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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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Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
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Arrival ports by:
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Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
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
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
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