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September 2022




30/09/2022In Naples the Forum of the Functions of the Mediterranean Coast Guard
Among the objectives of the initiative, to strengthen cooperation between all international agencies operating in the Mediterranean Sea




30/09/2022A delegation from the Swiss Groupement Fer visited the port of Genoa
Since 2018, PSA Italy's Southern Express rail service between Genoa and Basel has transported over 23,000 containers




30/09/2022The growth trend of the results of the Carnival cruise group continues
Weinstein: With bookings we are now well ahead of the relevant levels of 2019




30/09/2022Grimaldi: In the last 12 months we have recorded the best performance ever
The Neapolitan shipowning and logistics group has acquired 90% of the Sicilian Brucato De.T.A




30/09/2022New mobile port crane for the Terminal of the Gulf of La Spezia
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2023




30/09/2022Inaugurated the new plant for green coffee of Pacorini Silocaf in the back port area of Vado Ligure
With a storage capacity of 27,000 tons, it is the largest in the world for this type of goods




30/09/2022The sharp increase in costs led to a sharp deterioration in Anek's half-year financial results
The Greek company has announced that expenses have grown due to the increase in fuel prices




29/09/2022European maritime-port associations are calling for the revenues generated by the inclusion of shipping in the EU ETS to be allocated to the sector
Joint letter from ECSA, Advanced Biofuels Coalition, CLECAT, CLIA, ENMC, eFuel Alliance, ESC, ESPO, EWABA, FEPORT and SEA Europe




29/09/2022Assarmatori asks the next government to protect island connections and motorways of the Sea in the EU and IMO
Extend the exemption from the ETS to these services and change the definition metric of the Carbon Intensity Indicator




29/09/2022The future of eu decarbonisation lies in short-haul shipping
Highlighted the need to allocate funds from the Recovery Plan to incentivize one of the most efficient transport systems




29/09/2022Federmar C.I.S.A.L., checks on the use on ferries of personnel without a navigation booklet
Requests for information to the General Command of the Port Authorities




29/09/2022In the second trimester the traffic of the container in the port terminals of Contship Italy has decreased of the -4,5%
Overall, the terminals of the parent company Eurokai have enlivened three million teu (- 4.0%)




29/09/2022RINA aims to increase its presence in the superyacht segment with MAXIMA
Defined a new range of services dedicated to the sector




29/09/2022Fratelli Cosulich has acquired 51% of Turkey's Mesco International Forwarding
The Izmir-based company has become the 112th company of the Italian group




29/09/2022The first Sustainability Report of the AdSP of the Strait has been approved
It defines the ways in which the body deals with managing and mitigating the risks determined by the port activity on the external context




28/09/2022Fincantieri has delivered the second of two expedition cruise ships for Viking
The units are Polar Class 6 certified




28/09/2022SBB adopts a plan to increase the volume of goods transported by rail in Switzerland by +60% by 2050
Investments of 1.5 billion Swiss francs are planned by 2040




28/09/2022The AdSP of the Northern Adriatic Sea has joined the Venice Foundation World Capital of Sustainability
Di Blasio: participation in the Foundation allows us to further enhance sustainability




28/09/2022Port of La Spezia, the second phase of the tender for the new cruise pier in Calata Paita has begun
The technical and economic offer must be submitted by 7 November




28/09/2022In August, freight traffic in Chinese ports fell again
Significant reduction (-6.0%) in foreign trade handled by seaports




28/09/2022The 2021 sustainability report of the AdSP of Sardinia has been approved
Ok to the plan for vocational training aimed at the retraining of the staff of port companies




27/09/2022Rosetti Marino will build a platform for an offshore gas field in Argentina
Contracted by TotalEnergies, WintershallDea and Pan American Sur




27/09/2022New intermodal service of Arcese between central-southern Italy and the main industrial centers in Poland and the Czech Republic
From next month the frequency will be three weekly departures




27/09/2022MAN Energy Solutions - ABB agreement for the decarbonization of shipping
An electric dual-fuel propulsion system will be built to optimize performance




27/09/2022Germany's BGL and BDO propose three actions to solve the dramatic shortage of truck and coach drivers in Germany
Engelhardt: The profession must once again be attractive to both young and old, as well as to the local population as well as immigrants




27/09/2022Proceedings for the merger by incorporation of Anek into Attica Holdings have begun
The operation will be completed on December 31st




27/09/2022From the first of October the practices of exceptional transport in the port of La Spezia will be digitized
The new "TEOnline" system will be used




26/09/2022MSC decides to make its debut in the air cargo sector with its own company MSC Air Cargo
It will have a fleet of four Boeing 777-200F aircraft and will be led by Jannie Davel




26/09/2022Poseidon raises the economic value of the proposal to acquire Atlas (Seaspan Corporation and APR Energy)
Sokol: it is the best and final offer




26/09/2022Follow up the agreement for the permanent employment of the workers employed in the port of Genoa
Felsa Cisl, Nidil Cgil Genova and Uiltemp Liguria ask for it




26/09/2022The significant increase in costs will result in the decided semi-annual increase in revenues recorded by the Attica group
The first six months of this year have been closed with a net loss of -30.5 million euros




26/09/2022In 2024, a first innovative electrically powered hydrofoil will enter the Condor Ferries fleet
It will have a range of 115 nautical miles at a speed of 25 knots




23/09/2022Strike in the port of Livorno, Uniport urges the unions to resume dialogue
Attributing indiscriminate responsibility to entire categories for behaviors that instead concern few entrepreneurial realities - underlines the representation of entrepreneurs - does not correspond to the real situation




23/09/2022The role of the maritime agent is also strategic in the nautical sector
Pessina: it is a booming sector that needs specific professionalism




23/09/2022FedEx announces a significant increase in shipping rates
In the June-August quarter, demand and revenues eased further




23/09/2022Minister Orlando signed the decree for funds to the heirs of port workers victims of asbestos
The spending limit is ten million euros for each of the years 2021 and 2022




22/09/2022Examine the three bids for the acquisition of 67% of the Port Authority of Igoumenitsa
The procedure for improving the proposals from a financial point of view has been initiated




22/09/2022Giovannini: a Ministry of the Sea is useless
The economy of the sea - highlighted the minister - must be combined with the land economy




22/09/2022In August the port of Algeciras has enlivened 417 thousand containers (- 0.6%)
In the first eight months of this year the containerized traffic has been pairs to 3,2 million teu (- 0.2%)




22/09/2022CMA CGM has ordered seven biogas-powered container ships
They will be used in services for the French Antilles




22/09/2022Increase in the frequency of the Intermodal connection Novara-Pomezia of Hupac
Weekly rotations will rise from two to three




22/09/2022In Brazil, the port systems of Rio de Janeiro and Parà will be privatized
They will be included in the National Privatization Program




21/09/2022The European technology and shipbuilding industry is calling for the inclusion in the EU ETS of all ships of at least 400 GRT
The inclusion of smaller ships will benefit both human health and the European shipping industry




21/09/2022ABB expands its presence in the railway sector with the acquisition of the PowerTech Converter
The German company provides auxiliary power converters and after-sales services




21/09/2022Assarmatori, well the decree that details the methods to take advantage of the funds for the renewal of the fleets
Messina: this is a measure that the Italian armament has been waiting for twenty years




21/09/2022International Register, Confitarma applauds italy's transposition of European flag standards
The new standard - underlines the Confederation - promotes employment and business consolidation




21/09/2022Paolo Ferrandino is the new secretary general of FISE Uniport
The appointment was approved by the board of directors of the association




21/09/2022Merger by incorporation of Anek Lines into Attica Holdings agreed
The full repayment of Anek's creditors is envisaged




21/09/2022Controversy over COSCO's entry into the German port market delayed the acquisition of 35% of CTT
The expiry of the agreement with HHLA has been extended to 31 December 2022




20/09/2022ALIS, the strike at the port of Livorno is counterproductive for the entire country
Di Caterina: the economic and social phase is already deeply complex and delicate for companies, families and citizens




20/09/2022Filt, Fit and Uilt, in Livorno the port workers are the victims of the Port System that has in the entrepreneurs the only responsible
The productivity of the port of Livorno - emphasize the unions - is in line with all European ports




20/09/2022Alstom will supply Polo Mercitalia with another 20 Traxx electric locomotives
They will be added to the 40 already delivered




20/09/2022Giovannini: the approval of the regulation on concessions is imminent
Visit to the headquarters of the Association of Italian Ports




20/09/2022The SBB Cargo and Swiss Post groups are experimenting with a prototype rail service
The goal is to speed up logistics processes and transport more goods by rail




20/09/2022CLdN buys the shipping company Seatruck Ferries
It will be sold by the Danish group Clipper




20/09/2022Gruber Logistics buys the German Universal Transport
The group now has around 2,200 employees and a turnover of 650 million euros




20/09/2022In August the traffic of the goods in the port of Valencia is decreased of the -8.9%
The containers have been pairs to 459 thousand teu (- 1.5%)




20/09/2022CEVA (CMA CGM Group) enters into an agreement with HMM to secure additional containerized maritime transport capacity
The agreement in force until 2025




20/09/2022Port of Livorno, the AdSP considers incomprehensible the refusal of the unions to evaluate the suspension of the strike
Warriors: at this point the conclusion of the dispute becomes much more difficult and can lead to chaos




20/09/2022DP World announces the favorable outcome of the latest ruling on the management of the container terminal in Djibouti
The Hong Kong Court of Appeal rejected China's request to file a second appeal




20/09/2022In 2021, the positive trend of the marine insurance market continued, but the scenario is changing
Seltmann (IUMI): Marine insurers are dealing with extremely complex issues




19/09/2022Maersk, investments amounting to 15 billion dollars to produce green naval fuels in Egypt
Skou met with President El-Sisi




19/09/2022Federlogistica calls for a direction of maritime policies able to deal with emergencies
Blackbird: create a special reactive and professional structure on the model of civil protection




19/09/2022Last month the traffic of the goods in the port of Barcelona has grown of +2.7%
Handled 331 thousand containers (+5.3%)




19/09/2022Suez Canal, planned a substantial increase in transit rights
From January it will be +15% for all types of ships with the exception of bulk carriers and cruise ships for which the increase will be +10%




16/09/2022Conference "Ship repairs on the rise: investments for the future of Genoa"
It will be held on September 23 in the Ligurian capital




16/09/2022Assarmatori, well the draft of the Decree Aid ter with the extension of the International Register
Messina: it would allow the consolidation and probably the strengthening of this important sector of the Italian economy




16/09/2022In the third quarter, the connections of Italian ports with the worldwide network of containerized maritime transport decreased
The port of call with the best connections is always Gioia Tauro




16/09/2022To meet the climate targets for road transport, the EU should impose a stop to the sale of polluting trucks by 2035
This is highlighted by a study by Transport & Environment




16/09/2022Another first quarter of declining goods in Greek ports
In the first three months of 2022 enlivened 31.53 million tons of cargo (- 8.6%)




16/09/2022In August the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles has dropped of the -15%
Reduced by almost 90% the number of ships waiting to enter port compared to the beginning of this year




16/09/2022Yusen Logistics opens a logistics centre near Stuttgart
It is the fourth in southern Germany




16/09/2022Last month the traffic of goods in Russian ports increased by +2%
Growth in imports and cabotage traffic




16/09/2022Container traffic in the port of Long Beach was stable in August
Historical record of the loads handled in the first eight months of the year




15/09/2022ERFA, the increase in energy prices not only undermines the competitiveness of rail cargo transport, but also puts the survival of SMEs in the sector at risk
The association calls for a cap on energy prices for rail freight transport and calls for the recognition of the sector as a strategic service




15/09/2022Global Shippers' Forum, the containerized shipping market has changed direction
New exhortation to the antitrust authorities to pay attention to the sector, now that - according to the association - shipping companies could take advantage more than ever of the opportunities offered to them by block exemptions




15/09/2022Negative scenario for the cargo division of the Swiss SBB
A worsening caused by the sharp increase in energy costs is expected




15/09/2022In August the traffic of the container in the port of Hong Kong has decreased of the -7.7%
In the first eight months of this year decrease of -4.4%




15/09/2022The strike of the port workers of Livorno, Piombino and Elba has restarted
However, the unions considered yesterday's meeting with employers' organizations to be "an important first step"




15/09/2022Hapag-Lloyd will acquire 49% of the capital of the Italian Spinelli Group
51% will remain with the Spinelli family




14/09/2022Agreement between the FSI and MSC groups to develop synergies in logistics
It was signed today in Geneva




14/09/2022In Barcelona agreement for the electrification of the docks between the Port Authority, the cruise terminal operator and the cruise lines
A working group will be set up to optimise electricity supplies from the shore grid to ships




14/09/2022A railway customs corridor between the port of Trieste and Fürnitz (Carinthia) is being studied
Matthä (ÖBB): In the future we want to transport growing volumes of goods arriving in Trieste by ship directly by rail




14/09/2022Approved the DEASP of the ports of the Strait
It outlines the strategies and initiatives of the port authority in the field of energy and environmental sustainability




14/09/2022In July the traffic of the goods in the port of Ravenna is diminished of the -7.8%
In the first seven months of 2022 recorded an increase of +5.4%




14/09/2022Suspended in Livorno the strike of port workers
Today at Palazzo Rosciano a meeting convened by the Port System Authority




13/09/2022The testing phase of an electricity storage system in the port of Vado Ligure has begun
It will offer 8 MWh of downloadable power




13/09/2022MW Werften will complete the construction of the Global Dream and plans to build the second "Global" class cruise ship
Resorts World, the company that will inherit Genting HK's cruise business, is increasingly likely to use the ships




13/09/2022The decline in container traffic on the COSCO docks in Piraeus continues
In the first seven months of 2022 volumes decreased by -9.9%




13/09/2022The port workers of Felixstowe will go on strike again
The salary agreement proposed unilaterally by the Felixstowe Dock and Railway Co. of the CK Hutchison group was rejected




13/09/2022In August the containerized cargos enlivened from the port of Singapore have dropped of -4.9%
Overall, freight traffic decreased by -1.4%




13/09/2022The Transmec group buys the Vicenza-based T.N.A. Cargo
The company is active in transport between North Africa and Italy, in particular to and from Tunisia and Morocco




12/09/2022In the port of Thessaloniki, the two new New Panamax cranes are becoming operational
They cost EUR 15.7 million




12/09/2022Slows down the flow of containerized imports to the US
According to the National Retail Federation, the negative trend will continue at least until January 2023




12/09/2022Activated a fast corridor between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto of Bologna
With a thousand kilometers, so far it is the longest and the first to affect a port in the South




12/09/2022The ten-day strike of the workers of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Elba starts
The adSP's attempt to bring the parties to an agreement was unsuccessful




09/09/2022DB Schenker could be put up for sale
The value of the German logistics company would be between 12 and 20 billion euros




09/09/2022Fincantieri will build four more cruise ships for Viking
They will be delivered in 2026, 2027 and two in 2028




09/09/2022New West Med - GULF USA/Mexico service of cma CGM
He will climb Tanger Med, Genoa, Valencia, Miami, Veracruz, Altamira and Houston




09/09/2022Another "stranding" on the way to the construction of the new dam in the port of Genoa
The Port System Authority decides to appoint a new panel of experts given the potential risk of conflict of interest on the part of one of the current members




09/09/2022Today in Cagliari the final event to present the results of the "ISIDE" project
It is aimed at risk management in port areas and improving navigation safety




09/09/2022Agreement to promote the separate collection of waste in ports
It was signed by Assoporti and ESO Società Benefit




09/09/2022August 2022 record for the Suez Canal
Never so high the number of ships transited and their net tonnage. New historical peak of revenues generated by transit rights




08/09/2022Venezia Port Community lists five priorities to safeguard the competitiveness of the ports of Venice and Chioggia and support the economy of the lagoon area
Among these, ensuring port accessibility, the activity of cruise ships and cargo ships




08/09/2022Last month Yang Ming's revenues increased by +7.0%, while whl's revenues fell after 24 months of growth
In the first eight months of this year the business volumes have risen respectively of +45.6% and +52.6%




08/09/2022New direct line service Genoa-Alexandria of Egypt of marfret
Inaugurated on October 3, in the northbound report will also climb the port of Salerno




08/09/2022In August, Evergreen's revenues increased by +14.8%
In the first eight months of 2022 revenues have recorded an increase of +63.1%




07/09/2022Four new ships, plus two as an option, for the Jumbo-SAL-Alliance
They were ordered from the Wuhu Shipyard




07/09/2022From September 26th to October 1st the fifth edition of Naples Shipping Week
The program a calendar of 40 events




07/09/2022New Hupac intermodal terminal in Poland
It will become operational in the fall




07/09/2022Italian federagenti, ports and backports are inadequate to accommodate the expected increase in cereal imports
Saints: The risk of supply chain stress could become real




07/09/2022ABB shareholders have approved the Accelleron spin-off
The new company, active in the turbocharger segment, will be listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange




07/09/2022MSC Cruises' new flagship will be christened on 13 November in Doha
It has a gross tonnage of 215,863 tons




06/09/2022The European combined transport sector needs urgent regulation of electricity prices
Based on current conditions, combined transport cannot compete with road transport




06/09/2022Agreement to promote a multimodal corridor between Lithuania and Italy
It will be signed today in Trieste




06/09/2022TransContainer-SVLOGRUS agreement (formerly CEVA Logistics Russia)
The goal is to promote Russian intermodal transport through the ports of the Far East




06/09/2022Decline in the half-year results of COSCO Shipping International (Hong Kong) Co
The revenues of the company of the Chinese shipowning group decreased by -19.2%




05/09/2022In the second trimester of this year the Italian ports have enlivened 126,3 million tons of goods (+3.9%)
The figure represents a rise of +2.1% on the same period of the pre-pandemic year of 2019




05/09/2022On Friday, the Busan Container Terminal was inaugurated
It has a capacity of 2.2 million teu




05/09/2022Russia's FESCO closed the first half of the year with record revenues
The company confirms that sanctions can have a significant negative impact on the Russian economy




05/09/2022The car terminal of the port of Gioia Tauro has been connected directly to the railway network
Today the new railway auction was inaugurated with the entry of the first railway train




02/09/2022CMA CGM closes another quarter with record financial performance
In the period April-June revenues increased by -57.0% while the volumes transported by the fleet fell by -1.3%




02/09/2022After those in Felixstowe, Liverpool's port workers will also go on strike
Abstention from work is scheduled from 19 September to 3 October




02/09/2022The FVG Region files an urgent appeal with the Court of Trieste on the closure of the Wärtsilä plant
Fedriga: we will do everything possible to prevent the transfer of the production sector abroad




02/09/2022Port of Taranto, experimentation of magnetic levitation rail transport
Agreement between MIMS, Region, RFI, FSI and AdSP




02/09/2022Record quarter for the South Korean Pan Ocean also in the container segment
The company closed the period April-June with a net profit of 2.2 billion won (+146.8%)




02/09/2022At the beginning of next year, work will begin on the modernisation and expansion of the port of Cotonou
In 2025, the African port will be able to accommodate post-Panamax container ships




02/09/2022The US company Lineage has completed the acquisition of the Spanish Grupo Fuentes
The Iberian company has 850 employees




01/09/2022Inaugurated the activity on the first three docks of the new large port area of Tuas in Singapore
In 2024, upon completion of the project, the traffic capacity will be 65 million teu




01/09/2022In June, the growth of freight traffic in the port of Naples and the decline in that of Salerno continued
In the first seven months of this year were enlivened globally 16,19 million tons (- 2.2%)




01/09/2022The design to electrify the docks of the ports of the AdSP of the Central Adriatic is underway
An implementing agreement has been signed with Sogesid




01/09/2022Launch and installation in China of the two Finnlines "Superstar" class ships
They will be delivered in the third and fourth quarters of 2023




01/09/2022No bid to acquire 88.27% of the capital of the Croatian shipyard 3. Maj
The share is held by Uljanik




01/09/2022Suez Canal, quickly solved an accident to a tanker
The "Affinity V" ran aground in the stretch where last year the "Ever Given" ran aground
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders three new ships from cruise to Fincantieri
Miami/Trieste
They are destined to the companies Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM agreed on a merger agreement
Haifa/Hamburg
The German company will pay up to $2.5 billion
America's Maritime Action Plan proposes a new tax on foreign-built ships from any nation entering U.S. ports.
Washington
It would be used to fund the new Maritime Security Trust Fund
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli ZIM
Hamburg
The German company will be responsible for international operations, while those in and with Israel will be assigned to the Tel Aviv-based private equity firm FIMI Opportunity Funds.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after Epstein's involvement
Dubai
It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director
Eurogate and APM Terminals will invest a billion euros for the development of the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven
Bremen/The Hague
CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Hong Kong
Tomorrow will be inaugurated the new container terminal of transhipment of Damietta
Bremen/Melzo
Its ability to annual traffic will rise up to 3,3 million teu
Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards
Milan
For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.
Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.
Trieste/Genoa
The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year
Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports
Zagreb
Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers
The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)
Genoa
Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
Offer to acquire European express courier InPost
Amsterdam/Luxembourg
It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.
Hamburg
Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.
FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy
London
The new company is based in London
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Cairo
Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.
Schiedam
The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Copenhagen
The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.
In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
Medlog inaugurates a logistic park in the port King Abdulaziz of Dammam
Geneva
It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters
Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics
Rome
Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche
Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management
Sydney
It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda
Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions
Turku
The main fuel is biomethanol
Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%
Helsinki
Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
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