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April 2022




29/04/2022Höegh Autoliners orders four more "Aurora" class PCTCs to China's CMHI
The salesperman rises to eight units




29/04/2022The EU Commission authorizes the entry of Hapag-Lloyd into the capital of JadeWeserPort
The German company will acquire 30% percent held by APM Terminals




29/04/2022Singaporean Swire Shipping has bought American ride-hailing company Westwood Shipping Lines
It was ceded by Japan's Sumitomo Warehouse




29/04/2022Approved the 2021 budget of the AdSP of the South Tyrrhenium and Ionian seas
It presents an administration surplus of more than 133 million euros




29/04/2022ESPO, the TRAN Commission of the EU Parliament noted the impact that the inclusion of shipping in the ETS can have on ports
Reassuring-the European ports association explained-that the draft opinion adopted by the parliamentary committee yesterday seeks to find a solution to this problem




29/04/2022Last year the port terminals of the Eurokai group handled 12.3 million containers (+ 13.1%)
In Germany traffic was 7.9 million teu (+ 8.2%), in Italy of 1.8 million teu (+ 13.4%) and in the other foreign terminals of 2.6 million teu (+ 31.2%)




29/04/2022Hapag-Lloyd expects to store the first quarter with a +237 percent growth in operating profit
The company believes the positive trend will continue in the second quarter




28/04/2022Approved the 2021 budget of the AdSP of the Northern Tirreno
Adopted the new Strategic Programming Document of System




28/04/2022The European parliamentary committee TRAN calls on Russia to return the stolen aircraft
Moscow has imposed a new registration of the planes chartered by foreign companies in the Russian aviation registry




28/04/2022Fincantieri will deliver the second corvette for Qatar
It was built in the Muggiano shipyard




28/04/2022Interporto Padova closed 2021 percent with economic results on the rise
The annual financial year was filed with a profit before taxes of 3.5 million euros (+ 24%)




28/04/2022Merlo (Federlogistics) is missing professional figures for cybersecurity in logistics
Cyber piracy is getting more and more aggressive and insidious




28/04/2022Accentuated quarterly decline in CIMC container sales
Minus 21.5% for dry containers and minus 29.6% for reefers




28/04/2022Slala urges the implementation of the project behind the port of Lower Piedmont
Rossini: this is really the last chance




28/04/2022Technical table between the AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas and the Customs Agency
The focus is on digitalization for the relaunch of the port system




28/04/2022Convention AdSP of the Strait - University of Messina for the promotion of the health of port workers
The activities will involve a sample of 200 people who will be followed for 18 months




28/04/2022The final balance sheet and the 2021 annual report of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Deiana: 171 million from the PNRR for the construction of the Ro-Ro Terminal in the Canal Port of Cagliari and for the electrification of the docks




28/04/2022The withdrawal from the Russian market weighs on Wärtsilä's accounts
In the first quarter robust growth in new orders




28/04/2022The resumption of Italian logistics threatened by the effects of the war in Ukraine
Nicolini (Confetra): from an economic point of view, the scenario is one of great uncertainty




28/04/2022DSV closed the first quarter with a record net profit of 4.4 billion Danish kroner (+88.3%)
Revenues increased by +81.8%




28/04/2022The 2021 final balance sheet of the AdSP of the Western Ligurian Sea has been approved
During the year, projects worth more than €910 million were launched




28/04/2022The TRAN Committee of the EU Parliament proposes to tighten sanctions against Russia in the maritime and rail sectors
Request to deny the green light to call in EU ports to all ships that also call at Russian ports along their route




28/04/2022In the year ending March 31, ONE's revenues grew by +109.1%
The net profit is piled to 16,8 billion dollars (+380.9%)




27/04/2022The Vibo Marina headquarters of the Port System Authority of the Southern tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas has been inaugurated
Planned works worth 18 million euros




27/04/2022Santi (Federagenti): the prospects for cruises are positive, but the iconic Venice is excluded from the market
From the Seatrade Cruise in Miami - he announced - the confirmation of the exclusion of the lagoon port of call from the routes of cruise ships




27/04/2022Presented the new School of Higher Education for Ship's Doctors
In autumn in Arenzano the first course divided into 12 days




27/04/2022Cargotec starts 2022 with growing financial results and orders
Revenues increased by +16.6%




27/04/2022The merger agreement of Keppel Offshore & Marine and Sembcorp Marine has been signed
Temasek will hold 33.5% of the new company




27/04/2022Fosen Yard acquires the Stralsund shipyard
Signed a lease with the administration of the Hanseatic city




27/04/2022With a +19.6% of traffic in the first quarter of this year, the port of Trieste is approaching pre-pandemic levels
The decline (in tons) of containerized traffic continues




27/04/2022The trucks and trains that flow to the Bologna Interport are growing
In the first three months of 2022, numbers were decidedly higher than even pre-pandemic




27/04/2022Kerdjoudj-Belkaid (Feport): When the ships stopped in Shanghai arrive en masse in the EU, there will be a risk of disaster
The intervention of the European Commission was requested to avoid the nightmare situation that is looming in 8-12 weeks




27/04/2022Konecranes posted an unsatisfactory quarter in terms of financial results but excellent in terms of new orders
For the first time, the value of orders exceeded one billion euros




26/04/2022In the first three months of this year the traffic in the port of Rotterdam has decreased of -1.5%
The activities of the Dutch airport are weighed down by the consequences of tensions on the energy markets and the war in Ukraine




26/04/2022In the first quarter, Busan was confirmed as the seventh largest container port in the world
The South Korean ports have closed the first three months of 2022 with a total of 7.23 million teu (-1.3%)




26/04/2022In 2020, hauliers handled 77% of goods in the EU
Decline in rail transport and that along inland waterways




26/04/2022Jan Dieleman is the new president of the Global Maritime Forum
He was elected today by the assembly of the organization




26/04/2022Russia aims to remedy the shortage of containers by increasing domestic production
The dry port of Yuzhnouralsky, in addition to being used to increase trade with China, could host a container factory




26/04/2022In 2022, 8.8 million cruise passengers are expected in Italian ports
According to Cemar, the strong recovery trend will continue next year




26/04/2022In the first three months of 2022, UPS revenues increased by +6.4%
The net profit has been of 2,7 billion dollars (- 44.4%)




26/04/2022Agreement to offer the companies of the Nola Business Park a platform dedicated to dropshipping
It was signed by CIS - Interporto Campano and eLogy




26/04/2022In March, freight traffic in Spanish ports declined after 12 consecutive months of growth
In the first trimester of 2022 the traffic has been of 136,7 million tons (+5.7%)




26/04/2022The growth in the financial performance of the Kuehne + Nagel group continues
New quarterly historical records in the segment of maritime shipments




26/04/2022Maersk expects to close the first quarter of 2022 with new record financial results
In the period the volumes of cargoes transported by the fleet decreased by -7%




22/04/2022In the first trimester of this year the traffic in the port of Algeciras has increased of +7.5%
Containerized cargo decreased by -6.1%




22/04/2022Last year the Slovenian trucks transported 98,9 million tons of goods (+8.8%)
Volumes to and from Italy are growing




22/04/2022In February growth of freight traffic in the port of Naples, decline in Salerno
Overall, the airports of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea have enlivened 2.5 million tons of cargo (- 1.2%)




22/04/2022Moscow intends to remove aircraft from the category of registered movable property
According to "Vedomosti", this would allow Russian courts to deal with disputes over aircraft rights




21/04/2022Assarmatori and Confitarma urge to modernize the Navigation Code
The two shipowners' associations illustrate the next challenges that Italian shipping will have to face




21/04/2022The performance of Bureau Veritas' Marine & Offshore division is growing
As of March 31, the class fleet consisted of 11,533 ships




21/04/2022New Rail Link Antwerp-Novara of Hupac
Three rotations will be made per week




21/04/2022The Council of State accepts the appeal of the port authority of Gioia Tauro against Zito Evoluzioni Navali Yacht
The AdSP had declared the concessionary relationship with the company to have lapsed




21/04/2022In March the traffic of the goods in the port of Barcelona has increased of +16.9%
In the first quarter of this year recorded a growth of +10.9%




21/04/2022From this summer two MSC Cruises ships will be powered from land while supporting in two northern European ports
"MSC Virtuosa" and "MSC Poesia" will use cold ironing systems in the ports of Southhampton and Rostock




21/04/2022Among the difficulties that the Russian transport system is facing, soon there will also be that of the shortage of containers
Russian Railways urges to adapt the Russian ports of the Far East to accommodate goods that cannot pass to the west




21/04/2022In the first three months of 2022, DP World's port terminals handled 19.3 million containers
Traffic slightly up by +1.7%




21/04/2022Relaunched the proposal to create a large area behind the port in the lower Piedmont
New lung serving the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado




21/04/2022In 2021 the rail freight traffic in Austria grew by +4.8%
Flows to and from Italy increased by +9.5%




21/04/2022In the first quarter of this year ABB recorded a growth of +21% in new orders
The period was archived with a net profit of 632 million dollars (+21%)




20/04/2022Dover Port officials prevented ITF inspectors from boarding P&O Ferries ferries
Tomorrow a protest is scheduled in front of the headquarters of DP World in London




20/04/2022Third consecutive quarterly decline in container traffic in the port of Antwerp
In the first three months of 2022 the total of cargo handled has recorded a decrease of -1.5%




20/04/2022The Board of Directors of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti has approved the list of candidates for the position of director of Fincantieri
Pierroberto Folgiero will succeed Bono as CEO. Claudio Graziano new president




20/04/2022Seminar of the Youth Group of Assagenti on the boom of maritime freight
Analyzed the trend of tariffs in the segments of containers, dry bulk and liquid bulk




20/04/2022A software to quantify the polluting emissions produced by ships in the ports of La Spezia and Carrara
Program based on the characteristics of the ships present in the ports




20/04/2022The Bimco clarifies what the strategy of decarbonization of shipping should be
The shipowners' association insists on the issue of the attribution of responsibilities and the importance of the adoption at global level of a market-based measure




20/04/2022Ok to the technical-economic feasibility project for the extraordinary maintenance work of the port of Augusta
They will be realized within 18 months




20/04/2022RCG increases the frequency of rail services connecting Austria with Belgian ports and Scandinavia
They are focused on the Linz intermodal terminal




20/04/2022In 2021 the revenues of the Chinese Sinotrans have increased of +47.1%
Decisive increase in the volumes handled by the logistics company




19/04/2022Third consecutive monthly drop in foreign freight traffic handled in March 2022 by Chinese ports
Containers have been pairs to 21,0 million teu (+1.6%)




19/04/2022Kotug buys Seaways International
The Dubai-based company has a fleet of vessels to support the offshore industry




19/04/2022Moscow assures support to Russian companies to solve transport difficulties
A circular confirms the problems caused by the cessation of services with Russia of international carriers




19/04/2022OOCL records a new historical record of quarterly revenues
In the first three months of this year the containerized cargoes transported by the fleet have decreased of -9.2%




19/04/2022Strong contraction of traffic enlivened by the terminals of the Russian Global Ports
In the first quarter the containerized volumes in the Baltic terminals decreased by -15.8%




19/04/2022The decline in quarterly container traffic handled by the port of Hong Kong is accentuated
In the first three months of this year the total was 3.75 million teu (-8.9%)




19/04/2022Political tensions in Libya disrupt oil and gas production
Production ceased at the Al-Sharara and Al-Feel oil fields and stopped activity at the oil port of Zueitina




19/04/2022The Ever Forward container carrier has been de-stranded
It will be towed to the port of Baltimore




15/04/2022In 2021 the revenues of Anek Lines grew by +20.5%
The annual year was closed with a net result after taxes of a negative sign and equal to -40.2 million euros




15/04/2022In the first trimester of this year the traffic of the goods in the port of Augsburg is diminished of the -15,2%
Both liquid bulk (-13.9%) and dry bulk (-40.7%) decreased




15/04/2022With the sanctions on Russia, the port of Antwerp will lose about 5% of the annual volume of traffic
Moscow is the fifth largest trading partner of the Belgian port of call




15/04/2022Free Wheels, the next wild liberalization will give the coup de grace to small road transport companies
It will leave on the field - Franchini denounced - only large groups with few employees and many owners, fake entrepreneurs of themselves, but in reality real exploited workers and without protections of any kind




15/04/2022Yang Ming will buy five new 15,000 teu container ships
Extension of charter contracts for four ships of 11,000 teu. Also decided the purchase of containers




15/04/2022Order to Hyundai Heavy Industries for six new 7,900 teu container ships
Contract to Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries for two PCTC




15/04/2022On April 21, the States General of Logistics of the North West will be held in Alexandria
The relaunch of logistics between PNRR and new economic scenarios




15/04/2022In the first quarter of this year, the port of Long Beach handled a record traffic of 2.5 million containers
New historical peaks in the volumes of full containers on disembarkation and empty containers




14/04/2022In the first trimester of this year the traffic of the container in the port of Gioia Tauro has grown of +28.1%
Enlivened about 812 thousand teu




14/04/2022In the first three months of 2022, the terminals of the Chinese CMPort handled 33 million containers
Traffic up by +3.4%




14/04/2022In the first three months of this year the traffic of goods in Russian ports has grown of +1.2%
Slight decrease (-0.5%) in exports




14/04/2022Order to Fincantieri for two more ships for the offshore wind sector
By October 2021 the same client, Norwind Offshore, had commissioned two first CSOV




14/04/2022Two hundred ships were refueled in the port of Singapore with fuel containing pollutants
Fuel dispensed with high concentrations of organo-chlorinated




13/04/2022Noli Mazza, for 39 years "voice" of the Confitarma, leaves the shipowning confederation
This association - he underlined - has now become my home, my family




13/04/2022Meyer and Fassmer bought Neptun Ship Design, Germany's largest ship design company
He was part of MV Werften, for which bankruptcy proceedings were initiated




13/04/2022Agreement between the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic and the Guardia di Finanza on the resources of the PNRR
Pallini: the goal - is to create the conditions so that the opportunity represented by the huge resources can unfold efficiently and promptly, in a framework of legality and security




13/04/2022The Genoese De Wave bought the Finnish FCR Finland
The company specializes in the construction and installation of elements and fittings of passenger ships




13/04/2022In the first three months of 2022 the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles has grown of +3.5%
In March they were enlivened 959 thousand teu (+0.1%)




13/04/2022In the first trimester of this year the port of Singapore has enlivened 9,1 million containers (- 2.5%)
Overall, freight traffic decreased by -3.6%




12/04/2022Delo proposes a solution to prevent sanctions from having a heavier impact on Russian foreign trade
It consists of transferring non-energy exports to Far East ports and transporting more coal and less restricted cargo to western ports




12/04/2022Fine over 3.7 million euros of antitrust to Caronte & Tourist
For the AGCM, the company abused its dominant position in the transport of passengers by car by charging too expensive prices




12/04/2022New Western Mediterranean Service - West Coast of Central and South America of Hapag-Lloyd
The first departures at the beginning of May




12/04/2022Exports of Ukrainian agricultural products depend on the unblocking of the ports of Odessa and Nikolaev
Even before the war, most of these volumes passed through the two airports




12/04/2022The number of acts of piracy against ships is stable
The area most at risk is the Singapore Strait. In recent days, an attack off the coast of Ghana has been foiled by the Italian Navy




12/04/2022Hyundai Glovis confirms its upcoming entry into the liquefied natural gas shipping market
15-year contract with Australian Company Woodside




11/04/2022Filt Cgil, withdraw all amendments to the Competition Bill, otherwise strike in the ports
Colombo: they represent a real and gratuitous threat to port workers




11/04/2022In 2021, 2,389 maritime accidents occurred in European Union waters
Seven ships sunk




11/04/2022New historical record of quarterly revenues of the Taiwanese Yang Ming and WHL
Figures up by +71.3% and +108.5% respectively on the same period of 2021




11/04/2022The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the International Port Community Systems Association
Summary: the PCS today is an indispensable competitive tool to meet the increasingly necessary needs of interoperability




11/04/2022New terminal in the port of Rotterdam for the import of green hydrogen
It will be produced by the Dutch Gasunie, HES International and Vopak




11/04/2022Two port workers who were dealing drugs in the port of La Spezia were arrested
Ordinance of obligation to stay against a third party




08/04/2022ILO and IMO call for urgent action to protect the thousand seafarers of one hundred ships stranded in Ukraine
Letter to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Committee of the Red Cross and Médecins Sans Frontières




08/04/2022Last February the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado have enlivened 5,2 million tons of goods (+16.6%)
Total volume down both on February 2020 (-3.1%) and on February 2019 (-1.7%)




08/04/2022Massolo appointed president of the Italian National Association of Maritime Trainers
The organization represents the national network of training centers in the maritime field




08/04/2022In February the traffic of the goods in the port of Ravenna has increased of +20.3%
Growth of +14.2% is expected in the first quarter of 2022




08/04/2022CMA CGM formalizes the acquisition of the logistics company GEFCO
The European Commission has provisionally authorized the operation




08/04/2022Evergreen celebrates new historical records of monthly and quarterly revenues
In the first three months of 2022 the turnover grew by +89.9%




08/04/2022In 2021 the sales of containers produced by COSCO Shipping Development increased by +89.9%
This commercial activity generated revenues of 31.3 billion yuan (+161.3%)




08/04/2022Maersk establishes the airline Maersk Air Cargo
Star Air's activities will converge




08/04/2022SAAM Towage buys Canadian ship trailer companies Stanrdard Towing and Davies Tugboat
They have three tugs used in ports of call on the west coast of Canada




07/04/2022Confitarma will present proposals for the development of cold ironing
Mattioli: the involvement of port users is essential to avoid rain interventions




07/04/2022The Sicilian Region has transferred the management of the ports of Gela and Licata to the AdSP of Western Sicily
Agreement signed this morning in Palermo




07/04/2022Fedespedi takes stock of the performance of the economy and transport
Published the latest issue of the quarterly economic information of the Study Center




07/04/2022The Port System Authorities of Puglia sign an agreement with Intesa Sanpaolo
In particular, financial support for small and medium-sized enterprises is envisaged




07/04/2022Frontline and Euronav announce a merger plan
The new company will have a fleet of 146 tankers




07/04/2022Agreement to create a logistics hub of the Italian agri-food sector
It was signed by Coldiretti, Consorzi Agrari d'Italia, Cai RE, Assologistica and Confetra




07/04/2022The US is wondering about its dependence on containers produced in China
Vekich (FMC): We need to incentivize a manufacturing base in the United States that is able to produce the essential equipment to meet the needs of our exporters




07/04/2022A new intermodal connection has been activated between the port of Trieste and the Interporto of Cervignano
Make two weekly rotations, with a forecast of doubling the frequency




06/04/2022In Porto Marghera the quay is ready to accommodate cruise ships that are forbidden to arrive at the maritime station of Venice
This year, 200 ports of call of cruise units are expected at the Venetian port, of which 32 at the new quay




06/04/2022The ESC again urges the EU Commission to rectify the distortion in the maritime container transport market
The Association of European Shippers points out that the position of the USA with regard to the problem is not at all that exposed by Margrethe Vestager




06/04/2022Port of Singapore, zero port fees for ecological port ships
The charge will be suspended for five years




06/04/2022In 2021 the Greek group Attica recorded a recovery of +19.8% of revenues
The year was closed with a net loss of -13.2 million euros




06/04/2022Hupac will increase the frequency of the Barcelona-Busto Arsizio rail link
Five rotations will be made per week




06/04/2022Order to the South Korean Daehan Shipbuilding for four container ships of 7,200 teu
The company entered the container carrier market at the end of 2021




06/04/2022The EU closes its ports to only a few Russian ships
To be excluded, in fact, are those (the majority) that transport agricultural and food products, humanitarian aid and energy products




05/04/2022The Ukrainian Seafarers' Union calls on shipowners not to embark Russian personnel
In the port of Mariupol a merchant ship was hit by a bullet and caught fire




05/04/2022Confitarma explains how to ensure the competitiveness of the Italian flag
Gavarone: the International Register is a necessary but no longer sufficient condition to ensure the competitiveness of our companies




05/04/2022The fund manager DIF buys 49% of the port division of the Spanish Boluda
The company operates eight container terminals in Spain and the Canary Islands




05/04/2022Contract in Vard (Fincantieri) for an innovative fishing vessel
The new unit will have a length of 84 meters




05/04/2022The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea has formalized the regulation for the reduction of anchorage fees for 2021
The measure regulates the methods of calculation to define the discount




05/04/2022Awarded the dredging works for the enlargement of the access channel to the port of Livorno
They will be carried out in 120 days




05/04/2022TX Logistik increases the frequency of the Leipzig-Verona intermodal connection
Make eight weekly rotations




05/04/2022TMEIC buys the port automation division of the Spanish Orbita
The company's clientele consists mainly of Iberian terminal operators




04/04/2022In 2021, Liebherr's revenues in the crane sector for the maritime sector fell by -6.9%
The German group closed the year with a net profit of 545 million euros




04/04/2022In the first quarter of 2022 the Suez Canal was crossed by 5,303 ships (+15.8%)
At the end of March 2021, traffic had been interrupted for six days due to the stranding of the "Ever Given"




04/04/2022In 2021 the traffic of the container in the German ports has increased of +5.9%
Decrease of -1.5% on 2019




04/04/2022Assarmatori has opened a representative office in Brussels
The shipowners' association intends to monitor the EU's strategic issues even more actively




04/04/2022On January 1, 2023, a new tariff system for transits in the Panama Canal will come into force
Simplification of the calculation of tolls is envisaged




04/04/2022Change at the top of APM Terminals
On the first of July, CEO Morten Engelstoft will step down from Keith Svendsen




01/04/2022PSA buys ceres Halifax from the port of Halifax
With the acquisition, the Singaporean company operates the two container terminals of the Canadian airport




01/04/2022CMA CMG is about to acquire Gefco
Russia's RZD would sell 75% of the capital




01/04/2022Evergreen declares general failure due to the stranding of the Ever Forward
So far, attempts to put it back in place since March 20 have been in vain




01/04/2022It cannot be us - the British ports stress - who ascertain compliance with the rules on the minimum wage for seafarers
Ballantyne (BPA): Ports are not the competent authorities to enforce the rules on employee salaries or working conditions in the maritime sector




01/04/2022Kombiverkehr will increase the frequency of services between Benelux-Germany and Italy
Inauguration of a new connection and increase in departures




01/04/2022COSCO Shipping Ports closed 2021 with record revenues
Recorded a net profit of 405,8 million dollars (+8.6%)




01/04/2022COSCO expects to close the first quarter of 2022 with record earnings
An EBIT of 39.3 billion yuan (+98%) and a profit for shareholders of 27.6 billion (+78.6%) are expected




01/04/2022Sardinian AdSP - Navy agreement to complete the process of reconversion of the historic port of Cagliari
The entire waterfront will be dedicated to recreational tourism functions, able to accommodate even maxi yachts




01/04/2022Agreement signed for the sale of Bolloré Africa Logistics to the MSC Group
The sale will take place for 5.7 billion euros




01/04/2022The transformation of 74 special members of the CULMV of Genoa into ordinary members has been approved
Green light from the Management Committee to the progressive early retirement of 89 members of the CULMV and the CULP of Savona
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The reform that was supposed to reduce the fragmentation of ports
Taranto
From the transition from 24 Port Authorities to 15 AdSPs to the entry of Gallipoli into the Taranto system: Italy continues to add ports
The port of Genoa closed the third quarter with growth, while freight traffic remained stable in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Port of Ravenna, September slows down
Ravenna
In the first nine months of 2026, freight traffic remained above last year's levels
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Ankara
Bulk carrier passages halved in the third quarter. The decline in the Dardanelles was more moderate (-12.8%), while container ships held steady.
In the third quarter, Eurokai terminals handled a record traffic of 3.9 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In the first nine months of 2026 the total was over 11.3 million TEUs (+8.7%)
Maritime ETS: Brussels says the system is working. Ports fear traffic flight.
Brussels
The Commission's latest report for 2025 reports a 4% drop in emissions and compliance above 99%. However, it provides no new data on the risk of tax evasion.
Yang Ming's revenues grew by 52.4% in the third quarter
Keelung
A continuation of favorable conditions for shipping is expected in the latter part of 2026
US-China trade easing also involves ports and shipyards
Beijing
Beijing extends suspension of port charges on US vessels and investigation into the impact of the US measures on its maritime industry
Alfa Laval Acquires Navtor for $700 Million
Lund/Egersund
The Norwegian company providing digital solutions for shipping will be integrated into the Ocean division of the Swedish group
Boluda Towage acquires Dutch towing company Muller Dordrecht
Dordrecht/Valencia
It has a fleet of 16 tugboats and eight barges
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Cairo
Growth of +86.8% in tonnage and +94.1% in transit rights
Rail, space, and the environment are among the priorities emerging from meetings on the new Port Planning Scheme for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado.
Genoa
The first phase of the AdSP's listening process has concluded with 65 hearings and over 120 stakeholders involved.
Fincantieri signs agreements with JA Solutions, Navantia, and Naval Group
Paris
Intensive collaboration with the Danish company in the field of advanced modular and containerized systems for reconfigurable naval units
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Copenhagen
In the third quarter, volumes fell by -0.8%, but tariffs and congestion raised Ocean's EBIT to 2.6 billion
From Egypt to Morocco, passing through Gioia Tauro: does the ETS shift containers to non-EU ports?
Brussels
A study promoted by Assarmatori sees signs of transfer already underway and calls for corrections
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen records a third quarter with record revenues which, however, grow less than costs
Lysaker
Slight decrease in the volumes of vehicles transported by the fleet
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
Tardino appointed President of the ESPO Committee for the Outermost Regions and Islands
Palermo
In Brussels, Raffaele Fitto will discuss the strategic issues of Italian ports.
Denmark's DFDS posts record quarterly revenue
Copenhagen
In the period July-September the group's ships transported 10.1 million linear metres of rolling stock and 2.1 million passengers (-3.6%)
In Montenegrin ports, cargo volumes are decreasing while passengers are increasing.
Podgorica
Traffic with Italy is declining
Ansis Zeltins has been re-elected president of the European Sea Ports Organisation.
Brussels
The Icelandic Ports Association has joined ESPO
This year Blu Navy recorded a growth of +12% in passengers transported
Portoferraio
Transported vehicles also increased (+11%)
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Uiltrasporti, the Democratic Party's commitment to amendments for port and maritime work is welcomed.
Rome
It is the only political force - the union underlines - that has responded to our requests for a meeting so far.
In the first nine months of 2026, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +1.7%
Rome
The Bank of Italy's economic update on Calabria's economy
FS Engineering and Sogesid have signed an agreement to develop infrastructure projects in Italy and abroad.
Rome
National focus on port infrastructure, logistics systems, and mobility-related infrastructure
The Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has suspended the increases in maritime training center fees.
Rome
CONFORMAR and ANIFORMAR's request for precautionary measures has been granted. The hearing on the merits is scheduled for March 16.
Global Ship Lease revenues up 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026.
Athens
New $1 billion credit line to finance 15 new container ships
The Papagno Course at Assagenti has trained over a thousand young maritime agents and brokers
Genoa
It has been provided nationally since 2017
AIRIDEA, a new Genoa-Marseille air link with the support of Genova Industrie Navali
Genoa
Service designed to facilitate work-related travel between the two cities
Fincantieri and Republikorp form joint venture to strengthen Indonesia's shipbuilding industry.
Paris
The Propeller Club Port of Sardinia was established today in Cagliari
Genoa
It is the 27th Club of the national association which includes over 1,600 members
India's Adani Ports acquires Dutch terminal operator Evos
Ahmedabad/Amsterdam
Transaction worth 2.56 billion euros
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
Hamburg
Interferry's board of directors has been renewed.
Victoria
Appointments at the association's 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
DIS reports earnings growth in the third quarter of 2026
Luxembourg
After the boom in the second quarter, profitability remains at high levels
Arsenio Dominguez will continue to lead the IMO until the end of 2031.
London
The Council has decided. The appointment must be ratified by the assembly.
DHL grows in the third quarter, with Express and Forwarding driving revenue and profits.
Bonn
Revenue of 22.7 billion euros (+12.6%) and EBIT of 1.7 billion (+16.2%)
The EU General Court has annulled the withdrawal of recognition from the Russian naval register
Luxembourg
The investment ban and transaction ban remain in force
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
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FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
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
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
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Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
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