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August 2016




31/08/2016MedCruise has signed a memorandum of understanding with the PIANC
In program combined activities and competence and exchange of information




31/08/2016To July the traffic of the goods in the port of Venice is diminished of -7,3%
In the first seven months of the 2016 tons (+3.4% are enlivened 15,1 million)




31/08/2016The semiannual results of Lower COSCO and of Shipping Lowers Lines Container
Both the Chinese societies have closed the period in loss




31/08/2016Hanjin Shipping has introduced request for being mail in controlled administration
the South Korean government will speed up Hyundai Merchant Marine to acquire assets and activity of the Hanjin




30/08/2016MSC Cruises institutes an own presence directed in China with an office to Shanghai
Helen Huang will be president of the area "Greater China"




30/08/2016"K" Linens has constituted joint venture in India for handling of car
Partner of the Japanese group is Indiana J.M. Baxi & Co.




30/08/2016In the first semester of this year the Greek group Attica has recorded an improvement of the economic results
the period has been archived item with a net loss of -2,2 million euros




30/08/2016Of Augustin confirmed to the guide of the Harbour Authority of Trieste
Postponed the charge of extraordinary commissioner of the agency




30/08/2016Mitsubishi Heavy Industries proposes alliances in order to increase the competitiveness of the shipbuilding Japanese
They will be under way negotiations with Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Oshima Shipbuilding Co. and Namura Shipbuilding Co.




30/08/2016Korea Development Bank threatens to deny its support to Hanjin Shipping
the only percorribile road for the company of South Korean navigation seems to be that of the controlled administration




29/08/2016the shareholders of the Hapag-Lloyd have given the go-ahead free to the dispositions in order to allow the fusion with the UASC
Habben Jansen: we are consolidating our position in the long term between the five greater world-wide companies than navigation of the field of the container




29/08/2016Singamas closes first semester 2016 in loss
the Chinese company previews that the field of the container production will not show improvements in the short term




29/08/2016Confitarma starts a collection of deep for the populations victims of the earthquake
They will be collected between the associated companies the confederation




29/08/2016Samskip will buy the Euro Line Container
the Norwegian company carries out connections between the Norwegian ports and the ports of Amburgo, Bremerhaven and Rotterdam




29/08/2016In according to trimester of the 2016 harbour terminal of Eurokai they have enlivened 3,8 million container (+2.1%)
In Germany the terminals managed from Eurogate have enlivened 2,2 million teu (+7.0%) and in Italy the terminals of Contship Italia1,3 million teu (+5.7%)




29/08/2016In the fiscal year the 2016 Austal group is incurred in a net loss
the result negative is determined by correlated extraordinary burdens to the program Littoral Combat Ship




26/08/2016Jansen Habben (Hapag-Lloyd): the immediate access to the ships of the UASC is one of the main objectives of the fusion
the maximum ability to the portacontainer already ordered from the company of Dubay - it has explained - is that ideal in order to realize economies of scale




26/08/2016Vard signs with Hapag- Lloyd Cruises the contract for two new cruise ships for shipments
the hull will be constructed in Rumania and the units will be completed in Norway




26/08/2016In the first seven months of the 2016 port of Algeciras it has enlivened beyond 2,7 million container (+11.1%)
the riappropria port of call of the first position in classifies of the Spanish ports of call container




26/08/2016Matson has ordered two new ships with-ro to ship yard NASSCO
They will have an ability to 3.500 container teu and 800 vehicles




25/08/2016First semester 2016 with a loss for the shareholders lowers COSCO Holdings archivia pairs to 1,08 billion dollars
Revenues down of -8,5%




25/08/2016On 5 September to Genoa a study will be introduced on hits and the collisions in the ports
the encounter will hold to Saint George Palace




25/08/2016the Grimaldi group has completed the acquisition of Finnlines
the Finnish company is delistata by the Nasdaq of Helsinki




25/08/2016Chinese ZPMC enters in the field of the construction of petrochemical systems
Signed a contract for the realization of a project of the value of about 977 million dollars




25/08/2016Algerian GICEP has ordered 25 new fork trucks to the Kalmar
They will be employed in the ports of Algeri, Annaba, Mostaganem, Oran and Tenes




24/08/2016Economic account and patrimonial situation of the UASC provoke alarm in sight of the fusion with Hapag-Lloyd
the Middle Eastern company has a indebtedness financial of beyond four billions of dollars and a net worth of 1,9 billion dollars




24/08/2016malaysian MISC becomes partner of the Chevron in the offshore field
the shipowning society makes its income in the segment of business in Thailand




24/08/2016COSCO Shipping Ports closes the first semester with an light bending of the volume of transactions
The profit clearly has recorded a decrease of -6,8%




24/08/2016Sembcorp Marine will acquire the entire property of ship yard PPL Shipyard
It will obtain 15% of the capital in the hands of PPL Holdings and And-Interface Holdings




23/08/2016To July the terminals of Chinese COSCO Pacific have enlivened 8,0 million container (+3.5%)
In the first seven months of the 2016 traffic it has been pairs to 54,0 million teu (+3.5%)




23/08/2016Last month the traffic of the goods in the port of Valencia is diminished of -7,6%
the containers have been pairs to 345 thousand teu (- 12.2%)




23/08/2016GPH confirmation of having in course negotiations in order to acquire ulterior participation in the crocieristici terminals of the Italian ports
the Turkish group wants to disembark to Brindisi, Cagliari, Catania and Ravenna




22/08/2016To July the traffic of the goods in the port of Taranto is increased of +17.8%
In the first seven months of the 2016 tons (+21.5% are enlivened 15,7 million)




22/08/2016Singapore Exchange and Baltic Exchange have agreed the terms for the fusion
The transaction, of the total value of about 100 million euros, will be put into effect within the November end




22/08/2016Agreement between the Harbour Authority of Salerno, the DISAQ, the C.I.E.L.I and Consortium MAR.TE. Sea-Land Logistics
It previews the combined development of activity of search and innovation in the fields of the portualità and the integrated logistics sea-earth




22/08/2016In the first half of the 2016 traffic in the port of Vancouver it is diminished of -5,9%
Decrease of the volumes enlivened in all the fields




22/08/2016Sembcorp Marine buys the society of naval planning Norwegian LMG Marin
It is specialized in the structure, design engineering and ship for the offshore industry




22/08/2016the Maersk group could be divided in two unit centralized on the transports and the energy
Innovations are attended cavern the september end




19/08/2016La Spezia Port Service exhorts to make distinguishes between the safety controls in the field fleeting and that goods
the which fined tune measures of control from Italian Customs - De Gregorio (Anasped emphasizes) - have obtained more than an acknowledgment to European level and American




19/08/2016Vopak has closed the first semester with a profit to clearly of the extraordinary voices in increase of +7%
The revenues are diminished of -3%




19/08/2016To July the traffic of the goods in the Chinese marine ports has grown of +2.0%
handling of the container has been pairs to 16,9 million teu (+5.0%)




18/08/2016Pacific International Lines signs a memorandum of understanding with Chineses CMPort and CMEC
The objective is to jointly develop projects in the fields of the marine transport, the portualità and the logistics




18/08/2016In according to trimester the traffic of the container in the port of Wilhelmshaven it is diminished of -11,6%
>In the first six months of the 2016 traffic of the goods it is piled altogether to beyond 12,6 million tons (- 13.7%)




18/08/2016Emphasized increase of the economic results of shipowning group Danish DFDS
Attended a prosecuzione of the positive trend in the second half of the year of this year




18/08/2016In the first half of the 2016 profit clearly of DP World it has recorded an increase of +49%
the revenues are piled to 2,13 billion dollars (+8.6%)




17/08/2016Finnlines will exit from the stock market Nasdaq Helsinki
the demand for delisting is introduced today




17/08/2016To July the containerized trade in the port of Barcelona has grown of +25.1%
Altogether tons of goods (+17.3% are enlivened 4,6 million)




17/08/2016Pan Ocean has concluded the first semester of 2016 with a profit clearly of 84 million dollars
the revenues have grown of +2.2% to 759 million dollars




17/08/2016Hupac will increase the railway connections between the ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge and the Italy north
New programmed departures from the next month




17/08/2016Hanjin Shipping has closed the second trimester with a net loss of -212 billion won
The revenues are diminished of -28,0%




16/08/2016In according to trimester of this year traffic of the goods in the port of Amburgo it has grown of +0.7%
Stable the containerized cargos. Increase of the liquid bulk and decrease of those sand banks




16/08/2016In the port of Ancona the traffics of rotabili grow, liquid container and bulk
Giampieri: the controls of sicureza are creating limited uneasiness to the passengers and the operators




16/08/2016The yard Fincantieri Marinette Marine has delivered the LCS Detroit
It is the fourth unit of the class "realized Freedom" for US Navy




16/08/2016Saints (Venetian Assoagenti): with the reform of the Venice ports, Trieste and Ravenna must cooperate
Some does not have sense - the president of the association emphasizes - to think that a solo the three ports can completely absorb the traffic of the others




16/08/2016Worsening of the quarterly economic results of the taiwanesi Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai
Calo to two figures of the volume of transactions




16/08/2016Traffic of the goods down in the port of Singapore
To July tons (- 4.4% are enlivened 47,8 million)




16/08/2016Last month the traffic of the container enlivened from the port of Hong Kong is diminished of -11,0%
In the first seven months of the 2016 bending it has been pairs to -10,7%




16/08/2016To July the port of Long Beach has recorded a decrease of the -7,7% of the traffic of the container
In the first seven months of the 2016 decrease it has been of -1,9%




12/08/2016Triton International anticipates the first economic results after the fusion
the company has a fleet of container of the consistency of 4,8 million teu




12/08/2016Duci (Federagenti) wishes that with the nomination of the presidents of the AdSP they do not go dispersed the existing professionalities in the ports
One hopes to us - he has explained - than the government and the minister of the Transports knows to assume firm and rational positions




12/08/2016To July the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles is diminished of -1,6%
In the first seven months of 2016 an increase of +4.8% is recorded




12/08/2016the measures anti-terrorism - denunciation La Spezia Port Service - risk to exclude Italian destinations from the crocieristici routes
31 ports of call in oadstead of cruise ships in the Gulf of La Spezia could be cancelled




12/08/2016Propeller Clubs of Brindisi and Taranto is contrary to the insertion of their ports in two AdSP different
Caiulo and Conte: such choice appears in contradiction with National the Strategic Plan of the Portualità and the Logistics




12/08/2016In decided decrease the economic performances of Maersk Line and APM Terminals
Skou: "the Maersk group has obtained a profit to clearly of the extraordinary members of 134 million dollars. The result is unsatisfactory"




12/08/2016Ponant confirmation the order to Vard for the construction of four cruise ships
They will be delivered between the summer of the 2018 and summer of 2019




11/08/2016Still a trimester in loss for Premuda
the company emphasizes the necessity to finalize the agreement for the restructure of the debits in fast times, not beyond the end of 2016




11/08/2016In the quarter April-june the harbour terminals of HHLA have enlivened 1,6 million container (- 3.6%)
In the first six months of the 2016 traffic it has been pairs to 3,2 million teu (- 5.7%)




11/08/2016the Australian authority antitrust gives the go-ahead free to the proposals for the privatization of the port of Melbourne
In the period of 12 months finished 30th june the Australian port of call it has enlivened 89,3 million tons of goods (+2.6%)




11/08/2016In increase the results of the crocieristica division of German group TUI
In according to trimester the profit before the taxes, of the interests and the amortizations it is increased of +52.3%




11/08/2016From the beginning of the year the traffic of the passengers in the ports of the Sardinia north has grown of +25.6%
To July enlivened 983 thousand people (+27.5%)




11/08/2016shipowning group Chinese COSCOCS has assumed the control of the Harbour Authority of the Pireo
Renewed the board of directors




11/08/2016the CIPE gives the go-ahead free to a financing of beyond 1,6 billion euros for the fourth lottery of the Third Pass
Green light to the deep ones for the systems railway of the port of To Gioia Tauro has been undersigned the contract for the realization of the intermodal terminal of the port




10/08/2016According to Textainer, the market of the chartering of container could be resumed in a hurry
Still a trimester in loss for the American company. Worry for the quality of the credit of some companies of navigation




10/08/2016In the first semester of the 2016 Spanish ports they have enlivened 252,1 million tons of goods (+2.5%)
Goods several +5.8%. Stable the bulk




10/08/2016Still a trimester with disappointing results for Hapag-Lloyd
Habben Jansen: it is a lot important that the fusion with UASC is capacity to term in the short possible time and integration is put into effect immediately




09/08/2016Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has closed second trimester 2016 with a profit clearly of 145,2 million dollars (- 8.4%)
Attended an sensitive increment of the profits for the entire exercise anniversary




09/08/2016In the first six months of this year the harbour terminals of ICTSI have enlivened 4,26 million container (+9.7%)
In the second solo trimester the traffic has been of 2,21 million teu (+16.0%)




09/08/2016Yilport has undersigned the contract for the modernization and the Ecuadorian management of the port of Puerto Bolívar
It has a duration 50-year-old and it previews an investment by the Turkish company of 750 million dollars




09/08/2016Garci'a (CAI International): the market of the chartering and the sale of continuous container to being difficult
the American company has closed second trimester 2016 with a profit clearly of 3,8 million dollars (- 70.9%)




08/08/2016Brussels authorizes Konecranes to acquire to determined conditions division MHPS of the Terex
the Finnish group will have to yield the branch Stahl CraneSystems




08/08/2016Concluded the contest for the realization of the new retroportuale practicability of the basin of Vado Ligure
The work will be started in the first completed trimester of the next year and in 13 months




08/08/2016the group malaysian MMC Corporation will buy 49% of Penang Port
the quota will be yielded by the Seaport Terminal (Johore), asionista of control of same the MMC




08/08/2016Tung (OOIL): in the next few years a not thrilling increase and limited yields of the investments could become the norm
the group of Hong Kong has archived item the first semester of this year with a net loss of -56,7 million dollars




08/08/2016In the first half of the 2016 traffic of the goods in the port of Trieste it has grown of +4.7%
liquid Bulk +4.1%, several solid bulk +13.5% and goods +5.2%




08/08/2016The project for the waterfront of Ancona first in the ranking of the integrated territorial investments
It is selected by the commission of the Region Marche




05/08/2016Port of Genoa, works for beyond 22 million euros in Conference of the services
draft of the new Tower Pilots, the PIF for the zone of Descent Health, footbridges for the cruises to Doria Bridge and of the cut of the dock of Ethiopia Bridge




05/08/2016Last year the traffic of the goods in the Greek ports is diminished of -1,2%
In bending also the traffic of passengers (- 1.5%)




05/08/2016the Harbour Authority of Naples makes the point on the advance of the plan of the works
Basile: they are under conclusion you work for 18 million euros and shortly from there they will leave others for 17 million euros. Assigned contests for beyond 50 million euros




05/08/2016El grupo de portaaviones chino COSCOCS inicia un acuerdo de cooperación estratégica por más de 18 mil millones con el Banco de China Exim
Contempla la construcción de más de 50 barcos




05/08/2016In the first semester of this year the traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven has grown of +2.4%
Exports +3.8%; imports +0.9%. The container has been pairs to 2.843.668 teu (+3.9%)




05/08/2016the Vard group acquires almost the totality of the capital of the Brazilian ship yard Vard Promar
a quota stopped 49.5% from the PJMR Empreendimentos




04/08/2016Confetra, the companies of the transport record a contraction of the turnover in spite of the increase of the traffic
It is in existence - Centro Studi emphasizes - a selection process that expels from the market the enterprises more weak people and forces the others to reduce the operating margins




04/08/2016Fincantieri has delivered the first two Offshore Patrol Vessels to Guard Costiera of Bangladesh
Are units derived from the conversion of the first corvettes of the class "Minerva" dismesse from Marina Militare




04/08/2016It piles to about 92 million euros the value of the offer of Singapore Exchange in order to acquire Baltic Exchange
the total value attributed to Baltic Exchange piles to 86,7 million pounds




04/08/2016minister Delrio asks the shipment for the curricula of the future presidents of Authority of Harbour System
Published an warning for the collection of manifestations of interest for the assignment




04/08/2016In the first semester of the 2016 traffic in the port of Genoa it has been of 25,3 million tons (- 2.9%)
Stable the traffic of the goods containerized. In increase the passengers




03/08/2016In according to trimester of the 2016 traffic goods in the ports of Civitavecchia, Fiumicino and Gaeta has grown of +11.3%
In entire the first semester of the year the increase has been of +4.7%. Stable the crocieristico traffic




03/08/2016Danaos has closed the second trimester with a profit clearly of 44,6 million dollars (+17.3%)
Agreed a reduction of the installments of chartering with HMM. Negotiations in course with Hanjin Shipping




03/08/2016In the port of under way Genoa the second phase of the procedures for the transmission of the weight of the container
Alla Spezia is revoked strike of the haulers




03/08/2016Renewed the directive council of the A.SPE.Do.
Between the challenges to face there are the new Customs Code and the normative new Solas




02/08/2016It continues the increase of the economic results of Royal Caribbean Cruises
For the entire exercise anniversary 2016 useful records are attended




02/08/2016Down the economic results of Terex Corporation
the first semester of 2016 has been archived item with a net loss of -6,4 million dollars




02/08/2016Costa Crociere acquires 33.3% of Chantier Naval de Marseille
Agreement with Saint George of the Port in order to institute to Marseilles a center of world-wide excellence for the naval repairs and transformations




02/08/2016Profit warning of Genting Hong Kong
the group previews to close the first semester with a net loss comprised between -60 million and -75 million dollars




02/08/2016International Shipholding Corporation has asked to approach the controlled administration
the American shipowning company that possesses a fleet of 26 ships




01/08/2016Silversea Cruises has rented the cruise ship of luxury Silver Shadow to Lowers Merchants Group
The Chinese group will employ it in Asia between on 29 January and on 4 May of 2017




01/08/2016Down the orders of new ships to the Japanese group Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
The value of the acquired orders in the quarter April-june of this year records a decrease of -17%




01/08/2016railway group French SNCF has closed the first semester with a net loss of -159 million euros
the revenues are piled to 16,0 billion euros (+2.6%)




01/08/2016In the first semester the traffic of the container in the port of New York - New Jersey is diminished of -1,7%
In the second solo trimester the bending has been of -5,0%




01/08/2016the Middle Eastern terminalista group DP World disembarks on the coast oriental of the America North
Acquired the management of the container terminal of the Canadian port of Saint John, in the Province of New Brunswick




01/08/2016CMA CGM has inaugurated the new Med Americas service
It connects the Mediterranean with the Caribbean, the Gulf of Mexico and the western coast of South America
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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
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Request for an extraordinary contribution for shipping companies in the form of a tax credit
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
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%)
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Arrival ports by:
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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
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
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
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
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
››› 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
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
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