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January 2022




31/01/2022CMA CGM increases the reach of its logistics activities to the last mile
The French group acquires 51% of its compatriot Colis Privé




31/01/2022Fincantieri has delivered to Princess Cruises the sixth and last cruise ship of the "Royal" class
It has a gross tonnage of 145 thousand tons




31/01/2022Enlargement of the Governing Council of the Union of Interports
Entrances by Giuseppe Salonia (Società degli Interporti Siciliani) and Enrico Gislon (Interporto Marghera Carbones)




31/01/2022With the pandemic, the performance of ship registers has drastically decreased
Noted a decrease of six percentage points in flag States that successfully fulfill their obligations




31/01/2022Saipem expects to close 2021 with a loss of more than a third of the share capital
Contacts have been established with bank counterparties and shareholders ENI and CDP Industria to verify their willingness to support an adequate financial maneuver




31/01/2022Quarter October-December 2021 record for the Japanese company ONE
The volumes of containerized cargo transported by the fleet are decreasing. However, demand is growing




31/01/2022Once the dredging works have been completed, the port of Hamburg can be reached by container ships with greater draught
Deepening between 1.00 and 1.90 meters of the Elba estuary




28/01/2022The TAR dismissed the Spinelli group's appeal on the merger between the Genoese terminal companies PSA Genova Pra' and SECH
Declared inadmissible for lack of interest in bringing proceedings




28/01/2022In the US, demurrage & detention costs have increased significantly
Maffei: worrying, but in the context of the situation of general congestion in ports and internal networks




28/01/2022In 2020 the embarkations on the cruise ships of the world fleets have collapsed by -81%
CLIA believes that in 2022 companies can recover much of the lost ground




28/01/2022Wärtsilä closes the fourth quarter of 2021 with a record value of new orders
The recovery in the naval sector is slowed by the slow restart in the cruise segment




28/01/2022The British company Ambassador Cruise Line bought the ship AIDAMira
It has a capacity of 1,200 passengers and 500 crew members




27/01/2022Scorpio Tankers sells 14 product carriers for $472 million
These are two units Medium Range and 12 Long Range 1




27/01/2022Cassa Depositi e Prestiti finances with 21 million euros the redevelopment of the port of Marina di Carrara
Interventions aimed at ensuring greater safety and urban regeneration




27/01/2022Joint transport, the urgent launch of an organic action to regulate the operating cycles of trucks in ports is necessary
Tagnochetti: the problem cannot be entrusted only to the regulation of individual presidents of Port System Authorities




27/01/2022At the end of March, cooperation between ZIM and 2M on the Asia-Mediterranean and Asia-West Coast US routes will cease
The Israeli company will launch a new pendulum service that will connect the Far East and Pacific Northwest with the Mediterranean




27/01/2022Cooperation agreement between ENEA and Fincantieri in the fields of research and innovation
Among other things, specific working groups and the possibility of an exchange of personnel




27/01/2022The framework agreement on concessions in the port of Monfalcone has been approved
D'Agostino: defines what will be the future structure of concession and areas within the port, with perfect harmony of all public and private parties




27/01/2022Port of Livorno, adopted the new regulation on job start-ups
Assign additional areas to Sintermar Darsena Toscana and Lorenzini




27/01/2022The final approval of the Strategic Planning Document of the Port System of Eastern Sicily is imminent
On Tuesday, the Sicilian Region expressed a favourable opinion




27/01/2022The duration of the concession to CSP Zeebrugge Terminal has been extended to 2055
Last year the container traffic in the Belgian terminal grew by +53%




27/01/2022Global Ports Holding will operate the new cruise terminal at the port of Tarragona
Concession contract for a period of 12 years with an option for a further six years




27/01/2022In 2021, the Swiss Hupac handled record traffic volumes
The current exceptional increase in energy costs is worrying. The company's 2021-2026 strategy points to the east and south




26/01/2022In 2021 the traffic of the goods in the port of Augusta has grown of +4.5% and in that of Catania has dropped of -3.1%
Respectively handled 25.1 million and 8.1 million tons of cargo




26/01/2022Cooperation agreement between the port of Thessaloniki and the Suez Canal Economic Zone
It provides for the increase of their respective activities through the promotion of maritime traffic through the Suez Canal




26/01/2022Assiterminal calls for the adoption of a single regulation on port concessions
Ferrari: putting into practice the principles of the economic-financial rebalancing of port concessions




26/01/2022Enel X - Grimaldi agreement for the decarbonization and electrification of ports
It provides for the development of projects based on renewable energy




26/01/2022Last year the ports of Sardinia have enlivened 44,02 million tons of goods (+14.8%)
Passenger traffic is recovering




26/01/2022New China-Korea-Koper service of the NVOCC operator Volta Shipping Services
Three container ships with a capacity of 1,200-2,700 teu are used




25/01/2022In 2021 the port of Algeciras has enlivened 4,8 million containers (- 6.1%)
In the fourth quarter alone they were pairs to 1,2 million teu (- 6.3%)




25/01/2022In the fourth trimester of 2021 the traffic of the goods in the port of La Spezia has decreased of the -11,5%
In Marina di Carrara annual traffic record




25/01/2022Order to the Chinese DSIC for six new container carriers of 16,000 teu
The ships will be 366 meters long and 51 meters wide




25/01/2022With Gorizia and Marghera-Carbones, the number of interports associated with the UIR rises to 24
Gasparato: in 2022 we aim for a no longer elusive legislative reform that will have to rejuvenate the regulatory system of Law 240/90




25/01/2022ECSA supports the draft report to the European Parliament on the reform of the ETS which includes shipping
Philis: represents a substantial step forward




25/01/2022The port of Trieste closed 2021 with an increase of +2.2% in traffic
Various goods growing also on 2019




25/01/2022Last year the traffic of the goods in the port system of the Southern Adriatic has grown of +3.0%
In Bari recorded a rise of +6.7%, in Brindisi a decrease of -1.5%




25/01/2022COSCO also plans to close 2021 with an astronomical profit
Slight growth in the volumes of container cargoes transported by the fleet




24/01/2022In Ravenna starts the course for the driving of heavy vehicles aimed at port terminal operators and the Port Cooperative
Rossi: concrete feedback to the shortage of drivers




24/01/2022Transit windows for motorway access of exceptional transport to the port of Genoa
Civolani (TEA): the time of uncertainty is over




24/01/2022MSC and Lufthansa are proposing the acquisition of a majority stake in ITA Airways
Required an exclusivity period of 90 working days




24/01/2022Merlo (Federlogistica): it is necessary to help logistics companies to equip themselves with adequate cyber security plans
A waste of time - he denounces - to devote oneself to an old and outdated logistics plan




24/01/2022The WSC reiterates that the EU ETS for shipping must be directed towards a global solution
Wrong - denounces the association - to move from a policy based on "the polluter pays" to one in which "the polluter is paid"




24/01/2022The National Union of Port Companies has joined Conftrasporto
Barbera: we are convinced that we can make an active contribution to the activities of the Confederation




24/01/2022In the fourth quarter of 2021 the containers transported by the fleet of OOCL are down of -16.9% while the revenues have increased of +101.4%
Historical record of quarterly turnover with 4.88 billion dollars




24/01/2022ESPO reiterates its concern that the application of the EU ETS to shipping could undermine the competitiveness of European ports
Among the proposals, that of considering, for the purposes of counting emissions, the elusive port of call at a neighboring non-EU port as a stopover at an EU port




21/01/2022Last year the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia has grown of +20%
Cruises are recovering, even if the appeal is missing over two million passengers




21/01/2022UNIPORT webinar on PNRR and port resources
It is scheduled for February 4




21/01/2022Federagenti, the Italian Green Deal must pass through the sea
Saints: it is necessary to invest consistently, and not by slogans, in ports and logistics




21/01/2022Filt Cgil, good the ok of the creditors to the recovery plans of CIN Tirrenia and Moby
Colombo: it is necessary to close the entire game by securing even the approximately six thousand workers in charge of the two companies




21/01/2022Substantial year-end bonus for COSCO Shipping Holdings employees
It would amount to up to 30 times the salary




21/01/2022Assologistica asks the government to pay attention to the impact of expensive energy on logistics
Ruggerone: start the sustainable development of logistics through tools that concretely encourage the energy transition




21/01/2022The Court of Auditors beats the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic Sea
The unification of the management of the ports of Venice and Chioggia has not yet been completed




21/01/2022Last year, the port of Los Angeles handled a record 10.7 million containers
Increase of +13% on 2020




20/01/2022Moby announces that the new continuity plan has received the prior consent of the main financial creditors
It was filed yesterday at the Court of Milan




20/01/2022A cargo of ammunition destined for Santo Domingo left La Spezia, but was discovered and seized in Dakar
Summary: a rule would be necessary that provides for the obligation of adequate certification for maritime carriers of these types of goods




20/01/2022Last year, Chinese ports collected a significant amount of new historical records
Traffic in the seaports has increased of +5.2%, with a +4.6% of international goods alone




20/01/2022Kuehne+Nagel activates an indicator on the waiting times of container carriers at ports
Currently - the company pointed out - the problem is about 12 times more serious than normal




20/01/2022Shortage of veterinary staff in the port of La Spezia
The presidents of associations of shipping agents, freight forwarders and customs officers met with Undersecretary of Health Costa




20/01/2022The port of Long Beach closed 2021 with a record traffic of 9.4 million containers
In the second half of the year, however, a decrease of -1.1% was recorded and in the fourth quarter alone of -4.8%




19/01/2022In the USA, record investments in port and river infrastructure
Resources of 14 billion dollars in fiscal year 2022 for the implementation of 500 projects




19/01/2022New free courses of the National School of Transport and Logistics of La Spezia
They are aimed at the labor market in the port and logistics sectors




19/01/2022In 2021, the port terminals of COSCO Shipping Ports and CMPort handled record container traffic
Recorded increases in activity of +3.7% and +11.8% respectively




19/01/2022Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
For the ecological transition of shipping - he underlined - it is necessary to calibrate the objectives on the technologies actually available




19/01/2022Last year the traffic in the port of Zeebrugge increased by +4.6%
In the last quarter alone the growth was +7.5%




19/01/2022New GEODIS train service between France and Italy
It connects Noisy-le-Sec to Novara




19/01/2022Ok of Brussels to the change in the ownership structure of the port group Peel Ports
New shareholders are GIP, APG and AustralianSuper




19/01/2022In 2021 the traffic in the Moroccan ports from the Agence Nationale des Ports has dropped of the -1,6%
The containers have been pairs to 1.287.129 teu (+3.8%)




19/01/2022Genting HK confirmed that it had filed for liquidation
Meyer and Geue (Mecklenburg-Pomerania): it is confirmation that the loan of 78 million euros would not have prevented this development




18/01/2022Getting to Zero Coalition calls for a policy mix to decarbonize shipping
A significant reduction in the cost of zero-emission fuels is needed to close the competitiveness gap with fossil fuels




18/01/2022In 2021 the traffic of the goods enlivened by the port of Marseille has grown of +9%
The containers have been pairs to 1,5 million teu (+13%)




18/01/2022Free wheels, in the logistics centers the hauliers can not rest at all
Franchini: the tachograph records the activity of the truck and not paradoxically that of the driver




18/01/2022South Korean antitrust fine of $81 million to 23 containerized shipping companies
The accusation is that he agreed on the value of the freight for a period of 15 years




18/01/2022ZIM will rent for eight years three new container carriers of 7,000 teu
They will be built by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries and taken over in the first half of 2024




18/01/2022Joint venture of NYK and Knutsen for the maritime transport of liquid carbon dioxide
The Japanese company orders the construction of four LNG carriers




18/01/2022For commercial freight, CMA CGM will only talk to customers digitally
Progressive extension to all maritime lines of the SpotOn platform




18/01/2022Genting Hong Kong one step away from filing for liquidation
The Chinese company announces that it could be advanced today




17/01/2022After Evergreen raised the bar, Yang Ming employees also want a substantial bonus
Granted a bonus of 12 months and an increase of + 5% of the salary




17/01/2022Last year the traffic of the goods in the port of Taranto has increased of +11.1%
In the last quarter decrease of -6.1%




17/01/2022In the fourth trimester of 2021 the containerized traffic in the port of Antwerp decreased by -8.5%
Recorded the new record of total traffic of goods for the period




17/01/2022ICS-IRENA agreement to collaborate in the decarbonization of shipping
The exchange of information and data is envisaged




17/01/2022In Gioia Tauro, the AdSP starts a discussion to ensure greater flexibility of port work
In the second half of 2021 the traffic of the container in the Calabrian port of call has increased of +6.4%




17/01/2022The moorers of Barcelona have started an indefinite strike
Rejected a hypothesis of agreement to resolve the conflict born from the merger of Cemesa and Mooring & Port Services




17/01/2022Order to KSOE for the construction of three container ships of 7,900 teu
MPC Capital confirms the order to Hanjin Heavy Industries for four full containers of 5,500 teu




17/01/2022Last year the traffic of the container in the port of Hong Kong has decreased of the -1,1%
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -4.9% was recorded




17/01/2022Container manufacturer Singamas expects record shareholder profit for 2021
It will be at least 180 million dollars




14/01/2022CLECAT considers the measures of the "Fit for 55" package for the freight transport sector to be more than satisfactory
For the association, they represent an opportunity to achieve a rapid transition to zero-emission mobility




14/01/2022In 2021 the trucks transported by the RCG rolling motorway on the Brenner axis increased by +29%
The trains loaded 160,000 heavy vehicles




14/01/2022Yang Ming will invest in the construction of five 15,000 teu container ships
The purchase of new containers is also planned




14/01/2022In 2021, PSA's port terminals handled a record 91.5 million containers
New historical highs in volumes handled both in Singapore and in other world ports




14/01/2022Maersk expects to close the fourth quarter of 2021 with record financial performance
The volumes of cargo transported by the fleet fell by -4%. Freight rates up by +80%




14/01/2022T&E calls on the EU to broaden the scope of the rules to decarbonise shipping to include ships under 5,000 GRT and those serving the offshore industry
For the combination, the reference threshold for CO2 emissions should be an annual quantity of one thousand tonnes




13/01/2022In 2022, the number of calls at Italian ports of ocean Alliance container ships will remain unchanged
Livorno is part of the alliance's network of services




13/01/2022The European Commission has rejected the merger between the South Korean shipbuilding groups HHIH and DSME
No motivated by the dominant position that the concentration would have created in the market for the construction of LNG vessels




13/01/2022In 2021 North Sea Port has enlivened 68,9 million tons of goods (+9%)
Drop of -4% on record traffic in 2019




13/01/2022The ports of Shanghai and Singapore are confirmed in 2021 at the top of the ranking of world container ports
In terms of TEU handled, the two airports recorded increases of +8.1% and +1.6% respectively in containerized traffic which marked new historical records




13/01/2022Last year the acts of piracy against ships decreased by -32%
The International Maritime Bureau urges not to let our guard down




12/01/2022The American Lineage Logistics buys three Dutch logistics companies
These are the companies Van Tuyl Logistics, H&S Coldstores and Frigocare Rotterdam




12/01/2022Bridge over the Strait of Messina, started the procedure for the realization of a technical-economic feasibility study
He will have to consider the design solution of the "multi-span airlift"




12/01/2022In 2021 the port of Ancona has enlivened 10,78 million tons of goods (+21.8%)
Recovery driven by record rolling stock traffic




12/01/2022In 2021 the port of Tanger Med has enlivened a traffic container record of 7,2 million teu (+24.3%)
Historical peak of goods with 101.0 million tons (+24.8%)




11/01/2022In 2021, Turkish ports handled record containerized traffic
The total was 12,591,470 teu (+8.3%)




11/01/2022Awarded the tender for the redevelopment of the waterfront of Marina di Carrara
Works awarded to R.C.M. Costruzioni di Sarno




11/01/2022In 2021 the traffic of cruises and ferries in the port of Genoa have marked recovery of +217.6% and +40.5%
A further rise is expected in 2022




11/01/2022The German shipbuilding company MV Werften has filed for bankruptcy
VSM calls for a change of ownership and diversification of the company's business model




11/01/2022Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts worth a total of $1.1 billion
They are related to activities in Australia and Guyana




11/01/2022Philippos Philis has been appointed President of the European Shipowners' Association ECSA
Vice President is Karin Orsel




10/01/2022Partnership of Konecranes and Pesmel for the automation of container storage
The goal is to reduce the complexity of operations, speed up work and optimize space




10/01/2022The Belgian antitrust authority approves the merger of the ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge
The new company is owned by the municipal administrations of the two cities




10/01/2022Maersk orders KSOE four more new 16,000 teu container ships
Contract worth about 701 million dollars




10/01/2022Port of Gioia Tauro, extended by two years the duration of the maritime concessions
Measure to counteract the negative effects of the pandemic




10/01/2022Extraordinary increase in the annual revenues of the Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines
Recorded growth of +120.2% and +149.4% respectively on 2020




07/01/2022In 2021, Evergreen's revenues reached a record value of 489.4 billion Taiwanese dollars
Turnover up by +136.1% on the previous year




07/01/2022In 2021 the port of Tanjung Pelepas marked a new annual record of container traffic
Enlivened 11.2 million teu (+14%)




05/01/2022At MSC the world leadership in containerized maritime transport
The position will be strengthened in the future thanks to an orderbook that provides for the acquisition of capacity equal to one million teu




05/01/2022The 19,000-ton dry dock has also been removed from the port of Palermo
Monti: we can finally accommodate XL ships, now in a position to enter the port safely




05/01/2022Filt Cgil, for the Super Green Pass we need ad hoc measures for seafarers
Christmas: a specific solution must be urgently identified and the operation of the ships must be guaranteed




05/01/2022Port of Gioia Tauro, the construction of a multifunctional border control structure has begun
Work worth 1.5 million euros




05/01/2022Confitarma, the new requirements for the Super Green Pass take into account the specificities of maritime work
Mattioli: it is a question of protecting and identifying ad hoc solutions for workers who risk heavy penalties from these measures




05/01/2022Completed the sale of Bergen Engines from Rolls-Royce to Langley Holdings
The Norwegian company produces engines and generator sets for the maritime and land transport sectors




04/01/2022Construction of the new Senegalese port of Ndayane has begun
An investment of over a billion dollars is planned




04/01/2022Cassa Depositi e Prestiti finances with 53 million euros the extraordinary maintenance work of the port of Augsburg
The goal is to redevelop the commercial port and improve the safety conditions of navigation




04/01/2022In November the traffic of the goods in the Ligurian ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has grown of +6.7%
Containerized cargo down by -1.6%




04/01/2022Orders for the construction of nine container ships to the Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings group
Orders for six ships of 15,000 teu and three feeders. I also order for a ship for LNG




03/01/2022Blackbird (Federlogistica): it is necessary to speed up the installation of cold ironing systems in ports
It is also essential - he specified - a single national direction to start effective and concrete projects




03/01/2022The AdSP of the Sea of Sardinia has activated its Own Administrative One-Stop Shop
Initially it will be mainly aimed at the management of the practices relating to the Register pursuant to art. 68 of the Navigation Code




03/01/2022New historical annual record of the tonnage of ships transited in the Suez Canal
Last year, 20,694 naval units passed through the Egyptian waterway




03/01/2022Clash between the Länder of Mecklenburg-Pomerania and Genting HK over the future of the MV Werften shipyard
The Chinese group takes legal action to immediately obtain a loan of 78 million euros
FROM THE HOME PAGE
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
Trieste
Madriz (Trieste Passenger Terminal): ready to provide services wherever large ships choose to dock
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Rome/Salerno
The union said it was certain that the Central Tyrrhenian Port System Authority would appeal the ruling.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
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COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
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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ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
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