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August 2022




31/08/2022Three dead in the port of Crotone for an explosion on a tugboat
A fourth person was admitted to the hospital




31/08/2022New container terminal of TIL (MSC) and Hutchison Ports in the port of Rotterdam
It will become operational in 2027 and will have a capacity of 6-7 million teu per year




31/08/2022ZIM agrees with Shell to supply LNG to ten new ships
The ten-year contract is worth over a billion dollars




31/08/2022CULP "Pippo Rebagliati", ok to the transformation of 18 temporary workers into special members
Contribution of 198 thousand euros to the CULMV "Paride Batini" for the training activities carried out in the first quarter




31/08/2022Prevention measures are essential to combat the danger of fires in the maritime transport of lithium batteries
All actors in the supply chain must contribute to risk mitigation




31/08/2022Minister Patuanelli signed a 150 million euro decree for the development of agri-food logistics in ports
It is funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan




31/08/2022Maersk completes the acquisition of LF Logistics in Hong Kong
With the transaction, the Danish group's warehouse portfolio rises to 549 facilities




30/08/2022COSCO's quarterly accounts benefit mainly from the results in the trans-Pacific market
The volumes of cargo carried by the fleet continue to decrease. The results of COSCO Shipping Development decreased




30/08/2022Record half-year revenues for COSCO Shipping Ports
In the first six months of 2022 they amounted to 704.6 million dollars (+24.7%)




30/08/2022On September 7 in Bologna there will be a workshop on the competitiveness of the port of Ravenna
It will take place at BolognaFiere as part of the FARETE event




30/08/2022After the fire, the Stena Scandica ferry arrived today in Nynäshamn
For precautionary reasons, the company had started the evacuation of passengers




30/08/2022Istat, in the second quarter of 2022 the turnover of transport and logistics services grew
Cyclical increases of +6.0% and trend of +27.7%




30/08/2022Mors your life mea
The president of Federagenti highlights that the drought affecting the Rhine and northern European logistics can turn into an opportunity for Italian ports




30/08/2022At the PSA Genova Pra' container terminal, the VGM weighing service for containers has been activated
It is built in an area of about 500 square meters accessible via a dedicated lane




30/08/2022The Chinese terminalista group CMPort records record half-year revenues
In the first six months of this year the turnover grew by +14.9%




29/08/2022Fire on board the Stena Scandica ferry sailing between Sweden and Latvia
The accident did not cause injuries among the passengers and crew




29/08/2022China's CIMC is experiencing a sharp contraction in container sales
In the second quarter of 2022 the reduction was -51.9%




29/08/2022APM Terminals sells its stake in Russia's Global Ports to Delo
A joint venture may be reconstituted in the future




29/08/2022In July the traffic of the container in the port of Algeciras has dropped of the -2.1%
In the first seven months of this year have been enlivened 2,75 million teu (- 0.1%)




29/08/2022Transport on the maritime grain corridor is increasing, but the largest volume of Ukrainian cereals is exported across the Danube
The liberation of snake island has unlocked the waterway




29/08/2022The Maersk Group signs an agreement with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority
The aim is to develop Malaysia's role as ASEAN's primary logistics hub




29/08/2022Reykjavik was named the first of NCL's six "Prima" class cruise ships
It was built by Fincantieri




26/08/2022The president of the port of Livorno meets the unions with the aim of avoiding the strike
Guerrieri schedules meetings to identify the best solutions to the problems raised by workers




26/08/2022Call for five mooring places in the port of Genoa
It was published in the "Official Journal"




26/08/2022Essar sells port infrastructure in India to Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel
Transaction worth $2.4 billion




26/08/2022In Germany, an agreement was reached on wage increases for port workers
Satisfaction of the union ver.di. Less satisfactory outcome for ZDS




26/08/2022Maersk Container Industry will not become the property of China's CIMC
The U.S. Department of Justice rejects the settlement




25/08/2022Storylines entrusts Brodosplit with the construction of its cruise ship for residential use
It will be delivered in 2025




25/08/2022In July the traffic of the goods in the port of Genoa has increased of +1.5% and in the port of Savona-Vado has dropped of the -0.7%
The volumes handled by the airport of the regional capital are still lower than those pre-pandemic




25/08/2022Sinotrans recorded a sharp reduction in quarterly revenues generated by maritime shipments
The Chinese logistics company closed the first half of 2022 with a net profit of 2.45 billion yuan (+8.6%)




25/08/2022Saturday saw the launch of a new 5,200-passenger cruise ship from P&O Cruises
It has a gross tonnage of 180,000 GRT




25/08/2022In the second trimester of this year the traffic of the goods in the port of Trieste has grown of +7.8%
Sharp increase in miscellaneous goods and solid bulk. Stable liquid loads




25/08/2022HICO Investment Group acquires Bengal Tiger Line and acquires control of Caribbean Feeder Service
The two shipping companies operate feeder services in South Asia/Middle East and the Caribbean




24/08/2022In the second quarter, Eimskip posted record financial results
Revenues increased by +34.1%




24/08/2022Hupac will increase the frequency of intermodal services between Germany and Italy
Increase in rotations of the Duisburg-Pordenone and Ludwigshafen-Novara connections




24/08/2022Chinese container manufacturer Singamas recorded a sharp contraction in its economic results
Demand attenuation




23/08/2022The growth of world trade is slowing down
The exception is containerized maritime transport




23/08/2022The Côte d'Ivoire Terminal will become fully operational on the first of November
It will have an annual traffic capacity of 1.5 million teu




23/08/2022In July, the negative trend of container traffic in the port of Valencia continued
In the first seven months of this year have been enlivened a total pairs to over three million teu (- 6.9%)




23/08/2022In the second quarter, the trade growth of the G20 nations has been significantly attenuated
Trade in services also slowed down




23/08/2022Sea trials of the new MSC Seascape cruise ship have been completed
The baptism is scheduled for December 7 in New York




23/08/2022From Cassa Depositi e Prestiti 31.5 million to improve the accessibility of the ports of Genoa and Savona
The funds will be used for dredging and infrastructure development




23/08/2022Cross-border cooperation of German and Finnish trade unions to safeguard the interests of the workers of the Meyer Werft group
Among the proposals, the exchange of employees between the company's production sites in Germany and Finland




22/08/2022From the first of January, the area at risk of piracy in the Indian Ocean will be abolished
Since 2018, there have been no pirate attacks on merchant ships off the coast of Somalia




22/08/2022So far, 700,000 tons of Ukrainian agricultural products have been exported through the grain corridor
Another 18 ships are waiting to set sail




22/08/2022APM Terminals will build a new container terminal in the Brazilian port of Suape
It will become fully operational by the end of 2025




19/08/2022DP World reported record half-year revenues
In the first six months of 2022 the turnover grew by +60.4%




19/08/2022Rhenus Warehousing Solutions buys the Danish DKI Logistics
The company has 350 employees and over 280 thousand square meters of warehouses




19/08/2022In the second trimester the cruise traffic in the terminals of Global Ports Holding has grown of +2,658%
Revenues up by +165%




19/08/2022Uljanik sells its share in 3. Maj
It is equal to 88.27% of the capital




19/08/2022New record quarterly income statement for OOCL
In the first six months of 2022 revenues increased by +106.8%




18/08/2022In the first semester of this year the traffic of the goods in the port of Palermo has increased of +3.8%
Growth generated by the higher volumes of cargoes at disembarkation




18/08/2022MPC Container Ships again recorded record quarterly revenues
Baack: We expect timed rental rates to continue to be substantial in the coming quarters




18/08/2022Yang Ming buys 18,600 new containers
They were ordered to the Chinese DFIC




18/08/2022Global Ports Holding will operate cruise operations in the Puerto Rican port of San Juan
Planned investments of over 400 million dollars




18/08/2022The Port of Los Angeles set a new record for container traffic handled in July
In the first seven months of this year the total has been of 6,35 million teu (+0.5%)




17/08/2022Wallenius Wilhelmsen closed the second quarter with a net profit of 126 million dollars (+641.2%)
Revenues grew by +21.7%




17/08/2022Quarterly decrease in traffic of goods handled by the German ports of Bremen and Hamburg
In the period April-June recorded declines of -11.5% and -2.6% respectively




17/08/2022ZIM is the first containerized shipping carrier to record a possible reversal of the market trend
In the period April-June the volumes of cargoes transported by the fleet have decreased of -6.1%




17/08/2022Last month, freight traffic in Chinese ports resumed a positive trend
The international goods enlivened by the sea ports of call have increased of +1.7%




16/08/2022DFDS records record quarterly economic results
In the period April-June revenues increased by +67.2%




16/08/2022GEODIS will buy the US-based Need It Now Delivers
The American company has about two thousand employees




16/08/2022In the second trimester the traffic of the goods in the port of Koper has grown of +8.5%
In the first half of 2022 the increase was +10.8%




16/08/2022In July, goods in Russian ports returned to growth
In the first seven months of 2022 were enlivened 482.0 million tons (- 0.2%)




16/08/2022Freight traffic in the port of Singapore remained stable in July
In the first seven months of 2022 the airport has enlivened 339,1 million tons (- 3.7%)




16/08/2022Last month the traffic of the container in the port of Hong Kong fell of the -8.0%
In the first seven months of 2022 the reduction was -4.3%




12/08/2022New multimodal service of Metrocargo Italia for the transport of beets
Realized on behalf of COPROB-Italia Zuccheri and in collaboration with Medlog Transport & Logistics, Rail Hub Europe and Interporto Padova




12/08/2022Last month the traffic of the goods in the port of Barcelona has grown of +10.4%
Record volume in the first seven months of 2022




11/08/2022In Spain, preparations are being made for the next ban on truck drivers from loading and unloading
Failure to comply with the provision will be sanctioned with fines of up to 4,600 euros




11/08/2022In order to ensure traffic to Italy, German hauliers are asking Tyrol to suspend the restrictions imposed on trucks
From 19 to 29 August, the Brenner-Wörgl rolling motorway service will be suspended




11/08/2022Yang Ming again posted record quarterly revenues
Net profit for the period April-June increased by +60.7%




11/08/2022Freight traffic in the ports of Croatia and Montenegro increased in the second quarter
Recorded increases of +14.5% and +40.9% respectively




11/08/2022MSC Cruises ships are ISO 21070:2017 certified for the protection of the marine environment
All future units of the fleet will also receive recognition




11/08/2022Hapag-Lloyd again records record values of the items in the quarterly income statement and freight
Stable volumes of goods in containers transported by the company's ships




10/08/2022UPS has signed an agreement to acquire the Italian Bomi Group
The company specializes in healthcare logistics




10/08/2022Anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Aden
Simulated attack on the "Jolly Crystal" con-ro




10/08/2022Still record quarterly revenues for HMM
Exceptional increase in economic performance




10/08/2022The port of Long Beach has set its own new container traffic record for the month of July
In the first seven months of 2022 enlivened 5,79 million teu (+4.6%)




10/08/2022In the second quarter the revenues of Seaspan Corporation grew by +7.9%
The parent company Atlas closed the period with a net profit of 140.0 million (+112.1%)




10/08/2022The German terminal operator HHLA records record quarterly revenues
In the period April-June the quota volumes enlivened by the port terminals of the group have decreased of -3.8%




09/08/2022Brussels launches consultation on the effectiveness of the antitrust exemption for containerized shipping
The EU Commission has also sent questionnaires to stakeholders on the impact of consortia of liner shipping companies on their activities from 2020 to the present




09/08/2022Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports an improvement in economic results
The April-June period was closed with a net loss of -509.3 million dollars




09/08/2022Three bids for the privatization of the port of Igoumenitsa
They were presented by the Greek Attica and Aktor Concessions, the Italian group Grimaldi and the Port Authority of Thessaloniki




09/08/2022In July, Yang Ming's revenues increased by +24.8%
Reached the highest figure ever recorded this month




08/08/2022On Saturday, a new historical record of daily ship traffic in the Suez Canal was set
The average number of daily transits has risen from 48 ships before the doubling of the canal project to the current 62 ships




08/08/2022Yilport orders 27 port vehicles from Kalmar
Two reach stackers are destined for the Taranto container terminal




08/08/2022In the second trimester the traffic of the goods in the port of Genoa has increased of +3.4% and in that of Savona-Vado of +14.3%
Respectively handled 13.4 million and 4.2 million tons of cargo




08/08/2022In the first seven months of this year the traffic of the container in the port of Gioia Tauro has increased of +15.4%
The movement of cars grew by +147.7%




08/08/2022Published the project financing proposal for the relaunch of the historic port of Cagliari
Deiana: will allow the landing of mega yachts directly in the heart of the city




08/08/2022In the second quarter the net profit of Wan Hai Lines grew by +58.8%
Record half-year performance




08/08/2022New monthly revenue records for Evergreen
Last month the turnover increased by +36.9%




08/08/2022Maffei: The FMC will do everything in its power to force maritime carriers to recover empty containers left on the docks
For the president of the US federal agency, it should be shippers and hauliers who should be compensated for prolonged container stops rather than the other way around




05/08/2022In the second trimester the traffic of the goods in the Tunisian ports has fallen of the -6,0%
In the first half of 2022 the decrease was -2.8%




05/08/2022Evergreen recorded record quarterly and half-yearly economic performance
In the period April-June revenues increased by +75.1%




05/08/2022In the second trimester the traffic of the goods in the port of Ravenna has increased of +1.9%
Historical record in the first half of 2022




05/08/2022Decisive increase in rail traffic serving the port of Livorno
In the first six months of 2022 there were 1,368 trains (+56.2%)




05/08/2022Three other ships loaded with corn left Ukraine
The intention of the Ukrainian authorities is to also allow the arrival of ships in domestic ports




05/08/2022DHL reports record quarterly revenues
Decline in air shipments. Maritime ones are on the rise




05/08/2022Viking Line sells the Amorella cruise ferry to Corsica Ferries
Built in 1988, the ship was sold for 19.1 million euros




05/08/2022Published the call for the execution of extraordinary maintenance work in the port of Augsburg
The work will have an amount of 25.1 million euros




05/08/2022Maersk buys compatriot Martin Bencher Group
A division dedicated to project logistics will be established




05/08/2022The cargo airline Atlas Air will be acquired by a group of investors
Transaction worth approximately $5.2 billion




05/08/2022Atlas Corp. (Seaspan and APR Energy) received a takeover proposal
It was advanced by a consortium formed by ONE and Atlas' largest shareholders




04/08/2022Alfa Laval buys the Danish BunkerMetric
The company develops software for the optimization of fuel consumption and bunkering activities in the naval field




04/08/2022Global Ship Lease raises its quarterly revenue record again
The period April-June was closed with a net profit at 56.9 million dollars (+77.4%)




04/08/2022Agreement for the construction of the third route connecting the port areas of the island of Augsburg and the mainland
The construction of a third bridge will cost about 21 million euros




04/08/2022In the second trimester the port terminals of ICTSI have enlivened 2,9 million container (+6.1%)
In the first semester of this year the traffic has increased of +5.4%




04/08/2022Hupac recorded moderate traffic growth
Concern about the difficulties caused by the work on the railway lines




04/08/2022The Port of New York will impose a tax for the over-parking of empty containers on the docks
It will be applied from the first of September




04/08/2022In the second trimester the traffic of the goods in the port of La Spezia has grown of +1.1%
Decline in containers. Sharp increase in bulk. Positive data from the port of Carrara




03/08/2022Rete Ferroviaria Italiana has acquired from the Calabria Region the railway assets of the port of Gioia Tauro
RFI will be able to proceed with the implementation of the intervention plan envisaged for the stations of San Ferdinando and Rosarno and for the railway section connecting with the port




03/08/2022Agreement between the European Shippers' Council and the Digital Container Shipping Association
The aim is to cooperate in the development of standards for the digitization of containerized shipping




03/08/2022After six quarters of recovery, the performance of European combined transport deteriorated in the period April-June this year
Schultze (UIRR): Without effective intervention, the current dysfunctions in rail transport will continue for several years




03/08/2022In the second trimester the traffic of the goods in the port of Taranto has increased of +3.8% thanks to the growth of the dry bulk
Container traffic amounted to only 2,899 teu




03/08/2022Presented the new waterfront of Trapani, a project that includes the construction of a new port terminal for passengers
On August 11, the deadline for participating in the call for tenders for dredging interventions in the port worth over 60.5 million euros will expire




03/08/2022The increase in the price of energy products weighs on the activity of Swiss ports on the Rhine
In the first half of 2022, imports of liquid fuels decreased by more than -43%




03/08/2022In July, the historical record of ship traffic in the Suez Canal was recorded
In the first seven months of 2022 traffic grew by +15.5%




03/08/2022New quarter with record financial results for the Maersk Group
In the period April-June the volumes of cargoes transported by the container fleet have decreased by -7.4%




02/08/2022Fincantieri launches the cruise ship Norwegian Viva in Marghera
It is the second of six units of the new "Prima" class for Norwegian Cruise Line




02/08/2022Seventh consecutive quarter of record financial performance for Textainer
In the period April-June revenues increased by +8.4%




02/08/2022Port of Ancona, in the quarter June-August is expected a recovery of + 38% of passenger traffic
In the ferry segment a growth of +37% is expected and in the cruise segment of +56%




02/08/2022In the second trimester the traffic of the goods in the port of Livorno has increased of +1.2%
The port of Piombino recorded a growth of +19.6%




02/08/2022Agreement between the ports of Rotterdam and Singapore to establish a green and digital maritime corridor between the two ports
The first sustainable ships are expected to be put on the route by 2027




02/08/2022In the quarter April-June the traffic of the goods in the port of Venice has grown of +6.5%
There were 74 thousand cruise passengers compared to 556 thousand in the corresponding period of 2019




02/08/2022The Court of Auditors has approved the 2020 management report of the Western Ligurian AdSP
The institution has received significant extraordinary funding for the implementation of infrastructural interventions




02/08/2022Maersk expects better quarterly results than previously optimistic estimates
Increase of +52% in turnover in the period April-June of this year




02/08/2022The strong increase in revenues of container ship charterer Danaos Corporation continues
In the period April-June they amounted to the record value of 250,9 million dollars (+71.4%)




01/08/2022In the first half of this year the Panama Canal was crossed by a record number of ships
In the second trimester alone, ship traffic increased by +8.4%




01/08/2022ONE celebrates its eighth consecutive quarter of record financial performance
In the April-June period, revenues increased by 56.1% percent




01/08/2022In the first half of this year the ports of Taiwan handled 7.52 million containers (-2.5%)
In the second quarter, a decline of -2.7% percent was recorded




01/08/2022Intercargo calls for the creation of a secure maritime corridor for cereal exports from Ukraine
According to the association, ships should be accompanied by a naval escort




01/08/2022Uiltrasporti, reduce the fee for railway infrastructure to support rail freight transport
It is necessary, the union explains, to cope with the extraordinary increase in the cost of energy




01/08/2022In the first half of this year, Yilport handled record container traffic
The total was equal to 3,41 million teu (+36%)




01/08/2022In the second trimester of this year the maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -15%
Tomorrow the transit of the bulkcarrier "Razoni" is expected, the first ship has restored grain exports from Ukraine by sea




01/08/2022In the first half of the year, the revenues of the logistics group French GEODIS increased by +34%
Operating profit up by +53%
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.
La Spezia
The decree assigning the negotiated procedure for the stipulation of the framework agreement was signed today.
Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.
Singapore
Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day
Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it
Victoria
The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%
Paris
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.
BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing
Copenhagen/London
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%
Genoa
The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.
After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz
Naples
Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz
Islamabad/Tehran
Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters
Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.
Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.
Naples
Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.
Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company
Rome
DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi
Charlotte/Los Angeles
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.
Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.
Rome
Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.
US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network
Wellesley/New York/Montreal
It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA
Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports
Constance
FEPORT urges it
The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.
Measured
Project for a new bulk terminal
Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
London
Call for an immediate cessation of attacks
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.
Long Beach
The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026
The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.
Bern
From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out
So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago
Paris
AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Istanbul
The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers
Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.
Taipei
At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs
US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman
Tampa
The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.
ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform
Brussels
The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.
US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello
Tampa/New Delhi/London
Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization
Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region
Southampton/Muscat
One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.
Civitavecchia
Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%
A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
Exchange of gunfire with the security team on board the ship
Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route
Copenhagen
Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs
ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy
Brussels
The central role of port facilities confirmed
CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.
London
Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).
Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.
Ismailia
They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster
Luxembourg
However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives
ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports
Brussels
Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances
Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.
Luxembourg
What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints
Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea
Sana'a
A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Geneva
This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
Genoa
Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.
The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.
Rome
Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.
US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger
Milan/Dallas/Austin
Artificial intelligence plays a leading role
Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026
Brussels
UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz
Rotterdam/Aracruz
The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame
Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.
Rome
Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art
WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels
Edinburgh
According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market
French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America
Nantes
The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment
EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force
Brussels
The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023
The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.
Geneva/Rome
All crew members were unharmed.
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%
Bremen
Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)
MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)
Odessa
It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.
The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.
London
Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.
Naples
Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.
Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.
Brussels
Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic
With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.
Tarragona
Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.
In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record
Alexandria, Egypt
Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024
The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.
Rome
Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector
A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.
Brussels
Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.
Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.
Genoa
Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.
ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.
Brussels
The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.
New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag
Bern
A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad
Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.
Shanghai
The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.
In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%
Paris
Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med
Tangier
In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Beijing
Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).
Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions
Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship
Naples
Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
Marseille
Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping
The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC
New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted
London
It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years
UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025
Brussels
The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.
Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.
Trieste/Pouancé
Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units
After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss
Haifa
In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)
The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.
Washington
The arrest of the marketing director of Singamas in France on April 14 was made public.
EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States
Strasbourg/Brussels
An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced
FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.
Bern
A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected
IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025
London
The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).
Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.
Paris/Frankfurt/Havana
Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions
International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.
Klaipeda
It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.
Bologna/Bentivoglio
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport
Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.
Milan/Trieste
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology
In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment
Rome
Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.
RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment
Genoa
Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability
Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)
Piraeus
Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only
The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.
Genoa
Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president
Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.
Rome
Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels
Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos
Marseille
The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders
Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard
San Vendemiano
One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division
Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.
Rome
He led the port authority for over eight years
ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.
Singapore
In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona
The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.
Suape
It will become operational in the second half of this year
Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong
Singapore/Hong Kong
Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel
Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers
Milan
Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.
Savona
The certificate must be renewed every five years.
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.
Hamburg/Monfalcone
With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%
Palermo
Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.
The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.
Barcelona
Set a series of conditions
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel
Trieste
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.
Miami
Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers
Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector
London
Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)
Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform
Rome
At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.
Venice
The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee
The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators
Genoa
The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%
London
More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads
Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association
Istanbul
Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president
At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.
Genoa
The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater
In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +2.5% is expected in May
Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027
Nanjing
Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta
Bucharest
The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.
HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.
Athens
It was released from the Korean Naval Register
Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships
Athens
They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.
WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense
Trieste
Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored
Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector
Procida
Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis
Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival
Genoa
Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory
Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies
Athens
Option for four additional units
Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH
Genoa
A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot
Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company
Geneva
Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy
Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement
Athens
The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels
AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura
Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi
The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.
Livorno
Unanimous approval from the Management Committee
Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM
Haifa
He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.
Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.
Genoa
The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028
The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.
The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028
Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.
Ancona
Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization
Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated
Livorno
Investment exceeding 23 million euros
The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.
Civitavecchia
New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist
Verona
Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock
Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry
Naples
Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship
Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.
Civitavecchia
The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines
In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.
Oslo
Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.
Olbia
Green light from the Management Committee
The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.
Saint Anthony
The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.
In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)
Genoa
Net profit up 30%
The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.
Marina di Carrara
Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.
Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.
Venice
This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice
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
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist
Tallinn
Contract worth 49.93 million euros
In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)
Madrid
Cruise passengers down by -18.4%
Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April
Valencia
In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again
Athens
Net profit down 24.0%
International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting
Cagliari
Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco
The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance
BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.
Milan/Naples
Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"
ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain
Al Muharraq/Alang
First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation
SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard
Santiago
They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.
Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong
In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.
Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.
Rome
In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km
Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt
Ismailia
Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.
Barcelona/Algeciras
Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.
The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.
Islamabad
The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC
In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues
Madrid
Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)
Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.
Hoofddorp
In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.
Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year
Wiesbaden
With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.
Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.
Rome
Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.
After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown
Madrid
This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.
AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics
Colony
The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.
The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association
Genoa/Rome
Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value
$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire
Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi
Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC
Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships
Taipei
They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International
Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months
Busan
The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.
In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%
Ljubljana
In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)
The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.
Verona
Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk
Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund
Genoa
Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business
Monk
The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera
Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport
Nola/Milan
Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies
Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports
Podgorica
The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.
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