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August 2021




31/08/2021Di Blasio: We managed to recover 50% of this year's cruise schedule in Venice
31 ships waited




31/08/2021Geodis has its own A330-300 cargo aircraft
It will be used on the Amsterdam, London, Chicago and Hong Kong route




31/08/2021Launched in Nanjing the first hybrid ro-ro ship for Finnlines
It will become operational at the end of this year and the other two destined for the company will be delivered in 2022




31/08/2021Extraordinary quarterly financial performance for the Chinese shipowning group COSCO
Historical record of containerized traffic volume on Asia-Europe routes




30/08/2021Confetra express disapproval of the way in which the PNRR is implemented
Nicolini: we need to work together, methodically and in time




30/08/2021In the first half, CMPort revenues grew by +38.9%
Net profit up by +163.6%




30/08/2021In the second trimester of this year the traffic of goods in the port of Hamburg has increased of +8%
The containers have been pairs to more than 2,1 million teu (+10%)




30/08/2021Another record quarter for the containerized shipping company CMA CGM
In the period April-June the net profit has recorded an increase of +2,401.8%




30/08/2021Hapag-Lloyd has ordered 75 thousand containers for dry cargo
They will be taken over by the end of the year




30/08/2021China's CIMC achieves record quarterly sales of dry cargo containers
In the first half of 2021 the turnover generated by the containers produced by the company grew by +224.9%




27/08/2021Shipowners are ordering large quantities of new containerized hold capacity, but it will be placed on the market no earlier than two years
Sand (BIMCO): Our estimate indicates that in 2024 the 2015 delivery record will not be exceeded




27/08/2021The procedure to finance projects to reduce pollution in ports under the PNRR has been launched
The budget is EUR 270 million




26/08/2021The works of laying and activation of the fiber optic infrastructure in the port of Ravenna have been completed
Investment of 700 thousand euros to lay out 30 kilometers of network




26/08/2021The Cargo Integrity Group makes available multilingual versions of the quick start guide and checklist of the CTU Code
The goal is a more extensive application of the Code




26/08/2021COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenues
The period April-June was closed with a net profit of 118.7 million dollars (+55.5%)




26/08/2021The half-yearly balance sheet of the Chinese container manufacturer Singamas was positive
Revenues increased by +367.8%




25/08/2021Order to MAN for methanol engines destined for maersk's new container ships
The propulsion systems will be built by HHI Engine &Machinery




25/08/2021Entrusted to Rina Consulting the project management of the new breakwater in Genoa
Signorini: within the year the start of the tender for the design and execution of the works




24/08/2021China's logistics group Sinotrans closed the first half with record financial results
Revenues increased by +55.4%




24/08/2021In the second quarter of 2021, the value of international trade of the G20 reached a new high
Signs of slowing growth




24/08/2021Maersk orders HHI to build eight 16,000 teu container ships powered by methanol
The order, which is worth about $1.4 billion, includes options for an additional four ships




23/08/2021In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +20.9% and +30.0%
In the first seven months of 2021, the increases were +12.7% and +10.4% respectively




23/08/2021Renfe acquired 50% of the Czech private railway company Leo Express
The transaction will also allow the Spanish group access to the German market




23/08/2021Last month, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -2.7%
In the first seven months of 2021, almost 2.8 million teu were handled (-7.0%)




23/08/2021After 15 consecutive months of growth, goods traffic in Chinese seaports fell by -4.2% in July
International cargo traffic alone amounted to 347.3 million tonnes (-4.3%)




20/08/2021Meyer Werft will set up a centre for innovation in the field of cruise and special ships in Rostock
Initially planned to hire 50 engineers




20/08/2021A slight increase in container traffic in the port of Valencia in July
In the first seven months of this year, 3.3 million TEU were handled (+10.0%)




20/08/2021In the first half of 2021, intermodal traffic handled by Hupac increased by +14.5%
The Swiss company has acquired a 4.16% stake in the WienCont terminal in Vienna




20/08/2021The pandemic is still holding back the port activities of Global Ports Holding
In the first six months of 2021 the traffic was only 10 thousand cruise passengers




20/08/2021JAS Worldwide will buy Greencarrier Freight Services
The shipping and logistics division of the Swedish group has 800 employees




20/08/2021Unprecedented half-year results for Orient Overseas (International) Ltd
The company closed the first half of 2021 with a net profit of 2.81 billion dollars (+2,651.5%)




19/08/2021DP World reports record half-yearly revenues
The first six months of 2021 were closed with a net profit of 575.7 million dollars (+73.9%)




19/08/2021Kombiverkehr will increase intermodal services between Italy and the Netherlands
Additional rotations and new Mortara-Venlo service




19/08/2021Another record quarter for Regional Container Lines
In the period April-June, the average value of the noles increased by +76%




19/08/2021Spain's Ana Ruiz was awarded the Fonasba Young Ship Agent and Broker Award
Thesis on the impact of technologies in the maritime sector




19/08/2021DFDS' economic performance improves thanks also to the boost of the group's activities in the Mediterranean
The company closed the April-June period with a net profit of DK 306 million (+3,725.0%)




18/08/2021In July, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +15.3%
In the first seven months of this year the increase was +16.3%




18/08/2021The substantial recovery in world trade continues
This is reported by the WTO's Goods Trade Barometer




18/08/2021The results of the global ro-ro transport operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen are recovering
In the period April-June, the volumes of rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by +78.5%




18/08/2021ZIM again marks record financial and operating results and expects the boom to continue
In the period April-June, the company's fleet transported 912 thousand containers (+44%)




18/08/2021In July, container traffic in the port of Los Angeles increased by +4.0%
The increase in the first seven months of 2021 was +36.8%




17/08/2021DHL will buy the German shipping company J.F. Hillebrand
Transaction worth about 1.5 billion euros




17/08/2021€112.2 million has been allocated for port operations
They are additional resources to those of the PNRR




17/08/2021In September, the extension of the area with a high risk of maritime piracy in the Indian Ocean will be reduced
A new approach to assessing threats to international maritime security is being studied




17/08/2021In the second quarter of 2021, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -12.0%
In the first half of this year the drop was -6.5%




16/08/2021Danaos announces that it has agreed to charter ten container ships
Expected additional revenues of approximately $378 million




16/08/2021In the second quarter of this year, traffic in the port of Koper grew by +13.5%
Increase of +67.4% in April, which offset the declines of -5.1% and -3.1% recorded in May and June




16/08/2021Container traffic in Hong Kong port fell by -1.4% in July
In the first seven months of this year, 10.27 million teu were handled (+0.8%)




16/08/2021DSV completes the acquisition of agility logistics activities
The group now has 75 thousand employees in more than 90 countries




13/08/2021Yang Ming re-records record quarterly financial results
In the period April-June of this year, turnover increased by +130.8%. Investments in new containers




13/08/2021In July, the port of Singapore handled 3.1 million containers (+3.6%)
Total freight traffic was 50.4 million tonnes (+3.4%)




13/08/2021In Marghera, the norwegianprima cruise ship was launched
It is the first of six new generation units for Norwegian Cruise Line




13/08/2021HMM revenues grew by +111.4% in the second quarter of this year
In the period, the company's container fleet transported 985 thousand containers (+11%)




13/08/2021Record quarterly financial performance for Taiwanese Wan Hai Lines
In the second quarter of this year, revenues grew by +195.2%




13/08/2021In the Genoese shipyard T. Mariotti the Seabourn Venturewas launched
She is seabourn's first expedition cruise ship




12/08/2021The crisis of changing the crews of ships continues to escalate
Only 15.3% of seafarers are vaccinated




12/08/2021In the second quarter, container traffic handled by HHLA grew by +9.2%
Record revenues of 360.4 million euros (+23.1%)




12/08/2021Hapag-Lloyd's quarterly results confirm the exceptionally favourable market situation for containerised shipping companies
According to the German company, a change of scenery will not happen before the New Year




11/08/2021In the second quarter of 2021 alone, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +12.8%
In the first half of this year the increase was +4.8%




11/08/2021The WSC denounces initiatives to change US maritime transport legislation to the detriment of shipping companies
They would be identified as the only ones responsible for the current supply chain congestion




11/08/2021In the period April-June, freight traffic in Croatian ports grew by +10.2%
Passengers up +81.8%




11/08/2021In the first six months of 2021, freight traffic in the port of Ancona grew by +25.3%
In Ortona the increase was +10%




11/08/2021Filt Cgil, no vaccination obligation for port workers
Colombo, it is up to the government to decide with an act of true responsibility, but first securing all workers without divisions and discrimination




11/08/2021CK Hutchison will become sole owner of Hongkong United Dockyards
It will acquire 50% of the capital currently in the hands of Swire Pacific




10/08/2021ONE-PARIS collaboration to monitor and reduce CO2 emissions from inland container transport
Next year the Japanese company will collect data on emissions in Europe and Africa




10/08/2021Last year, the revenues of the German intermodal operator Kombiverkehr decreased by -3.5%
Riedl: with the pandemic, rail freight transport has shown its full potential




10/08/2021Yang Ming and Wan Hai also posted record monthly revenues in July
Turnover grew by +140.3% and +234.1% respectively




10/08/2021Atlas (Seaspan Corporation) reports record quarterly revenue
In the April-June period, net income was $66.0 million (-20.2%)




10/08/2021In July Evergreen once again set a historical record for monthly revenues
In the first seven months of this year, turnover grew by +125.7%




09/08/2021The port of New York has set its new records for quarterly and semi-annual container traffic
New peak also of the traffic handled in June




09/08/2021EMSA-RINA agreement for the development of small LNG storage and bunkering stations
The regions covered by the agreement are those of the Mediterranean, the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea




09/08/2021Record second quarter for container ship charterer Global Ship Lease
The company believes it has excellent prospects for further growth at least until 2023-2024




09/08/2021-7.6% drop in freight traffic handled by the port of Amsterdam in the first half of the year
Containers up +45.8%




09/08/2021After ten quarters of decline, in the period April-June of this year the traffic of goods in the port of Venice has returned to growth
The increase was entirely determined by the +21.3% increase in landing loads




06/08/2021Maersk expands its reach to e-commerce logistics by acquiring Visible SCM and B2C Europe
The Danish group confirms its intention to further develop its capacity in this sector in the European, North American and Asian markets




06/08/2021Evergreen in another record quarter
The company buys 10 thousand new containers. Confirmed the order for 20 ships of 15,000 teu




06/08/2021In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +12.9%
Marginal increase in containerized loads




06/08/2021The NCLH cruise group files a second quarter of inactivity and hopes for a rapid recovery
In the April-June period of this year, the net loss was -717.8 million dollars




06/08/2021Another record quarter for Textainer
The company continues to invest in new containers




06/08/2021In the second quarter of this year, ictsi group terminals handled 2.75 million containers (+20.1%)
Revenues up +29.6%




06/08/2021The Port of Long Beach has set its own new containerized traffic record for the month of July
In the first seven months of 2021, 5.54 million teu were handled (+32.3%)




06/08/2021The quarterly financial results of the Ocean division of the Maersk group have never been so high
In the period April-June, the volume of containerized cargoes transported by the fleet increased by +15.1%




05/08/2021The Senate approved the measure prohibiting the arrival of large ships at the Maritime Station of Venice
The measure now goes to the House for consideration




05/08/2021Approved compensation for 1.4 million euros to the Port Companies of Genoa and Savona
State concession to Savi in the Industrial District of Naval Repairs of the port of Genoa




05/08/2021Another record quarter for the DHL group
In the period April-June, revenues increased by +22.2%




05/08/2021Fincantieri - Enel agreement for the management and use of green hydrogen for ports and maritime transport
The "Eugenio Montale" plant in La Spezia can be used as a first application test




05/08/2021Ok to the Strategic Planning Document of the System of the ports of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
The entrance to the port of Torre Annunziata within the Campania port system is hoped for




05/08/2021Merger between Eneti and Seajacks to create the largest owner and operator of ships for the installation of wind turbines
The Monegasque company has signed a binding agreement with the Japanese Marubeni Corporation, INCJ and MOL




05/08/2021In June, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +20.3% and +27.6%
In the first quarter of 2021, increases of +32.6% and +30.1% respectively




05/08/2021In the first half of 2021, hph group terminals handled 42.9 million containers (+11%)
Revenues up +19%




05/08/2021The American FMC asks eight containerized shipping companies to justify the application of the surnnoli
CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM, Matson, MSC, OOCL, SM Line and ZIM will have to respond by August 13




05/08/2021SFL buys two 14,000 teu container ships built in 2013 and 2014
MSC will exercise the right to repurchase 18 feeder vessels with an average age of 25 years




04/08/2021In the second quarter of 2021, traffic in Swiss Rhine ports increased by +8.6%
In the entire first half of the year, growth was +3.3%




04/08/2021PNRR, allocated 7.5 billion for regional railways, ports and the redevelopment of social housing
EUR 3.4 billion has been earmarked for the modernisation and efficiency of port ports




04/08/2021Filt Cgil, no to the mandatory Green Pass to work in port
According to the union, to avoid infections in the workplace, more stringent health protocols must be adopted even with the most frequent use of swabs




04/08/2021Royal Caribbean expresses optimism for the 2022 cruise season
The company expects that by the end of 2021 it will be able to use 80% of the capacity of its fleet




04/08/2021April-June quarter positive for the Japanese "K" Line, MOL and NYK
Growing revenues and profits




03/08/2021In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic increased by +8.2%
In Bari, growth of +15.1%; in Brindisi, a drop of -0.9%




03/08/2021First stopover in Genoa of the West Med service of the Turkish Akkon Lines
Weekly taps at the Intermodal Marine Terminal




03/08/2021IBIA is very concerned about the impact on bunker suppliers of the new EU proposals on naval fuel
Among the findings moved by the association, the difficulty of certifying the real emissions of GHG well-to-tank and the fuel production chain




03/08/2021In the second quarter, the growth of goods traffic in the port of La Spezia resumed
Decided increase in activity also in Marina di Carrara




03/08/2021Maritime accidents, in 2020 the total loss of 49 ships occurred
Khanna (GATS): Total losses are at historically low levels for the third consecutive year




03/08/2021Maersk reports record preliminary financial results for the second quarter of 2021
Expected further growth in the third quarter




02/08/2021In the second quarter of 2021, freight traffic in the ports of Naples, Salerno and Castellammare di Stabia increased by +22.4%
In the first half of this year, 16.5 million tonnes were handled (+12.6%)




02/08/2021The port of Ravenna closed the second quarter with an increase of +36.3% in freight traffic
In the first six months of this year, growth was +19.5%




02/08/2021In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +23.5%
In the first half of 2021, the increase was +15.4%




02/08/2021Costa Crociere is looking for crew
At the beginning of September the selections for 120 recruitments




02/08/2021The Italian AdSPs have signed a Pact for Gender Equality
The project aims to strengthen the employment of women in ports and provide equal opportunities for women and men




02/08/2021Twelve new straddle carriers for Medcenter Container Terminal
They were ordered from Kalmar




02/08/2021Mitsubishi Group's military naval activities will be operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems Co
The green light from the Japan Fair Trade Commission is expected
FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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