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May 2023




31/05/2023CMA CGM has completed the acquisition of La Méridionale
Announced the next order for two new ships to GNL




31/05/2023A definitive way to the connection between the port of Ancona and the State Road 16
Acquaroli: is a fundamental work for the development of the port, Ancona and Marche




31/05/2023A quarter of Russian companies are likely to stop production because of the difficulty of receiving goods from abroad
The first vice president of the Moscow Strategic Research Centre said so




31/05/2023Inaugurated the Venice Boat Show
Over 220 exhibitors. Presented 300 boats, of which 240 in the water




31/05/2023Agreement between the AdSP of the Central Adriatic and the regional agency of the Marche for environmental protection
Technical-scientific collaboration for strengthening synergies, environmental knowledge and skills related to port activities




31/05/2023MSC Cruises took in delivery the new MSC Euribia
In the shipyard of Chantiers de l'Atlantique the coin ceremony of "MSC World America"




31/05/2023The latest reading of the WTO's Goods Trade Barometer signals a recovery, but one that could be very bumpy
Positive signals are coming from export sales orders




31/05/2023Yang Ming orders HHI to build five 15,500 teu container ships
Order worth USD 927.9 million




31/05/2023Port of Genoa, procedural errors in paperwork reduced by 70%
this is the result of what was experienced during a course organised by the Port Authority and Assagenti




31/05/2023The latest GATS report shows the significant decrease in the total loss of vessels
In 2022, the number dropped by -36%. Sinking, fire/explosion and collision are the most frequent causes of accidents




31/05/2023Port of Livorno, four entrepreneurs and three companies banned
Over 8 thousand euro confiscated from a port authority official




31/05/2023Confitarma expresses satisfaction at the EU's approval of support for road-sea intermodality, but denounces the lack of resources
Mattioli: we hope that the new government will open a concrete reflection on the issue with the shipping industry in view of the next Budget Law




31/05/2023Switzerland's Accelleron acquired Officine Meccaniche Torino
The Rivoli-based company is a leading manufacturer of injection systems for marine engines




30/05/2023Grimaldi orders two more new 9,000 ceu Pure Car & Truck Carrier ships
Grimaldi Euromed's assignment of maritime territorial continuity on the Civitavecchia - Arbatax - Cagliari route is confirmed




30/05/2023Assarmatori, good EU approval of Italian aid for road-sea intermodality
Messina; now the objective is to be able to use the resources as quickly as possible




30/05/2023European Commission's OK to refinance the Italian Marebonus
Authorised an aid programme worth EUR 125 million in force until 2027




30/05/2023KHI and DNV will define a method to calculate the CO2 emissions of the liquefied hydrogen supply chain
Submitted a specific memorandum of understanding




30/05/2023The Chinese ports establish a new historical record of four-month traffic of the goods
New peak also of the container alone




29/05/2023The Spanish FENADISMER will start a new class action against oil companies
They are accused of taking advantage of the effects of the conflict in Udrain to apply a surcharge to fuels




29/05/2023In mid-June Blue Dream Cruises will react the international cruises from China suspended for more than three years
I am Shanghai and Shenzhen the pilot ports chosen by the Beijing government for the resumption of the activity




29/05/2023Chinese investment in the Suez Canal Economic Zone
Production activities will be installed




29/05/2023Eni Agreement - RINA for the energy transition and decarbonization of ship transport
Among the aims, the development of the use in the naval field of biofuel HVO produced in the biorefineries of Venice and Gela




29/05/2023Bennett (ICS): to decarbonize the shipping it is necessary to fix a clear direction and provide the means to reach the destination
Without the tools to get there - he emphasizes - becomes a senseless aspiration




29/05/2023In the first trimester of this year the traffic of the goods in the Croatian ports has grown of +14,9%
The increase is determined by the rise of the bulk volumes




26/05/2023In the first trimester the revenues of CMA CGM are diminished of -30.2%
The turnover of the shipping segment is dropped of -40.3%. -72.1% of net profit




26/05/2023The congestion of the container traffic in the port of Durazzo worries the operators
The Harbour Authority assures the provision of other means of handling




26/05/2023Event in Genoa for the relaunch of the economy of the sea
The sector - it has been emphasized - in recent decades has been dramatically underestimated in its potential




26/05/2023Strix (Piraeus Bank)'s compulsory option on Attica's actions not yet in its possession
The offer to acquire 8.8% of the capital amounts to almost 50 million euros




26/05/2023Convention of Assiterminal, Assologistica and Fise-Uniport for safety at work
It is by definition with the support of the RINA




26/05/2023Latin America could become the most important source of sustainable fuel for shipping
Global Maritime Forum and Getting to Zero Coalition highlight opportunities for the region




26/05/2023CMA CGM buys the French economic daily "La Tribune"
The company is already active in publishing with the newspapers "La Provence" and "Corse Matin"




26/05/2023Port areas, the Spanish Constitutional Court drafts a regulation of the Valencian Generalitat requiring to space the fuel tanks from the housing centers
Appeal for inconstitutionality




26/05/2023Next month Metrans will activate an intermodal link Rijeka-Budapest
The terminal of the Hungarian capital will be connected to the Serb terminal of Indija




25/05/2023Ok to a contribution of 2.2 million to the genoese harbour company CULMV
Resolution approved by the Management Committee




25/05/2023ITA Airways, confirmed the deal with Lufthansa
Uilt, important now to realize the objectives of development and growth of the industrial plan




25/05/2023Illicit disposal of waste from works in the port of Taranto
An eco-criminal organization is dismantled




25/05/2023Brussels approves the Viasat-Inmarsat merger which will be implemented by the end of the month
They own and manage a total of 19 GEO satellites




25/05/2023German Schües is the new president of the BIMCO
Subsidizes Sabrina Chao who ended his biennial term




25/05/2023PSA has acquired a minority share in the Vietnamese logistics company Sotrans
It was ceded by the Indo Trans Logistics Corporation




25/05/2023The free way of the Senate paves the way to the realization of the bridge on the Strait of Messina
Hypotized a cost of 14 billion. The MIT assures that it will not block the transit of the great ships, making once again inappropriate reference to other bridges




25/05/2023Inaugurated the second phase of the Vietnamese container terminal of Nam Dinh Vu (Haipong)
It has an annual capacity pairs to 1,2 million teu




25/05/2023A pannier briefly interrupted traffic in the Suez Canal
It happened, despite some difficulties, of the operation of trailer




24/05/2023In the first trimester the traffic of the container in the port of Genoa is dropped of -7.7% and it is still less than the levels pre-pandemia
In increase the volumes in the port of Savona-Vado Ligure




24/05/2023Boluda Towage and Damen Shipyards will make the first methanol trailer in Europe
It will be completed and delivered in 2024-25




24/05/2023The French Zéphyr & Borée orders five new portacontainer with wind power
They'll have engines powered by methanol. Committed to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard




24/05/2023In April, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -7.8% percent
The decrease was determined by the drop in containers, in particular by those in transit




24/05/2023In the first quarter of this year, the traffic of goods at the ports of the AdSP of the Southern Adriatic Adriatic grew 6.2% percent
Handling more than 6.5 million tons of cargo




24/05/2023For Trafigura, hydrogen derived fuels will be essential for the decarbonisation of shipping
Renewed the call for IMO to introduce a mandatory carbon tax by 2025




23/05/2023TIL orders ZPMC nine cranes of quay for the TPO/TNMSC terminal of the port of Le Havre
They will be able to serve ships from 24,000 teu




23/05/2023The operators of the Ukrainian port of Pivdenny are denouncing that Russia blocks the activity of the stopover
Since April 29 no ship intended for the port has been included in the inspection activities of the Joint Coordination Centre




23/05/2023Through the port of Trieste, they will spend up to four million tonnes of crude oil more per year destined for the Czech Republic
The TAL Group has signed an agreement with the Czech shareholder MERO CR




23/05/2023In the Netherlands, the installation in the ports of cold ironing plants will be supported with 180 million euros in public funds
The Branche Organisatie Zeehavens believes that the total investment needed will be more than 300 million euros




23/05/2023In April the port of Algeciras handled 409,275 containers (+ 6.2%)
In the first quarter of this year the total was 1,528,352 teu (-1.1%)




23/05/2023TX Logistik invests again to expand its fleet of railway wagons
Order 115 double pocket wagons of type T3000 intended for intermodal transport




23/05/2023GNV expands its support to the project for the protection of turtles and cetaceans in the Mediterranean
The researchers, as well as on the Naples-Palermo route, are being housed on board the ships employed on the Barcelona-Tangier and Valencia-Palma routes




23/05/2023Positive the first quarter of MPC Container Ships
The Norwegian company is concerned that supply growth in the segment of large container carriers could also have an impact on the fleets operated on intra-regional routes




22/05/2023Of the 250 million containers transported by ships in 2022, only 661 were lost at sea
This is the lowest number in the last 15 years




22/05/2023UniCredit finances the first two investments in the SEZ area of the Interporto di Nola
The bank disbursed a total of 17 million in favour of Temi Spa and the Farvima Medicines group




22/05/2023Filt Cgil, naïve to hypothesize the reform of the ports without involving the unions
We are concerned - the union has emphasized - also what is declared by Salvini on the autonomy of each Authority of Harbour System




22/05/2023Agreement PSA - Kazakhstan Railways for the development of the Trans-Caspian corridor
It was signed today at the Kazakhstan-Singapore Business Forum




22/05/2023To April the traffic in the port of Valencia is dropped of -14,2%
In the first quarter of 2023 the decrease was -9.6%




22/05/2023After 16 quarters of growth, ZIM's operating result turned negative
In the first three months of this year the revenues are decreased of -63.0%. Cargos transported from the fleet down by -10.5%




22/05/2023In Vasto arrived the largest ship that has ever climbed the port of Abruzzo
The ro-ro "Abu Samrah", 209 meters long, embarked 450 vans




22/05/2023Intercargo accounts for 32% of the capacity of the world's bulk carrier fleet
The association includes more than 3,200 bulk-carriers




22/05/2023$313 million order to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for five new container ships
They will be delivered by the first half of 2026




22/05/2023Construction of two dry docks in the Algerian port of Arzew has begun
They will have a length of 220 meters and a depth of 14 meters




19/05/2023The top management of RFI, Trenitalia and Mercitalia Logistics has been renewed
TX Logistik has ordered 40 new Siemens interoperable locomotives with an option for a further 25




19/05/2023Tomorrow the Grendi group will inaugurate a new warehouse in the back port of Cagliari
It will double the company's cargo storage capacity in the Sardinian airport




19/05/2023Mobilization starts again in Trieste. The two reindustrialization hypotheses presented by Wärtsilä have been rejected
They were considered inconsistent, inadequate and not responding to the commitments made by the multinational




19/05/2023Fincantieri will build the fourth "Constellation" class frigate for the US Navy
The order has a value of about 526 million dollars




19/05/2023Assoporti together with the DAD of the University of Genoa for the improvement of the port-city relationship
Rixi: training and rejuvenation of the workforce to increase security in ports




19/05/2023In the first two months of 2023, ferry and cruise traffic in Italy was higher than in the pre-pandemic period
Report of the Mobility Trends Observatory




19/05/2023The Regional Administrative Court rejected SPGT's appeal for the construction of a warehouse for petroleum products in the port of Gioia Tauro
Fully legitimate - it has highlighted the AdSP - the denial to a private instance that would have wanted to realize a settlement without public interest in an area with evident seismic risk




19/05/2023Norwegian Cruise Line signs an agreement with the City of Venice for the protection of the Lagoon
Limits are placed on the cruise activity of the company, which will pay 600 thousand euros a year for three years to support the city's cultural and social life




19/05/2023The drop in monthly container traffic enlivened from the port of Los Angeles in April is still significant
The decrease was -22.5%




18/05/2023For air shipments, the security factor is considered more important than the cost
Fifth conference of the Air Cargo Observatory




18/05/2023MSC is the first company in the world with a fleet of container ships with a capacity of five million teu
Alphaliner expects further growth thanks to an additional 1.66 million teu in two years




18/05/2023The customs reform of the EU Commission provides for a new Customs Authority and a European digital customs center
AEOs will become "Trust & Check" operators. Specific proposals for electronic commerce




18/05/2023Federation of the Sea, it is necessary to accelerate the process to achieve gender equality in the maritime sector
Mattioli: The advantages of recognized diversity in the world of work are now evident




18/05/2023Unchanged the volume of traffic of goods enlivened from the port of Civitavecchia in the first quarter
Decrease in miscellaneous goods offset by the increase in bulk




18/05/2023In the port of La Spezia an electric boat for waste collection has entered service
It is part of the naval vessels used by Sepor




18/05/2023Expected this year a record traffic of cruise passengers in the port of Genoa
Stazioni Marittime expects the total to be about 1.45 million passengers




18/05/2023Hannibal has activated a new intermodal service between Milan and Trieste
It has an initial frequency of three weekly circulations




18/05/2023Trasportounito, complaint in the EU for violation of a regulatory right to the detriment of Italian road transport companies
In Italy no verification of the proportion between vehicles, drivers and transport volumes




18/05/2023The last arbitration on the costs of widening the waterway has been concluded in favor of the Panama Canal Authority
The consortium Grupo Unidos por el Canal had urged the acknowledgment of additional costs of 671 million dollars. Webuild, 34.9 million recognized to GUPC. Further arbitration has been announced




18/05/2023In the first trimester the combined transport in Europe is decreased of -14%
Schultze (UIRR): Intermodal transport is embroiled in a "perfect storm"




18/05/2023Sogesid will participate in the design and implementation of the electrification of the docks of the port of Termoli
The AdSP will pay to the company of the ministries of the Environment and Infrastructure an amount of about 250 thousand euros




17/05/2023Will the naval surveys be entrusted to software engineers? A future that Teare (AAA) does not wish for
The former president of the Association of Average Adjusters speculates what could happen with the advent of autonomous navigation




17/05/2023Quarterly decrease of -6.0% of the goods in the port of Venice
In the period January-March 2023, the decrease in liquid bulk was offset by the increase in dry bulk. Various goods stable




17/05/2023In the first three months of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the port of Hamburg is diminished of the -10,2%
Miscellaneous goods fell sharply. Bulk up by +5.4%




17/05/2023LC3 Trasporti will transport Costa Cruises' on-board supplies from Genoa to Kiel
The trucks of the Gubbio company powered by liquefied biomethane will be used




17/05/2023In the first trimester the revenues of the charterer of portacontainer Euroseas are dropped of -7.8%
Pittas: good prospects for a young fleet of feeder ships like ours




17/05/2023Serious accident in the port area of Pra' of the Genoese port
Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl and Uiltrasporti urge the AdSP to intervene




17/05/2023Marked reduction of -16,1% of the traffic of the container enlivened in the first trimester from the terminals of Eurokai
In Germany the traffic operated by Eurogate is dropped of -19.8% and in Italy the volumes managed by Contship Italia are diminished of -16.5%




16/05/2023Lack of clarity and policy instability put the energy transition of shipping at risk
ICS survey on the critical issues highlighted by managers of the maritime transport industry




16/05/2023Vard will design and build two new CSOV naval units for Purus Wind
Fincantieri delivers the fourth and final unit of the "Al Zubarah" class of corvettes




16/05/2023The Italian Landro is the new head of the passenger ships sector of Lloyd's Register
He has fifteen years of experience in shipping




16/05/2023The first Mare Global Forum will take place in Genoa on 26 May
It is organized by the "Giuseppe Bono" Strategic Consulting Center




16/05/2023Friday in Livorno will be held the second conference dedicated to the RLSS of Italian ports
It is organized by the RLSS of the port of Livorno with the support of the AdSP of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea




16/05/2023Significant quarterly drop in freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven
Handled 13,6 million tons of cargos (- 22.5%). The container has been 978.686 (- 20.2%)




16/05/2023On 25 May in Genoa there will be a conference on the planning, operation and management of transport networks
It is organized by the International Institute of Communications and CIFI




16/05/2023In the port of Gioia Tauro, 2.7 tons of pure cocaine were seized
The drugs were hidden in two containers containing bananas




16/05/2023In the first three months of 2023 the revenues of Costamare are decreased by -7,5%
Net result up by +21.0%




16/05/2023Discovered a fraud system put in place by a Genoese shipping company
You charge undue fees to customers. Quantified an illicit enrichment of over 620 thousand euros




16/05/2023In the first trimester the revenues of the charterer of portacontainer Danaos are increased of +5.9%
Profit clearly in decrease of -55.9%




15/05/2023Gasselin is the new CEO of Contship Italia
He was CEO of Sogemar




15/05/2023In the first trimester the traffic of the container in the harbour terminals of HHLA is diminished of -18.6%
Revenues fell by -5.6%




15/05/2023RINA closed 2022 with record revenues
By the end of 2023, about 600 hires are planned, half of which in Italy




15/05/2023Last month the traffic of the container in the port of Hong Kong is diminished of -22,3%
Decrease of -12.2% in the first quarter of 2023




15/05/2023In the first three months of the 2023 traffic in the port of Koper is dropped of -4,2%
Containers, conventional cargoes and solid bulk are decreasing




15/05/2023CMA CGM reorganizes the TMX 3 line connecting Turkey, Italy, Slovenia and Malta
In addition to Trieste, in Italy the service will touch Ancona instead of Venice




15/05/2023Sharp deterioration in HMM's quarterly financial performance
Unlike other companies, the South Korean carrier does not foresee a future improvement in the container shipping market




15/05/2023To April the traffic of the goods in the port of Singapore has grown of +5.1%
In the first four months of 2023 the growth was +0.2%




15/05/2023Positioned the New Pope's Bridge, the structure that will channel the road traffic of the Genoese port basin of Sampierdarena
It is more than 200 meters long, 35 meters high, weighs 3,800 tons and is equipped with two decks




15/05/2023In the first trimester of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the ports of Montenegro is diminished of -15,3%
The volumes of cargos with Italy are dropped of -18.1%




15/05/2023Nippon Express Holdings acquires the Austrian cargo logistics partner
Last year, the Vienna-based company posted record revenues of 2.06 billion euros




15/05/2023To April the traffic of the containers in the port of Long Beach is diminished of -20.1%
In the first quarter of this year the decline was -27.5%




12/05/2023In the first three months of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the port of Ravenna is diminished of the -3,1%
In March recorded a decrease of -1.4%




12/05/2023Federagenti denounces that the exit from the Venice market penalizes the cruise activity of the entire Adriatic
Saints: a domino effect has been generated on the entire private basin of the most attractive destination




12/05/2023In the first trimester the revenues of Evergreen and Yang Ming are decreased of -60.9% and -65.4%
YML invests in five new container ships LNG from 15,000 teu




12/05/2023In the first trimester the traffic of the crocieristi in the terminals of Global Ports Holding has risen of +185.4%
It is also growing (+38.4%) on the first quarter of the pre-pandemic year of 2019




12/05/2023Onorato signs a sale and lease-back agreement with CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping for two ro-pax ships
I establish a rental period of 120 months




12/05/2023COSCO confirms that it will soon acquire 24.99% of the CTT container terminal in the Port of Hamburg
Satisfaction with the ok to the transaction of the German government




12/05/2023Construction of COSCO's second electric container ship has begun
It will be 119.8 meters long, 23.6 meters wide and will have a draft of 5.5 meters




11/05/2023In 2022 the port of Carrara contributed over 400 million euros to the wealth of the province
Sommariva: a further leap in quality will be determined by a new Port Master Plan




11/05/2023HHLA PLT workers voted Italy a state of unrest
USB has announced that the Prefecture has been asked for a mediation table




11/05/2023In April, Russian ports set their own new all-time traffic record
In the first four-month period of 2023 300,5 million tons of goods (+11.6%) have been enlivened




11/05/2023Record consolidated turnover for the logistics group FERCAM
In 2022 the turnover has grown by +19.6%




11/05/2023Conference in Milan on mergers and acquisitions in logistics and transport
It is organized by Assologistica Cultura e Formazione and will be held on June 6th




11/05/2023The Italian Federation of Professional Road Hauliers has joined Confitarma
The two associations intend to strengthen the link between sea and land




11/05/2023In the first trimester the revenues of Hapag-Lloyd are decreased of -29.6%
Only transatlantic services are in charge. Marked reduction in freight value, volumes transported and turnover in other markets




11/05/2023The German government authorizes COSCO to acquire 24.9% of CTT's container terminal in Hamburg
The transaction - HHLA announced - will be completed shortly




10/05/2023GSL, the container ship rental market is stabilizing
In the first three months of this year the revenues of the company have grown of +3.7%




10/05/2023The Regional Administrative Court for Liguria cancels the award of the works for the new breakwater of Genoa in Webuild
The appeal of Consorzio Stabile Eteria, Acciona Construcción and R.C.M. Costruzioni was upheld. However, the construction site, being financed with PNRR resources, will not be stopped




10/05/2023Stena Line orders two ro-ro ships with a garage of 2,800 linear meters in China
They will be taken over in 2025




10/05/2023Transport & Environment UK, this is the time to promote and spread the use of electric trucks
Hebditch: Key to this is timely support for those switching to battery-electric trucks




09/05/2023In the first trimester of this year the value of new orders to Fincantieri has grown of +77%
Revenues increased by +5%. EBITDA down by -26%




09/05/2023The auction to acquire 54.77% of the Croatian shipyard Uljanik has been deserted
The Czech group CE Industries, which made an offer in November, would be contacted




09/05/2023Fincantieri and Onex illustrate their offer for the new corvettes of the Greek Navy
Proposed the FCx30 project




09/05/2023The state of agitation of the workers administered at the Culmv of Genoa continues
The protest action will continue until May 16




09/05/2023Rail Cargo Group inaugurates Austria-Ukraine rail freight link
It is made in cooperation with the Ukrainian Ukrzaliznytsia




09/05/2023From 25 to 27 May in Gaeta will be held the 2nd National Summit on the Economy of the Sea Blue Forum
The government representation was nourished, starting with the Minister for Sea Policies, Nello Musumeci




09/05/2023To April the revenues of Evergreen and Yang Ming are decreased of -60,3% and -70,0%
Declines of -60.7% and -66.6% respectively in the first quarter of this year




09/05/2023Stena Line acquires the management of the ro-ro terminal of the Latvian port of Ventspils
The company has a fleet of 39 ships




09/05/2023Vard will build two more units for North Star for the offshore wind market
Option for the construction of two more CSOV




09/05/2023CMA CGM confirms its commitment to acquire Bolloré Logistics for five billion euros
With the transaction the turnover of the activities of the shipowning logistics group would rise to 24 billion dollars




08/05/2023The port terminals of ICTSI record a new traffic record for the first quarter
In the first three months of this year the revenues from the harbour activities have grown of +8.3%




08/05/2023Continue to improve the reliability of container shipping carrier schedules
In March 2023, Sea-Intelligence detected a trend increase of 26.8 percentage points




08/05/2023The U.S. EPA will invest three billion dollars to reduce emissions in ports
Another billion in funds will be earmarked for reducing road haulage emissions




08/05/2023GSL announces a purchase and charter back agreement for four portacontainer from 8.500 teu
The ships have an average age of 20 years




08/05/2023The first of a series of wind farm parts arrived in the port of Augsburg
Six similar transports are expected in 2023 alone




08/05/2023Published the call for tenders for the new ro-ro terminal of the port of Cagliari
Work worth 294.2 million euros. The project includes six berths




08/05/2023Nine expressions of interest for the new large container port of Indian transhipment
It will be able to handle 16 million containers annually




08/05/2023The Chilean SAAM buys the fleet of tugboats of the Brazilian Starnav
Transaction worth $198 million




05/05/2023Grimaldi's opposition to the approval of the composition with creditors of Moby and CIN was rejected
Moby threatens legal action to defend its restructuring plan




05/05/2023AdSP of the Strait, approved the Strategic Planning Document of the System
Now the DPSS will be submitted to the opinion of each territorially interested municipality




05/05/2023At risk part of the funds for the dredging of the Apulian ports
Maurodinoia (Region): the schedule provides for the start of tender procedures by 2023 and precisely on this deadline there are problems




05/05/2023Antwerp will be the first world port controlled by a network of drones
Six drones will be deployed remotely controlled from a command center




05/05/2023Brussels approves the joint control of Yusen Terminals by ONE and MIP III
The transaction will have no impact on the European economic market




05/05/2023The Adriatic port authorities have signed a declaration of intent
Moments of discussion will be held on topics of common interest and sharing of good practices




05/05/2023Approved the 2022 budget of the AdSP of the Sea of Eastern Sicily
The timeliness index of payments made by the institution was only 12 days




05/05/2023Royal Caribbean reported record revenues for the first quarter of the year
The cruise group has also totaled record booking volumes




05/05/2023The volumes of ro-ro cargoes transported in the first quarter by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet were stable
The revenues of the company have grown of +9.2%




04/05/2023In the first trimester the profit clearly of Finnlines has grown of +42.4%
Attenuation of revenue growth




04/05/2023Adani Ports sells the ongoing project for the construction of a container terminal in Myanmar
It was sold for $30 million




04/05/2023ANAMA, the quarterly drop of -7.2% of cargo traffic in Italian airports does not worry
Albertini: the surplus demand for air transport has physiologically returned




04/05/2023Almost 44,400 direct jobs are generated by the port of Marseille-Fos
Study of the INSEE statistical institute on the industrial-port cluster




04/05/2023The first stone of the new breakwater of the port of Genoa has been laid
Phase A (4,125 linear meters of work on depths up to -50 meters) must be completed by November 30, 2026




04/05/2023Bertschi (Hupac): If the reliability of rail infrastructure and the quality of combined transport do not improve, road transport will grow further
Last year the intermodal shipments enlivened by the Swiss group are dropped of -1.8%




04/05/2023The Spanish antitrust authority authorizes Grimaldi to manage the second ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
The Italian shipowning group will return part of the area in concession to the Port Authority




04/05/2023In the first trimester the revenues of the Maersk generated from the segment of the containerized shipping are diminished of the -37.8%
The volumes of cargos transported from the fleet are dropped of -9.4%




03/05/2023In the first trimester of this year the number of crocieristi to Malta has grown of +185.7%
Italians were over 17 thousand (+276.2%)




03/05/2023After 12 months of decline, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait returned to growth in March
Last month 3,460 ships (+35.7%) transited and in the first three months of 2023 they were 9,250 (+5.9%)




03/05/2023By 2025 containerized shipping companies could decrease the speed of ships up to -10%
BIMCO envisages this as a measure to reduce the capacity offered as well as fuel consumption and to comply with emission standards




03/05/2023In Marghera, the cruise ship Queen Anne was launched
The Cunard unit will enter service on May 3, 2024




03/05/2023Metrocargo Italia transports Den Hartogh tanker containers between Italy and France
The service connects Mortara and Miramas




03/05/2023In 2022, cargo traffic in Italian ports returned to the pre-pandemic level
Not so in the last quarter of the year, in which volumes were -7.9% lower than in the fourth quarter of 2019




03/05/2023The Croatian financial authority authorizes Port Acquisitions to file the takeover bid on Luka Rijeka
The price offered is €8.40 for each of the remaining 8,839,896 shares




02/05/2023Record quarterly cargo traffic in Albanian ports
In the first three months of this year the passengers have grown of +13.9%




02/05/2023Last year, 2,345 maritime accidents occurred in EU waters (-2%)
In 37 cases pollution occurred




02/05/2023USB denounces practices of self-production in the port of Salerno
This situation - complains the union - is not at all a novelty in the port area




02/05/2023The quarterly revenues of container charterers Triton and Textainer fell slightly
Profits falling




02/05/2023Agreement between Assologistica and Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026
The goal is to supervise the logistical flows related to the maximum sporting event




02/05/2023The Egyptian KCFMT orders the construction of the first two of six multipurpose ships
They were commissioned to Daesun Shipbuilding and Engineering Co




02/05/2023Fincantieri has delivered the first of two "Allura class" cruise ships to Oceania Cruises
"Vista" has a gross tonnage of about 67,000 tons




02/05/2023In March, there was a significant economic decline in Italian imports from non-EU27 countries
The decrease is -12.9%. Contraction of -4.6% of exports




02/05/2023Sea and air shipments handled by the Chinese Sinotrans are decreasing
Strong quarterly growth in rail shipments




02/05/2023The NCLH cruise group recorded record revenues for the first quarter of the year
In the first three months of this year, a new all-time record for cruising days per passenger was set




02/05/2023Extended to 2047 the duration of the contract through which QTerminals manages the port of Antalya
The original deadline was August 2028




02/05/2023In 2022 the crocieristi brought in the European ports from the ships that belong to CLIA Europe are increased of +227.6%
In Italy the passengers have been 791 thousand (+132.6%)




02/05/2023In line with other containerized shipping carriers, COSCO has a bad first quarter
In the first three months of this year the revenues are decreased of -55,1%




02/05/2023Unanimous approval of the shareholders to the 2022 financial statements of Interporto Padova
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the company, the new company logo was presented




02/05/2023The MIT has authorized the increase of staff of the Port Cooperative of Ravenna
The workforce is established on the basis of the average level of labour demand in the port and not on traffic peaks
FROM THE HOME PAGE
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of those scrapped in the decade just ending.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interport Union
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
Catania
Di Sarcina: We will immediately begin all the planned actions.
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal of the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
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In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
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 UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
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PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
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FORUM of Shipping
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
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