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29 May 2025 - Year XXIX
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May 2025




28/05/2025The European Commission proposes the creation of a maritime security hub in the Black Sea
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment




28/05/2025Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): impunity is growing at all levels; Urgent reform is needed




28/05/2025European automotive logistics must look to the world
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our industry are global, and so must our answers




28/05/2025The Swiss government also intends to apply the heavy vehicle charge to electrically powered trucks
The extension is expected to start in 2029




28/05/2025In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Volumes were stable in the first airport, while in the second there was a decrease of -27.7%




28/05/2025Natilus is evaluating the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport with Kuehne+Nagel
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity




28/05/2025The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the landing of the thousandth cruise ship




28/05/2025In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
37.6 million tons of cargo handled




27/05/2025More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for the decarbonisation of shipping
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum




27/05/2025The port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioLNG bunkering operations has been approved in Italy
A decisive fuel - underlines Assogasliquidi - to achieve the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport




27/05/2025The tender for the upgrading of the Tuscan Port Community System has been awarded
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year




27/05/2025Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Organized by the Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno




27/05/2025Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration




27/05/2025If traditional risks to navigation are diminishing, other dangers are increasing
Allianz Commercial's "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" has been published. In 2024 the all-time low in ship losses




27/05/2025Pressure from the US government to take over from China in the management of ports in Panama and Australia
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration




26/05/2025F2i integrates FHP Port Holding and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
The goal is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector




26/05/2025Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group




26/05/2025Port of Piraeus, the Piraeus II floating dry dock has been put back into operation
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons




26/05/2025Poland is financing the expansion of the Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will rise to 530 thousand TEUs




26/05/2025Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali




26/05/2025Agreement between CMA CGM and Saigon Newport Corporation for a new container terminal in Haiphong
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs




26/05/2025MOL confirms that new US taxes on Chinese ships could have an impact on its next orders
The company announces that it will take decisions in the name of caution in the selection of shipyards




26/05/2025ANSI, the measures for logistics of the Infrastructure Decree are good
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability




26/05/2025The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "bonus terminals"
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals that include aspects of rail manoeuvres, not only ports, and terminalisation have been requested




26/05/2025Estonian AS Tallink charters the cruise ferry Romantika to Algeria's Madar Maritime Company
The Algiers-based company was founded last year




26/05/2025The ITF and the Argentine trade union CATT against the new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions




23/05/2025New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"




23/05/2025The value of G20 trade in the first quarter of 2025 is growing on a quarterly basis
Trade in services recorded a decrease of -0.7% in exports and an increase of +1.0% in imports




23/05/2025Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
Montaresi: we would like to extend this project, as well as to the Municipality of La Spezia, also to the Municipality of Santo Stefano di Magra




23/05/2025In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Drop in Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tons (-1.9%)




23/05/2025Kuehne+Nagel will buy the Spanish road haulage company TDN
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles




23/05/2025The hypothesis for the renewal of the CCNL for railway activities and the FS Italiane company contract has been signed
Salary increases of an average monthly amount of 230 euros were recognized




22/05/2025The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people, generating almost 890 billion euros in revenues




22/05/2025In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%




22/05/2025MPC Container Ships' quarterly revenues and profits are down
Baack: The container market continues to show resilience




22/05/2025Agreement between Fincantieri and SRSA for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Inauguration of the Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services headquarters in Riyadh




22/05/2025In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Drop of -12.1% of cruise passengers in the Campania capital




22/05/2025Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
The transaction will be completed early next month




22/05/2025Start of the works to remove the wrecks of 38 boats in the port of Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros




22/05/2025The launch of a destroyer in North Korea failed
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un




21/05/2025The question of the intended use of the Clementino Pier is inflamed in Ancona
After the meeting between the Port Authority and the Municipality, several associations reiterate the no to the cruise terminal




21/05/2025The FMC is investigating whether the ships' flag state is harming U.S. foreign trade
Initial 90-day period for submitting public comments




21/05/2025ABB has struck a deal to buy the French company BrightLoop
The objective of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors




21/05/2025GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
It was issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance




21/05/2025MBS Logistics buys the Swiss freight forwarding company Gerhard Wegmüller
The company is headquartered in Zurich




21/05/2025While waiting for answers from justice, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to the Genoa Port Terminal
We cannot go ahead with the investment plans - denounces the company - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June




21/05/2025António Guterres: Without maritime security, there can be no global security
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global maritime system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days




21/05/2025The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflationary indices have been defined
Provisions included in the decree-law approved on Monday




20/05/2025Stonepeak (Textainer) made a deal to buy the Seaco
Concentration of the value of 1.75 billion dollars in the container rental market




20/05/2025SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes the transport activity combined with the cancellation of non-profit services and with esuberi
The aim is to reduce the costs of CHF 60 million per year by 2033




20/05/2025The Kriti I ferry destined for scrapping sold for 3.6 million dollars
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorized construction site




20/05/2025Franchini (Ruote Libere): the government's measures for road transport leave the problems of the category unchanged
It even ends up - he denounces - to worsen the picture




20/05/2025In the first quarter of 2025, the revenues of the Viking cruise group increased by +24.9%
The period ended with a net loss of -$105.4 million




20/05/2025The government's measures for road transport? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporti. Very bad for Trasportiunito
Uggè: listen to the demands of the sector. Longo: totally ignored the requests




20/05/2025In the first three months of 2025, container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0%
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in the other foreign terminals +2.8%




20/05/2025Automotive logistics companies are experiencing a collapse in volumes handled
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the industry




20/05/2025In April, container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4%
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)




19/05/2025The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road transport




19/05/2025In the first quarter, Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4%
Net profit of $123.4 million (+34.3%)




19/05/2025Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the Port Authority of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
It is essential - they underline - to equip the port structures of Campania with stable governance




19/05/2025The quarterly performance of the Israeli ZIM was very positive
In the first three months of 2025, revenues grew by +28.5%. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)




19/05/2025MSC Cruises orders two more "World" class cruise ships at Chantiers de l'Atlantique
They will be taken delivery in 2029 and 2030




19/05/2025Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen the cybersecurity of ports and logistics
The creation of a national fund has been requested




19/05/2025WSC, the decision of the USA to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
The association is asking the USTR to launch a public consultation




16/05/2025CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of $1.12 billion (+42.8%)
Revenues up by +12.1%




16/05/2025ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Joint statement by European ministers in the sector




16/05/2025DP World will operate a multipurpose terminal in the Syrian port of Tartous
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned




16/05/2025Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer agreement
The goal is the development of intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe




16/05/2025In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
In the container sector, there was a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight drop in import-export (-0.7%)




16/05/2025The Port of Long Beach sets a new container traffic record for the month of April
The port of Hong Kong handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)




15/05/2025The ports of Bremen and Hamburg closed the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Terminal operator HHLA reports record quarterly revenues




15/05/2025RINA closes 2024 with revenues again at a record level
In the first quarter, business volume grew by +12% and new orders by +16%




15/05/2025In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%
The growth in containerized cargo volumes continues




15/05/2025The project to resect the western quay of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start
It is not subject to the EIA procedure




15/05/2025On May 23, the fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held
Organized by the UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice




15/05/2025In the UK, a merger between express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division
The business involves annual deliveries of more than one billion parcels and one billion business letters




14/05/2025Paul Pathy has been elected president of BIMCO
He is president and CEO of Canada's Fednav




14/05/2025Another 20 tractors are on the way for the Contship group's Hannibal
They will be taken delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026




14/05/2025In April, the Port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%




14/05/2025Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues were stable
Net profit down -23.5%




14/05/2025Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Cross: it is necessary to trace a course for safe and long-distance navigation




14/05/2025Cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports was stable in the first quarter
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy




14/05/2025Prysmian has inaugurated the new Prysmian Mona Lisa cable-laying vessel
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded




14/05/2025HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit up by +52.5%
The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)




14/05/2025In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues grew by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%
The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)




13/05/2025The second container terminal of the Cameroonian port of Kribi has been inaugurated
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a depth of the seabed of -16 meters




13/05/2025Eurogate Intermodal has bought the road haulage company Deisser
The Stuttgart-based company specialises in the container segment




13/05/2025In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic in GPH's terminals increased by +30%
In the period, 1,568 ships were called (+53%)




13/05/2025The Simplified Logistics Zone Port and hinterport of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
This was announced by the regional councilor Piana




13/05/2025A discount on the tax for the transit of large container ships in the Suez Canal has been announced
15% reduction for ships of at least 130 thousand tons SCNT




13/05/2025The growth of the quarterly economic results of Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL is attenuating
The second company reported a decline in profits




13/05/2025Porto di Genova, the TAR for Lazio has canceled the concentration Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio
Approval of Grimaldi Euromed




13/05/2025In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit fees paid by ships




12/05/2025This morning the ceremony for the laying of the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are planned




12/05/2025Fincantieri closes the first quarter with a record value of new orders
Strong growth in revenues and EBITDA




12/05/2025Russia will invest six billion dollars over the next six years for the development of shipbuilding
More than 1,600 civilian ships are expected to be built by 2036




12/05/2025The US and China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days and reduce them by 115 percentage points
They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%




09/05/2025In the first quarter, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%
A -16.9% drop in loads on unloading and a +6.8% increase in those on boarding




09/05/2025Fermi, the other regions should follow the example of Abruzzo by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Charter: it is also necessary to support the activities carried out by operators in the last mile




09/05/2025The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026




09/05/2025The Customs Free Zone closed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
This is highlighted by Spediporto




09/05/2025The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)
In the airport of Ortona a decrease of -9% was marked and in that of Vasto a growth of +14%




09/05/2025In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%
Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo




09/05/2025In April, the revenues of Taiwanese Evergreen and Yang Ming fell
The turnover of the compatriot Wan Hai Lines is growing




09/05/2025The western quay of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational
Landing of the container ship "MSC Bridge"




09/05/2025In the first three months of 2025, RCL's container ships transported 658 thousand TEUs (+8.9%)
Revenues up by +37.6%




09/05/2025In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%
The spin-off of Costamare Bulkers has been completed




08/05/2025The process of preparation of the Ancona Port Master Plan has begun
The preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun




08/05/2025d'Amico International Shipping reports declining quarterly revenues and profits
Crossbow of Mottola: We do not foresee any impact to us from any port fees applied in the USA for ships built in China




08/05/2025Towards the final ok to the appointment of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
The MIT has transmitted the proposal to the Chamber of Deputies' Transport Committee




08/05/2025The decline in the volumes of vehicles transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues
The first three months of 2025 were archived with revenues of $1.3 billion (+3.4%)




08/05/2025The quarterly financial results of the Maersk group were positive
The volumes of containers transported by the fleet are stable. Growth of +8.4% in traffic in port terminals




07/05/2025The European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry
It will be in force until the end of 2033




07/05/2025In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%
Dry bulk and containerized cargo are growing. Drop of -6.1% in liquid bulk cargo




07/05/2025Shipping agents, customs analysts and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's designation
For the presidency of the Port Authority - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen




07/05/2025In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is decreasing and various goods are growing
In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%




07/05/2025GNV orders four more ro-pax ships from Guangzhou Shipyard International
Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028




07/05/2025Filt, Fit and Uilt support the activity of Ciane in Genoa and Savona which would be endangered by competition from Petromar
Strike with suspension of bunkering activity proclaimed for May 16




07/05/2025MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
He is president of the National Association of Customs Assistance Centers




07/05/2025DHL buys IDS Fulfillment
Strengthening of the e-commerce segment




06/05/2025The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead for the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Giani: the works can finally start




06/05/2025DFDS quarterly revenues up +7.5% thanks to the acquisition of Ekol
The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Drop of -27.5% in passengers




06/05/2025V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts
It will be based in Munich




06/05/2025Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy
Synergy between the FS Group's Logistics Hub and the Fiori Group




06/05/2025In the first quarter, Finnlines' revenues grew by +2.3%
The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars




06/05/2025NYK will realize the third terminal for car of the port of Barcelona
At the start works for the electrification of the terminal of MSC Cruises




06/05/2025Hupac will focus on combined traffic on the north-south axis with a focus on high-volume relationships
In 2024, the Swiss company returned to profit despite the decline in volumes transported and revenues




06/05/2025The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group
The Danish company develops technologies for the digitalization of maritime transport




06/05/2025The Israeli armed forces attacked the port of Hodeyda
IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships




05/05/2025Vard signs a new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for an OSCV vessel
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028




05/05/2025At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling motorway train service between Fribourg and Novara
The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network




05/05/2025The ICTSI terminal operator closes a record first quarter
Historical peak in financial results and volumes of containerized goods handled




05/05/2025Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense
Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources




05/05/2025On Wednesday in Rome a conference on maritime engineering works and climate change
It will be held at the MAXXI Foundation Auditorium




05/05/2025The 2024 general report of the Port Authority of the Eastern Adriatic Sea has been approved
It records a general administration surplus of almost 283 million euros




05/05/2025Accelleron Industries announces further investments in Italy
The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector




05/05/2025Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company
It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone




05/05/2025The Emirati AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt
Usufruct agreement to develop and operate a logistics and industrial park near the Port Said port




05/05/2025In the first quarter of this year, ship transits in the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)




02/05/2025The 2024 final budget of the Port System Authority of the Central Adriatic Sea has been approved
Green light from the Management Committee




02/05/2025RFI, awarded the tender for telecommunications maintenance and enhancement interventions
Program worth about 180 million euros




02/05/2025In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait fell by -7.5%
A total of 9,351 ships have passed




02/05/2025The contract that assigns CMA CGM the management of the container terminal of the port of Lattakia has been signed
Investments of 230 million euros are planned in the first four years




02/05/2025Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste
It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project




02/05/2025Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port System Authority of the Strait
The process of his appointment as president of the institution has already begun




02/05/2025In the first three months of 2025, DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8%
Net profit of €830 million (+3.9%)
FROM THE HOME PAGE
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal
Genoa
We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June
António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security
New York
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies
Bern
The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
Los Angeles
The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars
Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito
Rome
Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025
Hamburg
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%
Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled
Brussels
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Haifa
Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Paris
They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
Washington
The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Szczecin/Brussels
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%
Coper
Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow
Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President
Copenhagen
He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav
The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start
Joy Taurus
It is not subject to the VIA procedure
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
Seoul
The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
Hamburg
The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)
In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%
Istanbul
In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases
Keelung/Taipei
The second company recorded a decline in profits
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
Cairo
Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected
Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding
Fly
Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036
US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points
Beijing/Washington
They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%
The Goulette
-16.9% drop in unloading loads and +6.8% increase in loading loads
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%
Ravenna
Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo
The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)
Ancona
At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%
In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%
Monk
Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed
The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational
Joy Taurus
Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues
Lysaker
The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)
Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment
The Spice
For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen
MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment
Westerville/Indianapolis
Strengthening the e-commerce segment
V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts
London
It will be based in Monaco
Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy
Milan
Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter
Helsinki
The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars
NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port
Barcelona
Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal
The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group
Paris
Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport
Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda
Jerusalem
IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships
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
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel
Trieste
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028
Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense
Rome
Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved
Trieste
It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros
Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy
Baden
The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.
UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said
The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved
Ancona
Green light from the Management Committee
RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works
Rome
Program worth approximately 180 million euros
Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia
Damascus
Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years
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