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October 2023




31/10/2023The Management Committee of the AdSP Ligure Eastern has approved the forecast budget 2024
Ok also to the three-year plan of the works and to the three-year plan of services and supplies




31/10/2023Ok of the AdSP Management Committee of the Southern Tirreno and Ionio at the forecast budget and the POT 2024-2026
Alessandro Guerri designated Acting General Secretary




31/10/2023FEPORT believes that the abolition of the CBER will result in a legal vacuum that will leave free field to large shipowner alliances
The smaller carriers could be discouraged from operating in European markets due to the additional administrative burden. Call on the EU Commission to establish clear limits on the behaviour of major alliances




31/10/2023Renewal of the social charges of the Union Utents and Operators of the Port of Ravenna
New president is Luca Minardi




31/10/2023Approved the prediction budget of the AdSP of the Northern Tirreno North
The POT 2024-2026 expects expenditure of 460 million euros




31/10/2023Wärtsilä records a sensitive growth of orders in the naval segment
In the third quarter of this year, the company's net turnover grew by 1% percent




31/10/2023ITF and JNG, Ukrainian seafarers will be able to ask for repatriation if their ship is directed towards Russian waters or ports
Provided for the reemployment of the worker or the payment of compensation




31/10/2023In the July-September quarter, ONE revenue fell by -62.1% percent
Net profit was 187 million (-96.6%)




31/10/2023Germany's Meyer will acquire 50% percent of the ship design company C-Job Naval Architects
The Dutch company was founded in 2007




31/10/2023The COSCO Group's quarterly financial performance is still in sharp decline
Stable the volumes of containers carried by the fleet in the July-September period




31/10/2023The AGCM authorizes the Italian Investment Fund to acquire up to 33% percent of RINA
"The concentration does not appear to be suitable to significantly impede competition," the Antitrust watchman said




30/10/2023Hapag-Lloyd includes the port of Alexandria in Egypt in the rotation of the Adriatic Sea Express
The African approx will be scaled up from next month




30/10/2023Brothers Cosulich acquires a stake in the Ciscato & Company
The vicentine company was founded in 1986




30/10/2023Freight traffic rises in the port of Taranto in the third quarter
In the July-September period, four million tons of cargo (+ 17.5%) were handled




30/10/2023CIMC, the production of new containers has hit the lowest since 2009
In the July-September period, the Chinese company made its 242mila (-34%)




30/10/2023In the third quarter export and import of Italy with extra-EU countries, they scored -1.4% percent and -31.3% percent
In September 2023 the trade balance is positive and +2.780 million




30/10/2023The containerized maritime carrier ONE communicates the planned entity of the ETS surcharge
They will be applied from the beginning of 2024 to coincide with the inclusion of shipping in the EU ETS




30/10/2023Mattioli (Confitarma) : Without a corrective to the inclusion of shipping in the ETS, the EU is likely to contradict itself by engaging in a damaging modal back shift
The policy of doing so should not just be the policy of making laws but the politics of doing things, " he said. Salvini envisages the commissioning of all the AdSP, disposition that according to Uilt and Filt will throw the sector into chaos




27/10/2023Fincantieri-Leonardo agreement to cooperate in the underwater sector
Among the objectives, also the protection of strategic submarine networks




27/10/2023AdSP of the Sardinia Sea, approved the forecast budget 2024
The three-year programme includes 2024-2026 million euros of works for works of more than 460 million euros




27/10/2023Ports of the Central Adriatic, PNRR funding for the development of agri-food logistics
Allocated by the Ministry of Agriculture funds for 9.2 million euros




27/10/2023Filt Cgil, the government cancels the draft of the article that penalises seafaring workers
It would penalise a world of work that was already badly damaged, " the union said




27/10/2023In the July-September period, the traffic of goods in Albanian ports increased by 88.1% percent
Passenger in growth of 19.7% percent




27/10/2023Spain's Rafael Fernandez will be the new president of the ISSA
The first January will take place in Saeed Al Malik




27/10/2023EU Regulation includes Tanger Med and Port Said in the list of ports of transhipment of neighboring containers
It was published today in the "Official Gazette of the European Union"




27/10/2023At the beginning of 2024, ONE will inaugurate a new India / Pakistan-Middle East-Mediterranean service
In Italy he will approve in Genoa




27/10/2023A Uniport delegation met with the Minister for Civil Protection and the Policies of the Sea
The association reiterated doubts about the possibility of transforming the Port System Authority into a company for shares




27/10/2023Kuehne + Nagel has opened a new branch in Turin
Focus on transport services by land




27/10/2023China's Sinotrans-led expeditions are growing
The increase in volumes transported by rail was particularly accentuated




26/10/2023AdSP of the Straits, approved the forecast budget 2024
It also agreed to the three-year programme of works 2024/2026 and biennial services and purchases 2024/2025




26/10/2023Started the comparison for the renewal of the Ccnl of the shipowner industry
The contract covers over 70mila workers




26/10/2023In the third quarter UPS revenues fell by -12.8% percent
Net profit was 1.13 billion (-56.4%)




26/10/2023New historical record of international goods handled by Chinese seaports
In the July-September period of this year they amounted to 1.16 billion tonnes (+ 12.8%)




26/10/2023The port of Venice has been equipped with a work simulator in confined spaces
It was installed in Porto Marghera




26/10/2023Royal Caribbean records record quarterly financial and operational performance
Liberty : Further acceleration of demand and bookings are expected to be at levels never reached previously




26/10/2023The secretary-general of the AdSP of the South Tyrrhenes and Ionian has resigned
The institution maintains that the remission of the assignment is not related to the decision of the Anticorruption on the revocation of the assignment to the Rpct manager




26/10/2023317 million race to implement the reorganization of the areas and activities of the ports of Augusta and Catania
A new maritime station will be carried out in the port etneo




26/10/2023Baker Hughes presents a plan of investments in the Calabrian ports of Corigliano and Vibo Valentia
The total estimated investment for the two projects is around 60 million euros




26/10/2023Cargotec is experiencing a decline in quarterly revenue growth and a decline in orders
In the July-September period, the value of the new committes decreased by -20.3% percent




26/10/2023Land, vegetation and special waste used for the construction of the dam of the port of Moltoast
Enrolled in the survey register nine people and two companies




26/10/2023In the third quarter, container traffic in South Korean ports grew by 5.5% percent
The overall volume of goods decreased by -3.9% percent




25/10/2023In 2022 the turnover of the main Italian container terminals grew by 19.8% percent
This in the face of a 2.7% per cent increase in the volumes of cargoes handled




25/10/2023HGK Shipping buys the tanker container fleet of the Köppen
The transaction, which includes a thousand containers, also includes intermodal services




25/10/2023In the third quarter the port of Algeciras has handled 1.2 million containers (-1.7%)
Stable the share of transshipped containers




25/10/2023Contraction of intermodal traffic at the Interport of Bologna
In the July-September period, a drop of -12.9% percent of trucks and -38.2% percent of trains




25/10/2023In the July-September period, Konecranes ' revenues grew by 13.6% percent
In the port segment, the increase in revenue was 37.1% percent




25/10/2023Negative the quarterly financial performance of Kuehne + Nagel
In the July-September period, net revenue fell by -45.5% percent




24/10/2023The MSC Group will build and operate the new cruise terminal at the Port of Messina
The concession will have a duration of 21 years




24/10/2023In the third quarter, the port of Antwerp-Bruges experienced a -7% drop in the volume of goods handled
Vandermeiren: Indicators do not yet show any improvement for the foreseeable future




24/10/2023In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -13.1%
In September, a decrease of -5.1%




24/10/2023In the third quarter, container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by -7.7%
In September, it marked an increase of +5.4%




24/10/2023The Council of the EU endorses the revision of the EU's Maritime Security Strategy
In three years' time, the results will be evaluated




24/10/2023A joint venture between DSV and NEOM involving an investment of ten billion dollars
It will provide logistics services to the creation of a smart city in the northeast of Saudi Arabia




24/10/2023A ship sinks in the North Sea. Many are missing
The general freighter "Verity" sank after a collision with the bulk carrier "Polesie"




24/10/2023Turkey's Arkas Logistics has acquired 80% of India's Fretlog
The Mumbai-based company provides end-to-end logistics services




24/10/2023CBRE is looking for the manager of the new intermodal hub for cold logistics in Trieste
It will become operational by the end of next year




24/10/2023MSC has published the offer to buy HHLA's shares
The acceptance period will end at midnight on November 20th




23/10/2023In Barcelona, the expansion of the airport clashes with the development of the port
The president of the Port Authority denounces that the federation of companies has not listened to the warnings of the port




23/10/2023MSC Cruises makes changes to the itineraries of several ships in the fleet due to the war in the Middle East
Currently, the activity of six ships is affected




23/10/2023Vard (Fincantieri Group) will build two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels
One will be made in Romania, the second in Vietnam




23/10/2023In the third quarter, the port of Valencia handled 1.2 million containers (-7.8%)
In the first nine months of 2023, these loads decreased by -10.1%




23/10/2023UniCredit wants a stake in Greece's Alpha Bank, which is also active in the shipping sector
Offer to the Hellenic Financial Stability Fund, which holds 9% of the holding company




23/10/2023In the third quarter, cargo traffic in the Port of Rotterdam decreased by -7.2%
Reduction in the volumes of almost all major product categories. The drop in landings is more pronounced




23/10/2023Eni will import liquefied natural gas from Qatar through the Piombino terminal
Up to 1.5 billion cubic meters per year are expected to be supplied




23/10/2023DP World has been assigned the management of one of the two container terminals at the port of Dar es Salaam
The Tanzania Ports Authority is looking for another operator for the second terminal




23/10/2023The Libyan government intends to activate the Zone contiguous to territorial waters under UNCLOS
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea has not yet been ratified by the African state




20/10/2023Evergreen's partnership with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for the production of e-fuels
CIP is building and developing wind farms in Taiwan




20/10/2023Fincantieri is a co-founding member of the Venice World Capital of Sustainability Foundation
Participation in the development of a hydrogen valley in Porto Marghera




20/10/2023Federagenti, for ports a strong collaboration and interaction between public and private is necessary
Saints: to determine and eliminate overlapping competences




20/10/2023Shipping agents will work with Harbour Masters on the European Maritime Single Window
Agreement with the aim of reducing the time of administrative processes




20/10/2023The contract assigning 67% of the Port Authority of Igoumenitsa to Grimaldi has been signed
Mitsotakis: Greece is becoming an important partner in strategic agreements and a field of large international investments




20/10/2023Last month, container traffic at the Port of Long Beach picked up again
New record for the total handled in September




20/10/2023In Hamburg, an increase in port fees has been decided
Average inflation increase of +6.5% since January 1st




20/10/2023Maersk signs the world's first contract to convert a container ship to methanol
The works will be carried out in the Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Xinya Shipyard Co




19/10/2023Quarterly decline of -17.7% in Swiss exports to Italy
Imports increased by +8.6%




19/10/2023Hapag-Lloyd and Norsul form a joint venture for cabotier maritime transport in Brazil
It will start operating in the first quarter of next year




19/10/2023A meeting between an Egyptian delegation and the Port Authority of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea was held in Livorno
A memorandum of understanding with the port of Damietta is expected to be signed soon




19/10/2023In the first six months, 19.2 million tonnes of goods (-5.2%) passed through the Swiss Alps
Road transport fell by -2.7% and rail transport fell by -6.0%




19/10/2023Deutsche Bahn sells Arriva to private equity firm I Squared Capital
The German railway group will focus on the development of domestic services




19/10/2023In the third quarter, container traffic in Russian ports increased by +37.2%
In domestic airports, Global Ports' terminals handled 241 thousand TEUs (+19.3%)
News from the Companies
19/10/2023Inaugurato il Palermo Marina Yachting
È uno dei più importanti interventi di rigenerazione urbana realizzati a Palermo dal dopoguerra




18/10/2023ALIS celebrates its seven years of life by welcoming new directors and new members
On 14 and 15 November, the assembly of the association and the States General of Transport and Logistics will be held in Rome




18/10/2023The EU Commission enlists European ports in the fight against drug trafficking
The aim is to increase the resilience of ports to criminal infiltration




18/10/2023Matteo Gasparato has been reconfirmed as president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti
Among the objectives, the completion of the legislative process of the reform of the framework law on freight terminals




18/10/2023A report highlights that there are insufficient orders for ships suitable for decarbonizing shipping
Regulations and incentives to support shipowners in adapting their fleets are called for




18/10/2023In the third quarter, ABB's revenues grew by +7.6%
Positive development of demand in the maritime-port sector




17/10/2023Agostinelli: today the entire Region has rallied around its port and its workers
Flash mob to highlight the negative impact of the current wording of the EU ETS Directive




17/10/2023Increase in transit rights in the Suez Canal
Increase of +5% for bulk carriers, general cargo, ro-ro and +15% for other types of ships




17/10/2023Conference on "The proposal for the reform of the Union Customs Code"
Organized by Fedespedi, it will be held on October 24 in Milan




17/10/2023In August, cargo traffic in the port of Ravenna fell by -10.9%
In the first eight months of 2023, the decline was -5.6%




17/10/2023Changes in the management structure of Costa Cruises
They will be implemented next month




17/10/2023DFDS proceeds with the sale and leaseback of three ro-ro vessels
They were bought for €196 million by fund manager Navigare Capital




17/10/2023Port of Ravenna, agreement for the improvement of the contractual conditions of temporary workers
It was signed by Felsa Cisl, Nidil Cgil, Uiltemp, Intempo and Cooperativa Portuale




17/10/2023Central Adriatic PSA - CDP Agreement for projects under the InvestEU Programme
The goal is the realization of a series of strategic works in the port of Ancona




17/10/2023With the ruling on SECH-PSA the State Council confirms that the competition is being implemented "in an area of greater geographical breadth than the single port airport."
The appeal of Spinelli, which has however been rejected in the merits, declared admissible




17/10/2023Salvini: the bridge over the Strait starts. It is not clear what the initial allocation is
There is every intention - said the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport - to open the construction site in summer 2024




16/10/2023Pichetto, the government has called for corrective measures so that the EU ETS does not damage many European ports, especially Italian ones
The corrective mechanism identified to date - the minister underlined - is absolutely not sufficient




16/10/2023In the third quarter, container traffic handled by COSCO Shipping Ports grew by +2.1%
In the first nine months of 2023, the increase was +0.6%




16/10/2023Unioncamere Calabria joins the alarm on the possible consequences of EU Directive 959/2023 on the future of the port of Gioia Tauro
Tramontana: they would be relevant on an economic, employment and logistical level not only regionally, but for the entire country




16/10/2023Italian ports are preparing to close 2023 with a new record of cruise passengers
According to Risposte Turismo, 12.9 million passengers will be handled. In the three-year period 2024-2026, about 1.6 billion will be invested in ports for cruises




16/10/2023The Sicilian Region says it is ready to invest over one billion for the construction of the bridge over the Strait
This figure largely comes from resources from the new 2021-2027 FSC programming




16/10/2023Container traffic at the Port of Hong Kong fell by -14.0% in the third quarter
In the first nine months of 2023, the decline was -14.8%




16/10/2023E-fuels are essential for the decarbonization of shipping
A survey highlights opportunities and problems for their use and dissemination




16/10/2023MOL also chooses Starlink to increase the efficiency of ships' internet connectivity
By March, the system will initially be installed on 140 units of the fleet




16/10/2023The ports of Rijeka and Busan sign an MoU
The impulse to traffic in the Croatian airport is expected from 2025 by the entry into service of the Maersk terminal




16/10/2023In the third trimester of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the port of Singapore is increased of +1.7%
The container has been pairs to almost ten million teu (+3.7%)




13/10/2023Cassa Depositi e Prestiti adheres to the Poseidon Principles
The international agreement promotes the decarbonisation of maritime transport




13/10/2023The IRU and European road haulage associations are calling on Brussels to take action to resolve the Brenner road blocks
The European Shippers' Council joined the call




13/10/2023Costa Cruises celebrates its 75th anniversary
A series of events is scheduled in Genoa




13/10/2023Assogasliquidi, LNG and bioLNG essential for the decarbonization of shipping
Arzà: we cannot ignore the use of all the solutions offered by alternative fuels and biofuels




13/10/2023Increment of +6.1% of quarterly traffic in Russian ports
Growth of dry goods and decrease in liquid cargoes




13/10/2023In the third trimester the traffic of the goods in the Turkish ports is diminished of the -3,3%
Volumes to and from Italy fell by -28.6%




13/10/2023Today in Palermo the new waterfront of Palermo Marina Yachting is inaugurated
The intervention involved a total area of over 40 thousand square meters




13/10/2023Record number of participants at the Shipbrokers Shipagents Dinner in Assagenti
3,500 guests including entrepreneurs, agents, shipowners, professionals and brokers from five continents




13/10/2023MSC updates the EU ETS surcharge estimates taking into account the gradual application of the rule
The value of the nicknames will be updated monthly




12/10/2023Signed the interministerial decree that renews the Marebonus
Funds of 125 million euros for the period 2022-2026




12/10/2023Assarmatori, insert an "insularity clause" in EU legislation on maritime transport
It is necessary - the association recalled - to urgently review the ETS directive to avoid the risks of relocation of traffic




12/10/2023Wallenius Wilhelmsen installs new bulbs on the bows of ships to reduce fuel consumption and emissions
They are designed to work best at lower drafts and speeds




12/10/2023The Japanese MOL launches the new cruise brand Mitsui Ocean Cruises
Initial fleet of two ships: the "Nippon Maru" and the "Mitsui Ocean Fuji" (formerly "Seabourn Odyssey")




12/10/2023Kim Pong will succeed Chong Meng as CEO of PSA International
Nelson Quek will assume the role of regional CEO for Southeast Asia




12/10/2023Maersk ships will be equipped with Starlink's satellite internet connectivity
Commissioning by the first quarter of 2024




12/10/2023In the first eight months of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the Croatian ports is dropped of -1,1%
Passengers to and from abroad have increased of +27.3%




12/10/2023Africa Global Logistics (MSC group) has been awarded the management of the multipurpose terminal of the port of Lobito
Concession contract lasting twenty years




12/10/2023Tomorrow in Livorno a seminar on port work
It is mainly aimed at students of the degree courses of the Livorno University Center




12/10/2023Italian seafarers are efficient and resilient, but suffer from the repetitiveness of work
A research on the psychology of workers finds that, in addition to routine, poor support from colleagues and stress are the greatest criticalities




11/10/2023ZIM applies a premium risk war on goods to and from Israeli ports
The company announces that the ports of Ashdod, Haifa and Eilat operate normally




11/10/2023Celebration of 25 years since the acquisition of Italia Marittima by Evergreen
A ceremony will be held on October 23 in Trieste




11/10/2023The costs of European motor vehicle logistics are rising
ECG presented the latest update of the FVL Cost Index




11/10/2023European Shippers' Council, good stop to the EU regulation of exemption for containerized companies
Highlighted the increased powers granted in the US to the FMC to prevent abuses in liner shipping




11/10/2023The downward trend in revenues of Taiwanese Yang Ming and WHL goes hand in hand
In the third quarter of this year recorded decreases of -64.0% and -60.7% respectively




11/10/2023Published the calls for three projects for the area of the port system of the Strait of Messina
They are fully funded with €6.6 million




11/10/2023Bringing cruise passengers to the heart of Rome with boats on the Tiber? You can
The feasibility of the project was highlighted during a round table of the Propeller Club of Rome




11/10/2023In the third trimester of the 2023 attacks of the pirates against the ships are increased of +6%
In the first nine months of the year there were 99 accidents




11/10/2023CLECAT is satisfied that containerized shipping will be subject to general EU competition rules
In the UK, BIFA is anxious to hear the outcome of the revision of the UK CBER Regulation




10/10/2023New rail connection between Vado Gateway and Verona Porta Nuova
Make two weekly departures




10/10/2023Butler (WSC): Even without CBER regulation, VSA agreements will continue to be one of the pillars of containerized shipping
They will continue to be - he specified - absolutely legal and supported by carriers




10/10/2023The EU exemption regulation by category for consortia between containerized maritime carriers will not be extended
The rule will expire on April 25




10/10/2023On October 20 in Taranto the public assembly of Federagenti
Meeting on the theme "Porto Italia in the changing world"




10/10/2023PSA Italy-Wind Tre project for a high-performance 5G Private Network at the Genova Pra' terminal
The aim is to respond to the specific needs of a port and industrial environment




10/10/2023In Genoa, with Cool Logistics Global, the reefer market is discussed
This year the volumes transported by sea should increase by +1.5%




10/10/2023Venice Port Community, the project Channeling dell'AdSP gives an answer to the problem of access of ships to the port
Becce: we need a team spirit opposite to that of those who blindly oppose any change




10/10/2023COSCO estimates that the value of EBIT for the first nine months of 2023 decreased by -76.9%
Profit clearly down of -77.5%




09/10/2023The Sicilian Region becomes a shipowner and orders a ferry from Fincantieri
The ship will be built in the Palermo shipyard and delivered in 2026. Option for a second unit




09/10/2023The International Chamber of Shipping launches its own data collection system on the Carbon Intensity Indicator
The IMO will complete the review of the system on the assessment of the energy efficiency of ships by 1 January 2026




09/10/2023Due to the ongoing conflict, Royal Caribbean cruises do not call at Israel
Changes to the itineraries of four ships of the group




09/10/2023The significant reduction in OOCL's revenues continues
In the third trimester the container transported from the fleet they have increased of +6.7%




09/10/2023Availability of the Compagnia Portuale Livorno group to acquire shares of TDT together with other port entrepreneurs
Raugei: Concern about the continuation of a situation of uncertainty




09/10/2023Incentives of up to 22 million to promote the reduction of emissions from transport services
The annual amount covers the period 2023-2026




09/10/2023The corporate debureaucratization of Italians that feeds the bureaucracy
For the ports there is a wind of change that we do not know if it will make a difference, let everything remain as before or make things worse




09/10/2023MSC Air Cargo's flights from Italy departed
Connection Milan Malpensa - Tokyo




06/10/2023Comparison of the International Dockworkers Council on the problems of port work in Europe
Among the issues addressed, the block exemption for shipowners, the impact of the EU ETS, self-handling and the decline in traffic




06/10/2023In 2026 Fedespedi will host the FIATA World Congress in Milan
The event will be held from 6 to 9 October at the MiCO convention center




06/10/2023CMA CGM communicates its estimates of the EU ETS surcharge values
The difference with the amount of nicknames provided by Hapag-Lloyd is remarkable




06/10/2023CMA CGM will join the Renault-Volvo joint venture that will produce electric vans
Signed a non-binding agreement with the two car manufacturers to invest 120 million euros




06/10/2023Evergreen's turnover is still falling, which is still higher than pre-pandemic levels
In the third trimester of this year recorded a decrease of -57.3%




06/10/2023Conference "In the heads of seafarers: a psychological analysis of needs"
It will be held on October 11 in Genoa




06/10/2023Port-Vendres, the second port of call French for fruit and vegetables, will be managed by Compagnie Fruitière
The concession contract has a duration of 15 years




05/10/2023Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan sells half of SeaCube's capital
It will be acquired by the British Wren House




05/10/2023Quarterly growth in ship transits in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
In the period June-September the increase was +9.7%




05/10/2023CIRCLE has won an EMSA tender on the Maritime Single Window
Project for Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Tunisia, Georgia, Moldova, Turkey and Ukraine




05/10/2023On October 17 at the port of Gioia Tauro the protest demonstration against the negative effects of the EU directive
Flash mob entitled "The port does not stop"




05/10/2023Port of Trieste, the tender for the connection between Pier VII and Trieste Campo Marzio station is underway
The basic tender amount is seven million euros




05/10/2023Conference on "Italian and European transport and the challenge of 2035"
It will be held on October 12 in Rome. Among the topics addressed, that of the sustainability of maritime transport




05/10/2023Spanish ports are calling for a moratorium on the application of the EU directive that taxes shipping emissions
Ibáñez: We cannot ignore the global nature of the world and reduce competitiveness at a time when Europe is going through a delicate situation




05/10/2023Joint venture of CEVA Logistics and Fnac Darty dedicated to e-commerce logistics and the SaaS market
Annual turnover of more than 200 million euros is expected




05/10/2023Ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado, incentives for early retirement of 39 CULMV and CULP workers approved
An area for the cabin for the electrification of the Palacrociere docks has been made available in Savona




04/10/2023Black smoke for the designation of the new president of Confitarma
Again missed convergence on a name




04/10/2023Assoporti and AdSP sign the declaration of intent "No Women, no panel"
The aim is to foster gender balance in panels and public events




04/10/2023A study for the EU Parliament's TRAN Committee calls for Chinese investment in European shipping to be monitored
Potential risks must be assessed primarily at EU level




04/10/2023New agreement in Egypt of Maersk to activate the production of green methanol for shipping
Planned investments of up to three billion dollars for the first phase of the project that will allow a production of 300 thousand tons




04/10/2023Tomorrow in Genoa the National Coordination Filt Cgil of the Unique Companies of Italian ports
The aim is to take stock of the organisation of work in ports




03/10/2023AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea, approved the new concessions of the shipyards San Lorenzo, Baglietto, The Italian Sea Group
Employment growth of 600 is expected




03/10/2023Started the tender for the Maritime Station of the port of Salerno
Eight-year concession contract




03/10/2023Manifesto to protect the port of Gioia Tauro from the effects of the European directive on shipping emissions
Appeal "to avoid the end of a strategic infrastructure for the future of the Region"




03/10/2023Last port of call of a cruise ship at the North Pier of the port of Barcelona
At the end of 2026, the landings at the South Pier will also be transferred to the Adasat Pier




03/10/2023Spain's Noatum buys Sesé Auto Logistics
Transaction worth 81 million euros




03/10/2023Sacchi has inaugurated its new logistics center in Desio
It was made with an investment of over 67 million euros




03/10/2023If trade unionists are the patron saints of the port, Gioia Tauro has its hours numbered
From the regional secretariats come exhortations to do not know what so that the EU directive on emissions does not penalize the airport




03/10/2023With autonomous trucks, efficiency in intermodal terminals can increase by 40%
Tests carried out in Germany as part of the ANITA project




03/10/2023Medlog's new Parisian trimodal terminal will become operational at the beginning of next autumn
The rail-river logistics hub will occupy an area of 112 thousand square meters in Bruyères-sur-Oise




02/10/2023The Court of Auditors promotes the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic for projects related to the PNRR, but the wand for having postponed others
The analysis also shows that the operating costs of the institution, which are constantly growing, reached 24.5% of current expenses, an excessively high percentage




02/10/2023CISL and UIL expressed confidence in the resumption of container traffic in La Spezia
Carro and Furletti: we appreciate and share the actions put in place in recent months by the new management of LSCT




02/10/2023MSC has signed a binding agreement to acquire 50% of Italo
The remaining half of the capital remains in the hands of Global Infrastructure Partners




02/10/2023Thyssenkrupp-Wilhelmsen joint venture for 3D printing spare parts for ships
The company will be headquartered in Singapore




02/10/2023At the end of the year Alessandro Becce will leave the position of CEO of FHP Holding Portuale
He will be replaced by Paolo Cornetto




02/10/2023The Port Authority of Thessaloniki selected as the best bidder for the acquisition of 67% of the Port Authority of Volos
An offer worth 51 million euros has been submitted




02/10/2023Fire on the ferry Cossyra sailing from Lampedusa to Porto Empedocle
The passengers have been transhipped and the ship is being towed to the port of Augusta
FROM THE HOME PAGE
The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.
Bern
From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out
So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago
Paris
AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Istanbul
The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers
Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.
Taipei
At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs
US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman
Tampa
The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.
ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform
Brussels
The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.
US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello
Tampa/New Delhi/London
Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization
Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region
Southampton/Muscat
One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.
Civitavecchia
Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%
A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route
Copenhagen
Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs
ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy
Brussels
The central role of port facilities confirmed
CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.
London
Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).
Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.
Ismailia
They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster
Luxembourg
However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives
ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports
Brussels
Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances
Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.
Luxembourg
What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints
Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea
Sana'a
A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Geneva
This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
Genoa
Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.
The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.
Rome
Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.
US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger
Milan/Dallas/Austin
Artificial intelligence plays a leading role
Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026
Brussels
UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz
Rotterdam/Aracruz
The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame
Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.
Rome
Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art
WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels
Edinburgh
According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market
French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America
Nantes
The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment
EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force
Brussels
The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023
The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.
Geneva/Rome
All crew members were unharmed.
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%
Bremen
Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)
MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)
Odessa
It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.
The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.
London
Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.
Naples
Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.
Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.
Brussels
Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic
With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.
Tarragona
Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.
In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record
Alexandria, Egypt
Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024
The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.
Rome
Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector
A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.
Brussels
Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.
Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.
Genoa
Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.
ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.
Brussels
The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.
New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag
Bern
A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad
Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.
Shanghai
The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.
In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%
Paris
Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med
Tangier
In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Beijing
Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).
Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions
Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship
Naples
Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
Marseille
Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping
The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC
New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted
London
It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years
UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025
Brussels
The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.
Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.
Trieste/Pouancé
Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units
After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss
Haifa
In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)
The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.
Washington
The arrest of the marketing director of Singamas in France on April 14 was made public.
EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States
Strasbourg/Brussels
An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced
FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.
Bern
A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected
IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025
London
The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).
Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.
Paris/Frankfurt/Havana
Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions
International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.
Klaipeda
It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs
ITF calls on governments to dismantle the flag of convenience system once and for all
London
It is - the union denounces - the bad apple at the heart of the exploitation of seafarers
Evergreen's revenues decreased by 21.3% in the first quarter
Taipei
Operating profit and net economic profit fell by -69.5% and -68.8%
Viking Holdings closed the first quarter with a net loss of -54.2 million dollars
Los Angeles
Revenues up 17.5%
In the first three months of 2026, container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +8.9%
Bremen
Increases of 12.7% in Germany and 7.8% in Italy. A decline in the port of Tangier Med.
Norovirus on Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition cruise ship
Purfleet/Vlissingen
French health authorities have authorized the unit to continue normal operations.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg decreased by -2.0%
Hamburg
Containers amounted to two million TEUs (-1.6%)
Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly financial results continue to deteriorate.
Keelung/Taipei
In the first three months of this year, revenues decreased by -15.1% and -9.3% respectively.
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hamburg
Revenues down 16.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
Seoul
Container segment saw a 7.9% decline and bulk segment saw a 20.1% growth.
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals recorded record traffic in the first quarter of this year.
Istanbul
Five million passengers almost reached
Le Aziende informano
International Shipping Community to Gather in Genoa for Two Days of Maritime Dialogue and Networking
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado fell by -3.8%
Genoa
In March, a decline of -6.1%, with a sharp contraction of -15.0% in containerized cargoes
Federconsumatori is calling on the government to take measures to mitigate the impact of the rising ferry ticket prices.
Rome
Price increases are at +18% for the central weeks of August
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports grew by 14.6%.
Zagreb
Monthly record in March
Successful trial of HVO diesel fuel for cruise ship propulsion
San Donato Milanese
Experiment conducted jointly by Eni and MSC Cruises
Gioia Tauro takes second place in the ranking of the main Italian ports, overtaking Genoa
Rome
Fincantieri records a decline in revenues and new orders
Rome
The group's backlog reached a record value of 74.2 billion euros
In the first three months of 2026, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +11.5%
In the first three months of 2026, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +11.5%
Cairo
In March alone, growth was +11.2%
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%
Palermo
Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.
The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.
Barcelona
Set a series of conditions
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel
Trieste
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift
Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector
London
Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.
Miami
Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers
Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform
Rome
At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.
Venice
The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee
The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators
Genoa
The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%
London
More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads
Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association
Istanbul
Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president
At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.
Genoa
The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater
In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +2.5% is expected in May
Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027
Nanjing
Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta
Bucharest
The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.
HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.
Athens
It was released from the Korean Naval Register
Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships
Athens
They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.
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WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense
Trieste
Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored
Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector
Procida
Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis
Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival
Genoa
Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory
Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies
Athens
Option for four additional units
Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH
Genoa
A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot
Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company
Geneva
Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy
Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement
Athens
The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels
AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura
Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi
The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.
Livorno
Unanimous approval from the Management Committee
Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM
Haifa
He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.
Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.
Genoa
The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028
The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.
The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028
Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.
Ancona
Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization
Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated
Livorno
Investment exceeding 23 million euros
The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.
Civitavecchia
New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist
Verona
Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock
Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry
Naples
Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship
Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.
Civitavecchia
The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines
In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.
Oslo
Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.
Olbia
Green light from the Management Committee
The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.
Saint Anthony
The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.
In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)
Genoa
Net profit up 30%
The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.
Marina di Carrara
Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.
Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.
Venice
This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice
Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist
Tallinn
Contract worth 49.93 million euros
In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)
Madrid
Cruise passengers down by -18.4%
Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April
Valencia
In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again
Athens
Net profit down 24.0%
International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting
Cagliari
Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco
The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance
BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.
Milan/Naples
Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"
ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain
Al Muharraq/Alang
First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation
SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard
Santiago
They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.
Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong
In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.
Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.
Rome
In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km
Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt
Ismailia
Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.
Barcelona/Algeciras
Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.
The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.
Islamabad
The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC
In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues
Madrid
Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)
Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.
Hoofddorp
In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.
Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year
Wiesbaden
With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.
Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.
Rome
Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.
After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown
Madrid
This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.
AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics
Colony
The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.
The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association
Genoa/Rome
Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value
$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire
Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi
Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC
Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships
Taipei
They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International
Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months
Busan
The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.
The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.
Verona
Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk
In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%
Ljubljana
In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)
Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund
Genoa
Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business
Monk
The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera
Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport
Nola/Milan
Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies
Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports
Podgorica
The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.
Assarmatori denounces the exclusion of maritime transport from the Fuel Decree-Law II.
Rome
Messina: The sector cannot be expected to absorb the impact of fuel price increases alone.
HHLA records a -5.3% decline in containers handled in the first quarter
Hamburg
Eijsink: An unusually harsh winter has significantly limited our daily operations
MSC Technology Italy launches a plan to hire 200 new people.
Turin/Geneva
MSC Cruises debuts in the Alaska market
The Marche Region has approved Carloni's appointment as president of the Central Adriatic Port Authority.
Ancona
Awaiting the opinion of the Abruzzo Regional Council
Greek company Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues remain stable.
Athens
Two ships of the company are still blocked in the Persian Gulf
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 5.7% in April.
Los Angeles/Port Newark
In the first three months of 2026, the Port of New York handled nearly 2.2 million TEUs (-1.2%)
Cognolato was confirmed as president of Assiterminal
Rome
The new presidency committee and board of directors were also elected
In the first quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +0.8%
Ravenna
The growth was driven by the entry into operation of the regasification plant
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
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Comparison on the logistical, industrial and infrastructural development of ports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
MSC introduces calls at Naples and Malaga on its Dragon service
Geneva
Calls at the Gioia Tauro port have been cancelled.
The National Maritime Fund's board has been renewed.
Genoa
He will remain in office for three years
Network contract for the joint development of intermodal services in Emilia-Romagna
Bologna
It was signed by Interporto Bologna, Dinazzano Po S, SAPIR and Rail Traction Company
Messina (Assarmatori): European technocracy appears inflexible on the EU ETS
Brussels
He underlines that a significant improvement of these policies is necessary.
d'Amico International Shipping's first quarter results are positive.
Luxembourg
The company benefited from the effects of geopolitical tensions
Two orientation events in Livorno and Naples to present the ITS Purser course.
Genoa
Meetings scheduled by the Italian Merchant Marine Academy with the Grimaldi Group
The bow section of the Explora V was launched in Palermo
Geneva
Fincantieri will deliver the cruise ship to Explora Journeys in 2027
The president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority is the new president of Trieste Passenger Terminal.
Trieste
He takes over from Gianluca Madriz
Port of Olbia: Seabed restoration work has begun in the access channel to Isola Bianca.
Cagliari
The aim is to safely allow large cruise ships to enter
Damen to renovate and operate Dakar ship repair yard
Dakar/Gorinchem
20-year contract with the Société des Infrastructures de Réparation Navale
Savino Del Bene has acquired three companies of the Spanish Grupo Marítima Sureste
Florence/Valencia
The agreement involves Marítima Sureste Shipping, Marítima Sureste Spain and Transportes Gaypemar
Fim-Cisl, the meeting with Fincantieri regarding the Muggiano shipyard's prospects was positive.
La Spezia
The investments announced by management - the union noted - are going in the right direction.
Rising energy costs weigh on Finnlines' latest quarterly financial statement.
Helsinki
Doepel: Burdens further increased by EU ETS implementation
Marabello is the new secretary general of the Strait of Messina Port Authority.
Messina
The assignment lasts four years
Heavy lift vessel HMM Namu hit near the Strait of Hormuz
Seoul
The accident did not cause any casualties.
DFDS's quarterly financial performance deteriorates
Copenhagen
The fleet's rolling stock is growing. Passenger numbers are down 18%.
From May 21st to 23rd, Ravenna will host "Deportibus - The Festival of Ports Connecting the World."
Ravenna
Kalmar records quarterly decline in new orders
Helsinki
In the January-March period, revenues increased by +5%
Job openings are growing for the port companies of Trieste and Monfalcone.
Trieste
Delivery of a recognition plaque
In the first quarter of 2026, Costamare's revenues decreased by -5.3%
Monk
Orders confirmed for 12 new 9,200 TEU vessels and four 3,100 TEU vessels
ICTSI posts new quarterly financial and operating records
Manila
The results benefited from the contribution of the new BACT and DGT terminals
MSC to launch service between the Red Sea and Northern Europe via the Suez Canal
Geneva
Truck and feeder connections to Persian Gulf ports are planned
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