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November 2025




28/11/2025Due to the national strike of journalists proclaimed by the National Federation of the Italian Press, to which our editorial staff adheres, today no news will be published by our newspaper




27/11/2025Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, 2025 turned out to be a substantially positive year for Vado Gateway
Looking for opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets




27/11/2025In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
118 million tons of cargo handled




27/11/2025Shipowners, the new rules are very important for shipping companies and maritime work
Messina: this must be the kick-off, certainly not the final whistle of the match




27/11/2025Assologistica applauds the approval of the new regulations on pallet interchange
A potential saving of at least 70 million euros is estimated




27/11/2025Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee




27/11/2025Zanetti (Confitarma): with the Simplification decree, more modern tools are offered to our companies
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry




27/11/2025On 1 and 2 December in Genoa the Spediporto conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions"
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper




27/11/2025In the third quarter, the revenues of the Norwegian MPC Container Ships fell by -5.0%
Net income was $53.6 million (-15.8%)




27/11/2025Hiab buys Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of around 50 million euros




27/11/2025National Seafarers' Fund, the approval of the rules in the Chamber of Deputies is good
D'Amato: expected measures for our seafarers and for the competitiveness of the national fleet




27/11/2025Port of Genoa, potassium permanganate seized as part of the fight against drug trafficking
Operation by the Customs Agency of Monopolies and the Guardia di Finanza




26/11/2025The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
It will be carried out as part of the expansion project of the oil port




26/11/2025The Port of Rotterdam plans a terminal for the offshore wind sector
A public consultation has been launched




26/11/2025Fincantieri, orders for four frigates for the US Navy cancelled
Other orders are planned for the construction of new classes of naval units




26/11/2025Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships through Suez
The two companies emphasize that this route will be restored as soon as they deem it appropriate




26/11/2025ZIM is considering several proposals for the purchase of the company
The receipt of the offer presented by Glickman and Ungar has been confirmed




25/11/2025The Port Authority of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea discussed the new sustainability report with the port cluster
Gariglio announced the activation of the States General of the Ports




25/11/2025The Italian Academy of the Merchant Marine celebrates its first 20 years
In the period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated




25/11/2025Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
In October, transits remained unchanged. Growth of +16% is expected in November




25/11/2025After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
This was highlighted by the governor of the Murmansk region during a meeting with Putin




25/11/2025Crédit Agricole Italia has financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship of Grimaldi Euromed
A partnership between the shipping group and the banking institution has been activated
News from the Companies

25/11/2025Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping




24/11/2025Diana Shipping offers to acquire the entire share capital of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd
Planned investment of 758 million dollars for the remaining 85.2% of the capital




24/11/2025At the IMO assembly, Rixi is a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union's ETS
On Friday, the election of the new board of the International Maritime Organization




24/11/2025European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Upcoming measures have been announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation and technological leadership




24/11/2025Hapag-Lloyd expects the next +45% increase in the value of the surcharge for the EU ETS
The emissions trading system will enter into full force on January 1




24/11/2025Macquarie Asset Management presents an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Proposal worth $7.5 billion




24/11/2025The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and violation of sanctions starts today
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and expects a long legal battle




24/11/2025AD Ports Group has acquired 19.3% of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co
Bought the share of the Saudi Egyptian Investment Company




24/11/2025HMM orders the HD Hyundai Group to build eight 13,400 TEU containerships
Six will be made by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries




24/11/2025Ruote Libere, the new rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between customers and small carriers




21/11/2025Quarterly growth in the G20 economies' trade in goods in the July-September quarter
Exports and imports of services are also increasing




21/11/2025Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"




21/11/2025In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Traffic handled increased by +3.4%




21/11/2025Work is underway to increase the container traffic capacity of the port of Thessaloniki by 40%
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months




21/11/2025A preventive seizure of over 100 million euros has been ordered against Liberty Lines
The crimes of fraud against the State, corruption and fraud in the execution of a public service are hypothesized




21/11/2025The Trump administration presents a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields
The program includes areas of the outer continental shelf for about 514 million hectares




20/11/2025BLS Cargo is calling on Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on the players in the German railway infrastructure
The company denounces the serious situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested




20/11/2025Livorno trusts in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa
Salvetti: I asked how you intend to move forward for the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest




20/11/2025In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Volumes carried by the fleet down by -4.5%. The performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative




20/11/2025The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions on the port of Piraeus
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic




20/11/2025The procedure to request access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift contribution has been activated
Applications to be submitted by 17 December




19/11/2025Strong growth in the quarterly performance of the US cruise group Viking
The July-September period closed with a net profit of $514.0 million (+35.4%)




19/11/2025Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioLNG are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road transport
Cimenti: they guarantee economic competitiveness and reduction of emissions in the most difficult to decarbonise sectors




19/11/2025Concession to Fincantieri for additional areas in the port of Ancona
The company is committed to carrying out a program of modernization and development of the shipyard of the Doric port




19/11/2025Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is good, but perplexed by the absence of a discussion
We need - he underlined - discussion, vision and urgent interventions for the competitiveness of Italian ports




19/11/2025Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and now head of Fedit Servizi




19/11/2025In Switzerland, new measures to promote the transfer of goods from road to rail
They will be introduced to upgrade the new Alptransit transalpine railway and to encourage rail and intermodal transport




19/11/2025Slight decrease in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Containerized goods fell by -2.5% in both ports




19/11/2025In October, container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers are likely to see prices escalate in the coming months




19/11/2025Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the FTA will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators and companies
The tool - he highlighted - can make a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness




19/11/2025Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
The new "Cruises and passengers" Technical Commission has been established




19/11/2025Joint venture of HMM with BGN for the transportation of liquefied petroleum gas
The new company will lease two new VLGCs of 88,000 cubic meters




18/11/2025On Sunday, the expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year




18/11/2025Green light for the new site for the sediments deriving from the excavations in the Venice Lagoon
Gasparato: allows the maintenance of major navigation canals and supports commissioner and non-commissioner works




18/11/2025New upgrade in sight for the Greek shipyard of Eleusis
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation




18/11/2025Katoen Natie will acquire 80% of the French Bils-Deroo Solutions
The logistics company that has almost 1,500 employees




18/11/2025Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Revenues up by +1.8%




18/11/2025In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had marked a growth of +66%




17/11/2025APM Terminals will build and operate the Laldia Container Terminal at the Port of Chittagong
The 30-year concession contract has been signed




17/11/2025MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships in China
The contract unit price is $58 million




17/11/2025In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Container traffic is increasing thanks to the increase in transshipments




17/11/2025In October, the Port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tons of containerized goods (+1.0%)
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)




16/11/2025In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM revenues decreased by -11.3%
Record volumes of goods transported by the container carrier fleet




14/11/2025The EU will cancel the exemption from customs duties for goods valued at less than €150
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure enforceable as early as 2026




14/11/2025BIMCO, legal disputes risk hindering the progress of the ship recycling sector
In the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going ships will have to be scrapped, more than double those of the decade that is about to end




14/11/2025In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in the port of Koper fell by -4.9%
Growth of containers




14/11/2025In the third quarter, DHL Group revenues decreased by -2.3%
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)




14/11/2025Huge resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
A loan of about 1.35 billion euros has been approved




14/11/2025Fincantieri, agreement with KAYO for the construction and maintenance of military ships in Albania
The modernization of the Pashaliman shipyard, in Vlora, is planned




13/11/2025The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the project of the cruise port of Fiumicino undermines the foundations of the law on ports
The project - underlines Cruise Terminals International - will be a pillar of Fiumicino's sustainable development




13/11/2025HMM recorded a -23.8% drop in quarterly revenues
In the July-September period, the South Korean company's fleet transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)




13/11/2025In the third quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by -11.3%
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). In the period, the traffic handled by HHLA's port terminals grew by +4.5%




13/11/2025CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) will acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate




13/11/2025Salvini signs the appointment of eight other presidents of Port System Authorities
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of Consalvo as president of the Port Authority of the Eastern Adriatic




12/11/2025Evergreen orders 14 dual-fuel 14,000 TEU containerships
A series of orders were also placed for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port vehicles and for 90,500 containers




12/11/2025In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
In the period, revenues increased by +22%




12/11/2025MSC Cruises orders two more "World" class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Contract worth 3.5 billion euros. They will be taken delivery in 2030 and 2031




12/11/2025In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Passengers on scheduled services down by -1.5%. Cruise passengers +7.8%




12/11/2025The quarterly financial performance of Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL was negative
In the July-September period, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively




12/11/2025Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at the Canal Port of Cagliari




12/11/2025In the third quarter, the port terminals of Eurogate and Contship Italia handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Historical record of traffic in Wilhelmshaven




11/11/2025Global Ship Lease again reports record quarterly revenues
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized container ship market




11/11/2025In the July-September period, Finnlines' revenues grew by +3.2%
Record number of passengers embarked on ships in the fleet. Drop in goods




11/11/2025In the third quarter, the ports of Montenegro handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Growth of +80.0% in cargoes with Italy




11/11/2025In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
Growth of +6.9% in the port of Marina di Carrara




11/11/2025Svitzer acquires 66.6% of the Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
It has a fleet of about 35 tugs and 25 pilot boats




11/11/2025The Houthi militias announce the cessation of attacks against ships in the Red Sea
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Qassam Brigades of Hamas




10/11/2025In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Miscellaneous goods are increasing. Drop in bulk cargo




10/11/2025In Piombino the keel laying ceremony of the new oceanographic ship Arcadia
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti




10/11/2025The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget
An administration surplus of 32.2 million is expected




10/11/2025On November 19, the UNIPORT public assembly will be held in Rome
Among the topics at the center of the meeting was that of the project for the reform of the port system




10/11/2025Cruise passenger traffic in GPH terminals was stable in the summer quarter
1,503 stopovers (+9.6%) were recorded for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)




10/11/2025Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
It will take over the activities of the E.N.A. Shipping Agency




10/11/2025Fincantieri will build an ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Contract from NCLH worth between 500 million and one billion euros




10/11/2025Today Washington and Beijing suspended mutual measures against ships
The application of additional taxes has been postponed for a year




10/11/2025Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
In the July-September quarter, the Thai company's turnover fell by -14.3%




10/11/2025The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
On Saturday, the transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin"




07/11/2025Emissions from shipping in the EU have reached record levels, T&E reports
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels




07/11/2025In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Over 12 million tons handled




07/11/2025In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026




07/11/2025MSC includes calls in Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean




07/11/2025AD Ports will acquire 20% of Latakia International Container Terminal
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group




07/11/2025The Port Authority of Eastern Liguria approves the 2026 budget and the three-year planning
The decree for the start of work on the new high-voltage electricity network in the port of La Spezia has been signed




07/11/2025A new warehouse of SDC Servizio Doganale Containers has been inaugurated in Porto Marghera
It will be used for the storage and handling of goods at room temperature




07/11/2025Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels




07/11/2025Sea-Intelligence, marked deterioration of the westbound transatlantic shipping market
According to the company, the upcoming cancellation of many service departures is likely




06/11/2025Moby is putting five ferries up for sale at the base price of 229.9 million euros
A sale and lease-back agreement is expected for two of the ships




06/11/2025Decline in the quarterly financial results of d'Amico International Shipping
Mottola's Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid




06/11/2025The EU Parliament and Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport
Facilitations are provided for small and medium-sized enterprises




06/11/2025The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award on the Social Integration of Ports
Assoporti, received a special mention for the project on gender inequalities




06/11/2025ICTSI recorded record quarterly financial and operating performance
In the July-September period, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%




06/11/2025Denmark's DFDS will cut 400 jobs
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter




06/11/2025CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Lojistik
Operation worth 383 million dollars




06/11/2025In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decline in revenues of -17.4%
Volumes transported by container ships grew by +7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits brought by the VSA Gemini Cooperation




05/11/2025The House approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Plause of the Union Interposes




05/11/20251,100 cars of the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were disembarked in the port of Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA




05/11/2025Only one proposal was admitted to the competition for the construction of docking points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
It will now have to be developed by the proponent




05/11/2025Harren assigns a single brand to its companies in the heavy lift segment
The fleet of 80 ships will be operated under the single SAL brand




05/11/2025ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
CER applauds the measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail




05/11/2025Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute allowance applies only to waiting times
Ferrari: the Conference of Presidents of the Port Authorities could evaluate a sort of national program agreement




05/11/2025In the third quarter, Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by -2%
Net income was $280 million (+8%)




05/11/2025The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by ensuring the production of the necessary alternative fuels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready




05/11/2025In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
An increase of +10.6% in transits in September




04/11/2025The first freight train inaugurates Austria's new Koralm railway line
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic corridor




04/11/2025In the third quarter, cargo traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Cruise passengers up +8.8%. Drop of -2.7% in ferry passengers




04/11/2025ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Climate change is always the main priority for European ports




04/11/2025Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Drop in passengers embarked




04/11/2025Over 60 million euros from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rixi: let's make the use of European resources more effective and speed up the implementation of strategic works




04/11/2025The Italian De Wave Group buys the compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Pompili: our strategy is aimed at creating the national hub of the shipbuilding supply chain




04/11/2025Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona




04/11/2025CMA CGM will register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
The company will take delivery of them starting in 2026




04/11/2025In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues fell by -24%
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)




04/11/2025Stena Line buys the Finnish shipping company Wasaline
The ferry "Aurora Bothnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå




03/11/2025Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the Port of Ferrol
Concession contract with a duration of 30 years




03/11/2025In the July-September quarter, ship traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
In the first nine months of 2025, the decline was -4.7%




03/11/2025UPS has completed the acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars




03/11/2025New initiative by HD Hyundai, in partnership with Siemens, to revitalize the US shipbuilding industry
Newlight, RINA testing for the hydrogen retrofit of naval engines completed




03/11/2025The National Maritime Fund has organized a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centers
It will be held on December 3 in Rome




03/11/2025In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
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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%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
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%.
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
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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.
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
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
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
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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