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August 2023




31/08/2023In Ravenna a conference on the development of the port and logistics
It will be held on September 11




31/08/2023The modernization of Crystal's second cruise ship has been completed in Trieste
The first was returned last month by Fincantieri




31/08/2023In the second trimester the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia is dropped of -20.7%
Increase in half-yearly volumes handled by Fiumicino and Gaeta airports




31/08/2023Concern of Assologistica for obstacles to the traffic of goods at the Alpine passes
Ruggerone: We have asked for an urgent meeting with ministers Salvini and Urso




31/08/2023Signed the contract that assigns to SCCT the second container terminal of the port of East Port Said
It will become operational in 2025 and will have a traffic capacity of two million teu




31/08/2023Tender for the design and installation of cold ironing systems in the port of Livorno
The call is worth 52.1 million euros




31/08/2023In the first three months of this year, after seven quarters of growth, freight carried by trains in Italy decreased
The rail traffic has been of 25,16 million tons (- 2.5%)




30/08/2023Privatize ports? Meloni: we don't even talk about it. The League joins
It is not, they say, "an election campaign issue"




30/08/2023Ok to the project to increase the traffic capacity of the container of Westports from 14 to 28 million teu
Eight more container terminals will be built in Port Klang Port




30/08/2023Hapag-Lloyd removed from the list of candidates to acquire HMM
The list of selected bidders should be made official in the next few hours




30/08/2023In the second trimester the revenues of the Chinese COSCO Shipping Holdings are diminished of -57,7%
In the period the fleet of portacontainer of the group has transported beyond 5,9 million teu (- 5.8%), of which 4,1 million teu on the ships of COSCO Shipping Lines (- 8.7%)




29/08/2023In the first half of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the port of Livorno is diminished of -3,2%
In Piombino an increase of +4.3% was recorded




29/08/2023Joint venture DP World-Evyap to develop port projects in Turkey
It will be 58% and 42% respectively




29/08/2023In the trimester April-june the Chinese CIMC has recorded a decrease of -38,4% of the sale of container
In the first half of 2023 the turnover generated by the marketing of the containers has decreased by -40.0%




29/08/2023In the second trimester the revenues of COSCO Shipping Ports are diminished of -3.8%
In the first half of 2023 the decline was -2.2%




29/08/2023Marcura buys ShipServ
The London-based company operates an online platform for the shipping sector




29/08/2023In the first seven months of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the Spanish ports is diminished of -4,0%
In July a decrease of -5.0% was recorded




28/08/2023In the first half of 2023 the extra-EU goods enlivened from the European ports are diminished of -6,6%
The Italian ports have totaled 97,5 million tons (- 8.0%)




28/08/2023The revenues of the Chinese logistics group Sinotrans were stable in the second quarter
The volumes of shipments handled by air are recovering




28/08/2023Last month the traffic of the goods in the Chinese marine ports has increased of +5.3%
The container has been pairs to 23,7 million teu (+1.8%)




28/08/2023In the second quarter, the strong growth of freight traffic in Albanian ports continued
The flow of passengers is also increasing




28/08/2023Declining demand for new dry cargo containers weighs on Singamas' accounts
The company's container sales more than halved in the first half




28/08/2023Record container handling in the port of Gioia Tauro
Over the weekend a total of 17,008 teu were processed on the "MSC Nicola Mastro"




28/08/2023Medlog (MSC group) will build a dry port in Egypt
An investment of 100 million dollars is planned




25/08/2023A new attempt to sell 54.77% of the Croatian shipyard Uljanik failed
The starting price of the auction was 13.82 million euros




25/08/2023South Korean maritime industry rejects the sale of HMM to Hapag-Lloyd
The fear is that together with the company will be sold vital information and know-how for the nation




24/08/2023In the first half of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the port of Marseille it is diminished of the -8%
Increase of +4% in the second quarter alone




24/08/2023The WTO warns that a sustained recovery in trade is unlikely to be in the near future
Positive impetus is provided by demand for automotive products




24/08/2023Ignazio Messina has taken delivery of the first full container of the fleet
She will be joined next month by a second sister ship




24/08/2023To July the traffic of the goods in the port of Genoa is dropped of -1.3% while to Savona-Vado it has grown of +3.7%
In the first seven months of 2023 percentage changes of -4.8% and -1.3% respectively were recorded




24/08/2023G20, cyclical decline in the value of trade in goods in the second quarter
Trade in services also slowed down sharply




24/08/2023Tarlazzi (Uilt): no to the privatization of ports, on which we are ready to fight
The state-owned area and the regulation system - he underlined - must maintain a publicistic approach




24/08/2023Tajani proposes to privatize ports? He must have sunstroke
This is stated by the Filt Cgil underlining that selling off the ports to make cash is disconcerting




24/08/2023To July the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles has accused a remarkable decrease of the -26.8%
In the first seven months of 2023 the decrease was -24.1%




23/08/2023Dachser acquires the majority of Fercam's logistics and distribution activities
The joint venture Dachser & FERCAM Italia Srl has been established, with 80% and 20% owned respectively




23/08/2023Also in the port of Hamburg the trend of decrease in freight traffic continues
In the period April-june of this year the German port of call has enlivened 30,1 million tons of cargos (- 2%)




23/08/2023A collision between two ships stopped maritime traffic in the Suez Canal for a few hours
The accident did not cause significant damage to the product tanker and LNG unit




22/08/2023MPC Container Ships performs well despite the deterioration of the container market
In the period April-june the revenues are increased of +28.1%




22/08/2023The very negative trend of traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven continued in the second quarter
Handled 14.5 million tons of cargo. To go back to a lower volume you have to go back to 2005




21/08/2023Proposals to increase rail capacity following the accident in the Gotthard Base Tunnel
The measures are suggested by Swiss and German business associations




21/08/2023CEVA Logistics acquires Indian logistics group Stellar Value Chain Solutions
The Mumbai-based company has almost eight thousand employees




21/08/2023PSA BDP has opened its own subsidiary in Romania
It is headquartered in Bucharest




21/08/2023To July the traffic of the goods in the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona has recorded decreases of -0,8% and -15,1%
In the first seven months of 2023 the decreases were respectively -3.4% and -11.1%




21/08/2023The bulk Pyxis Ocean begins navigation after the installation of two large sails
An average saving of up to 30% of fuel is expected




21/08/2023Hapag-Lloyd made a bid to acquire HMM
The South Koreans Dongwon, LX and Harim also participated in the race, while the SM gave up




21/08/2023NYK acquires 25% of the PICT car terminal at the Indonesian port of Patimban
It has an annual capacity of 220,000 vehicles, which will rise to 600,000 in 2025




21/08/2023In the first six months of the 2023 revenues of the OOIL are diminished of the -58,9%
The profit clearly is piled to 1,13 billion dollars (- 80.1%)




18/08/2023Fire near the Russian port of Novorossiysk
The flames in a container depot of Ruscon, which in recent days has inaugurated a terminal in Orlivka




18/08/2023In the trimester April-june the revenues of Global Ports Holding are increased of +17%
The crocieristico traffic in the terminals of the group has been of 3,1 million passengers (+76%)




18/08/2023AD Ports will participate in the construction of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Kuryk, on the Caspian Sea
The initiative is part of the project for the creation of a corridor for the export of Kazakh cereals through Iranian ports




18/08/2023Qatari QTerminals will acquire a majority stake in the Dutch Kramer Group
The Kramer family's activities are focused on container logistics in the Port of Rotterdam




18/08/2023Anti-drug operation in the port of Gioia Tauro
About 150 kilos of pure cocaine seized




17/08/2023For sale the entire fleet of reefer containers of the American Tiger Cool Express
These are more than 725 boxes of 53' produced by CIMC




17/08/2023Hapag-Lloyd would be interested in acquiring South Korea's HMM
The Hamburg-based company cooperates with the Asian company within the framework of THE Alliance




17/08/2023In the second trimester the traffic of the container in the terminals of DP World has grown of +0.5%
The revenues of the first semester 2023 have turned out in increase of +0.9%




17/08/2023In the period April-june the revenues of Eimskip are decreased of -26.0%
Significant reduction in operating costs




17/08/2023Ok to the establishment of the New ICOM in the spaces of the SEZ and ZFD of the Port Channel of Cagliari
The employment of at least 500 people is already expected in the first phase




16/08/2023In the period April-june the traffic of the container enlivened by HHLA is dropped of -10.3%
In the first half of 2023 the decrease was -14.6%




16/08/2023Wallenius Wilhelmsen has ordered four 9,350 ceu car carriers
The order at Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) includes options for an additional eight units




16/08/2023ZIM has closed the second trimester with a net loss of -212,7 million dollars
Revenues decreased by -61.8%. Slight increase in containerized cargoes transported by the fleet




16/08/2023In the second trimester the traffic in the port of Koper is diminished of -5,5%
Growth of containers and rolling stock. Decrease in other loads




16/08/2023Decline in DFDS' quarterly financial performance
In the period April-june revenues are decreased by -3,2%




16/08/2023Last month the traffic of the container in the port of Long Beach is diminished of the -26,4%
No improvement is expected in the near term




16/08/2023Evergreen bought 20% of the Euromax Terminal Rotterdam container terminal
Investment of 72.5 million euros




16/08/2023To July the traffic of the container in the port of Hong Kong is diminished of the -17.9%
In the first seven months of this year the decrease was -15.8%




16/08/2023In the port of La Spezia the sharp contraction of dry goods continues while liquid ones grow
In the first six months of the 2023 traffic in the port of Marina di Carrara is dropped of -11,4%




14/08/2023To July the traffic in the port of Singapore has grown of +0.2%
In the first seven months of 2023 an increase of +0.7% has been recorded




14/08/2023Private equity firm Endless bought logistics company ASCO
Headquartered in Aberdeen, it has more than 1,500 employees




14/08/2023IUMI, the maritime transport of electric vehicles presents no more risks than embarking vehicles with combustion engines
The association has highlighted that the installation of fixed fire-fighting systems is the most effective measure against flames




14/08/2023The ICTSI terminalista group records record quarterly revenues
In the second trimester of the 2023 harbour terminals they have enlivened 3,2 million teu (+8.7%)




14/08/2023In the port of Kaohsiung the seventh container terminal of the port of call was inaugurated
Made by TIPC and Evergreen, I will be able to accommodate up to four container ships of 24,000 teu at the same time




14/08/2023Last month the traffic of the goods in the port of Taranto has grown of +12.4%
In the first seven months of 2023 recorded a decrease of -5.5%




14/08/2023Further attenuation of the growth of cargo traffic in Russian ports
In July recorded an increase of +2.1% slowed down by the decrease of -1.0% of exports




11/08/2023Evergreen and Yang Ming also closed the second quarter with a marked deterioration in financial performance
The second company ended the period at a loss after 11 quarters of profits




11/08/2023Soon the conference of services for the new cruise terminal of the port of Reggio Calabria
Cost of the work about 5.5 million euros




11/08/2023Green light from the Ministry of Economy and Finance to the final text on the Ferrobonus
Rixi: Accelerates resource release for 2023-2026




11/08/2023In the second trimester the traffic of the goods in the ports of Croatia is diminished of the -13,4%
Decrease of -18.4% of landings; increase of +5.4% of cargos at boarding




11/08/2023Collision between the ferry Sherden della Tirrenia and a fishing boat
A sailor of the fishing boat is missing




11/08/2023Identified a load of 50 kilos of cocaine in the port of Livorno
It would have brought organized crime more than 35 million euros




11/08/2023The revenues of Wan Hai Lines of the second trimester are decreased of -67,4%
Recorded a net loss of -2,34 billion Taiwanese dollars




10/08/2023Di Caterina (ALIS): the MIT-MEF decree on the new Marebonus regulation is good
We are confident - he specified - that the government will find the solution for the resources still not disbursed for 2022




10/08/2023Global Ports Holding will handle cruise traffic in Caribbean Saint Lucia
Signed a concession contract for a period of 30 years




10/08/2023In the trimester April-june the traffic in the port of Ravenna is diminished of -3,6%
According to preliminary data, in July 2023 the decline was more than -12%




10/08/2023HMM closed the second trimester with revenues down by -57.7%
The containerized cargos transported from the fleet are increased of +7%




10/08/2023In the second trimester the traffic of the goods in the Montenegrin ports is dropped of -27.9%
In the first half of 2023 the decrease was -21.6%




10/08/2023Rasmussen (Bimco): The world's container fleet is heading for oversupply
This comes at a time when economic growth in many key regions is declining




10/08/2023In the period April-june the revenues of the Hapag-Lloyd are diminished of the -50.9%
Net profit in bending of -77.6%. The containerized cargos transported from the fleet are dropped of -2.0%




09/08/2023In the second trimester the traffic of the goods in the port of Venice is diminished of -3,5%
In the first six months of 2023 the decline was -4.7%




09/08/2023Second quarter very negative for freight traffic enlivened from the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Without taking into account the 2020 data characterized by the effects of the pandemic, it is necessary to go back to 2013 to find a lower volume of cargo passed in the port of call of the Ligurian capital




09/08/2023The port of Livorno loses a fish that the port of La Spezia is convinced has taken the bait to its hook
The Labronico port emphasizes that its potential remains intact despite the renunciation of MSC, shipowning cetacean that in Liguria are convinced of having definitively pulled ashore




09/08/2023Agreement between Axpo and Gas and Heat and San Giorgio del Porto for an LNG bettolina
The ship will be employed in Naples in ship-to-ship and ship-to-truck supplies




09/08/2023In July the turnover of Yang Ming is dropped of -68,8%
In the first seven months of the 2023 revenues are piled to 83,46 billion taiwanese dollars (- 67.0%)




09/08/2023MSC orders ten new 10,000 teu dual-fuel LNG container ships
MSC orders ten new 10,000 teu dual-fuel LNG container ships




08/08/2023Road transport welcomes the exemption from the payment of the contribution to ART
Morelli (ANITA): the Authority has never exercised any kind of regulation of the sector




08/08/2023In the second trimester the goods enlivened by the combined transport in Europe are dropped of -14.4%
Schultze (UIRR): measures needed to support the sector




08/08/2023In the first six months of this year the traffic in the Swiss ports on the Rhine has grown of +19.1%
The increase is entirely attributable to the increase in imports of mineral oils




08/08/2023The Panamanian Shipowners' Association has joined the ICS
The Central American organization was founded in 2020




08/08/2023In July Evergreen's revenues are decreased by -62.7%
In the first seven months of 2023 the decrease was -61.4%




08/08/2023Waiting in Genoa the first container ship from 24,000 teu to land in the port of call of the Ligurian capital
Between Friday and Saturday it will touch the PSA Genova Pra' terminal




08/08/2023Slight decline in six-monthly freight traffic in Moroccan ports
The container has been pairs to 4,8 million teu (+6.9%)




08/08/2023Mitsui & Co. sells Mitsui Rail Capital Europe to Beacon Rail
The Dutch company has a fleet of 222 electric locomotives




08/08/202392 kilos of cocaine seized in the port of Vado Ligure
A few days ago, a shipment of 62 kilos of narcotic drug was blocked




07/08/2023Explosion in the grain silos of the Turkish port of Derince
The accident resulted in the injury of 12 people




07/08/2023Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues fell slightly
The company seeks clarification from the Board of Directors of the subsidiary Eagle Bulk on the repurchase of the stake in Oaktree Capital




07/08/2023Carbox (Tarros Group) opens an office in Egypt
It is based in Alexandria, Egypt




07/08/2023Half-year turnover up +14% for Bureau Veritas Italia
New hires equal to over 10% of the workforce




07/08/2023Financing to Permare to build a shipyard in the Navicelli canal
It was provided by UniCredit with the assistance of SACE's SupportItalia Guarantee




07/08/2023Integration of the activities of ADVANT Nctm and Studio Legale Berlingieri in the field of maritime law
Strengthening mutual expertise in this area




07/08/2023Damen is ready to leave the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
The Dutch company complains of non-compliance by the public partner and the change in the legal framework brought about by a new law




07/08/2023A tugboat sank in the Suez Canal after a collision with a VLGC
One of the seven crew members died




04/08/2023Fondo Italiano d'Investimento will acquire up to 33% of RINA's share capital
It prepares a capital injection of up to 180 million euros in the form of equity




04/08/2023The Greek Antitrut approves the proposed merger by incorporation of Anek into Attica Holdings
The approval of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission is awaited




04/08/2023In the second quarter of 2023, the Suez Canal was crossed by a record number of ships
The increase in tanker transits continues to be sustained. Revenues generated by maritime traffic are also growing strongly




04/08/2023In the second trimester the revenues of the Maersk group are decreased of -40%
In the single segment of the container the decrease has been of the -51.7%. -17.2% reduction in operating costs




04/08/2023Assiterminal presents to the Regional Administrative Court its reasons against the increase in concession fees
Ferrari: parliamentary times contrast with the times, the context and the needs of terminalist companies




03/08/2023Fincantieri has delivered the new Norwegian Viva cruise ship to Norwegian Cruise Line
Agreement between the navalmeccanico group and C.A.B.I. Cattaneo




03/08/2023In the first six months of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the port of Palermo has grown of +11.2%
Increase in all cargo volumes




03/08/2023In the second trimester the revenues of Global Ship Lease are increased of +4.9%
The company owns a fleet of 68 container ships




03/08/2023Sanilog presents a multilingual video to discover the supplementary health fund
Lazzeri: about a third of our members were born outside Italy




03/08/2023Filt Cgil expresses concern about the contents of the National Plan of the Sea
Missing - explains the union - interventions to improve the quality of maritime and harbour work worries the adaptation of the legal nature of the AdSP




03/08/2023In the second quarter, China's seaports, with almost 2.8 billion tons of goods handled, set a new historical record
New peak maximum traffic of the container with 69,4 million teu (+5.4%)




03/08/2023MSC acquires a majority stake in AlisCargo Airlines
The goal is to obtain the entire share capital at the beginning of 2024




03/08/2023Falteri (Federlogistica): the digitalization of logistics is a failure
The interoperability of computer systems - he denounces - remains a utopia




03/08/2023Bridge or no bridge, the AdSP of the Strait proceeds with the strengthening to Villa San Giovanni of the port infrastructures for the ferrying
Estimated cost, 70 million euros




03/08/2023In July, exports of cereals from Ukraine fell by a third
On July 17, Russia decided not to renew the Black Sea Grain Initiative




03/08/2023Passenger arrivals in Sardinian ports and airports are growing
In the first seven months of 2023 in the harbour ports of call a rise of +7.2% on the previous year and +7.4% also on the pre-Covid year of 2019 has been recorded




02/08/2023Adopted the Port Master Plan of the port of Marina di Carrara
Summary: the current port is no longer adapted to the new needs of the territory




02/08/2023ALIS, well the revocation of the trucking strike in Sicily
Di Caterina: the approval of the new Marebonus Regulation we are sure will arrive soon




02/08/2023Augusta Due, finalized agreements with financial creditors
The new 2023-2026 plan has been approved




02/08/2023Merger of the German subsidiary of ALPI with red\line logistics service
The company name Alpi Germany GmbH will be retained




02/08/2023Meyer Werft took over the management of the Wismar shipyard
A cruise ship for Disney is being built at the plant




02/08/2023In the United Kingdom, the European regulation on port services will be repealed
Ballantyne (BPA): This is great news for the UK shipping industry and a Brexit dividend




02/08/2023Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean close a record second quarter confirming the completion of the post-Covid recovery
The increase in the number of passengers embarked on ships is also remarkable




01/08/2023Hapag-Lloyd completes the acquisition of SAAM's port terminals
The transaction was closed today




01/08/2023Triton closes the second quarter with a decrease of -8.3% of turnover
In the first half of 2023 the decrease was -6.5%




01/08/2023Orizzonte Sistemi Navali, contract for the new OPVs of the Italian Navy
Contract for the mid-life modernization of the "Horizon" class frigates




01/08/2023Rail Cargo Group optimizes its logistics services offer in Italy
Merger of the companies that manage the logistics centers in Desio and San Stino di Livenza




01/08/2023In the second trimester DHL revenues fell by -16.4%
The decrease in turnover from air and sea freight forwards was particularly substantial




01/08/2023In the second trimester the revenues of the charterer of container Textainer are diminished of -5.4%
The profit clearly is dropped of -32,6%




01/08/2023PSA Italy publishes its 2022 Sustainability Report
Last year employment grew by +2.2%




01/08/2023Guerrieri: concern about MSC's renunciation of the acquisition of Terminal Darsena Toscana
I hope - he said - that the decision represents only a pause for reflection




01/08/2023South Korea's KSOE will become the largest shareholder of compatriot STX Heavy Industries
The company manufactures marine engines and equipment for the marine industry




01/08/2023Maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait grew strongly in the second quarter
Geopolitical tensions and the Russia-Ukraine conflict do not reduce the flow of ships




01/08/2023Musumeci: Italy has its own "National Plan of the Sea"
Mattioli (Confitarma): it is an important piece along the way




01/08/2023CSM Italia-Gate (MSC group) renounces the acquisition of Terminal Darsena Toscana
Formal communication to the Italian Competition Authority




01/08/2023T. Mariotti delivered the Seabourn Pursuit to Seabourn
Ceremony of laying the keel of the first military order acquired by the Genoese company
FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hamper 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.
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
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
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
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
Trieste
Madriz (Trieste Passenger Terminal): ready to provide services wherever large ships choose to dock
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
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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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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.
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
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
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
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
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
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
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
››› Meetings File
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)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
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