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August 2013




30/08/2013In the first semester of the 2013 harbour terminal of CMHI has enlivened 32,66 million container (+11.8%)
the Chinese group has recorded revenues for 20,1 billion dollars of Hong Kong (- 4.4%)




30/08/2013the semiannual budgets of the Belgians CMB, Euronav and Exmar
Deterioration of the performances of the first two companies; in increase the results of third




30/08/2013ABB will supply distribution of power and solutions of automation for two ships offshore hotel
the units are ordered to the COSCO Shipyard from the Sevan group Marine




30/08/2013UASC orders to five portacontainer from 18.000 teu and others five from 14.000 teu to Hyundai Heavy Industries
The store clerk, that she includes options for other portacontenitori from 18.000 teu and six ships from 14.000 teu, has a value of 1,4 billion dollars




29/08/2013the clearly semiannual result of DP World has grown of the 61% thanks to the cession of participation
In the first half of the 2013 volume of transactions of the group is diminished of the 1%




29/08/2013In according to trimester of the 2013 result clearly of CMA CGM it has grown of 59%
The result includes the proceeds deriving from the cession of 49% of Terminal Link




29/08/2013Trieste Passenger terminal will close the 2013 with a traffic record
handling of 139.000 passengers in the entire year




29/08/2013In according to trimester of this Zim year it has recorded a net loss of -97 million dollars
The revenues are diminished of -7,1%




29/08/2013The first semester with a net loss of beyond 200 million dollars lowers Shipping Lines Container archivia
the revenues are increased of 3.5% and the transported containerized volumes from the fleet are dropped of 1.6%




29/08/2013Premuda has closed the first semester with a net loss of -12,1 million euros
The revenues Time base charter are dropped of 38.2% to 31,9 million euros




28/08/2013the Harbour Authority of Venice has published the ban of contest for the realization of a real estate complex
It will include a hotel structure, auditorium, it eat, directional, local parkings multi-storey, offices commercial and areas greens




28/08/2013Chinese CIMC records one bending of 29% of the clearly semiannual result
In increase the sales of containers




28/08/2013In the first seven months of the 2013 traffic enlivened from the port of Ravenna it has grown of 2.1%
Last month a bending of 1.5% is recorded




28/08/2013In the first six months of the 2013 result clearly of Bureau Veritas it is increased of 6.1%
Bending of the Marine results of the division, than however has more than doubled the new orders




28/08/2013Singamas records a decided contraction of the revenues
Down the question of new container




28/08/2013In the first semester the traffic goods enlivened from the harbour system Port Vancouver Meter has grown of 6.3%
the goods in import and export is increased respective of 4.3% and 6.9%




27/08/2013Agreement between Worldwide Cruise Terminals and Taiwan International Ports Corporation in order to promote the cruises in Far East
the objective is to induce the companies to realize crocieristici routes with ports of call to the ports of Hong Kong and Taiwan




27/08/2013the cession of the participation in CIMC allows with COSCO Pacific to close the first semester with a consisting profit
In the period the volume of transactions of the group has grown of 7.6%




27/08/2013In the first six months of the 2013 traffic enlivened from the Slovenian port of Koper it is diminished of -1,5%
In the second solo trimester the decrease has been of -5,6%




27/08/2013is begun the business activity of the new Brasil Portuário Terminal di Santos
the terminalista society is joint venture between Terminal Investment Limited and APM Terminals




26/08/2013To joint venture military group Chartering - Global Albania Networking the management of the terminal you ferry of the port of Durrës
the Socialists, winners of the elections, have announced that the new provvederà government to invalidate the contest




26/08/2013ABB has installed the most powerful station than conversion offshore electrical worker to the world
It is situated to the wide one of the German coast




26/08/2013Gianni Onorato is passed by Costa Crociere to MSC Cruises
He will be the new managing director of the crocieristica company of the Genevan shipowning group




26/08/2013Deterioration of the results of the shipowning society taiwanese Yang Ming
The company has closed the second trimester of 2013 with a net loss of about -87 million dollars




26/08/2013Priest: it is essential that the cronoprogramma of the work in the port of Taranto he is applied and respected by all the administrations
Otherwise - it has emphasized the president of the Harbour Authority - there is the risk that how much paventato comes true and the foreign investor can themselves be withdrawn




26/08/2013First semester in increase for the Chinese group Sinotrans
the revenues have recorded an increase of 8.4%




23/08/2013Five Spanish ports figure in the ranking of the first 125 world-wide ports of call container
They are leader in the EU with a traffic that in 2012 has been pairs to 12,1 million teu




23/08/2013Attended a dynamic increase of the crocieristica industry until 2025
Analysis of the British Ocean Shipping Consultants on the evolution of the market




23/08/2013In the first semester the Attica Greek has reduced the losses
the revenues are increased of 4%




22/08/2013Started the construction of the new port of Türkmenbasy, on the Sea Caspian
It will be realized over two years




22/08/2013shipowning group Danish DFDS records a rise of the economic results
Smedegaard: we are satisfied, but we had the objective to more obtain an emphasized improvement




22/08/2013Stable the containerized trade enlivened from the harbour terminals of the Australian Patrick
In the finished year 30th june the correspondents revenues are dropped of -3,9%




21/08/2013the port of Felixstowe celebrates the attainment of the quota 70 million container
In the 2012 port of call it has enlivened a traffic record of 3,7 million teu




21/08/2013third of a series of eight new portacontainer from 13.386 teu of the COSCON
is constructed by Chinese ship yard NACKS




21/08/2013The Convention has taken effect on the adopted marine job from the ILO in 2006
From yesterday it is international law for the first 30 nations that have ratified it




20/08/2013Shipping Development lowers has archived item the first semester with a net loss of about 151 million dollars
the revenues are dropped of 6.9%




20/08/2013the shipowning group Navios has constituted the filial new Navios Europe
the company will acquire five product tanker and five portacontainer from debtors of HSH Nordbank




20/08/2013In the first semester of this enlivened year the container from the port of Goteborg has grown of 4%
It embarks are increased of 4% while it disembarks to it are diminished of 1%




20/08/2013Oiltanking will yield 45% of Helios Terminal Corporation to the Macquarie Capital
the society manages a producing terminal for oil on the island of Jurong




19/08/2013CNA-Fita exhorts the legislator to equiparare the sanzionatorio system of the Italian road haulage to that European
Franchini: or it is engaged to us in order to modify once again this norm or we go to explain to Brussels how much our law is ahead




19/08/2013In the first half of the 2013 revenues of the Philippine group Asian Terminals Inc. they have grown of 4.6%
In the second solo trimester the increment has been of 11.9%




19/08/2013Suez Canal Authority guarantees full safety to the ships that journey in the channel Egyptian
admiral Mohab Mamish second refutes the news which the marine traffic would be suspended




19/08/2013In the ship yard Cammell Laird two new ferries are christened
They are the first ships constructed entirely from the navalmeccanico plant in last the twenty years




16/08/2013In the first half of this year the port of Amburgo has enlivened 65,8 million tons of goods (+3.5%)
The traffic of the container has grown of 2.1% to 4,5 million teu




16/08/2013Last month the traffic of the container to Long Beach is increased of 7.6%, while to Los Angeles it is dropped of 1.5%
In the first seven months of the 2013 variations percentages they have been respective of +13.2% and of -6,5%




16/08/2013Sixth consecutive month of the reduction of the traffic of the container in the port of Hong Kong
To July the port of call has enlivened 1.934.000 teu (- 3.7%)




16/08/2013To July the traffic of the goods enlivened from the Chinese marine ports has grown of the 12.5%
the single containerized trade has been pairs to 16,5 million container teu (+9.2%)




16/08/2013Bending of the economic performances of shipowning group Danish A.P. Møller-Mærsk
In increase the result clearly of Maersk Line, while in according to trimester of this year volume of transactions of the line company it is diminished of -9%




14/08/2013Régional Lines Container has closed the second trimester with a net loss of -132,1 million baht
The revenues are diminished of -10,9%




14/08/2013Hapag-Lloyd will carry out the fusion between the financial institution of control and the operating society of the group
The operation will have retroactive effect from 1°th January




14/08/2013STX Pan Ocean reduces the liabilities
In the period April-june the revenues of the South Korean company are diminished of 31.8%




14/08/2013Stable the traffic of the container enlivened from the port of Kaohsiung to July
In the first seven months of the 2013 Asian port of call it has enlivened 5.705.720 teu (0%)




14/08/2013HHLA records an increment of the enlivened volumes and the revenues and a bending of the economic profits
In according to trimester of the 2013 traffic in the harbour terminals of the group container (+9% has been of 1.939.000)




13/08/2013Seaspan orders five new portacontainer from 14.000 teu to the CSBC
Agreement in order to rent ten ships of this ability to Yang Ming. The taiwanese company has closed the first semester in loss




13/08/2013APM Terminals will yield the Neuss Intermodal Terminal to the Contargo German
the transaction will be capacity to term within the end of this year




13/08/2013South Korean HMM has closed the second trimester with a reduction of the net loss
The volume of transactions is diminished of -10,3%




13/08/2013Germans E.R. Capitals Holding and Schulte have constituted joint venture in order to invest in the sale of ships
the new Maritime Quayside society Partners has center to Amburgo




13/08/2013the port of Singapore is returned to record an increment percentage of the traffic to two figures
To July the Asian port of call has enlivened 48,5 million tons of goods (+10.6%)




12/08/2013The liabilities of the Indiana company have been emphasized SKI
In the period April-june of this year the revenues are diminished of 22.7%




12/08/2013CNA-Fita denunciation the useless unjust taxes you set up to the enterprises of the road haulage from the State and the parasitic lobbies
In order to demonstrate to own ability financial institution - the association remembers - the Italian road haulage spends beyond 50 million euros the year




12/08/2013Vard (Fincantieri group) obtains the store clerk of greater value of its history
It is relative to the construction of four ships posatubi




09/08/2013For the first time a cruise ship of the Silversea Cruises is placed under the command of a woman
The "Silver Explorer." he is entrusted the Swiss Margrith Ettlin




09/08/2013In the port of Livorno the Zara Passage will be reopened
the transit will come only allowed with the crocieristi and the eventual companions




09/08/2013the operators of the association Save the Children will be accommodated on the ships of Tirrenia CIN
Spreading of the initiatives and the campaigns of solidarity in favor of the program support at a distance




09/08/2013The net loss of Hanjin Shipping has been emphasized
In according to trimester of this year revenues of the South Korean shipowning group they are diminished of -5,8%




08/08/2013In according to trimester the harbour terminal of ICTSI they have enlivened beyond 1,5 million container (+13%)
new Al container terminal of the mexican port of Manzanillo managed from the Philippine group is landed the first ship




08/08/2013Serracchiani: the presence of the great ships to Venice is provoking perplexity also by many Italian nationals
Restated "not" to the offshore harbour platform planned from the Harbour Authority of the lagoon city




08/08/2013the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven has recorded for the ninth consecutive month a decrease of the traffic
Last month tons of goods (- 10.6% are enlivened 6,7 million). In the first semester of the 2013 traffic it is diminished of -9,1%




08/08/2013In the first six months of the 2013 traffic of the goods in the Spanish ports it is diminished of -2,2%
222.396.154 tons are enlivened altogether




08/08/2013In the period April-june the revenues of the crocieristica division of group TUI are increased of 13.7%
The operating liabilities have been emphasized, burdened from the costs of start-up of the new ship "Europe 2"




08/08/2013In the first half of 2013 group OOIL it has recorded a net loss of 15 million dollars
Tung: "we expect that the margins will continue to being risked and birds"




07/08/2013Transports: finally/accidents the wait/another Authority (1)
(1) to cross the word that agrees to eliminate




07/08/2013group NOL reduces the losses
In according to trimester of the 2013 APL it has recorded a bending of 11.5% of the medium revenue for transported container feu




07/08/2013In according to trimester of the 2013 profit clearly of Box Ships it has grown of 72.6%
the revenues are increased of 14.7%




07/08/2013Scorpio Tankers orders in Korea the construction of four VLGC and four product tanker
Visentini and Globeco exercise options with AVIC Weihai Shipyard Co. for three new ships to rinfusiere




07/08/2013Hapag-Lloyd is satisfied for the increase of the economic results, but disappointed for the decrease of the returns
Behrendt: "even if we are successful at the beginning to introduce light increases of the July hires, this is not still sufficient"




06/08/2013From next month OOCL Black Sea will offer to a new service Far East - East Med/
the company will be associated to service EMX of the Zim




06/08/2013the local authorities have undersigned the understanding protocol in order to requalify the port of Piombino
Rossi (Tuscany Region): "regarding the "Concord", the next year we think of being in the conditions for receiving it and for working it to Piombino"




06/08/2013After that of the portacontainer, Marghera Port establishes a new record with rinfusiere
To the Venetian port of call it is landed the "Ten Jin Maru", of 98.000 tons, long 240 meters and wide 38 meters




06/08/2013DB Schenker has activated a second railway connection between China and Germany
the first train from the city of Zhengzhou has reached to Amburgo




06/08/2013In the first six months of the 2013 imports of crude oil to terminal S.I.O.T of Trieste they have grown of 33%
Recorded the landings place record of 244 ships




06/08/2013In the first semester of this year the traffic goods in the Swiss ports on the Rhine is dropped of 14.3%
the decrease is ascribable to the contraction of the liquid fuel volume




06/08/2013technical Table for giving performance to the provision that will allow with the security guards lend security services in the ports
Encounter with the cabinet of the minister of Infrastructures and the Transports sped up from the Italian Association Vigilance




05/08/2013Brussels approves of the fusion between US Airways and American Airlines
the new company will take part of the alliance oneworld




05/08/2013Started the construction of the new cruise ship Quantum of the Seas
Cut of the first sheet of the binoculars "Anthem of the Seas"




05/08/2013Today in the port of Columbus is inaugurated the first phase of the South Container Terminal
Completed 400 linear meters of dock with -18 backdrops meters




05/08/2013the BERS supports the bond loan for the development of the port of Mersina
Is the first emission of bond for infrastructural plans in Turkey




05/08/2013In the first half of the 2013 enlivened traffic arranged accompanied from Hupac it is not diminished of 1.4%
Kunz: "the railway system must go to any length in order to guarantee that the productivity you increase ulteriorly"




05/08/2013Financed the project of widening of the terminal you ferry and cruises of the port of Bari
Shortly the contract contest




02/08/2013the State Audit Court finds delays and inefficiencies in the gestoria activity of the harbour works
It is necessary - the magistrates find - a deepened general reflection on the number and the spaces of autonomy of the agencies actuators




02/08/2013Also the Commission of national WAY unanimously approves of the project of the harbour terminal of height of Venice
"Draft - it has emphasized the president of the Harbour Authority, Paolo Costa - of a step of enormous importance for the advance of this project"




02/08/2013In the first half of the 2013 harbour division of Hutchison Whampoa has enlivened 37,9 million container (+2%)
the activity has generated revenues for approximately 2,2 billion dollars (+6%)




02/08/2013Last month the traffic of the containers in the port of Trieste has grown of 10.5%
In the first seven months of the 2013 increment it has been of 11.5%




02/08/2013Signed I renew of the national collective bargaining agreement of the transport goods, shipment and logistics
Revoked strike indetto in order on 5 August. Not CNA-Fita signature, that it emphasizes the heaviest situation economic with which the enterprises of the road haulage must get to terms




01/08/2013Tomorrow will return to Trieste the portacontainer larger never entered in Adriatic
the "Agamemnon" is employed in the service Phoenician Express di Maersk Line and CMA CGM




01/08/2013the European Community Shipowners' prompt Associations the EU to assume concrete initiatives in order to contrast piracy in West Africa
You wish international a military presence and local in the area and I on board use it of private armed guards of the ships. Demanded the extension of the mandate of the EU Navfor Atlanta at least until 2016




01/08/2013In June the traffic of the goods in the port of Valencia is diminished of 8.5%
In the first semester of the 2013 Spanish port of call it has enlivened 33,0 million tons of goods (+0.8%)




01/08/2013Ok unanimous of the Commission VIA of the Region of Veneto to the project of the harbour terminal of height of Venice
the green light is accompanied by numerous prescription




01/08/2013Green light of the Parliamentary commissions to the nomination of the members to the Authority of the transports
Received the nominations proposed from the government: Andrea Camanzi (president), Barbara Marinali and Mario Valducci
FROM THE HOME PAGE
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Eurokai's port terminals handled 3.6 million containers (+10.5%)
Hamburg
Growth of +18.5% in Germany. A decline of -3.7% in Italy.
Stop us, rail freight is in a critical condition and requires support policies.
Rome
Map: adequate structural interventions are lacking
OOIL invests $2.22 billion in the construction of 12 13,600 TEU containerships
Hong Kong
They will be built by the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard
Last year, the Hupac Group's production value grew by +3.1%
Zurich
Fincantieri establishes joint venture with Albanian KAYO
Trieste
The company will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of naval units for the Albanian Navy
Royal Caribbean converts options with Meyer Turku for two cruise ships into orders
Miami/Turku
The fifth and sixth "Icon" class units will be delivered in the summer of 2029 and the summer of 2030
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +1.7%
Venice
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are increasing. Chioggia recorded a 2.7% decline.
National Bilateral Ports Organization Seminar on Workplace Safety
Rome
Gallozzi (Assologistica): in addition to compliance with the rules, full awareness of behaviors is also necessary
UPS's sixth quarterly decline in shipping volume
Atlanta
In the January-March period, the US group's revenues fell by -1.6%
The 2025 financial statements of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority have been approved.
Genoa
Commander Pierpaolo Danieli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority.
Livorno
He is the Chief of Staff of the Chief of Staff at MIT.
Wärstilä saw a sharp increase in new orders for equipment in the first quarter
Helsinki
Net sales remained stable. Operating profit increased by 20%.
The reform of the port system has received the stamp of approval from the State General Accounting Office
Rome
The measure will now be examined by parliament.
Third Pass: Excavation of the Novi Ligure interconnection tunnels completed
Novi Ligure
They connect the new high-capacity line to the historic Genoa-Turin line
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Receives First Overseas Order to Build an Icebreaker
Ulsan
Order worth $348.9 million from Sweden
Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions
Schindellegi
Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Initial portfolio valued at approximately one billion euros
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Rixi: Additional resources for the completion of Genoa's new breakwater.
Rome
They will be used for the consolidation of the seabed and for design adjustments
Chinese terminal operators COSCO Shipping Ports and CMPort report increased quarterly revenues.
Hong Kong
Increases determined by the greater volume of containers handled by port terminals
Dirk Jan Storm has been appointed president of PSA Italy
Genoa
He takes over from Marco Conforti, who has reached the end of his three-year term.
In the first three months of 2026, CIMC's container sales decreased by -10.5%
Hong Kong
Dry box sales dropped 13.3%. Reefer sales increased 30.2%.
The Western Sicily Port Authority opens access to funds for the PNRR training program to entities with private contracts.
Palermo
Rhenus has acquired the entire capital of LBH Global Agencies
Holzwickede
51% stake acquired from the Lagendijk family
The Genoa Port Authority's 2025 report on ship emissions has been published.
Genoa
228 inspections carried out to verify nitrogen oxide emission levels
Assoporti's second traveling assembly in Bari
Bari
The first meeting held in Venice follows
APM Terminals and Hateco to Build Container Terminal in Da Nang Port
The Hague
It will have a capacity of 5.7 million TEUs. An investment of over $1.7 billion.
Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment
Stockholm
Strong demand for shore power system installations
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
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Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
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 public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
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