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January 2016




29/01/2016Ferries and Linéa Corsica plan the fusion
While Corsica Linéa and the Méridionale collaborates to the creation of a marine company that will be controlled by the Territorial Collectivity of Corsica




29/01/2016In the 2015 port of Genoa has established the own new record anniversary in the field of the container
Movimentate 21,9 million tons of containerized cargos (+1.0%) for a volume pairs to 2.242.902 teu (+3.2%)




29/01/2016the Svitzer Danish will supply services of towing in the port of Guangzhou
Agreement in order to constitute joint venture with the Chinese Guangzhou Port Group




29/01/2016Al via the phase of constitution of the Agency for the Harbour Job in the port of Trieste
In the experimental phase of 12 months it will be participated with 51% from the Harbour Authority. Initially the organic one will be of 111 units




29/01/2016"K" Linens, MOL and NYK close the third trimester of fiscal year 2015 with a decrease of the economic performances
Registrate newly losses in the segment of the portacontainer. Deterioration also in the field of the bulk




28/01/2016ESPO and ECSA plaudono to the adoption of the lines guides EU on the places of shelter for the ships in danger
is defined by the Cooperation Group on Places of Refuge




28/01/2016New attempt of privatization of the railway society Greek Trainose
The interest manifestations will have to prevent on 1° February to the HRADF between and 21 March




28/01/2016Evening of Propeller Club of Trieste on the activities of the nautical services technical of the giuliano port
will hold 3 February




28/01/2016group MSC buys railway operator portuguese CP Charges
the investment of the Helvetic shipowning group piles to 53 million euros




28/01/2016the Harbour Authority of Livorno says not to the landing place of the Cotunav ferries to the Italy Pier
the PRP establishes that the dock is destined to handling of the forest produced ones and cannot be stablily used for other traffics




28/01/2016Within year-end the results of the experimental program of monitoring of the emissions of the ferries
To the initiative of the Harbour office of Genoa and Arpal GNV for the Genoa-Palermo route collaborates




28/01/2016the consortium guided from Qube throws again the offer in order to acquire Asciano
To the proposal it has joined China Investment Corporation




28/01/2016the Zoomlion Chinese has introduced an offer in order to acquire the entire capital of the Terex American
The proposal has a value of about 3,3 billion dollars




27/01/2016Last year the port of Algeciras has enlivened 4.511.322 container (- 1.0%)
The traffic of transhipment has grown of +0.2%, while it disembarks to it and it embarks to it are diminished of the -23,0% and of -4,6%




27/01/2016the ECSA recriminates for the "lacked occasion in order to adopt an approach including on the access at the market of the harbour services"
"the shipowners - it has emphasized the general secretary of the association - must still face practical restrictive and legal obstacles"




27/01/2016The port of tightens the ties with the American crocieristico group Royal Caribbean Cruises
In 2016 and the 2017 the ships "Harmony of the Seas" and "Freedom of the Seas" will be placed stablily in from Liguria port respective




27/01/2016In the port of Livorno the enterprises of the field ro-ro are available to estimate the subscription of a net contract
the summits of the Harbour Authority have introduced the proposal to the Lucarelli companies Terminal, LTM and Sintermar




27/01/2016Feport is satisfied of the outcome of the passage in commission Transports of the Parliament EU of the legislative proposal on the ports
Kerdjoudj-Belkaid: we appreciate the reference to the necessity that the agencies of management of the ports start reasonable consultations with the private investor




27/01/2016Arctic Securities and John Fredriksen constitute joint venture of marine brokerage
the Arctic Shipping Norway will begin the activity in the course of the first semester of 2016




27/01/2016Wärtsilä closes 2015 recording an increase of the economic results
the new orders are diminished of the -3%, with a -8% in the single naval segment




26/01/2016Fincantieri has signed three agreements with society Iranians
contracts Are propedeutici to the perseguimento of some and the potential development of combined activities




26/01/2016Grimaldi upgrades the freeways of the sea with the Sicily and the Sardinia
Breaking in of ro-ro "the Eurocargo Istanbul" on the Livorno-Cagliari route




26/01/2016In the 2015 port of Marseilles has established the own new records in the fields of the container and the cruises
Containers +4% and white ships +2%




26/01/2016Stable in the 2015 traffic of the goods enlivened from the port of Ancona
In increase container and rotabili, liquid bending of the goods and sand banks




26/01/2016the harbour community spezzina against the government all politician of the Italian ports
Denounced the exclusion of the operators and the private users from the direction cabin




26/01/2016The Croatian ship yard Uljanik will construct a cruise ship for the first time
With the new unit the Scenic Australian, specialized in fluvial routes, will enter in the segment of the oceanic cruises




26/01/2016Agreement between HHI, Saudi Aramco, Lamprell Energy and Bahri in order to realize a navalmeccanico center in Saudi Arabia
In the next few months they are in program the procedures of two diligence and other asset




26/01/2016Study in order to ulteriorly reduce the environmental impact of the harbour activities to Savona
a delegation of the Chinese port of Tianjin has visited from Liguria port of call




26/01/2016Ok of the Harbour Committee of Maritime Ancona to the concession to Frittelli on an area in which work ISA
It will have lasted thirty-year (were demanded 50 years) and will have to be insured the naval shipbuilding activity in the productive site




25/01/2016La Comisión de Transportes del Parlamento Europeo rechazó la propuesta de un acceso libre generalizado en todos los puertos a los proveedores de servicios portuarios
Según ESPO, el resultado de la votación de hoy "abre el camino a un marco legislativo aceptable para los puertos"




25/01/2016the port of Ravenna archivia 2015 with the 24,7 million one tons of goods enlivened (+1.1%)
Record in the container with 244.813 teu (+10.0%). Of Marco: "we are working with Venice which we have proposed a strategic alliance"




25/01/2016Last year the harbour terminals of Eurogate have enlivened beyond 14,5 million container (- 2.0%)
the traffic in the German terminals has been pairs to 8,2 million teu (+1.5%)




25/01/2016With I decree legislative on the ports the Italian government opens third via bisector traditional regimes in vigor in Europe
Between the nordeuropea managerial management and that collegiate sudeuropea the executive guided by Matteo Renzi seems to prefer that partisan of State control one




25/01/2016military group has purchase a majority participation in the American Clipper
the German group will start a service ferry between Florida and Cuba




25/01/2016Last year the ports of Olbia, Golfo Aranci and Porto Torres have enlivened 3,78 million passengers (+6.1%)
Cars and camper vans to the continuation of the passengers have been 1,22 million (+6.0%)




22/01/2016Premuda confirmation that the negotiations with banks for the restructure of the indebtedness are in advanced phase
Up to the present - the company emphasizes - some indication of intentions by the creditors does not exist to interrupt them




22/01/2016Cargill announces the closing of the London office of the division of marine transport
the activities in the segment of the shipping will be concentrated in the center of Geneva




22/01/2016Profit warning of Lowers Shipping Lines Container
The company previews to record exercise 2015 with a net loss attributable to the shareholders of about 425 million dollars




22/01/2016Filt Cgil and Fit Cisl appreciate decree legislative of the Italian government on the ports
Only new that we do not share - the general secretary of the Fit emphasizes - it is the abolition of the Harbour Committees




22/01/2016In the 2015 revenues generated from the activity of the OOCL fleet they are diminished of -10,1%
Stable the total transported containerized cargo volume from the ships of the company of Hong Kong




22/01/2016the German federal government has adopted new strategic a slowly national one for the ports
It includes general and specific measures in order to increase the competitiveness and the efficiency of the ports of call




22/01/2016intimate Brussels to Belgium, France and Holland to abolish the exemption from the deposit of the social taxes granted to the ports
Vestager: "I will introduce a proposal in order to facilitate the investments that can create job, excluding them from the controls relatively to the European norms on the aids of State". The port of Rotterdam is ready to introduce a resource




21/01/2016positive Reactions to the passage in Council of Ministers of I decree on the reorganization of the Italian harbour administration
the opinions of Marcucci (Confetra) and Coast (AP Venice). Silvia Velo emphasizes the opportunities of increase of the blue economy. Uiltrasporti: necessary an ulterior provision that it disciplines the harbour job




21/01/2016Hyundai Merchant Marine confirmation negotiations for the possible cession of the division Bulk
The Hahns & Co are on with the society of private South Korean equities.




21/01/2016Reunion of Propeller Club Port of Leghorn on the new operating orders of the port of Livorno
One will hold on 25 January near the center of the Yacht club




21/01/2016Confirmed deep the destined ones from the EU to the Great Project for the port of Naples
On 4 February the sitting for the approval of the budget of forecast 2016 of the partenopea Harbour Authority will hold




21/01/2016the Italian government has examined in via preliminary matter decrees on the reorganization of the harbour administrations
Of current the 24 Harbour Authorities, nine will be declassed to territorial Offices of Port of call and will be under responsibility of 15 Authorities of Harbour System with center in the ports "Core" of the European net




21/01/2016the port of Palermo has closed 2015 with traffic goods record of 6,89 million tons (+10.2%)
the crocieristi have grown of +2.9%




21/01/2016Greece chip ax the proposal of COSCO for the acquisition of 67% of the Harbour Authority of the Pireo
Offer of 368,5 million euros for the quota. The agreement with the Chinese shipowning group, included investments, dividends and interests, has a value of 1,5 billion euros




20/01/2016Cargotec will acquire the Interschalt computer service company
the German company work for the marine industry




20/01/2016the port of the TV assistant has archived item 2015 with a new record of crocieristico traffic
This year is attended ulterior consisting an increase




20/01/2016Started a program of control and analysis of the quality of the air in the port of Naples
On the docks port of call equipment will be installed in order to find the main types of polluting




20/01/2016the share of Diana Containerships has lost the conformity to the regulations of the Nasdaq
the Greek company will put into effect a grouping of the actions




20/01/2016the Harbour Authority of Livorno will propose to the terminalisti of the field ro-ro to sign a net contract
the objective is of giving organicity to the section and increasing the competitiveness of the port of call




20/01/2016MSC Cruises has suspended the ports of call in the ports of Turkey
the decision as a result of recent the tragic events of Istanbul




20/01/2016Boluda Towage and Salvage orders four new tugs to the French yard Piriou
They will join to two means taken in delivery to end 2015 and will be employed in France




20/01/2016Last year Hyundai Heavy Industries has recorded a decrease of the -26,7% of the new orders
In the segment of the shipbuilding the bending has been of -3,4%




20/01/2016in the 2015 traffic of the container enlivened from the port of Tanger Med
has been pairs to approximately three million teu, of which 119 thousand teu in import/export




20/01/2016Ports the port of Oakland lascerà America
In the 2015 port American it has movimentato2.277.515 container (- 4.9%)




19/01/2016The shipowner has passed away Pascal Lota course
In 1968 it has founded the group Corsica Elba Ferries Sardine




19/01/2016Feport exhorts the national authorities to make clarity on the performance of the norms on the verification of the weight of the container
the harbour terminalisti fear an impact negative on the logistic chain and a possible distortion of the competition




19/01/2016the port of Busan has closed the 2015 with a traffic container record of 19,4 million teu
the traffic has recorded an increment of +4.1% on the year precedence




19/01/2016Tomorrow on the Gazette the ban of contest for the realization of the Europe Platform will be published
Contract for the planning of the first phase of the work and the construction and management of the new terminal containers of the port of Livorno




19/01/2016Last year the container enlivened from the Italian harbour terminals of Contship Italy pairs to 5,0 million teu (- 5% have been)
Bending of the volumes to Gioia Tauro, increase in the other ports




19/01/2016In the 2015 traffic of the goods in the port of Venice it has grown of +15%
Crocieristi down of -10%




19/01/2016The Indian group Mercator places the fleet of ships on sale portarinfuse
The board of directors has decided the cession of the company Mercator Lines (Singapore) Ltd.




19/01/2016Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics will acquire the entire control of the CAT-WWL
the society manages ten centers of service, storage and maintenance of motor vehicles in South Africa




19/01/2016In the 2015 ports of the Havre, Paris and Rouen have enlivened 91,4 million tons of goods (+2.4%)
The crocieristica activity has recorded a bending of -12%




18/01/2016Last year the crocieristico traffic in the port of Naples has grown of +14.0%
In the port of call 445 cruise ships (+11.5% are landed)




18/01/2016the port of Barcelona has closed 2015 with a total of 45,9 million tons of goods (+1.3%)
the passengers have been 3,7 million (+7.2%), of which 1,2 million in the field of ferries (+6.6%) and 2,5 million in that of cruises (+7.4%)




18/01/2016the port of Antwerp has established new records of traffic total and handling of the container
In the 2015 containers they have been pairs to 9.653.511 teu (+7.5%)




18/01/2016Christophe Tytgat is named general secretary of SEA Europe
1° March will succeed to Douwe Cunningham




18/01/2016En 2015, el volumen del buque de carga en los barcos transitados en el Canal de Suez se mantuvo sin cambios
Los que se dirigían al sur llevaban 417,2 millones de toneladas de carga (+ 0,3%) y los que se dirigían al norte 405,7 millones de toneladas (-0,1%)




18/01/2016the construction of the new Algerian port of El Hamdania is entrusted Chineses CHEC and CSCEC
It will become operating to four years from the start of the work and will be completed in seven years




18/01/2016In the 2015 airplane of the Lufthansa Cargo group they have transported only 1,6 million tons of cargos
The load factor it has been pairs to 66.3%, 3,4 points percentages less of the year precedence




15/01/2016In the 2015 port of Piombino it has enlivened 4,76 million tons of goods (+2.5%)
the traffic of the passengers has been of 3,12 million people (+2.3%)




15/01/2016Last year the traffic of the container in the port of Naples has grown of +1.5%
The full containers are increased of +11.5%, while those empty ones are dropped of -1,3%




15/01/2016Brussels starts an investigation in order to verify if two harbour terminalisti of Antwerp have obtained aids of State illicitly
the Harbour Authority of the Belgian port of call has granted to the operators a reduction of the due indemnification for the lacked attainment the minimal level of traffic




15/01/2016the port of Rotterdam has archived item 2015 with an increment of +4.9% of the traffic thanks to +10.9% of the liquid bulk
Containerized trade down of -1,1%




15/01/2016the direction of the harbour terminal of Genoa of the Messina group will be entrusted Roberto Ferrari
It will have the task to develop important programs of increase, with particular reference to new markets




15/01/2016Last year the traffic of the container in the port of Hong Kong is diminished of -9,5%
the port of call is come down to the fifth place in the ranking of the first world-wide ports container




15/01/2016In the 2015 traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles it is dropped of the -2,2%, while to Long Beach it is increased of +5.4%
8.160.458 teu and 7.192.069 teu are enlivened respective




14/01/2016Rejected the resources of the Livorno Porto 2000 against the Harbour Authority of
the REGIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE COURT for the Liguria has declared them inadmissible and has condemned the Leighorn society to the payment of the argument expenses




14/01/2016In the first eleven months of the 2015 traffic of the goods in the Spanish ports it has grown of +4.0%
Enlivened 7,9 million crocieristi (+10.4%)




14/01/2016Al port of Ancona will be assigned deep for 2,4 million euros for the intermodalità
The resources will be destined priority to the project of extension of the bundle of railroads to service of the goods in new dock




14/01/2016In the 2015 logistic group and trasportistico Fercam has recorded a turnover record
Totaled almost 600 million euros, with an increment of +12.5% on the year precedence




14/01/2016Last year the containerized trade enlivened from the harbour terminals of PSA is dropped of -2,0%
To Singapore 8.7%) and in the terminals are enlivened 30,62 million teu (- foreign countries of group 33,48 million teu (+5.0%)




14/01/2016On 26 January to Milan a convention will hold on the sustainable logistics
It is organized from Assologistica Culture and Formation with Mayday LOG




13/01/2016For the first time on the travelling freeway Freiburg - Novara is transported beyond 100 thousand truck
In 2015 on the draft the trains have transported 100,500 and 10,000 on that Basel - Lugano




13/01/2016the former managing director of Italian Railroads of the State, Michele Mario Elia, has left the group
Minister Padoan has specified that in its audition yesterday near the parliamentary commissions he did not intend to express judgments on the precedence management of the company




13/01/2016the association of the European private harbour operators Feport will sign an agreement with the ICHCA
Bonz: the understanding will allow to connect our job to European level with the efforts and the international initiatives of the ICHCA




13/01/2016In the 2015 traffic of the container enlivened from the port of Singapore it has been stopped to quota 30.922.400 teu (- 8.7%)
Altogether the traffic of the goods in the Asian port of call has been pairs to 574,9 million tons (- 1.1%)




13/01/2016In the 2015 traffic of the passengers in the port of Genoa has grown of +3.9%
the crocieristi have been 848,227 (+2.9%) and the passengers of ferries 2.005.626 (+4.4%)




13/01/2016In the port of Genoa it takes to start the system of computerized interchange of the goods
After three years the phase of test is finished




13/01/2016harbour group Chinese CMHI will acquire 21.05% of Dalian Port
Investment of the value of 558 million dollars




13/01/2016the port of Trieste is ready to sign an agreement with the marine administration of Iran
Encounter to Tehran between a delegation of the Region Friuli Venice Julia and the representatives of shipowning society IRISL and the Ports & Maritime Organization




12/01/2016Last year the port of Zeebrugge has enlivened 38,3 million tons of goods (- 9.9%)
Hard decrease of the traffic of container (- 23.8%)




12/01/2016COSCO is the only offerer for the acquisition of 67% of the Harbour Authority of the Pireo
Currently the Chinese shipowning group, through the Piraeus Container Terminal, work on docks II and III of the Greek port




12/01/2016Installed the committee administrator of the Bottom of bilateral Solidarity of the marine field
Leonardo Piliego (Confitarma) is elected president




12/01/2016MSC Cruises has introduced a new strategy of positioning of own brand
Agreement with Samsung in order to more equip the ships of next generation of the company of the advanced technology of the South Korean group




12/01/2016Filt, Fit and Uiltrasporti speed up the Tuscany Region to activate themselves in order to create a real regional harbour system
System - they specify - that Piombino exists only if, Livorno and Marina di Carrara are together




12/01/2016The EU commission approves of the acquisition of 12.5% of Saipem by Italian Strategic Bottom
FSI is controlled by Bank of Deposits and Loans




12/01/2016the port of Dublino closes the 2015 with a traffic record of 32,8 million tons of goods
Increment of +6.4% on the year precedence




12/01/2016the port of Shanghai confirmation first port of call world-wide container
In 2015 it has enlivened beyond 36,5 million teu (+3.6%)




11/01/2016the Harbour Committee of Ancona has approved of unanimously the new regulations of discipline of the harbour job
Green light to the pre-emptive budget 2016 that previews investments for about 76 million euros




11/01/2016In the 2015 port of Trieste it has enlivened a traffic record of 57,1 million tons of goods (+0.1%)
Of Augustin: "Trieste has a polyvalent character more and more"




11/01/2016ABB is installing new systems of control and automation on the GNV ferries
Agreed a triennial plan of participations




11/01/2016the ECSA wishes a correct one and harmonized application of the European directive on the collection of the refusals of the ships
Verhoeven: "so that the directive is effective in the communitarian ports adequate systems of collection must be available"




11/01/2016PACC Services Holdings increases its presence in Middle East
with the Hmood Saudi To - Khalaf Group




11/01/2016La Spezia Port prompt Service clarifications and fast participations on the issue of the dredgings
Borra (Doganalisti): we are convinced that to it can mature a new experience of safeguard of the economic and occupational truths also in concomitanza with the judicial investigations




11/01/2016In the 2015 port of Khalifa (Abu Dhabi) has enlivened a traffic of the container record pairs to 1,5 million teu
Increment of +32.2% on the year precedence




11/01/2016military group line ro-ro Cargo between the Spanish port of Motril and that Moroccan of Tanger Med
will be inaugurated in the second half of this month




08/01/2016Hupac upgrades the railway services with the terminal of Busto Arsizio
Nuovo connection with the Dutch terminal of Venlo and increment of the frequency towards Antwerp




08/01/2016the port of Bilbao will have a new terminal cruises
In the 2015 crocieristico traffic in the Basque port of call it has been of 70.541 passengers




08/01/2016Of Marco (AP Ravenna): the Fast Corridor initially can scare, but it creates the opportunity to intercept new traffics
It allows - it supports - to diversify of the flows and to attract goods to greater added value for the benefit of the port




08/01/2016The EU commission authorizes the acquisition of TNT Express by Fedex
According to Brussels, the new group will continue to face a level of sufficient competition in all the main markets




08/01/2016today's strike in the port of Rotterdam interrupts 13 years of social peace on the docks
Unions CNV and FNV fear the loss of job 200-800 places because of the automation of the terminals




07/01/2016Last year the traffic of the goods in the port of Amsterdam is diminished of -1,8%
Meijer: in the second half of the 2015 traffic he has been inferior to the expectations because of a extremely mild winter climate that has meant less coal




07/01/2016the Istat has communicated the railway traffic data goods and passengers enlivened in Italy in 2014
Passengers in increases of +1.1% and goods of +3.3%




07/01/2016Brussels approves of the constitution of joint venture formed from Embarcadero Maritime and Nordic Tankers
the new society will manage ships to chimichiere ice class operated in north-western Europe and the Baltic Sea




07/01/2016In the 2015 port of Savona-Go it has enlivened 13,2 million tons of goods (+7.5%)
Record of the conventional traffics of goods, passengers and the number of ports of call of the ships




07/01/2016Widening of the container terminal of the port of Mundra managed from joint venture Adani-MSC
With the performance of the project the ability to containerized trade of the Indian harbour port of call will go up to 6,6 million teu




05/01/2016Al Genting group the entire capital of the Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven ship yard
Acquired the remaining quota 30% not still in possession of the Asian group




05/01/2016the navigation company Iranian IRISL is ready to open offices in Europe
the objective is to favor the exports of goods Iranians towards the European markets




05/01/2016Havila Shipping announces the success of the debt workout with banks
the agreement - it has emphasized the company - will allow, in spite of the current crisis, to maintain liquidity sufficient in order to operate until 2018




04/01/2016the BIMCO preannounces "another challenging year" for the marine transport
For the segment of the container a prosecuzione of the difficulties is attended, that they will be only mitigated if the operators will strive in order to limit the offer




04/01/2016Royal Boskalis Westminster will buy the activities of dredging of the Strabag
transazioneavrà a value of 70 million euros




04/01/2016Shipping agents, shippers and doganalisti of form an alliance
Spezia Port Service will assume the role of unified representation of the categories




04/01/2016Hyundai Heavy Industries towards a radical transformation
The president and managing director of the South Korean navalmeccanica company have emphasized that it is necessary in order to tackle to the mutant conditions of the market
FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
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
DATABASE
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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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