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18 August 2026 - Year XXX
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August 2025




29/08/2025In the first half of the year, Sintramas' container sales fell by -10%
The average selling price fell by -3.8%




29/08/2025Sea trials for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax have ended
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas vessel




29/08/2025The MIT has asked the Region for an agreement for the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Port Authority of Sardinia
He is currently extraordinary commissioner of the same body




29/08/2025DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees




29/08/2025In the second quarter, CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic
In the first six months of 2025, the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)




29/08/2025Confitarma, the decree on the advanced training of seafarers in the tanker sector is good
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps




28/08/2025In the second quarter of 2025, the revenues of the COSCO Shipping Holdings group fell by -3.4%
Sharp decline in economic performance in the Trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe markets




28/08/2025Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports is growing
In Tanger Med, growth was +17%




28/08/2025For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the thaumaturgical power to progressively eliminate a framework of social injustices
Falteri: it can become the artery of an economic and social body that has been underdeveloped until now




28/08/2025COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenues
In the April-June period, net profit was $122.4 million (+32.4%)




28/08/2025The half-year performance of SBB CFF FFS Cargo was negative
The Swiss company announced a drop in volumes in both domestic and transit traffic




28/08/2025The board of directors of the Genoese Ente Bacini has been renewed
President Alessandro Arvigo and Maurizio Anselmo managing director




27/08/2025In the second quarter, sales of dry containers produced by CIMC fell by -33%
Reefers increased by +57%




27/08/2025Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports set a new record for the month of July
Foreign traffic was 427.6 million tons (+6.1%)




27/08/2025Merger of South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. and HD Hyundai Mipo Co
The completion of the transaction is scheduled for December 1st




27/08/2025The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Greater Shanghai
It will be intended for the transport of vehicles between East Asia and Northern Europe




27/08/2025Filt Cgil, priority is both to enhance workers of the Port Authorities rather than the assignment of seats
The union denounces the failure to comply with the CCNL




27/08/2025The Chinese car manufacturer FAW ships components to Europe by train
Transit time reduced to 18 days compared to 45 days for sea freight




27/08/2025The ART urges to verify that the investment plan and the related amortization period are consistent with the duration of the port concessions
Opinions on the extensions of the concessions requested by the Neapolitan So.Te.Co. and Co.Na.Te.Co




27/08/2025In the first half of the year, COSCO Shipping International's revenues increased by +10.3%
Net profit was HK$494.6 million (+26.0%)




26/08/2025In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Venice grew by +4.1%
Cruise passengers were 228 thousand (+12.8%)




26/08/2025Italian State Railways, investment of 70 million for the installation of the ERTMS system
Work has been completed on 382 Trenitalia trains, while the adaptation of 60 locomotives of Mercitalia Rail, a FS Logistix company, is underway




26/08/2025The activities and fleet of the Spanish Armas Trasmediterránea will be sold to Baleària and DFDS
Two agreements worth 215 million and 40 million euros respectively have been signed




26/08/2025In the second quarter, trade in goods of the G20 nations showed modest growth
The increase in trade in services is more pronounced




26/08/2025South Korea's HD Hyundai announces a multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry
Agreements with the US investment company Cerberus Capital and the Korea Development Bank




26/08/2025MPC Container Ships' quarterly revenues are growing again
The second quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit of $78.1 million (+20.5%)




25/08/2025The MSC World Europa has resumed sailing independently
Once the electrical problem has been solved, the cruise ship is headed for the port of Naples
News from the Companies

25/08/2025Accelleron and Geislinger: a technical partnership in constant evolution




25/08/2025Plans to build two customs areas for containers north and south of the Suez Canal
SCZONE signs agreements with AOI, United Egypt Group, Sigma Logistics & Containers and Logi Trade




25/08/2025Breakdown of the cruise ship MSC World Europa off Ponza
The Coast Guard announces that the situation on board, where there are 8,585 people, is calm and under control




25/08/202514 of the 48 wrecks of abandoned boats in the port of Catania have been removed
The activity will be replicated in the port of Augusta




25/08/2025PostEurop warns that from 29 August, shipments of goods to the USA may be limited or suspended
Last month, Trump canceled the exemption from paying tariffs for low-cost goods




25/08/2025The Regional Administrative Court has confirmed the validity of the tender for the new Ravano Terminal in the port of La Spezia
Ok to the open procedure followed by La Spezia Container Terminal




22/08/2025DP World's port terminals handled record quarterly container traffic
In the first half of 2025, revenues grew by +22.2%




22/08/2025In the April-June quarter, the volume of rolling stock carried by Höegh Autoliners increased by +9.0%
Sharp increase (+46.6%) in vehicles from Asia




22/08/2025Next month, the Premier Alliance will split the Mediterranean Pendulum 2 service
The Mediterranean branch will be called Mediterranean Service 2




21/08/2025Growth in the half-year financial results of China's OOIL
In the first six months of this year, revenues increased by +5.0%




21/08/2025The investment firm CVC Capital Partners exits Boluda Maritime Terminals and TTI Algeciras
The two terminal operators operate a total of nine Spanish port terminals




21/08/2025South Korea's HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering buys Vietnam's Doosan Enerbility
It manages an industrial area with its own port facility




20/08/2025In July, container traffic in the port of Algeciras grew by +6.6%
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -2.9% was recorded




20/08/2025ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance decreased
In the April-June period, the average value of freight rates fell by -11.6%




20/08/2025Interferry, the Entry/Exit System risks delaying ferry operations in European ports
The system will come into force on 12 October




20/08/2025DFDS closes the second quarter at a loss
In the April-June period of 2025, the fleet transported 10.6 million linear meters of rolling stock (-0.4%)




19/08/2025Ammonia and methanol are ready to decarbonise shipping, but some obstacles to their use need to be removed
New report from the Global Maritime Forum's Getting to Zero Coalition




19/08/2025New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
The April-June period was closed with a net profit of $439.2 million (+182.2%)




19/08/2025Last month, container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +1.8%
202,321 TEUs were handled at disembarkation-boarding (+10.4%) and 142,492 TEUs in transit (-8.3%)




19/08/2025Salvini has appointed Annalisa Tardino extraordinary commissioner of the Port System Authority of the Western Sicilian Sea
The president of the Sicilian Region announces the appeal of the measure




18/08/2025In July, the port of Valencia handled 488 thousand containers (+6.7%)
An increase determined by the growth of empty containers




18/08/2025The materials dredged in the ports of La Spezia and Carrara will be used for the construction of the new breakwater in Genoa
Agreement between the two Ligurian Port System Authorities




18/08/2025X-Press Feeders denounces the failure of the authorities to acknowledge responsibility in the X-Press Pearl accident
According to the company, the Supreme Court's ruling ignores international maritime law




18/08/2025In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +4%
Strong increase in the volumes of containers in transhipment (+26%)




18/08/2025In the April-June quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -3.8%
In the first six months of 2025, 13.8 million tons were handled (-3.2%)




18/08/2025Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea
Both companies provide data and information for the optimization of containerized shipping




18/08/2025Cargo traffic in Russian ports was stable in July
In the first seven months of 2025, loads decreased by -4.6%




18/08/2025In July, container traffic at the Port of Hong Kong decreased by -6.5%
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -3.7% was recorded




14/08/2025In July, with 3.9 million TEUs, the Port of Singapore set a new all-time record for monthly container traffic
In terms of weight, containerized loads decreased by -3.6%




14/08/2025The compensation to be paid by the Port Authority of Civitavecchia in the Fincosit case has been set at 1.5 million
Latrofa: the sentence allows the release of sums set aside that have frozen the budget for years




14/08/2025Germany's HHLA reports record quarterly revenues
In the second quarter, the group's port terminals handled 3.2 million containers (+7.9%)




14/08/2025New monthly all-time high for container traffic in the Port of Los Angeles
In July, more than one million TEUs were handled (+8.5%)




14/08/2025The port of Koper sets new quarterly historical records for containers and rolling stock
In the April-June period, 5.6 million tons of goods were handled (-4.1%)




14/08/2025In the first half of 2025, CK Hutchison's port terminals handled 44 million containers (+4.0%)
Business revenues increased by +9.3%




14/08/2025Hapag-Lloyd, second quarter with increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Net profit recorded a decrease of -39.4%




13/08/2025Evergreen suffers a -18.7% drop in quarterly revenues
The April-June period closed with a net profit down by -62.9%




13/08/2025In the April-June quarter, the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet transported 14.8 million cubic metres of rolling stock (-0.5%)
Revenues down by -0.7%




13/08/2025In the second quarter, the revenues of South Korea's HMM fell by -1.5%
Reduction caused by the -22.1% drop in the value of freight rates. The performance of the European market was positive




13/08/2025Trump announces the rejection of the IMO's shipping decarbonization program
The proposed framework is in fact a global carbon tax that affects Americans and is imposed by an irresponsible UN organization




12/08/2025The second quarter of Taiwanese Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines was negative
In the April-June period, revenues decreased by -26.5% and -8.7% respectively




12/08/2025In the second quarter, the ports of Montenegro handled 670 thousand tons of goods (+0.6%)
Volumes with Italy amounted to 154 thousand tons (+53.1%)




12/08/2025In the April-June period, freight traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.0%
Cruise passengers up +5.4%




12/08/2025In the second quarter, cruise traffic in Global Ports Holding's terminals grew by +6.0%
In the first six months of 2025, an increase of +16.7% was recorded




12/08/2025With the arrival of the first container ship, the testing of operating procedures at the Rijeka Gateway begins
The first commercial ship is expected on September 12




11/08/2025The proposal to bring the port of Taranto back on the world's container routes? Start a discussion table
Meeting on the state of freight traffic




11/08/2025Port of Ancona, tender for the demolition of the Tubimar warehouses damaged by the fire
The expected duration of the works is four and a half months




11/08/2025The ThyssenKrupp shareholders' meeting approved the spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange




11/08/2025Merger of the German MACS and Hugo Stinnes, both active in the MPP segment
Stinnes' headquarters in Rostock will be closed by December 31




11/08/2025In the second half of this year, a collapse in container traffic at US ports is expected
In July, the Port of Long Beach handled 944 thousand TEUs (+7.0%)




08/08/2025WTO, measured responses have mitigated the impact of tariffs in 2025, but the risk is high for 2026
This year, world trade in goods is expected to increase by +0.9%




08/08/2025From January 1, the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp will have new rules for bunkering
The barges must be equipped with flow meters




08/08/2025Hupac will increase the weekly rotations of the service between Busto Arsizio and Basel from five to eight
Increase in attendance from the first of September




08/08/2025In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Albanian ports grew by +2.9%
There were 331 thousand passengers (+13.6%)




07/08/2025A.SPE.DO, make the Smart Terminal operational to increase the competitiveness of the port of La Spezia
Landolfi: represents an unprecedented revolution for Italian port logistics




07/08/2025ING funding to Premuda for over 100 million dollars
Funds for the management buy-out operation and for the purchase of two product tankers




07/08/2025Sallaum Lines has taken delivery of the first of six dual-fuel PCTCs in the "Ocean" class
The ship was completed four months early




07/08/2025Maersk reports an increase in quarterly revenue and a decline in earnings
The contribution of terminals and logistics was positive. Containerized shipping benefits from revenues from demurrage




06/08/2025First meeting of the new Management Committee of the Port System Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea
Several measures were approved, including those for CULMV and CULP staff




06/08/2025Cipess has approved the final design of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Start of construction sites by the end of this year and completion of the work in 2032




06/08/2025Euroports will operate a new liquid bulk terminal in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
It is expected to become operational in 2026




06/08/2025OsserMare presents five reports on the economy of the sea
They focus on a specific supply chain of the industry or an aspect of it




06/08/2025In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.6%
In June, growth of +0.6% was recorded. An increase of +4.8% is expected in July




06/08/2025In the second quarter, DHL Group revenues fell by -3.9%
Significant reduction in shipments from China and Hong Kong to the US due to the abolition of the de minimis regime decided by Trump




05/08/2025Port of Naples, road haulage activities restart
Decisive meeting between institutions, operators and trade associations




05/08/2025ICTSI once again recorded record quarterly economic and operating results
In the second quarter of this year, container traffic in the group's port terminals grew by +9.2%




05/08/2025The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
The remaining 30% will remain with Michele Giromini's Fingiro, the company's CEO




05/08/2025Record quarterly revenues for Global Ship Lease
In the April-June period, net income was $95.4 million (+8.4%)




05/08/2025HMM announces the failure of negotiations for the acquisition of SK Shipping
The operation would have foundered due to a disagreement on the price of the transaction




05/08/2025Vard receives a new order from North Star for two hybrid SOVs
Contract worth between 100 and 200 million euros




05/08/2025Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly revenues
The April-June period was closed with a net profit of €130.9 million (-7.3%)




05/08/2025The Panama Naval Registry will no longer accept the registration of oil tankers and bulk carriers over 15 years of age
Measure to counter the use of the shadow fleet




04/08/2025In the first half of the year, the operating revenues of the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group grew by +2.3%
In the goods segment alone, an increase of +6.9% was recorded




04/08/2025In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto increased by +22.8%
Containers stopped at only 4 thousand TEUs (-27.4%)




04/08/2025New customs fast corridor between the port of La Spezia and Interporto Padova
It joins the other three already active on the same route




04/08/2025In the first half of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo increased by +0.5%
Rolling stock is growing. Decrease in other loads




04/08/2025Pacific Environment calls on the IMO to take binding measures to reduce the impact of shipping on the Arctic
The report "On thin ice: Why black carbon demands urgent action" has been presented




04/08/2025ICTSI will operate the Indonesian container terminal Batu Ampar Container Terminal
It is situated on the island of Batam




04/08/2025Pino Musolino has been appointed CEO of the Alilauro shipping company
He takes over from the resigning Eliseo Cuccaro




04/08/2025In the second quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal increased by +16.3%
Panama Ports Company declares itself ready to confront the Panamanian government, but "at the appropriate time"




01/08/2025In the second quarter, DIS's base time charter revenues fell by -37.1%
Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)




01/08/2025The National Retail Federation has harshly denounced Trump's tariff policy
French: in the coming weeks the new duties will have an impact on goods




01/08/2025The Austrian Rail Cargo Group is focusing on the development of the Sommacampagna-Sona intermodal terminal
Ten-year agreement




01/08/2025Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the appointments of the presidents of the port authorities
Musso: the glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains




01/08/2025In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
A decrease of -18.1% in ships over 200 meters long




01/08/2025Mulino proposes the entry of the Panamanian State into the consortium interested in acquiring Panama Ports Company
The verdict of the Supreme Court of Justice on the concession contract is awaited




01/08/2025Seizure of 50 kilos of cocaine in the port of Civitavecchia
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador




01/08/2025Worsening of the quarterly results of the container shipping company ONE
In the April-June period, revenues fell by -4% and net profit fell by -89%
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
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In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
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
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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