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13 June 2026 - Year XXX
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March 2026




31/03/2026The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones for the control of the harbour area of Gioia Tauro
Agreement with the Authority of Harbour System of the Southern Tyrrhenian Seas and Ionio




31/03/2026Last year the traffic of the goods in the Tunisian ports is diminished of -5.2%
In the fourth quarter alone the decrease was -8.5%




31/03/2026Christmas Ditel is the new general secretary of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
It will be held next April 13th




31/03/2026Ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado, from tomorrow in force the new methods of management of the right of use of the PCS
The measure does not introduce new charges




31/03/2026ICS and ITF meeting with the Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
Federlogistica, logistics is recognized as an essential service and strategic infrastructure




31/03/2026Sequestered almost 400 kg of pure cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Three distinct operations carried out over a week




31/03/2026The attacks on ships in the Hormuz Strait region are resumed
Fire in a tanker hit by a bullet. Two ponds fell by the sea near a container door




30/03/2026In 2025 it was of 346 million the direct economic impact of the cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona
Passenger spending was 157 million and 189 million




30/03/2026Confitarma, with the Decree-Law Energy now is the time to allocate resources to the marine transport
Necessary - the Confederation highlights - to avoid competitive distortions and concretely support the ecological transition




30/03/2026Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
It'll be operational in a year. Investment of € 25.3 million




30/03/2026In 2025 the volumes of goods transported from DB Cargo are diminished of -8.1%
Revenues fell by -8.0%




30/03/2026ONE has acquired 30% of the Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
The company operates the terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of the port of Laem Chabang




30/03/2026Tomorrow to Genoa a meeting of the Filt Cgil on the topic of harbour work
It will be held at 10 o'clock at the Call Room of the Port




30/03/2026Last month the port of Singapore has enlivened 3,4 million containers (+3.2%)
In Hong Kong the containerized traffic is dropped of -8.0%




30/03/2026UNIPORT calls for the acceleration of the completion of the works in the port of Naples
Legora de Feo: I hope that the Campania Region will repeal as soon as possible its taxation on the state canons




30/03/2026ALIS, well the use of ETS proceeds to encourage intermodality
By Catherine: we hope from next year a significant increase in the financial allocations of the instruments Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus




30/03/2026The crocieristico group Carnival records revenues record for the trimester December-February
In the period the ships have accommodated approximately 3.1 million passengers (- 3.1%)




30/03/2026Understanding the new EU customs regime which includes new taxes for e-commerce
Mandatory use of the European customs data hub from 1 March 2034




30/03/2026Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the marine-portal sector
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa




30/03/2026In the third trimester of 2025 the traffic of the goods in the Greek ports is dropped of -3,6%
Passengers up by +1.2%




30/03/2026Last year the sales of container of the CIMC are diminished of -31.9%
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%




30/03/2026Nearly half a billion dollars of public resources for U.S. ports
The funds will be used to modernize the infrastructures and harbour activities




27/03/2026Due to the national strike of journalists proclaimed by the National Federation of Italian Press, to which our editorial team adheres, today no news will be published by our newspaper




26/03/2026Appreciation of Confitarma for the legislative initiative for the marine sector
It is essential to strengthen the competitiveness of national weapons




26/03/2026The degree of connection of the Italian ports to the network of marine services containerized world
The PLSCI index of the seven first Italian ports more connected to the network is growing




26/03/2026Assarmatori, well the senate's ok to the bill "Valorization of the Sea Resource"
Messina: it exceeds a limit of the Code of Navigation which allows registration to the People of Sea exclusively to Italian and Community citizens




26/03/2026In the first bimester of 2026 the traffic of the goods in the Chinese marine ports has grown of +6,7%
Traffic with overseas increased by +9.2%. Container in rise of +9.8%




26/03/2026In the fourth quarter of 2025 the revenues of the Hapag-Lloyd are diminished of -15.2%
The containerized traffic enlivened from the fleet of the German company is increased of +5.5%




26/03/2026The future Customs Authority of the European Union will be based in Lille, France
It is expected to employ about 250 people




25/03/2026The Romanian government would be preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard
Draft law to maintain and enhance strategic industrial capabilities




25/03/2026The harbour system of Venice and Chioggia generates a value of the production pairs to approximately 15 billion euros
The direct employees are 26,898 and, including the induced, rise to 218,853




25/03/2026Fincantieri scores financial and commercial results annual records
In 2025 revenues increased by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +3.4%




25/03/2026Free route to aid for the reactivation of the Alpina Orbassano-Aiton Railway Motorway
The European Commission authorizes to subsidize the service




25/03/2026Damen and the other creditors rejected the plan of reorganization of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
However, the Dutch group has declared itself willing to support a possible future for the establishment




25/03/2026Fit Cisl Savona, alarm for the possible repercussions on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway
Cause: we asked for an urgent meeting to understand what the future dynamics could be




25/03/2026Ok from the Management Committee of the Port Authority of Gioia Tauro to the refund of anchorage fees
1.5 million euros have been allocated




24/03/2026Joint venture of Prologis and GIC of Singapore to invest $1.6 billion in new logistics centers in the US
The initial portfolio is about 380 thousand square meters




24/03/2026The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
The update of the Integrated Plan of Activities and Organization has been approved




24/03/2026Hanwha Ocean and ONEX sign a military shipbuilding agreement
The first project in sight are submarines for the Greek Navy




24/03/2026Metrans (HHLA Group) will acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
The company will operate up to three weekly trains between Budapest and Arad




24/03/2026Federagenti, the implementation of strategic works in ports is lagging behind everywhere
Pessina asks to know the "real times" of the progress of the infrastructures




24/03/2026The Antitrust Authority does not launch an investigation into the acquisition of the Fagioli group by CEVA Logistics
The AGCM considers that the transaction will not impede competition or create a dominant position




24/03/2026Singapore's ONE acquires a stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of Busan Port




23/03/2026From next May 1, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be provisionally applied
Sefcovic: An important step to demonstrate our credibility as an important trading partner




23/03/2026The EIB is financing the installation of shore power facilities in the port of Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted




23/03/2026German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies




23/03/2026High-tech exoskeletons to relieve the work of dockers in the port of Livorno
Experimentation in collaboration with the Port Company of Livorno




23/03/2026ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings




23/03/2026The Campania shipowner Salvatore Lauro died yesterday in Ischia
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005




23/03/2026APM Terminals acquires 49% of Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The third phase of construction of the Mexican terminal of Lázaro Cárdenas has begun




20/03/2026In the December-February quarter, FedEx revenues increased by +8.3%
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)




20/03/2026In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Cruise passengers down -18.7%




20/03/2026The Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Option for a third unit. Today the launch of the "Adora Flora City"




20/03/2026From London 746 million pounds for the renovation of the two Nigerian ports of Apapa and Tin Can Island in Lagos
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority




20/03/2026Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Center-North Tyrrhenian Sea
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee




20/03/2026In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tons of cargo (+7.2%)




20/03/2026IMO Council deliberates to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
Dominguez: concrete actions are needed from all countries and stakeholders




19/03/2026The UNI/Fermarmi reference practices on staff training have been presented to MIT
The document collects the technical experience of operators and defines a first shared model




19/03/2026The Council of State has rejected the relocation of the chemical deposits in Genoa
The Port Authority declares itself ready for a technical discussion as part of a specific initiative by the municipal administration




19/03/2026In the last quarter of 2025, COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by -12.2%
Containerized volumes carried by the fleet grew by +5.1%




19/03/2026FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly train service between Sweden and Italy
It is 2,500 kilometers long




19/03/2026A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been financed
The Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas has been allocated resources of almost two million euros




19/03/2026Hapag-Lloyd signs a maritime cooperation agreement with the Indian government
It plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and the port of Vadhavan




19/03/2026This year, the continuing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade
The economists of the World Trade Organization envisage two scenarios




19/03/2026Assiterminal, concern about the effects of the crisis in the Middle East on the activity of port terminals
Ferrari: the cruise sector is also involved




19/03/2026In 2025, CK Hutchison's terminals handled a record traffic of 90.1 million containers (+3%)
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock




19/03/2026The transaction for the joint control of Sinokor by MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung has been notified
The South Korean entrepreneur will sell 50% of the share capital to the Swiss shipping group




19/03/2026Two other ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar




18/03/2026Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
It was advanced by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore




18/03/2026In 2025, Touax Container Services increased its container sales by +36%
Revenues fell by -5% during the year




18/03/2026Ceremony for the laying of the keel and coins of a new ferry under construction for Actv
It took place at the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard




18/03/2026Dominguez asks the IMO Council for non-formal deliberations and the definition of practical measures to unlock the Hormuz crisis
I would like to thank the rapporteur for his excellent report




18/03/2026To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping needs reliable operational data
Lloyd's Register and OneOcean and PortXchange take stock of digitization and artificial intelligence in the sector




18/03/2026The income statement of China's COSCO Shipping Ports is weighed down by the increase in operating costs
Last year, revenues reached a record high of almost $1.7 billion




18/03/2026In 2024, international sea freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tons
New historical peak of dry loads




17/03/2026Medlog (MSC group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
The transaction was notified to the Antitrust




17/03/2026In the port of Barcelona, there is a sharp increase in containers being transhipped
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%




17/03/2026The Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Purchase of two catamarans for 15 million euros. Long-term rental of the ferry "GNV Bridge"




17/03/2026A tanker was hit near the Strait of Hormuz
One bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed




17/03/2026Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario




17/03/2026Alessandro Becce is the new secretary general of the Port System Authority of the Sea of Sardinia
Bagalà: it is necessary to cancel the application of the EU ETS for the smaller and larger islands




17/03/2026PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the time of arbitration at the ICC
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the unlawful seizure of the port terminals of Balboa and Cristóbal




16/03/2026Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal
They will be operational from June




16/03/2026At the moment, the mandate of Operation Aspides will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas




16/03/2026€55 million loan from Banco BPM to Grimaldi Euromed
It partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Great England"




16/03/2026Greece and Italy say no to the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz area
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission




16/03/2026Freewheels; The government has betrayed its promise on excise duties on fuels
Franchini: continuing to treat road haulage as a tax ATM is simply irresponsible




16/03/2026Pessina (Federagenti): shipping will also overcome the crisis of the Strait of Hormuz
We hope - he specified - that we will soon go in the direction of a progressive normalization




16/03/2026Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector




16/03/2026Only 7% of employees in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
Montaresi: the younger generations show a greater openness towards balanced participation




13/03/2026The Israeli coast in the eastern Mediterranean has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum




13/03/2026Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled in the Middle East
At the moment the company does not have any ships in service in the region




13/03/2026In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's base time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%
Attenuation of the decline in the fourth quarter




13/03/2026In the fourth quarter of 2025, Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues fell by -26.0%
Quarterly net profit down by -71.8%




13/03/2026NYK will become the sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
The Tønsberg-based company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels




13/03/2026Valencia Terminal Europa of the Grimaldi group manages the new car terminal in the port of Sagunto
The concession contract will have a duration of ten years




12/03/2026Grimaldi took over the new PCTC Great Seoul
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the shipowning group partenopeo




12/03/2026In the second half of 2025 the revenues of the OOIL are diminished of -20.0%
Net profit in decrease of -67.9%




12/03/2026EU and EIB Commission support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
New technical training programme




12/03/2026The Cagliari-Algeria service of Maersk and Grendi will soon land at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier
It will be weekly




12/03/2026In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share compared to road transport
A dramatic development - underlines a report - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies




12/03/2026An extraordinary IMO Council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East
As of yesterday, attacks on ships have killed eight seafarers and injured ten, in addition to three missing




12/03/2026Falteri (Federlogistica): the consequences of the war in Iran are only in the embryonic phase
A dramatic congestion of perishable products is underway in the hub airports of the Gulf




12/03/2026DP World reported record annual operating and economic results
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%




12/03/2026In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reiterated




12/03/2026Yang Ming will order six new 13,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel containerships
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%




12/03/2026The resumption of naval traffic through Suez does not seem to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
If in January ships increased by +1.9%, subsequently the growth in the canal was more sustained. Seizure of war material in the port of Genoa




11/03/2026Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Exercise options with the Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co




11/03/2026The US is preparing to attack Iranian ports
Centcom warns civilians to avoid all port facilities immediately. Drones over the port of Salalah




11/03/2026MSC will build a container terminal in the Snake Island Port area in Lagos
45-year concession contract with Nigerdock




11/03/2026Three crew members of a bulk carrier hit in the Strait of Hormuz are missing
Twenty seafarers have been landed in Oman




11/03/2026Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships




11/03/2026Resumption of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Damage to a container ship. A fire broke out on another ship. UNCTAD warns of the effects of the disruption of maritime traffic in the region




10/03/2026FS Logistix - Grimaldi Euromed agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions
The agreement aims to integrate the business models of the two companies




10/03/2026ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Investment worth $1.07 billion




10/03/2026Confitarma calls for the possible deployment of Italian Navy units in the area of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz
Zanetti: concrete sign of attention to the protection of the country's strategic interests




10/03/2026In Scotland it is based on the possibility of taxing cruise ships
Three-fifths of respondents declared themselves in favour of granting local authorities the right to introduce a tax




10/03/2026ICTSI recorded record annual and quarterly economic and operational performance
Last year, the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)




10/03/2026In 2025, Wan Hai Lines' revenues decreased by -13.3%
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU and two 9,200 TEU containerships




10/03/2026Last year, cargo traffic in German ports was 284.4 million tons (+3.8%)
Imports increased by +5.3%




09/03/2026In January the traffic of the goods in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure is dropped of -4,9%
In the port of Ravenna has been recorded an increase of +12,5%




09/03/2026Observatory on female presence in the blue economy sector
Initiative of WISTA Italy and the Federation of the Sea




09/03/2026On April 2, the first train will leave from the Pordenone Interport
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections




09/03/2026Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"




09/03/2026The board of directors of the Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has been renewed
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president




09/03/2026In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
The decrease in the fourth quarter was more pronounced (-31.5%). Glickman: The merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very good for shareholders




09/03/2026The Tunisian government decides to start the construction of the port of Enfidha
The creation of 52,000 jobs is expected




09/03/2026Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by +5.4%
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with +11.8% in container loads




09/03/2026In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tons (-0.7%)




09/03/2026PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full damages from Panama
The compensation requested is at least two billion dollars




09/03/2026In 2025, the PSA terminal group recorded record revenues
Operating profit up +19.0% and net profit +0.5%




09/03/20262025 was the best annual year for Global Ship Lease
The trend was also positive in the fourth quarter




06/03/2026In 2025 the profit for the shareholders of the CMA CGM group is dropped of -58.1%
Revenues in decrease of -2,0% (-5.2% in the only quarter trimester)




06/03/2026The Federation of the Sea promotes the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors with flying colours
Mattili: We are willing to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance




06/03/2026Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled vegetable food products stopped in the port of Genoa
Spediporto denounces it




06/03/2026The Association of Freight Forwarders of La Spezia has set up the section of terminal freight forwarders
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhancement of inland port logistics




06/03/2026In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
The -1.0% drop in the airport of the regional capital was more than filled by the growth of +6.3% in Salerno




06/03/2026Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals record traffic
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)




06/03/2026FHP Intermodal operates a train service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Initially, the departures of two pairs of weekly trains are planned




06/03/2026C.K. Hutchison announces that it has intensified legal actions against the Republic of Panama
A supplement to the notification of dispute has been submitted to the ICC




06/03/2026Interferry, the path for the decarbonization of ferries indicated by the EU Commission is the right one
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected




05/03/2026CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Emphasis was also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers




05/03/2026Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made very complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Botta (Spediporto) and the lawyer Guidi suggest how to behave to manage the difficulties




05/03/2026The delivery of the new Norwegian Luna cruise ship in Marghera
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri




05/03/2026ESPO endorses the new EU Strategy for Ports
Among the most appreciated elements is the commitment to implement a revision of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation




05/03/2026Assiterminal, the strategy for ports defined by the EU is good
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port and IFAW are concerned about the reference to the proposal for a regulation on the acceleration of environmental impact assessments




05/03/2026The first electrical substation dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket




05/03/2026A tanker was hit near the coast of Kuwait
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz




05/03/2026WSC appreciates the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade




05/03/2026In 2025, Konecranes' revenues remained stable
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with +21.3% for port vessels




04/03/2026In 2025 Finnlines net profit grew by +50.7%
Revenues in increase of +2.0%




04/03/2026European shipowners and producers welcome the EU strategy for the sector. Less convinced of the proposal the German port operators
Raptis (ECSA): rejected any protectionist request. Jürgens: there is a clear desire to strengthen European ports as a growth engine




04/03/2026Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic node for the national economy




04/03/2026The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, security and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding
A high-level council will be established




04/03/2026A large load of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
He was about to be boarded on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers




04/03/2026Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya
In December, an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region was claimed by Ukraine




04/03/2026Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue
Shells and damage reported by three naval units. An Iranian frigate hit in Sri Lanka




04/03/2026Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and sets an option for two ocean-going ships
Value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros




03/03/2026UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
They will have a capacity of 3,000 ceu and will be taken delivery in 2028




03/03/2026In 2025, container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable
China's CMPort has signed an agreement for 70% of the Brazilian oil terminal Vast Infraestrutura




03/03/2026T&E, by 2035 more than half of European ferries could become electric
Klann: Electric ferries are also already cheaper on many routes and will become cheaper in the coming years




03/03/20262025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Revenues grew by +21.9%




03/03/2026Kuehne+Nagel plans more substantial staff cuts
Worsening of economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025




03/03/2026ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and the surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
Next possible passage of the area to Warlike Operations Area




03/03/2026Public notice from the Port Authority of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea to select the new secretary general
The procedure is not insolvency in nature and there is no selection process




03/03/2026KKCG Maritime publishes the partial takeover bid to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%
The offer is not aimed at the delisting of the shares




02/03/2026Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers
The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties




02/03/2026Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025 but reveals some difficulties with non-operating costs
Strong increase in passengers embarked on ships in the fourth quarter




02/03/2026Strait of Hormuz, a seafarer of a ship attacked by a drone boat died
Twenty-one crew members were evacuated




02/03/2026Norovirus outbreak on a second Holland America Line cruise ship
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were hit




02/03/2026ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about the safety of seafarers in the Middle East
It is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation




02/03/2026The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports
Kramek (WSC): liner shipping has shown that it knows how to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea




02/03/2026Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to have sniffed the air of trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit
On Friday, the two companies warned customers of changes to their services in the region. Four seafarers from the "Skylight" were injured
FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
London
Call for an immediate cessation of attacks
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
SHIPPING
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
CRUISES
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
PORTS
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
NEWS
US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman
Tampa
The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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.
ACCIDENTS
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
ACCIDENTS
Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region
Southampton/Muscat
One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.
PORTS
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%
ACCIDENTS
A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
SHIPPING
Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route
Copenhagen
Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs
PORTS
ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy
Brussels
The central role of port facilities confirmed
SHIPPING
CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.
London
COMPETITION
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).
SHIPPING
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.
LEGISLATION
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
PORTS
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
TRANSPORTATION
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
SHIPPING
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
TRADE
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.
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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.
LOGISTICS
US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger
Milan/Dallas/Austin
Artificial intelligence plays a leading role
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026
Brussels
UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines
PORTS
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz
Rotterdam/Aracruz
The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
TRANSPORTATION
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
ACCIDENTS
The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.
Geneva/Rome
All crew members were unharmed.
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)
Odessa
It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.
SHIPPING
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%
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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
JOBS
The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.
Rome
Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector
PORTS
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.
LEGISLATION
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.
PORTS
ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.
Brussels
The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.
SHIPPING
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
CRUISES
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.
TRADE
In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%
Paris
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%).
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions
MARITIME SERVICES
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%)
SHIPPING
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
LAW
The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC
SHIPPING
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
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
SHIPPING
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%)
LAW
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.
TRADE
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.
Bern
A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected
PIRACY
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%).
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.
Paris/Frankfurt/Havana
Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions
PORTS
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
SEAFARERS
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
SHIPPING
Evergreen's revenues decreased by 21.3% in the first quarter
Taipei
Operating profit and net economic profit fell by -69.5% and -68.8%
CRUISES
Viking Holdings closed the first quarter with a net loss of -54.2 million dollars
Los Angeles
Revenues up 17.5%
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +8.9%
Bremen
Increases of 12.7% in Germany and 7.8% in Italy. A decline in the port of Tangier Med.
NEWS
Norovirus on Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition cruise ship
Purfleet/Vlissingen
French health authorities have authorized the unit to continue normal operations.
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg decreased by -2.0%
Hamburg
Containers amounted to two million TEUs (-1.6%)
SHIPPING
Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly financial results continue to deteriorate.
Keelung/Taipei
In the first three months of this year, revenues decreased by -15.1% and -9.3% respectively.
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hamburg
Revenues down 16.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
Seoul
Container segment saw a 7.9% decline and bulk segment saw a 20.1% growth.
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals recorded record traffic in the first quarter of this year.
Istanbul
Five million passengers almost reached
Le Aziende informano
International Shipping Community to Gather in Genoa for Two Days of Maritime Dialogue and Networking
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado fell by -3.8%
Genoa
In March, a decline of -6.1%, with a sharp contraction of -15.0% in containerized cargoes
SHIPPING
Federconsumatori is calling on the government to take measures to mitigate the impact of the rising ferry ticket prices.
Rome
Price increases are at +18% for the central weeks of August
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports grew by 14.6%.
Zagreb
Monthly record in March
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Successful trial of HVO diesel fuel for cruise ship propulsion
San Donato Milanese
Experiment conducted jointly by Eni and MSC Cruises
PORTS
Gioia Tauro takes second place in the ranking of the main Italian ports, overtaking Genoa
Rome
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri records a decline in revenues and new orders
Rome
The group's backlog reached a record value of 74.2 billion euros
MARITIME SERVICES
The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.
Savona
The certificate must be renewed every five years.
SHIPYARDS
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.
PORTS
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.
COMPETITION
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
MEETINGS
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel
Trieste
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift
SHIPYARDS
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)
CRUISES
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
ASSOCIATIONS
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
PORTS
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
ASSOCIATIONS
Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association
Istanbul
Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president
SAFETY & SECURITY
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
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +2.5% is expected in May
SHIPPING
Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027
Nanjing
Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery
MEETINGS
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
NEWS
Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta
Bucharest
The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.
SHIPYARDS
HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.
Athens
It was released from the Korean Naval Register
SHIPPING
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.
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DEFENCE
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
SEAFARERS
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
EDUCATION
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
SHIPYARDS
Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies
Athens
Option for four additional units
COMPANIES
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
COMPANIES
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
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.
Livorno
Unanimous approval from the Management Committee
COMPANIES
Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM
Haifa
He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.
ASSOCIATIONS
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
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028
PORTS
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
PORTS
Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated
Livorno
Investment exceeding 23 million euros
PORTS
The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.
Civitavecchia
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist
Verona
Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock
ACCIDENTS
Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry
Naples
Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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%)
PORTS
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.
Olbia
Green light from the Management Committee
PORTS
The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.
Saint Anthony
CRUISES
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.
COMPANIES
In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)
Genoa
Net profit up 30%
PORTS
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.
MEETINGS
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
SHIPPING
Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist
Tallinn
Contract worth 49.93 million euros
PORTS
In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)
Madrid
Cruise passengers down by -18.4%
PORTS
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%)
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again
Athens
Net profit down 24.0%
YACHTING
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
PORTS
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
FINANCING
BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.
Milan/Naples
Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"
SHIPYARDS
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
MARITIME SERVICES
SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard
Santiago
They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons
PORTS
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%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.
Rome
In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km
SHIPYARDS
Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt
Ismailia
Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.
Barcelona/Algeciras
Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.
COMPANIES
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
PORTS
In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues
Madrid
Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)
SHIPPING
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.
CRUISES
Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year
Wiesbaden
With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.
CELEBRATION
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.
SHIPPING
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.
LOGISTICS
AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics
Colony
The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.
ASSOCIATIONS
The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association
Genoa/Rome
Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value
PORTS
$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
SHIPPING
Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships
Taipei
They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International
SHIPPING
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.
SEAFARERS
The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.
Verona
Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk
PORTS
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%)
JOBS
Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund
Genoa
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business
Monk
The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport
Nola/Milan
Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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
COMPANIES
MSC Technology Italy launches a plan to hire 200 new people.
Turin/Geneva
MSC Cruises debuts in the Alaska market
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
Greek company Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues remain stable.
Athens
Two ships of the company are still blocked in the Persian Gulf
PORTS
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%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Cognolato was confirmed as president of Assiterminal
Rome
The new presidency committee and board of directors were also elected
PORTS
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
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
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
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Comparison on the logistical, industrial and infrastructural development of ports
››› 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
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
MSC introduces calls at Naples and Malaga on its Dragon service
Geneva
Calls at the Gioia Tauro port have been cancelled.
SEAFARERS
The National Maritime Fund's board has been renewed.
Genoa
He will remain in office for three years
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Network contract for the joint development of intermodal services in Emilia-Romagna
Bologna
It was signed by Interporto Bologna, Dinazzano Po S, SAPIR and Rail Traction Company
SHIPPING
Messina (Assarmatori): European technocracy appears inflexible on the EU ETS
Brussels
He underlines that a significant improvement of these policies is necessary.
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping's first quarter results are positive.
Luxembourg
The company benefited from the effects of geopolitical tensions
EDUCATION
Two orientation events in Livorno and Naples to present the ITS Purser course.
Genoa
Meetings scheduled by the Italian Merchant Marine Academy with the Grimaldi Group
CRUISES
The bow section of the Explora V was launched in Palermo
Geneva
Fincantieri will deliver the cruise ship to Explora Journeys in 2027
COMPANIES
The president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority is the new president of Trieste Passenger Terminal.
Trieste
He takes over from Gianluca Madriz
PORTS
Port of Olbia: Seabed restoration work has begun in the access channel to Isola Bianca.
Cagliari
The aim is to safely allow large cruise ships to enter
SHIPYARDS
Damen to renovate and operate Dakar ship repair yard
Dakar/Gorinchem
20-year contract with the Société des Infrastructures de Réparation Navale
COMPANIES
Savino Del Bene has acquired three companies of the Spanish Grupo Marítima Sureste
Florence/Valencia
The agreement involves Marítima Sureste Shipping, Marítima Sureste Spain and Transportes Gaypemar
SHIPYARDS
Fim-Cisl, the meeting with Fincantieri regarding the Muggiano shipyard's prospects was positive.
La Spezia
The investments announced by management - the union noted - are going in the right direction.
SHIPPING
Rising energy costs weigh on Finnlines' latest quarterly financial statement.
Helsinki
Doepel: Burdens further increased by EU ETS implementation
PORTS
Marabello is the new secretary general of the Strait of Messina Port Authority.
Messina
The assignment lasts four years
ACCIDENTS
Heavy lift vessel HMM Namu hit near the Strait of Hormuz
Seoul
The accident did not cause any casualties.
SHIPPING
DFDS's quarterly financial performance deteriorates
Copenhagen
The fleet's rolling stock is growing. Passenger numbers are down 18%.
MEETINGS
From May 21st to 23rd, Ravenna will host "Deportibus - The Festival of Ports Connecting the World."
Ravenna
INDUSTRY
Kalmar records quarterly decline in new orders
Helsinki
In the January-March period, revenues increased by +5%
PORTS
Job openings are growing for the port companies of Trieste and Monfalcone.
Trieste
Delivery of a recognition plaque
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2026, Costamare's revenues decreased by -5.3%
Monk
Orders confirmed for 12 new 9,200 TEU vessels and four 3,100 TEU vessels
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