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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 amounted to 3.41 million TEUs (+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
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
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
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
››› File
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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