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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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HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Rome/Salerno
The union said it was certain that the Central Tyrrhenian Port System Authority would appeal the ruling.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
Discussion of development projects related to environmental sustainability
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
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 seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
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