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February 2021




26/02/2021Last year the consistency of the world-wide fleet of container reservior has grown of +5.3%
Decided decrease (- 34.5%) of the production




26/02/2021In the 2020 revenues of Fincantieri they are diminished of -11%
Value of the orders down of -47,9%




26/02/2021The Italian Sea Group anticipates at the market Share question of Computerized admission of Borsa Italiana
Global coordinator of the operation it is Intermonte




26/02/2021To January the Chinese marine ports have established the own new historical record of international traffic
Enlivened 364,7 million tons of cargos with foreign country (+5.9%)




26/02/2021In the last trimester of the 2020 index of the turnover of the services of transport and storage it has marked a tendential decrease of -16,1%
The conjunctural variation is positive for a +0.2%




25/02/2021They improve the economic and operating results of Finnlines
Grimaldi denunciation the exclusion of the company from the aids Finnish publics




25/02/2021New intermodal services of Kombiverkehr between Germany, Belgium, Holland and Italy
Connections between the Interporto of Mortara and Krefeld, Ghent and Rotterdam




25/02/2021The AdSP of the Sea of Sardinia confirmation the will to find an operator for the Port Channel of Cagliari
Approved of the release of art. the 16 to the Grendi in order to operate in the port of Olbia




25/02/2021The port of Barcelona establishes own record of traffic for the December month
Historical record of containerized trade (in tons) to December 2020 and the fourth trimester of the year




25/02/2021In the last trimester of the 2020 traffic of the goods in the port of Amburgo it is returned to grow
The resumption is generated by the increase of the bulk




25/02/2021Four marks of the Carnival group announce an ulterior extension of the arrest warrant of their cruises in America North
Communications from Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn and Holland America Line




25/02/2021The government has named the undersecretaries
Al MIT is viceministri Teresa Bellanova and Alessandro Morelli and undersecretary Giancarlo Cancelleri




25/02/2021The contract for port workers has been renewed
Average increase of EUR 110, including EUR 10 for the Early Exodus Support Fund




24/02/2021The Helvetic federal Council starts a consultation procedure on the introduction of the tonnage tax
The government considers that, in consideration of the attended positive effects for the Swiss economy, the eventual entered minors of the State would have to be of negligible entity




24/02/2021The ECSA exhorts to make of shipping one of the hinges on which basing the reform of the business policy of the EU
Dorsman: the value of the marine transport for the European economy cannot be underrated




24/02/2021In 2021 in the taiwanese fleet of portacontainer 46 new ships will enter
The transport ability will be increased of 330 thousand teu




24/02/2021New intermodal connection between Antwerp and Vienna
It will be managed by the Mediterranean Shipping Company




24/02/2021ICS, for the resumption of the economies is necessary to remove the trade barriers
Poulsson: economic nationalism is not the road to cover




24/02/2021The unions announce the interruption of negotiate for renew of the Ccnl of the logistics
The workers of the field - Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Uiltrasporti emphasize - deserve the just acknowledgment and the just respect




24/02/2021Appeal of the Venice Committee Works so that it is allowed the resumption of the cruises in Italy and to Venice
Tommasini: respect and dignity for all those workers who live thanks to the crocieristica




24/02/2021Mattioli (Confitarma): the proposal of Recovery Plan does not include concrete actions for the marine transport
Necessary - it has evidenced - to give urgent performance to the provisions already adopted let alone to preview actions of economic support to fields that have huge losses quickly




24/02/2021Grimaldi orders six ships with-ro to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
They will be able to transport 4,700 meters of goods rotabili, 2,500 ceu and 2,000 teu




23/02/2021In the fourth trimester of the 2020 traffic of the goods in the Croatian ports it is increased of +11.5%
Passengers down of -40,1%




23/02/2021Assarmatori, mistaken to cut the deep ones for the aids to the renewal of the fleets
Audition of Stefano Messina to the Senate




23/02/2021In the 2020 traffic in the port German container of Wilhelmshaven it is diminished of -33,8%
In the last trimester the decrease has been of -29,8%




23/02/2021Last year the traffic of the container in the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk is dropped of -10%
Two new cranes of dock arrived




23/02/2021In the fourth trimester of 2020 it is continued, even if more attenuated, the increase of the international commerce of the economies of the G20
The exports are increased of +7.2% on the trimester precedence and the imports of +6.8%




23/02/2021In 2020, the port of Piraeus moved 5.44 million containers (-3.7%)
Traffic at the terminal operated by the Greek Port Authority is growing




22/02/2021SEA Europe is confident that the EU's new trade strategy will protect European shipbuilding
Tytgat: The association looks forward to working closely with the EU Commission to adopt the necessary 'autonomous' instruments




22/02/2021Royal Caribbean ended 2020 with a record net loss of -$5.78 billion
A negative result is also expected in 2021




22/02/202156% of the value total of the goods counterfeit seized are transported by portacontainer
Study of EUIPO and OCSE on the capacity of I use it improper of this modality of transport




22/02/2021Kuehne+Nagel buys the taiwanese Apex
The company has about 1.600 dependent and center in the Islands Cayman




19/02/2021The EU increases its chances of defending its interests in the event of trade disputes
EU Regulation 167/2021 has entered into force




19/02/2021The size of the Greek merchant fleet is declining
At the end of 2020 it consisted of 1,832 ships (-2.1%) 40.4 million tsl (-4.9%)




19/02/2021The decline in traffic in the port of Rotterdam eased in the fourth quarter of 2020
In the whole year, 436.8 million tonnes of goods (-6.9%) were moveded




19/02/2021Fontana (Spezia Shippers): to involve the private ones in the doubling of the railway line Pontremolese
Assumed the confidence to a private subject of a concession of long period (50-99 years)




19/02/2021Assoporti evidences the necessity of an immediate simplification of the norms for the ports
The association expresses support to the bill in parliament Paita-Nobleman




19/02/2021The WTO warns that the rebound in world trade may have already run out
Several indicators suggest that the peak may have already been reached




19/02/2021The deadline for the submission of expressions of interest for the Civitavecchia-Olbia sea route has been extended
Tenders for maritime continuity have been published on the Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari and Termoli-Tremiti lines




18/02/2021European intermodal traffic rebounded by +10% in the fourth quarter of 2020
Fourth consecutive year of decline in volumes expected by the German Kombiverkehr




18/02/2021In 2020, Italian ports moveded 441.9 million tons of goods (-10.7%)
Ferry passengers down -46.7% and cruise passengers down -94.6%




18/02/2021Container traffic in the Port of Los Angeles increased by +3.6% in January
Record for the month of full containers on disembarkation and empty containers




18/02/2021Net improvement in Textainer's financial results in the last quarter of 2020
Record revenue of $161.5 million




17/02/2021Record quarterly revenues for container charterer CAI
Page: Container demand will remain high throughout 2021




17/02/2021Last year freight traffic in the port of La Spezia decreased by -15.6%
Containers amounted to 1.17 million teu (-16.7%)




17/02/2021Wallenius Wilhelmsen plans to put a large sailing PCTC into the sea by 2025
It will be able to carry 7,000 vehicles




17/02/2021Exponential revenue growth of Yang Ming and Wan Hai
In January, there were increases of +44.5% and +105.6% respectively




17/02/2021The International Maritime Organization dedicates the World Maritime Theme for 2021 to seafarers
But the problem of crew change continues to be an unresolved problem




17/02/2021Costa will resume cruise activities on March 27 and May 2 with two ships
Other cruises scheduled until the end of May will be cancelled




16/02/2021The strong demand for containers leads to a marked improvement in Triton's performance
The positive trend continues in 2021




16/02/2021AIDA postpones the start of the 2021 cruise season until March 20
Announcement following the extension of the lockdown decided by the German Federal Government




16/02/2021Container traffic in COSCO Shipping Ports terminals is on the rise in January
Increase in volumes moveded in Chinese ports. Drop in foreign terminals




16/02/2021Hapag-Lloyd reports excellent quarterly financial results
Habben Jansen: We expect the result for 2021 to be significantly higher overall




16/02/2021Order worth $442 million to DSME for four container carriers
They will be completed by September 2023




16/02/2021The AdSP of the Northern Central Adriatic Sea participates in the project proposal "Hyseport"
The aim is to reduce harmful emissions from port activities




16/02/2021Completed a project for the optimization of logistics processes in the port of Genoa
The goal was to develop innovative technologies and solutions to support the digitization of the logistics chain




16/02/2021On Thursday, an international webinar on the theme "Maritime Competition and cooperation: Spain and Italy clusters"
It is organized by propeller clubs in Spain and Italy




16/02/2021Container traffic in hong kong port increased by +4.1% in January
1.48 million teu were moved




16/02/2021Hutchison Ports will operate JCPDI's new Saudi port, on the Red Sea
Operational activity will begin next year




15/02/2021Enrico Giovannini is the new Minister of Infrastructure and Transport
Yesterday the oath was taken in the hands of the President of the Republic




15/02/2021The trucking in alarm at the Austrian ban on access to carriers not having Covid certification
Di Caterina (ALIS): We monitor the situation with the utmost attention and priority. The UETR urges the EU to put pressure on Austria




15/02/2021ECSA, to decarbonize shipping it is better to impose requirements on fuel suppliers than on ships
Otherwise, Dorsman warns, such a measure would be difficult to implement and would have serious consequences for the market. The association opens up the introduction of a market-based measure




15/02/2021In January, the port of Singapore moveded 50.9 million tonnes of goods (-0.3%)
Containers amounted to 3.2 million teu (-0.8%)




12/02/2021In 2020, the number of ship stopovers in EU ports fell by -10.2%
In Italian ports the decrease in comparison january 2019 - January 2021 was -16% (Genoa -24%)




12/02/2021The agreement for the merger of the ports of Antwerp and Bruges has been signed
The board of directors of The Port of Antwerp Bruges will take office next month




12/02/2021Seaspan has ordered ten 15,000 teu container carriers from Samsung Heavy Industries that will be leased to ZIM
The ships will be powered by liquefied natural gas




12/02/2021CMA CGM creates its own division for air freight transport
Bought four Airbus A330-200F




12/02/2021The Spezzina Doganalisti Association shares the AdSP's vision to support the activity of the port of La Spezia with interport and ZLS
Pisano: now is the time to seize all the opportunities that are offered for the technological innovation of logistics and road transport




12/02/2021RINA - SDARI agreement to design the world's first ship powered by methanol and ammonia
Initially developed for a tanker, the technology can also be used for other types of ships




12/02/2021Federagenti, Italy can play a leading role in the international maritime market
The contribution of maritime agents is essential, Santi stressed




12/02/2021Last year freight traffic in the port of Trieste fell by -13%
Increase in miscellaneous goods in the latter part of 2020




12/02/2021NYK orders four PTCT ships from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Nanjing) Co
They will have a carrying capacity of 7,000 cars




11/02/2021Intesa Naviris - Navantia for the European Patrol Corvette program
The ship will have a length of about 100 meters and a toss of 3,000 tons




11/02/2021Study by Enel X and Legambiente to accelerate the decarbonization of the maritime sector
Proposals for six priority actions for 2021




11/02/2021In the next few days the final phase of defining the project of the new Foranea Dam in Genoa will begin
At the end of spring the chosen design solution will be delivered to the Superior Council of Public Works




11/02/2021Paolo Risso appointed Secretary General of the AdSP of the North Central Tyrrhenian Sea
In the past he had served as the administrative director of the institution




11/02/2021DSV Panalpina stores a record year
Decrease in volumes expected by air and sea in the last quarter




11/02/2021Meeting of the Propeller Club of Trieste on the consequences of the pandemic on international traffic
It will be held online next Monday




11/02/2021In 2020, HHLA's port terminals moved 6.8 million containers (-10.6%)
Intermodal traffic was 1.5 million teu (-1.9%)




11/02/2021The establishment of a Ministry of Ecological Transition? Positive only if it promotes development
If bureaucratic and oriented only to block - warns the president of Federlogistica/Conftrasporto - it would pose a huge problem for the country




10/02/2021This year Confetra celebrates its 75th anniversary
Nicolini illustrates the initiatives planned to celebrate the history of the Confederation




10/02/2021The transport and logistics sector is asking for support from the EU and the Member States
Underlined the need for the sector to be given adequate consideration in national recovery and resilience plans




10/02/2021In 2020 freight traffic in the port of Palermo increased by +26.0%
Marked decline in passengers




10/02/2021In the port of Livorno, the reification works of Pier 13 have begun
Corsini: it is a very important intervention for the safety of navigation and the enhancement of the capacity to accommodate larger ships




10/02/2021ETFs, FEPORT, IDC and ESPO criticise the European Commission's lack of attention to ports
The sectoral social dialogue as it is now - they complain - is not enough




10/02/2021Federagenti raises an alarm about the risk of marginalization from the world market run by Italian maritime brokers
Saints: The country system has become incapable of understanding how vital it is to defend some activities related to vital trafficking




10/02/2021Evergreen's revenues increased by +71.7% in January
Reached a record monthly turnover




10/02/2021The Genoese Alpha Maritime Services opens three new offices in the United States
They are located in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and New York




10/02/2021The latest quarterly performance of the Ocean division of the Maersk Group was very positive
In the period October-December 2020, record revenues were recorded




09/02/2021Global Ship Lease buys seven 6,000 teu containers
They have an average age of about 20 years. The investment is $116 million




09/02/2021Freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -16.1% in 2020
In the fourth quarter alone, almost 2.2 million tonnes (-12.6%) were moveded




09/02/2021Last year freight traffic in the Campania ports of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea decreased by -6.8%
In the last quarter, the decline was -2.5%




09/02/2021Stable growth is expected in most of the OECD's major economies
This also applies to the euro area, including Germany, France and Italy




09/02/2021After five years at a loss, South Korean HMM returned to profit in 2020
Results soared in the second half of the year




08/02/2021Agostinelli's harsh call to the sense of responsibility of the port community of Gioia Tauro
The container terminal - warns the COMMISSIONER of the AP - is not at the center of the world of shipping and is not the essential reference for the needs of the shipowner




08/02/2021HPH Trust container terminals have set a new half-year traffic record
In the second half of last year, 13.4 million teu (+10.5%) were moved




08/02/2021Boluda buys the port towing company of Algeciras
The Iberian group has a fleet of over 300 tugs




08/02/2021Fincantieri pilot training course on the fundamentals of cybersecurity
It was realized in collaboration with the Italian Academy of Merchant Navy




08/02/2021Seaspan orders two new 24,000 teu container containers
Yangzijian Shipbuilding has been building 29 ships since the beginning of the year




08/02/2021In the latter part of 2020, DP World's port terminals moveded record quarterly traffic
Business activity is stable throughout the year




05/02/2021Increase in freight traffic moveded by Albanian ports in the last quarter of 2020
Passengers fell by -64.0%




05/02/2021The AdSP has requested the start of the process for the establishment of a Simplified Logistics Zone
Application to the Liguria Region




05/02/2021In the last quarter of 2020, freight traffic in apulian ports in the Southern Adriatic fell by -11.7%
In the whole year, the decline was -9.0%




05/02/2021Container traffic in long beach port grew by +21.9% last month
It's the new record for January




04/02/2021The Port of New York sets its new annual and quarterly container traffic record
In 2020, 7.6 million teu (+1.5%) were moveded




04/02/2021Porto Canale di Cagliari, Fit Cisl calls for the immediate start of the process of setting up the port agency
Pani: it would allow naspi to be frozen and a certain income guaranteed as an allowance replaced non-start-up of at least 36 months




04/02/2021Order samsung heavy industries for two new container containers of 13,000 teu
They will be delivered in the first half of 2023




04/02/2021ALIS appreciates the logistics measures included in pnrr, but calls for further action to support the entire cluster
Di Caterina: for road transport it is necessary a specific intervention for the renewal of the entire circulating fleet of vehicles




04/02/2021Cargotec's quarterly performance fell
The value of new orders acquired in the period October-December 2020 is stable




04/02/2021No definitive to PIFIM's proposal for container terminal at Porto Canale di Cagliari
Deiana confirms its intention to search for other candidates for the relaunch of the transhipment activity




04/02/2021ABB is returning to revenue growth and the value of new orders
However, the result for shareholders was negative after 67 consecutive quarters of profits




04/02/2021Konecranes reported record revenues in the last quarter of 2020
The value of new orders increased by +7.9%, with an increase of +52.7% in relation to port vehicles




04/02/2021In the port of Brindisi was born the Zone Franca Doganale Interclusa
Last year, freight traffic at the port airport fell by -10%




03/02/2021In the last quarter of 2020, freight traffic decreased in the port of Genoa (-9.3%) while it grew in Savona-Vado (+9.7%)
In the whole year, the two airports moveded 45.11 million tonnes (-15.9%) and 13.26 million tonnes (-7.7%)




03/02/2021Ups group revenues jumped +21% in the last quarter of 2020
The period was closed with a net loss of -$3.3 billion due to extraordinary charges




03/02/2021Joint venture between Chemikalien Seetransport and Dr. Peters in the ship management segment
The new company will be called CST/DS Shipmanagement




03/02/2021In 2020, hupac-moveded intermodal traffic fell slightly
Transalpine traffic decreased by -1.9%, while other shipments increased by +0.5%




03/02/2021Logtainer and Hupac agreement to develop an intermodal network between Ligurian ports, Switzerland and southern Germany
The respective experiences of commercial and operational development will be shared




02/02/2021Mattioli (Confitarma): PNRR lacks support measures for maritime transport
It is necessary to strengthen mit's directorates/offices dedicated to port, navigation and logistics expertise




02/02/2021Freight traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -8.4% in the fourth quarter of 2020
In the entire year sleep you are moving 22.4 million tons of loads (-10.3%)




02/02/2021Messina (Assarmatori): funds are needed for the energy transition of the naval fleets
In the final version of pnrr - he denounced - the two billion for aid for the renewal of fleets for cabotage and services with the islands were cancelled




02/02/2021Confitarma together with the ICS obtains for the first time the inclusion of shipping in the B20
Poulsson: the need to give shipping a place among international companies has never been clearer




02/02/2021Last year freight traffic in Sardinian ports fell by -17.1%
In rolling contrast and dry bulk




02/02/2021Assiterminal explains to the House the demands of port terminalism for recovery
These include the reduction of labour costs through a non-symbolic reduction in employers' social security contributions




02/02/2021In the last quarter of 2020, the port of Ravenna moveded six million tons of goods (-10.9%)
Increase in rolling stock traffic




02/02/2021Fedespedi, the PNRR investment programme takes into account the strategic priorities that we have indicated
The PNRR objectives - moretto urges - become concrete projects, with costs and implementation times




02/02/2021ESPO urges the restoration of acceptable levels of operation of the containerised maritime supply chain
Those who complain - the association denounces - are now also knocking on the doors of ports




02/02/2021Memorandum of Understanding between the Straits AdSP and the Customs Agency
The aim is the digitisation of customs procedures




02/02/2021Assologistic conference on the effects of Brexit
It is scheduled for February 25




02/02/2021Fincantieri strengthens the Navi Mercantili division
The goal is to pursue further business opportunities and optimize synergies in the cruise segment




01/02/2021ANCIP, funds for recovery not only for infrastructure, but also for human resources
Investments in training and early retirement of operators




01/02/2021Declared the bankruptcy of Perini Navi
Fiom Cgil, have destroyed a company and a brand that has made the history of boating and Viareggio




01/02/2021Mit preliminary ok to three projects presented by the AdSP of the Southern Adriatic
It provides for total funding of EUR 60 million




01/02/2021MSC Cruises has taken over the new msc virtuosa flagship.
It can accommodate 6,334 passengers and 2,421 crew members




01/02/2021In 2020, freight traffic in the port of Ancona decreased by -17.8%
Accentuated bending of rolling stock and bulk. The drop in containers is smaller




01/02/2021Grimaldi will strengthen the Ro-Pax Livorno-Olbia maritime link
Two larger cruise ferries will be put into service in the coming days
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders three new ships from cruise to Fincantieri
Miami/Trieste
They are destined to the companies Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM agreed on a merger agreement
Haifa/Hamburg
The German company will pay up to $2.5 billion
America's Maritime Action Plan proposes a new tax on foreign-built ships from any nation entering U.S. ports.
Washington
It would be used to fund the new Maritime Security Trust Fund
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli ZIM
Hamburg
The German company will be responsible for international operations, while those in and with Israel will be assigned to the Tel Aviv-based private equity firm FIMI Opportunity Funds.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after Epstein's involvement
Dubai
It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director
Eurogate and APM Terminals will invest a billion euros for the development of the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven
Bremen/The Hague
CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Hong Kong
Tomorrow will be inaugurated the new container terminal of transhipment of Damietta
Bremen/Melzo
Its ability to annual traffic will rise up to 3,3 million teu
Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards
Milan
For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.
Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.
Trieste/Genoa
The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year
Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports
Zagreb
Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers
The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)
Genoa
Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
Offer to acquire European express courier InPost
Amsterdam/Luxembourg
It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.
Hamburg
Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.
FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy
London
The new company is based in London
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Cairo
Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.
Schiedam
The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Copenhagen
The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.
In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
Medlog inaugurates a logistic park in the port King Abdulaziz of Dammam
Geneva
It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters
Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics
Rome
Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche
Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management
Sydney
It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda
Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions
Turku
The main fuel is biomethanol
Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%
Helsinki
Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
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 congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
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