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August 2012




31/08/2012Collapse of the volume of transactions of the Greek company Anek Lines
In the first six months of the 2012 revenues they are diminished of 28.9%




31/08/2012Minoan Lines reduces the semiannual liabilities
Revenues down of 14.9% in the first six months of 2012




31/08/2012In according to trimester 2012 Yang Ming it is returned to the profit
the first half of the year has been archived item with a double net loss regarding the first semester of 2011




31/08/2012In the first semester of this year the profit clearly of Singamas is diminished of 62.0%
The revenues are dropped of 13.4%




31/08/2012The shipowning group Evergreen archivia according to trimester with a result clearly of positive sign
In entire the first semester of 2012 recorded a net loss of 2,4 billion dollars of Taiwan




30/08/2012Chinese CMHI has bought 50% of the society that will realize the Lomé Container Terminal
The quota is yielded by Terminal Investment Ltd. (group MSC), that it maintains remaining 50%. In the first semester the 2012 profit clearly of CMHI is diminished of 45.3%




30/08/2012Unifeeder buys Feederlink
the agreement with Irish Continental Group previews the payment of 29 million euros




30/08/2012Hard accentuation of the semiannual net loss of China COSCO
In the first semester of this year the revenues of the Chinese group are increased of 1.3%




30/08/2012Boarded to Shanghai two new destined cranes of dock to the VTE of the port of Genoa
The means of raising will reach in from Liguria port of call November




30/08/2012In the first semester of 2012 China Shipping Lines Container it records a doubling of the net loss
The revenues are increased of 9.6%




29/08/2012DP World closes first semester 2012 with an light increment of the economic results
The revenues are piled to 1,53 billion dollars (+1.8% and +9.9% to constant currency)




29/08/2012The EU commission proposes the creation of a digital map of the European seabeds
One of the head physicians objectives is to realize new opportunities of offered increase and occupation from the seas and the oceans




29/08/2012The Harbour Authority of Venice anticipates a volume of ideas and projects in order to return the cruises to impact zero for the city
The publication "To Venice from the Sea. The Cruises", published by Marsilio, are centralized on the discussed topic about the arrival of the cruise ships in the lagoon city




29/08/2012Last month the Chinese marine ports have enlivened 13,5 million container (+4.5%)
In the first seven months of the 2012 traffic it is piled to 89,0 million teu (+7.7%)




29/08/2012CNA-Fita faces the topic of the beloved fuel with the representatives of the government
Franchini: there will be other encounters in order to verify the praticabilità of the proposals that the CNA-Fita has introduced last April




29/08/2012In the first half of 2012 Premuda it has achieved a net loss of 6,6 million euros
An improvement of the market in the second half of the year of the year is not attended




28/08/2012The port of Trieste is proposed as towing of the development of the macroregion of Nord
the president of the Harbour Authority, Marina Monassi, has met the governors of the Lombardy and the Friuli Venice Julia




28/08/2012Contraction of the result clearly of COSCO Pacific because of the decrease of the performances of participated the CIMC
In the first half of the 2012 harbour terminal of the Chinese group they have enlivened 26.876.860 container (+10.8%)




28/08/2012Zim returns to record a quarterly operating result of positive sign
In the first semester of the 2012 fleet of portacontainer of the Israeli company container (+2% has transported 1.173.000)




28/08/2012Down the transalpine traffic goods because of the economic crisis and of the closing of Saint Gottardo
In the first semester of the 2012 the goods transported on the road or railroad through the Swiss Alps has been pairs to 19,6 million tons (- 6.5%)




28/08/2012In the first semester of the 2012 profit clearly adjusted of Bureau Veritas it has grown of 15.2%
the operating result of the division Marine is diminished of 3.9%




27/08/2012Towards the breach of the Gulf agreement of Aden Ports Corporation - DP World
In 2008 to joint venture the management of the container was entrusted terminal of the port of Aden




27/08/2012Safmarine yields 51% of Ocean Africa Container Lines to Grindrod
the South African group stops the entire property of the company




27/08/2012In the 2013 cruise ship Mein Schiff 2 of TUI Cruises it will land to the port of Bari
The unit, that it transports two thousand passengers, will carry out 12 ports of call




27/08/2012Decided contraction of the economic results of Chinese CIMC
In the first semester of this year the revenues are diminished of 25.0% and the profit clearly is dropped of 63.9%




27/08/2012CKYH-the Green Alliance will reduce to ability to hold offered on the route Asia - North Europe
The number of the spins will be diminished by five to four




24/08/2012In the first semester of the 2012 traffic enlivened from the port of it is diminished of 9.8%
Decrease of the goods containerized and the liquid bulk. In increase bulk conventional sand banks and goods




24/08/2012OOIL agrees the dismissal of the taken one in delivery of two new portacontainer from 8.600 teu
They are ordered to the ship yards Lowers Shipbuilding Trading Co. and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co.




24/08/2012Chinese CSSC has instituted a branch for the logistics in the field of the shipbuilding
The objective is to improve the efficiency of the supplies, supplyings and the deliveries




24/08/2012Vopak archivia first semester 2012 with a profit clearly of 193,4 million euros (- 26%)
Shell will be the first customer of the new terminal LNG Break Bulk of Vopak and Gasunie to Rotterdam




23/08/2012Green light of the EU to joint venture Marquard & Bahls - Tidy for the supply of LNG as fuel for the ships
the activity of the society will be carried out in the main ports localized in the areas of control of the emissions of north-western Europe




23/08/2012The European norms have determined an improvement of the quality of the air in the ports of the EU
It finds the Joint Research Centre, that it has lead a specific investigation in 2009 and 2010 having used a monitoring station on the cruise ship "Costa Pacifica"




23/08/2012Christened two new portacontainer from 8.452 teu of the Evergreen
The taiwanese group will take in delivery the first seven of the 30 new ships of class L within the end of this year




22/08/2012Last month the traffic in the port of Barcelona is diminished of 6.6%
In the first seven months of the 2012 bending it has been of 5.5%




22/08/2012Russia has entered to take part of the World Trade Organization
The adhesion - it has emphasized European commissioner De Gucht - will offer enormous opportunities is to the Russian enterprises that to those Europeans




22/08/2012In the first half of the 2012 port of Rotterdam it has enlivened 222 million tons of goods (+3.2%)
The exports are increased of 7.8% and the imports of 1.3%




22/08/2012The economic performances of Lower Shipping Development Co. they turn to the negative
the company has closed the first semester of this year with a net loss of 461,2 million yuan




21/08/2012Ship yards P+S Werften towards the state of insolvency
Angela Merkel confirmation that the company cannot more count on the economic support of the State




21/08/2012Dockwise clearly closes the first semester of 2012 with a profit of 600 thousand dollars
According to trimester it has been archived item with a net loss of 8,4 million dollars




21/08/2012DFDS accusation the impact of the economic recession in Europe
the shipowning group previews to conclude 2012 with an inferior operating profit to the waits




21/08/2012CMA CGM embarks three politicians in own board of directors
They are the former Bussereau secretary of state, the former chief of staff Pierre Mongin and former Lebanese minister Jihad Azour




21/08/2012Marine Petroleum aegean will start activity of bunkeraggio in the port of Hong Kong
A first lighter will be transferred the next month from the port of Singapore to the Chinese port of call




20/08/2012The Convention on the marine job, 2006 will take effect between a year
It is ratified by 31 nations




20/08/2012Stable the economic results of the terminalista group Asian Terminals
First closed semester of 2012 with a profit of clearly 779,0 million weight Philippine




20/08/2012In the first half of the 2011 profit clearly of the Sinotrans Chinese it is diminished of 9.7%
The revenues have grown of 12.4%




17/08/2012In according to Global trimester Ship Lease it has totaled a profit clearly of 7,5 million dollars
The revenues are cresciuiti of 1.2% to 39,2 million dollars




17/08/2012Régional Lines Container returns to the profit
In according to trimester of the 2012 fleet of the company container (- 11% has transported 554,505)




17/08/2012Horizon Lines closes the first semester with a net loss of 78,6 million dollars
The revenues are increased of 8.1% to 534,3 million dollars




17/08/2012In the first half the traffic of the goods in the Swiss Rhenish ports has grown of 34.7%
The imports are piled to 3.268.594 tons (+43.6%) and the exports to 434.327 tons (- 9.4%)




17/08/2012In the first half of the 2012 Port Vancouver Meter it has enlivened a traffic of 62,3 million tons of goods
Increase of 6.0%




17/08/2012MISC has closed second trimester 2012 with an increment of 31.1% of the profit of the running activities
The revenues are diminished of 4.0%




16/08/2012To July the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles has grown of 5.5%, while to Long Beach it is dropped of 8.8%
In the first seven months of the 2012 two ports they have enlivened respective 4.736.579 teu (+6.3%) and 3.344.251 teu (- 5.5%)




16/08/2012Launched in the plant of Monfalcone of the Fincantieri the new flagship of Princess Cruises
The ship "Royal Princess" will to make one's debut on June 16, 2013 in the Mediterranean




16/08/2012Approved of the plan of liquidation of Marco Polo Seatrade introduced in the within of Chapter 11
Green light from the LAST Bankruptct Court for the Southern District of New York




16/08/2012The port of Bari previews to close the 2012 with a crocieristico traffic record
Waited for 630 thousand fleeting with the landings place of 213 ships




16/08/2012The traffic in the port of Amburgo grows thanks to the exports
In the first semester of this year the port of call has enlivened 65,8 million tons of goods (+2.7%), of which 28,4 million tons to boarding (+6.4%). Decrease of 7.6% of the containerized trade with China




16/08/2012Christened a new portacontainer from 7.100 teu of Hamburg Süd
the ship is constructed by the South Korean Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co.




16/08/2012Fourth consecutive month of the reduction of the traffic of the container in the port of Hong Kong
In the first seven months of the 2012 Asian port of call it has enlivened 13.724.000 teu (- 2.6%)




16/08/2012From the fusion of Intermarine and Scan-Trans a fleet of beyond 50 ships heavy-lift attendant is born
the volume of transactions of the new company will be of beyond 500 million dollars




16/08/2012Deterioration of the economic results of navalmeccanico group STX Europe
In the period April-june has confiscated new orders for 5,18 billion Norwegian crowns (- 37.2%)




16/08/2012The port of Bremen/Bremerhaven has established the own new record of semiannual traffic
In the first six months of the 2012 German port of call it has enlivened beyond 43,7 million tons of goods (+9.3%)




14/08/2012HHLA records a contraction of the rate of growth of the volumes and an improvement of the economic results
The German terminalista group has closed the second trimester with a profit after the taxes of 38,9 million euros (+39.4%)




14/08/2012Decided rise of the operating result of Hapag-Lloyd
The German company has closed the second trimester with a net loss of 7,3 million euros




14/08/2012Down the economic results of A.P. Møller-Mærsk although the return to the profit of Maersk Line
In according to trimester of the 2012 fleet of portacontainer of the group it has transported 2,2 million container from 40 ' recording a medium hire for feu of 3.014 dollars (+4.2%)




13/08/2012ACL has ordered five new ships with-ro of large-capacity to Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
They will be delivered in 2015




13/08/2012Traffic of the goods in the port of Zeebrugge down of 8.1%
In the first six months of this year the Belgian port of call has enlivened 22,5 million tons




13/08/2012In the first half of the 2012 harbour terminal of 2.697.735 ICTSI they have enlivened container (+9%)
In according to trimester the traffic it has grown of 4%




13/08/2012Last month the traffic of the goods enlivened from the port of Singapore is diminished of 5.2%
In the first seven months of the 2012 port of call it has enlivened altogether 314,6 million tons (+0.6%)




13/08/2012Shipping Corporation of India closes the period April-june with an accentuation of the net loss
The operating revenue is increased of 24.3%




13/08/2012To July the traffic of the container in the port of Kaohsiung is increased of 5.8%
In the first seven months of this year the increment has been of 2.0%




10/08/2012The Nautical Observatory National denunciation "a real escape from the nautical one"
The decrease of the presences in the Italian ports - the ONN emphasizes - can "involve the loss at least 10.000 places of job in the short times"




10/08/2012Hyundai Merchant Marine closes according to trimester with operating liabilities of 124,5 billion won
The revenues are increased of 13.7%




10/08/2012ICTSI signs the contract for the container terminal of the new Nigerian port of Tolaram Port@Lekki
the port of call will be realized with an investment of the total value of 1,4 billion dollars




10/08/2012The genoese companies of naval repair manifest worry for the delays in the dredging work
To risk the acquired store clerks from the societies




10/08/2012MSC Cruises previews to conclude summer 2012 with an increment of 18% of the passengers
The purchase of the travel moves itself more and more close of the departure




10/08/2012FuoriMuro has obtained the Certification of Safety and the qualification as Railway Enterprise
The society work the railway maneuvers in the port of Genoa




10/08/2012Hapag-Lloyd will introduce a eighth ship in service IOS Nord Europe - Indian subcontinent
The new spin will be inaugurated next 31 August




10/08/2012The most ancient British shipowning company is placed in liquidation
The Stephenson Clarke, founded in 1730, had yielded the last ship of the fleet to July




09/08/2012In the first semester of the 2012 traffic goods enlivened from the port of London it is diminished of 6%
the decrease is determined mainly by the reduction of the production of the refinery of Coryton




09/08/2012Assistance of European Bottom FEG to the workers of the ship yards of the Galizia that have lost the job
It has proposed the EU commission in order to help them to find a new occupation




09/08/2012Last month the marine traffic in the Suez Canal is diminished of 0.7%
The cargo volume on the ships in transit piled to 61,1 million tons (+3.9%), of which 31,6 million north-south (+14.7%) and 29,6 million in that south-north (- 5.5% transported in the direction)




09/08/2012The Greek Marine Petroleum Network Aegean disembarks in the port of Barcelona
Previewed the start of the activity of bunkeraggio at the beginning of the next year




09/08/2012The Panamanian government has approved of the increases of the rates for the transit of the ships through the Central American channel
They will take effect on October 1°, 2012 and on October 1°, 2013




09/08/2012It will be of 45 units the organic one of the enterprise authorized to the supply of temporary harbour job to Trieste
Started the appropriate procedure of contest




08/08/2012Renewed the board of directors of the Adriafer
President of the company who work railway handling in the port of Trieste is Vincenzo Agostinelli




08/08/2012The economic loss of group NOL is emphasized
In according to trimester of the 2012 revenues they are increased of 8.4%




08/08/2012In increase the traffic of the container in the port of Bari generated from the landings place of the MSC ships
This year is previewed a next traffic to 30.000 teu




08/08/2012Last Italy for the quality of infrastructures in a ranking of 26 European and extra-European nations
It evidences a relationship realized from the Office Studies of Confcommercio




08/08/2012In the first half of the 2012 traffic of the goods in the port of Taranto it is diminished of 7.9%
the decrease is attenuated by the increment of +9.4% of the bulk sand banks




08/08/2012




07/08/2012Published the ban of contest for the allocation of the Nautical Dock of Genoa
It is - it has emphasized the Harbour Authority - an important dowel to the realization of large the hub for the nautical one from diporto




07/08/2012Rejected to two resources against the allocation of the new Moin Container Terminal to APM Terminals
The start of the construction of the system will happen the next year




07/08/2012The port of Trieste records a traffic container record for the July month
By the beginning of 2012 an increment of +17% is recorded




07/08/2012In the first half of the 2012 profit clearly of Textainer it has grown of 7.7%
The volume of transactions is increased of 20.6%




07/08/2012In according to trimester of the 2012 traffic in the port of Gand it has grown of 1%
The volumes enlivened for marine way are diminished of 1.8%




07/08/2012In strong increase the economic results of SeaCube Container Leasing
In the first semester of the 2012 profit clearly it is increased of 25.9%




06/08/2012Boredoms (Confcommercio): Protocollo Transports is "a hard sandstone for the competitiveness" of Italy
As it has made France - it has explained - is necessary to ratify placing it a clause of guarantee to protection of the national interest




06/08/2012The Municipality of Ravenna asks the government a precise engagement on 60 million for the port
Benino - mayor Matteucci explains - the declaration of minister Passera, but is necessary to exceed those too much conditional




06/08/2012Launched in ship yard FSG of Flensburg before two ordered twin ships ro-ro from the Ulusoy Turk
With 208 meters it is the longest unit than this type constructed from the German navalmeccanico plant




06/08/2012To Kombiverkehr October it will inaugurate a new railway service between Kiel and Verona
Initially previewed two departures to the week in both the directions




06/08/2012In the first semester of this year the traffic of the goods in the port of Venice is dropped of 5.6%
The crocieristi are increased of 4.4%




03/08/2012Light decrease of the traffic of the passengers in the port of Bari in the first semester
the cruises have made to mark a +25%




03/08/2012The town council of Naples has approved of unanimously to the Town development plan of the port
de Magistris: an important page for the port of call is opened




03/08/2012Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl and Uiltrasporti reject the hypothesis of deregulation of the technical-nautical and harbour services
According to the unions, it is the hour to end it with attempts of somewhat imaginative applications of law 84/94




03/08/2012Assigned to the contest for the reclamation and the escavo of the basin of evolution of the ships in the Gulf of
Previewed the dredging until quota -15 meters




03/08/2012Third reunion to Trieste of the technical table institution-concessionaires on the Old Port
Others three meet in the next few days in program




03/08/2012The Liguria Region anticipates a new website on infrastructures in project and under realization on the territory
Analogous monitoring is carried out by Trail Liguria and OTI Nordovest




03/08/2012The conjunctural note on the transport goods of Confetra confirmation the trend negative of the field
In suffering it is the national road haulage that the aerial cargo, the railway section and that marine one




03/08/2012HSBC Bank will sell the society of shipbroking and advising HSBC Shipping Services
It will be acquired from senior management of the same company




03/08/2012Started the realization of the Intermodal Logistics base Terni-Narni Goods
The work will be completed the next year




03/08/2012Reggio Calabria confindustria considers that Special an Economic Zone is useful to the port of Gioia Tauro, but not sufficient
According to the association, it is priority to head at I throw again of the activity of transhipment




03/08/2012Without deepening of the backdrops the port of Ravenna risks the marginalization
Worry of Cgil and Filt Cgil for the put lacked one on the agenda for the today's reunion of the CIPE of the financing of the deepening project of the Candiano channel




03/08/2012In according to Matson trimester it has recorded an increase of 11.3% of the operating profit
The revenues are increased of 4.5%




02/08/2012The Region Friuli Venice Julia is lined up from the part of the users of the railway connections
The objective is to open confronts political with the government




02/08/2012Lorenzo Forcieri is the new president of Ligurian Ports
The association is named today the assembly




02/08/2012Financing of 100 million euros of the BEAUTIFUL ones to the Harbour Authority of Genoa
The resources are destined to the realization of the new container terminal of Bettolo Descent




02/08/2012Large the Navi Veloci increases the share capital of 30 million euros
Possible a next increase until ulterior 20 million




02/08/2012Green light of of the Campania regional committee to the integrated system harbour of Salerno
The project previews participations for 73 million euros




02/08/2012In the first semester the operating result of OOIL is diminished of 25.9%
The revenues are increased of 6.9%




02/08/2012Costa Crociere participates to the Korean International Expo of Yeosu
"Costa Victoria" has accommodated the reception for the celebrations of the "Day of Italy"




02/08/2012Hanjin Shipping returns to record a quarterly operating result of positive sign
In the period April-june of this year the revenues of the company have grown of 18.4%




02/08/2012Seaspan clearly has archived item the first semester with a profit of 44,5 million dollars
In according to trimester a net loss of 6,7 million dollars is recorded




01/08/2012Archer Daniels Midland Co. he buys a harbour terminal in the Brazilian State of Pará
It will be used for the traffic of agricultural cereals and producing




01/08/2012APM Terminals and ICA sign the contract for the realization of according to container the terminal of Lázaro Cárdenas
The first phase of the project will be completed in 2015




01/08/2012Ugl Transports, positive the encounter with the summits of the Tirrenia new
Confirmed the will to maintain the levels occupational and to promote the development of the company




01/08/2012The EU commission has concluded without outcome an investigation antitrust in the field of the marine insurances
The International Group of P&I Clubs confirmation the intention to bring some amendments to the International Group Agreement




01/08/2012Travel towards Stromboli of president Napolitano with the Siremar-Company new of the Islands
To midnight the historical passage of property of the former Sicilian regional company of Tirrenia has happened




01/08/2012Tomorrow the signature of Contratto of development for the railway director to high Naples-Bari-C#lecce-Taranto ability
The total value of the work is of beyond seven billions of euro




01/08/2012In the first six months of this year the terminals of DP World have enlivened 28,2 million container (+7.5%)
The group previews to record 2012 with advanced operating and financial results regarding those of 2011




01/08/2012Fincantieri records an improvement of the performances financial institutions and a contraction of the orders
the company confirmation with the resource to the extraordinary redundancy fund for the Italian yards that will be found in a situation of empty of job
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US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
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