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November 2021




30/11/2021FEPORT, ports are certainly not the cause of the current inefficiencies of the maritime supply chain
Bonz: no to simplistic generalizations




30/11/2021Grimaldi (ALIS): make contributions Marebonus and Ferrobonus structural or at least confirm them until 2030
It is desirable - said the president of the association - to increase the financial envelope at least up to 100 million euros per year for each measure




30/11/2021The Lauro Shipping Group commissioned Sealence to study the electric retrofitting of its ships
The experimentation activities will begin next year




30/11/2021Next year the WTO will analyse the problems of maritime transport with representatives of the sector
This was announced by the director general Okonjo-Iweala responding to the ICS's exhortation to pay more attention to shipping




30/11/2021Turnover of transport services in trend growth of +21.5% in the third quarter
The cyclical change was +6.4%




30/11/2021In the third quarter, the value of world freight traffic reached a new all-time high
Compared to trade in goods, the growth of trade in services is more attenuated, which is below pre-pandemic levels




30/11/2021The first two docks of the new large port area of Tuas in Singapore will soon become operational
Upon completion of the works, the container traffic capacity of the new infrastructure will be 65 million teu




30/11/2021Terminal San Giorgio ordered a Gottwald mobile crane from Konecranes
It will be taken over next June




30/11/2021Antonella Straulino (Fedespedi) has been appointed Secretary General of CLECAT
She is the first woman to hold this position in the history of the European association




30/11/2021In the period 2021-2025 the shipping market will record a compound annual growth rate of +5.1%
Transport Intelligence provides for it




29/11/2021Butler (WSC): For the decarbonization of shipping, we need the political establishment to move from words to deeds
We will continue to support member countries working for a positive resolution to MEPC 78




29/11/2021X-Press Feeders orders 16 new 1,170 teu carriers
They will be built by Chinese shipyards New Dayang Shipbuilding and Ningbo Xinle Shipbuilding




29/11/2021Proposal in Russia to oblige terminal operators and shipping companies to treat socially relevant goods as a priority
This was announced by transport minister Saveliev




29/11/2021Clean Shipping Coalition, Transport & Environment and Seas at Risk furious at the outcome of MEPC 77
Abbasov: The negotiations at the IMO are like a soap opera




29/11/2021Höegh Autoliners has been admitted to the Euronext Growth stock market
Resources also used to finance the construction of the new "Aurora" class PCTCs




29/11/2021ESPO calls for provisions to make systems for supplying shore-on-shore electricity to ships at berth effective
The association urges the definition of priorities to avoid wasting resources




29/11/2021Navios orders four more 5,300 teu carriers at Zhoushan Changhong
They will be taken over in 2024




26/11/2021Shipowners disappointed by the outcome of the session of the Maritime Environment Protection Committee of the IMO
Platten: It's almost as if COP26 never happened. At the antipodes Lim (IMO): really important steps have been taken, especially after COP26




26/11/2021The port of Catania will be removed from the Maersk network
From 22 December there will be no more stopovers at the Sicilian landing




26/11/2021The British antitrust authority preliminarily rejects the merger plan between Cargotec and Konecranes
CMA believes that it would lead to a reduction in competition, particularly in the segment of the production of port vehicles




26/11/2021In the third quarter the revenues of the Greek Attica have increased of +30.6%
In the first nine months of 2021 the increase was +17.3%




26/11/2021The Emiratense AD Ports signs an agreement to make investments in ports and logistics in Turkey
Agreement with the Turkish public fund Türkiye Wealth Fund




26/11/2021The operating procedure for the management of the computerized exit of goods from the port of Venice has been launched
Di Blasio: it is only the first step of a program that will lead the port towards full digitalization




25/11/2021Filt, Fit and Uilt have proclaimed a 24-hour strike in the ports on December 17
The government - they denounce - moves in the opposite direction to support the entire port production chain




25/11/2021Confitarma, a large part of the Italian fleet excluded from resources for the renewal and modernization of ships
Undermined the competitiveness of the national fleet on the European and international market




25/11/2021Corsica Ferries has lost the status of historical carrier for the route Piombino - Portoferraio
If you want to realize the service you will have to participate in the call for the allocation of slots




25/11/2021Forty workers of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency will receive the compensation for non-start-up
Positive opinion from the Ministry of Sustainable Infrastructure and Mobility




25/11/2021Stable freight traffic in the port of Trieste in the first ten months of this year
Decline caused by the reduction of liquid bulk




25/11/2021Project to produce hydrogen on board ships to be used as a marine fuel
Agreement between Wärstilä, RINA, Helbio, the Liberian Registry and an energy company




25/11/2021The Swiss Federal Council's plan to speed up the transfer of freight traffic from road to rail
Provision is made for an adjustment of the heavy traffic tax commensurate with performance




25/11/2021Order to Kalmar for 29 straddle carriers destined for the port of Antwerp
Twenty-nine vehicles are at the MSC PSA European Terminal and five at psa Antwerp




25/11/2021In the port of Algeciras, the traffic of containers in transit continues to fall
In the first ten months of 2021 the Spanish port of call has enlivened a total of 4,0 million teu (- 5.9%)




24/11/2021Last year the world ports have enlivened 815,6 million containers (- 1.2%)
The pandemic has interrupted the positive trend that has been underway since 2010




24/11/2021With SwissRailvolution, Switzerland is focusing even more on the railway
The new association aims at a qualitative leap in the national and transit railway network




24/11/2021Friday in Viareggio the conference "A sea in pink - Women's work in shipping and boating, critical issues and opportunities"
It is organized by the Maritime Workers' Union USCLAC-UNCDIM-SMACD




24/11/2021Intercargo calls on the IMO's MEPC to approve the five-billion-dollar fund to decarbonize shipping
It is necessary - underlines the association - to achieve the goal by 2050




24/11/2021Quarterly growth of +16.7% of traffic in the Rhinen fluviary ports of Switzerland
In the first nine months of this year the increase was +7.5%




24/11/2021In October modest growth of +0.6% of the traffic of the goods in the Chinese seaports
In these airports the only international traffic has been pairs to 350,9 million tons (+1.2%)




24/11/2021CMA CGM has ordered Hyundai Mipo Dockyard to build ten 2,000 teu chain carriers
Contract worth approximately $630 million




23/11/2021To improve the environmental sustainability of e-commerce, proximity delivery/collection points could be established
This is proposed by the Freight Leaders Council, which highlights the strong impact that online purchases have on logistics and the environment




23/11/2021In October the traffic of the goods in the port of Valencia has decreased of the -10,1%
In the first ten months of 2021 recorded an increase of +6.2%




23/11/2021A bachelor's place in Maritime Business for ITS graduates
Agreement between Fondazione Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile, Business College of Athens and Greek Institute of Maritime Education




23/11/2021In the third quarter, the recovery in trade between the G20 nations continued
It was driven by the development of services while trade in goods decelerated




23/11/2021The port of Tanjung Pelepas exceeds ten million containers per year for the first time
Record twenty years after the start of the port activity




23/11/2021Scrubbers may be one of the cornerstones of shipping decarbonization, but they are expensive
Study conducted by Oil and Gas Climate Initiative and Stena Bulk




22/11/2021ICS, governments cannot fail to approve the five billion fund for the decarbonization of shipping
Platten: The research and development fund gives governments the opportunity to prove that their words have meaning




22/11/2021In the third trimester of this year the traffic of the goods in the port of Palermo has dropped of -6.5%
Decreasing both miscellaneous goods and bulk




22/11/2021Inaugurated the Banchina di Levante - Molo San Cataldo of the port of Taranto
Ceremony with the intervention of Deputy Minister Bellanova




22/11/2021First trip of the world's first self-driving electric carrier
Next year the "Yara Birkeland" will enter regular service




22/11/2021In the third trimester the traffic of the goods in the ports of Naples and Salerno have increased of +9.3% and +0.2%
Respectively handled 4.9 million and 3.5 million tons




19/11/2021In the third quarter, CMA CGM follows the same trend as its competitors: record financial results and containers transported down
Four cargo aircraft ordered




19/11/2021In October, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell again
The decrease of -3.7% was determined by the reduction of -19.5% in containerized volumes




19/11/2021DFDS recorded a marked improvement in the results produced by the activity in the Mediterranean
In the region, 1.2 million linear meters of rolling stock were transported (+17.6%)




19/11/2021New record quarterly report of MPC Container Ships
In the period July-September revenues increased by +187.6%




19/11/2021In October the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles has decreased of the -8,0%
The activity of rapid removal of import containers stationary on the docks is proceeding at full speed




18/11/2021A success in the USA the tax to induce to accelerate the removal of containers parked in ports
The White House calls on the FMC to verify that alliances between shipping companies comply with competition rules




18/11/2021The launch of the MSC Seascapecruise ship was celebrated in Monfalcone
The twin "MSC Seashore" was christened




18/11/2021The Court of Milan ordered the seizure of 20 million of Onorato Armatori
Accepted the request of the commissioners of Tirrenia in AS




18/11/2021Tarros includes the port of Genoa in the direct Italy-Libya service
The airport of the Ligurian capital will be touched every 14 days




18/11/2021Quarterly growth in freight traffic in the ports of Albania, decline in those of Croatia
Resumption of passenger traffic




18/11/2021Tuesday the fifth edition of the customs conference organized by Fedespedi
It will be the final moment of the "Course for Customs Managers"




18/11/2021Grynspan (UNCTAD): The current increase in no-fly trade and undermine the socio-economic recovery
By 2023, the price level of world imports is expected to grow by +11% and consumer price levels to increase by +1.5%. The recovery of the manufacturing sector is also in danger




17/11/2021Another extraordinary quarter for ZIM
In the period July-September the fleet has transported 884 thousand containers (+16%)




17/11/2021General Logistics Systems has bought the Canadian Rosenau Transport
Transaction worth 360 million Canadian dollars




17/11/2021In the third trimester the port terminals of Eurokai have enlivened three million containers (+8.4%)
In Germany increase of +5.5% and in Italy of +11.0%




17/11/2021The port of Bremen closed the third trimester with a traffic of 17,0 million tons of goods (+6.9%)
The containers have been pairs to 1,23 million teu (+8.2%)




17/11/2021RCL records record financial results, but containers transported by the fleet are declining
In the third quarter of this year revenues are increases of +128.7%




16/11/2021Ok of Brussels to a public aid to equip the port of Hamburg with a cold ironing plant
The support, in direct form to the Port Authority, will amount to 20 million euros




16/11/2021Modest quarterly traffic growth in the port of Hamburg
Bulk is on the rise. Decline in miscellaneous goods




16/11/2021Any normalization of the value of the no-use could take from 18 to 30 months
Sea-Intelligence analysis on the evolution of tariffs before the pandemic




16/11/2021Maersk and Grindrod create a joint venture that will bring together their respective logistics activities in South Africa
The agreement includes maritime feeder operator Ocean Africa Container Lines




16/11/2021In the third trimester the traffic of the goods in the port of Koper has grown of +21.3%
Increase in various goods and dry bulk




16/11/2021Texts (Uniport): the exclusion of the AdSP of the South from the resources of Green Ports risks jeopardizing the competitiveness of terminal operators in Southern Italy
Legora de Feo: I see a lot of investment in the north of the country, but still few on the ports of the South




16/11/2021Approved the budget of the Port System Authority of the Strait
38 people are expected to be hired over the next three years




16/11/2021The FMC will assess how better use of data can make the containerized supply chain more efficient
Bentzel: Our port gateways are limited by physical constraints, and the best options for efficiency are the increased use of information technologies




15/11/2021Hookham (Global Shippers Forum): the value of sea freight will not fall
Because it should - he noted - given that this year the shipping companies expect to make profits of over 150 billion dollars




15/11/2021The Coast Guard of Genoa ascertains the first violation in the field of ship recycling
Ship scrapped in Turkey disregarding the procedures of EU Regulation 1257/2013




15/11/2021World trade under the sword of Damocles of the pandemic
The WTO warns that Covid-19 continues to pose the greatest threat




15/11/2021The design and construction of a new "green" multi-role ship for the Coast Guard has begun
The contract was awarded to Fincantieri and Cantiere Navale Vittoria




15/11/2021Keppel and Boskalis sell the port towing businesses to Rimorchiatori Mediterranei
Transaction worth approximately 98 million US dollars




15/11/2021InterManager is defining new requirements for membership in the association
O'Neil: Our companies must play a leading role in international debates on shipping




15/11/2021New record quarterly financial period for the Chinese shipowning group COSCO
In the period July-September the containerized volumes transported by the fleet have decreased of -6.7%




15/11/2021In October the traffic of the container in the port of Long Beach is decreased of the -2.1%
Cordero: we are doing everything possible to dispose of back traffic and speed up port operations




15/11/2021The tender for the upgrading of the railway infrastructure in the port of Trieste has begun
Contract worth about 20.6 million euros




12/11/2021Messina will include the port of Koper in its network of scheduled services
Weekly service for rolling stock and project cargo




12/11/2021In the first nine months of 2021 the revenues of Global Ports Holding increased by +19%
Global Ports Canary Islands has been selected as the preferred bidder for the assignment of the management of the cruise activities of the port of Las Palmas




12/11/2021In the third trimester of this year the traffic of the goods in the port of Taranto has grown of +20.3%
A significant increase (+48.5%) also on the third quarter of 2019




12/11/2021Hapag-Lloyd has been posting record financial results for four quarters
Further significant increase in performance in the period July-September of this year despite the modest increase in goods transported by the fleet




11/11/2021In the period July-September the value of Fincantieri's revenues grew by +30.5% and that of new orders by +331.1%
EBITDA up +37.0%




11/11/2021In the third trimester the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia has increased of +17.8%
Recovery of cruise passengers (226 thousand passengers), even if this branch of activity accuses a decrease of -77.2% on 2019




11/11/2021Yang Ming records the fourth consecutive quarterly record of revenues
The same trend for the values of operating profit and net economic result




11/11/2021On Monday in Gioia Tauro will be held the event "The Port meets"
It is promoted by FISE Uniport




11/11/2021HHLA records a new record in quarterly revenues
The port terminals of the group have enlivened 1,8 million containers (+3.2%)




11/11/2021In the third quarter, Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues increased by +42%
The rolling loads transported by the fleet grew by +23%




10/11/2021In the third trimester the traffic of the goods in the port of Venice has grown of +14.6%
The increase in landings (+22.4%) offsets the decline in boarding (-12.3%)




10/11/2021ÖBB Rail Cargo announces a new service between Vorarlberg and Eastern Switzerland
Connections also with Belgium and Italy




10/11/2021The Port Authority of Gdansk has won the ESPO 2021 award
Recognized the efforts made by the port to help the local community during the pandemic




10/11/2021New historical records of monthly revenues for Evergreen and Yang Ming
Wan Hai records a turnover never so high for the month of October




10/11/2021Messina (Assarmatori): The EU's 'Fit for 55' package hurts the shipping industry
Particularly affected - he underlined - maritime nations such as Italy




10/11/2021The quarterly financial performance of south Korea's HMM has never been so high
In the period July-September revenues grew by +133.7%




10/11/2021Wärtsilä will install scrubbers on the ships of Trasmed GLE (Grimaldi group)
The smoke abatement systems will be installed before next summer




10/11/2021AD Ports signs an agreement to build a multipurpose terminal in the Egyptian port of Safaga
Memorandum of understanding with EGMPT




09/11/2021DHL Express has established the new airline DHL Air Austria
It will manage the group's European cargo flights




09/11/2021On December 13, Hupac will inaugurate a daily service between Venlo and Busto Arsizio
Suitable for transporting semi-trailers with P400 shape




09/11/2021Finnlines records a gradual resumption of operational activities
The cargo volumes guaranteed by the automotive industry are still limited




09/11/2021Wan Hai Lines decides to invest over 200 million dollars to buy used storage racks
The company posted record quarterly financial performance




09/11/2021Atlas (Seaspan Corporation) again recorded record quarterly revenues
In the third quarter of this year the turnover grew by +17.0%




09/11/2021Carrier renter Danaos celebrates record financial results
Coustas: The excellent market conditions should ensure stellar performance for the next three years




08/11/2021The US company Viasat buys the British satellite communications company Inmarsat
Transaction worth $7.3 billion




08/11/2021Antwerp and Zeebrugge aim to become the European port hubs for the import of Chilean green hydrogen
Agreement with the Ministry of Energy of Santiago




08/11/2021A CLIA report highlights the cruise industry's strategies to combat climate change
Craighead: Cruise lines remain at the forefront of the development of new environmental technologies




08/11/2021Scandlines orders a hybrid ferry at Cemre Shipyard
The ship will be delivered in 2024




08/11/2021From 2023, in the port of Hamburg, the carriers will be able to be powered by the onshore electricity grid
Contract with Siemens




05/11/2021The Marche representation of Federlogistica has been established
The regional association is chaired by Andrea Morandi




05/11/2021Evergreen records astronomical quarterly profits
The company orders four new container ships of 23-24 thousand teu and 42,500 new containers




05/11/2021The Port of New York has set its own new record for quarterly container traffic
In the period July-September growth of +12.3%




05/11/2021In the first nine months of this year the traffic of the goods in the port of Livorno has grown of +12.4%
In Piombino the increase was +12.5%




05/11/2021Signed the contract for the new container terminal of the port of Rijeka
It will be built and managed by the consortium between APM Terminals and ENNA




05/11/2021Another very positive quarter for Textainer
The container rental company expects this trend to continue in 2022




05/11/2021The ictsi terminalista company recorded record quarterly operating and financial results
In the third quarter of this year revenues have increased by +28.3%




05/11/2021In the third trimester the maritime traffic through the Bosphorus Strait has grown of +3.4%
In the period January-September 2021 the increase was +0.6%




04/11/2021The Superior Council of Public Works has expressed a favorable opinion on the technical and economic feasibility project of the New Forane Dam of Genoa
Green light with prescriptions and recommendations




04/11/2021Parliament has definitively approved the Infrastructure Decree
Giovannini: it is a crucial step to accelerate the reforms envisaged by the PNRR and to promote the development of all modes of transport




04/11/2021Next year to cross the Suez Canal ships will have to pay 6% more
The only types of ships excluded from the price increase are those for cruising and for the transport of LNG




04/11/2021In September the traffic of goods in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado have increased of +10.8% and +51.8%
In the third quarter of this year recorded increases of +14.8% and +33.0% respectively




04/11/2021In the third trimester of this year the traffic of the goods in the port of Ravenna has grown of +26.6%
Increase of +16.8% on the 2019 result




04/11/2021Tomorrow the final event of a project for the limitation of noise pollution in ports
It lasted 36 months




03/11/2021Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings shows timid signs of a recovery in cruise activity
The third quarter was filed with a net loss of -845.9 million dollars




03/11/2021In the year ended September 30 in the Panama Canal have transited 12,525 ships (+2.3%)
Record toning of naval units




03/11/2021The ICS reiterates: without funding for research and development, shipping will not be able to decarbonize
The association renews its call to approve a five-billion-dollar fund made with private resources




03/11/2021Fedespedi analyzes the 2020 operating and financial results of Italian terminalist companies
Examined the performance of the activity of 11 terminal operators




03/11/2021CMA CGM takes over the direct management of the container terminal at Pier 300 of the Port of Los Angeles
Agreement to buy 90% of the capital of Fenix Marine Services




03/11/2021In the third trimester the traffic of the goods in the port of La Spezia has dropped of -5.1% due to the reduction of liquid bulk
In Marina di Carrara there was an increase of +38.9%




02/11/2021In October the transits of the ships in the Suez Canal have increased of +14.0%
Historical record of the net tonnage of naval units that crossed the Egyptian waterway




02/11/2021The 2022 budget of the Port System Authority of the Sea of Sardinia has been approved
Infrastructure investments of 550 million euros




02/11/2021ECSA suggests some corrections to the EU Commission's proposal for the inclusion of shipping in the EU ETS
Lamented the absence of a legally binding commitment to allocate revenue from the Innovation Fund to the maritime sector




02/11/2021Fincantieri-Navantia agreement in the European defence sector
Bono: We need strong and lasting cooperation at European level in the areas of defence and security




02/11/2021The POT 2022-2024 of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Port Authority provides for 366 million euros of investments
The 2022 budget and the three-year 2022-2024 budget of the AdSP have been approved




02/11/2021Hapag-Lloyd, the third quarter went better than expected
The new forecasts for the full financial year 2021 have also been announced




02/11/2021Surcharge on import and export goods for the ports of Genoa and Savona starting from 2023
Approved the budget of the Port System Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea




02/11/2021Maersk's containerized shipping division has a record quarter
The volumes of cargo transported by the fleet fell slightly. Acquired the German freight forwarder Senator International




02/11/2021Grimaldi introduces the new Ro-ro Eco Catania and Eco Livorno on the Ravenna - Brindisi - Catania route
They have a load capacity of over 7,800 linear meters of rolling stock
FROM THE HOME PAGE
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges
The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.
Brussels
A high-level council will be established
Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya
Moscow/Tripoli
In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue
Southampton/Battaramulla
Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.
Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels
Trieste
The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros
Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025
Kalafrana/Hong Kong
China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
Brussels
Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
London
The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.
Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers
London/Brussels
The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties
Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.
Muscat
Twenty-one crew members were evacuated
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.
Miami
The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports
Dubai/Muscat/Washington
Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea
ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East
London/Brussels/Singapore
This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.
Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat
On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.
European list of ship recycling facilities updated
Brussels
Including for the first time a German shipyard, that of Emden
Confitarma urges the EU to strengthen the attractiveness of its maritime flags
Rome
An arbitration worth over $1.5 billion will resolve the dispute between PPC and the Republic of Panama.
Panama
Procedure at the International Chamber of Commerce in New York
Tender for the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
Fincantieri and Navantia agree to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette project.
Sad/Madrid
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
Rotterdam
In the fourth quarter alone, containers amounted to 3.5 million TEUs (+3%)
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
Rome/Singapore
The first phase focuses on the technological implementation and infrastructural adaptation of the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
New logistics hub in London to boost rail freight through the Channel Tunnel
London
An investment of around £15 million is expected
Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.
Singapore
The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines
The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.
Milan
At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day
Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports
Hong Kong/Beijing
Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.
European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion
Brussels
Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented
The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL
Hong Kong/Panama
CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.
Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal
Panama
The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports
Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads
Brussels
The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.
The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.
Brussels
A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
Madrid
Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.
Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.
Houston
It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Washington/Suitland
An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.
Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025
Ancona
Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.
Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.
London
Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million
One dead and four injured on board the cruise ship World Legacy (formerly Moby Zaza )
Singapore
A fire broke out on the unit
SBB CFF FFS Cargo has sold 31 locomotives to Nordic Re-Finance
Bern
The Swiss company plans to equip itself exclusively with vehicles produced by Stadler Rail Valencia by 2035.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.
Hamburg
Containers boosted the growth. Volumes remained stable in the fourth quarter alone.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the DFDS Group recorded a net loss of DKK -286 million.
Copenhagen
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports grew by 1.6%.
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%
To APM Terminals the 37.5% of the Southern Container Terminal of the port of Jeddah
The Hague/Dubai
DP World will keep the remaining 62.5%
Continues the bending of the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles
Los Angeles
In January decrease of -12.1%. Bown: the state of exports to China seems bad
In the fourth trimester of the 2025 the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia is increased of +8.6%
Civitavecchia
In the whole year growth was +3.1%
Samskip sells marine and logistic services with the United Kingdom and Ireland to the CLdN
Luxembourg/Rotterdam
The agreement includes rental agreements for over 5,000 multimodal load units
The Antitrust has reopened the procedure on the concentration between the Ignazio Messina & C. and the Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The International Chamber of Shipping against the new harbour taxes programmed by the US government
Washington
Necessary - the association emphasizes - carefully coordinated political solutions
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 have agreed a merger agreement
Haifa/Hamburg
The German company will shell out 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
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
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SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.
Pozzallo
Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros
Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro
Genoa
Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa
Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari
Bari
They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine
The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law
Genoa
Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR
DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Berlin
Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon
In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%
Bangkok
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%
Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.
Palermo
Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals
Hamburg
Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)
Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.
New York
Significant increase in full containers for export
Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January
Hong Kong
1.13 million TEUs were handled
Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships
Monk
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.
Marseille
By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.
Noise
He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.
Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million
Milan
Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller
The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.
Genoa
The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci
Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.
Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port
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
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
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.
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
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
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
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
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
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MEETINGS
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
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
››› 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
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
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