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May 2024




31/05/2024Part of the former Tubimar area of the port of Ancona will be reserved for the development of the nautical shipbuilding industry
Approved an act of address




31/05/2024The management of the Container Terminal 2 of the port of Dar es Salaam officially passes to Adani Ports
A joint venture controlled by the Indian firm acquires 95% percent of Tanzania International Container Terminal Services




31/05/2024FEPORT, necessary measures to mitigate the impact on European ports of the inclusion of shipping in the EU ETS
Bonz : It is essential that the EU provides for an adjustment of its own legislation that damages competitiveness




31/05/2024Tomorrow La Méridionale will inaugurate the Livorno-Île-Rousse ferry service
There are three weekly departures




31/05/2024Rail Cargo Group acquires Dutch railway company Captrain Netherlands
It has a fleet of seven locomotives employed in shunting and last-mile services




31/05/2024Sixty kilos of cocaine seized in the port of Livorno
They were concealed in a container with a load of bananas




31/05/2024On July 1, Maersk will introduce a Fossil Fuel Fee
The new nick will gradually replace the Bunker Adjustment Factor and the Low Sulphur Surcharge




30/05/2024Hannibal increases the frequency of rail connections with the port of La Spezia
+50% increase in rotations with the Melzo, Marzaglia and Padua terminals




30/05/2024Fit Cisl, it is necessary to ensure the full operation of the Management Committee of the Port Authority of Western Liguria
Letter to the extraordinary commissioner of the institution




30/05/2024Bilog, the companies support the Port Authority of Eastern Liguria and the Municipality of Piacenza
In April, cargo traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +3.9%




30/05/2024In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Moroccan ports increased by +13.3%
In Tanger Med, growth was +14.9%




30/05/2024Vittorio Torbianelli has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
He is the current secretary general of the body




30/05/2024Cosulich Brothers, new IMO2 chemical bunker tanker
It is the first of the fleet ready to transport methanol




30/05/2024Two Chinese companies that do not operate ports have been selected for the management of the new Georgian port of Anaklia
Engineering firms CCCC and CHEC build port infrastructure. The terminal operator TiL waives its right to submit a proposal




30/05/2024COSCO will upgrade four new container ships of more than 16,000 TEUs to dual-fuel
They can be powered by methanol. The price of each ship will go up by $28.5 million




29/05/2024Cruise group Viking Holdings closed the first quarter of 2024 with a net loss of -$493.9 million
Revenues up +14.2%




29/05/2024Bankruptcy CIN, Onorato and his sons ask for a plea bargain
The judge of the preliminary hearing will consider the request on October 9




29/05/2024The Board of Directors of Interporto Padova has been renewed
Luciano Greco is the new president




29/05/2024The Academy of Logistics and the Sea has been established in Venice
It is the result of the collaboration between ITS Marco Polo Academy, Vemars and CFLI




29/05/2024Road haulage companies operating with the port of Genoa introduce a "congestion fee"
The loss of economic productivity generated by the inefficiencies of the port system and terminals - they denounce - can no longer be borne only by hauliers




29/05/2024Quarterly decline in goods in the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara
In the first three months of 2024, container traffic at the La Spezia port increased by +10.8%




28/05/2024Decline in the quarterly financial performance of Danaos and MPCC
The two companies have fleets of 69 and 56 container vessels, respectively




28/05/2024The contract for the electrification of the docks of the port of Termoli has been signed
The program includes works with a total value of about 4.5 million euros




28/05/2024From July, the Port Community System of the port of Palermo will become active
It allows the management of the traffic of ships, vehicles and goods in the port




28/05/2024In the first quarter of 2024, cargo traffic in the port of Naples grew by +1.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -2.0%
In the capital of Campania, cruise passengers increased by +5.6% thanks to the increase in transit passengers




28/05/2024In the first quarter of 2024, G20 goods exports recorded a quarterly change of +1.9%
Imports decreased by -0.2%




28/05/2024Hupac closed the 2023 financial year with a net loss of CHF -6.2 million
Upcoming increase in the frequency of intermodal services on the Benelux-Italy corridor




28/05/2024In April, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +2.7%
Freight volumes to and from abroad alone increased by +8.2%




27/05/2024RINA presents a growth plan that could include further acquisitions
In 2023, revenues will grow by +10%. New orders were stable in the first quarter of this year




27/05/2024The Cypriot government has revoked the concession for the management and development of the port of Larnaca
Project worth €1.2 billion. Kition was found to have breached a clause of the contract




27/05/2024Support from Banco BPM, UniCredit and SACE for the implementation of interventions in the ports of Naples and Salerno
Advance Payment Bond of €36 million to R.C.M. Costruzioni




27/05/2024Wallenius Wilhelmsen sells its Melbourne ro-ro terminal to Australian Amalgamated Terminals
The sale will take place for $220 million




27/05/2024ABG Sundal Collier believes MSC's bid to acquire Gram Car Carriers is fair
The proposal is supported by the Norwegian company's Board of Directors




27/05/2024Boluda Towage will buy the British towing company SMS Towage
The operation will include a fleet of 20 vessels




27/05/2024Spediporto's mission to China to promote the development of air cargo in Genoa
Stops in Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Guangzhou




27/05/2024Fincantieri Marinette Marine has been awarded the contract for the fifth and sixth frigates of the "Constellation" class
The frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was launched in Riva Trigoso




24/05/2024The first of the caissons of the new breakwater has arrived in Genoa
It was laid at a depth of -25 meters




24/05/2024Rotterdam is at risk of losing its role as Europe's main bunkering hub to Tanger Med
New EU rules on marine fuels could tempt ships on the Asia-Europe route to refuel in Morocco




24/05/2024Maritime spatial planning, Italy referred to the Court of Justice of the EU
Brussels denounces the failure to draw up and communicate management plans




24/05/2024In La Spezia it is hoped that a Faculty of Transport and Logistics Economics will be established
Pisano: the sector is constantly looking for suitable professionals




24/05/2024MOL will install a telescopic rigid sail on a second coal vessel
The system has reduced daily fuel consumption by up to 17%




24/05/2024On Tuesday in Livorno there will be the conference "The Freight Train in the Ports"
FerMerci promotes a dialogue between institutions and rail freight transport operators in ports




24/05/2024Memorandum of understanding signed by ALIS and Assiterminal
Joint development of strategic issues for companies and workers in the reference sectors




24/05/2024Restrictions on maritime traffic in the Panama and Suez Canal and the Turkish Straits could reduce world GDP by $34 billion
Study led by the Euro-Mediterranean Centre on Climate Change




23/05/2024Switzerland, +2.1% increase in train path charges
Freight costs will increase by around six million francs per year




23/05/2024In the first quarter of 2024, air cargo traffic in Italy increased by +16.8%
Albertini (Anama): it is essential for Italy to attract the 30% of goods that we are currently losing to other European airports




23/05/2024Austria's Rail Cargo Group and Serbia's Transfera form a joint venture
It will develop intermodal logistics solutions in Serbia and the Western Balkans area




23/05/2024Container charterer Euroseas considers the prospects for its market segment to be positive
In the first three months of 2024, the company's revenues grew by +11.1%




23/05/2024DSV, Maersk and MSC are among the suitors for the acquisition of DB Schenker
Also offered by a consortium led by CVC Capital Partners and Carlyle




22/05/2024Spanish ports are benefiting from the effects of the crisis in the Red Sea
In the first four months of this year, containers in transhipment increased by +18.6%




22/05/2024CargoBeamer secures €140 million in funding from public and private investors
They will be used to expand the two intermodal terminals in Kaldenkirchen and Domodossola




22/05/2024Fincantieri establishes a company in Saudi Arabia
Folgiero: the goal is to create a strategic partnership for the development of shipbuilding in the country




22/05/2024The board of directors of SOS LOGistica has been renewed
Daniele Testi was confirmed as president




22/05/2024Conftrasporto highlights seven issues to be addressed at EU level to relaunch logistics and transport
Russian: The sector is the basis for the development of the single market




22/05/2024COSCO expects a positive 2024 for the container industry
A continuation of the current growth trend is expected for both maritime transport and container production




22/05/2024In April, container traffic in the port of Algeciras grew by +0.7%
The increase (+7.4%) of containers transshipped from foreign to abroad was more pronounced




22/05/2024New maxi drug seizure in the port of Civitavecchia
A shipment of marijuana weighing more than 442 kilograms was intercepted




21/05/2024Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal equipped with new locomotives for railway shunting
These are DE 18 locomotives manufactured by Vossloh Rolling Stock




21/05/2024Significant improvement in ZIM's operating and economic performance in the first quarter
Particularly strong growth in the services markets in the Pacific and Latin America




21/05/2024Saipem awarded contracts in Angola for a total of $3.7 billion
They were awarded by a subsidiary of TotalEnergies




21/05/2024In April, container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by +11.9%
In the first four months of 2024, the increase was +24.8%




21/05/2024FERCAM lands on the Indian market
A branch office opened in New Delhi. The presence will be extended to Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai




21/05/2024In the next 12 months, the value of freight rates in containerized shipping could fall to historic lows
Danish Ship Finance believes that the effects of excess cargo will become predominant




20/05/2024In March, cargo traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -3.9% and in the port of Savona-Vado by -24.2%
In the Ligurian capital, a record number of cruise passengers in the first quarter of the year




20/05/2024Order to Fincantieri and EDGE for the construction of ten offshore patrol vessels
The two companies have formalized the creation of the Maestral joint venture




20/05/2024In April, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -8%
In the first four months of 2024, there were 288.4 million tons of cargo (-4.3%)




20/05/2024Fincantieri launches a logistic support unit in Castellammare di Stabia
It is the second LSS built for the Italian Navy




17/05/2024In the first three months of 2024, CMA CGM's revenues fell by -7.0%
A decrease of -11.3$ in the volume of shipping alone




17/05/2024Last month, container traffic in the port of Valencia amounted to 457 thousand TEUs (+14.2%)
In the first four months of this year, the total was 1.7 million TEUs (+12.8%)




17/05/2024Ferretti inaugurates the renovated shipyard in La Spezia
The Ligurian shipyard is dedicated to the production of Riva yachts




17/05/2024In 2023, combined transport shipments in Europe decreased by -10.6%
There are numerous reasons for the disappointing annual performance highlighted by the members of the UIRR




17/05/2024Interporto Padova has launched the intermodal service of Trans Italia with the Interporto di Livorno Guasticce
Initially, it has two weekly circulations




17/05/2024New U.S. tariffs on imports from China that also affect ship-to-shore cranes
Protest by the China Steel Industry Association




16/05/2024Positive first quarter for Global Ship Lease
Revenues up +12.7%




16/05/2024In the port of Hamburg, container traffic is holding while bulk is decreasing
In the first three months of 2024, the German port handled 27.4 million tons of cargo (-3.3%)




16/05/2024SEA Europe and industriAll Europe are calling for an EU strategy for the European shipbuilding industry
Among the demands, the introduction of the "Made in Europe" requirement in public procurement




16/05/2024Container traffic at the Port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.2% last month
In the first four months, 4.5 million TEUs were handled (-4.7%)




16/05/2024Marco Verzari is the new Secretary General of Uiltrasporti
He takes over from the resigning Tarlazzi




16/05/2024The new automated gate at the Reefer Terminal in Vado Ligure is now operational
Hauliers can carry out loading and unloading tasks without getting out of the vehicle




16/05/2024Logistics associations urge operators to be ready for the third phase of ICS2
It concerns important goods in the European Union by sea




16/05/2024DP World inaugurates new port and logistics infrastructure in Romania
New terminals in the port of Constance for project cargo and rolling stock




16/05/2024Container traffic continued to grow in the Port of Long Beach in April
In the first four months of 2024, the increase was +15.8%




15/05/2024Switzerland is increasing its investment in the operation and renewal of its rail network
Investment grants are planned for private plants




15/05/2024Mercitalia Logistics' locomotives with Last Mile technology in service in Gioia Tauro
Used to transport cars from Campania to the Calabrian port




15/05/2024The terminal operator SSA Marine creates a division for cruises
It is led by Stefano Borzone, a manager with experience in the sector




15/05/2024In the first three months of 2024, container traffic at HHLA's terminals increased by +3.4%
Stable revenues




15/05/2024Uniport Livorno acquires three new port tractors
Kalmar will deliver them in the last quarter of 2024




15/05/2024The weekly rotations of Hannibal's Melzo-Rotterdam service will increase from five to six
Increased attendance from 10 June




15/05/2024In 2023, Stazioni Marittime's revenues increased by +18.5%
Net profit of €1.7 million (+75.5%)




15/05/2024In April, cargo traffic in the port of Singapore grew by +8.8%
Containers amounted to 3.4 million TEUs (+3.8%)




15/05/2024In the first three months of 2024, cargo traffic in the port of Koper fell by -6.6%
In March, the decline was -3.1%




15/05/2024Quarterly container traffic on the rise for Eurogate and Contship Italia
In the first three months of 2024, volumes handled increased by +8.0% and +4.9%, respectively




15/05/2024The negative trend in Hapag-Lloyd's economic performance continues
In the first quarter of 2024, revenues decreased by -24.2%. Freight rates down -32.0% and loads transported by the fleet up +6.9%




14/05/2024Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Silver Ray to Silversea
It has a capacity of 728 passengers




14/05/2024Brussels agrees with Italy's request to Austria to remove restrictions on road freight transport at the Brenner Pass
The Tyrolean government announces that it is ready to fight before the Court of Justice of the EU




14/05/2024In the first three months of 2024, new orders acquired by Fincantieri decreased by -40.7%
Revenues are stable




14/05/2024In the first quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal plummeted by -42.9%
In March, the reduction was -49.1%




14/05/2024Call for tenders for the structural adjustment of a quay in the port of Ancona
The amount of the contract is €16.5 million




14/05/2024In the first quarter of 2024, Evergreen's net profit grew by +187.7%
Investment of more than $65 million in the purchase of new containers




14/05/2024The port operators of La Spezia are calling for a revival of the port
They call for targeted and effective actions




14/05/2024In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports grew by +1.8%
Flows to and from Italy increased by +16.2%




14/05/2024HMM once again recorded growth in quarterly economic results
In the first three months of 2024, revenues increased by +11.9% and net profit by +63.0%




14/05/2024India invests in the development of Iran's Shahid Behesthi (Chabahar) port
The forthcoming establishment of an Indo-Iranian shipping company has been announced




13/05/2024Spinelli Srl renews the board of directors
New appointments after precautionary measures arranged by the Genoa Tribunal for Aldo and Roberto Spinelli were also made available




13/05/2024GNV installs a system to ensure the stability of the ships
NAPA Stability, developed by Finland's NAPA, has been extended to ferries




13/05/2024Sharp decrease of -24.9% of goods in Croatian ports in the first quarter of this year
Containers amounted to 92 thousand TEUs (-0.4%)




13/05/2024In the first three months of 2024, cargo traffic in the port of Ravenna fell by -6.3%
In March, a decrease of -1.5% was recorded




13/05/2024In the first quarter of this year, the container traffic carried out in Trieste by TMT decreased by -20.3%
148 thousand TEUs handled




10/05/2024Vard will build two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels
They are intended for a company in Taiwan




10/05/2024In 2023, short sea shipping traffic between Spain and Italy fell by -5.2%
Motorways of the Sea rose to ten from seven in 2022




10/05/2024The new maritime station of the port of Termoli is in operation
In 2023, the Molise airport handled over 217 thousand passengers (+5%)




10/05/2024In the first quarter of 2024, Yang Ming's net profit grew by +173.1%
The Board of Directors approved the purchase of new containers




10/05/2024New CTN line connecting the ports of La Goulette, Livorno, Salerno and Rades
It will be inaugurated on May 21




10/05/2024Leonardo signs a binding agreement for the sale of Underwater Armaments & Systems to Fincantieri
Total value of the transaction is up to €415 million




10/05/2024In the first three months of 2024, Wan Hai Lines' revenues grew by +8.1%
Net income of approximately $143 million




09/05/2024Uiltrasporti, the amendment for workers of the port employment agencies of Gioia Tauro and Taranto is good
It provides for the extension of the allowance until December




09/05/2024To develop its resilience, the port of Livorno looks to the southern shore of the Mediterranean
An agreement with the Egyptian port of Damietta will be reached next month




09/05/2024The growth trend in the turnover of the Taiwanese Evergreen and Yang Ming continues
In April, it increased by +42.4% and +35.3%, respectively




09/05/2024The decarbonisation of shipping could create up to four million jobs in the energy supply chain
Study by the Getting to Zero Coalition




09/05/2024Evergreen orders 10,000 new containers
$32.3 million contract to Dong Fang International Container (Hong Kong)




09/05/2024Vard will build an Ocean Energy Construction Vessel for Island Offshore
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2027. Option for two more ships




08/05/2024Lombardy is one of the most virtuous regions in food transport
More than 50% of temperature-controlled vehicles are registered in classes 5 and 6




08/05/2024In the first three months of 2024, cargo traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -9.8%
Growth of liquid bulk and rolling stock. Decline in dry bulk and containers




08/05/2024ISS-Tositti and intergroup have established the newco ISS-Tositti Agency
Synergistic fusion of the skills of both companies




08/05/2024Positive quarterly economic performance of Wallenius Wilhelmsen
Emanuele Grimaldi owns 5.12% of the share capital of Höegh Autoliners




08/05/2024Rasmussen (Bimco): When ships return to Suez, containerized shipping will have to deal with an excess of cargo hold
Currently, the impact of record container ship deliveries is being absorbed by the additional capacity needed for the route around Africa




08/05/2024In the first three months of 2024, container traffic in New York increased by +11.7%
In March, growth was +22.1%




07/05/2024The road connecting the new areas of the port of Piombino has been inaugurated
The infrastructure cost €10.1 million




07/05/2024Difficult first quarter of the year for Finnlines
Marked increase in operating costs




07/05/2024The U.S.-based Intermarine enters the bulk carrier segment
Intermarine Bulk Carriers has been established to manage the bulk carriers of the German Harren group




07/05/2024In 2023, Fercam's turnover decreased by -6%
Incorporated a company in Lithuania




07/05/2024The president of the Liguria Region, the former president of the Port Authority of Western Liguria and the entrepreneur Spinelli are accused of corruption
Among those reached by the measures, the president of Ente Bacini




07/05/2024According to WWF, sustainable planning for the EU's largest marine areas is fragmented and incomplete
The most discouraging scenario is that of the Mediterranean basin




06/05/2024In the first quarter, the performance of combined transport in the EU declined
Decreased container traffic, strikes, infrastructure works and a weak economy are among the causes




06/05/2024The FS Logistics Hub orders 70 new locomotives from Alstom with the option to purchase another 30
An order worth over 323 million. A locomotive for the transport of goods is taken over in Vado Ligure




06/05/2024ICTSI reported record quarterly economic performance
In the first three months of this year, the group's port terminals handled 3.1 million containers (-0.4%)




06/05/2024Maersk warns that the expansion of the crisis area in the Middle East increases shipping costs
A 15-20% reduction in capacity has been reported on the route from the Far East to Northern Europe/Mediterranean




06/05/2024Joint venture of Autamarocchi and Cosulich for road logistics for the steel industry
Al Steel Transport was established to meet the needs of industrial companies in the North-East of Italy




06/05/2024COSCO activates an e-commerce system to provide spare parts and services to the marine sector
It is aimed at domestic and foreign customers




06/05/2024In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Albanian ports increased by +3.4%
Passengers decreased by -1.9%




03/05/2024To speed up the process of making the port of La Spezia and its hinterland the first ZFD
Shipping agents, customs officers and freight forwarders are asking for it




03/05/2024Merlo (Federlogistica) raises the alarm for the impact of the bridge over the Strait of Messina on naval traffic
In an interview with "La Repubblica" he recalled that ships more than 68 meters high do not pass through it




03/05/2024Iran announces the release of the crew of the container ship MSC Aries
The foreign minister confirms that the seafarers of the seized ship will be able to leave the country




03/05/2024The vehicle and passenger routing service in the ports of Olbia and Golfo Aranci has been entrusted
It will be managed by Rome-based Italpol Servizi Fiduciari




03/05/2024In the first three months of this year, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait increased by +9.3%
Growth in transits of all the main types of vessels




02/05/2024Sharp drop of -15.1% in goods in the port of Taranto in the first quarter
Unloaded cargo decreased by -21.0% and cargo at embarkation by -8.7%




02/05/2024This year the national forum for rail freight transport Mercintreno will be held in Padua
It will take place as part of Green Logistics Expo




02/05/2024In the first three months of 2024, cruise traffic in Global Ports Holding's terminals increased by +30%
The consortium led by GPH has been selected as the preferred bidder for the Casablanca cruise terminal




02/05/2024A factory for the construction of tugboats was inaugurated in Safaga, Egypt
Ten naval units will be built for the Suez Canal Authority




02/05/2024Tomorrow PSA Venice will open the Venetian terminal to the port community and the city
Fourth edition of the "Vecon Loves Sicurezza" project




02/05/2024New Italy-Libya-Egypt service to Tarros and Messina
It will be inaugurated in mid-June and built with two ships




02/05/2024The 2023 final budget of the Port Authority of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea has been approved
Annunziata: the next few years, which are essential to complete the European investments of the PNRR




02/05/2024Hannibal plans to activate a rail link between Italy, Hungary and Romania
By the end of 2024, two weekly rotations will be inaugurated




02/05/2024In the first quarter of 2024, the Maersk Group's revenues decreased by -13.0%
+7.0% increase in containerized shipping operating costs




02/05/2024Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record results for the first quarter
It was also the highest level of bookings ever
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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
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea
Odessa
One of the nine crew members died
Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.
La Spezia
Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.
Singapore
Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day
Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it
Victoria
The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%
Paris
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.
BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing
Copenhagen/London
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%
Genoa
The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.
After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz
Naples
Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz
Islamabad/Tehran
Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters
Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.
Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.
Naples
Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.
Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company
Rome
DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi
Charlotte/Los Angeles
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.
Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.
Rome
Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.
US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network
Wellesley/New York/Montreal
It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA
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
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
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
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
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Arrival ports by:
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Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
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
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
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In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
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.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.
Bologna/Bentivoglio
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport
Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.
Milan/Trieste
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology
In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment
Rome
Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.
RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment
Genoa
Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability
Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)
Piraeus
Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only
The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.
Genoa
Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president
Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.
Rome
Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels
Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos
Marseille
The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders
Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard
San Vendemiano
One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division
Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.
Rome
He led the port authority for over eight years
ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.
Singapore
In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona
The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.
Suape
It will become operational in the second half of this year
Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong
Singapore/Hong Kong
Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel
Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers
Milan
Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents
The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.
Savona
The certificate must be renewed every five years.
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.
Hamburg/Monfalcone
With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.
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
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