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June 2024




28/06/2024The Port of Los Angeles will enhance its capacity in the cruise segment
Call for proposals for a new terminal and for the renovation of the World Cruise Center




28/06/2024Attica charters two new ro-pax ships that it will place from 2027 on the routes between Italy and Greece
Agreement with the Swedish company Stena RoRo that includes options for the purchase of the units




28/06/2024Kombiverkehr is alarmed by the reduction of DB Cargo's services for intermodal transport
The company is looking for alternative partners




28/06/2024Fincantieri will build a fourth NFS submarine for the Italian Navy
Contract worth 500 million euros




28/06/2024In May, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Containers alone increased by +8.2%




28/06/2024MSC ready to acquire 15% of ADR in Genoa Airport
The shipowners' group has submitted a binding purchase proposal




27/06/2024There are four main critical areas in view of the entry into force of the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Workshop on the theme of the Confitarma Youth Group




27/06/2024Crystal commissions two new high-end, latest-generation cruise ships from Fincantieri
The agreement includes an option for a third unit




27/06/2024Gianluca Croce is the new president of Assagenti
Aldo Blacks, Roberto De Marchi, Carolina Villa and Maurizio Gozzi have been appointed Vice Presidents




27/06/2024Paolo Pessina will be the new president of Federagenti
The passing of the baton will take place on 25 October when Alessandro Santi will end his mandate




27/06/2024On July 1st, the first version of the Sardinia Port Community System will become operational
The new telematics platform was presented today in Cagliari




27/06/2024Technical launch of the second of the four GNV ro-pax ships under construction in China
The 52,000-tonne GRT GNV Orion will be taken over in the summer of 2025




27/06/2024Orders for 63.4 million to Somec in the cruise ship segment
These are units destined for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Oceania Cruises and Disney Cruise Line




27/06/2024Assarmatori has strengthened its structure
Simone Parizzi, Mattia Canevari and Cesare Crocini have been added to the team




27/06/2024The Houthis reportedly targeted two other MSC container carriers
The ships continued their voyage as usual




27/06/2024Japan's MOL acquires a 25% stake in Tanzanian logistics company Alistair Group
The Dar es Salaam-based company has 1,000 employees and a fleet of 450 trucks




26/06/2024Marsa Maroc will operate the East Container Terminal of the new port of Nador West Med
It will have an annual traffic capacity of 3.4 million TEUs




26/06/2024Port of Ravenna, over four million euros allocated to new vehicles with a lower environmental impact
Call for tenders for the replacement of vehicles currently operating on the quay




26/06/2024R-Logitech will exit Euroports and be replaced by a new private majority shareholder
Investment firms PMV and SFPIM have temporarily increased their shares




26/06/2024Rosetti Marino, new order for offshore EPC activities worth over 400 million euros
It involves the construction of the topside of the gas production platform that will be installed off the Libyan coast




26/06/2024Hapag-Lloyd is partnering with ZeroNorth for the energy transition of its fleet
Digital solution for fuel supply and bunkering planning




26/06/2024FedEx express courier revenues are growing again
The current positive trend is expected to continue in the coming months




25/06/2024Assagenti analyses the impact of the ongoing geopolitical crises on maritime traffic
Today, almost 50% of the strategic areas through which trade by sea transits are considered at risk




25/06/2024In the February-May quarter, Carnival reported record revenue and passenger numbers
The cruise group expects strong growth to continue in 2025




25/06/2024On July 9th, Adria Ferries will inaugurate a new ferry line between Italy and Montenegro
Twice-weekly service between the ports of Ancona and Bar




25/06/2024Ferrovie dello Stato and Eni continue their collaboration in the alternative fuels sector
Experimentation has already begun on the use of pure HVO biofuel to replace diesel




25/06/2024Mitsui O.S.K. Lines will have a 72% stake in Gearbulk
It will acquire an additional 23% held by Halberton Holding (Jebsen family)




25/06/2024Paolo d'Amico has been confirmed as president of the Italian Naval Register
The mandate for the four-year period 2024-2027 has been renewed




25/06/2024In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Romanian ports increased by +16.1%
Sharp drop in cargoes to and from Italy




25/06/2024Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group launches the ItalianSeafarers website
The training opportunities offered by ITS companies and foundations were presented




24/06/2024In 2023, the number of passengers accommodated on MSC Cruises ships has almost doubled
In August, the activity of Explora Journeys also began




24/06/2024The EQT Infrastructure VI fund acquires Constellation Cold Logistics
It owns and operates 26 cold storage facilities in Western Europe and Scandinavia




24/06/2024Hamburg Commercial Bank has acquired NIBC's ship credit portfolio
It is valued at $992 million




24/06/2024UPS sells logistics company Coyote Logistics to RXO for more than $1 billion
In 2023, the divested business generated revenue of $3.2 billion




24/06/2024In the first three months of 2024, container traffic at German ports increased by +5.2%
The overall volume of goods decreased by -1.1%




21/06/2024The U.S. Secretary of the Navy is excited about Hanwha's acquisition of Philly Shipyard
It is the first Korean shipbuilder to land on American shores and - he specified - I am sure that it will not be the last




21/06/2024CMA CGM restructures services in the Mediterranean
Changes to the Euronaf and TMX 2 lines that call at various Italian ports




21/06/2024The only port of La Spezia is Santo Stefano Magra
This is underlined by shippers, shipping agents and customs officers from La Spezia who say no to the hypothesis of other corridors




21/06/2024Grimaldi (ALIS): intervene on the European ETS Directive so as not to create a distortion of modal competition and a geographical distortion
We hope that the ICS's proposal to set up a research and development fund will be taken into consideration




21/06/2024Guerrieri (AdSP Livorno): the TDT terminal must maintain its product vocation
We expect Grimaldi to come up with development plans to encourage real growth in containerised traffic




21/06/2024Hanwha enters the U.S. Jones Act market by buying U.S. shipbuilder Philly Shipyard
Deal worth $100 million




21/06/2024Emanuele Grimaldi has been re-elected President of the International Chamber of Shipping
Confirmed for another two-year term




21/06/2024Viking orders Fincantieri to build two cruise ships of 54 thousand GRT
They will be able to accommodate 998 passengers and will be delivered between 2028 and 2029




21/06/2024Lorenzo Giacobbe is the new president of the Assagenti Youth Group
He will be supported by vice-presidents Pietro Abbona and Andrea Pompei




21/06/2024Cargo traffic in French ports is growing again
Increase in cargo volumes handled at all major airports in the first three months of 2024




20/06/2024Filt Cgil and Fit Cisl have called for a strike in the ports on 4 and 5 July
There is an absolute need to renew the CCNL as soon as possible




20/06/2024Approval for the functional rebalancing of the Venice Passenger Terminal concession, the duration of which has been extended by ten years
Commitment to invest over 19 million euros. Port of Chioggia, concession to SO. RE. BUT. (F2I Port Holding)




20/06/2024The ports of Trieste and Monfalcone are allied with those of Cartagena, Riga and North Sea Port
Non-exclusive network of medium-sized European ports




20/06/2024In May, cargo traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -0.6% and in the port of Savona-Vado it grew by +9.6%
The Liguria Region has approved the Strategic Development Plan for the "Port and Hinterland of La Spezia" FTA




20/06/2024Report on work in Ligurian ports
It was created by the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation




20/06/2024The unions are urging a meeting on the congestion fee requested by hauliers operating with the port of Genoa
In case of no response - they announced - we will take action with trade union struggles




20/06/2024Intermodal transport of precast concrete from Tuscany to Sardinia
Collaboration between the Baraclit group, the FS Group's Logistics Hub and the Grendi Group




20/06/2024The growth of containerized transhipment traffic in the ports of Algeciras and Valencia continues
In May, the number of containers in transhipment increased by +8.4% and +12.0% in the two airports




20/06/2024Seven days of mobilization in Italian ports at the beginning of next month
Uiltrasporti, irresponsible the attitude of the employers' parties in the negotiations for the renewal of the CCNL of the ports




20/06/2024Kombiverkehr, in 2025 the costs for the use of rail lines for the transport of goods will double in Germany
Krebs: In the worst-case scenario, we will stop transport




20/06/2024India's final green light for the project for the construction of a large container port in Vadhavan
It will have an annual capacity of 23.2 million TEUs




19/06/2024The UIRR is dissatisfied with the position of the Council of the EU on the proposal for a regulation on railway infrastructure capacity
The association continues to call for a more coordinated approach at the international level




19/06/2024Russo (Conftrasporti): differentiated autonomy risks undermining the competitiveness of the national economic system
It is worrying that the law was approved in the total absence of definition of the Essential Performance Levels with reference to ports, airports and large infrastructures




19/06/2024The number of companies associated with Assiterminal rises to 88
Seven new companies join




19/06/2024Extension of the indemnity for failure to start for dockers at the ports of Gioia Tauro and Taranto
The confirmed IMA confirmed for another nine months




19/06/2024Fratelli Cosulich has acquired the Genoese company Schiavetti Enzo
It operates in the production and sale of hardware products for the naval and nautical industries




19/06/2024Probable sinking of the bulk carrier Tutor attacked by the Houthis
The sighting of debris and hydrocarbon slicks at sea has been reported




19/06/2024In the first five months of 2024 the traffic in goods in the port of Trieste increased by 5.6% percent
Increase generated by liquid bulk bulk (+ 11.6%). In decline the miscellaneous goods (-3.4%) and the dry bulk (-78.5%)




18/06/2024The EU Council agrees its position on the new regulation on the European Maritime Safety Agency
The general approach on the Railway Infrastructure Capacity Usage Regulation was also adopted




18/06/2024Grimaldi: Rising protectionism, but also the EU ETS and Europe's CBAM, create barriers to world trade
The failure of global institutions such as the WTO further exacerbates this problem




18/06/2024Last month, the port of Barcelona handled 343 thousand containers (+13.7%)
The growth of transhipped containers remained high (+24.3%)




18/06/2024The Council of State also rejected the appeal by the Gioia Tauro Oil Company
The port authority had rejected the company's applications for a concession




18/06/2024Work has started in the port of Salerno to restore the operation of the Red Quay to ro-ro traffic
The total cost of the works is €3.6 million




18/06/2024Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will build Japan's first two methanol-powered ro-ro ships
They will have a capacity of around 2,300 vehicles




18/06/2024MSC restructures the connections between the Western Mediterranean and Canada
Merger of two services




18/06/2024Last month, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -3.1%
In the first five months of 2024, the decline was -4.6%




17/06/2024MSC's new Mediterranean - East Coast USA service
It will be held weekly




17/06/2024Port of Ancona, border control post authorized to control products of non-animal origin
Garofalo: new growth opportunities related to the traffic of these products




17/06/2024On 24 June, the Port Community System of the ports of Campania will be activated
The digital platform will be equipped with additional tools by 2026




17/06/2024Brussels has given the green light to the 570 million euros allocated by Italy to encourage the use of cold ironing in ports
Initially, a reduction of up to 100% of general system charges in the price of electricity is envisaged




17/06/2024General Claudio Graziano, Chairman of the Fincantieri Group, has died
From 2015 to 2018 he was Chief of Defence Staff




17/06/2024In 2023, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.0%
Passengers up +6.4%




17/06/2024In 2023, the turnover of MIS - Magli Intermodal Service grew by +28.5%
Handled 2.3 million tons of cargo




17/06/2024A consortium led by STAR Capital will acquire V.Group
The transaction will be completed in early autumn




17/06/2024Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell by -8.2% last month
In the first five months of 2024, an increase of +10.0% was recorded




14/06/2024Italy's connection index to the global network of containerized shipping services remained unchanged
For the first three national ports, there was growth in Genoa (+5.5%) and La Spezia (+12.8%) and a decrease in Gioia Tauro (-4.4%)




14/06/2024Offer by GIH to acquire the entire share capital of Global Ports Holding and implement the delisting of the company
In the first three months of this year, the terminal operator's revenues grew by +6.8%




14/06/2024Federagenti appeals to Meloni for a new order in the Mediterranean
Saints: it's time to "give the cards"




14/06/2024Faraone appointed Secretary General of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
He takes over from Alessandro Guerri




14/06/2024Spediporto, limiting arrivals in the port of Genoa to a number of vehicles that can actually be served
Botta: An alternative to congestion could also be to extend the allowances for parking and container detention




14/06/2024The South Korean government decides to ensure hold capacity for containers to support exports
Measures are also being taken to counter the increase in the value of sea freight rates




13/06/2024The new EU regulation for the development of the TEN-T trans-European transport network has been definitively approved
Network core to be completed by 2030, extended core by 2040 and comprehensive network by 2050




13/06/2024A ministerial inspection commission has been set up to analyse the procedures for granting concessions in the ports of Genoa and Savona
It is made up of Salvatore Pilato, magistrate of the Court of Auditors, Patrizia Scarchilli, director general of the MIT, and Giuseppe Strano, outgoing commander of the Fiumicino Port Authority




13/06/2024Extensive damage to the bulk carrier Tutor attacked by the Houthis in the Red Sea
Hit by a drone boat and the launch of drones and ballistic missiles




13/06/2024In 2023, rail traffic at the Nola Interport recorded an increase of +7.4%
A similar positive trend occurred in the first quarter of this year




13/06/2024The growth of prices of new shipbuilding continues
The size of the container ship order book is reduced




13/06/2024Compagnie de Transports au Maroc completes the acquisition of 51% of the share capital of Africa Morocco Links
The stake was sold by the Bank of Africa for ADH 307 million




13/06/2024Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by -3.4% in May
Growth is expected to resume in the summer




13/06/2024On June 25 in Genoa the assembly of Assagenti will be held
Event entitled "Restless Seas. Routes and conflicts: the unknown factor of trafficking"




13/06/2024The new cruise terminal at the Port of Tarragona has been inaugurated
It will be operated by Global Ports Holding. This year, traffic of 122 thousand passengers is expected




12/06/2024Notice of consultation for the design, construction and management of the new passenger terminal in Ancona
The planned investment for the construction of the work is 15 million euros




12/06/2024The consolidation works of the first reclaimed basin of the Darsena Europa have reached 60%
Completion is expected by the end of the year




12/06/2024Piacenza has resigned as extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea
He was succeeded by Admiral Massimo Seno




12/06/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, cargo traffic in Italian ports decreased by -2.7%
Containers (+4.5%) and rolling stock (+5.9%) recovered. There was a decrease in liquid bulk (-2.8%) and conventional cargo (-4.6%) and a very marked reduction in dry bulk (-29.8%)




12/06/2024The vehicles of the Trieste Coast Guard rescued a motor ship of the APT Gorizia
The 76 people on board were rescued




12/06/2024The Italian Sea Group has completed the sale of the Viareggio shipyard
It was sold to Next Yacht Group for €21 million




12/06/2024Eni has sold 10% of Saipem's share capital
The turnover was approximately €393 million




12/06/2024In April, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -51.1%
In the first four months of 2024, the reduction was -45.1%




12/06/2024Assoporti and SRM publish a new update of the "Port Infographics" report
Focus on maritime traffic and fleets, alternative fuels and the employment of women in ports




12/06/2024Daimler Truck - Kawasaki Heavy Industries agreement for liquid hydrogen trucks
Intended to design the entire supply chain




12/06/2024Full seaworthiness restored in the access channel to the Port of Baltimore
About 50,000 tons of wreckage from the bridge that collapsed in March were removed




11/06/2024Two days of strikes have not brought the parties negotiating the renewal of the contract of German port workers closer
Ulbrich (ver.di): A significant increase in wages is needed to compensate for the increase in the cost of living




11/06/2024In 2023, out of 250 million containers shipped by sea, only 221 were lost at sea
33% of the containers have been recovered




11/06/2024The board of directors of Stazioni Marittime has been renewed
Indication of the confirmation of Edoardo Monzani as Chairman




11/06/2024CMA CGM will operate a seasonal service on the Asia-North Europe/Med route
Seven 7,000 TEU ships are planned to be deployed in two rotations




11/06/2024In May, the revenues of Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines grew by +46.2% and +40.1%
In the first five months of 2024, increases of +27.0% and +17.5% were recorded




11/06/2024Meyer Turku delivers the new Mein Schiff 7 cruise ship to TUI Cruises
It has a gross tonnage of 111,500 tons




10/06/2024Port of Genoa, Spediporto and Fedespedi ask hauliers to freeze the congestion fee
They propose to await the results of an in-depth analysis of the situation




10/06/2024German port companies are calling on the EU to focus on the competitiveness of European ports
Titzrath (ZDS): To meet the challenges of our time, we need strong ports




10/06/2024DFDS will sell its mini cruises to Gotlandsbolaget
The divestiture will include the ships "Crown Seaways" and "Pearl Seaways" built in 1994 and 1989




10/06/2024Finsea renews its brand identity
The structure of the group is divided into three main business units: Finsea - Shipping agency, Finsea - Land transport and Finsea - Global logistics




10/06/2024Second report of the Fedespedi Study Center on the Suez crisis
In the Mediterranean, the ports closest to Gibraltar have an advantage




10/06/2024Project for the construction of a cruise port in Bajamar (Mexico)
Murano Global Investments announces the signing of a non-binding agreement with a cruise operator




10/06/2024Evergreen invests approximately $500 million in new container ships and new containers
Six ships of 2,400 TEUs and 50,000 containers have been ordered




10/06/2024Accelleron has signed a five-year agreement with Grandi Navi Veloci
Maintenance and assistance to the more than 100 turboblowers installed on the 28 ships in the fleet




10/06/2024New attacks on ships in the Gulf of Aden region
The container ship "MSC Tavvishi" of the Mediterranean Shipping Company was hit




10/06/2024In May, container traffic at the port of Singapore amounted to 3.5 million TEUs (+3.6%)
In the first five months of 2024, 16.9 million TEUs were handled (+7.7%)




07/06/2024The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission launches a public consultation on Gemini Cooperation
On the routes to the USA, the agreement between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd will employ up to 184 vessels




07/06/2024On July 17, the assembly of the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators will be held in Rome
It will be preceded on the 16th by a private event between networking and art




07/06/2024Ok to the offer of Navantia, Fincantieri, Naval Group, Naviris and Hydrus for the new European corvette
It was submitted as part of the second call of the European Defence Fund




07/06/2024Last month, Evergreen's turnover grew by +40.3%
In the first five months of 2024, the increase was +36.2%




07/06/2024Agreement for the expansion of the Russian container terminal ULCT in the Gulf of Finland
Annual traffic capacity will be increased fivefold




06/06/2024Vado Gateway rejoices for Italy's leadership in the World Bank's "Container Port Performance Index" report
The port of Savona-Vado is ranked thirty-sixth in the world ranking of the best performing container ports




06/06/2024Tender for the construction of the new Donato Bramante cruise terminal in the port of Civitavecchia
The tender for the expansion of the La Spezia Container Terminal is also underway




06/06/2024Spain's Pérez y Cía. has bought its compatriot EUCONSA
It specializes in intermodal bulk transportation of chemicals and petrochemicals




06/06/2024To electrify the quays of Spanish ports, it is necessary to quintuple the energy needs of the ports
Arana (Puertos del Estado): With the OPS, energy consumption is doubled, from one to two terawatts




06/06/2024Suez Canal, continuation of the policy of discounts applied to ships in transit
Maritime traffic is still more than halved compared to last year




06/06/2024A bridge in the port of Charleston was closed due to the passage of an out-of-control container ship
The crew managed to regain control of the ship




06/06/2024Conference on security and optimisation of passenger flows in ports and borders
Organized by the ICSA Foundation, it will be held on June 12 in Rome




05/06/2024The significant increase in container traffic at the port of Barcelona continued in April
Transhipment traffic alone grew by +73.9%




05/06/2024Boluda Towage finalizes the acquisition of French Les Abeilles
It was sold by the Econocom group




05/06/2024In April, cargo traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -7.9%
In the first four months of 2024, the decline was -6.7%




05/06/2024Piero Lazzeri has been reconfirmed as president of Sanilog
Walter Barbieri has been appointed vice-president of the fund for the next three years




05/06/2024Damen has filed for bankruptcy against the Romanian shipyard of Mangalia
A thousand workers at the plant were placed on technical unemployment




05/06/2024Germany's L.I.T. acquires the Italian company Autotrasporti Pedot
The company was founded in 1939 in Lavis (Trento)




04/06/2024In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports fell by -8.3%
Both landings (-6.1%) and embarkations (-11.5%) decreased




04/06/2024Denmark's Scan Global Logistics has bought Foppiani Shipping & Logistics
The company, based in Prato, employs more than 160 people




04/06/2024New Egypt - Greece - Algeria service by Tarros and Diamond Line
It will be weekly and will be inaugurated on 28 June




04/06/2024Port of Gioia Tauro, the CSLP approves the interventions for the traffic of ro-ro and ro-pax ships
The functional technical adaptation to the PRP has been approved




04/06/2024ERFA, UIRR, Die Güterbahnen and RailGood are calling for a change of pace in EU rail freight policy
Measures are needed to strengthen inter- and intra-modal competition, prioritise funding for the sector and adapt infrastructure




04/06/2024The P&O Cruises Australia cruise brand will be incorporated into Carnival Cruise Line
The transition in March 2025




04/06/2024Maersk announces an improvement in its full-year 2024 outlook
Port congestion and freight increases are among the new components that characterize the market




04/06/2024Uiltrasporti, towards mobilization of Italian dockers from 17 to 23 June
Recovery of purchasing power, security and greater protections are the demands




03/06/2024Terminali Italia moves to the FS Group's Logistics Hub
Mercitalia Logistics has become the sole shareholder of the company




03/06/2024Mikhail Stahlhut (Hupac) is the new president of the UIRR
Jürgen Albersmann (Contargo) appointed Vice-Chairman




03/06/2024From 2026, it will become mandatory to report containers lost at sea
Kjaer (WSC): Significant progress in the safety of navigation and the protection of the environment




03/06/2024Projects to supply green e-fuels to shipping are at a standstill
A study by T&E shows that not a single initiative dedicated specifically to maritime transport is underway




03/06/2024Wärtsilä supports RINA and Gas and Heat in the green ammonia bunkering project
An innovative barge will be developed




03/06/2024The UAE's ADNOC Logistics and Services acquires Navig8
Transaction valued at approximately $1.4-1.5 billion




03/06/2024In April 2024, cargo traffic in the port of Genoa was stable and in Savona-Vado it grew by +49.4%
First drop in cruises in the Savona port after the post-pandemic recovery
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Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
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Dubai
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
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