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September 2023




29/09/2023In the first half of 2023 the revenues of the Greek shipowner group Attica increased by 21.3% percent
The traffic of passengers and vehicles carried by the fleet is growing




29/09/2023Romania wants to buy the Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
A new road and rail bridge over the Danube is also being planned




29/09/2023In the June-August quarter, the Carnival cruise group finally left the pandemic behind its backs
New historical record of revenue. It was close to the historic peak of 2019 the number of passengers on the ships




29/09/2023On October 11 in Genoa a workshop by the Young Group of Assagents on the trend of nols
It will be held at Palazzo San Giorgio




29/09/2023Last month the volumes of goods handled by the ports of Genoa and Savona-I went down -9.3% percent and -15.5% percent
In the first eight months of 2023, pushups were -5.8% percent and -3.2% percent, respectively




29/09/2023On Sunday in Japan, the ferry company MOL Sunflower will become operational
Fleet of ten ro-pax vessels and five ro-ro ships employed on six maritime routes




28/09/2023Rexi, inserted amendments on concessions, self-transport, Third Valico and dam of Genoa
A uniform criterion for the updating of the Istat criterion is introduced on maritime concessions, the Deputy Minister explained




28/09/2023Two proposed alternatives so that European ports of transhiment do not lose competitiveness with the new emission standards
There are 36 contributions sent in the framework of the consultation launched by the European Commission




28/09/2023Cornetto will leave the assignments of CEO in the Going Gateway and Reefer Terminal
The companies are looking for a new CEO




28/09/2023Interport of Gorizia, inaugurated a workshop for the repair of railway wagons
It was carried out by Adriafer Rail Services




28/09/2023Amendment proposal of the maritime cluster-Italian port in the subject of cold ironing
It was sent to the Senate by Assshipowners, Assiterminal, Assocostieri, Assologistics, Assomarinas, Assoports and Confitarma




28/09/2023In the second quarter of this year, container traffic in Eurokai's terminals fell by -5.8% percent
In Germany Eurogate has handled 1.6 million teu (-9.6%) and in Italy Contship 411mila teu (-9.6%). In the other foreign terminals the traffic was 773mila teu (+ 0.8%)




28/09/2023At the container terminal at PSA Genova Pra ' a second container ship has arrived from 24,000 teu
The MSC Mette is more than 400 meters long and 61 wide




28/09/2023New historical record of monthly traffic of shipping containers handled by Chinese ports
In August, the new record of international goods passed through the maritime port scans was also marked




28/09/2023CMA CGM has ordered eight dual-fuel container carriers from 9,200 methanol-fueled teu to SWS
They will be 299.9 meters long and 45.6 wide




27/09/2023OK to the extension of the concession to Fuorimuro until December 31
The company operates the railway manoeuvring services in the port of Genoa




27/09/2023A ban on the electrification of the ro-pax docks of the port of Ancona
The plant will have to be carried out by June 2026




27/09/2023The reform of the port rules-the Filt-Cgil and Fit-Cisl-must put the work at the centre of the work
The two unions highlight the need for the Ministry of Transport to regulate the port market




27/09/2023Convention between Assshipowners, Confitweapon and Ministry of Defence
It is aimed at support for the professional relocation of the voluntary leave volunteers




27/09/2023Captrain Italia enhances the services via Ventimiglia and Domodossola to make up for the blocks on the axis of the Frejus and the Gotthard
"Italy is in danger of being cut off from the rest of Europe," the company said




27/09/2023Associates, well the action of the Ministry of the Environment to simplify the rules on dredgers
The reform-observing Giampieri and Patroni Griffi-should also be completed with regard to the use of sediment in the realization of the port works




27/09/2023In the second quarter of this year, French ports handled 1.21 million containers (-12.7%)
The overall traffic in goods decreased by -2.0% percent




27/09/2023UNCTAD forecasts an annual growth of around +3% of goods transported by world container ships in the period 2024-2028
The expected increase is well below the +7% recorded in the previous three decades. This year the expected increase is +1.2% after the decrease of -3.7% in 2022




27/09/2023The works for the new road connections in the Port Channel of Cagliari are out to tender
A road connecting the new ro-ro terminal and the SS 195 will be built




27/09/2023The Canadian government will assess whether the Viterra-Bunge merger will have a negative impact on national ports
Public consultation with industry stakeholders




27/09/2023At the Interporto of Gorizia, the digitalization of the logistics operations of the cold pole is strengthened
Acquisition of the supply of the WMS of Generix Group




27/09/2023Historical record of semi-annual container traffic in the port of Thessaloniki
In the first six months of the 2023 are enlivened 255.192 teu (+11.3%)




26/09/2023Approved the new statute of the Federation of the Sea
Mattioli: Let's give more substance to a modern idea of the blue economy




26/09/2023Inaugurated the new passenger station of the port of Barletta
In Brindisi partial return to the port of the maritime state property area "ex Pol"




26/09/2023Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas applaud the excavation plan of the Vittorio Emanuele III Canal
It would allow cruise passengers - they underlined - easy access to Venice




26/09/2023Fincantieri secures a medium/long-term loan of 800 million euros
"Sustainability linked" credit line guaranteed by SACE




26/09/2023BLS Cargo buys ten new locomotives for transalpine services with Italy
They will be delivered by Siemens Mobility in 2026




26/09/2023Medway/Medlog (MSC group) chosen as industrial partner of the Spanish Renfe Mercancías
To the company of the shipowning group will go the control of the branch of rail transport of the goods of the Iberian group




26/09/2023Starlite Ferries renews its agreement with Accelleron
It concerns the provision of after-sales services for turbochargers installed on ships




26/09/2023Fercam has inaugurated its new warehouse in Alessandria
It has an area of 1,950 square meters plus 290 of offices




26/09/2023ITF denounces that not even the attempted suicide of a seafarer moves companies and authorities to assist abandoned crews
The incredible and dramatic story of the staff of three ships of the Turkish Sea Lion Shipping




25/09/2023The value of seafarers' wages will be increased by +6%
Agreement between ITF and the Joint Negotiating Group for the period 2024-2027




25/09/2023The adaptation of the Gallarate station to 750-meter freight trains has been completed
Investment of Rete Ferroviaria Italiana of three million euros




25/09/2023The American Seacor Holdings sells the towing business
The fleets operated in Florida, Alabama, Texas and Louisiana were sold to E.N. Bisso & Son and Bay-Houston Towing




25/09/2023Meyer Werft begins construction of the Asuka III cruise ship for Japan's Asuka Cruise
It will be delivered in 2025 and will be able to accommodate 740 passengers




25/09/2023The AdSP of Gioia Tauro urges the Corap to transfer the former Enel areas otherwise it will ask for damages
The deadline of 31 December for obtaining PNRR funding is approaching




25/09/2023The clearing of the wagons of the derailed freight train in the Gotthard base tunnel was completed
It still takes several months before rail traffic can pass through the west tube




25/09/2023Joint venture of MOL, MISC and Petronas to invest in LCO2 vessels
The initiative is linked to projects carried out by Petronas CCS Ventures




22/09/2023The Turkish shipyard Med Marine has delivered a new tugboat to Vernicos Scafi
It is the first newly built vehicle of the fleet of the Greek-Italian joint venture




22/09/2023The Kenya Ports Authority privatizes docks in the ports of Lamu and Mombasa
Launched an international tender that also includes a special economic zone




22/09/2023Last month the traffic of the goods in the port of Taranto is increased of +6.9%
In the first eight months of 2023 recorded a decrease of -4.0%




22/09/2023In view of the entry into force of the new EU environmental rules for shipping, shipping companies communicate to customers the foreseeable amount of nicknames
The impact on the costs of sea shipping seems highly uncertain




21/09/2023New paints to contain the spread of fires on ships and shipyards
Research coordinated by the University of Palermo with the collaboration of Colorificio Atria, the NAVTEC Consortium and the University of Messina




21/09/2023The Messina group has taken delivery of its second full container ship
It has a transport capacity of 4,600 teu




21/09/2023Interferry, the Marebonus should be adopted throughout Europe
Mathieu: We call for a pan-European ecobonus system for short sea shipping. Bordoni: RAM relaunches its role in the digitalization and innovation of ports and logistics




21/09/2023The first container ship of HMM's FIM service arrives in Genoa
Stopover at the PSA container terminal Italy




21/09/2023De Rosa (SMET): strategic production sectors including transport are excluded from the SEZ tax credit
We trust - he said - in appropriate changes that can attract investments linked to international trade flows




21/09/2023New rules have been launched to increase the competitiveness of the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry
An autonomous governing board will be established




21/09/2023First meeting of the technical table on safety at work in the port area
Among the proposals, insert some port work profiles among the categories of "wearisome/heavy" work




21/09/2023Hapag-Lloyd will equip all its ships with internet connection through the Starlink satellite network
Successful tests started in May




21/09/2023MSC confirms to Fincantieri orders for two new cruise ships for Explora Journeys
They will be delivered in 2027 and 2028




21/09/2023In the period June-August the revenues of the FedEx group decreased by -6.7%
The profit clearly has marked an increase of +23.2%




20/09/2023Presented the project of the new waterfront of the port of Piombino
The total cost of the interventions is over 30 million euros




20/09/2023Shipping, necessary to minimize bureaucracy in ports
Botta: Paper documents are nonsense in the age of digitization




20/09/2023Cooperation of ICHCA and PEMA to improve the safety of goods handling
Dries: Landmark step towards promoting greater collaboration and innovation within the maritime industry




20/09/2023ESPO, including transhipment ports close to the EU in the scope of the EU ETS is only a partial solution to the problem of the loss of competitiveness of European ports
D'Agostino: Shipping companies are preparing, where possible, to exit the EU maritime ETS




20/09/2023Africa Global Logistics (MSC group) obtains the management of the container port of Malindi
It is Tanzania's main container dock




19/09/2023Germany's Rhenus acquires the two terminals of Rietlanden Terminals in the port of Amsterdam
The Dutch company will be sold in two phases by Singaporean JERA Global Markets




19/09/2023In 2022, CO2 emissions from ships in Europe returned to pre-pandemic levels
New record of 135,5 million tons of carbon dioxide also determined by the increase of +6% of the number of ships landed in the ports of the EU




19/09/2023To August the port of Algeciras has enlivened 424 thousand container (+1.5%)
In the first eight months of the 2023 total has been of 3,16 million teu (- 0.4%)




19/09/2023Conference on health promotion in port workers of the Strait
It will be held on October 2 in Messina




19/09/2023Vopak sells three chemical terminals in the port of Rotterdam to Infracapital
Transaction worth €407 million




19/09/2023Giampieri (Assoporti): we explained to the EU Commission why the ETS puts the competitiveness of Italian ports at risk
It is necessary to ensure - he underlined - that everyone plays the game on the same level




19/09/2023Ukrzaliznytsia-RCG agreement for the development of intermodal transport between Ukraine and Austria
The trial of semi-trailer transport on the Kiev-Budapest line will soon start




19/09/2023In the first half of 2023 the revenues of the Chinese terminalista group CMPort decreased by -10.8%
The traffic of the container has grown of +0.3%




19/09/2023Hapag-Lloyd will set up its own terminal division
Hapag-Lloyd Terminal Holding will be headquartered in Rotterdam




18/09/2023Germany's FRS sells the Spanish company FRS Iberia to Denmark's DFDS
The fleet of eight ships and 750 employees pass to the Copenhagen group




18/09/2023In 2022 the market for goods insurance has grown, but the future is uncertain
Therrien (IUMI): All regions saw an increase except Asia




18/09/2023TX Logistik records a strong growth in the demand for rail waste transport
A total of up to 850 trains are expected this year




18/09/2023Unione Piloti strongly criticized the procedure for renewing pilotage fares
Bellomo: good updating of the rates of local practical




18/09/2023Anek Lines increases revenues and reduces losses
Significant growth in passenger and car traffic transported by the fleet




18/09/2023At the MITO terminal of the port of Cagliari the first container ship leaving a Ukrainian port
2,114 containers landed




18/09/2023The Cool Logistics Global event will be held for the first time in Italy
The event is scheduled from 10 to 12 October in Genoa




18/09/2023In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in Greek ports has returned to growth
However, the total is below pre-pandemic levels




18/09/2023The significant drop in container traffic in the port of Barcelona continues
To August it is enlivened a total pairs to 284 thousand teu (- 15.4%)




18/09/2023German shipowners do not like MSC to become a shareholder in HHLA
Kröger (VDR): We hope that this decision was taken on the basis of objective and transparent criteria
News from the Companies
18/09/2023C. Steinweg - GMT S.r.l., il vostro partner logistico nella regione del Mediterraneo
L'azienda ha sede a Genova come ufficio regionale del gruppo Steinweg per il Mediterraneo centrale, la Costa Adriatica e il Nord Africa ed è l'operatore leader nella logistica dei metalli in Italia




15/09/2023Last month the container enlivened from the port of Valencia are diminished of -11.7%
In the first eight months of this year the decrease was -10.6%




15/09/2023Assiterminal, well the amendments of majority and opposition on the concession fees and on the contribution to ART
Ferrari: we obviously continue to ask for the opening of a technical table for the revision of ISTAT indices




15/09/2023To August the traffic of the container in the port of Hong Kong is dropped of -9.4%
Decrease of -15.1% in the first eight months of 2023




15/09/2023In the second trimester of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the Campania ports is diminished of -3,2%
In Naples down by -3.7%, in Salerno by -2.5%




15/09/2023Last month, container traffic in the Port of Los Angeles returned to growth
In the first eight months of 2023 a decrease of -21.0% has been marked




15/09/2023Habben Jansen (Hapag-Lloyd): We will not be submitting a counteroffer for HHLA, but we may reduce volumes handled in Hamburg
The company's CEO envisages a transfer of part of the traffic to Wilhelmshaven




14/09/2023Last month the traffic of the goods in the port of Singapore has grown of +1.7%
The containers have been over 3,3 million (+2.0%)




14/09/2023One dead and one seriously injured in the port of Salerno
Two officers of the ro-ro "Cartour Delta" were run over by a tractor




14/09/2023MIT has approved the new organic plan of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority
An increase in staff of 29 units is expected




14/09/2023Eight proposals by The European House - Ambrosetti for the sea supply chain
The first edition of the Sea Resource Forum is underway in Trieste




14/09/2023To August the traffic of the goods in the Russian ports has grown of +5%
Increase in dry goods. Decrease in liquid bulk




14/09/2023On October 2nd the sixth edition of "Un mare di Svizzera" will be held in Lugano
The conference will be divided into three sessions




14/09/2023The presidents of the Italian Port System Authorities furious at the statements of the president of ART
They threaten to protect in all locations, the image, correctness, transparency and impartiality of the work of port authorities




14/09/2023New agency of the families Blacks, Clavarino and Schenone to provide services for the construction of the new Genoa dam
It is equally owned by the holding companies Finsea and IL Investimenti




14/09/2023To August the traffic of the container in the port of Long Beach is diminished of the -15,4%
In the first eight months of 2023 the decline was -24.4%




13/09/2023New Verona-Wuppertal rail freight service by Rail Cargo Group
Make three weekly rotations




13/09/2023Cargill sells 25% of the KSK grain terminal at the port of Novorossiysk
The share will be acquired by the Russian Delo




13/09/2023Inaugurated the start of the construction of the new container terminal of the port of Rijeka
The first phase, which will become operational in 2025, will have a capacity of 650 thousand teu




13/09/2023MSC's agreement with the city-state of Hamburg has an unlimited duration
Commitment to increase the traffic of at least one million teu in the German port starting from 2031




13/09/2023Blocked a drug trafficking in the port of Salerno
Identified 104 loaves of cocaine and the warehouse to which they were destined




13/09/2023Ferrante (MIT) : amendments to the European Directive 2023/959 to avoid distortions that penalise the Italian ports of transhipment
They would allow for the inclusion of Gioia Tauro on the same list in which ports such as Tangeri Med and Port Said are included




13/09/2023MOL Chemical Tankers will buy Fairfield Chemichal Carries
The Singaporean company's fleet will increase to 121 chemical tankers




13/09/2023The shipowning group MSC presents an offer to buy the German terminalista company HHLA
Binding agreement with the city-state of Hamburg under which the latter will hold 50.1% of the bidder




12/09/2023In Switzerland, the construction of the new large trimodal terminal in Basel Nord has been authorised
The project is carried out by the Swiss SBB Cargo and Hupac and the German Contargo




12/09/2023In the second trimester the traffic of the goods in the Tunisian ports has grown of +13.0%
Disembarkation and boarding loads increased by +14.3% and +11.0% respectively




12/09/2023Filt Cgil, the EU Directive 2023/959 risks penalizing the Italian port and maritime system
Transhipment ports are particularly affected




12/09/2023Uiltrasporti, the government intervenes on the European package Fit for 55 to safeguard Italian ports
Tarlazzi and Odone: it will put European transhipment ports in difficulty




12/09/2023Contract to De Wave for the outfitting of the cruise ship Manara of Aroya Cruises
The works will be carried out in Bremerhaven




12/09/2023Never so high the quarterly index of connection of Italian ports to the world network of containerized maritime services
UNCTAD has set it for the period July-September at 79.1 (+4.5%). Genoa returns leader in network connections




12/09/2023In July, the growth trend of maritime traffic in the Suez Canal eased considerably
A total of 2,158 ships (+2.6%) transited




11/09/2023Application of Duferco to manage the pier of Giammoro in Pace del Mela (Messina)
It is required in concession for a period of 25 years




11/09/2023In the second trimester of the 2023 number of ships transited in the Panama Canal is diminished of -4,1%
In the first half the decrease was -0.6%




11/09/2023Dreeke (BLG): To ensure the competitiveness of German ports, the government should disburse 400 million a year
The 38 million currently allocated - he underlined - are not enough




11/09/2023Two new orders for the navalmeccanica company Rosetti Marino
Orders from Chantiers de l'Atlantique and Snam Rete Gas




11/09/2023Green sea corridors? They will only work if supported by public funds
This is underlined by a report by the Global Maritime Forum and the Getting to Zero Coalition




08/09/2023Paolo Piacenza appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port System Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea
He replaces the resigning Paolo Emilio Signorini




08/09/2023The significant reduction in the monthly turnover of Evergreen and Yang Ming is continuing
In August, revenues of the two companies fell -56.6% percent and -65.1% percent




08/09/2023The International Transport Workers ' Federation has been declared an unwanted organization in Russia
The Russian seafarers ' union denounces that the allegations about the anti-Russian activities of the ITF are absolutely false




08/09/2023The cruise offer of Italian ports to Seatrade Cruise Europe
Meetings at the CruiseItaly stand promoted by Assoporti




08/09/2023Designed a new cruise terminal for the port of Gibraltar
Daryanani: The competition is immense and we have to progress and fight to be the best




08/09/2023Contract in Australia for the joint venture between Clough (Webuild group) and BMD
In the port of Darwin a system will be built for the lifting, handling and launching of boats




08/09/2023The Greek Parliament has approved the agreement for the privatization of the Port Authority of Igoumenitsa
Ok to the acquisition of 67% of the capital of the institution by the Grimaldi group




07/09/2023Confitarma calls for urgent government intervention in the Republic of Congo
50% of the turnover of the shipping company Bambini depends on orders related to activities with the African nation




07/09/2023Merger between logistics companies Naxco and Galardi
The annual turnover of the French company is 280 million euros and that of the Italian company of 70 million




07/09/2023ZIM signs a new operational cooperation agreement with MSC
It concerns traffic between the Indian subcontinent and the East Med, between the East Med and Northern Europe and between East Asia and Oceania




07/09/2023Global Ports Holding has won the tender for the management of the CCCB cruise terminal in Bremerhaven
The activity will start in 2025 under a ten-year concession contract plus five under option




07/09/2023Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has acquired Hellmann Italia
The Milan-based company will continue to be led by Daniela Coppola




07/09/2023Graviti's self-unloading containers have successfully passed from the testing phase to the commercialization phase
So far, 60 have been sold. New contract with the terminalista company RCT




06/09/2023Double ceremony in the Genoese shipyard of Fincantieri for two new Explora ships
The technical launch of "Explora II" and the cutting of the sheet metal of "Explora III" took place




06/09/2023Spediporto, the management of Italian ports must remain in public hands
There must be no preclusions towards the entry of private investors, says Botta who by the way (?) cites the Spanish model




06/09/2023Nine researchers on board a Corsica Ferries ship to study the distribution of cetaceans and sea turtles
Numerous sightings during the six trips made




06/09/2023The change in the Code of Navigation in the Senate is initiated in the Senate
Messina (Assshipowners) : We hope that the legislative path will be quick and smoothly




06/09/2023The FIT Alliance publishes a statement of commitment to digitizing bills of lading
In 2022, only 2.1% of these documents were in electronic format




05/09/2023Shopping of the German logistics group Rhenus in Latin America
Acquisition of BLU Logistics and a majority stake in LBH Group




05/09/2023Musolino: the docks of the port of Civitavecchia are buzzing with activity
The president of the AdSP highlights that this testifies to the continuation of the policy of differentiation of traffics




05/09/2023To July the traffic of the goods in the port of Ravenna is diminished of -13.1%
The preliminary figure for August indicates a decrease of more than -8%




05/09/2023The request of the International Project 39 for the management of the Logistics Platform of the port of Taranto has been rejected
The "Corriere di Taranto" gives the news




05/09/2023Started the procedure for the establishment of the Agency for the port work of Gioia Tauro
Initially the company will be participated to 49% by the AdSP, and then pass entirely under the control of private individuals




05/09/2023In the first trimester of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the Belgian ports it is diminished of the -3,8%
Passengers up +109.4%




05/09/2023Accelleron's half-year revenue growth supported by demand from the shipping industry
A further boost to sales is expected thanks to the increase in the installation of dual-fuel marine engines




05/09/2023New cruise terminal in the Indian port of Visakhapatnam
It can accommodate ships with a capacity of up to about two thousand passengers




04/09/2023Switzerland's SBB Cargo closed the first half of the year with a loss
Revenue growth




04/09/2023Today at the Trieste Marine Terminal was held the christening ceremony of the MSC Nicola Mastro
In 2023 the MSC group has enlivened in Italy a traffic of container pairs to 1,8 million teu distributed on 19 ports




04/09/2023HMM renews the agreement to operate three container docks in the port of Kaohsiung
Planned investments of over 120 million dollars over ten years




04/09/2023The Seoul government assures that it will continue to financially support South Korean shipbuilding
Within the year a plan to strengthen the competitiveness of the sector




01/09/2023ERFA calls for improvements to the proposal for a European regulation on rail freight
Stahl: A regulation that benefits the market only from 2030 onwards is not acceptable




01/09/2023Dock workers on America's West Coast say yes to contract renewal
Approved the preliminary agreement reached by ILWU and PMA in June




01/09/2023New intermodal service between Interporto Padova and Poland built by PCC Intermodal
Transport of containers to which semi-trailers will soon be added




01/09/2023Privatization of ports. A summer sparkling? Unfortunately, it seems not
The intervention on this subject by the President of the Sicilian Region shows once again that we continue to talk about unknown issues




01/09/2023Grimaldi has taken delivery of the second multipurpose ro-ro unit of the "G5" class
The "Great Lagos" will be used between Northern Europe and West Africa
FROM THE HOME PAGE
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
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