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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
FROM THE HOME PAGE
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Syracuse
An old warehouse will be renovated and redeveloped
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of those scrapped in the decade just ending.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
Catania
Di Sarcina: We will immediately begin all the planned actions.
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
Ancip, Assiterminal, Assologistica and Uniport will be present with their representatives
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by 3.4%
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
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The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
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
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
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MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
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PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
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FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
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