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September 2018




28/09/2018A delegation of the Federation of the Sea has met the general secretary of the IMO
Mario Mattioli has evidenced to Kitack Lim the importance that the marine norms come from the IMO




28/09/2018ANGOPI, approval to the recent norm that defines the organizational model of the ormeggiatori
It guides: it is time definitively established that an agency represented from the cooperative exists only




28/09/2018Completed the Committee of Address of the ZES Campania
Spirit: he will be fundamental to preview the birth of customs zones intercluse in the southern ports




28/09/2018Port of Trieste, the EU finances the project from 32,7 million euros for the increment of the railway ability
It previews the potenziamento of harbour railway infrastructures of Marzio Field




28/09/2018The ability to the systems EU of recycling of the ships - Shipbreaking Platform and T&E support - is more than sufficient in order to demolish the ships EU
The two organizations emphasize that the ability to the yards authorized to this activity in Europe is undershoot




28/09/2018Uiltrasporti, fort contrarietà to the abolition of the National Agency for Safety of the Railroads
Tarlazzi: the dispersion is risked to a fundamental and strategic patrimony of technical competences




28/09/2018In the organic one of the Rumanian ship yards of the Vard other Vietnamese workers are inserted
The plant of Braila is not successful to find personal on the spot




28/09/2018Hyundai Merchant Marine will invest 2,8 billion dollars in order to acquire 20 new portacontainer of large-capacity
Seven ships from 23.000 teu will be constructed DSME, others five from SHI and eight unit from 15.000 teu from HHI




27/09/2018Named Domenico De Crescenzo coordinator for Southern Italy di Confetra
Today to Naples the first encounter between the representatives for the South of the national federations and the adherent territorial associations to the Confederation




27/09/2018The AdSP of the Tyrrhenian Sea Central has signed an agreement of collaboration with NET
"Nodo Avanzato of Naples, Salerno will be instituted and Castellammare di Stabia"




27/09/2018To August the traffic of the goods enlivened from the port of Trieste is increased of +7.7%
In the first eight months of 2018 an increase of +5.6% is recorded




27/09/2018The port of Livorno heads to develop the relations with Switzerland
Corsini: an effective commercial cooperation is sure a objective to our capacity




27/09/2018Uiltrasporti denunciation the lacked performance the reform in portualità matter
Calamitous - the union emphasizes - the conjectured transformation of the public Authorities of Harbour System in Spa




27/09/2018Carnival has archived item the period june-August with new historical quarterly records
The ships of the fleet of the group American have accommodated 3,56 million passengers (+3.5%)




27/09/2018The next year, for the first time, the ships of Corsica Ferries will reach in Sicily
On 21 April a service between the ports of Trapani, Tolone will be activated and Nice




27/09/2018A.SPE.DO, if the port of Genoa collassa is to risk yielding also all from Liguria harbour system
Landolfi: whoever is deceived that an operating crisis of the genoese port can represent an occasion for La Spezia is mistaken, the exact contrary is true




27/09/2018Anek Lines has closed the first semester of 2018 with a net loss of -9,1 million euros
The revenues have grown of +11.5%




27/09/2018The EU commission invites to introduce observations on Regolamento of exemption for category for the consortia of containerized marine companies
The norm will expire on April 25, 2020




27/09/2018Joint venture of the NASC and Peter Döhle in the segment of the multipurpose ships and of undermines to rinfusiere
The next month with a fleet of 26 units will begin the activity




26/09/2018Spediporto, in order to resolve the criticalities of the port of Genoa we take example from Antwerp
Pitto: we want to stimulate a dialogue with all more the categories opened to a advanced vision of the logistics




26/09/2018Port of Genoa, provisions in order to tackle to the emergency Morandi Bridge
Extended the duration of the concessions to Alkion Terminal Vado Ligure and Terminal Saint George




26/09/2018THE Alliance, new service Jellyfish East Coast in collaboration with CMA CGM, COSCO and OOCL
Fusion of the lines AL6 and Amerigo. It will touch the ports of La Spezia, Genoa, Marseilles Fos, Barcelona, Valencia, New York, Norfolk, Savannah, Miami, Algeciras




26/09/2018The UIRR rejects the appeal of 17 German associations for the increase to 44 tons of the gross heavyweight class of the trucks
The Union denunciation that, if received, such proposal would have the effect to damage the same arranged transport




26/09/2018Friday to Ravenna will hold a convention on the future organizational model of the ormeggiatori
It has been organized from the ANGOPI, the national association of the ormeggiatori and boatmen of the Italian ports




26/09/2018Relationship of Seafarers' Rights International on the norms that regulate the marine cabotage in the several nations
They are the 91 Member States of the UN that has laws that discipline this activity of transport




25/09/2018Confetra anticipates proposed in order to face the fallen back ones deriving from collapse of Morandi Bridge
Marcucci: we hope that the government makes its part and supports the logistic and harbour enterprises




25/09/2018The associations of the loaders criticize the decision of the companies to introduce soprannoli for the fuel to low sulfur tenor
ESC and GSF denounce a deficiency of transparency and the lack of negotiations with the customers




25/09/2018Attica, increase of the economic results and the activity on the wake of the acquisition of Hellenic Seaways
In the first semester of this year the revenues are piled to 131,68 million euros (+17.5%)




25/09/2018Encounter to Ravenna between the representatives of the AdSP, BURNED and the Lombardic association of the shippers and the haulers
Introduced the development plans of the harbour port of call




25/09/2018The president of the Confitarma has met minister Toninelli
Mattioli has evidenced the requirement to maintain the level of competitiveness of the Italian fleet unchanged




25/09/2018Satisfaction of ESPO for the ok of the Commission TRAN to the elimination of the taxes on the electricity supplied from earth to the ships
The association has evidenced that the taxes constitute an obstacle for the installation in the ports of specific systems




25/09/2018Brussels denunciation the elusione of customs duties for 2,7 billion euros in the United Kingdom
Located swindles in existence between 2011 and 2017 in the within of the import of goods through the British ports




25/09/2018L3 Technologies buys the Global ASV, society specialized in the segment of independent navigation
The company is renamed L3 ASV




24/09/2018Introduced to Berlin the first manutentiva platform in Italy for the railway rotabili
Initiative of Interporto Bologna and Workshop Rotabili Repairs




24/09/2018Development of the connections between the Kazakistan and the port of Trieste
If by it is discussed in the course of an encounter with the ambassador of the Asian nation




24/09/2018Agreement Assiterminal - Assologistica with the objective to create a federation of the harbour terminalisti
Activated a unitary technical coordination inside Confetra




24/09/2018The Italian ports to the Seatrade Cruise MED 2018
They have participated within CruiseItaly, the promoted and coordinated Italian pavilion from Assoporti




24/09/2018In the Norwegian port of Bergen the greatest European system will be installed than electric power supply Shore-to-ship
It will be able to serve three cruise ships at the same time




24/09/2018Tomorrow to Genoa a reunion of the Confetra in order to make the point on the emergency Morandi Bridge
Marcucci: we intend to propose to the union a pact that facilitates the return to normality for the activities of all the categories our associates




24/09/2018To August the port of Algeciras has enlivened 5,16 million tons of goods in container (- 3.9%)
In the first eight months of this year 3.175.201 teu (+11.1% are enlivened)




24/09/2018Tomorrow to Bari kick-off the meeting of a project for the development of the activities of the ionic ports adriatic
The Authority of Harbour System of Mare Adriatico Meridionale is lead partner of the initiative




21/09/2018In increase the traffic of the passengers and the goods in the ports of Naples and Salerno
Only exception, in the first eight months of 2018, in the segment of the rotabili




21/09/2018Al container terminal PSA Voltri-Prà of Genoa has arrived 21 new cranes RTG electrical workers
The means of handling to reduced environmental impact are disembarked today




21/09/2018Al port of Bari is conferred the prize Smart Port of the Year
The acknowledgment is assigned in the within of the fair RemTech Expo




21/09/2018New center for the repair and restructure of mega yacht in the port of Marseilles
It will be managed by the Monegasque Marine Monk, that it will invest 44 million euros




21/09/2018Success of the offer of the Palumbo Italian in order to obtain the control of the Croatian ship yard Viktor Lenac
The daily paper "Novi List" writes specifying that the Neapolitan company will have the property of beyond 80% of the capital




20/09/2018Uiltrasporti asks the immediate opening for a table that faces the situation of crisis of the Port Channel of Cagliari
Dossier-denunciation of the union in which it is evidenced that the cost of the renunciation risks to being enormously advanced to the cost of the investments necessary in order to continue to compete




20/09/2018Mattioli (Federation of the Sea): the marine cluster has a strategic role for Italy
The field - it has emphasized - imposes an effective administrative coordination between competences by now dispersed between varied ministries




20/09/2018EU commission, illicit 44 million the aids granted from the State to the Harbour Authority of Naples for the dry docks of CAMED
The late collections of the concession canons do not constitute instead aids of State




20/09/2018Railway group Helvetic SBB CFF FFS looks for an associate of minority for its society cargo
Within on 5 October the manifestations of interest in order to acquire from 10% to 49% of the share capital




20/09/2018Maersk will reunite the regional activities of containerized marine transport under an only brand
Moreover Damco will be integrated in Maersk Line




19/09/2018It is essential that the national and Lombardic institutions support the port of Genoa after collapse of Morandi Bridge
The necessity of participations and timely measures is emphasized in the course of an encounter of Propeller Club of Milan




19/09/2018To August the traffic of the container in the port of Valencia is increased of +2.8%
In the first eight months of this year the increase has been of +5.1%




19/09/2018Confitarma, to estimate the transfer of marine lines short beam from the genoese harbour basin of Sampierdarena to that of Voltri or to Savona
The shipowning confederation suggests to deepen such hypothesis in order to tackle to the emergency caused from collapse of Morandi Bridge




19/09/2018From the 24 on 29 September to Naples the third edition of the Naples Shipping Week will hold
Beyond 300 the relatori involved in the 40 events to calendar




19/09/2018Investment of DFDS in order to equip of scrubber the employed ships ro-ro of the group in the Mediterranean
They will be installed on 12 ferries goods that operate on the routes that connect Turkey, Italy and France




19/09/2018Gulftainer signature the contract for the management of the American port of Wilmington
Previewed investments until 600 million dollars




19/09/2018In 2019 record in the Italian ports is attended a crocieristico traffic
Cemar previews that the total will be of beyond 11,5 million passengers (+5.5%)




19/09/2018Minoan Lines has closed first semester 2018 with a profit after the taxes of 1,9 million euros (+11.5%)
In increase the traffic of the passengers and the vehicles enlivened from the fleet of the company




19/09/2018Guido Grimaldi retort to Honored confirming the full support to the demand for revocation of the concession to Tirrenia
If our group only benefitted of the half of the distributed contribution to Tirrenia - it has denounced - could free of charge transport all the native residents and of the Sardinia between the island and the continent




18/09/2018Honored Shipping complaint for defamation regarding Mauro Pili has jutted
The former deputy is accused to have place in existence a libellous campaign. Brought up also the Grimaldi group




18/09/2018The AdSP of the Ligurian Sea Western has obtained the certifications ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015
The certificates are released by SGS Italy




18/09/2018Mission of the port of Ravenna in Egypt
The opportunities of investment in the Italian harbour port of call will be illustrated




18/09/2018Joint venture of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding and Mitsui & Co. with center to Panama hat
The objective is the development of the respective activities in the naval field




18/09/2018Los Angeles is the first American port to have joined to the IPCSA
The organization has the scope to coordinate the initiatives times to integration of the Port Community System




17/09/2018From the 2019 Maersk Line it will introduce a new BAF in order to cover the costs determined from the new limits on the sulfur tenor in the fuel
The company considers that such expenses could reach the two billions of dollars




17/09/2018Wednesday to Ferrara will hold the national conference Smart Ports
One will hold in the inaugural day of the international event RemTech Expo




17/09/2018Last month the traffic of the container in the port of Hong Kong is diminished of -4,3%
In the first eight months of this year 4.3% are enlivened 13,15 million teu (-)




17/09/2018On 17 October to Rome the public assembly of the Confetra will hold
Topic of the encounter: "Check Up Log: the strategic infrastructures for the transport and the logistics"




17/09/2018To August the Chinese marine ports have enlivened 777,7 million tons of goods (+6.5%)
The traffic of the container has been pairs to 19,2 million teu (+5.0%)




17/09/2018Last month the harbour terminals of COSCO Shipping Ports have enlivened 8,7 million container (+12.2%)
In the first eight months of the 2018 traffic it has been of 64,6 million teu (+13.0%)




14/09/2018Make, for the Genoa emergency not to the roof on the aids of State
Manfron: in fact the field of the road haulage is penalized strongly also




14/09/2018Named Edoardo Rixi viceministro of the Ministry of Infrastructures and the Transports
Assignment with delegation to the Ports, logistic and construction inland navigation special




14/09/2018Solidarity of the Swiss haulers to the genoese colleagues in difficulty
Room (Astag): we not only want to share the pain and the memory, but also to offer collaboration forms




14/09/2018On 27 September to Naples, in the within of the Naples Shipping Week, project GAINN4CORE will be introduced
It is centralized on the definition of two of the three Italian nets for the distribution of LNG




14/09/2018The division cargo of railway group Helvetic SBB CFF FFS is returned to the assets
In the first half of the 2018 result of exercise it has been of 3,4 million franchi Swiss




13/09/2018Agreement of collaboration between the Union Industrial Naples and Confetra Campania
He has been undersigned today




13/09/2018Moby has closed the first semester of 2018 with a net loss of -60,2 million euros
The revenues are dropped of -1,6%




13/09/2018Port of Genoa, demolition of the wall that separates the areas national and international of the basin of Sampierdarena
A new road for heavy means become necessary after collapse of Morandi Bridge will be opened




13/09/2018In interporto the Vespucci an activity of assemblage and refitting of car will be installed electrical workers
Consortium N.E. Mo. it will have altogether 1,500 square metres on hand




13/09/2018New record historical salary of cargo on the ships that have crossed the Suez Canal
To August the cargo ability of the journeyed ship has exceeded 100 million the clean tons for the first time




13/09/2018Port of Taranto, introduced observations and oppositions relatively to the demand for management of the Polisettoriale Pier advanced from Yilport
The AdSP will start the merit preliminary investigation on the request of the Turkish company




13/09/2018Canadian group ATCO will acquire 40% of the capital of the Chilean Neltume Ports
The transaction will have a value of USA 340 million dollars




13/09/2018The port of Singapore has marked the own new record of traffic for the August month
Last month tons of cargos (+0.6% are enlivened 53,3 million)




13/09/2018Last month the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles is diminished of -2,5%
In the first eight months of the 2018 2.6% are enlivened almost 6,0 million teu (-)




13/09/2018Road show of the port of in the USA
Encounter with the operators of New York




12/09/2018Global Holding Ports has signed the contract for the management of the crocieristico port of Gazenica, to Zara
To November the work for the doubling of the container will leave terminal of the Swedish port of Gävle managed from the Yilport




12/09/2018Trasportounito asks that in I decree governmental for Genoa are measures in support of the road haulage
Tagnochetti: without a determined participation of the State it will not be possible to assure operating continuity of the port of Genoa and the logistic system of the North the West




12/09/2018Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Uiltrasporti write to minister Toninelli speeding up urgent measures for Genoa and its port
Already today - marked Rocchi, Piras and Tarlazzi have - us it turns out that some companies of navigation would be about to moving the traffics




12/09/2018Started in the yard of Rostock the realization of the greatest cruise ship never constructed in Germany
The "Vigo Superstar" will pass from the fleet of the Cruises Star to that of the Dream Cruises




12/09/2018China and Liberia renew their agreement in marine field
The ships of Liberian flag will continue to benefit of a reduction in price on the harbour taxes in case port of call in the Chinese ports




11/09/2018Confetra-Invitalia encounter
Arcuri: in the within of the triennial program of support to the investment projects three projects in the field of the logistics are introduced alone




11/09/2018Moby will reactivate the connection Lead-Olbia goods extending the service to the passengers
The line will be restored in the first days of the next month




11/09/2018A relationship analyzes to challenges and opportunity for the determined ports of the United Kingdom from independent navigation
Ballantyne (BPA): it is time that political and businesses leader strive in order to assure that the British ports are to the head of this innovative development




11/09/2018Ready a way of access directed to the basin of East of the port of Genoa dedicated to the heavy vehicles
The Authority of Harbour System is opening a new passage in correspondence of this road




10/09/2018European marine the harbour industry and receives with favor the proposal to institute an only Door marine EU
It is necessary but - CLECAT, ECASBA, EMPA, ESC, ESPO, FEPORT and IPCSA specify - to clarify some ulteriorly aspects key of the proposed regulations




10/09/2018Reunion of Propeller Club of Milan on the situation to Genoa after collapse of Morandi Bridge
One will hold on 18 September




10/09/2018CMA CGM has concluded the second trimester with a decrease of the economic performances
In the period the fleet has transported 5,2 million container (+9.7%)




10/09/2018In the first six months of the 2018 port of La Spezia it has enlivened 7,76 million tons of goods (- 2.1%)
The container has been pairs to 722 thousand teu (+1.2%)




10/09/2018Fit Cisl Calabria, the institution of the AdSP of the Strait of Messina is anticipated as a mere attempt to reward localisms
Fiorenza: it is not with the constitution of another Harbour Authority that is protected and the peculiarities of the Strait of Messina are valued




10/09/2018To August the traffic of the container in the port of Long Beach is diminished of -1,9%
In the first eight months of the 2018 +9.4% are enlivened 5,3 million teu ()




07/09/2018The AdSP of the Tyrrhenian Sea Central tightens relations with government of Hong Kong
Encounter with organized InvestHK of understanding with the International Propeller Clubs




07/09/2018Ermanno Giamberini is elected president of the new ones constituted Confetra Campania
Secretary coordinator is Giovanni Montella




07/09/2018Prompt Fit Cisl urgent participations in order to throw again the activity and the occupation in the port of Gioia Tauro
Monday in program an encounter near the MIT




07/09/2018The MIT announces the next institution of the AdSP of the Strait of Messina with jurisdiction on the ports of Messina, Milazzo, Reggio Calabria and Villa San Giovanni
Creation of a sixteenth Authority of Harbour System through the division of the agency previewed with center to Gioia Tauro




07/09/2018Reunion on the definition of the lines guides on the formation of the pilots of the ports
It has been carried out yesterday near the General Command of the Harbour offices




07/09/2018In the first seven months of this year the port of Algeciras has enlivened almost 2,8 million container (+11.4%)
Altogether the traffic of the goods is piled to 63,0 million tons (+9.6%)




06/09/2018Uiltrasporti denunciation the inaction of the minister of the Transports
Tarlazzi: from the takeover of the new government we have still not been summoned, in spite of the infrastructural sollicitations and the many emergencies




06/09/2018Poulsson (ICS) exhorts the UN to take into consideration the job of the IMO on the protection of the marine atmosphere
"The ships - it has emphasized - do not operate in an empty normative" and "the activities of a shipowner are not never to out of the national jurisdiction, also in open sea"




06/09/2018Agreement Mercitalia Rail - PKP Cargo in order to develop to the rail shipment goods on the Corridor Baltic Sea-Adriatic
A working group will be constituted




06/09/2018To July the traffic of the goods in the port of Trieste has grown of +7.9%
In the first seven months of the 2018 total it has been of 36,93 million tons (+5.3%)




05/09/2018ESPO exhorts to assure puts up financings to the ports in the budget EU
The association asks also to recognize the transboundary nature of the harbour ports of call




05/09/2018Convention to Treviso on the logistics the 4,0 and advantages for the companies of the East North
It is in program on 25 September




05/09/2018The shippers of Livorno and Trieste exhort to safeguard the specificities of the Port local Community System
Dari and Visintin: cetralized PCS is in controtendenza regarding the experiences of the more competitive European ports




05/09/2018On 12 September to Naples a convention on the diportismo in Campania
A specific study of Answers will be introduced Tourism




05/09/2018To July the traffic of the goods in the port of Genoa is diminished of -1,3%
In the first seven months of 2018 an increase of +3.1% is recorded




05/09/2018A delegation of Alis has met the European commissioner to the Transports
Reunion yesterday to Brussels




04/09/2018The Transocean Swiss will buy drilling contractor the Ocean Rig for 2,7 billion dollars
The transaction will be capacity to term in the first trimester of 2019




04/09/2018Alarm for the impact of collapse of Morandi Bridge on the activity of the couriers that operate for the e-commerce
Spediporto has convened in the next few days a technical encounter with companies




04/09/2018New trisettimanale railway service between Milan and Monaco
It will connect the terminal of Melzo of the Contship group with the Riem Terminal




04/09/2018AssArmatori asks an interdepartmental table equipped for extraordinary powers in order to face the emergency of after Morandi Bridge
Messina: "it must be clearly to that, if Genoa goes in crisis, it is the entire system Country to pay of the consequences"




04/09/2018Suspended strike of the ferries in Greece
Union PNO chip ax the proposal of an increase of 2% of the marine salaries of the offer from the SEEN




04/09/2018Deterioration of the economic results of Chinese group COSCO Shipping in according to trimester
In the period the fleet of portacontainer has trsaportato 6,0 million teu (+12.9%)




03/09/2018Agreement of HPH Trust with Chinese CEL in the within of the Belt and Road Initiative
It previews the development of intermodal activities and a logistics center




03/09/2018Gianluigi Castelli is the new president of the Union Internationale DES Chemins de fer
He is president of Italian Railroads of the State




03/09/2018In the first half of the 2018 harbour terminal of the Chinese group CMPort they have enlivened 53,8 million container (+7.3%)
In the segment of the bulk the traffic has been of 250 million tons (+0.6%)




03/09/2018Course of the Italian Academy of Marina Mercantile for apprentice officers of covered and car
120 young people will be admitted altogether




03/09/2018To Genoa encounter union-Customs in order to face the emergency of after "Parodi Bridge"
Examined the contingent and problematic problems the internal ones to the Agency




03/09/2018Confetra F.V.G., the regional logistic system is ready in order to tackle to the new rules of the foreign trade
Visintin: the current class of shippers meticulously is selected by the events of last the 20 years




03/09/2018Tomorrow to Olbia a project on the limitation of the sonorous pollution in the ports will be introduced
It previews the monitoring of the levels of traffic and noise in the harbour ports of call and the main road arteries
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Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
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Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
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