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December 2025




31/12/2025Saipem has been awarded a $425 million offshore contract for the development of the Sakarya gas field
The company also has two offshore contracts worth 600 million in Saudi Arabia




31/12/2025The decree for the allocation of PNRR resources to freight terminals has been signed
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected




31/12/2025New service with Algeria of the Genoese Messina
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos




31/12/2025Last month, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +5.8%
Foreign cargoes increased by +8.2%. Containers up +8.9%




30/12/2025FS Logistix is the first in Europe to certify the carbon footprint for freight transport
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification




30/12/2025WASS (Fincantieri group) has been awarded the supply of torpedoes to the Indian Navy
A total order worth over 200 million euros




30/12/2025Trasportiunita assigns responsibility for increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and ART
Casu and Simiani (PD): but is it the judges' fault if Salvini doesn't know how to be a minister?




30/12/2025Free Wheels, the increase in motorway tolls certifies the failure of the policies of the government and Minister Salvini for road transport
Franchini: first excise duties, now tolls; A double blow that directly affects small businesses




30/12/2025FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
FHP Group completes the integration procedure between the subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras




29/12/2025The cruise ship Coral Adventurer ran aground in Papua New Guinea
No harm to people on board




29/12/2025d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International
Option up to two additional naval units




29/12/2025China launches an exercise to test the cutting of Taiwan's maritime connections
Manoeuvres near the main port areas




29/12/2025Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
The transaction has an enterprise value of $65 million




29/12/2025The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia
The sentence of the Regional Administrative Court for Liguria has been confirmed




29/12/2025Port of Gioia Tauro, the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees has been approved again
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated




24/12/2025On January 1, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo




24/12/2025Hupac will start a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara
Schedule six rotations per week




24/12/2025In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tons were handled (-1.0%)




24/12/2025A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026




23/12/2025Slots have been assigned for ferry landings in 2026 at the ports of Piombino and the Island of Elba
The timetable schedules presented by BN di Navigazione, Moby, Toremar and Forship have been approved




23/12/2025Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% of the company that builds the new Brazilian port of Imetame
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028




23/12/2025Project financing procedure for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
Project to carry out "mobile" refueling to vehicles such as locomotives and boats




23/12/2025The new hydrofoil terminal in the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum




23/12/2025Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Investment of 8.5 million euros




23/12/2025In the third quarter, cargo traffic in the port of Civitavecchia fell by -3.0%
Decrease in bulk and increase in rolling stock. Volumes in the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta are growing




23/12/2025The ZIM board of directors rejects a second offer for the purchase of the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
The board of directors is considering other proposals




22/12/2025The government has given the green light to the draft law on port governance
At the center of the new structure, the birth of Porti d'Italia Spa




22/12/2025The FMC envisages the possible closure of US ports to Spanish ships
The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into US ships to which Madrid has not allowed access to its ports




22/12/2025Fincantieri delivers the second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Ceremony in the Muggiano shipyard




22/12/2025In June, the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro ship
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters




22/12/2025The renewal of the employment contract for managers of transport and logistics companies has been signed
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra




22/12/2025Brussels has approved the loan for the rescue of the railway freight transport company Lineas
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government




22/12/2025Green Mobility Partners and KKR have partnered to create a European platform for rail leasing
American company investment in GMP




22/12/2025Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas will host the new cruise terminal in the port of Seville
The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years




22/12/2025Africa Global Logistics will design and build three quays in the new Tanzanian port of Bagamoyo
The MSC group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority




22/12/2025Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares
In 2024, it generated a turnover of 300 million euros




22/12/2025Saipem has been awarded an offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
The value of the contract is approximately 3.1 billion dollars




22/12/2025Roberto Petri is the new president of the Association of Italian Ports
Very close to Fratelli d'Italia, he has worked in the banking sector and has been a member of the boards of directors of companies with public participation




19/12/2025Bank of China finances purchase of Great Melbourne by Grimaldi Euromed
Amount of EUR 57 million




19/12/2025In increase the degree of connection of the Italian ports to the net of the containerized marine routes
One exception Trieste, which marked a decrease of -12.3%




19/12/2025For Carnival Corporation, 2025 was the best year ever
The reintroduction of dividend distribution has been announced




19/12/2025GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the share capital of Navimeteo
The Chiavari-based company offers specialized meteorology and oceanography services to support maritime operations




19/12/2025A $466 million order has been placed by KSOE for the construction of four container ships
NYK and Ocean Yield contract for four new liquefied natural gas vessels




19/12/2025T&E, insufficient European projects for the production of e-fuels for the decarbonisation of shipping
It is likely that the European targets will be achieved with imported fuels, or not at all




18/12/2025ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also call at the port of Ancona
The line with Damietta has a weekly frequency




18/12/2025Porto Marghera, inauguration of the new single-section underground pipeline for the transfer of vegetable oils
With its 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe




18/12/2025The consolidation works of the Riva quay of the port of Ortona have been completed
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure




18/12/2025Psa Intermodal Italy and Logtainer are in charge of the management of the Interporto Padova Intermodal Terminal
An economic offer of 75 million euros has been presented




18/12/2025Sea-Intelligence, in 2025 the model of use of container ships has radically changed
Ships are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to handle operational disruptions




18/12/2025Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector




17/12/2025Finland's Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA
On January 1, he will take over from Karin Orsel




17/12/2025Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry and port governance are Confitarma's priorities
The European rules, as configured today - Zanetti reiterated - penalize companies in the sector




17/12/2025The Premier Alliance's Asia-North Europe services will be based on the hub and spoke model
Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes




17/12/2025Federlogistica denounces the impossibility for project cargo to travel on the motorways of the North West
Falteri: we are facing a real systemic criticality




17/12/2025Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Castelli: we aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market




17/12/2025Harmony returns among the shareholders of ZIM
An agreement has been reached on the candidates for the renewal of the board of directors




17/12/2025In Switzerland, work is underway to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France
Completion of the construction site at the end of 2029




17/12/2025In the third quarter, cargo traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%
Increase determined by the increase in bulk cargo. Miscellaneous goods are stable




17/12/2025WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships
Charter of three additional vessels




17/12/2025Ok to the measures to support the reemployment of workers of the "Pippo Rebagliati" Company of Savona-Vado
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal of the port of Savona have been initiated




16/12/2025Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of Italian shipyards in the defense segment
A +40% increase in revenues is expected over the next five years




16/12/2025Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal
It is not tolerable - the association pointed out - that similar episodes happen




16/12/2025Stonepeak (Textainer) completes the acquisition of Seaco
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co




16/12/2025The Management Committee of the Port Authority of the Centre-North Adriatic Sea has been established
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli




16/12/2025The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighboring non-European ports
Growth in activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey




16/12/2025Marsa Maroc will acquire 45% of the Spanish Boluda Maritime Terminals
Investment worth 80 million euros




16/12/2025AD Ports involved in the development of container traffic in the port of Shuaiba
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority




16/12/2025In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Greek ports fell by -3.9%
Passengers up by +0.9%




16/12/2025In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296 thousand containers (+1.0%)
Increase in import-export containers; those in transit are decreasing




16/12/2025MPC Container Ships orders the construction of six 3,700 TEU containerships
A $292.5 million contract was awarded to Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering




16/12/2025The investment company BC Partners will acquire a majority stake in Fortidia
The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet




16/12/2025The EU is extending the fight against the Russian shadow fleet to include operators who facilitate its use
Five other people and four companies were sanctioned




15/12/2025In November, container traffic at the Port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0%
In the first 11 months of 2025, the decline was -5.7%




15/12/2025Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has died
Pessina: he leaves an unbridgeable void in the entire Italian maritime community




15/12/2025Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta
He is one of the founders of the Malta International Shipowners' Association, of which he holds the position of vice-president




15/12/2025Rebranding for the activities of the Messina group
Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas




15/12/2025The ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics
The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group is specialized in the project logistics sector




15/12/2025MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more units
Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros




15/12/2025Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal
At Christmas, three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal




15/12/2025AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co
An investment of at least 435 million dollars is planned




15/12/2025ICTSI will upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro
Investment of about 175 million dollars




15/12/2025The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance's network for 2026 is rising
Three touches in Genoa, two in La Spezia and two in Gioia Tauro. Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa




15/12/2025In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)
Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%




12/12/2025G.T.S. increases the frequencies of the Bari-Verona and Piacenza-Nola intermodal connections
The first will rise to six rotations; the second will become daily




12/12/2025Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport
It will be signed soon




12/12/2025The Partnership Body of the Sea Resource of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has been established
Appointment by decree of President Pisano




12/12/2025Paolo Guidi has been elected as the new president of Assologistica
Vice-presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori




12/12/2025Stefano Messina towards a new mandate as president of Assarmatori
The renewal of the associative offices for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month




12/12/2025Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500 TEU container carriers
Long-term rental of 14 container ships with a capacity between 1,800 and 4,500 TEUs




12/12/2025138 kilos of cocaine seized in the port of Civitavecchia
Found inside an articulated truck disembarked from a ship coming from Spain




12/12/2025The decree for the transfer of dredging sediments from the port of La Spezia to the new breakwater of Genoa has been signed
The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned




12/12/2025Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%
The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company




12/12/2025The Maersk group changes several top positions in the company
New financial director and appointment of new regional managers




12/12/2025Greece's CCEC has almost completed its exit from the container ship segment
Proceeds of $814.3 million from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months




12/12/2025In the port of Palermo it was christened GNV Virgo
The GNV fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships




11/12/2025The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port with the city
Gariglio (AdSP): In recent years we have managed to create a community climate




11/12/2025Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana
Operation worth about 126 million euros




11/12/2025In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded an increase in containers and dry bulk cargo
Decreased rolling stock and liquid bulk. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM




11/12/2025Fincantieri-WSense agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies in maritime infrastructures
Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities




11/12/2025On January 1st, the first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" approved by the UN will start
Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at the IMO is vital for shipping




11/12/2025The members of the Management Committee of the Port Authority of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been appointed
The designation of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received




10/12/2025EU investigation into joint control of Spain's Tercat by TiL (MSC group) and Hutchison Ports
The company operates the BEST terminal at the Port of Barcelona




10/12/2025The entry into force of the ETS for buildings and road transport has been postponed to 2028
Confetra, the deferral allows investments in fleet renewal to be planned with greater rationality




10/12/2025In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno increased by +0.5% and +2.5%
Cruise passengers grew by +1.4% and +76.1% respectively




10/12/2025ESPO urges MEPs to approve the report on military mobility
Ryckbost: Clearly recognises the strategic role of ports




10/12/2025Costa Cruises is experimenting with the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona
The tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti




10/12/2025Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics
An agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations




10/12/2025From January 1st, ICTSI will manage the Durban Container Terminal 2 of the Port of Durban
Traffic capacity will be raised from two to 2.8 million TEUs




10/12/2025The Lazio Regional Administrative Court has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of Moby's five ships
Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"




09/12/2025The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard
It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises




09/12/2025On Thursday the last two runs of the rolling motorway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara
RAlpin, in the almost 25 years of history of the company, more than two million trucks have been transported by rail




09/12/2025The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing, including one of a strategic nature
A call for shareholders not to vote for the three board candidates proposed by shareholders Mor Gemel & Pension, Reading Capital and Sparta 24




09/12/2025In the third quarter, freight traffic at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
Significant increase in miscellaneous goods. Bulk cargo is decreasing




09/12/2025Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel
With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean




09/12/2025CSSC and COSCO sign a cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
Project worth about 7.1 billion dollars as part of China's 15th Five-Year Plan




09/12/2025Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be placed under the single DP World brand
The new divisions will be Shipping Solutions, Multimodal Solutions and Maritime Solutions




09/12/2025Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada
Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports




09/12/2025HD Hyundai will build a shipyard in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu
An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of maritime and port cranes in India




09/12/2025Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%
An increase of +9.6% in tanker transits. Drop of -6.5% in naval units of other types




05/12/2025Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the terminal joint venture Modalink
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan




05/12/2025Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from 1 January
He will take over from Sven Flore




05/12/2025Shipowners, it is necessary to suspend the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector
Messina speaks of ideological short-sightedness on the part of the Commission that relies on partial and inaccurate market monitoring




05/12/2025In October, cargo traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
An increase of +14.5% is expected in November




05/12/2025Federlogistica, concern about the hypothesis of a Genoese tax on maritime passengers
Fear for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners




05/12/2025Port of Palermo, administrative offenses for one million euros relating to boating and concessions
More than 265 boats used for rental activities without the mandatory insurance policy were identified




04/12/2025The clash over the additional tax of the Municipality of Genoa on port boarding fees is intensifying
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical table announced by the mayor




04/12/2025SEA Europe disappointed by the lack of recognition of the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Tytgat: Today's "Economic Security Doctrine" does not live up to what is required by the current geopolitical context




04/12/2025EU Transport Ministers agree to incentives for trucks with the amendment of the directive on dimensions and weights
Road haulage - denounce CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE - can expect economic gains, but society will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics




04/12/2025First LNG supply to a ferry in the port of Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new ship "GNV Virgo"




04/12/2025Agreement between Bulgaria, Greece and Romania for greater cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
The implementation of projects on the transport axis is expected to be accelerated




04/12/2025The Genoese shipping broker Lockton P.L. Ferrari expands its business into other sectors
New Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate segments




04/12/2025ONE appoints a new agency in Albania
Centralog Albania is headquartered in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month




04/12/2025Fincantieri has reached an agreement with Bahrain's ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of military ships and offshore units




04/12/2025The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected




04/12/2025In the first year of activity, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the railway terminal of the Parma Interport
Over 800 trains handled




04/12/2025Salis: the municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities




04/12/2025Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields




03/12/2025Campers (Assoporti): the Italian widespread portualità needs a unique and stable direction cabin
The harbour reform - it has asserted - can be a great opportunity for all of us




03/12/2025Original news Cedute for 229,9 million euros the five ships put on sale from Moby
An offer of value equal to the auction price




03/12/2025PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Stable volumes for PSA Genova Pra'. Increased activity for PSA SECH. New record for PSA Venice-Vecon




03/12/2025Brussels approves the African joint venture between the MSC and NYK groups
The European Commission authorizes the acquisition of Movianto International by Yusen Logistics




03/12/2025Port of Genoa, the luxury mega cruise yacht Vidantaworld's Elegant has been sanctioned
Serious violations of European legislation on ship recycling have been found




03/12/2025Consalvo appointed president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
He is general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa




03/12/2025Agreement to end the EU's dependence on Russian energy
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for the gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027




03/12/2025Promotion of sustainable development and the energy transition process of the port of Taranto
This is provided for by an agreement between the Port Authority of the Ionian Sea and GSE




03/12/2025The Port Authority of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea in Oran to present the development project of the Mediterranean Green Corridors
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria




03/12/2025Assiterminal confirms the appeal to the Regional Administrative Court on the indexation of concession fees
Reached 108 member companies




02/12/2025The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary considerations on maritime labour
Cotton: We will use all legal avenues to ensure that seafarers' rights are respected




02/12/2025The tender for the assignment of the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published
Duration of the concession set at 60 months




02/12/2025In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
The three ports with the highest volume of traffic are Italian




02/12/2025GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Youroukos: they are the cash cows of the future




02/12/2025Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Gariglio: it is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port




02/12/2025Fincantieri, signed a memorandum of understanding on the production model and procurement
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system




02/12/2025RCG operates an intermodal connection between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
The train service to Tuzla is weekly




02/12/2025The MIT announces an interministerial table for the early exodus of port workers
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe




01/12/2025The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona against the introduction of a municipal surcharge of three euros on boarding fees for ferries and cruises
Competing ports - the authority pointed out - represent immediately viable alternatives for companies




01/12/2025Baptism and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi group
The "Great Istanbul" has a load capacity of 9,241 ceu




01/12/2025GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route
By 19 December, the capacity on the line will rise to over 6,000 linear metres




01/12/2025The Port Authority of Marseille-Fos will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal




01/12/2025Last October, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.8%
Foreign volumes increased by +8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%)




01/12/2025Tomorrow in Rome the general assembly of the Logistics Association of Sustainable Intermodality will be held
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica




01/12/2025Quarterly collapse of the traffic of various goods in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
In the July-September period, dry bulk cargo also decreased. Increased liquid loads




01/12/2025Today in Rome a garrison of port workers to ask for the establishment of the Fund to accompany the exodus
Ancip, Assiterminal, Assologistica and Uniport present with their representation




01/12/2025The composition of the board of the International Maritime Organization has been renewed
Rixi: Italy was still the most voted nation




01/12/2025The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
An old shed will be renovated and redeveloped
FROM THE HOME PAGE
BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing
Copenhagen/London
Both associations highlighted the need to clear mines and restore the Traffic Separation Scheme route.
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%
Genoa
The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.
After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz
Naples
Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz
Islamabad/Tehran
Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters
Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.
Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.
Naples
Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.
Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company
Rome
DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi
Charlotte/Los Angeles
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.
Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.
Rome
Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.
US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network
Wellesley/New York/Montreal
It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA
Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports
Constance
FEPORT urges it
The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.
Measured
Project for a new bulk terminal
Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
London
Call for an immediate cessation of attacks
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.
Long Beach
The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026
The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.
Bern
From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out
So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago
Paris
AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Istanbul
The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers
Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.
Taipei
At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs
US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman
Tampa
The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.
ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform
Brussels
The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.
US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello
Tampa/New Delhi/London
Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization
Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region
Southampton/Muscat
One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.
Civitavecchia
Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%
A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route
Copenhagen
Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs
ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy
Brussels
The central role of port facilities confirmed
CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.
London
Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).
Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.
Ismailia
They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster
Luxembourg
However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives
ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports
Brussels
Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances
Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.
Luxembourg
What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints
Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea
Sana'a
A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Geneva
This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
Genoa
Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.
The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.
Rome
Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.
US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger
Milan/Dallas/Austin
Artificial intelligence plays a leading role
Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026
Brussels
UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz
Rotterdam/Aracruz
The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame
Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.
Rome
Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art
WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels
Edinburgh
According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market
French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America
Nantes
The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment
EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force
Brussels
The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023
The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.
Geneva/Rome
All crew members were unharmed.
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%
Bremen
Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)
MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)
Odessa
It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.
The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.
London
Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.
Naples
Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.
Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.
Brussels
Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic
With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.
Tarragona
Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.
In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record
Alexandria, Egypt
Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024
The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.
Rome
Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector
A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.
Brussels
Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.
Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.
Genoa
Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.
ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.
Brussels
The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.
New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag
Bern
A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad
Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.
Shanghai
The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.
In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%
Paris
Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med
Tangier
In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Beijing
Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).
Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions
Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship
Naples
Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
Marseille
Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping
The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC
New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted
London
It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years
UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025
Brussels
The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.
Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.
Trieste/Pouancé
Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units
After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss
Haifa
In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)
The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.
Washington
The arrest of the marketing director of Singamas in France on April 14 was made public.
EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States
Strasbourg/Brussels
An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced
FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.
Bern
A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected
Le Aziende informano
International Shipping Community to Gather in Genoa for Two Days of Maritime Dialogue and Networking
IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025
London
The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).
Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.
Paris/Frankfurt/Havana
Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions
International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.
Klaipeda
It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs
ITF calls on governments to dismantle the flag of convenience system once and for all
London
It is - the union denounces - the bad apple at the heart of the exploitation of seafarers
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.
Bologna/Bentivoglio
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport
Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.
Milan/Trieste
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology
In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment
Rome
Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.
RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment
Genoa
Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability
Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)
Piraeus
Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only
The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.
Genoa
Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president
Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.
Rome
Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels
Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos
Marseille
The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders
Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard
San Vendemiano
One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division
Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.
Rome
He led the port authority for over eight years
ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.
Singapore
In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona
The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.
Suape
It will become operational in the second half of this year
Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong
Singapore/Hong Kong
Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel
Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers
Milan
Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.
Savona
The certificate must be renewed every five years.
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.
Hamburg/Monfalcone
With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%
Palermo
Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.
The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.
Barcelona
Set a series of conditions
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel
Trieste
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.
Miami
Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers
Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector
London
Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)
Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform
Rome
At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.
Venice
The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee
The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators
Genoa
The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%
London
More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads
Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association
Istanbul
Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president
At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.
Genoa
The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater
In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +2.5% is expected in May
Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027
Nanjing
Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta
Bucharest
The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.
HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.
Athens
It was released from the Korean Naval Register
Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships
Athens
They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.
WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense
Trieste
Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored
Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector
Procida
Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis
Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival
Genoa
Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory
Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies
Athens
Option for four additional units
Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH
Genoa
A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot
Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company
Geneva
Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy
Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement
Athens
The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels
AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura
Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi
The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.
Livorno
Unanimous approval from the Management Committee
Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM
Haifa
He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.
Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.
Genoa
The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028
The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.
The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028
Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.
Ancona
Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization
Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated
Livorno
Investment exceeding 23 million euros
The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.
Civitavecchia
New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist
Verona
Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock
Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry
Naples
Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship
Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.
Civitavecchia
The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines
In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.
Oslo
Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.
Olbia
Green light from the Management Committee
The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.
Saint Anthony
The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.
In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)
Genoa
Net profit up 30%
The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.
Marina di Carrara
Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.
Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.
Venice
This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist
Tallinn
Contract worth 49.93 million euros
In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)
Madrid
Cruise passengers down by -18.4%
Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April
Valencia
In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again
Athens
Net profit down 24.0%
International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting
Cagliari
Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco
The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance
BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.
Milan/Naples
Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"
ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain
Al Muharraq/Alang
First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation
SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard
Santiago
They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.
Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong
In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.
Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.
Rome
In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km
Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt
Ismailia
Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.
Barcelona/Algeciras
Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.
The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.
Islamabad
The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC
In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues
Madrid
Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)
Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.
Hoofddorp
In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.
Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year
Wiesbaden
With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.
Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.
Rome
Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.
After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown
Madrid
This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.
AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics
Colony
The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.
The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association
Genoa/Rome
Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value
$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire
Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi
Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC
Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships
Taipei
They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International
Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months
Busan
The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.
In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%
Ljubljana
In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)
The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.
Verona
Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk
Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund
Genoa
Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business
Monk
The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera
Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport
Nola/Milan
Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies
Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports
Podgorica
The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.
Assarmatori denounces the exclusion of maritime transport from the Fuel Decree-Law II.
Rome
Messina: The sector cannot be expected to absorb the impact of fuel price increases alone.
HHLA records a -5.3% decline in containers handled in the first quarter
Hamburg
Eijsink: An unusually harsh winter has significantly limited our daily operations
MSC Technology Italy launches a plan to hire 200 new people.
Turin/Geneva
MSC Cruises debuts in the Alaska market
The Marche Region has approved Carloni's appointment as president of the Central Adriatic Port Authority.
Ancona
Awaiting the opinion of the Abruzzo Regional Council
Greek company Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues remain stable.
Athens
Two ships of the company are still blocked in the Persian Gulf
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 5.7% in April.
Los Angeles/Port Newark
In the first three months of 2026, the Port of New York handled nearly 2.2 million TEUs (-1.2%)
Cognolato was confirmed as president of Assiterminal
Rome
The new presidency committee and board of directors were also elected
In the first quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +0.8%
Ravenna
The growth was driven by the entry into operation of the regasification plant
MSC introduces calls at Naples and Malaga on its Dragon service
Geneva
Calls at the Gioia Tauro port have been cancelled.
The National Maritime Fund's board has been renewed.
Genoa
He will remain in office for three years
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