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September 2011




30/09/2011Local Genoese ask MSC to assume the former employees of the headquarters town of Ligabue
Signed an agreement for a year of layoffs




30/09/2011Yang Ming Line has taken in delivery a new portacontainer from 6.600 teu
The ship will be introduced in the service AW-5 that connects Asia with the coast oriental of the USA




30/09/2011Japan's MOL cuts economic forecast end of the period from April to September
Expected negative operating result and net result




30/09/2011Scorpio Tankers get a credit line to partially finance the construction of four ships
Has a value of $ 92 million




30/09/2011Saipem awarded new offshore E & C contracts worth 500 million euros
They are related to assets in Russia and Indonesia




30/09/2011Spediporto obtains from the For.Te bottom a financing for a professional formative project
Involved about 30 companies and 200 dependent for a total of 1.000 hours of formation shared in seven various didactic withins




30/09/2011Last month, the volume of containers transported by CSAV's fleet grew by 4.3%
In the first eight months of 2011 the increase was 28.1%




29/09/2011The TAR Salerno at the end of 2015 confirms the extension of concessions on the wharves of the port port Campania
The judges believe that the intent of the EU to eliminate any advantage to outgoing concession-holder and ensure broad competition was complied with by the national standard




29/09/2011The shareholders' meeting appoints the board of directors Premuda
Also appointed the statutory auditors




29/09/2011Project for the construction of floating power plants that produce green energy
It was presented by the group Europam




29/09/2011In the port of they grow the goods in container and they diminish the bulk
In the first eight months of the 2011 from Liguria port of call it has enlivened 11.638.049 tons of goods (- 3.2%)




29/09/2011Agreement to create a new cluster of shipbuilding in Saint Petersburg
It was signed by the city and the Russian group, the marine mechanics United Shipbuilding Corporation




29/09/2011Loan of EUR 60 million from the EIB for the new container terminal in Cadiz
The total cost of the works amounted to 137.7 million euros




29/09/2011Trasportounito announces the postponement of the strike to the period October 24 to 28
Scheduled meetings and meetings throughout Italy to explain the reasons for the protest




29/09/2011FITA-CNA ready to battle to the recovery of contributions paid for Sistri
The association will seek a meeting with Environment Minister Prestigiacomo and Commissions




29/09/2011Cooperation agreement between the Port Authority of Genoa and New York - New Jersey
Its aim is to build an alliance to intercept the traffic from the Far East




29/09/2011New program to assist victims of maritime piracy
It is funded by the Seafarers 'Trust International Transport Workers' Federation and by The TK Foundation




28/09/2011COSCO confirms the interest for the privatization of the Port of Piraeus
The Chinese shipping group could acquire 23.1% equity




28/09/2011Sun (CGIL): Excess of improvisation in the political debate on the future of Italian ports
"It would be good to oppose - says the general secretary of the union - a proposal acceptable to all members of the port work"




28/09/2011Without delay is the realization of dredging in the port of Livorno
This was confirmed by the Regional Minister for Transport Ceccobao responding to a question Councillor Taradash




28/09/2011Chavez has nationalized the shipping company Conferry
The decision was criticized by the Governor of the State of Nueva Esparta and the president of Fedecamaras




28/09/2011The State Council Development discuss the critical issues of the port of Taranto
The President of the Province Florido: "We must avoid the worst and that is the downsizing of trade"




28/09/2011Today were inaugurated the new platforms 8 and 9 of the Port of Felixstowe
Provide berths for a total of 730 linear meters with water depth of -16 meters




27/09/2011Single-issue meetings to study the development of port traffic in Naples
The goal is to make infrastructural assumed consistent with the expectations of the port community




27/09/2011The PSA-ABG Consortium has won the race for the fourth container terminal at the port of Jawaharlal Nehru
The new plant will have a traffic capacity of 4.8 million TEUs a year




27/09/2011RFI Agreement - Port Authority of Genoa to develop the rail service to the port
Planned upgrading and improving the intermodality boat / train




27/09/2011The Port Authority of the East Coast will participate in Expo 2011
The salon, which specializes in the protection of the coast and the sea, will open its doors tomorrow at the Fiera di Ferrara




27/09/2011TUI Cruises orders a new cruise ship of 97.000 tons of tonnage to STX Finland
The store clerk includes an option for the construction of a second unit




27/09/2011Fincantieri anticipates a project for the realization of "navalizzati" systems for the treatment of urban solid waste
Previewed the construction of two not automotive floating platforms to place itself in "protected" waters




27/09/2011Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has taken delivery of the ship garages Parsifal
It is the second of four units of class "Mark V"




27/09/2011Friday a conference in Milan to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Master in Yacht Design at the Politecnico
It is organized in collaboration with the Athens




26/09/201151ª the edition of International the Nautical Hall will hold on 9 October from the 1° to the Fair of Genoa
To the manifestation to 1,300 exhibitors and 2,000 boats will participate




26/09/2011ICFTU Friuli Venezia Giulia UniCredit defends the project for the Trieste-Monfalcone superporto
We have to protect him - said the general secretary of the union Fania - "the inertia of institutions, from those who continue to wash their hands, from the Province of Gorizia, and before him to other scippino"




26/09/2011Paul Cuneo, chairman of the Foreign Trade Ligure
Vice-Presidents have Abbo Marino and Victor Doria Lamba




26/09/2011Christened the first of four new ships with ro-twin group Ignazio Messina & C.
The investment is worth more than $ 300 million




26/09/2011GEFCO expanding the agreement on social responsibility by extending it to 24 branches
Since 2006, has so far been translated into more than 300 concrete actions




26/09/2011The Italian road transport on the warpath
Cna-Fita Trasportounito and urge the Government to implement measures to prevent the collapse of the sector




26/09/2011Bolloré orders four new ship-to-shore cranes Kalmar
The lifting equipment will be installed in some West African ports




26/09/2011Baptized two new very large carrier hours of the Brazilian mining group Vale
The "Vale Italy" will be used primarily for transporting iron ore between Brazil and the steel plant in Taranto




26/09/2011Conference on infrastructure for the North West Italian
Will be held tomorrow in Genoa




26/09/2011Inaugurated in the port of Genoa's new cruise quay of 340 meters
The Port Authority has invested 13 million euros in the work




26/09/2011The Ligurian ports have participated in Intermodal Africa
Forcieri met the deputy director of the National Association of Moroccan Ports




26/09/2011Sevel uses the port of Vasto for the marine shipment of the vans towards the markets
In last the fifteen days in from Abruzzo port they have been boarded on ships ro-ro more than 2.000 vehicles




23/09/2011Alfonso Maria Rossi Brigante is the new president of the Foundation Institute of Culture Maritime Port of Trieste
The body has the duty to promote cultural heritage of the Old Port and to contribute to the development of the maritime port




23/09/2011Memorandum of Understanding between the port of Livorno and the Agence Nationale des Ports of Morocco
Aims to develop the competitiveness of ports




23/09/2011Cooperation agreement between Saipem and United Shipbuilding Corporation
It is related to the development of oil and gas projects in Russia and other countries




23/09/2011Brointermed Lines restores regular services on the main Libyan ports
In a first phase will be guaranteed the ports on commercial ports




23/09/2011Named senator Massidda president of the Harbour Authority of Cagliari
I decree of the minister of Infrastructures and the Transports, Altero Matteoli




23/09/2011In Genoa the day of protest of the workers CSAV Agency Italy and Transitalia
The two companies occupy a total of 104 people in Genoa




23/09/2011Pessimism optimistic economists of the WTO
Turn down to +5.8% growth forecast of world trade in 2011




23/09/2011A day of professional development in the field of foreign trade
Organized by the Studio Toscano, will be held October 5 in Parma




23/09/2011CMHI, Aitken Spence and SLPA will realize a new container terminal in the port of Columbus
Agreement A.P. Møller-Mærsk - Merchants Group Lowers - Guangzhou Port Group Co. for the third phase of the container terminal of the port of Nansha




23/09/2011Inaugurated the new headquarters of SBB CFF FFS International Cargo to Olten
In the first six months of this year the company has made to travel beyond 15.000 freight trains




23/09/2011Eimskip orders two new portacontainer from 875 teu
They will be constructed by the Chinese ship yard Rongcheng Shenfei Shipbuilding Co.




23/09/2011Confapi Transportation looks forward to elucidate tax deposits
Tarica "to generate additional compliance costs for importers and then pour on the final consumer products"




23/09/2011Nono Laboratorio Internazionale d' Architettura on the topic "Gioia Tauro, Rosarno, San Ferdinando and the harbour area"
It will be opened tomorrow. To the progettuale activity to conferences and lessons will come abreast




22/09/2011Cut the first sheet of the new cruise ship Norwegian Breakaway
The shipyard Meyer Werft will build the twin well "Norwegian Getaway"




22/09/2011In light increase the traffic of the goods in the port of Barcelona in August
Stable the goods several; increment of the liquid bulk and decrease of those solid ones. Passengers +13%




22/09/2011Changing of the guard at the top of the Port of Gioia Tauro
Visit at the headquarters of the Port Authority of commanders and Andronaco Tomat




22/09/2011Bill Dominican government for the privatization of all national ports
The goal is to attract resources for the modernization of economic infrastructure




22/09/2011Agreement A.P. Møller-Mærsk - Pelindo II for the harbour infrastructure development in Indonesia
The understanding is signed yesterday to Copenhagen




22/09/2011Jerry Bridges is the new chairman of the American Association of Port Authorities
Will cover the 2011-2012 period in office




22/09/2011Agreement between the Marches and Umbria regions for infrastructure development
Sviluppumbria Interporto Marche Spa and will continue to manage jointly the structure of the Interporto Marche and develop intermodal traffic




21/09/2011Companies du Ponant order a cruise ship to Fincantieri
It will have a tonnage of 10.700 tons and will be delivered in June 2013




21/09/2011Venice participants embark on the fourteenth Pharaohs Rally
One of the four ferry piers of the new terminal "Mediterranean" will be dedicated to the Egyptian market




21/09/2011Today in the port of Livorno the Livorno Reefer is inaugurated Terminal
Previewed a annual traffic of 400.000 tons of goods with an initial forecast of 100.000 tons




21/09/2011Two days of studying the impact of climate change on ports
Meeting of Experts held in Geneva by UNCTAD




21/09/2011The South African Remgro will acquire 22% of the port and shipping company Grindrod
Planning a capital increase worth about $ 256 million




21/09/2011GNV opened its own training center in collaboration with the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation
Will be defined, inter alia, a catalog of training proposals submitted to other companies




21/09/2011Assoporti calls on the government intervention in favor of Italian ports and the implementation of reforms "zero cost"
Reiterated the request for granting of financial autonomy with recognition of the plus point of VAT established by the Budget Maneuver




20/09/2011DB Schenker new intermodal terminal in northern Italy
Dinizzano is located in the province of Reggio Emilia




20/09/2011Costamare buys two portacontainer of the MSC fleet
Extended the period of chartering of others six ships. Obtained loans in order to finance the construction of five unit from 8.800 teu




20/09/2011The cruise group Carnival has recorded increases in revenues and results during the summer
Arison: We have a solid base of operations for the first half of 2012




20/09/2011Thursday and Friday in Livorno the conference "Port Livorno new gateway between the Mediterranean and European economic centers of gravity"
The meeting will focus on opportunities for development and cooperation with Morocco




20/09/2011The USW calls on the government Fincantieri Muggiano news on acquisitions of orders for Brazil
Meeting in the Marche region on the prospects of the Ancona shipyard




20/09/2011The European Commission has approved aid HSH Nordbank for 30 billion euros
The German bank has committed itself, inter alia, to limit its market share in the shipping sector funding




20/09/2011The terminalista group Middle Eastern Gulftainer will invest in the development of the Russian port of Ust-Luga
It will be constituted joint venture with Ust-Luga Co.




19/09/2011Signed a pact of legality for the construction of the platform Maersk at Vado Ligure
Will set up a monitoring group that will deal with contracts worth over 20 thousand euros




19/09/2011The priority project Baltic Committee 23 - Vienna, will be extended to the Adriatic port system
The Councillor for Traffic and Transportation in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Veneto Cancian Riccardi and MEP have met with the head unit for TEN-T in the direction of Community Transport




19/09/2011Saipem has been awarded new contracts worth $ 500 million
Are related to drilling activities at sea and ashore




19/09/2011Christened a new portacontainer from 7.100 teu of Hamburg Süd
The ship is introduced in the Asia service - South Africa - coast oriental of South America




19/09/2011GEFCO tip on the web for new campaign
Renewed the websites of the logistics group




19/09/2011Partnership of the American subsidiaries of Maersk Line and Rickmers-Line in breakbulk and project cargo
We will use two ships of a new multipurpose building that will beat the American flag




19/09/2011NOL records an ulterior deterioration of the hires
Last month the medium hire for container feu has been pairs to 2.559 dollars (- 20%)




19/09/2011Federmar-Cisal asks Italy Maritime compliance with the rules for the adaptation of organic
A proposal for salary increases




19/09/2011The shipowning group Messina is gradually restoring the ports of call in Libya
The ship "Thebeland" is landed to Benghazi. Programmed the reactivation of the touched ones to Tripoli, Misurata and El Khoms




19/09/2011Tomorrow in Trieste will open the 15 th edition of the International Conference on Computer Applications in Shipbuilding
Will be held at the Savoia Excelsior Palace Hotel




19/09/2011Difficult times for the Italian tourist ports
Perocchio: must first resolve the dispute on the retroactivity of State fees




19/09/2011First workshop of the project interim recovery of sediments resulting from dredging port
It will be held tomorrow in Rome




16/09/2011Introduced the first tourist map of the port of Genoa
Genoa Port Map has been prepared to introduce the joint and the richness of the port to all "non-employees to work"




16/09/2011RINA is celebrating its 150 anniversary in China
In the Asian nation the Italian company has certified more than 300 companies




16/09/2011On 10 and 11 November in Genoa will host the third edition of Port & ShippingTech
The program provides, inter alia five scientific conferences, specialized workshops and an exhibition area




16/09/2011Assologistica invites the Agency of the Entrances to make clarity on the warehouses VAT
It urges - the association explains - to avoid ulterior migrations of national traffics to advantage of other European areas




15/09/2011Cooperation agreement between the ports of Barcelona and Shanghai
It was signed this morning by the presidents of the two airports




15/09/2011Last month the traffic of the container in the port of Hong Kong has grown of 3.2%
In the first eight months of the 2011 Asian port of call it has enlivened 16.148.000 teu (+3.7%)




15/09/2011Massimo Provinciali is the new general secretary of the Harbour Authority of Livorno
The Harbour Committee has rejected the demand for the Forship group to operate in self-handler




15/09/2011Asciano confirms its intention not to make the demerger of Patrick and PN Rail
In the year ended last June 30 the division of terminal has handled 2.6 million containers (-4.5%)




15/09/2011Last month the container traffic in Chinese ports rose by 9.3%
In the first eight months of this year growth was 11, 9%




15/09/2011DFDS ro-pax detects the route Paldiski-Kapellskär the Baltic Scandinavian Lines
The two companies have agreed to form a joint venture for the shipping agency business




15/09/2011In August the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles is diminished of 5.3%
Decrease of the imports and the empty ones




14/09/2011Boluda Lines connecting Cape Verde Portugal, Spain and Italy Via Las Palmas
Programmed rate of at least three calls per month




14/09/2011The European Commission adopted a proposal for a directive on the training of seafarers
The goal is to align Community legislation with recent updates of international standards




14/09/2011Next friday to Genoa will hold the eleventh edition of the Shipbrokers and Shipagents Dinner
I attended 2,500 hosts in representation almost 1,100 coming companies from 39 nations. For the next events it is under consideration the realization of a Fair of the Shipping




14/09/2011Decided contraction of the traffic of the container in the port of Long Beach in August
535,929 teu (- 12.3% are enlivened)




14/09/2011Minister Matteoli Commissioner Kallas to confirm the priority of the Corridor 1 Berlin-Palermo
The President of the Sicilian Region Barroso has asked for clarification at the technical meeting scheduled for next Tuesday




13/09/2011In July the traffic of the goods in the port of Genoa is diminished of 1.7%
The passengers are dropped of consisting 16.2% because of bending (- 19.9%) to the terminal ferry




13/09/2011Last month the traffic of the goods in the port of Venice has grown of 2.3%
In the period of 12 months september 2010 - August 2011 the traffic of the container has reached the quota record of 441.000 teu (+18.7%)




13/09/2011The last statistical surveys of the International Transport Forum confirm a deterioration of the macroeconomic framework
Down the commercial exchanges for marine and aerial way of EU and the USA with the nations of ASEAN




13/09/2011Meeting the Friuli Venezia Giulia - Monfalcone port entrepreneurs on the future of the airport
Sharing and full support for the project initiated by the Region to establish by law an agency is able to activate and manage the "plate" port and logistics




13/09/2011In the first eight months of the 2011 port of Singapore container (+4.4% has enlivened 19.847.600)
The traffic of the goods is piled altogether to 358.731.200 tons (+6.6%)




13/09/2011The Luksic group and Claro sign a deal for control of the Chilean shipping company CSAV
The two sides are the group parent company which owns 41.26% of the properties




12/09/2011At the end of the month Nordana will restore the ports of call to Benghazi
The Libyan port is touched by the service that connects the coast oriental of the USA and Central America with the Mediterranean




12/09/2011Yes, the Advisory Commission to the establishment of the port of Savona Vado Grendi
Canadian authorize a decree for the immediate operation of the company




12/09/2011WWF and Oxfam propose the application of a "carbon price" paid by the shipping
Amount to $ 25 for each ton of bunker fuel




12/09/2011The RSU's Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente calls for a diversification of production
The last cruise ship under construction at the plant will be completed next March




12/09/2011Last month in the Suez Canal they are journeyed 1,537 ships (- 7.4%)
The volume of the cargo has grown of 5.8% to beyond 61,2 million tons




09/09/2011New Marine Service Centre at Rolls-Royce in the port of Hamburg
In the structure will work up to 70 people




09/09/2011STX Well Intervention Vessel Finland will build two for the group Eide Marine Services
The contract has a value of more than 300 million euros




09/09/2011In August, passenger traffic in the ports of Olbia and Golfo Aranci decreased by 27%
In the first eight months of 2011 the decline was 24% of the total




09/09/2011The Round Table of international shipping associations calls for the establishment of a UN military force to combat piracy
It is necessary - have stressed BIMCO, ICS / ISF, Intercargo and Intertanko - a new and firm strategy, since the current approach does not work




09/09/2011Mitsui A 99.12% stake in International Portek
The offer ended last Wednesday




09/09/2011STX Pan Ocean gets a loan of 510 million dollars for the construction of ships
It will be used to build 16 units for the transport of wood pulp under the contract with the Brazilian Fiber




09/09/2011Last month the traffic of the container in the port of Kaohsiung has grown of 4.6%
In the first eight months of the 2011 port of call it has enlivened 6.396.589 teu (+5.1%)




08/09/2011DCNS Agreement - KND for the promotion, development and marketing of fast patrol boats in South Africa
The objective of the agreement is to respond effectively to the needs of the South African Navy




08/09/2011Growth in operating income of the railway SBB CFF FFS due to extraordinary income
In the first half revenues grew by 2.7%




08/09/2011In 2013 the European Commission will present a new package of measures for ports
Proposals on the reduction of bureaucracy, port services and the transparency of funding




08/09/2011In the first half of 2011, freight traffic in the ports of the United Kingdom rose by 4%
In the second quarter growth was 6%




08/09/2011The OECD confirms the arrest of the economic recovery in major industrialized economies
Padoan, "increased the risk of incurring the near future in a phase of negative growth"




08/09/2011Within a year the port of Gioia Tauro will have an office of maritime health
It will be a quality control laboratory is also equipped for testing of imported goods




07/09/2011The Port Authority Port Authority Board unanimously approved the Levant 2011-2013 POT
Provides, inter alia, a strategy of consolidation of the "niche" market to which the ports of the Levant, and refer a number of adjustments infrastructure




07/09/2011The ports of Koper, Stockholm and Thessaloniki in the ESP Award shortlist
The prize winner will be announced on November 9




07/09/2011Royal Caribbean International signed an agreement with the government of Xiamen and China World Cruises
The agreement provides for the use for four months in China in 2012 the cruise ship "Legend of the Seas"




07/09/2011Completed the new road system in the port of Salerno
Separation of the flow of vehicles entering and leaving from the airport




07/09/2011From the port of Gioia Tauro, an appeal for the release of Francis Azzarà
The young volunteer Emergency Calabrese was captured in Nyala in South Darfur




07/09/2011Agreement of collaboration between the associations of the shippers of Genoa and Amburgo
The understanding is signed today in the German city




07/09/2011Navantia will carry out the participations of modernization of the cruise ship Splendour of the Seas
The work will be realized near the yard of Cadice, than the next year it will restructure others two ships of the American company




07/09/2011Transnet buy seven new ship-to-shore crane of ZPMC
Will be installed at Pier 2 of the Durban Container Terminal




06/09/2011In the first half of 2011 global revenues of Turkish Ports Holding increased by 117%
Operating income increased by 109%




06/09/2011The government of the Australian state of New South Wales announced the forthcoming privatization of Port Botany
The race will be completed within the first half of 2013




06/09/2011In the French shipyard of Saint-Nazaire has started the construction of the luxury cruise ship MS Europa 2
The units will be completed in the spring of 2013




06/09/2011Boustead Heavy Industries Ltd. Corporation will yield the control of the yard of Topic to the Republic of the Ghana
Negotiations with the government African in order to sell 60% of the capital stock of Shipyard Topic




05/09/2011Started the completion of the preparations of the new flagship of MSC Cruises
"MSC Divine" will be launched next May




05/09/2011Transmec Group opens a branch in Romania
It is based in Brasov, Transylvania




05/09/2011The future of tourist ports and nautical is threatened by some economic measures under consideration of the government
Albertoni (UCINA): "voices of absurd and strongly demagogic proposals are circulated". Perocchio (Assomarinas): the provisions "could, to fall, to give the "final blow" also to the Italian tourist portualità"




05/09/2011CSAV clearly closes the first half of 2011 with liabilities of 519,1 million dollars
For the entire exercise anniversary a "very meaningful loss" is previewed. New increase of capital of 1,2 billion dollars




05/09/2011Evergreen Line moved some lines from the port of Taranto to the Piraeus
New configurations of the CES services, and NAF ADL2




02/09/2011At the start the negotiations for the renewal of the contract of the crew to Italy Marittima
The goal is to engage Federmar-Cisal the company especially in the workforce




02/09/2011Odfjell acquires a share Noord Natie Terminals terminal operator company in Antwerp
Expected to increase the capacity of the Belgian




02/09/2011The Port of Melbourne ended the financial year 2010-11 with a series of records
In the year were handled 2.39 million containers (+7.0%)




02/09/2011Allocated two million euros for urgent dredging operations in the port of Pescara
The Abruzzo has already placed the order for payment




01/09/2011The American Association of Port Authorities asked not to cut the federal resources allocated to ports
Sent a letter to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction




01/09/2011In the first half of Minoan Lines has accumulated a net loss of 24.8 million euros
Growth in traffic on routes between Greece and Italy




01/09/2011Down the results of the cruise and hotel Louis
In the cruise industry revenues declined by 14.5%




01/09/2011Algiers containerships adds to the rotation of the intra-Mediterranean service
The line is operated with four container




01/09/2011Confirmed the reduction of 90% of the anchor duty for the transhipment in the port of Cagliari
Confirmed the full effectiveness of I decree n. 51/2011
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The reform that was supposed to reduce the fragmentation of ports
Taranto
From the transition from 24 Port Authorities to 15 AdSPs to the entry of Gallipoli into the Taranto system: Italy continues to add ports
The port of Genoa closed the third quarter with growth, while freight traffic remained stable in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Port of Ravenna, September slows down
Ravenna
In the first nine months of 2026, freight traffic remained above last year's levels
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Ankara
Bulk carrier passages halved in the third quarter. The decline in the Dardanelles was more moderate (-12.8%), while container ships held steady.
In the third quarter, Eurokai terminals handled a record traffic of 3.9 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In the first nine months of 2026 the total was over 11.3 million TEUs (+8.7%)
Maritime ETS: Brussels says the system is working. Ports fear traffic flight.
Brussels
The Commission's latest report for 2025 reports a 4% drop in emissions and compliance above 99%. However, it provides no new data on the risk of tax evasion.
Yang Ming's revenues grew by 52.4% in the third quarter
Keelung
A continuation of favorable conditions for shipping is expected in the latter part of 2026
US-China trade easing also involves ports and shipyards
Beijing
Beijing extends suspension of port charges on US vessels and investigation into the impact of the US measures on its maritime industry
Alfa Laval Acquires Navtor for $700 Million
Lund/Egersund
The Norwegian company providing digital solutions for shipping will be integrated into the Ocean division of the Swedish group
Boluda Towage acquires Dutch towing company Muller Dordrecht
Dordrecht/Valencia
It has a fleet of 16 tugboats and eight barges
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Cairo
Growth of +86.8% in tonnage and +94.1% in transit rights
Rail, space, and the environment are among the priorities emerging from meetings on the new Port Planning Scheme for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado.
Genoa
The first phase of the AdSP's listening process has concluded with 65 hearings and over 120 stakeholders involved.
Fincantieri signs agreements with JA Solutions, Navantia, and Naval Group
Paris
Intensive collaboration with the Danish company in the field of advanced modular and containerized systems for reconfigurable naval units
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Copenhagen
In the third quarter, volumes fell by -0.8%, but tariffs and congestion raised Ocean's EBIT to 2.6 billion
From Egypt to Morocco, passing through Gioia Tauro: does the ETS shift containers to non-EU ports?
Brussels
A study promoted by Assarmatori sees signs of transfer already underway and calls for corrections
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen records a third quarter with record revenues which, however, grow less than costs
Lysaker
Slight decrease in the volumes of vehicles transported by the fleet
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
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Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
Tardino appointed President of the ESPO Committee for the Outermost Regions and Islands
Palermo
In Brussels, Raffaele Fitto will discuss the strategic issues of Italian ports.
Denmark's DFDS posts record quarterly revenue
Copenhagen
In the period July-September the group's ships transported 10.1 million linear metres of rolling stock and 2.1 million passengers (-3.6%)
In Montenegrin ports, cargo volumes are decreasing while passengers are increasing.
Podgorica
Traffic with Italy is declining
Ansis Zeltins has been re-elected president of the European Sea Ports Organisation.
Brussels
The Icelandic Ports Association has joined ESPO
This year Blu Navy recorded a growth of +12% in passengers transported
Portoferraio
Transported vehicles also increased (+11%)
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Uiltrasporti, the Democratic Party's commitment to amendments for port and maritime work is welcomed.
Rome
It is the only political force - the union underlines - that has responded to our requests for a meeting so far.
In the first nine months of 2026, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +1.7%
Rome
The Bank of Italy's economic update on Calabria's economy
FS Engineering and Sogesid have signed an agreement to develop infrastructure projects in Italy and abroad.
Rome
National focus on port infrastructure, logistics systems, and mobility-related infrastructure
The Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has suspended the increases in maritime training center fees.
Rome
CONFORMAR and ANIFORMAR's request for precautionary measures has been granted. The hearing on the merits is scheduled for March 16.
Global Ship Lease revenues up 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026.
Athens
New $1 billion credit line to finance 15 new container ships
The Papagno Course at Assagenti has trained over a thousand young maritime agents and brokers
Genoa
It has been provided nationally since 2017
AIRIDEA, a new Genoa-Marseille air link with the support of Genova Industrie Navali
Genoa
Service designed to facilitate work-related travel between the two cities
Fincantieri and Republikorp form joint venture to strengthen Indonesia's shipbuilding industry.
Paris
The Propeller Club Port of Sardinia was established today in Cagliari
Genoa
It is the 27th Club of the national association which includes over 1,600 members
India's Adani Ports acquires Dutch terminal operator Evos
Ahmedabad/Amsterdam
Transaction worth 2.56 billion euros
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
Hamburg
Interferry's board of directors has been renewed.
Victoria
Appointments at the association's 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
DIS reports earnings growth in the third quarter of 2026
Luxembourg
After the boom in the second quarter, profitability remains at high levels
Arsenio Dominguez will continue to lead the IMO until the end of 2031.
London
The Council has decided. The appointment must be ratified by the assembly.
DHL grows in the third quarter, with Express and Forwarding driving revenue and profits.
Bonn
Revenue of 22.7 billion euros (+12.6%) and EBIT of 1.7 billion (+16.2%)
The EU General Court has annulled the withdrawal of recognition from the Russian naval register
Luxembourg
The investment ban and transaction ban remain in force
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
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FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
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
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
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Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
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