Canal, planned a substantial increase in transit rights
From January it will be +15% for all types of ships with the exception of bulk carriers and cruise ships for which the increase will be +10%




16/09/2022Conference "Ship repairs on the rise: investments for the future of Genoa"
It will be held on September 23 in the Ligurian capital




16/09/2022Assarmatori, well the draft of the Decree Aid ter with the extension of the International Register
Messina: it would allow the consolidation and probably the strengthening of this important sector of the Italian economy




16/09/2022In the third quarter, the connections of Italian ports with the worldwide network of containerized maritime transport decreased
The port of call with the best connections is always Gioia Tauro




16/09/2022To meet the climate targets for road transport, the EU should impose a stop to the sale of polluting trucks by 2035
This is highlighted by a study by Transport & Environment




16/09/2022Another first quarter of declining goods in Greek ports
In the first three months of 2022 enlivened 31.53 million tons of cargo (- 8.6%)




16/09/2022In August the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles has dropped of the -15%
Reduced by almost 90% the number of ships waiting to enter port compared to the beginning of this year




16/09/2022Yusen Logistics opens a logistics centre near Stuttgart
It is the fourth in southern Germany




16/09/2022Last month the traffic of goods in Russian ports increased by +2%
Growth in imports and cabotage traffic




16/09/2022Container traffic in the port of Long Beach was stable in August
Historical record of the loads handled in the first eight months of the year




15/09/2022ERFA, the increase in energy prices not only undermines the competitiveness of rail cargo transport, but also puts the survival of SMEs in the sector at risk
The association calls for a cap on energy prices for rail freight transport and calls for the recognition of the sector as a strategic service




15/09/2022Global Shippers' Forum, the containerized shipping market has changed direction
New exhortation to the antitrust authorities to pay attention to the sector, now that - according to the association - shipping companies could take advantage more than ever of the opportunities offered to them by block exemptions




15/09/2022Negative scenario for the cargo division of the Swiss SBB
A worsening caused by the sharp increase in energy costs is expected




15/09/2022In August the traffic of the container in the port of Hong Kong has decreased of the -7.7%
In the first eight months of this year decrease of -4.4%




15/09/2022The strike of the port workers of Livorno, Piombino and Elba has restarted
However, the unions considered yesterday's meeting with employers' organizations to be "an important first step"




15/09/2022Hapag-Lloyd will acquire 49% of the capital of the Italian Spinelli Group
51% will remain with the Spinelli family




14/09/2022Agreement between the FSI and MSC groups to develop synergies in logistics
It was signed today in Geneva




14/09/2022In Barcelona agreement for the electrification of the docks between the Port Authority, the cruise terminal operator and the cruise lines
A working group will be set up to optimise electricity supplies from the shore grid to ships




14/09/2022A railway customs corridor between the port of Trieste and Fürnitz (Carinthia) is being studied
Matthä (ÖBB): In the future we want to transport growing volumes of goods arriving in Trieste by ship directly by rail




14/09/2022Approved the DEASP of the ports of the Strait
It outlines the strategies and initiatives of the port authority in the field of energy and environmental sustainability




14/09/2022In July the traffic of the goods in the port of Ravenna is diminished of the -7.8%
In the first seven months of 2022 recorded an increase of +5.4%




14/09/2022Suspended in Livorno the strike of port workers
Today at Palazzo Rosciano a meeting convened by the Port System Authority




13/09/2022The testing phase of an electricity storage system in the port of Vado Ligure has begun
It will offer 8 MWh of downloadable power




13/09/2022MW Werften will complete the construction of the Global Dream and plans to build the second "Global" class cruise ship
Resorts World, the company that will inherit Genting HK's cruise business, is increasingly likely to use the ships




13/09/2022The decline in container traffic on the COSCO docks in Piraeus continues
In the first seven months of 2022 volumes decreased by -9.9%




13/09/2022The port workers of Felixstowe will go on strike again
The salary agreement proposed unilaterally by the Felixstowe Dock and Railway Co. of the CK Hutchison group was rejected




13/09/2022In August the containerized cargos enlivened from the port of Singapore have dropped of -4.9%
Overall, freight traffic decreased by -1.4%




13/09/2022The Transmec group buys the Vicenza-based T.N.A. Cargo
The company is active in transport between North Africa and Italy, in particular to and from Tunisia and Morocco




12/09/2022In the port of Thessaloniki, the two new New Panamax cranes are becoming operational
They cost EUR 15.7 million




12/09/2022Slows down the flow of containerized imports to the US
According to the National Retail Federation, the negative trend will continue at least until January 2023




12/09/2022Activated a fast corridor between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto of Bologna
With a thousand kilometers, so far it is the longest and the first to affect a port in the South




12/09/2022The ten-day strike of the workers of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Elba starts
The adSP's attempt to bring the parties to an agreement was unsuccessful




09/09/2022DB Schenker could be put up for sale
The value of the German logistics company would be between 12 and 20 billion euros




09/09/2022Fincantieri will build four more cruise ships for Viking
They will be delivered in 2026, 2027 and two in 2028




09/09/2022New West Med - GULF USA/Mexico service of cma CGM
He will climb Tanger Med, Genoa, Valencia, Miami, Veracruz, Altamira and Houston




09/09/2022Another "stranding" on the way to the construction of the new dam in the port of Genoa
The Port System Authority decides to appoint a new panel of experts given the potential risk of conflict of interest on the part of one of the current members




09/09/2022Today in Cagliari the final event to present the results of the "ISIDE" project
It is aimed at risk management in port areas and improving navigation safety




09/09/2022Agreement to promote the separate collection of waste in ports
It was signed by Assoporti and ESO Società Benefit




09/09/2022August 2022 record for the Suez Canal
Never so high the number of ships transited and their net tonnage. New historical peak of revenues generated by transit rights




08/09/2022Venezia Port Community lists five priorities to safeguard the competitiveness of the ports of Venice and Chioggia and support the economy of the lagoon area
Among these, ensuring port accessibility, the activity of cruise ships and cargo ships




08/09/2022Last month Yang Ming's revenues increased by +7.0%, while whl's revenues fell after 24 months of growth
In the first eight months of this year the business volumes have risen respectively of +45.6% and +52.6%




08/09/2022New direct line service Genoa-Alexandria of Egypt of marfret
Inaugurated on October 3, in the northbound report will also climb the port of Salerno




08/09/2022In August, Evergreen's revenues increased by +14.8%
In the first eight months of 2022 revenues have recorded an increase of +63.1%




07/09/2022Four new ships, plus two as an option, for the Jumbo-SAL-Alliance
They were ordered from the Wuhu Shipyard




07/09/2022From September 26th to October 1st the fifth edition of Naples Shipping Week
The program a calendar of 40 events




07/09/2022New Hupac intermodal terminal in Poland
It will become operational in the fall




07/09/2022Italian federagenti, ports and backports are inadequate to accommodate the expected increase in cereal imports
Saints: The risk of supply chain stress could become real




07/09/2022ABB shareholders have approved the Accelleron spin-off
The new company, active in the turbocharger segment, will be listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange




07/09/2022MSC Cruises' new flagship will be christened on 13 November in Doha
It has a gross tonnage of 215,863 tons




06/09/2022The European combined transport sector needs urgent regulation of electricity prices
Based on current conditions, combined transport cannot compete with road transport




06/09/2022Agreement to promote a multimodal corridor between Lithuania and Italy
It will be signed today in Trieste




06/09/2022TransContainer-SVLOGRUS agreement (formerly CEVA Logistics Russia)
The goal is to promote Russian intermodal transport through the ports of the Far East




06/09/2022Decline in the half-year results of COSCO Shipping International (Hong Kong) Co
The revenues of the company of the Chinese shipowning group decreased by -19.2%




05/09/2022In the second trimester of this year the Italian ports have enlivened 126,3 million tons of goods (+3.9%)
The figure represents a rise of +2.1% on the same period of the pre-pandemic year of 2019




05/09/2022On Friday, the Busan Container Terminal was inaugurated
It has a capacity of 2.2 million teu




05/09/2022Russia's FESCO closed the first half of the year with record revenues
The company confirms that sanctions can have a significant negative impact on the Russian economy




05/09/2022The car terminal of the port of Gioia Tauro has been connected directly to the railway network
Today the new railway auction was inaugurated with the entry of the first railway train




02/09/2022CMA CGM closes another quarter with record financial performance
In the period April-June revenues increased by -57.0% while the volumes transported by the fleet fell by -1.3%




02/09/2022After those in Felixstowe, Liverpool's port workers will also go on strike
Abstention from work is scheduled from 19 September to 3 October




02/09/2022The FVG Region files an urgent appeal with the Court of Trieste on the closure of the Wärtsilä plant
Fedriga: we will do everything possible to prevent the transfer of the production sector abroad




02/09/2022Port of Taranto, experimentation of magnetic levitation rail transport
Agreement between MIMS, Region, RFI, FSI and AdSP




02/09/2022Record quarter for the South Korean Pan Ocean also in the container segment
The company closed the period April-June with a net profit of 2.2 billion won (+146.8%)




02/09/2022At the beginning of next year, work will begin on the modernisation and expansion of the port of Cotonou
In 2025, the African port will be able to accommodate post-Panamax container ships




02/09/2022The US company Lineage has completed the acquisition of the Spanish Grupo Fuentes
The Iberian company has 850 employees




01/09/2022Inaugurated the activity on the first three docks of the new large port area of Tuas in Singapore
In 2024, upon completion of the project, the traffic capacity will be 65 million teu




01/09/2022In June, the growth of freight traffic in the port of Naples and the decline in that of Salerno continued
In the first seven months of this year were enlivened globally 16,19 million tons (- 2.2%)




01/09/2022The design to electrify the docks of the ports of the AdSP of the Central Adriatic is underway
An implementing agreement has been signed with Sogesid




01/09/2022Launch and installation in China of the two Finnlines "Superstar" class ships
They will be delivered in the third and fourth quarters of 2023




01/09/2022No bid to acquire 88.27% of the capital of the Croatian shipyard 3. Maj
The share is held by Uljanik




01/09/2022Suez Canal, quickly solved an accident to a tanker
The "Affinity V" ran aground in the stretch where last year the "Ever Given" ran aground
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.
La Spezia
The decree assigning the negotiated procedure for the stipulation of the framework agreement was signed today.
Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.
Singapore
Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day
Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it
Victoria
The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%
Paris
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.
BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing
Copenhagen/London
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%
Genoa
The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.
After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz
Naples
Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz
Islamabad/Tehran
Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters
Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.
Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.
Naples
Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.
Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company
Rome
DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi
Charlotte/Los Angeles
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.
Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.
Rome
Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.
US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network
Wellesley/New York/Montreal
It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA
Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports
Constance
FEPORT urges it
The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.
Measured
Project for a new bulk terminal
Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
London
Call for an immediate cessation of attacks
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.
Long Beach
The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026
The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.
Bern
From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out
So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago
Paris
AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Istanbul
The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers
Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.
Taipei
At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs
US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman
Tampa
The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.
ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform
Brussels
The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.
US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello
Tampa/New Delhi/London
Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization
Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region
Southampton/Muscat
One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.
Civitavecchia
Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%
A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
Exchange of gunfire with the security team on board the ship
Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route
Copenhagen
Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs
ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy
Brussels
The central role of port facilities confirmed
CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.
London
Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).
Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.
Ismailia
They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster
Luxembourg
However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives
ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports
Brussels
Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances
Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.
Luxembourg
What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints
Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea
Sana'a
A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Geneva
This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
Genoa
Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.
The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.
Rome
Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.
US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger
Milan/Dallas/Austin
Artificial intelligence plays a leading role
Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026
Brussels
UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz
Rotterdam/Aracruz
The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame
Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.
Rome
Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art
WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels
Edinburgh
According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market
French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America
Nantes
The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment
EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force
Brussels
The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023
The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.
Geneva/Rome
All crew members were unharmed.
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%
Bremen
Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)
MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)
Odessa
It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.
The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.
London
Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.
Naples
Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.
Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.
Brussels
Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic
With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.
Tarragona
Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.
In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record
Alexandria, Egypt
Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024
The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.
Rome
Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector
A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.
Brussels
Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.
Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.
Genoa
Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.
ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.
Brussels
The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.
New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag
Bern
A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad
Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.
Shanghai
The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.
In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%
Paris
Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med
Tangier
In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Beijing
Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).
Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions
Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship
Naples
Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
Marseille
Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping
The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC
New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted
London
It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years
UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025
Brussels
The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.
Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.
Trieste/Pouancé
Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units
After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss
Haifa
In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)
The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.
Washington
The arrest of the marketing director of Singamas in France on April 14 was made public.
EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States
Strasbourg/Brussels
An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced
FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.
Bern
A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected
IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025
London
The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).
Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.
Paris/Frankfurt/Havana
Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions
International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.
Klaipeda
It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.
Bologna/Bentivoglio
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport
Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.
Milan/Trieste
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology
In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment
Rome
Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.
RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment
Genoa
Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability
Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)
Piraeus
Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only
The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.
Genoa
Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president
Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.
Rome
Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels
Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos
Marseille
The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders
Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard
San Vendemiano
One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division
Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.
Rome
He led the port authority for over eight years
ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.
Singapore
In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona
The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.
Suape
It will become operational in the second half of this year
Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong
Singapore/Hong Kong
Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel
Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers
Milan
Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.
Savona
The certificate must be renewed every five years.
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.
Hamburg/Monfalcone
With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%
Palermo
Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.
The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.
Barcelona
Set a series of conditions
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel
Trieste
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.
Miami
Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers
Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector
London
Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)
Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform
Rome
At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.
Venice
The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee
The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators
Genoa
The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%
London
More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads
Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association
Istanbul
Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president
At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.
Genoa
The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater
In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +2.5% is expected in May
Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027
Nanjing
Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta
Bucharest
The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.
HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.
Athens
It was released from the Korean Naval Register
Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships
Athens
They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.
WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense
Trieste
Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored
Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector
Procida
Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis
Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival
Genoa
Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory
Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies
Athens
Option for four additional units
Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH
Genoa
A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot
Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company
Geneva
Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy
Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement
Athens
The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels
AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura
Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi
The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.
Livorno
Unanimous approval from the Management Committee
Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM
Haifa
He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.
Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.
Genoa
The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028
The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.
The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028
Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.
Ancona
Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization
Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated
Livorno
Investment exceeding 23 million euros
The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.
Civitavecchia
New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist
Verona
Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock
Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry
Naples
Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship
Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.
Civitavecchia
The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines
In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.
Oslo
Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.
Olbia
Green light from the Management Committee
The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.
Saint Anthony
The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.
In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)
Genoa
Net profit up 30%
The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.
Marina di Carrara
Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.
Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.
Venice
This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice
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
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist
Tallinn
Contract worth 49.93 million euros
In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)
Madrid
Cruise passengers down by -18.4%
Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April
Valencia
In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again
Athens
Net profit down 24.0%
International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting
Cagliari
Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco
The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance
BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.
Milan/Naples
Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"
ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain
Al Muharraq/Alang
First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation
SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard
Santiago
They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.
Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong
In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.
Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.
Rome
In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km
Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt
Ismailia
Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.
Barcelona/Algeciras
Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.
The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.
Islamabad
The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC
In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues
Madrid
Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)
Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.
Hoofddorp
In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.
Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year
Wiesbaden
With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.
Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.
Rome
Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.
After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown
Madrid
This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.
AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics
Colony
The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.
The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association
Genoa/Rome
Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value
$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire
Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi
Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC
Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships
Taipei
They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International
Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months
Busan
The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.
In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%
Ljubljana
In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)
The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.
Verona
Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk
Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund
Genoa
Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business
Monk
The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera
Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport
Nola/Milan
Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies
Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports
Podgorica
The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.
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