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November 2022




30/11/2022From the port of Rijeka, the first regular rail service for the Austrian market has started
Starting the block train from the Adriatic Gate Container Terminal




30/11/2022FEPORT, as well as the effect of environmental standards, is concerned with that of the possible extension of the exemption regulation by category for line consortia
The federation calls on the EU Commission to take into account the impact of Big Data systems and Business Intelligence & Analytics on the competitive environment




30/11/2022WSC, only when the EU ETS takes a full life cycle perspective will reach its true potential
The shipowner association highlights the importance of the upcoming meetings at the International Maritime Organization




30/11/2022ECSA is satisfied with the outcome of the first trilogue on the inclusion of shipping in the EU ETS
Now, we are close to a formal agreement, " the European Parliament's rapporteur said. For Assshipowners, the glass is half empty




30/11/2022In the third quarter, the turnover index of transport and storage services recorded a conjunctural growth of 3.9% percent
The trend change is 19.9% percent




30/11/2022The production activity in the Triestine plant of the Wärtsilä will continue until September
A path of reindustrialization of the site will be initiated with the aim of protecting the jobs of both employees of Wartsila and those of the induced




30/11/2022The Propeller Club in Salerno has eviscerated the issues and opportunities offered by the cold ironing
The PNRR allocates 700 million to 34 ports for the electrification of quays




30/11/2022The signing of the agreements for the activation of the first and only European international customs corridor will be signed in Vienna tomorrow
It will connect the port of Trieste with Fürnitz, in Carinthia




30/11/2022The port of Koper launches to close 2022 with a record traffic of over one million containers
In a decisive recovery, the activity in the car segment was resumed




30/11/2022Lloyd's Register has obtained permission to inspect the Italian naviglio adibed on domestic voyages
The British group will be able to act as a technical body and a recognized technical body




29/11/2022The BIMCO expects the weakening trend in the containerized shipping market to be expected in 2023 and 2024
Carriers, while filling the ships, could trigger a downward spiral of noli




29/11/2022A study by UIRR calls for investment to realize an efficient European intermodal transport network
Required EUR 490 billion for the TEN-T railway infrastructure and EUR 47 billion coming in for the expansion and enhancement of intermodal resources




29/11/2022Hupac will increase the frequency of the Rotterdam-Pordenone intermodal service
It will rise from three to five rotations a week




29/11/2022Uniport calls for urgent measures to neutralize the effects of the energy crisis on ports
Also called for a sterilization of the annual indexing of the demanial concession fees for the 2023-2025 three-year period




29/11/2022Assshipowners, the application timelines of the ETS for maritime transport, in particular for the Autostrade of the Sea, and for road transport must be aligned
Messina : It is necessary to prevent dangerous, and potentially irreversible, modes of modal transfer




29/11/2022The last reading of the WTO barometer on world trade in goods indicates "rain"
Expected a slowdown in trade in 2023




29/11/2022MSC has taken delivery of its own first cargo plane
It will be employed between China. USA, Mexico and Europe




29/11/2022UNCTAD analysis on maritime transport in 2021, year of recovery and to be framed for the container segment
Future to the teaching of uncertainty. Between August and September, the noils of containerized services fell dramatically, but they were more than double the pre-pandemic averages




28/11/2022Russia's Uralchem is carrying out a port terminal in Taman, Crimea, for the export of ammonia
It is expected to become operational by the end of 2023




28/11/2022India's Allcargo Logistics acquires 75% percent of the German Fair Trade consolidator
Investment of about 12 million euros




28/11/2022Started in the port of GdaƄsk the construction of the third container terminal of Baltic Hub
The project involves an investment of 450 million euros




28/11/2022Grimaldi will enhance the links with Greece
The frequency of the Venice-Bari-Patrasso line will become daily




28/11/2022Samsung Heavy Industries successfully carries out an autonomous ride-hailing test
The experimentation on a route of about 950 kilometers




28/11/2022Port of Gioia Tauro, ok of the Management Committee at the abatement of anchoring fees
Allocate the resources for the realization of the cross border inspection polyfunctional structure




28/11/2022Project for the onboard production of clean hydrogen ships and solid carbon from methane
Agreement between the Finns Wärtsilä and Hycamite




28/11/2022Uiltransport, the government does not support the decarbonisation of the transport sector
Tarlazzi : absent or insufficient measures in the draft of the new Budget Law




25/11/2022The momentum of the economic performance of CMA CGM has also lost strength
New quarterly revenue record. In the July-September period, the cargoes carried by the fleet returned to growth




25/11/2022Bucchioni : SNAM has the right to develop its business, but the port of Spezia has the right to decide how to use its own infrastructure
The former art.16 and art.18 terminals-the president of maritime agents-are the companies entitled to carry out cargo-disembarkation operations




25/11/2022Entrusted with the design of the electrification of benches of the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Contract worth 488mila euro




25/11/2022Japan's MOL will order two new cruise ships
Investment of 100 billion yen per unit from 35,000 tsl




24/11/2022In the third quarter, freight traffic in the Moroccan port of Tanger Med grew by 19% percent
In the first nine months of 2022, the increase was 11% percent




24/11/2022The port of Trieste grows in the first ten months of 2022 but is furnished in the last quarter
In the period of July-October handling 18,325,525 tons of cargo (-7.7%)




24/11/2022Project to bring about a new free port in Wales
It was presented by Associated British Ports, Port of Milford Haven and the counties of Neath Port Talbot and Pembrokeshire




24/11/2022Loan of 43 million euros of the EBRD to Serbia Cargo
The enhancement of the Kazakh port of Aktau also fined




24/11/2022FESCO will purchase container ships from 6-7.000 second-hand teu to import bananas from Ecuador
From February to March 2022, the shipments of Ecuadorian bananas to Russia dropped from 9.32 million to 5.83 million crates




23/11/2022AGCS, inflation has the effect of increasing the severity of maritime claims
Recent increases in the values of ships and cargoes mean that losses and repairs are becoming more onerous




23/11/2022FerMerci, the increase in the cost of energy is likely to block freight rail transport
Tomorrow the association will propose a "Pact for the training of exercise personnel in freight rail transport"




23/11/2022The first ship of Explora Journeys will take over the sea on July 17
It will start from Southampton to Northern Europe to beyond the Arctic Circle




23/11/2022Cutting off the first sheet of the cruise ship Silver Ray
Silverseas Cruises decides to postpone the launch of the "Silver Nova" twin for a month




23/11/2022The Korean Register authorized to provide certification and surveillance services to Greek ships
Agreement with Ministry of Maritime Activities and Insular Policies of Athens




23/11/2022Stable the texture of the Greek mercantile fleet
As of September 30, it was formed by 1,826 ships worth 38.4 million tsl




22/11/2022In October, freight traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 3.7% percent
The only traffic to and from abroad was 393.4 million tonnes (+ 0.2%)




22/11/2022In the third quarter, for the first time in two years, the G20's trade exchanges fell
Further weakening of the growth of trade in services




22/11/2022First meeting in Brussels of the new EU industrial alliance on renewable fuels
Assshipowners participated in the representation of armament




22/11/2022In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples increased by 3.7% percent, while in Salerno it fell -16.2% percent
In the first nine months of 2022, the percentage changes were 7.6% percent and -15.4% percent, respectively




22/11/2022Fedespedi's analysis on the operational and economic-financial performance of Italian container terminals
Economic results were positive in the face of a slight rise in eventful volumes




22/11/2022In 2021, freight transport in Switzerland increased by +4%
The cargos on road are grown of +2.7% and on rail of +6.2%




22/11/2022The Transport Regulation Authority launches a fact-finding investigation on the road transport and logistics sectors
Among the information elements that ART intends to acquire, those relating to unproductive expectations in correspondence with ports, railway yards and freight ports




21/11/2022To October the traffic of the goods in the port of Genoa is dropped of the -6.5%, while to Savona-Vado it has grown of +5.1%
In the first ten months of 2022 marked increases of +3.4% and +14.2% respectively




21/11/2022When assessing which fuels are suitable for the decarbonisation of shipping, it is necessary to take into account their entire life cycle
This was highlighted by WSC, DS, KVNR, SSA, RHC and MI to European politicians




21/11/2022ÖBB Rail Cargo is increasingly focusing on the port of Trieste as a sea port for the Austrian and European markets
Matthä: The external costs are three times higher for trucks than for trains, they are not borne by the polluter, but by taxpayers




21/11/2022Finland's Viking Line acquires 17.1% of its compatriot Eckerö
The share was bought for 10.3 million euros




21/11/2022The Russian Ministry of Transport terminates agreements with classification societies RINA and BV
They were the only ones authorized to provide services to Russian ships




21/11/2022Container traffic in the port of Algeciras was stable in October
In the first ten months of this year are enlivened four million teu (- 0.5%)




21/11/2022MSC controls the container terminal at Pier VII of the port of Trieste
The share of the shipowning group in Triestre Marine Terminal will rise from 50% to 80%




18/11/2022Texts (Uniport): the Navigation Code should not be scrapped, but rather updated
A port - it has emphasized - is no longer a closed area in itself with exceptional rules, but a "complex system"




18/11/2022FEPORT reiterates its call on the EU to ensure that the new rules on decarbonisation do not harm European ports
The risk - it has highlighted the federation of harbour terminalists - is that the shipping companies use more and more feeder lines to serve the European ports




18/11/2022To October the traffic of the goods in the port of Valencia is dropped of -15,4%
Container in decrease of -17.8%




18/11/2022The UAE AD Ports buys the Spanish maritime, port and logistics group Noatum
Transaction worth 660 million euros




18/11/2022BCIE will financially assist Nicaragua for the construction of the port of Bluefields
The new airport will be located on the Caribbean coast




18/11/2022The Webuild-Salcef consortium has been awarded a contract to upgrade the Rhine-Danube corridor of the TEN-T network
Contract worth a total of 441 million euros




18/11/2022In Naples "cartel" of entrepreneurs in the maritime sector to exercise control over concessions
Nine people arrested by the Coast Guard. Obligation to sign for six others




17/11/2022Port of Ravenna, signed an agreement on port work
The Port Cooperative will hire 45 workers. 50% of the costs of training will be borne by the AdSP. Companies will cover any additional costs




17/11/2022Filt Cgil urges the reactivation of the interministerial table on the Port Channel of Cagliari
Colombo: There is no time to lose nor can we wait because today there is the Kalport parachute




17/11/2022Genoa, workshop "New energies at ports"
It will be held on Friday at Palazzo San Giorgio




17/11/2022Transhipment continues to drive the growth of container traffic in the port of Barcelona
To October the port of call has enlivened altogether 5,3 million tons of goods (+5.0%)




17/11/2022In the third trimester the traffic of the goods in the port of Venice accuses a decrease of the -9,5%
The Port System Authority reads the figures differently




17/11/2022Disney Cruise Line has bought the Global Dream, which will be completed at the Wismar shipyard
Work under the direction of Meyer Werft. The unit will take to sea in 2025




17/11/2022The Russian Ministry of Transport presents measures to stimulate the transport of containers that according to operators do not stand
Received with irony - says the "Kommersant" - the proposal to introduce a discount for the route to the North-West




17/11/2022DFDS still reports record quarterly financial results
The group's performance in the Mediterranean was also positive




17/11/2022Assiterminal's analysis on the digital maturity of terminal companies
A second phase has been launched with CI.S.Co which will consist of an in-depth analysis, one to one, with all companies




16/11/2022Fincantieri has delivered the new flagship MSC Seascape to MSC Cruises
It can accommodate 5,632 passengers




16/11/2022Further deterioration of ZIM's quarterly financial results
The deterioration was mainly due to the deterioration of the transpacific market




16/11/2022An agreement has been signed for the expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal
Investment worth 500 million dollars. The capacity will rise from four to six million teu




16/11/2022In 2021 the traffic of the goods in the ports of the EU is increased of +4.1% (-3.5% on 2019)
In the container segment, traffic in Italy remained stable while it grew in the other major maritime nations




16/11/2022In the third trimester the traffic in the port of Bremerhaven is diminished of -9.0%
In the first nine months of 2022 the decline was -6.7%




16/11/2022Significant decrease (-24.8%) of container traffic in the port of Los Angeles in October
Seroka: This year our peak season has been brought forward to June and July




15/11/2022The appeal against the annulment of the award to RINA of the PMC service for the new Genoa breakwater was accepted
Today's judgment of the Council of State




15/11/2022Adopted the International Safety Code for ships carrying industrial personnel
It is expected to enter into force on July 1, 2024




15/11/2022Saipem has been awarded new offshore drilling contracts worth approximately $800 million
Three orders in the Middle East and two in West Africa




15/11/2022In the third trimester of this year the traffic in the port of Hamburg is dropped of -7%
The volumes handled are -14% lower than the corresponding period of the pre-pandemic year of 2019




15/11/2022To October the traffic of the container in the port of Hong Kong is diminished of the -11,9%
In the first ten months of this year the decline was -6.0%




15/11/2022In the first nine months of 2022 the traffic of goods in the port of Ancona was stable
Passengers up +34.2%




15/11/2022The port of Koper has closed the third trimester with an increment of +13.0% of the traffic of the goods
In the first nine months of 2022 the growth was +11.5%




15/11/2022In the third trimester the traffic of the goods in the ports of Croatia has increased of +10.7%
Passengers up +14.5%




15/11/2022Euroseas confirms the deterioration of the container ship charter market
The company highlights the good prospects for the feeder unit segment in which it operates




14/11/2022Positive quarterly results of the Greek shipowning group Attica
In the period July-september the revenues are increased of +48.4%




14/11/2022Cargotec postpones the start of the MacGregor sale procedure
At the moment - the company explained - the timing for the disposal of the activity is not ideal




14/11/2022Global Ports Holding enters the North American cruise terminal market
It will operate the Northland Cruise Terminal at the Canadian port of Prince Rupert




14/11/2022Brussels approves the Italian program to support national companies to reduce the environmental impact of their fleets
It provides for funds of 500 million euros




14/11/2022The board of directors of the Propeller Club Port of Trieste has been renewed
Fabrizio Zerbini has been confirmed as president for the fourth consecutive three-year term




14/11/2022The financial performance of the German terminalista HHLA further deteriorated
Decrease in containerized volumes handled by terminals




14/11/2022In Doha it was christened MSC World Europe
From next summer the new cruise ship will be used in the Mediterranean




14/11/2022To October the traffic of the goods in the Russian ports is increased of +1.9%
In the first ten months of 2022 recorded a decrease of -0.1%




14/11/2022Last month cargo traffic in the port of Singapore fell by 4.0%
Fifteenth consecutive month of decline in containerized cargoes




11/11/2022The Norwegian maritime group DOF is one step away from bankruptcy
Shareholders rejected the restructuring plan. The only alternative to bankruptcy is to proceed with forced restructuring




11/11/2022In the third quarter, cruise traffic in GPH's port terminals returned to pre-pandemic levels
In the period the revenues of the terminalista company are increased of +66%




11/11/2022The growth in financial performance of Yang Ming and WHL seems to have come to an end
Significant attenuation of results in the third quarter of this year




11/11/2022SACE and Intesa Sanpaolo support the growth of Salerno Container Terminal
Financing of five million euros to support new investments




11/11/2022To October the traffic of the container in the port of Long Beach is diminished of -16,6%
In the first ten months of 2022 recorded a growth of +1.5%




10/11/2022Signed the agreement for the transfer of ownership of the Greek shipyard Elefsis Shipyards to ONEX
The Minister of Defense of Athens envisages the probable support from "a large foreign shipbuilding company". Fincantieri in pole position




10/11/2022Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Neptune to Viking
With a gross tonnage of about 47,800 tons, it can accommodate 930 passengers




10/11/2022From the Sirius service of CMA CGM the ports of call at the port of Itajai will be removed
In Italy it touches the ports of Genoa and Livorno




10/11/2022Port of La Spezia, in the third quarter miscellaneous goods in decline and strong increase in bulk
The port of call of Marina di Carrara has recorded an increase of +69.4% of the volumes




10/11/2022Strong growth in traffic of Montenegrin ports with Turkey and China
In the third trimester of the 2022 total enlivened it has been of 861 thousand tons (+83.1%)




10/11/2022Record quarterly income statement for Hapag-Lloyd, which confirms its intention to acquire other port terminals
Habben Jansen: A further deterioration in the market environment was noted in the third quarter




10/11/2022The general cargo Tzarevna of Cosulich sailed from the port of Mariupol
The ship had been stranded in the Ukrainian port since February 24




09/11/2022Spain's Boluda is reportedly about to acquire Dutch towing company Smit Lamnalco
Transaction worth 800 million euros




09/11/2022The Port Authority of Barcelona has been awarded the ESPO Award 2022
The project presented by the Spanish body focuses on the deeper integration of the old port and the city




09/11/2022Global Ship Lease closed the July-September period with record revenues
New peaks also in operating profit and operating profit




09/11/2022MSC Cruises records a record monthly booking
In October, almost 400,000 were carried out




09/11/2022DHL reports a new quarterly revenue record
Volumes of express deliveries and air shipments decreased. Record of sea shipments




09/11/2022HMM's financial results are still up sharply, but the positive trend is attenuating
In the period July-September the cargos transported by the fleet are decreased of -9%




09/11/2022Fiom Cgil denounces that in the industrial plan of Wärtsilä Italia there is no mention of the offices of Genoa, Naples and Taranto
Attitude strongly worrying - underlines the union - and disrespectful towards workers




09/11/2022In the third trimester the traffic of the container in the harbour terminals of Eurokai is diminished of -1,8%
In Germany traffic fell by -5.0% and in Italy by -9.9% (La Spezia -16.7%; Ravenna +16.5%; Salerno +6.3%)




08/11/2022NCLH returns to a positive quarterly EBITDA
In the period July-September the revenues of the crocieristico group are grown of +955.3%




08/11/2022General Claudio Graziano has assumed the position of vice president of the Federation of the Sea
He succeeded Ambassador Vincenzo Petrone




08/11/2022Zeno D'Agostino has been elected president of the European Sea Ports Organisation
He is the second Italian at the head of the association of European ports




08/11/2022Further weakening of the traffic growth trend in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
In the period July-September, the airport of the Ligurian capital returned below pre-pandemic levels




08/11/2022Giuseppe Bono, at the helm of Fincantieri for the last twenty years, has died
He held the company in the moments of mid-term crisis and in the subsequent phase of great relaunch




08/11/2022In the third trimester the traffic of the goods in the port of Ravenna is diminished of -3,8%
In September the decrease was -6.5%




08/11/2022The deterioration of the container rental market is reflected in Danaos' quarterly income statement
In the period July-september the revenues are increased of +32.7%




08/11/2022Fincantieri's third quarter was positive for revenues and new orders
Turnover up by +19.9% and order value up by +209.5%




07/11/2022ST Engineering of Singapore sells its shipbuilding business in the USA
They will be acquired by Bollinger Shipyards




07/11/2022In the third trimester the marine traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore is increased of +9.3%
In the first nine months of the 2022 transit 60.851 ships (+3.6%)




07/11/2022Port of La Spezia, start of the experimentation of the Single Customs Window and Controls
Tomorrow the SUDOCO project will be presented




07/11/2022New historical record of daily maritime traffic in the Suez Canal
Today the transits of 94 ships




07/11/2022Federagenti welcomes the establishment of the Interministerial Committee for Maritime Policies
Saints: What was unhoped for has been achieved technically




07/11/2022In the third trimester the European combined transport has grown of +2.6%
The outlook for the next 12 months is not encouraging, particularly due to the price of energy




07/11/2022New financial and operational records for the ICTSI terminal operator
In the period July-September the volumes of containerized cargos enlivened by the group are increased of +10.6%




07/11/2022Evergreen's financial performance lost momentum in the traditional peak third quarter
The period ended with a net profit of approximately 3.2 billion US dollars. The company acquires a stake in the new Egyptian terminal of Abu Qir




07/11/2022In the first nine months of the 2022 traffic of the container in the port of Rijeka has grown of +59.6%
Moved 413 thousand teu




07/11/2022In the third trimester the traffic of the goods in the Tunisian ports is increased of +8.5%
In the first nine months of 2022 recorded a rise of +0.8%




07/11/2022In the first ten months of the 2022 traffic of the container in the port of Gioia Tauro is increased of +10.2%
The handling of cars has grown of +218.8%




04/11/2022In the hands of Meloni the action of the government in maritime-port matters
This is provided for in the draft decree of reorganization of ministries




04/11/2022The AdSP of the Northern Central Adriatic is looking for operators for the new Agri-food Logistics Platform of Ravenna
Notice to collect expressions of interest prior to a public procedure




04/11/2022QTerminals renounces to assume the management of the container terminal at the Port Channel of Cagliari
Disappointment of the AdSP, which received a "short note" from the company of Doha. "The mother of all battles," Deiana said in his emphatic and combative purpose, "must continue."




04/11/2022In South Africa, consultations for the establishment of a state-owned shipping company have begun
The South African Shipping Company will operate in all areas of shipping, with the exception of passenger transport




04/11/2022The new container terminal of the port of Abidjan has become operational
Investment of approximately 888 million dollars




04/11/2022TX Logistik will operate a train service between the port of Wilhelmshaven and southern Germany
It will be inaugurated in mid-January




04/11/2022The Italian Academy of Merchant Marine will change headquarters to Genoa
Cooperation with the World Maritime University strengthened




03/11/2022Maersk signs an agreement with the Spanish government for the production and supply of green marine fuel
In Spain, production could reach two million tonnes per year




03/11/2022New direct intermodal connection Bari-Genoa
The train service will be carried out by the GTS group




03/11/2022Confitarma, well the release of PNRR funds in support of the ITS Academy
d'Amico: the ITS of the Sea represent an educational excellence




03/11/2022Royal Caribbean returns to positive quarterly operating and operating results
In the July-September period of this year, a higher number of passengers boarded the group's ships than in the same pre-pandemic quarter of 2019




03/11/2022Finnlines reports more than satisfactory quarterly financial results
On the other hand, the volumes of rolling stock transported by the fleet in the July-September period decreased




03/11/2022A pool of banks finances Fratelli Cosulich for the construction of a gas tanker
SACE, Crédit Agricole Italia, Banco BPM, UniCredit and CDP disbursed €29.5 million




03/11/2022MSC announces what freight price increases could be with the inclusion of shipping in the EU ETS
Sixty-nine dollars more for the transport of a teu container for dry cargo from the Far East to the Mediterranean / Northwestern Europe and 208 euros more for the 40' refrigerated containers




03/11/2022AD Ports will acquire 80% of the shipping company Global Feeder Shipping
Transaction worth $800 million




03/11/2022DHL buys 60 million litres of sustainable marine fuel
The aim is the decarbonisation of maritime shipments




02/11/2022Carnival has taken delivery of the new Carnival Celebration
345 meters long, it has a capacity of 6,600 passengers




02/11/2022Wallenius Wilhelmsen's third quarter was positive
Revenues grew by +37.0%




02/11/2022Maersk reports another record quarter, perhaps the latest in a long series
The volumes of cargo carried by the fleet continue to decrease




02/11/2022Concluded the agreement that will allow Poseidon Acquisition to buy Atlas (Seaspan Corporation)
Transaction of the value of 10.9 billion. Among the buyers, the Japanese ONE




02/11/2022Further attenuation of the growth trend of the quarterly revenues of Triton and Textainer
In the period July-September the increase was +6.1% and +4.8%




02/11/2022In the third trimester the maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait is dropped of -8.9%
Partial restoration of transits in the "grain corridor"
FROM THE HOME PAGE
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
2.52 million tons were handled in Marina di Carrara (+16.5%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
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