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January 2021




29/01/2021Attica orders three new catamarans at the Norwegian shipyard Brødrene
The order is worth EUR 21 million




29/01/2021In 2020, freight traffic in haropa'French system fell by -6.0%
Containers amounted to 2.4 million teu (-14.0%)




29/01/2021New historical record of quarterly container traffic for Spanish ports
It was established in the latter part of 2020




29/01/2021In the next few days the publication of the call for tenders for towing services in the port of Savona - Vado Ligure
The Port Authority of Savona has completed the investigation process for the definition of technical and administrative documentation




29/01/2021Project for the notice of goods arriving in the port of Trieste
The operational phase has begun




29/01/2021Corsini: PNRR does not recognise the strategic role of the port of Livorno
He stressed that it should be included in the list of strategic ports for the National System in the same way as Genoa and Trieste




29/01/2021Last quarter 2020 also record for the Japanese containerized shipping company ONE
Revenues increased by +28.9% in the period




28/01/2021Gruber Logistics has acquired Combitras
The company has offices in Cesena and Bologna




28/01/2021De Micheli: designate seafarers as key workers? But we already did it in March!
Confitarma and other maritime organisations are only now aware of this




28/01/2021The port of Valencia closes 2020 with a new historical record of quarterly container traffic
In the whole year, 5.4 million teu (-0.2%) were moveded




28/01/2021Deterioration of Wärtsilä's performance in the latter part of 2020
Net sales fell by -11% in the full year




28/01/2021Evergreen will increase the container fleet by 44,000 units
Order the first containers to the Chinese CXIC Group Container Co




28/01/2021ZIM will raise less than expected resources with the entry to the New York Stock Exchange
The unit offer price will be $15




28/01/2021The marriage between Fincantieri and Chantiers de l'Atlantique will not take place
The unprecedented uncertainties on the tourist market - explain Rome and Paris - do not allow the planned operation to proceed




27/01/2021The Grimaldi Group has taken over the PCTC Grande Texas.
It has a capacity of about 7,600 ceu




27/01/2021COSCO Shipping Ports will acquire 20% of Saudi's Red Sea Gateway Terminal
New shareholder also the Saudi sovereign wealth fund GDP




27/01/2021The four Vice-Presidents of federagenti have been appointed
I am Giancarlo Acciaro, Gianluca Croce, Laura Miele and Domenico Speciale




27/01/2021In 2020, rail traffic grows at bologna interport. Slight drop in trucks
Improvement in the latter part of the year




27/01/2021Fedespedi signs a collaboration agreement with Fondazione Università Ca' Foscari di Venezia
It provides for the patronage of the Master in "Trade, Taxation and International Arbitration"




27/01/2021Positive performance for the Italian naval register
The ICS publishes the 2020/2021 edition of the Flag State Table




27/01/2021Record financial and operating performance for Hapag-Lloyd in the last quarter of 2020
Over the period, the average value of the noles increased by +9.5%




26/01/2021Cruise group Carnival closed the 2020 financial year with a net loss of -$10.2 billion
Revenues fell by -73.1%




26/01/2021South Korea's SM Merchant Marine Co. is preparing an initial public offering
It is expected to be listed on the Korean Stock Exchange by the end of the year




26/01/2021France aims to increase the share of containerised traffic moveded by ports from 60% to 80%
The aim by 2050 is also to double the number of direct and direct workers linked to port activities




26/01/2021The procedure to ensure maritime territorial continuity on the Civitavecchia-Olbia route has been initiated
25 February is the deadline for expressions of interest




26/01/2021Positive assessment of the timing of the construction of the new gioia tauro rail gateway
The work had a total cost of 40 million euros




26/01/2021More than 300 shipping companies and associations are signing a declaration to solve the problem of changing ship crews
Indicate four priority actions




26/01/2021DFDS buys Dutch HSF Logistics
The agreement provides for the transfer to the Danish group of 1,800 employees and a fleet of 750 trucks and 1,500 trailers




26/01/2021UPS sold its part-load road transport business to TFI International
Transaction worth $800 million




26/01/2021Assoporti has signed the Padua Charter
Pact between maritime-port cluster organisations for sustainable and efficient logistics




26/01/2021Busan is confirmed as the sixth container port in the world
Last year, the South Korean airport moved 21.8 million teu (-0.8%)




26/01/2021Samsung Heavy Industries will build two 13,000 teu contenitorial carriers
Order with a total value of approximately $208 million




25/01/2021Freight traffic in the port of Marseille Fos fell by -12.7% in 2020
Passengers down -76%




25/01/2021In addition to the container record, in 2020 the port of Tanger Med also set the new historical peak of total freight traffic
Considerable increase in bunkering activity carried out in the Moroccan port port




25/01/2021The EU will not launch an investigation into the abnormal state of the containerised maritime transport market unless legal action is proposed
CLECAT and ESC will consider filing a formal complaint with the European Commission




25/01/2021Wan Hai Lines orders 12 new 3,013 teu container containers
Order worth $565.2 million to JMU and Nihon Shipyard




22/01/2021Spain's Boluda Towage buys Dutchman Iskes Towage & Salvage
Both port towing activities in Eemshaven, Lübeck and Lisbon and offshore activities change hands




22/01/2021Summary: qualitative leap with the inclusion of Pontremolese in the Dpcm
It is - he stressed - a priority infrastructure not only for the ports of La Spezia and Carrara, but also for the entire infrastructure system of Northern Italy




22/01/2021Costa postpones the restart of its cruise activities in Italy until 13 March
Proposed itineraries that will stop in Savona, La Spezia, Civitavecchia, Naples, Messina and Cagliari




22/01/2021The logistics and infrastructure part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan is heading in the right direction
The President of Confetra pointed this out




22/01/2021In the USA, the trade unions are calling for the priority of vaccination for seafarers to be raised
Among the problems to be addressed is that of the high mobility of maritime work




22/01/2021Next month the Carrara-Olbia-Cagliari maritime line of Grendi will be inaugurated
Authorizations under Articles 16 and 18 of Law 84/94 are being acquired to operate at the Olbiese airport




22/01/2021Arcese agrees with TX Logistik for intermodal transport on the Bologna-Cologne line
Make five departures a week




22/01/2021Terminal Bettolo, contract with Konecranes for the maintenance of port vehicles
The agreement will be in force until October 2024




22/01/2021Last year, container traffic from Russia's Global Ports increased by +6.6%
Bulk traffic grew by +39.8%




22/01/2021Pierfrancesco Vago is the new president of the international cruise association CLIA
He is the first European to take up the post




21/01/2021Open letter from ecsa and etf to EU summits to facilitate ship crew changes
Priority access to vaccination for seafarers is also called for




21/01/2021New annual container traffic record in Algeciras in terms of the weight of the handling loads
In 2020 the total of goods handled by the Spanish port decreased by -2.0% per cent, Picco records also of conventional goods




21/01/2021Satisfaction with the inclusion in the Dpcm scheme of the completion of the doubling of the Pontremolese railway axis
It was expressed by Fontana, president of the association of shippers of La Spezia




21/01/2021Merlo (Federlogistica): the appointment of commissioners for the realization of strategic port works is good
Finally - merlo pointed out - an indicator in contrast




21/01/2021Filt, Fit and Uilt denounce the presence of an 'unrespirable climate' at St George's Terminal
Ferretti, Rossi and Falvo: series of forcings implemented by the company that have deteriorated the union relations




21/01/2021In 2020, Chinese seaports moveded 9.48 billion tons of goods (+3.2%)
Easing of growth in the latter part of the year. International traffic alone amounted to 4.00 billion tonnes (+3.9%)




21/01/2021Assiterminal, yes to the creation of an institution dedicated to maritime activities
Ferrari: it is not a wish, it is not a suggestion, but it should be a concrete and strategic need of the Italian system




21/01/2021Grimaldi (ALIS): include transport and logistics operators among the priority categories for vaccination
It is necessary - he stressed - to concretely protect the health of those who guarantee the delivery of goods and basic necessities every day




20/01/2021FedEx will cut 5,500-6,300 jobs in Europe
Decided on a dual airport hub model focused on Paris (main node) and Liège (secondary node)




20/01/2021The Federation of the Sea is also calling for a political and administrative coordination forum dedicated to maritime activities
Ministry or dedicated department of the Presidency of the Council, or in any case - explained Mattioli - a structure that knows how to put the management of the entire maritime cluster in a system




20/01/2021At Textainer the entire ownership of TAP Funding which has a fleet of 80 thousand containers
Acquired 49.9% of the capital held by TAP Ltd




20/01/2021Masucci (Propeller Clubs): the establishment of a Ministry of the Sea is essential
There can only be - he stressed - a department dedicated to such a vital sector for our country




20/01/2021Container traffic in the Port of Los Angeles increased by +22.4% in the last quarter of 2020
Growth of full containers on disembarkation and empty containers at embarkation




20/01/2021Sea-Intelligence, containerized shipping companies have not used blank sailing to decrease capacity
Analyzed the trend of capacity offered on the routes between Asia and North America and between Asia and Europe/Mediterranean




20/01/2021Through the IPO ZIM could raise up to $382.4 million
The expected value of the offered common shares will be between $16 and $19




19/01/2021Royal Caribbean sells cruise company Azamara to Sycamore Partners
Transaction worth $201 million




19/01/2021Last year the port of Zeebrugge handled 47.0 million tons of cargo (+ 3.0%)
That was down -6.4% percent in the fourth quarter




19/01/2021The ICS urges governments to include seafarers among the priority categories for vaccinations
The Italian Shipowners' Confederation writes to the Ministry of Health




19/01/2021Perini Navi, step forward in the restructuring plan
Blue Skye and Arena Investors have submitted a binding offer to issue a bond




19/01/2021Messina (Assarmatori): genoa's new foranea dam must be made and done immediately
It is essential - he stressed - to guarantee competitiveness and efficiency to the port system as well as to the production system of the most important industrial area of the country




19/01/2021Last year freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -12.2%
Growth of +5.0% was reported in the fourth quarter alone




19/01/2021MSC will restart cruise activity on Sunday
"MSC Grandiosa" will resume the weekly cruises already scheduled in the western Mediterranean




19/01/2021By April 30, the future of Terminals Civitavecchia Management must be defined
A road map must be established that provides for the protection of the company's employees




18/01/2021Annual traffic down -14% percent in the port of Amsterdam
In 2020, 74.3 million tons of cargo were handled




18/01/2021The port of Antwerp closes 2020 with a new container record. Drop in other goods
In the fourth quarter alone, 59.7 million tonnes (+0.8%) were moveded




18/01/2021The port of Long Beach closed 2020 with a new record for container traffic
Traffic drop in Los Angeles




18/01/2021Last year the port of Civitavecchia moved 106,305 containers (-5.3%)
Musolino: among the objectives of the Mobility Plan of the Region is to increase the capacity of container traffic up to 700,000 teu




18/01/2021On January 28th, an Isfort webinar is scheduled on the Italian port system
Presentation of andrea appetecchia's essay




18/01/2021Study on the marine continuity with the Sardinia of the DICAAR of the University of Cagliari
It proposes a mixed model between those in vigor in France and Spain




18/01/2021-0.5% drop in the size of new orders to Chinese shipyards in 2020
Completions increased by +4.9%




18/01/2021Annual drop in container traffic moveded by COSCO Shipping Ports
The one passed in CMPort terminals is growing




15/01/2021OOCL ends 2020 with record revenue and load data carried by the fleet
Outstanding performance in the last quarter of the year




15/01/2021The 2021 programming of ocean alliance container ports in Italy is unchanged
At the ports of Genoa and La Spezia there are two services and one service at the port of Trieste




15/01/2021Technical launch of the new flagship of Costa Crociere
The preparation of the ship will now begin at the Finnish shipyard at Meyer Turku




15/01/2021The accident rate at the Genoese container terminal of PSA Genova Pra' is falling
In 2020 it was the lowest ever




15/01/2021Competition for the identification and start-up of innovative ideas in the field of recycling and waste recovery in the port sector
Initiative of the Maremma and Tyrrhenian Chamber of Commerce with the support of the Eastern Ligurian AdSP




15/01/2021Last year, the Port of Hong Kong moved 17.96 million containers (-1.9%)
In the last quarter of 2020 alone, an increase of +1.4% was noted




14/01/2021MIT will provide over five million euros to the AdSP of the Central Adriatic
Positive response to the request for assistance submitted by the institution




14/01/2021Representatives of the port community of La Spezia met the new President of the AdSP
Among the topics addressed, the state of progress of the PRP, investments and work organisation




14/01/2021Approved the Three-Year Operational Plan 2021-2023 of the AdSP of Sardinia
Ok to the Functional Technical Adjustments to the Port Regulatory Plans of Cagliari and Olbia




14/01/2021The World Shipping Council explains because the containerized marine companies are not the problem of the supply chain
Deficiency of hold, schedule untrustworthy and volatility of the hires - the shipowning association emphasizes - is consequences of a completely exceptional situation




14/01/2021Gnv Sealand has joined the gnv shipping company's fleet.
It has a capacity of 880 passengers, 2,255 linear meters of rolling stock and 195 cars




14/01/2021The CLI indices continue to show a recovery in the OECD economies
The indication also applies to the euro area including Germany, France and Italy




14/01/2021Last year PSA's port terminals handled a record traffic of 86.6 million containers
Increase of 1.7% percent on 2019 percent




14/01/2021In 2020, Chinese import-export grew by +1.9% to a record high
Increase in imports and exports consecutively since last June




13/01/2021Meyer Werft is proposing 600 redundancies and employee representatives are interrupting negotiations
Expected a 40% drop in work activities in the coming years due to the health crisis




13/01/2021Marlink buys ITC Global
It offers satellite communication services to the maritime, energy and mining sectors




13/01/2021Maritime piracy increased by +46% in the last quarter of 2020
A total of 195 accidents occurred last year (+20%)




13/01/2021Rossi has been notified of the confirmation of his appointment as President of the AdSP of the Northern Central Adriatic
He has been at the helm of the institution since the end of 2016




13/01/2021On March 1, DNV GL will simply become DNV
Eriksen: already many customers refer to the company calling it DNV




13/01/2021Assoporti coordinates eu action on the issue of port taxation with MIT
Rossi: strong action will be taken to reaffirm the legitimate expectations of a better assessment of the peculiarity of the Italian port system




13/01/2021Last year Singapore was confirmed as the second largest container port in the world with traffic of 36.9 million teu (-0.9%)
A total of 581.3 million tonnes of goods (-7.2%) were moveded




13/01/2021In 2020 Grendi significantly increased turnover and traffic volumes
Turnover amounted to around EUR 56 million (+12%)




12/01/2021The contribution of liner maritime passenger services to Greek GDP is EUR 13.6 billion
A study highlights the impact of the pandemic on these activities




12/01/2021Swissterminal will manage the three Alsatian river ports of Ottmarsheim, Huningue and Ile Napoléon
A joint venture will be established with the ports of Le Havre and Marseille-Fos




12/01/2021New intermodal rail link between Parma Interporto and Giovinazzo (Bari)
The service includes a commercial stop in Lugo (Ravenna)




12/01/2021Port of Civitavecchia, the TAR Lazio welcomes Medov's appeal regarding the shuttle service of cruise shippers
The order providing for the exclusive rights of the service in favour of Port Mobility had been requested to be cancelled




12/01/2021First route for the air transport of zero-CO2 goods between Europe and North America
Initiative of AIR France KLM Martinair Cargo and Kuehne + Nagel




12/01/2021Assoporti welcomes the government's decision to appeal to the EU Court of Justice on port taxation
The action will be supported by appeals to adiuvandum by the association and the ADSPs




11/01/2021Increase in container traffic in the port of Koper in the last quarter of 2020
Total freight traffic was 4.7 million tonnes (-7.5%)




11/01/2021The race has begun to build a new port hub for container traffic in the Baltic Sea
It will be built in deep water in Swinoujscie




11/01/2021CEVA Logistics acquired Moroccan company ASTI
It is based in Casablanca and the Free Zone of Tangier




11/01/2021ANCIP, Filt, Fit and Uilt welcome the decision to appeal to the EU Court on the taxation of port authorities
For us - underlines the National Association of Port Companies Companies - Law no. 84/94 must be defended at all costs




11/01/2021Carnival expects to close the September-November quarter with a net loss of -$2.2 billion
Planned to leave the fleet of 19 ships




11/01/2021ART welcomed MIT's market audit of maritime links with the islands
40% of the lines previously subsidised by the Stat have been liberalised




11/01/2021Assiterminal, placing port workers among the priority categories for vaccinations
They carry out an activity - underlined the association that is among the "essential services"




11/01/2021Freight traffic in EU ports fell by -17.0% in the second quarter of 2020
In Italy, the decline was -40.5%




11/01/2021Yang Ming and Wan Hai's revenue surges in the latter part of 2020
In the whole year, turnover grew by +1.8% and +12.7% respectively




11/01/2021ONE will activate two new containerised maritime services between Northern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean
They will have weekly frequency and will touch the transhipment hubs of Tanger Med and Algeciras




11/01/2021Forth Ports buys port towing company Targe Towing
The company has a fleet of nine naval vehicles and three more under management




08/01/2021It is a fatal mistake to cancel investments in fleet renewal in pnrr
Messina: it is necessary not to cancel the Marshall Plan for Italian shipping




08/01/2021Assoporti calls for port workers to be included in the categories to be vaccinated as a matter of priority
Sent a note to The Extraordinary Commissioner Arcuri




08/01/2021Exponential growth in Evergreen's revenues in the second half of 2020
In the full year, they totalled about US$7.4 billion (+9.0%)




08/01/2021Ridgemont Equity Partners acquires control of American Seko Logistics
The logistics company was founded in 1976 and is present in 40 countries




07/01/2021HHLA has completed the acquisition of 50.01% of The Trieste Logistics Platform
The Julian terminal will be operated under the name HHLA PLT Italia




07/01/2021CLIA reminds italian authorities that cruises are one of the sectors that has responded best to the health crisis
The association points out that so far cruise ships have ensured the transport of over 60 thousand tourists safely




07/01/2021Sanilog, extended to December 31, 2021 the free package of extraordinary Covid-19 performance
Extraordinary measures are guaranteed through the insurance company UniSalute




07/01/2021United Overseas Group will buy United Arab Chemical Carriers
The company has a fleet of 20 ships for the transport of petroleum and chemical products




07/01/2021New intermodal rail service for semi-trailers Bologna-Cologne of the SMET group
It will be operated on by TX Logistik




07/01/2021The Japanese shipyards JMU and Imabari formed the joint venture Nihon Shipyard
It will have 510 employees and operate in all segments of naval mechanics, excluding LNG vessels




07/01/2021Italy-China agreement on the mutual recognition of maritime certificates
It was signed by representatives of MIT and the China Maritime Safety Administration




07/01/2021Scorpio Bulkers will change its name to Eneti Inc
The change in the name of the company will have to be approved by the shareholders




07/01/2021Tomorrow in Civitavecchia will be the first ship of glenhallen service with Libya
A stopover is planned every three weeks in the first phase




05/01/2021In 2020, containers transported by train between China and Europe by China Railway increased by +56%
12,400 freight trains were operated (+50%)




05/01/2021Wallenius Wilhelmsen puts nine of the 16 ships stopped as a result of the pandemic back into service
They will be used to replace short-term rented units




05/01/2021Costa postpones the restart of cruises in Italy to January 31
"Delicious Coast" will offer three- and four-day mini-cruises or an entire seven-day cruise




05/01/2021Orders for six new 15,000 teu limiters to South Korean shipyards HHI and HSHI
Orders have a total value of approximately $821 million




05/01/2021The EU Commission authorises public support for the recapitalisation of the German tourist group TUI
Public resources of up to EUR 1.25 billion are planned




05/01/2021CLECAT and ESC once again complain that the commercial practices of containerised shipping carriers are undermineing the recovery of the EU economy
Letter to the European Commission




04/01/2021Ship transits in the Suez Canal decreased by -4.3% in the last quarter of 2020
In the whole year it was crossed by 18,829 naval units (-0.3%)




04/01/2021Port taxes in Rotterdam will increase by +1% this year
The three-year agreement with port users has been extended until the end of 2021




04/01/2021In March Baleària will take over the world's first natural gas-powered fast ferry
The ship will have a service speed of 35 knots and a maximum of over 40 knots




04/01/2021Shanghai is the world's first container port for the eleventh consecutive year
In 2020, the Chinese climber handled 43.5 million teu (+ 0.5%)




04/01/2021Race to identify the company that will choose the dry dock for the port of Gioia Tauro
It will be mainly used for the maintenance of medium and large container containers




04/01/2021Yang Ming has set up its own maritime agency in France
Joint venture with the transalpine Naxco Group
FROM THE HOME PAGE
The reform that was supposed to reduce the fragmentation of ports
Taranto
From the transition from 24 Port Authorities to 15 AdSPs to the entry of Gallipoli into the Taranto system: Italy continues to add ports
The port of Genoa closed the third quarter with growth, while freight traffic remained stable in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Port of Ravenna, September slows down
Ravenna
In the first nine months of 2026, freight traffic remained above last year's levels
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Ankara
Bulk carrier passages halved in the third quarter. The decline in the Dardanelles was more moderate (-12.8%), while container ships held steady.
In the third quarter, Eurokai terminals handled a record traffic of 3.9 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In the first nine months of 2026 the total was over 11.3 million TEUs (+8.7%)
Maritime ETS: Brussels says the system is working. Ports fear traffic flight.
Brussels
The Commission's latest report for 2025 reports a 4% drop in emissions and compliance above 99%. However, it provides no new data on the risk of tax evasion.
Yang Ming's revenues grew by 52.4% in the third quarter
Keelung
A continuation of favorable conditions for shipping is expected in the latter part of 2026
US-China trade easing also involves ports and shipyards
Beijing
Beijing extends suspension of port charges on US vessels and investigation into the impact of the US measures on its maritime industry
Alfa Laval Acquires Navtor for $700 Million
Lund/Egersund
The Norwegian company providing digital solutions for shipping will be integrated into the Ocean division of the Swedish group
Boluda Towage acquires Dutch towing company Muller Dordrecht
Dordrecht/Valencia
It has a fleet of 16 tugboats and eight barges
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Cairo
Growth of +86.8% in tonnage and +94.1% in transit rights
Rail, space, and the environment are among the priorities emerging from meetings on the new Port Planning Scheme for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado.
Genoa
The first phase of the AdSP's listening process has concluded with 65 hearings and over 120 stakeholders involved.
Fincantieri signs agreements with JA Solutions, Navantia, and Naval Group
Paris
Intensive collaboration with the Danish company in the field of advanced modular and containerized systems for reconfigurable naval units
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Copenhagen
In the third quarter, volumes fell by -0.8%, but tariffs and congestion raised Ocean's EBIT to 2.6 billion
From Egypt to Morocco, passing through Gioia Tauro: does the ETS shift containers to non-EU ports?
Brussels
A study promoted by Assarmatori sees signs of transfer already underway and calls for corrections
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen records a third quarter with record revenues which, however, grow less than costs
Lysaker
Slight decrease in the volumes of vehicles transported by the fleet
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
Tardino appointed President of the ESPO Committee for the Outermost Regions and Islands
Palermo
In Brussels, Raffaele Fitto will discuss the strategic issues of Italian ports.
Denmark's DFDS posts record quarterly revenue
Copenhagen
In the period July-September the group's ships transported 10.1 million linear metres of rolling stock and 2.1 million passengers (-3.6%)
In Montenegrin ports, cargo volumes are decreasing while passengers are increasing.
Podgorica
Traffic with Italy is declining
Ansis Zeltins has been re-elected president of the European Sea Ports Organisation.
Brussels
The Icelandic Ports Association has joined ESPO
This year Blu Navy recorded a growth of +12% in passengers transported
Portoferraio
Transported vehicles also increased (+11%)
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Uiltrasporti, the Democratic Party's commitment to amendments for port and maritime work is welcomed.
Rome
It is the only political force - the union underlines - that has responded to our requests for a meeting so far.
In the first nine months of 2026, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +1.7%
Rome
The Bank of Italy's economic update on Calabria's economy
FS Engineering and Sogesid have signed an agreement to develop infrastructure projects in Italy and abroad.
Rome
National focus on port infrastructure, logistics systems, and mobility-related infrastructure
The Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has suspended the increases in maritime training center fees.
Rome
CONFORMAR and ANIFORMAR's request for precautionary measures has been granted. The hearing on the merits is scheduled for March 16.
Global Ship Lease revenues up 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026.
Athens
New $1 billion credit line to finance 15 new container ships
The Papagno Course at Assagenti has trained over a thousand young maritime agents and brokers
Genoa
It has been provided nationally since 2017
AIRIDEA, a new Genoa-Marseille air link with the support of Genova Industrie Navali
Genoa
Service designed to facilitate work-related travel between the two cities
Fincantieri and Republikorp form joint venture to strengthen Indonesia's shipbuilding industry.
Paris
The Propeller Club Port of Sardinia was established today in Cagliari
Genoa
It is the 27th Club of the national association which includes over 1,600 members
India's Adani Ports acquires Dutch terminal operator Evos
Ahmedabad/Amsterdam
Transaction worth 2.56 billion euros
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
Hamburg
Interferry's board of directors has been renewed.
Victoria
Appointments at the association's 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
DIS reports earnings growth in the third quarter of 2026
Luxembourg
After the boom in the second quarter, profitability remains at high levels
Arsenio Dominguez will continue to lead the IMO until the end of 2031.
London
The Council has decided. The appointment must be ratified by the assembly.
DHL grows in the third quarter, with Express and Forwarding driving revenue and profits.
Bonn
Revenue of 22.7 billion euros (+12.6%) and EBIT of 1.7 billion (+16.2%)
The EU General Court has annulled the withdrawal of recognition from the Russian naval register
Luxembourg
The investment ban and transaction ban remain in force
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
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FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
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