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February 2026




27/02/2026At Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard, the setting up of the first submarine U212NFS
Delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029




27/02/2026SOS LOGistica, self-defeating to allocate only 10% of the 590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage




27/02/2026Confitarma urges the EU to increase the attractiveness of its maritime flags
Invitation to introduce regulatory simplification, digitization, regulatory certainty and greater operational efficiency




27/02/2026The new tender for railway manoeuvres in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published
The basic amount of the contract amounts to 14.8 million euros




27/02/2026The European List of Ship Recycling Facilities has been updated
Including for the first time a German shipyard, that of Emden




27/02/2026It will be an arbitration of more than $1.5 billion to resolve the dispute between PPC and the Republic of Panama
Procedure at the International Chamber of Commerce in New York




27/02/2026China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000 TEU container carriers
Contract worth a total of 236 million dollars




27/02/2026Palumbo Superyachts will build a new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port of call




27/02/2026Kuehne+Nagel buys the road transport business of Germany's Lohmöller
In 2024, they had generated a turnover of around 23.5 million euros




26/02/2026Fincantieri-Navantia agreement to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette project
They will form a joint venture that will be open to the participation of the other partners of the project




26/02/2026Tender for the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years




26/02/2026In 2025, the Port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
In the fourth quarter alone, containers amounted to 3.5 million TEUs (+3%)




26/02/2026In Ancona, Fincantieri has delivered the ultra-luxury cruising yacht Four Seasons I
The ship also debuts the Navis Sapiens program




26/02/2026Rolls-Royce reports record annual economic performance
Last year, revenues increased by +12.2%




25/02/2026In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Record production value




25/02/2026Almost 12 million tons of CO2 avoided in 2025 for boats coated with Jotun products
Estimated fuel cost savings of about two billion dollars




25/02/2026PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
The first phase is focused on the technological implementation and infrastructural adaptation of the PSA Genova Pra' terminal




25/02/2026In 2025, the Nola freight village handled 2,000 trains
An increase of +50% is expected in 2026




25/02/2026New logistics hub in London to increase rail freight transport in the Channel Tunnel
An investment of around £15 million is planned




25/02/2026The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed for the new intermodal terminal of Milano Smistamento
At full capacity, it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day




25/02/2026On July 1, Jeremy Nixon will leave the position of CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet
The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines




25/02/2026A pilot from the port of Livorno loses his life in a collision
The dynamics of the accident are still being ascertained




24/02/2026The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" was held in Taranto
Pisano (AdSP Eastern Liguria): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, in particular in relation to cruise traffic




24/02/2026Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and on the effectiveness of response measures
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency




24/02/2026Extension of incentives for rail freight manoeuvring in ports
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer and this is demonstrated by the overall data for 2025




24/02/2026The trend in trade in goods in the G20 nations varied in the fourth quarter of 2025
Trade in services is growing




24/02/2026Note of protest from the Hong Kong government for the exclusion of the PPC from the management of Panamanian ports
The Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies




24/02/2026In 2025, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -4.3%
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)




24/02/2026The European transport associations are calling for the CEF to be given a budget of at least €100 billion
The chronic lack of funds and financial shortages was complained about




24/02/2026Saipem has been awarded an additional offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
A contract worth about 500 million dollars




24/02/2026The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL
CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegitimacy of the seizure of the terminals and confirms the possible initiation of legal actions




23/02/2026The Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment from the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal
The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been deprived of the management of the two ports




23/02/2026Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads
The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a wide diffusion of these vehicles




23/02/2026The new offices of the Port Authority of Eastern Sicily have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo
Contract worth about 750 thousand euros




23/02/2026The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended to 28 February 2027
A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved




23/02/2026Finmar appointed agent in Italy of United Global Ro-Ro
Two services are scheduled with stopovers at the port of Genoa




23/02/2026The works for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari have been awarded
They will be carried out by the RTI Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine




23/02/2026The EU-ETS Observatory in Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic shares in European ports
Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS need to be monitored and, where necessary, revised




23/02/2026Tidewater buys Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million
It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels




23/02/2026The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation logbook are law
Article 11 of Decree-Law 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR




23/02/2026Trump is trying to circumvent the Supreme Court's ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed




20/02/2026DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Negotiations with employee representatives will soon start




20/02/2026Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025
Rolling stock decreased slightly. Decisive reduction in the number of passengers




20/02/2026In October, construction of the cruise terminal at the San Cataldo Pier in Taranto will begin
Investment of over 4.5 million euros by Global Ports Holding




20/02/2026In 2025, the containers transported by the RCL fleet increased by +8.8%
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%




20/02/2026On the appointment of Tardini as president of the Port Authority of Western Sicily, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet
They have not been easy months, admitted the former MEP of the League




20/02/2026Annual container traffic up +5.4% at HHLA's port terminals
Record revenues of 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%) are expected




20/02/2026In 2025, container traffic in the Port of New York grew by +2.3%
Significant increase in full containers for export




20/02/2026One dead and four injured on board the cruise ship World Legacy (formerly Moby Zaza)
A fire broke out on the unit




19/02/2026SBB CFF FFS Cargo has sold 31 locomotives to Nordic Re-Finance
The Swiss company plans to equip itself by 2035 only with vehicles produced by Stadler Rail Valencia




19/02/2026Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the harbour bonus
Ferrari: Intuited the value of the design behind the reformulation of the norm




19/02/2026Last year the traffic of the goods in the port of Amburgo has grown of +2.6%
The rise thanks to the container. Established volumes in the fourth quarter




19/02/2026Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports grew by +1.6%
Loads to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%




19/02/2026In the fourth quarter of 2025, the DFDS Group reported a net loss of DKK -286 million
At the end of the year, 400 people were laid off




19/02/2026In January, container traffic at the Port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2%
1.13 million TEUs were handled




18/02/2026Costamare secures revenues of 940 million dollars from the rental of 12 container ships
In 2025, the company's net profit grew by +16.6%




18/02/2026APM Terminals acquires 37.5% of the Southern Container Terminal in the Port of Jeddah
DP World will retain the remaining 62.5%




18/02/2026CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from the Cochin Shipyard
By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers embarked on the ships of the French group will rise to 1,500




18/02/2026The decline in container traffic in the Port of Los Angeles continues
In January, it fell by -12.1%. Bown: the state of exports to China appears bad




18/02/2026Last month, cargo traffic at the Port of Singapore grew by +13.0%
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)




18/02/2026Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center




18/02/2026Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group
He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia




17/02/2026In the fourth quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Civitavecchia increased by +8.6%
For the whole year, growth was +3.1%




17/02/2026Saipem will acquire a mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million
Agreement with the Norwegian Deep Value Driller




17/02/2026Samskip sells maritime and logistics services with the United Kingdom and Ireland to CLdN
The agreement includes rental agreements for more than 5,000 multimodal load units




17/02/2026The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Prize will be held in Genoa on 20 February
The San Giorgio Plaque will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci




17/02/2026The International Chamber of Shipping against the new port taxes planned by the US government
Carefully coordinated political solutions are necessary - underlines the association -




17/02/2026Appeal by Filt Cgil against the authorization to Cartour to carry out lashing and unlashing operations
Lustro and Arpino: in the port of Salerno, Culp workers are the only specialized subjects authorized to carry out this activity




17/02/2026The Antitrust Authority has reopened the proceedings on the merger between Ignazio Messina & C. and Terminal San Giorgio
It deliberates in compliance with the recent ruling of the Council of State




16/02/2026Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the CCNL for logistics managers
Gross monthly salary increase of 750 euros in three tranches




16/02/2026Medlog inaugurates a logistics park in Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port
It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters




16/02/2026Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri
They are intended for Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises




16/02/2026Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM have agreed to a merger agreement
The German company will pay out up to $2.5 billion




16/02/2026A binding agreement has been signed for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management
It was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of the Australian logistics group




16/02/2026America's Maritime Action Plan envisages a new tax on foreign-built ships from any nation entering U.S. ports
It would be used to finance the new Maritime Security Trust Fund




16/02/2026Hapag-Lloyd is in the process of acquiring Israel's ZIM
The German company will receive international operations, while those in and with Israel will be attributed to the private equity firm FIMI Opportunity Funds in Tel Aviv




13/02/2026Eurogate and APM Terminals will invest one billion euros in the development of the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven
Traffic capacity will be raised from three million to four million TEUs




13/02/2026Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after involvement in the Epstein case
Essa Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan CEO




13/02/2026Tomorrow the new transhipment container terminal in Damietta will be inaugurated
Its annual traffic capacity will rise to 3.3 million TEUs




13/02/2026Meyer Turku has completed the design of a net-zero emission cruise ship
The main fuel is biomethanol




13/02/2026Last year, Kalmar's turnover grew by +1%
Operating profit, net profit and new orders up by +26%, +28% and +8% respectively




13/02/2026Terminal Investment Limited gets its hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Acquired the Terminal Portuario de Paracas




12/02/2026Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the works of the new dam of Genoa
Cross: the international shipping market must be put in a condition to plan for time commercial and operational choices




12/02/2026CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it takes over the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
The Chinese company warns that the continuation of the operation of the steps depends exclusively on the actions of the Supreme Court and the Panamanian State




12/02/2026Grimaldi has taken over the Greater Michigan
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group




12/02/2026Meeting between the presidents of the Federation of the Sea and Assoporti
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster




12/02/2026Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that previews the doubling of the production capacity of military ships in the Italian yards
For civil production it is planned relocation of volumes in the Romanian yards and an expansion in Vietnam




12/02/2026South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from its compatriot SK Shipping
Transaction worth approximately $668 million




12/02/2026The Moroccan Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Contract for the management of two quays and for the construction of a multipurpose terminal




12/02/2026Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed secretary general of the Port Authority of the Northern Adriatic
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved




11/02/2026Agreement between Fincantieri and Generative Bionics for the construction of humanoid welding robots
The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled by the end of this year




11/02/2026Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
He will lead the shipowners' association also in the four-year period 2026-2030




11/02/2026The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)
+10% increase in revenues net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli




11/02/2026Slight increase in annual cargo traffic handled by Croatian ports
Sharp decline in dry bulk cargo offset by increased liquid cargoes and record containers




11/02/2026The quarterly and annual performance of the South Korean HMM was negative
In 2025, the container carrier fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)




10/02/2026In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
A new peak in passengers also reached 1.7 million units (+6.4%)




10/02/2026WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of light torpedoes
The order is valued at more than €200 million




10/02/2026Merger agreement signed by Transocean and Valaris
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore units, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships




10/02/2026A large order was awarded to Oxin (Somec) for the construction of kitchen areas, storage rooms, catering and bars for two cruise ships
The value of the order is 53 million euros




10/02/2026Sogedim operates a daily Carpi-Campogalliano/England service
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato




10/02/2026Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenues
Profits are down




10/02/2026Offer to acquire the European express courier InPost
It was submitted by a consortium owned by Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)




09/02/2026CPPIB and OMERS would value the sale of 67% of Associated British Ports
The company operates 21 ports in the United Kingdom




09/02/2026Hapag-Lloyd expects to close fiscal year 2025 with a -61% decline in operating profit
Record loads transported by the fleet up by +8%




09/02/2026FS is a company specialising in transport and infrastructure consultancy
The new company is based in London




09/02/2026A new PaxOcean shipyard has been inaugurated in Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares




09/02/2026Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030




09/02/2026The largest container ship ever has arrived in the port of Trieste
Stopover of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of about 19,000 TEUs




09/02/2026Antin Infrastructure Partners buys the American shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego, and Norfolk




09/02/2026Last year, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by -3.4%
Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%




06/02/2026Yang Ming introduces the first of five 15,500 TEU LNG dual-fuel ships on the Asia-Mediterranean route
It will be used in the MD2 service




06/02/2026In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total




06/02/2026The law on simplifications, instead of facilitating, complicates the life of ship masters and burdens them with additional responsibilities, both operational and legal
USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD, the reform risks producing a distorting effect by introducing legal uncertainty and aggravating the position of the commander




06/02/2026A study highlights the problems of LNG container ships in complying with the future obligation to connect to cold ironing facilities
Diesener (NABU): LNG threatens to undermine key emission reduction measures in ports




05/02/2026BYD-Automar agreement for the traffic of motor vehicles through the port of Gioia Tauro
The goal is to serve the market in the center-south of the Italian territory




05/02/2026Fincantieri-Wsense agreement in the offer of cutting-edge systems for the underwater dimension
The co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions is planned




05/02/2026Port of Livorno, the tender for the management of waste produced by ships is underway
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros




05/02/2026A study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by ship dismantling activities
Sediments on a 30-kilometer stretch of coastline in Aliaga, western Turkey, have been analyzed




05/02/2026DSV's revenues and profits were affected by the effect of the acquisition of Schenker
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%




05/02/2026The Maersk group announces the 15% cut of jobs on the ground
The effect of the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates weighed on the quarterly and annual financial results




04/02/2026The Port of Busan has again set its own all-time record for annual container traffic
Last year, the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)




04/02/2026Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results in the Marine segment
The value of new orders acquired by the Finnish group in 2025 is stable




04/02/2026The Dutchman Portwise was bought by his compatriot Haskoning
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification




04/02/2026In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached an all-time record of almost three million TEUs
Cruise passengers up by +6.1%; those of ferries fell by -4.0%




04/02/2026Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has started in China
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs




04/02/2026In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Slight decrease in cruise passengers contained by the start of the home port in Cagliari and Olbia




04/02/2026Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Extensive damage and the closure of the state authorities with respect to repeated requests for confrontation have been reported




03/02/2026GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and Central-Southern Italy
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal




03/02/2026In the Strait of Hormuz, armed boats ordered a US tanker to stop
The "Stena Imperative" continued sailing




03/02/2026Cargo traffic in the port of Barcelona is stable in 2025
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tons were handled (+4.5%)




03/02/2026Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd report an India/Middle East-Mediterranean service on the route through Suez
The two companies are considering whether to restore transits through the Red Sea of two other lines




03/02/2026Kuehne+Nagel is expanding the area in CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028




03/02/2026In 2025, the number of dual-fuel ships used by liner carriers doubled
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type




03/02/2026AD Ports signs an agreement for the construction and management of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Matadi
Relaunch of the Banana deepwater port construction project




02/02/2026In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)




02/02/2026Last year, container traffic in the port of Tanger Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
New all-time high in total goods




02/02/2026In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tons of goods (+4.0%)
New all-time peak of containers with Italy equal to 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Drop in ship transits through the Bosphorus Strait




02/02/2026The transitional management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa will be entrusted to APM Terminals
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini
Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
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
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
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
SHIPPING
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%)
CRUISES
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%
SHIPPING
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%
SHIPPING
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%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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%)
PORTS
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.
CRUISES
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
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
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
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
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%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPYARDS
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.
ACCIDENTS
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
CRUISES
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.
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
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.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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%).
PORTS
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
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.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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
TRANSPORTATION
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
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
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.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
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
PORTS
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.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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%)
SHIPPING
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%
ACCIDENTS
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.
SHIPPING
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%.
PORTS
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%.
PORTS
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
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
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
COMPANIES
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%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
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
COMPANIES
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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%
LOGISTICS
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
LOGISTICS
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.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
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%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
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"
INFRASTRUCTURE
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
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
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
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
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.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
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.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
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.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
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
SHIPPING
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.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
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%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
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%
SEAFARERS
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
PORTS
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
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
MEETINGS
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
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
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%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
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.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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