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April 2025




30/04/2025Tomorrow the Mediterranean Emission Control Area will enter into force for sulphur oxides
Ships must use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%




30/04/2025CMA CGM has completed the acquisition of Air Belgium
Mazaudier: strengthens our air capacity with immediate effect




30/04/2025Completed the purchase of the area for the new cruise terminal in Marghera
According to the forecasts, it will become operational in the crocieristica season 2028




30/04/2025In 2024 on the Austrian railway network 94.4 million tons of goods were transported (+2.2%)
31.8% of the total volume was made on routes over 300 kilometers




30/04/2025Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings records a net loss quarterly of -40,3 million dollars
In the first three months of this year revenues fell by -2,9%




30/04/2025Hapag-Lloyd plans to close the first trimester with very positive performances
The portacontainer of the company has transported 3,3 million teu (+9%)




30/04/2025DSV completed the acquisition of the Schenker
In the first three months of this year the result of exercise of the logistic group Danish has grown of +17.5%




30/04/2025In the first three months of 2025 the traffic of the goods in the Albanian ports is diminished of -1,8%
In decrease also passengers (-1.6%)




30/04/2025ONE closed the fiscal year 2024 with a profit clearly of 4,2 billion dollars (+336%)
In the period the fleet of portacontainer has transported 3,1 million teu (+2.3%)




30/04/2025In the first trimester the revenues of the Chinese shipowning group COSCO have grown of +20.1%
The fleet has transported 6.5 million container (+7.5%)




29/04/2025OOIL orders 14 new portacontenitori from 18.500 teu
Commitment worth $ 3.1 billion to Dalian and Nantong yards




29/04/2025In the last trimester of the 2024 harbour terminals of Eurokai have enlivened beyond 3,2 million container (+9.4%)
In Germany the traffic has been of 1,9 million teu (+14.0%) and in Italy of 443 thousand teu (+7.9%)




29/04/2025The Chinese ports mark a new record of traffic of the goods for the trimester January-March
In the period the marine ports have enlivened 73,1 million containers (+8.3%)




29/04/2025The annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia is approved
Pilot project for unified release of port access permits for transporters




29/04/2025Unanimous approval of the financial statements of Interporto Padova 2024
Increased revenues of +7.3%




29/04/2025UPS closed the first trimester with a profit clearly of 1,2 billion dollars (+6.6%)
Revenues in a slight decrease following the sale of Coyote Logistics




29/04/2025Completed the passenger terminal at the dock Rizzo of the port of Messina
At the start the works of remodelling of the seabeds of the port of Reggio Calabria




29/04/2025At the start the interventions of requalification of the agri-food pole of the port of Livorno
Works worth six million euros




29/04/2025Launched the second large cruise ship built in China
At the end of 2026 it will become part of the fleet of the Adora Cruises




29/04/2025Bluferries is ready to put in service in the Strait of Messina the new ro-pax Athena
It can transport up to 22 Tir or 125 vehicles and 393 people




29/04/2025Report of the financial year 2024 of the Ionian AdSP approved
424.8 million port works realized in the last decade




29/04/2025Uiltrasporti emphasizes the need to maintain the Italian ports under public control
Verzari and Galluccio: Instead of thinking about selling them, it would be more useful to focus on how to ensure their competitiveness




29/04/2025Kalmar records a decrease in quarterly turnover and an increase in new orders
In the first three months of 2025 net profit was 34,1 million euros (+2%)




28/04/2025The line maritime transport sector contributes substantially to the US economy
This shows an analysis by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA




28/04/2025Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Rear Piero Pellizzari dismissed from the service for age limits




28/04/2025In the first trimester of the 2025 Chinese CIMC has recorded an increment of +12,7% of the container sales
Revenue grew by +11.0%




28/04/2025Within half year the contest for the concession of the container terminal of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
The management will include the terminal for general goods




28/04/2025It aggravates the budget of the explosion in the Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
It caused 46 deaths and wounding over 1,200 people




28/04/2025Last year the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort are increased of +3.1%
In the first three months of the 2025 port terminals have enlivened 36,4 million container (+5.6%)




28/04/2025CEVA Logistics (group CMA CGM) will buy Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Transaction worth $440 million




28/04/2025Positive the first trimester of Wärtsilä
Stop the growth of the value of new orders




28/04/2025Reports of the AdSPs of Western Liguria and the Tyrrhenian North Centre are approved
Register leftovers of 214 million and 19 million respectively




24/04/2025In the first three months of 2025 Konecranes' revenues increased by +7.7%
343 million euros of new orders of harbour means (+37.5%)




24/04/2025First quarter of growth for Kuehne+Nagel
The net turnover of the logistic group is piled to 6,33 billion franchi Swiss (+14.9%)




24/04/2025ESPO, the EU Parliament's Budget Committee has asked for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure
The importance of funding the TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted




24/04/2025Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
It was established by the National Bilateral Ports Authority




24/04/2025Bureau Veritas' Marine & Offshore division reports record quarterly revenues
New historical peak also of the classified fleet




24/04/2025Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Darsena Europa Terminal in Livorno
The company has asked for the extension of the duration of the current concession




23/04/2025PSA is reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
This was stated by "Reuters", which at the end of 2022 had already ventilated this hypothesis




23/04/2025In 2024, 58 million will be invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
The final budget and the annual report of the Port Authority have been approved




23/04/2025Federagenti, Italy should give a sharp acceleration to SEZs, free zones and special logistics zones projects
Pessina: there is no room for reflection prey to bureaucracy




23/04/2025EIB advice to strengthen the climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupoli and Patras
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks




22/04/2025In the first quarter, the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Drop in transhipment traffic




22/04/2025The increase in container loads is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% drop in quarterly traffic
The decline in liquid bulk cargo was accentuated (-19.1%)




22/04/2025SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
The association now has 74 members




22/04/2025The Management Committee of the Port Authority of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea has unanimously approved the 2024 final budget
A surplus of 4.7 million euros was recorded




22/04/2025In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%
Both unloading (-3.1%) and loading (-11.9%) loads decreased




22/04/2025In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Reduction of container volumes in transit at both ports




22/04/2025The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, hurt U.S. manufacturers, and weaken efforts to strengthen the domestic shipping industry




22/04/2025COSCO is firmly opposed to the taxes on Chinese ships planned by the US
They distort fair competition - denounces the Shanghai group - and hinder the normal functioning of shipping
News from the Companies
19/04/2025Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile




18/04/2025Hupac transfers the intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Until now, the other terminal was Busto Arsizio




18/04/2025PSA SECH has operated the first 400-metre train at the Rugna Railway Park
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day




18/04/2025The 2024 financial statements of the Port Authority of Eastern Liguria were unanimously approved
In the last four years, more than 272 million euros of investments




18/04/2025The new taxes on Chinese ships that will only increase prices for Americans
This was denounced by the executive vice president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce




18/04/2025The share of new entrants in the European rail transport sector is growing
In 2023, rail freight performance decreased by -8%




18/04/2025The war reclamation preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Port Authority has invested over 600 thousand euros in it




18/04/2025Francesco Rizzo designated as president of the Port Authority of the Strait
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait




18/04/2025US planes attacked the Yemeni port of Ras Isa
38 dead and over a hundred injured




18/04/2025The amounts of taxes payable by ships connected to China arriving in US ports have been defined
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased




17/04/2025In 2025, Stazioni Marittime expects an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
The shareholders' meeting appointed the board of directors




17/04/2025MIT mobility report highlights an increase in demand for both passengers and freight
Almost all modes of transport have recovered to pre-pandemic levels of demand




17/04/2025In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) decreased




17/04/2025Andrea Giachero has been confirmed as president of Spediporto
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders for the three-year period 2025-2028 has also been renewed




17/04/2025The international tender has been launched to award the new shipyard in the port of Casablanca in concession
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019




17/04/2025Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Falteri: a national control room made up of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary




17/04/2025Study for the monitoring of vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Contract awarded to Circle and Arelogik




17/04/2025ABB closes a positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Wierod: Our proven local-for-local approach protects us from the tariff war




16/04/2025In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is suffering deeply
Fermerci calls for structural and increased traffic incentives and to refinance the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons




16/04/2025New agreement for the global minimum wage for seafarers
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028




16/04/2025Global Maritime Forum report on optimizing ship calls to reduce emissions
The approaches of virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival are proposed




16/04/2025GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax ships in China
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and carry up to 3,080 linear meters of cargo




16/04/2025This year, world trade in goods could fall by -1.5%
The WTO provides for it. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to dampen global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world




16/04/2025In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods handled in the EU were transported by sea
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased




16/04/2025In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
The construction of the "docker's house" has begun




16/04/2025Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the USA suspended
Hongkong Post predicts exorbitant and unreasonable fees due to the unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States




15/04/2025Intercargo and Intertanko express concerns about the agreement for the decarbonization of shipping
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted




15/04/2025Fincantieri acquires a stake in WSense
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" has been delivered to the Italian Navy




15/04/2025Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonization strategy not to penalize shipping compared to other modes
Zanetti: Also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry




15/04/2025After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong is growing again
In the first three months of this year, 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)




15/04/2025In the first quarter, container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by +26.6% and +5.2%
The impact of the tariffs introduced by Trump is imminent




15/04/2025The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Written by Assagenti, it is fifty years old




15/04/2025In the first three months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
By weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%




15/04/2025In the first quarter of 2025, pirate attacks on ships soared
Accentuated increase in accidents in the Singapore Straits




15/04/2025Interferry welcomes the IMO agreement on the decarbonisation of shipping, but considers the strategy too complex
The Greek shipowners' association disappointed by the lack of recognition of the essential role of transition fuels such as LNG




14/04/2025The International Labour Organization recognizes seafarers as key workers
ITF and ICS: historic moment




14/04/2025The regulation for LNG bunkering has been signed at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
The methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship have been defined




14/04/2025CMA CGM will acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo




14/04/2025Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French company Somecassur
The French company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts




14/04/2025The historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj towards extinction
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities in the two sites of Pula and Rijeka




14/04/2025New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods




14/04/2025The EBRD is looking for a strategic partner for the development of the Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
An international tender has been launched




14/04/2025The MSC Group's TiL has full control of the Hutchison Ports terminals
This was written by "Bloomberg", specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be managed jointly with BlackRock




14/04/2025Turkish ports set a new record for freight traffic for the first quarter
Historical peak of cargoes imported from abroad




11/04/2025The draft regulation on the decarbonization of the shipping approved by MEPC includes a mandatory standard for fuel and a tariff of greenhouse gas emissions
It provides for the establishment of a Fund to collect the resources deriving from the prediction of emissions




11/04/2025MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as the new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
The port community of La Spezia is also asking for a name for the Port Authority of Eastern Liguria




11/04/2025In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
An increase of 854 thousand tons of dry bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional cargo




11/04/2025Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Initiative of Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci




11/04/2025The WSC reiterates that Trump's measures for the domestic maritime industry are not good for the American economy
Kramek: ready to support the administration with constructive proposals




11/04/2025Confitarma underlines the importance of the decarbonisation strategy of shipping being defined at the IMO
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the concerns of the United States




10/04/2025DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros




10/04/2025Rail transport of convoys for the Rome Metro has started from Reggio Calabria
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail




10/04/2025In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Turnover is stable




10/04/2025Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members




10/04/2025Fincantieri and Accenture establish the Fincantieri Ingenium joint venture
The goal is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics




10/04/2025In March, Yang Ming recorded the first drop in turnover after 14 months of growth
Evergreen and WHL continued to increase revenues




10/04/2025While Trump formalizes the measures to revitalize the American maritime industry, a drastic drop in traffic is expected for national ports
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, trade in goods between the two economies could decrease by up to 80%




10/04/2025The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited




09/04/2025Agreement between Fincantieri and Kayo to promote the development of the shipbuilding and shipbuilding industry in Albania
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region




09/04/2025Montaresi (AdSP Eastern Liguria) awarded with the "Oscar dei Porti"
The event is now in its eighteenth edition




09/04/2025Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new vehicles
Decrease determined by the significant drop in the cost index of maritime logistics




09/04/2025C.K. Hutchison rejects allegations of violation of the concession contract for the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments




09/04/2025The US does not participate in the IMO negotiations on the decarbonisation of shipping and threatens reciprocal measures
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or the choice of fuel




09/04/2025In the first three months of 2025, containers transported by OOCL ships increased by +9.3%
Revenues up by +16.8%




09/04/2025The Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins on appeal against Zen Yacht
The company sentenced to pay back rents




09/04/2025Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built in the Papenburg shipyard




09/04/2025A large load of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Two tons of drugs identified by the staff of the Customs and the Guardia di Finanza




08/04/2025T&E urges the MEPC to agree on clear and ambitious measures for the decarbonisation of shipping
It is necessary - underlines the association - to set binding targets




08/04/2025Navantia renews its agreement with the American cruise group Royal Caribbean
So far, the Cádiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and renovation work on 45 of the group's vessels




08/04/2025A $1.3 billion contract from the Neapolitan group Grimaldi for the construction of nine ro-pax ships
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)




08/04/2025This year a record cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026




08/04/2025Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with an option for two more units
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world powered by hydrogen stored on board




08/04/2025Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Ruote Libere denounces that the government only needs to allocate a few funds so as not to have to face the real problems of hauliers




08/04/2025HII-HHI agreement to accelerate American and South Korean naval production
The goal is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations




08/04/2025The Panama Ports Company accused of violating the terms of the concession contract
The general auditor of the Panamanian accounts announced the presentation of criminal charges




08/04/2025The second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report has been published
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in a number of areas




07/04/2025WSC, this week the MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonize shipping
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible for these decisions to be postponed to guidelines developed in two years' time




07/04/2025COSCO expects to report quarterly net profit up +72.1%
Operating profit of 16.57 billion yuan is expected for the January-March period (+66.1%)




07/04/2025The Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs




07/04/2025ZIM will charter ten new 11,500 TEU LNG dual-fuel containerships
The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028




07/04/2025On Monday, Genoa will host the conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping"
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa




07/04/2025NCLH will charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas
The agreements include options to purchase naval units




07/04/2025On Friday in Rome the conference "Artificial Intelligence arrives in port"
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Companies




07/04/2025The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - Point PED/PDI has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
The performance of the analysis and control operations of the goods is centralized in a single structure




07/04/2025Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and, finally, launch the reform of port governance
The deputy minister presented a motion to the Lega congress that focuses on the need for this reform




07/04/2025In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +2.1%
Increase in bulk and decrease in various goods




07/04/2025The new cruise terminal of the MSC group has been inaugurated in Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time




07/04/2025Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for the AIDA Cruises brand
Equipped with around 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered in early 2030 and late 2031




07/04/2025Never so low in recent decades the number of transits of ships in the Suez Canal
In February the traffic was 864 boats, in decrease of -22.9%




04/04/2025Venice Intermodal Terminal, concession contract renewed
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are planned




04/04/2025In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Revenues up by +11.7%. The number of goods transported by the group increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris




04/04/2025Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini asks for new spaces and the renewal of the concession
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company




04/04/2025In the run-up to the elections, there is a dispute in Australia over who will oust China's Landbridge from the port of Darwin
Assurances to this effect from both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton




04/04/2025On June 19, the public assembly of the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators will be held in Rome
Updated data on the Italian maritime economy and the terminal sector will be presented




04/04/2025VARD will build an offshore underwater operations vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
The contract is worth €113.5 million




03/04/2025The US tariffs will cause a reduction of four percentage points in the volume of world trade projected
The World Trade Organization believes so




03/04/202584% of the new constructions ordered by the Italian shipyard will be built in China
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US tariffs on the national shipping industry




03/04/2025Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc will operate towing services in the new port of Nador West Med
The activity, which will last twenty years, will begin in the last quarter of 2026




03/04/2025The MSC Group's cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has been officially inaugurated
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing system




03/04/2025Next week, Italian ports will participate in the Seatrade Cruise Global
Trademark of the initiative: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"




03/04/2025GNV ships will call Algerian ports for the first time
In summer, the weekly Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia connections will be activated




03/04/2025Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs are a key challenge to rules-based trade governance
Rather, multilateral solutions are needed to solve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system




03/04/2025Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
The mandate conferred by MIT does not expire




03/04/2025Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form the NovaMar Logistic joint venture
A general cargo will transport the raw materials to the plants of the steel group




02/04/2025APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The company operates the railway line parallel to and adjacent to the Panama Canal




02/04/2025Liebherr has achieved record annual sales in the segment of cranes for the marine port sector
Strong demand for vehicles for the offshore industry and container handling




02/04/2025The annual conference "Planning, Operation and Management of Transportation Networks" will be held in Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector




02/04/2025Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
An increase of five units compared to 2023




02/04/2025Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Expression of interest for the conversion and reindustrialization of the area of the former coal-fired power plant




02/04/2025Kuehne+Nagel will take care of the logistics of spare parts for Changan's electric cars in the European market
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer




02/04/2025Port of La Spezia, the simulations of the docking of cruise ships at the Garibaldi West pier have been completed
Montaresi: the solution and approach proposed by the Port Authority and the Port Authority have been confirmed




02/04/2025Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa




02/04/2025Stena Line presents the design of a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Most of the innovative technologies currently available have been introduced




02/04/2025Francesco Beltrano is the new secretary general of Uniport
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant




02/04/2025A.P. Møller Holding submits an offer to acquire the entire capital of the towing company Svitzer
The Mærsk family's investment company already owns 47.0% of the company




02/04/2025Saipem has been awarded new contracts in the Middle East and Guyana
The total amount of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars




01/04/2025Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
The company was established on February 19, 1925




01/04/2025The board of directors of Interporto Bologna has been renewed
Stefano Caliandro appointed president. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024




01/04/2025NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean




01/04/2025The decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
This is the foresee of a study carried out by Eni, Fincantieri and RINA




01/04/2025The existence of public interest has been declared for the project by MSC, Neri and Lorenzini for a new container terminal in Livorno
The documentation requested by the company has been sent to Terminal Investment Limited




01/04/2025Slight annual growth in cargo traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
In the container segment, the sharp increase in transhipments offset the decline in import-export




01/04/2025The Turkish Desan Shipyard is in talks to take over the management of the Mangalia shipyard
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
FROM THE HOME PAGE
BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing
Copenhagen/London
Both associations highlighted the need to clear mines and restore the Traffic Separation Scheme route.
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%
Genoa
The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.
After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz
Naples
Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz
Islamabad/Tehran
Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters
Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.
Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.
Naples
Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.
Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company
Rome
DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi
Charlotte/Los Angeles
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.
Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.
Rome
Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.
US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network
Wellesley/New York/Montreal
It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA
Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports
Constance
FEPORT urges it
The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.
Measured
Project for a new bulk terminal
Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
London
Call for an immediate cessation of attacks
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.
Long Beach
The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026
The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.
Bern
From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out
So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago
Paris
AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Istanbul
The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers
Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.
Taipei
At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs
US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman
Tampa
The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.
ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform
Brussels
The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.
US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello
Tampa/New Delhi/London
Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization
Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region
Southampton/Muscat
One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.
Civitavecchia
Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%
A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
Exchange of gunfire with the security team on board the ship
Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route
Copenhagen
Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs
ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy
Brussels
The central role of port facilities confirmed
CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.
London
Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).
Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.
Ismailia
They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster
Luxembourg
However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives
ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports
Brussels
Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances
Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.
Luxembourg
What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints
Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea
Sana'a
A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Geneva
This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
Genoa
Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.
The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.
Rome
Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.
US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger
Milan/Dallas/Austin
Artificial intelligence plays a leading role
Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026
Brussels
UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz
Rotterdam/Aracruz
The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame
Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.
Rome
Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art
WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels
Edinburgh
According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market
French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America
Nantes
The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment
EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force
Brussels
The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023
The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.
Geneva/Rome
All crew members were unharmed.
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%
Bremen
Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)
MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)
Odessa
It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.
The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.
London
Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.
Naples
Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.
Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.
Brussels
Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic
With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.
Tarragona
Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.
In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record
Alexandria, Egypt
Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024
The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.
Rome
Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector
A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.
Brussels
Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.
Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.
Genoa
Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.
ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.
Brussels
The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.
New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag
Bern
A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad
Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.
Shanghai
The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.
In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%
Paris
Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med
Tangier
In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Beijing
Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).
Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions
Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship
Naples
Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
Marseille
Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping
The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC
New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted
London
It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years
UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025
Brussels
The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.
Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.
Trieste/Pouancé
Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units
After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss
Haifa
In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)
The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.
Washington
The arrest of the marketing director of Singamas in France on April 14 was made public.
EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States
Strasbourg/Brussels
An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced
FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.
Bern
A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected
IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025
London
The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).
Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.
Paris/Frankfurt/Havana
Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions
International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.
Klaipeda
It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs
ITF calls on governments to dismantle the flag of convenience system once and for all
London
It is - the union denounces - the bad apple at the heart of the exploitation of seafarers
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.
Bologna/Bentivoglio
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport
Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.
Milan/Trieste
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology
In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment
Rome
Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.
RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment
Genoa
Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability
Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)
Piraeus
Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only
The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.
Genoa
Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president
Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.
Rome
Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels
Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos
Marseille
The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders
Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard
San Vendemiano
One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division
Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.
Rome
He led the port authority for over eight years
ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.
Singapore
In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona
The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.
Suape
It will become operational in the second half of this year
Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong
Singapore/Hong Kong
Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel
Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers
Milan
Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.
Savona
The certificate must be renewed every five years.
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.
Hamburg/Monfalcone
With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%
Palermo
Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.
The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.
Barcelona
Set a series of conditions
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel
Trieste
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.
Miami
Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers
Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector
London
Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)
Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform
Rome
At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.
Venice
The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee
The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators
Genoa
The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%
London
More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads
Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association
Istanbul
Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president
At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.
Genoa
The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater
In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +2.5% is expected in May
Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027
Nanjing
Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta
Bucharest
The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.
HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.
Athens
It was released from the Korean Naval Register
Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships
Athens
They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.
WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense
Trieste
Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored
Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector
Procida
Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis
Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival
Genoa
Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory
Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies
Athens
Option for four additional units
Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH
Genoa
A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot
Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company
Geneva
Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy
Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement
Athens
The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels
AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura
Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi
The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.
Livorno
Unanimous approval from the Management Committee
Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM
Haifa
He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.
Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.
Genoa
The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028
The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.
The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028
Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.
Ancona
Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization
Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated
Livorno
Investment exceeding 23 million euros
The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.
Civitavecchia
New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist
Verona
Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock
Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry
Naples
Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship
Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.
Civitavecchia
The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines
In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.
Oslo
Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.
Olbia
Green light from the Management Committee
The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.
Saint Anthony
The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.
In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)
Genoa
Net profit up 30%
The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.
Marina di Carrara
Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.
Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.
Venice
This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice
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
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist
Tallinn
Contract worth 49.93 million euros
In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)
Madrid
Cruise passengers down by -18.4%
Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April
Valencia
In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again
Athens
Net profit down 24.0%
International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting
Cagliari
Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco
The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance
BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.
Milan/Naples
Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"
ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain
Al Muharraq/Alang
First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation
SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard
Santiago
They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.
Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong
In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.
Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.
Rome
In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km
Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt
Ismailia
Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.
Barcelona/Algeciras
Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.
The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.
Islamabad
The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC
In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues
Madrid
Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)
Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.
Hoofddorp
In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.
Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year
Wiesbaden
With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.
Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.
Rome
Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.
After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown
Madrid
This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.
AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics
Colony
The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.
The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association
Genoa/Rome
Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value
$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire
Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi
Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC
Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships
Taipei
They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International
Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months
Busan
The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.
In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%
Ljubljana
In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)
The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.
Verona
Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk
Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund
Genoa
Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business
Monk
The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera
Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport
Nola/Milan
Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies
Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports
Podgorica
The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.
Assarmatori denounces the exclusion of maritime transport from the Fuel Decree-Law II.
Rome
Messina: The sector cannot be expected to absorb the impact of fuel price increases alone.
HHLA records a -5.3% decline in containers handled in the first quarter
Hamburg
Eijsink: An unusually harsh winter has significantly limited our daily operations
MSC Technology Italy launches a plan to hire 200 new people.
Turin/Geneva
MSC Cruises debuts in the Alaska market
The Marche Region has approved Carloni's appointment as president of the Central Adriatic Port Authority.
Ancona
Awaiting the opinion of the Abruzzo Regional Council
Greek company Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues remain stable.
Athens
Two ships of the company are still blocked in the Persian Gulf
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 5.7% in April.
Los Angeles/Port Newark
In the first three months of 2026, the Port of New York handled nearly 2.2 million TEUs (-1.2%)
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