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December 2024




31/12/2024Assologistica, the new rules on the discipline of the reverse charge in the Budget Law are good
The rapid issuance of the implementing measure by the Revenue Agency is hoped




30/12/2024Arkas Line ships will reach India
The Turkish company will establish three services in the Mediterranean




30/12/2024The electrification of the docks of the ports of Sardinia starts from Portovesme
Almost 52 million euros of works are planned




30/12/2024In the third quarter, goods transported on Austrian railway lines increased by +1.8%
In the first nine months of 2024, the increase was +1.7%




30/12/2024Uiltrasporti, the reverse change of VAT in the budget law is good
Verzari: we hope that this measure will be made structural in the future




30/12/2024Experience two ship transit lanes in a 10 km section of the Suez Canal
They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake




27/12/2024Circle acquires the Infomobility and Telematics business units of Telepass Innova
The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros




27/12/2024Eukor secures the renewal of contracts for the export of cars from Korea and China
The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion




27/12/2024The tender for the construction of the Albanian port of Porto Romano has been restarted
The deadline for the submission of bids has been set for February 7




27/12/2024The drop in transits in the Suez Canal has cost Egypt seven billion dollars
In 2024, ship traffic decreased by more than -60%




27/12/2024PSA Singapore sets a new annual container traffic record
On 24 December, the quota of 40 million TEUs was reached




27/12/2024At Christmas, submarine cables in the Gulf of Finland were damaged
The oil tanker "Eagle S" which would be part of the shadow fleet operating for Russia has been stopped




27/12/2024Port of Valencia, monthly traffic down after more than a year of growth
Decrease in volumes in all the main product sectors




24/12/2024The US FTV Capital presents an offer to acquire Windward
The London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping




24/12/2024In November, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by +3.2%
Foreign goods recorded an increase of +6.1%. Containers grew by +4.9%




24/12/2024The American Halliburton buys the Norwegian Optime Subsea
The European company develops technologies for underwater operations




23/12/2024Grimaldi has taken delivery of the ro-ro multipurpose Great Cotonou
Next month it will be placed in a new service of the group between China and Nigeria




23/12/2024Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"
They have been protagonists for over 60 years in the profession of shipping agent




23/12/2024TIL (MSC Group) - JNPA agreement for the construction of the port of Vadhvan
The new airport is located on the west coast of India




23/12/2024Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara, over five million allocated for the green transition
Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles




23/12/2024Shanghai is the first port in the world to handle over 50 million containers in a year
SIPG highlights the strong increase in productivity achieved by introducing an automation push in the Yangshan area




23/12/2024In the first 11 months of 2024, traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +6.4% thanks to mineral oils
In the port of Monfalcone a decrease of -8.2% was recorded




23/12/2024In November, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +4.3%
In the first eleven months of 2024, an increase of +1.1% was recorded




23/12/2024Eight amendments to the International Maritime Labour Convention enter into force today
Changes have been introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships




23/12/2024Yang Ming will acquire up to 13 new 8,000-15,000 TEU containerships
They will replace 5,500-6,500 TEU ships over twenty years old




20/12/2024More than two and a half quintals of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
The drugs were inside a refrigerated container from Ecuador




20/12/2024Carnival reports record performance for the September-November quarter
In the period, revenues increased by +10.0%




20/12/2024Uniport appreciates that the port reform takes place through an enabling law and trusts (!) in the government's willingness to open a discussion with the operators
Legora: we are ready and available




20/12/2024Manca (Sardinia Region): promises to allocate resources for the Kalport agency have been disregarded
An urgent meeting has been requested from the Minister of Labour




20/12/2024Søren Toft (MSC) is the new president of the World Shipping Council
Vice president is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines




20/12/2024Increases in the amounts of port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Leone: We are committed to adopting measures that do not impact traffic and users




20/12/2024A large quantity of cocaine was seized in the port of Olbia
39 kilos of drugs hidden in a minivan were discovered




20/12/2024The "SHIPS for America Act", a bipartisan bill to strengthen the US shipping industry, has been presented
Among the proposals is to transport up to 10% of imports from China on US-flagged, American-manned and US-built ships




19/12/2024From January, Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
The frequency of the shuttle train between Busto Arsizio and Padua will also increase




19/12/2024Port of Ancona, release of the provisional concession to the Fincantieri shipyard
The new concession will have a duration of 40 years




19/12/2024The port company for the provision of temporary work has been established in Gioia Tauro
To the 50 workers currently registered in the lists of the Port Agency, another 70 will be added




19/12/2024In November, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -3.7%
Container handling grew (+6.3%), but not the weight of containerized cargo (-6.9%)




19/12/2024Navantia signs an agreement to acquire all four Harland & Wolff shipyards
Commitment to safeguarding the thousand jobs, guaranteeing the protection of rights and working conditions




19/12/2024Saipem has been awarded a new offshore contract by Shell in Nigeria
For the Italian company, it is worth about 900 million dollars




19/12/2024Rixi briefly illustrates the port reform
Creation of a publicly controlled company to manage investments and represent the Italian port system




19/12/2024In the third quarter, cargo traffic in French ports decreased by -7.3%
Robust growth in containers (+14.0%). Decrease in other types of loads




18/12/2024Agreement between RFI and RSE for the study of a magnetic levitation freight transport system
Cotana: it will allow goods to be transported at up to one tonne per second throughout Italy




18/12/2024In the first eleven months of 2024, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.0%
Both dry goods (-2.1%) and liquid bulk (-2.0%) decreased




18/12/2024Maritime safety, an agreement to simplify verification procedures signed at MIT
Inspection and certification activities may be carried out by specially accredited bodies




18/12/2024Thomas Kazakos will be the next Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping
He will take over from Guy Platten in June




18/12/2024Three years after the inaugural ceremony, construction work began on the new Senegalese port of Ndayane
Investment of 1.2 billion dollars




18/12/2024In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Passengers up +12.0%




18/12/2024Log In acquires an area of 19,600 square meters at the Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci
It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company




18/12/2024Fatal accident in the port of Genoa
A 52-year-old Culmv worker died and a colleague was injured. 24 hours of strike proclaimed




18/12/2024Prysmian has been awarded two EPCI contracts with a potential value of €700 million from the French RTE
The laying of about 640 kilometers of land and submarine cargo is planned




18/12/2024Sustained growth in container traffic at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in November
Increases of +15.9% and +20.9% respectively were recorded




17/12/2024Collaboration of Lineas and Hupac in intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
The Belgian company will provide rail traction, while the Swiss company will take care of intermodal services




17/12/2024Testing of an autonomous harbour tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven
It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech




17/12/2024Assologistica, the application of the Reverse Charge for VAT purposes in the logistics sector is good
The association expressed appreciation for the government's intention to seek authorisation from the EU




17/12/2024A report highlights the progress made in reducing emissions in Tuscan ports
Emissions produced by maritime traffic account for 88.1% of the total




17/12/2024Fincantieri - Sparkle agreement for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables
The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the safety of the infrastructure




17/12/2024The terminal operator BEST of Barcelona has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes
APM Terminals announces the completion of the works to increase the capacity of the MedPort Tangier terminal




17/12/2024A study by the EU Commission analyses the environmental challenges faced by European ports
Particular attention is paid to supporting initiatives for the sustainability of small and medium-sized ports




17/12/2024The Port of Busan is preparing to end 2024 with a record container traffic of 24.3 million TEUs (+5.0%)
Historical peaks in both import-export volumes and transhipments




17/12/2024HMM will return to transatlantic routes
New Northern Europe-West Coast USA service. Inauguration of an India-Northern Europe line




16/12/2024Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment firm Solix
In 2023, ANCS recorded revenues of €200 million




16/12/2024Port of La Spezia, cruise ships will be able to operate at the Garibaldi Pier despite the works
Simulations carried out at the CETENA center have certified the feasibility of the approaches




16/12/2024Cisl, accelerate the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Necessary to implement the works and investments




16/12/2024CMA CGM will use the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife as a transhipment hub
Agreement with Terminal de Contenedores de Tenerife




16/12/2024The mandate of the EUNAVFOR Atalanta naval mission has been extended until 28 February 2027
Synergies with the maritime operation Aspides will be strengthened




16/12/2024A consortium led by CMA CGM will operate the container terminal at the Lyon River Port
Investments of 40 million euros are planned




16/12/2024The works for the expansion of the container terminal of the port of Koper have been awarded
The works will be completed by the end of 2027




16/12/2024Last month, container traffic at the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2%
In the first eleven months of 2024, the decline was -5.0%




16/12/2024Accident to two Russian oil tankers near the Kerch Strait
One of the 27 seafarers of the two crews died




16/12/2024Decline in monthly container traffic at the Port of Singapore
In November, more than 3.3 million TEUs were handled (-0.4%)




13/12/2024CLECAT calls for the new Transport Emissions Regulation not to include the entire life cycle of vehicles
In favor of the "well-to-wheel" approach is instead the IRU




13/12/2024Contship Italia dedicates a locomotive to the memory of Cecilia Eckelmann Battistello
The special livery commemorates his life and career




13/12/2024EBRD loan for the expansion of the multipurpose terminals of the ports of Casablanca and Jorf Lasfar
Funds up to 65 million euros




13/12/2024Zero Emission Port Alliance report on future electricity demand in ports
The importance of upgrading port electricity infrastructure was underlined




13/12/2024UNCTAD, the degree of connection of Mediterranean ports to the global network of containerized maritime transport services is decreasing
The decrease in connections in Italian ports with the exception of La Spezia and Trieste is generalized




12/12/2024CMA CGM and AD Ports' container terminal inaugurated in the port of Khalifa
The first phase has a traffic capacity of 1.8 million TEUs




12/12/2024The first cabin of the cold ironing system is ready at the Garibaldi Pier in the port of La Spezia
The Port Authority works on the assignment of the electricity supply service and the management and maintenance of the system




12/12/2024Castor Maritime acquires control of MPC Capital
Investment worth 182.8 million euros




12/12/2024Paolo Potestà confirmed as president of ANGOPI
Vice-presidents are Giovanni D'Angelo, Marco Gorin, Ettore Rosalba, Mario Ciampaglia and Alessandro Serra




12/12/2024The Poseidon Principles takes stock of the decarbonisation of shipping, which still has a long way to go
The association's latest annual report highlights the progress made




12/12/2024A criminal case against the leaders of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas has been dismissed
The absolute groundlessness of the crime report has been recognized




12/12/2024In the July-September quarter, the revenues of TUI's cruise division grew by +8.9%
In the entire 2024 financial year, the increase in turnover was +28.1%




12/12/2024Saipem has been awarded two projects for the transport and storage of CO2 in the United Kingdom
Orders worth a total of about 650 million euros




11/12/2024RINA will carry out the pre-FEED study of a carbon capture and storage project in Malaysia
Commissioned by PETRONAS CCS Solutions




11/12/2024The Tuscan Port Community System will also be implemented in Venice
Agreement between the Port Authorities of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea and the Northern Adriatic




11/12/2024MSC has ordered ten new 24,000 TEU containerships from Hengli Heavy Industry
A contract worth over 2.3 billion dollars




11/12/2024The board of directors of the European Network of Maritime Clusters has been renewed
Maire confirmed as president. Vice-presidents are Nathalie Mercier-Perrin, Javier Garat Pérez and Biagio Mazzotta




11/12/2024In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +4.5%
Containerized goods increased by +10.0%




11/12/2024New step for the establishment of the port company pursuant to Article 17 in the port of Gioia Tauro
Meeting of the Local Advisory Commission




11/12/2024Korea will invest nearly $10 billion in the new Jinhae port area in Busan
It will be able to accommodate 30,000 TEU container ships




10/12/2024NATO summit on the security of underwater infrastructure
Countering threats through innovation, technology, detection and monitoring




10/12/2024PSA has completed the acquisition of 85% of the capital of the Polish Loconi
The remaining 15% is in the hands of ATC Cargo




10/12/2024In November, the negative economic trend in revenues of Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL continued
Positive percentage change year on year




10/12/2024PSA Italy will close 2024 with a +3% growth in container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Venice
Increases of +4.1% at PSA Genova Pra' and +19.4% at PSA SECH; a decrease of -14.0% at PSA Venice-Vecon




09/12/2024InRail has expanded its operating area to French territory
The company has become fully operational on the Mediterranean Corridor




09/12/2024On Thursday in Venice a conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport
It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the Port Authority of the Northern Adriatic




09/12/2024The moderate growth in the value of world trade in goods continues
The increase for the whole of 2024 is expected to be around +2.7%




09/12/2024Assiterminal presents its proposals to ensure competitiveness and sustainability to the Italian port system
Central issues are those of work, governance, energy transition and digital transition




09/12/202447% of German maritime imports of green hydrogen will be able to pass through the port of Hamburg
The airport will be able to cover 10-18% of total national demand by 2045




09/12/2024In China, the supply of methanol from shore to a ship was carried out for the first time
Load 79.5 tons of fuel in 2.5 hours




09/12/2024In October, ship traffic in the Suez Canal fell by -51.6%
In the first ten months of 2024, the decline was -49.1%




09/12/2024The FMC is asking the Premier Alliance for more information before authorising the VSA
It was supposed to come into force in the US on December 12




06/12/2024The agreement for the renewal of the contract for the logistics, freight transport and shipping sector for the period 2024-2027 has been signed
It provides for salary increases of 230 euros for non-traveling staff and 260 euros for traveling staff




06/12/2024Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the EU ETS is good
Messina: the corrective actions introduced by the European Commission are insufficient




06/12/2024MSC Air Cargo pilots' contract signed
Uiltrasporti, gives particular weight to the fixed part of wages




06/12/2024Uiltrasporti, no to unregulated self-production in ports
Rather - the union pointed out - the fund accompanying the exodus for port workers should be made payable




06/12/2024The American agency FMC launches an investigation into the ban on landing in Spain imposed on three US ships
Hijacked following protests over the alleged presentation of weapons destined for Israel on board




05/12/2024The importance of cold ironing for the reduction of emissions in the port of Marseille-Fos was highlighted
The effect deriving from the new SECA zone is also significant




05/12/2024In November, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +21.5%
Cruise passengers down -46.8%




05/12/2024UNCTAD, a new record in the value of world trade is expected in 2025
2024 is about to end with a record $33 trillion (+3.3%)




05/12/2024Four new electric rubber-tired gantry cranes for the port of Koper
They were ordered by Luka Koper from Konecranes




05/12/2024The Federation of the Sea and Wista Italy sign a memorandum of understanding to promote gender equality
The aim is also to promote the sustainability and development of the maritime sector




05/12/2024A study notes the importance of the CII index for the decarbonization of shipping, as long as it is not limited to "sea travel" alone
Analysis by UCL and UMAS on the reduction of GHG emissions with the reduction of ship waiting times




05/12/2024In the second quarter of 2024, cargo traffic in Belgian ports grew by +2.7%
In the first half of the year, the increase was +1.6%




05/12/2024Shell and Equinor's 50:50 joint venture for the UK offshore market
The expected production for 2025 is over 140,000 barrels of oil per day




04/12/2024FEPORT welcomes Greece's commitment to change its tonnage tax regime
Bonz: We hope that the time for rules based on autonomous decisions and tolerance will come to an end once and for all




04/12/2024Global Ship Lease has purchased four 9,115 TEU containerships with an average age of 8.5 years
Total investment of 274 million dollars




04/12/2024The Cretan port of Suda will be equipped with a maritime station
Investment of 12.29 million euros




04/12/2024MSC Technology expands its headquarters at the Lingotto in Turin and makes new hires
About 2,000 square meters of new spaces have been surveyed




04/12/2024The Federaagenti management team has been completed
The four vice-presidents and the president of the yacht section have been appointed




04/12/2024In the first nine months of this year, the value of Attica's after-tax profit fell by -24.4%
Revenues up by +27.4% following the merger by incorporation of Anek




03/12/2024In the first nine months of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -2.5%
Cruise passengers increased by +5.1%




03/12/2024La Spezia's Zephyr Group acquires Singapore's Twinco and Germany's Carl Baguhn
The two companies operate in the field of spare parts and components for diesel and gas engines




03/12/2024The deed for the rebalancing of the concession held by Venezia Terminal Passeggeri has been signed
Spain: the goal is to "create a 'new normal', which focuses strongly on a medium-high customer segment, with the aim of creating a hub for luxury cruises in Venice"




03/12/2024Rixi, without the revision of the ETS, European maritime fleets will continue to suffer a competitive disadvantage
According to the deputy minister, it is necessary to intervene at the root of the problem




03/12/2024Fincantieri has delivered the new Viking Vela cruise ship to Viking
It can accommodate 998 passengers




03/12/2024Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew in October
Increases of +2.5% and +21.9% respectively were recorded. The decline in cruises continues in both ports




03/12/2024Corsica Sardinia Ferries looking for flight personnel
The profiles sought are different, for the machine, bedroom and kitchen areas




03/12/2024PSA Italy continues to purchase equipment for the Marghera terminal
A contract worth a total of 8.5 million euros for three electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes




03/12/2024The government of Montenegro wants to bring the port of Adria back under state control
It will evaluate the possible acquisition of the majority stake in the Turkish Global Ports Holding




02/12/2024New Eastern Mediterranean - Adriatic service via Malta of CMA CGM
It will have a weekly frequency




02/12/2024Agreement for the digital integration of the systems of the FS Logistics Hub and the Port Authority of Western Liguria
The goal is greater competitiveness of rail and intermodal transport with the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado




02/12/2024The board of directors of Wista Italy has been renewed
Costanza Musso confirmed as president




02/12/2024Brussels approves state aid for 1.9 billion euros to the German railway company DB Cargo
Germany has committed to divest the company's activities and assets




02/12/2024Maersk completes orders to three shipyards for 20 new container carriers
Orders for six 17,000 TEU and two 9,000 TEU ships in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. Hanwha Ocean and New Times Shipbuilding have ordered six units of 15,000 TEUs each




02/12/2024Chinese seaports handled record cargo traffic for the month of October
Containers amounted to over 24.4 million TEUs (+6.2%)
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New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hamburg
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%
Civitavecchia
Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.
ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
Haifa
The board of directors is evaluating other proposals
The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.
Rome
At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa
FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships
Washington
The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.
Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville
Seville/London
The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Dar es Salaam
The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority
Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.
Rome
Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.
The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing
Geneva
The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Miami
Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
Brussels
It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.
Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.
Venice
At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.
PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova
Padua
A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Copenhagen
Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions
Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA
Brussels
He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.
Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model
Seoul
Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes
Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.
Bern
Construction site completion at the end of 2029
In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%
La Defense
Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.
Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment
Trieste
Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years
WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships
Taipei
Charter of three additional vessels
The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports
Madrid
Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey
Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals
Casablanca/Valencia
Investment worth 80 million euros
Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia
Milan
The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet
MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships
Oslo
Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract
Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics
Milan
The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
Berlin
Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.
Rome
Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November
Hong Kong
In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%
Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities
Genoa
Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas
Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.
Naples
He is among the founders of the Malta International Shipowners' Association, of which he holds the position of vice-president.
Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
Genoa
Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas
ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Investment of approximately 175 million dollars
In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)
Singapore
Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%
GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.
Bari
The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily
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
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
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
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.
La Spezia
Appointment by decree of President Pisano
Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.
Genoa
It will be signed soon
Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.
Milan
The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.
138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.
Rome
Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain
The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.
La Spezia
The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned
Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment
Athens
$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months
GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo
Genoa
GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships
The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality
Livorno
Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere
Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.
Trieste/Milan
Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.
Livorno
The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received
The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.
Brussels/Rome
Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal
Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.
Genoa
Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti
Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics
Rome
Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations
The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.
Rome
Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"
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