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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
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CK Hutchison threatens legal action against APM Terminals if it takes over Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Hong Kong
The Chinese company warns that the continued operation of the airports depends solely on the actions of the Supreme Court and the Panamanian state.
Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards
Milan
For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.
Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.
Trieste/Genoa
The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year
Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports
Zagreb
Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers
The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)
Genoa
Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
Offer to acquire European express courier InPost
Amsterdam/Luxembourg
It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.
Hamburg
Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.
FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy
London
The new company is based in London
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Cairo
Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.
Schiedam
The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Copenhagen
The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.
In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Assagenti calls for more constant and timely reporting on the progress of work on Genoa's new breakwater.
Genoa
Croce: the international shipping market must be enabled to plan commercial and operational decisions in advance.
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
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