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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
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Investment firm CVC Capital Partners exits Boluda Maritime Terminals and TTI Algeciras
Schiphol
The two terminal companies manage a total of nine Spanish port terminals
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
Haifa
In the period April-June the average value of freight rates fell by -11.6%
Interferry's Entry/Exit System risks delaying ferry operations at European ports.
Victoria
The system will come into force on October 12th
Ammonia and methanol are ready to decarbonize shipping, but some obstacles to their use must be removed.
Copenhagen
DFDS closes second quarter with a loss
Copenhagen
In the period April-June 2025 the fleet transported 10.6 million linear meters of rolling stock (-0.4%)
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
Los Angeles
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 439.2 million dollars (+182.2%)
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 1.8% last month.
Barcelona
202,321 TEUs handled at loading and unloading (+10.4%) and 142,492 TEUs in transit (-8.3%)
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
Hamburg
Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)
In the April-June quarter, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -3.8%
La Goulette
In the first six months of 2025, 13.8 million tonnes were handled (-3.2%)
Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea
Oslo
Port of Koper sets new quarterly records for containers and rolling stock
Ljubljana
In the period April-June, 5.6 million tons of goods were moved (-4.1%)
Port of Los Angeles hits record monthly container traffic
Los Angeles
Over one million TEUs were handled in July (+8.5%)
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Hamburg
Net profit fell by -39.4%
Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues
Taipei
The April-June period closed with a net profit decrease of -62.9%
South Korean company HMM's revenues fell by 1.5% in the second quarter.
Seoul
Trump announces rejection of IMO's shipping decarbonization program
Washington
The proposed framework - it is denounced - is in effect a global carbon tax that affects Americans and is imposed by an irresponsible United Nations organization.
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June, revenues decreased by -26.5% and -8.7% respectively
Cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals grew by 6.0% in the second quarter
Istanbul
In the first six months of 2025, an increase of +16.7% was recorded
In the period April-June, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.0%
Zagreb
Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%
Container traffic at US ports is expected to plummet in the second half of this year.
Washington/Long Beach
In July, the Port of Long Beach handled 944,000 TEUs (+7.0%)
ThyssenKrupp shareholders approve spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
Eat
The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
Geneva
Global trade in goods is expected to grow by 0.9% this year
Hupac will increase the number of weekly rotations between Busto Arsizio and Basel from five to eight
Noise
Increase in attendance from September 1st
From January 1st, new bunkering regulations will apply in the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Rotterdam
The barges must be equipped with flow meters
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Copenhagen
Terminals and logistics have made a positive contribution. Container shipping benefits from demurrage revenues.
The CIPESS has approved the final project for the bridge over the Strait of Messina.
Rome
Construction will begin this year and the project will be completed in 2032.
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
Bonn
Significant reduction in shipments from China and Hong Kong to the US due to Trump's abolition of the de minimis regime
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
Milan
The remaining 30% will remain with Fingiro, owned by Michele Giromini, the company's CEO.
HMM announces failure of SK Shipping acquisition talks
Seoul
The operation reportedly fell through due to a disagreement on the transaction price.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto increased by +22.8%
Taranto
Containers stopped at just 4,000 TEUs (-27.4%)
In the first half of the year, the operating revenues of the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group grew by +2.3%
Rome
In the goods segment alone, an increase of +6.9% was recorded
Pacific Environment calls on IMO to adopt binding measures to reduce the impact of shipping on the Arctic
Anchorage
In the first half of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo increased by +0.5%
Palermo
Rolling stock is growing. Other freight is declining.
In the second quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal increased by +16.3%
In the second quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal increased by +16.3%
Panama
Panama Ports Company says it is ready to confront the Panamanian government, but "at the appropriate time."
The National Retail Federation has strongly condemned Trump's tariff policy.
Washington
New tariffs will impact goods in the coming weeks
Mulino proposes the Panamanian state's entry into the consortium interested in acquiring Panama Ports Company.
Panama
Supreme Court verdict on concession contract pending
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Singapore
In the April-June period, revenues decreased by -4% and net profit dropped by -89%.
Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
London
ICHCA report on nearly 500 accidents over the past 25 years
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
South Korea's HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering acquires Vietnam's Doosan Enerbility
Seongnam
It manages an industrial area with its own port facility
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras grew by 6.6% in July
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -2.9% was recorded
Salvini has appointed Annalisa Tardino as extraordinary commissioner of the Western Sicilian Sea Port Authority.
Rome/Palermo
The President of the Sicilian Region announces the appeal against the provision
In July, the port of Valencia handled 488,000 containers (+6.7%)
Valencia
Increase driven by growth in empty containers
The materials dredged in the ports of La Spezia and Carrara will be used for the construction of the new breakwater in Genoa.
Genoa/La Spezia
Agreement between the two Ligurian Port System Authorities
X-Press Feeders denounces authorities' failure to acknowledge responsibility in the X-Press Pearl accident
Singapore
According to the company, the Supreme Court ruling ignores international maritime law
Cargo traffic in Russian ports remained stable in July
St. Petersburg
In the first seven months of 2025, loads decreased by -4.6%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -6.5% in July
Hong Kong
A decline of -3.7% was recorded in the first seven months of 2025
In July, the Port of Singapore set a new all-time record for monthly container traffic with 3.9 million TEUs.
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized cargo decreased by -3.6%
Compensation to be paid by the Civitavecchia Port Authority in the Fincosit case has been set at €1.5 million.
Civitavecchia
Latrofa: The ruling allows the release of set-aside sums that have frozen the budget for years.
Germany's HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
Hamburg
In the second quarter, the group's port terminals handled 3.2 million containers (+7.9%)
In the first half of 2025, CK Hutchison's port terminals handled 44 million containers (+4.0%)
Hong Kong
In the quarter April-June the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet transported 14.8 million cubic meters of rolling stock (-0.5%)
Lysaker
Revenues down by -0.7%
In the second quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 670 thousand tons of goods (+0.6%)
Podgorica
Volumes with Italy amounted to 154 thousand tons (+53.1%)
With the arrival of the first container ship, the testing of operational procedures at the Rijeka Gateway begins.
The Hague
The first commercial ship is expected on September 12th
A proposal to bring the port of Taranto back onto global container routes? Start a discussion table.
Taranto
Meeting on the status of freight traffic
Port of Ancona: Tender for demolition of fire-damaged Tubimar warehouses
Ancona
The expected duration of the works is four and a half months
Merger of the German MACS and Hugo Stinnes, both active in the MPP vessel segment
Hamburg/Rostock
Stinnes headquarters in Rostock to close by December 31
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +2.9%
Tirana
There were 331 thousand passengers (+13.6%)
A.SPE.DO, operationalizing the Smart Terminal to increase the competitiveness of the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
ING loans to Premuda for over 100 million dollars
Milan
Funds for the management buyout and the purchase of two product tankers
Sallaum Lines has taken delivery of the first of six Ocean-class dual-fuel PCTCs
Rotterdam
The ship was completed four months ahead of schedule
First meeting of the new Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Genoa
Several measures approved, including those for CULMV and CULP staff
Euroports to operate a new liquid bulk terminal in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It is expected to become operational in 2026
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.6%
Ravenna
Growth of 0.6% was recorded in June. An increase of 4.8% is expected in July.
OsserMare presents five reports on the marine economy
Rome
They focus on a specific sector supply chain or aspect of it
Port of Naples: Road haulage operations resume
Naples
Resolution meeting between institutions, operators and trade associations
ICTSI again reports record quarterly financial and operating results
Manila
Global Ship Lease Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Athens
In the April-June period, net profit was 95.4 million dollars (+8.4%)
Vard receives new order from North Star for two hybrid SOVs
Trieste
Contract worth between 100 and 200 million euros
The Panama Shipping Registry will no longer accept the registration of oil tankers and bulk carriers over 15 years old.
Panama
Measure to counter the use of the shadow fleet
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly revenue
Athens
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 130.9 million (-7.3%)
New customs fast corridor between the port of La Spezia and Interporto Padova
Padua
It adds to the other three already active on the same route
ICTSI to operate Indonesia's Batu Ampar Container Terminal
Manila
It is located on Batam Island
Pino Musolino has been appointed CEO of the Alilauro shipping company.
Naples
He replaces the resigning Eliseo Cuccaro
In the second quarter, DIS' time charter revenues fell by -37.1%.
Luxembourg
Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)
Austrian Rail Cargo Group is focusing on the development of the Sommacampagna-Sona intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Ten-year agreement
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
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