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April 2023




28/04/2023Renewed the agreement between Assologistic and the Contract Logistics Observatory "Gino Marchet"
On June 9, a conference at the Fair of Verona was scheduled to be held




28/04/2023The Ligabue family rebuys the entire property of the historic Venetian naval provision
Inti Ligabue through Lilux Srl bought for 9.7 million euros on 30.6% percent of the capital held by the Italian Fund of Investment




28/04/2023Approved the 2022 consuntive budgets of the AdSP of the Central Adriatic and the Eastern Liguria
A record investment of more than 100 million euros in the ports of the Spezia and Marina di Carrara




28/04/2023The AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic highlights the contribution to the development made by its subsidiaries
D'Agostino: a port does not consist only of docks and warehouses




28/04/2023Unanimous ok of the Management Committee of the AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas to the final balance 2022
Surplus of over 130 million euros




28/04/2023Approved the final balance 2022 of the Port System Authority of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Ok of the Management Committee to the assignment of additional areas to the Company Enterprise Port Workers




28/04/2023Formalized the agreement with the Maltese government to strengthen the container port of Marsaxlokk
Planned installation of two Megamax quay cranes. 160 new jobs expected




28/04/2023Konecranes collects new orders
New records of the value of orders, including those for port vessels




28/04/2023Further marked deterioration in the financial results of the Japanese ONE
In the first three months of this year the revenues are decreased of -45.0%




28/04/2023Agreement signed for the rail connection of the port of Augsburg
The work benefits from a PNRR funding of 75 million euros




28/04/2023PSA Marine acquires 45% of Panamanian towing company Meyer's Tugs
It has a fleet of six port tugs




28/04/2023The Management Committee of the AdSP of Western Liguria has approved the final balance 2022
During the year, projects were launched for about 985 million euros as part of the extraordinary program of interventions for the port of Genoa




27/04/2023The Genoese Messina inserts two full containers in its fleet traditionally made up of con-ro ships
They are two units of 4,600 teu built in 2009 and 2010




27/04/2023Heavy deterioration in DSV's quarterly financial and operating performance
In the first three months of 2023 revenues are decreased by -33.0%




27/04/2023A survey highlights 15 critical elements faced by women working on ships
At the end of 2023, the experimentation of measures and solutions proposed to solve the problems will start




27/04/2023The Management Committee of the AdSP of Sardinia has approved the final balance and the annual report 2022
Ok to the transitional provisions for the issue or renewal of concessions for the port of Arbatax




27/04/2023In the fourth trimester of the 2022 traffics of the container enlivened in Germany and Italy by Eurogate and Contship Italia are dropped of the -12.8% and -9.2%
In increase of +13.4% the volumes enlivened in the Moroccan port of Tanger Med




27/04/2023In the first trimester of the 2023 traffic of the container in the harbour terminals of DP World has grown of +1.4%
Moved altogether 19,54 million teu




27/04/2023The first two of eight new ship-to-shore cranes arrived at MedPort Tangier
They can operate on container ships with a capacity of up to 24,000 teu




27/04/2023Agreement Guardia di Finanza - AdSP of the Central Adriatic for the fight against fraud in the use of PNRR resources
It was signed this morning at the headquarters of the port authority




27/04/2023Sharp reduction in quarterly container traffic in the Port of New York
In the first three months of this year they are enlivened 1,79 million teu (- 24.9%)




27/04/2023Excellent start to the year for the Cargotec group
Significant growth in quarterly financial results. Orders are falling, but - the company specifies - demand continues to be high




26/04/2023Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Saturn
The unit, of about 47,800 gross tons, will be baptized on June 6 in New York




26/04/2023On May 4 in Parma will be held conference "Interporti al centro. Reform, an opportunity for the sustainable growth of the country"
It is organized by UIR and CePIM




26/04/2023New limit of the draft of Neopanamax ships transiting the Panama Canal caused by drought
Waiting for rains of the rainy season




26/04/2023In Venice three-day strike of the workers of the Nuova Compagnia Lavoratori Portuali
Filt, Fit and Uilt, we do not want a call for tenders that opens to employment agencies, which lowers protections, rights and income




26/04/2023SOS LOGistica increases the number of members by +20%
Presented the new No Plastic Challenge platform




26/04/2023In March, the port of Busan set its own new historical record for monthly container traffic
Significant increase in volumes transshipped at the South Korean airport by MSC




26/04/2023Accentuated decline in Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly financial and operating performance
In the first three months of 2023 the group's net turnover decreased by -37%




26/04/2023After 19 months of decline, container traffic in the port of Valencia returned to growth in March 2023
In the first three months of this year the Spanish harbour port of call has enlivened 16,0 million tons of goods (- 7.8%)




26/04/2023In the first trimester of 2023 Wärtsilä's net sales grew by +19%
The value of new orders increased by +26%




26/04/2023ABB closes a very positive first quarter
Revenues up +12.8% and profit clearly +67.7%




24/04/2023MIT has published guidelines on how to apply the Port Concessions Regulation
The Transport Regulation Authority plays an important role in the granting and extension of concessions




24/04/2023In the first trimester of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the Spanish ports it is dropped of the -1,7%
The contraction was generated by the reduction of -8,6% of containerized cargos




24/04/2023Assoporti and SRM have published the new issue of the newsletter "Port Infographics"
In 2022 the Italian ports have enlivened beyond 490 million tons of goods (+1.9%)




24/04/2023To February the traffic of the goods in the port of Naples is increased of +8.6% while in the port of call of Salerno is dropped of -8.5%
The recovery of passengers continues
News from the Companies
24/04/2023La Ant. Bellettieri & Co., presente da più di 140 anni nel Porto di Civitavecchia, opera nella logistica portuale e nell'intermodalità mare, ferro, gomma
Soddisfa ogni esigenza relativa a pratiche ed operazioni di agenzia marittima, dogana, impresa imbarchi/sbarchi, manipolazione/magazzinaggio merci e commissariato di avaria e rappresenta importanti compagnie di navigazione




24/04/2023On Wednesday in Genoa the shipping company GNV will hold a recruiting day
The inclusion of about 300 new resources is expected in view of the next summer season




24/04/2023Still a slight decrease in quarterly traffic in the port of Rotterdam
Marked reduction in the volumes of miscellaneous goods




24/04/2023HMM - LOTTE Fine Chemical agreement for the transport and bunkering of ammonia and methanol
In February, the shipping company ordered nine new methanol container ships




21/04/2023The association of Genoese freight forwarders focuses on the revival of cargo in the city airport
Strategy that passes through a strong integration with port and logistics development




21/04/2023Quarterly increase of +6.5% of the traffic of the goods in the Apulian ports of the AdSP of the Southern Adriatic
Passengers are recovering




21/04/2023With the Venice Blue Flag 2023, cruise companies renew their commitment to reducing ship emissions
Di Blasio: the agreement signed today extends the perimeter of the agreement to the port of Chioggia




21/04/2023In March 2023, Chinese ports set a new historical record for monthly cargo traffic
New absolute peak also in relation to goods handled only by seaports (record also of international cargoes)




21/04/2023The second multipurpose ro-ro of the new "G5" class of the Grimaldi group has been launched
The "Great Lagos" will be deployed between Northern Europe and West Africa




21/04/2023The KV4.0 Data Hub for real-time data exchange between intermodal transport customers has become operational
Activated the new website www.dx-intermodal.com




21/04/2023The collapse of container traffic in the port of Long Beach continues
In the first three months of the 2023 1,72 million teu (- 30.0%) have been enlivened




20/04/2023Project to build a ro-pax terminal behind the breakwater of the port of Ancona
It was presented today on the occasion of the visit to the airport of Deputy Minister Rixi




20/04/2023The partnership between the Fondazione Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile and the World Maritime University has been renewed
Activities on the theme of training the maritime and port world will be strengthened




20/04/2023CMA CGM has sold 50% of the Russian intermodal and logistics company Logoper
The sale is part of the exit of the French group from the Russian market following the Russia-Ukraine war




20/04/2023850 kg of cocaine seized on board a bulk carrier bound for Venice
The drug was hidden inside the ventilation ducts




20/04/2023The port of Palermo becomes part of the Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport
The European Training Centre on Intermodal Transport and Logistics was founded in 2006




20/04/2023In the first three months of this year the traffic of the goods in the port of Algeciras is dropped of -4,6%
The containers have been pairs to 1.119.734 teu (- 3.5%)




20/04/2023Solved at the port of Genoa the problems of disembarkation of seafarers of non-European nationality
Assagenti expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the meeting with the Genoa Maritime and Air Border Police




20/04/2023The road to decarbonisation of shipping must be defined by the regulatory authorities
A survey by Global Maritime Forum, Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation and Mærsk Mc Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping highlights that currently shipowners can only program the use in the future of a mix of e-fuel. The report confirms the limits of LNG




19/04/2023Hapag-Lloyd completes the acquisition of 40% of India's J M Baxi Ports & Logistics
The operation has been approved by the competent authorities




19/04/2023Rail Cargo Group expands its network of rail services with Italy to Treviso and Frosinone
The connection with the Lazio terminal will be made on the basis of demand




19/04/2023Bad start to 2023 for the port of Barcelona
In the first trimester the goods enlivened are diminished of -12.6%. The recovery of passengers continues




19/04/2023Assiterminal board has been renewed
Luca Becce confirmed as president. Increased the number of board members




19/04/2023Grimaldi has taken delivery of the first of six "G5" class multipurpose ro-ro units
It can transport 4,700 linear meters of rolling goods, 2,500 ceu and 2,000 teu




19/04/202325 thousand euros raised as part of the charity gala "Sport in support of different abilities"
Event on board the GNV ship Allegra




19/04/2023FIATA and GSF indicate what should be the minimum level of data security and confidentiality in the digitization of commercial traffic
The "Charter for Protection and Governance of Data in International Trade" has been published




19/04/2023ESPO also urges the EU Commission to ensure that ships cannot circumvent the application of the ETS
According to the Association of European Ports, Brussels should monitor what happens in all ports close to the European Union




18/04/2023The EU Parliament has definitively approved the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from shipping in the ETS
ECSA, accepted calls for ETS revenues to return to the maritime sector to support the uptake of clean fuels and promote innovation




18/04/2023Mattioli (Federation of the Sea): for the decarbonization of shipping it is essential to allocate large resources to research
Maritime transport - he denounced - will start paying the carbon tax starting from 2025 while other transport sectors responsible for emitting more than six times more will start paying from 2028




18/04/2023PSA will acquire control of the Turkish logistics group Alisan
Agreement to buy 75% of the company's capital




18/04/2023Nova Marine Carriers enters the gas market for the first time
Charter the LNG ship "Dapeng Princess"




18/04/2023The terminal operators are ready to challenge the measures of increase of the concessionary fees of the AdSP
This was underlined by the president of Assiterminal denouncing that, despite the requests, the indexation mechanism has not been changed




18/04/2023CMA CGM in talks to buy Bolloré Logistics for five billion euros
Last year the logistics activities of the Bolloré group have generated record revenues pairs to 7,11 billion euros (+41.1%)




18/04/2023In the first three months of the 2023 traffic of the container enlivened by COSCO Shipping Ports is diminished of -4,0%
Declines of -5.1% in Chinese ports and -1.5% in foreign ports




18/04/2023In the first trimester of this year the traffic of the goods in the harbour system of Antwerp-Bruges is dropped of -4,5%
The port authority expects an improvement in the coming months




18/04/2023Accession of Italy to the Additional Protocol to the CMR Convention
Grimaldi (ALIS): news that our country has been waiting for years




17/04/2023A new rail service has been inaugurated between the Austrian intermodal terminal of Kapfenberg and the port of Trieste
Goods from RHI Magnesita facilities will be transported to the TMT terminal at the Julian port to be loaded onto MSC ships




17/04/2023The Mare Global Forum will take place in Genoa on 25 and 26 May
It will be the first event organized by the new Giuseppe Bono Center




17/04/2023In the first trimester of the 2023 traffic of the container in the port of Hong Kong it is dropped of the -8,4%
In the single month of March are enlivened 1,29 million teu (- 9.8%)




17/04/2023Thursday in Catania a conference on digitization and cyber security
It is organized by the AdSP of the Sea of Eastern Sicily in partnership with Leonardo




17/04/2023For the first time in Germany, two cruise ships used a cold ironing system at the same time
It took place yesterday in the port of Rostock with the ships "AIDAsol" and "AIDAmar" of AIDA Cruises




17/04/2023In the first three months of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the Turkish ports is diminished of the -7,5%
The traffic of the container to and from Italy is dropped of the -26.7%




17/04/2023Slight recovery of containerized trade in the port of Singapore in March
In the first three months of this year the Asian harbour port of call has enlivened 9.009.374 teu (- 0.7%)




14/04/2023In the first three months of the 2023 volume of container transported from the ships of Evergreen is dropped of -2,6%
In the period the revenues are decreased of -60.9%




14/04/2023Moby took delivery of the flagship Moby Fantasy
With a capacity of 2,500 passengers and 3,800 linear meters of cargo, it is one of the largest ro-pax in the world




14/04/2023Works at the port of Brindisi, acquitted the president of the AdSP
Giampieri (Assoporti): satisfaction for the acquittal that confirms the correctness of his action




14/04/2023In the first trimester the traffic of the container enlivened from the group terminalista Chinese CMPort is dropped of -4.2%
The joint venture Terminal Link has enlivened 6,1 million teu (- 4.5%)




14/04/2023MSC's Dragon service suspended due to the pandemic returns to Italian ports
Today's landing of the "MSC Sola" at the Genoese container terminal of Sampierdarena of PSA Italy




14/04/2023Seabourn Pursuit coin ceremony
In July, T. Mariotti will deliver the new cruise ship to Seabourn




14/04/2023In 2023 the port of Koper plans to enliven 1.089.000 container (+7%)
Overall freight traffic similar to that of last year is expected




14/04/2023In the first quarter of 2023, there were 27 acts of piracy against ships, the lowest number since 1993
The International Maritime Bureau stresses the need to maintain a naval law enforcement and deterrence force




13/04/2023Rasmussen (BIMCO): Large new build orders will soon drive a significant change in the container shipping market
Soon the fleet could exceed for the first time the 30 million teu of capacity




13/04/2023The TRAN Committee of the EU Parliament has adopted its position on the TEN-T Regulation
Reiterated the need to complete the main projects of the "Core" network by the end of 2030




13/04/2023First biofuel bunkering operation in the Mediterranean Sea
It was built by TotalEnergies Marine Fuels and Corsica Sardinia Ferries in the port of Toulon




13/04/2023Successful sea trials of the luxury cruise ship Explora I
The Explora Journeys unit will be christened on July 8th in Civitavecchia




13/04/2023Inaugurated the new passenger terminal of the port of Porto Empedocle
Investment totalling EUR 3.25 million




13/04/2023Russia's FESCO is studying a maritime service between Tunisia and Russia
Tunisian food and agricultural products would be imported




13/04/2023Hupac will operate a shuttle train between the intermodal terminals of Busto Arsizio and Interporto Padova
Three weekly rotations will be made




13/04/2023In the first three months of this year the traffic of the goods in the Russian ports has grown of +10.0%
In March 2023 the increase was +25.8%




13/04/2023In the first trimester of the 2023 traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles it is diminished of the -31,5%
In March the decrease was -35.0%




12/04/2023ESPO reiterates the need for the TEN-T Regulation to recognise the role of ports in the supply of new energy
Ryckbost: The time has come to adapt the TEN-T policy to these new realities and include ports that play an important role in the energy value chain




12/04/2023Protocol between Inail, MIT and Assoporti on health and safety in port areas
It lasts three years and includes joint activities aimed at preventing occupational diseases and accidents at work




12/04/2023Brookfield buys Triton in a cash and stock transaction worth $13.3 billion
Sondey: The sale price represents a 35% premium to yesterday's closing share price




12/04/2023Joint venture between the Italian Sapir and the Swiss Nova Marine Holding
It will offer integrated logistics services having as its fulcrum the port of Ravenna




12/04/2023Indictment of Agostinelli and other employees of the AdSP of Gioia Tauro
Resolution of the gup regarding the death of a worker in 2019. Of bewilderment and great bitterness is the reaction of the president of the institution, who expresses great confidence in the work of the judiciary




12/04/2023Meeting between the heads of the International Chamber of Shipping and the China Shipowners' Association
Among the topics addressed, those of energy sources for powering ships and decarbonization




12/04/2023Sharp decline in monthly revenues for Yang Ming and WHL
In March 2023 there were decreases of -65.9% and -64.0% respectively




12/04/2023In May, TX Logistik will activate a new intermodal service between Duisburg and Padua
Four weekly rotations are scheduled




12/04/2023In the first three months of the 2023 ship traffic in the Suez Canal is increased of +20%
The transit rights have generated revenues pairs to about 2,3 billion dollars (+35%)




11/04/2023A new Viking river cruise ship launched in Egypt
It will be used on the Nile. Letter of intent for four more boats




11/04/2023The US company Veson Nautical buys VesselsValue
The British company's database of the naval fleet includes more than 81,500 ships




11/04/2023The fifth edition of "Italian Port Days" has begun in Italian ports
The first session of the initiative has begun. In autumn the second




11/04/2023Today in Italy we celebrate the "Day of the Sea"
Mattioli: the economy of the sea involves a large part of the public administration and numerous ministries and to give it a strong impulse it is necessary a direction of connection between them




11/04/2023The nautical company Sessa International was sold to Intech Boating
Oblue International of Hong Kong sold its entire share capital to the Brazilian company




11/04/2023New historical record of monthly container traffic marked by Trieste Marine Terminal
In the first three months of the 2023 they have been enlivened 185.921 teu (+3.3%)




11/04/2023Port of Gioia Tauro, agreement between unions - MCT on the second level supplementary contract
Agostinelli: this is an important step that will contribute to further enriching the path of growth and increasing development of the airport




11/04/2023COSCO expects to close the first quarter of 2023 with a significant decline in financial performance
A decrease of -74.0% in the value of EBIT is expected




11/04/2023In the first quarter of 2023 growth of maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
20,762 ships (+5.5%) transited




11/04/2023Last month the revenues of the Taiwanese Evergreen are decreased of -62,7%
In the first trimester of 2023 the decline was -60.9%




07/04/2023Order worth three billion dollars of CMA CGM to the Chinese group CSSC
It provides for the construction of 12 container ships from 15,000 teu and four from 23,000 teu




07/04/2023To last February the traffic of the goods in the port of Ravenna is diminished of -7,9%
In the first two months of 2023 the decline was -6.6%




07/04/2023Completed three months in advance the cruise ship Scenic Eclipse II.
She was built in Croatian Shipyard 3. Maj




07/04/2023The construction of the railway overpass that will directly connect the port of Livorno and the Guasticce freight village has begun
Warriors: this is an important day for Tuscany and for the port system of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea




07/04/2023In the last quarter of 2022, the value of world exports of transport services declined
The trend variation was -4.3% and the cyclical one -10.3%




07/04/2023In the first two months of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the port of Taranto is diminished of -5,6%
Approved the POT 2023-2025 of the Port System Authority of the Ionian Sea




07/04/2023Assomarinas challenges the ministerial decree on the 25% increase in state rents
Perocchio: Italian tourist port companies are still exhausted by the period of crisis they went through in the decade 2010-2020




07/04/2023The Genoese San Giorgio del Porto has bought its fellow citizen Boma Yacht
The company operates work on wooden and fiberglass boats and storage services




06/04/2023In 2025, up to 42% of hydrogen demand in the EU could be located in ports
Study conducted by Deloitte Belgium for the Clean Hydrogen Partnership




06/04/2023Navigazione Montanari buys eight ships
They were part of the late 2018 sale and leaseback transaction with Sole Shipping




06/04/2023MSC Foundation and UNICEF reach 12 million euros in donations
The partnership has been helping to support programs, advocacy and emergency aid for thirteen years




06/04/2023Significant quarterly contraction in revenues of the Chinese OOCL
The results in the transatlantic market were bucking the trend thanks to the strong increase in volumes transported




06/04/2023Europol's analysis of the infiltration modalities of criminal organizations in ports
The report, carried out with ports in Antwerp, Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Rotterdam, illustrates the modus operandi used for illicit traffics




06/04/2023Michael Thamm has stepped down as CEO of Costa Crociere Spa
The top management of Costa Cruises and AIDA Cruises will report directly to the president and CEO of Carnival




05/04/2023FedEx announces a reorganization to cut costs by six billion dollars
The operating companies will merge into Federal Express Corporation




05/04/2023Signed the contract to equip the Molo Garibaldi in La Spezia with the cold ironing system
First batch of interventions for the construction of energy infrastructures serving cruise ships




05/04/2023The ship repair and maintenance activity in the port of Gioia Tauro is growing
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas trusts in further developments (Bridge over the Strait permitting




05/04/2023New tender procedure for passenger services in the port of Olbia
Deiana: availability of the institution to entrust the integrated management of the maritime station, following a possible proposal for a finance project




05/04/2023The World Trade Organization predicts that in 2023 world trade will grow by +1.7%
It is also confident about the positive effect of the easing of restrictions in China for Covid




05/04/2023The weakening of the market deteriorates the decarbonization performance of containerized shipping
Xeneta underlines this by presenting the latest survey of its Carbon Emissions Index




05/04/2023New direct train between the container terminal of Genova Pra' and Stuttgart
It will be produced by PSA Italy on a biweekly basis




04/04/2023Maersk Air Cargo inaugurates two more transpacific flights
New weekly connections between the USA and China




04/04/2023Federlogistica asks for an extraordinary plan for roads and railways serving Ligurian ports
Blackbird: the lengthening of the time for the construction of the Third Pass is not good news




04/04/2023Monti assures: I can do at the same time the president of the AdSP and the CEO of ENAV
The new role, if it will come - it has emphasized - is absolutely compatible, as shown by numerous other cases, with that of president of the harbour authority




04/04/2023Cargo traffic in the port of Genoa is decreasing. A slight increase in Savona-Vado
In the first two months of the 2023 port of call of the regional capital has enlivened 7,65 million tons of cargos (- 6.6%) and that Savona 2,45 million tons (+2.1%)




04/04/2023Rixi calculates the heights of the bridges with its own units of measurement
According to the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, the bridge over the Suez Canal would be 60 meters high and not 70 meters




04/04/2023A maritime link between Turkey and Russia will be reactivated in May
The Trabzon-Sochi ferry service interrupted nine years ago will be restored




04/04/2023Last year the ship traffic in the Panama Canal has increased of +5.6%
New records of the volumes of goods carried by ships and the value of transit rights




04/04/2023Pasqualino Monti will be the new CEO of ENAV
The MEF has filed the list of the new board of directors




03/04/202383% of the excavation for the Terzo Valico dei Giovi has been completed
This was announced by the CEO of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane




03/04/2023Liebherr posted record sales last year
The value of the sales of the only products for the marine-harbour sector is increased of +9.7%




03/04/2023Last year the turnover of Italian shipbuilding grew between 15 and 20%
The estimate is included in a study prepared by Deloitte for Confindustria Nautica




03/04/2023Tomorrow will kick off a new program dedicated to the economy of the sea designed by Confitarma
It will be broadcast live streaming on Adnkronos




03/04/2023With Boluda, the port of Santander enters the container market permanently
Inaugurated the new terminal which has a quay of 472 linear meters




03/04/2023Cruise Europe highlights which are the associated ports equipped with cold ironing
A database allows you to know how electricity is supplied on the quay, connection times, tariffs, discounts and incentives




03/04/2023DFDS has inaugurated a new ro-ro service between Izmir and Sète
The connection has a weekly frequency




03/04/2023In the first two months of the 2023 traffic with the foreign enlivened from the Chinese marine ports has grown of +4.6%
The containerized trade has been pairs to 39,1 million teu (+0.6%)




03/04/2023Agreement for the expansion of the APM Terminals container terminal in the port of Rotterdam
Investment of over one billion euros to create additional capacity pairs to two million teu
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Investment firm CVC Capital Partners exits Boluda Maritime Terminals and TTI Algeciras
Schiphol
The two terminal companies manage a total of nine Spanish port terminals
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
Haifa
In the period April-June the average value of freight rates fell by -11.6%
Interferry's Entry/Exit System risks delaying ferry operations at European ports.
Victoria
The system will come into force on October 12th
Ammonia and methanol are ready to decarbonize shipping, but some obstacles to their use must be removed.
Copenhagen
DFDS closes second quarter with a loss
Copenhagen
In the period April-June 2025 the fleet transported 10.6 million linear meters of rolling stock (-0.4%)
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
Los Angeles
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 439.2 million dollars (+182.2%)
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 1.8% last month.
Barcelona
202,321 TEUs handled at loading and unloading (+10.4%) and 142,492 TEUs in transit (-8.3%)
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
Hamburg
Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)
In the April-June quarter, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -3.8%
La Goulette
In the first six months of 2025, 13.8 million tonnes were handled (-3.2%)
Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea
Oslo
Port of Koper sets new quarterly records for containers and rolling stock
Ljubljana
In the period April-June, 5.6 million tons of goods were moved (-4.1%)
Port of Los Angeles hits record monthly container traffic
Los Angeles
Over one million TEUs were handled in July (+8.5%)
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Hamburg
Net profit fell by -39.4%
Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues
Taipei
The April-June period closed with a net profit decrease of -62.9%
South Korean company HMM's revenues fell by 1.5% in the second quarter.
Seoul
Trump announces rejection of IMO's shipping decarbonization program
Washington
The proposed framework - it is denounced - is in effect a global carbon tax that affects Americans and is imposed by an irresponsible United Nations organization.
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June, revenues decreased by -26.5% and -8.7% respectively
Cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals grew by 6.0% in the second quarter
Istanbul
In the first six months of 2025, an increase of +16.7% was recorded
In the period April-June, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.0%
Zagreb
Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%
Container traffic at US ports is expected to plummet in the second half of this year.
Washington/Long Beach
In July, the Port of Long Beach handled 944,000 TEUs (+7.0%)
ThyssenKrupp shareholders approve spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
Eat
The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
Geneva
Global trade in goods is expected to grow by 0.9% this year
Hupac will increase the number of weekly rotations between Busto Arsizio and Basel from five to eight
Noise
Increase in attendance from September 1st
From January 1st, new bunkering regulations will apply in the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Rotterdam
The barges must be equipped with flow meters
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Copenhagen
Terminals and logistics have made a positive contribution. Container shipping benefits from demurrage revenues.
The CIPESS has approved the final project for the bridge over the Strait of Messina.
Rome
Construction will begin this year and the project will be completed in 2032.
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
Bonn
Significant reduction in shipments from China and Hong Kong to the US due to Trump's abolition of the de minimis regime
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
Milan
The remaining 30% will remain with Fingiro, owned by Michele Giromini, the company's CEO.
HMM announces failure of SK Shipping acquisition talks
Seoul
The operation reportedly fell through due to a disagreement on the transaction price.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto increased by +22.8%
Taranto
Containers stopped at just 4,000 TEUs (-27.4%)
In the first half of the year, the operating revenues of the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group grew by +2.3%
Rome
In the goods segment alone, an increase of +6.9% was recorded
Pacific Environment calls on IMO to adopt binding measures to reduce the impact of shipping on the Arctic
Anchorage
In the first half of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo increased by +0.5%
Palermo
Rolling stock is growing. Other freight is declining.
In the second quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal increased by +16.3%
In the second quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal increased by +16.3%
Panama
Panama Ports Company says it is ready to confront the Panamanian government, but "at the appropriate time."
The National Retail Federation has strongly condemned Trump's tariff policy.
Washington
New tariffs will impact goods in the coming weeks
Mulino proposes the Panamanian state's entry into the consortium interested in acquiring Panama Ports Company.
Panama
Supreme Court verdict on concession contract pending
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Singapore
In the April-June period, revenues decreased by -4% and net profit dropped by -89%.
Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
London
ICHCA report on nearly 500 accidents over the past 25 years
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
South Korea's HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering acquires Vietnam's Doosan Enerbility
Seongnam
It manages an industrial area with its own port facility
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras grew by 6.6% in July
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -2.9% was recorded
Salvini has appointed Annalisa Tardino as extraordinary commissioner of the Western Sicilian Sea Port Authority.
Rome/Palermo
The President of the Sicilian Region announces the appeal against the provision
In July, the port of Valencia handled 488,000 containers (+6.7%)
Valencia
Increase driven by growth in empty containers
The materials dredged in the ports of La Spezia and Carrara will be used for the construction of the new breakwater in Genoa.
Genoa/La Spezia
Agreement between the two Ligurian Port System Authorities
X-Press Feeders denounces authorities' failure to acknowledge responsibility in the X-Press Pearl accident
Singapore
According to the company, the Supreme Court ruling ignores international maritime law
Cargo traffic in Russian ports remained stable in July
St. Petersburg
In the first seven months of 2025, loads decreased by -4.6%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -6.5% in July
Hong Kong
A decline of -3.7% was recorded in the first seven months of 2025
In July, the Port of Singapore set a new all-time record for monthly container traffic with 3.9 million TEUs.
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized cargo decreased by -3.6%
Compensation to be paid by the Civitavecchia Port Authority in the Fincosit case has been set at €1.5 million.
Civitavecchia
Latrofa: The ruling allows the release of set-aside sums that have frozen the budget for years.
Germany's HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
Hamburg
In the second quarter, the group's port terminals handled 3.2 million containers (+7.9%)
In the first half of 2025, CK Hutchison's port terminals handled 44 million containers (+4.0%)
Hong Kong
In the quarter April-June the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet transported 14.8 million cubic meters of rolling stock (-0.5%)
Lysaker
Revenues down by -0.7%
In the second quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 670 thousand tons of goods (+0.6%)
Podgorica
Volumes with Italy amounted to 154 thousand tons (+53.1%)
With the arrival of the first container ship, the testing of operational procedures at the Rijeka Gateway begins.
The Hague
The first commercial ship is expected on September 12th
A proposal to bring the port of Taranto back onto global container routes? Start a discussion table.
Taranto
Meeting on the status of freight traffic
Port of Ancona: Tender for demolition of fire-damaged Tubimar warehouses
Ancona
The expected duration of the works is four and a half months
Merger of the German MACS and Hugo Stinnes, both active in the MPP vessel segment
Hamburg/Rostock
Stinnes headquarters in Rostock to close by December 31
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +2.9%
Tirana
There were 331 thousand passengers (+13.6%)
A.SPE.DO, operationalizing the Smart Terminal to increase the competitiveness of the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
ING loans to Premuda for over 100 million dollars
Milan
Funds for the management buyout and the purchase of two product tankers
Sallaum Lines has taken delivery of the first of six Ocean-class dual-fuel PCTCs
Rotterdam
The ship was completed four months ahead of schedule
First meeting of the new Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Genoa
Several measures approved, including those for CULMV and CULP staff
Euroports to operate a new liquid bulk terminal in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It is expected to become operational in 2026
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.6%
Ravenna
Growth of 0.6% was recorded in June. An increase of 4.8% is expected in July.
OsserMare presents five reports on the marine economy
Rome
They focus on a specific sector supply chain or aspect of it
Port of Naples: Road haulage operations resume
Naples
Resolution meeting between institutions, operators and trade associations
ICTSI again reports record quarterly financial and operating results
Manila
Global Ship Lease Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Athens
In the April-June period, net profit was 95.4 million dollars (+8.4%)
Vard receives new order from North Star for two hybrid SOVs
Trieste
Contract worth between 100 and 200 million euros
The Panama Shipping Registry will no longer accept the registration of oil tankers and bulk carriers over 15 years old.
Panama
Measure to counter the use of the shadow fleet
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly revenue
Athens
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 130.9 million (-7.3%)
New customs fast corridor between the port of La Spezia and Interporto Padova
Padua
It adds to the other three already active on the same route
ICTSI to operate Indonesia's Batu Ampar Container Terminal
Manila
It is located on Batam Island
Pino Musolino has been appointed CEO of the Alilauro shipping company.
Naples
He replaces the resigning Eliseo Cuccaro
In the second quarter, DIS' time charter revenues fell by -37.1%.
Luxembourg
Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)
Austrian Rail Cargo Group is focusing on the development of the Sommacampagna-Sona intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Ten-year agreement
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
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