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April 2023




28/04/2023Renewed the agreement between Assologistic and the Contract Logistics Observatory "Gino Marchet"
On June 9, a conference at the Fair of Verona was scheduled to be held




28/04/2023The Ligabue family rebuys the entire property of the historic Venetian naval provision
Inti Ligabue through Lilux Srl bought for 9.7 million euros on 30.6% percent of the capital held by the Italian Fund of Investment




28/04/2023Approved the 2022 consuntive budgets of the AdSP of the Central Adriatic and the Eastern Liguria
A record investment of more than 100 million euros in the ports of the Spezia and Marina di Carrara




28/04/2023The AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic highlights the contribution to the development made by its subsidiaries
D'Agostino: a port does not consist only of docks and warehouses




28/04/2023Unanimous ok of the Management Committee of the AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas to the final balance 2022
Surplus of over 130 million euros




28/04/2023Approved the final balance 2022 of the Port System Authority of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Ok of the Management Committee to the assignment of additional areas to the Company Enterprise Port Workers




28/04/2023Formalized the agreement with the Maltese government to strengthen the container port of Marsaxlokk
Planned installation of two Megamax quay cranes. 160 new jobs expected




28/04/2023Konecranes collects new orders
New records of the value of orders, including those for port vessels




28/04/2023Further marked deterioration in the financial results of the Japanese ONE
In the first three months of this year the revenues are decreased of -45.0%




28/04/2023Agreement signed for the rail connection of the port of Augsburg
The work benefits from a PNRR funding of 75 million euros




28/04/2023PSA Marine acquires 45% of Panamanian towing company Meyer's Tugs
It has a fleet of six port tugs




28/04/2023The Management Committee of the AdSP of Western Liguria has approved the final balance 2022
During the year, projects were launched for about 985 million euros as part of the extraordinary program of interventions for the port of Genoa




27/04/2023The Genoese Messina inserts two full containers in its fleet traditionally made up of con-ro ships
They are two units of 4,600 teu built in 2009 and 2010




27/04/2023Heavy deterioration in DSV's quarterly financial and operating performance
In the first three months of 2023 revenues are decreased by -33.0%




27/04/2023A survey highlights 15 critical elements faced by women working on ships
At the end of 2023, the experimentation of measures and solutions proposed to solve the problems will start




27/04/2023The Management Committee of the AdSP of Sardinia has approved the final balance and the annual report 2022
Ok to the transitional provisions for the issue or renewal of concessions for the port of Arbatax




27/04/2023In the fourth trimester of the 2022 traffics of the container enlivened in Germany and Italy by Eurogate and Contship Italia are dropped of the -12.8% and -9.2%
In increase of +13.4% the volumes enlivened in the Moroccan port of Tanger Med




27/04/2023In the first trimester of the 2023 traffic of the container in the harbour terminals of DP World has grown of +1.4%
Moved altogether 19,54 million teu




27/04/2023The first two of eight new ship-to-shore cranes arrived at MedPort Tangier
They can operate on container ships with a capacity of up to 24,000 teu




27/04/2023Agreement Guardia di Finanza - AdSP of the Central Adriatic for the fight against fraud in the use of PNRR resources
It was signed this morning at the headquarters of the port authority




27/04/2023Sharp reduction in quarterly container traffic in the Port of New York
In the first three months of this year they are enlivened 1,79 million teu (- 24.9%)




27/04/2023Excellent start to the year for the Cargotec group
Significant growth in quarterly financial results. Orders are falling, but - the company specifies - demand continues to be high




26/04/2023Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Saturn
The unit, of about 47,800 gross tons, will be baptized on June 6 in New York




26/04/2023On May 4 in Parma will be held conference "Interporti al centro. Reform, an opportunity for the sustainable growth of the country"
It is organized by UIR and CePIM




26/04/2023New limit of the draft of Neopanamax ships transiting the Panama Canal caused by drought
Waiting for rains of the rainy season




26/04/2023In Venice three-day strike of the workers of the Nuova Compagnia Lavoratori Portuali
Filt, Fit and Uilt, we do not want a call for tenders that opens to employment agencies, which lowers protections, rights and income




26/04/2023SOS LOGistica increases the number of members by +20%
Presented the new No Plastic Challenge platform




26/04/2023In March, the port of Busan set its own new historical record for monthly container traffic
Significant increase in volumes transshipped at the South Korean airport by MSC




26/04/2023Accentuated decline in Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly financial and operating performance
In the first three months of 2023 the group's net turnover decreased by -37%




26/04/2023After 19 months of decline, container traffic in the port of Valencia returned to growth in March 2023
In the first three months of this year the Spanish harbour port of call has enlivened 16,0 million tons of goods (- 7.8%)




26/04/2023In the first trimester of 2023 Wärtsilä's net sales grew by +19%
The value of new orders increased by +26%




26/04/2023ABB closes a very positive first quarter
Revenues up +12.8% and profit clearly +67.7%




24/04/2023MIT has published guidelines on how to apply the Port Concessions Regulation
The Transport Regulation Authority plays an important role in the granting and extension of concessions




24/04/2023In the first trimester of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the Spanish ports it is dropped of the -1,7%
The contraction was generated by the reduction of -8,6% of containerized cargos




24/04/2023Assoporti and SRM have published the new issue of the newsletter "Port Infographics"
In 2022 the Italian ports have enlivened beyond 490 million tons of goods (+1.9%)




24/04/2023To February the traffic of the goods in the port of Naples is increased of +8.6% while in the port of call of Salerno is dropped of -8.5%
The recovery of passengers continues
News from the Companies
24/04/2023La Ant. Bellettieri & Co., presente da più di 140 anni nel Porto di Civitavecchia, opera nella logistica portuale e nell'intermodalità mare, ferro, gomma
Soddisfa ogni esigenza relativa a pratiche ed operazioni di agenzia marittima, dogana, impresa imbarchi/sbarchi, manipolazione/magazzinaggio merci e commissariato di avaria e rappresenta importanti compagnie di navigazione




24/04/2023On Wednesday in Genoa the shipping company GNV will hold a recruiting day
The inclusion of about 300 new resources is expected in view of the next summer season




24/04/2023Still a slight decrease in quarterly traffic in the port of Rotterdam
Marked reduction in the volumes of miscellaneous goods




24/04/2023HMM - LOTTE Fine Chemical agreement for the transport and bunkering of ammonia and methanol
In February, the shipping company ordered nine new methanol container ships




21/04/2023The association of Genoese freight forwarders focuses on the revival of cargo in the city airport
Strategy that passes through a strong integration with port and logistics development




21/04/2023Quarterly increase of +6.5% of the traffic of the goods in the Apulian ports of the AdSP of the Southern Adriatic
Passengers are recovering




21/04/2023With the Venice Blue Flag 2023, cruise companies renew their commitment to reducing ship emissions
Di Blasio: the agreement signed today extends the perimeter of the agreement to the port of Chioggia




21/04/2023In March 2023, Chinese ports set a new historical record for monthly cargo traffic
New absolute peak also in relation to goods handled only by seaports (record also of international cargoes)




21/04/2023The second multipurpose ro-ro of the new "G5" class of the Grimaldi group has been launched
The "Great Lagos" will be deployed between Northern Europe and West Africa




21/04/2023The KV4.0 Data Hub for real-time data exchange between intermodal transport customers has become operational
Activated the new website www.dx-intermodal.com




21/04/2023The collapse of container traffic in the port of Long Beach continues
In the first three months of the 2023 1,72 million teu (- 30.0%) have been enlivened




20/04/2023Project to build a ro-pax terminal behind the breakwater of the port of Ancona
It was presented today on the occasion of the visit to the airport of Deputy Minister Rixi




20/04/2023The partnership between the Fondazione Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile and the World Maritime University has been renewed
Activities on the theme of training the maritime and port world will be strengthened




20/04/2023CMA CGM has sold 50% of the Russian intermodal and logistics company Logoper
The sale is part of the exit of the French group from the Russian market following the Russia-Ukraine war




20/04/2023850 kg of cocaine seized on board a bulk carrier bound for Venice
The drug was hidden inside the ventilation ducts




20/04/2023The port of Palermo becomes part of the Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport
The European Training Centre on Intermodal Transport and Logistics was founded in 2006




20/04/2023In the first three months of this year the traffic of the goods in the port of Algeciras is dropped of -4,6%
The containers have been pairs to 1.119.734 teu (- 3.5%)




20/04/2023Solved at the port of Genoa the problems of disembarkation of seafarers of non-European nationality
Assagenti expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the meeting with the Genoa Maritime and Air Border Police




20/04/2023The road to decarbonisation of shipping must be defined by the regulatory authorities
A survey by Global Maritime Forum, Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation and Mærsk Mc Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping highlights that currently shipowners can only program the use in the future of a mix of e-fuel. The report confirms the limits of LNG




19/04/2023Hapag-Lloyd completes the acquisition of 40% of India's J M Baxi Ports & Logistics
The operation has been approved by the competent authorities




19/04/2023Rail Cargo Group expands its network of rail services with Italy to Treviso and Frosinone
The connection with the Lazio terminal will be made on the basis of demand




19/04/2023Bad start to 2023 for the port of Barcelona
In the first trimester the goods enlivened are diminished of -12.6%. The recovery of passengers continues




19/04/2023Assiterminal board has been renewed
Luca Becce confirmed as president. Increased the number of board members




19/04/2023Grimaldi has taken delivery of the first of six "G5" class multipurpose ro-ro units
It can transport 4,700 linear meters of rolling goods, 2,500 ceu and 2,000 teu




19/04/202325 thousand euros raised as part of the charity gala "Sport in support of different abilities"
Event on board the GNV ship Allegra




19/04/2023FIATA and GSF indicate what should be the minimum level of data security and confidentiality in the digitization of commercial traffic
The "Charter for Protection and Governance of Data in International Trade" has been published




19/04/2023ESPO also urges the EU Commission to ensure that ships cannot circumvent the application of the ETS
According to the Association of European Ports, Brussels should monitor what happens in all ports close to the European Union




18/04/2023The EU Parliament has definitively approved the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from shipping in the ETS
ECSA, accepted calls for ETS revenues to return to the maritime sector to support the uptake of clean fuels and promote innovation




18/04/2023Mattioli (Federation of the Sea): for the decarbonization of shipping it is essential to allocate large resources to research
Maritime transport - he denounced - will start paying the carbon tax starting from 2025 while other transport sectors responsible for emitting more than six times more will start paying from 2028




18/04/2023PSA will acquire control of the Turkish logistics group Alisan
Agreement to buy 75% of the company's capital




18/04/2023Nova Marine Carriers enters the gas market for the first time
Charter the LNG ship "Dapeng Princess"




18/04/2023The terminal operators are ready to challenge the measures of increase of the concessionary fees of the AdSP
This was underlined by the president of Assiterminal denouncing that, despite the requests, the indexation mechanism has not been changed




18/04/2023CMA CGM in talks to buy Bolloré Logistics for five billion euros
Last year the logistics activities of the Bolloré group have generated record revenues pairs to 7,11 billion euros (+41.1%)




18/04/2023In the first three months of the 2023 traffic of the container enlivened by COSCO Shipping Ports is diminished of -4,0%
Declines of -5.1% in Chinese ports and -1.5% in foreign ports




18/04/2023In the first trimester of this year the traffic of the goods in the harbour system of Antwerp-Bruges is dropped of -4,5%
The port authority expects an improvement in the coming months




18/04/2023Accession of Italy to the Additional Protocol to the CMR Convention
Grimaldi (ALIS): news that our country has been waiting for years




17/04/2023A new rail service has been inaugurated between the Austrian intermodal terminal of Kapfenberg and the port of Trieste
Goods from RHI Magnesita facilities will be transported to the TMT terminal at the Julian port to be loaded onto MSC ships




17/04/2023The Mare Global Forum will take place in Genoa on 25 and 26 May
It will be the first event organized by the new Giuseppe Bono Center




17/04/2023In the first trimester of the 2023 traffic of the container in the port of Hong Kong it is dropped of the -8,4%
In the single month of March are enlivened 1,29 million teu (- 9.8%)




17/04/2023Thursday in Catania a conference on digitization and cyber security
It is organized by the AdSP of the Sea of Eastern Sicily in partnership with Leonardo




17/04/2023For the first time in Germany, two cruise ships used a cold ironing system at the same time
It took place yesterday in the port of Rostock with the ships "AIDAsol" and "AIDAmar" of AIDA Cruises




17/04/2023In the first three months of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the Turkish ports is diminished of the -7,5%
The traffic of the container to and from Italy is dropped of the -26.7%




17/04/2023Slight recovery of containerized trade in the port of Singapore in March
In the first three months of this year the Asian harbour port of call has enlivened 9.009.374 teu (- 0.7%)




14/04/2023In the first three months of the 2023 volume of container transported from the ships of Evergreen is dropped of -2,6%
In the period the revenues are decreased of -60.9%




14/04/2023Moby took delivery of the flagship Moby Fantasy
With a capacity of 2,500 passengers and 3,800 linear meters of cargo, it is one of the largest ro-pax in the world




14/04/2023Works at the port of Brindisi, acquitted the president of the AdSP
Giampieri (Assoporti): satisfaction for the acquittal that confirms the correctness of his action




14/04/2023In the first trimester the traffic of the container enlivened from the group terminalista Chinese CMPort is dropped of -4.2%
The joint venture Terminal Link has enlivened 6,1 million teu (- 4.5%)




14/04/2023MSC's Dragon service suspended due to the pandemic returns to Italian ports
Today's landing of the "MSC Sola" at the Genoese container terminal of Sampierdarena of PSA Italy




14/04/2023Seabourn Pursuit coin ceremony
In July, T. Mariotti will deliver the new cruise ship to Seabourn




14/04/2023In 2023 the port of Koper plans to enliven 1.089.000 container (+7%)
Overall freight traffic similar to that of last year is expected




14/04/2023In the first quarter of 2023, there were 27 acts of piracy against ships, the lowest number since 1993
The International Maritime Bureau stresses the need to maintain a naval law enforcement and deterrence force




13/04/2023Rasmussen (BIMCO): Large new build orders will soon drive a significant change in the container shipping market
Soon the fleet could exceed for the first time the 30 million teu of capacity




13/04/2023The TRAN Committee of the EU Parliament has adopted its position on the TEN-T Regulation
Reiterated the need to complete the main projects of the "Core" network by the end of 2030




13/04/2023First biofuel bunkering operation in the Mediterranean Sea
It was built by TotalEnergies Marine Fuels and Corsica Sardinia Ferries in the port of Toulon




13/04/2023Successful sea trials of the luxury cruise ship Explora I
The Explora Journeys unit will be christened on July 8th in Civitavecchia




13/04/2023Inaugurated the new passenger terminal of the port of Porto Empedocle
Investment totalling EUR 3.25 million




13/04/2023Russia's FESCO is studying a maritime service between Tunisia and Russia
Tunisian food and agricultural products would be imported




13/04/2023Hupac will operate a shuttle train between the intermodal terminals of Busto Arsizio and Interporto Padova
Three weekly rotations will be made




13/04/2023In the first three months of this year the traffic of the goods in the Russian ports has grown of +10.0%
In March 2023 the increase was +25.8%




13/04/2023In the first trimester of the 2023 traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles it is diminished of the -31,5%
In March the decrease was -35.0%




12/04/2023ESPO reiterates the need for the TEN-T Regulation to recognise the role of ports in the supply of new energy
Ryckbost: The time has come to adapt the TEN-T policy to these new realities and include ports that play an important role in the energy value chain




12/04/2023Protocol between Inail, MIT and Assoporti on health and safety in port areas
It lasts three years and includes joint activities aimed at preventing occupational diseases and accidents at work




12/04/2023Brookfield buys Triton in a cash and stock transaction worth $13.3 billion
Sondey: The sale price represents a 35% premium to yesterday's closing share price




12/04/2023Joint venture between the Italian Sapir and the Swiss Nova Marine Holding
It will offer integrated logistics services having as its fulcrum the port of Ravenna




12/04/2023Indictment of Agostinelli and other employees of the AdSP of Gioia Tauro
Resolution of the gup regarding the death of a worker in 2019. Of bewilderment and great bitterness is the reaction of the president of the institution, who expresses great confidence in the work of the judiciary




12/04/2023Meeting between the heads of the International Chamber of Shipping and the China Shipowners' Association
Among the topics addressed, those of energy sources for powering ships and decarbonization




12/04/2023Sharp decline in monthly revenues for Yang Ming and WHL
In March 2023 there were decreases of -65.9% and -64.0% respectively




12/04/2023In May, TX Logistik will activate a new intermodal service between Duisburg and Padua
Four weekly rotations are scheduled




12/04/2023In the first three months of the 2023 ship traffic in the Suez Canal is increased of +20%
The transit rights have generated revenues pairs to about 2,3 billion dollars (+35%)




11/04/2023A new Viking river cruise ship launched in Egypt
It will be used on the Nile. Letter of intent for four more boats




11/04/2023The US company Veson Nautical buys VesselsValue
The British company's database of the naval fleet includes more than 81,500 ships




11/04/2023The fifth edition of "Italian Port Days" has begun in Italian ports
The first session of the initiative has begun. In autumn the second




11/04/2023Today in Italy we celebrate the "Day of the Sea"
Mattioli: the economy of the sea involves a large part of the public administration and numerous ministries and to give it a strong impulse it is necessary a direction of connection between them




11/04/2023The nautical company Sessa International was sold to Intech Boating
Oblue International of Hong Kong sold its entire share capital to the Brazilian company




11/04/2023New historical record of monthly container traffic marked by Trieste Marine Terminal
In the first three months of the 2023 they have been enlivened 185.921 teu (+3.3%)




11/04/2023Port of Gioia Tauro, agreement between unions - MCT on the second level supplementary contract
Agostinelli: this is an important step that will contribute to further enriching the path of growth and increasing development of the airport




11/04/2023COSCO expects to close the first quarter of 2023 with a significant decline in financial performance
A decrease of -74.0% in the value of EBIT is expected




11/04/2023In the first quarter of 2023 growth of maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
20,762 ships (+5.5%) transited




11/04/2023Last month the revenues of the Taiwanese Evergreen are decreased of -62,7%
In the first trimester of 2023 the decline was -60.9%




07/04/2023Order worth three billion dollars of CMA CGM to the Chinese group CSSC
It provides for the construction of 12 container ships from 15,000 teu and four from 23,000 teu




07/04/2023To last February the traffic of the goods in the port of Ravenna is diminished of -7,9%
In the first two months of 2023 the decline was -6.6%




07/04/2023Completed three months in advance the cruise ship Scenic Eclipse II.
She was built in Croatian Shipyard 3. Maj




07/04/2023The construction of the railway overpass that will directly connect the port of Livorno and the Guasticce freight village has begun
Warriors: this is an important day for Tuscany and for the port system of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea




07/04/2023In the last quarter of 2022, the value of world exports of transport services declined
The trend variation was -4.3% and the cyclical one -10.3%




07/04/2023In the first two months of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the port of Taranto is diminished of -5,6%
Approved the POT 2023-2025 of the Port System Authority of the Ionian Sea




07/04/2023Assomarinas challenges the ministerial decree on the 25% increase in state rents
Perocchio: Italian tourist port companies are still exhausted by the period of crisis they went through in the decade 2010-2020




07/04/2023The Genoese San Giorgio del Porto has bought its fellow citizen Boma Yacht
The company operates work on wooden and fiberglass boats and storage services




06/04/2023In 2025, up to 42% of hydrogen demand in the EU could be located in ports
Study conducted by Deloitte Belgium for the Clean Hydrogen Partnership




06/04/2023Navigazione Montanari buys eight ships
They were part of the late 2018 sale and leaseback transaction with Sole Shipping




06/04/2023MSC Foundation and UNICEF reach 12 million euros in donations
The partnership has been helping to support programs, advocacy and emergency aid for thirteen years




06/04/2023Significant quarterly contraction in revenues of the Chinese OOCL
The results in the transatlantic market were bucking the trend thanks to the strong increase in volumes transported




06/04/2023Europol's analysis of the infiltration modalities of criminal organizations in ports
The report, carried out with ports in Antwerp, Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Rotterdam, illustrates the modus operandi used for illicit traffics




06/04/2023Michael Thamm has stepped down as CEO of Costa Crociere Spa
The top management of Costa Cruises and AIDA Cruises will report directly to the president and CEO of Carnival




05/04/2023FedEx announces a reorganization to cut costs by six billion dollars
The operating companies will merge into Federal Express Corporation




05/04/2023Signed the contract to equip the Molo Garibaldi in La Spezia with the cold ironing system
First batch of interventions for the construction of energy infrastructures serving cruise ships




05/04/2023The ship repair and maintenance activity in the port of Gioia Tauro is growing
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas trusts in further developments (Bridge over the Strait permitting




05/04/2023New tender procedure for passenger services in the port of Olbia
Deiana: availability of the institution to entrust the integrated management of the maritime station, following a possible proposal for a finance project




05/04/2023The World Trade Organization predicts that in 2023 world trade will grow by +1.7%
It is also confident about the positive effect of the easing of restrictions in China for Covid




05/04/2023The weakening of the market deteriorates the decarbonization performance of containerized shipping
Xeneta underlines this by presenting the latest survey of its Carbon Emissions Index




05/04/2023New direct train between the container terminal of Genova Pra' and Stuttgart
It will be produced by PSA Italy on a biweekly basis




04/04/2023Maersk Air Cargo inaugurates two more transpacific flights
New weekly connections between the USA and China




04/04/2023Federlogistica asks for an extraordinary plan for roads and railways serving Ligurian ports
Blackbird: the lengthening of the time for the construction of the Third Pass is not good news




04/04/2023Monti assures: I can do at the same time the president of the AdSP and the CEO of ENAV
The new role, if it will come - it has emphasized - is absolutely compatible, as shown by numerous other cases, with that of president of the harbour authority




04/04/2023Cargo traffic in the port of Genoa is decreasing. A slight increase in Savona-Vado
In the first two months of the 2023 port of call of the regional capital has enlivened 7,65 million tons of cargos (- 6.6%) and that Savona 2,45 million tons (+2.1%)




04/04/2023Rixi calculates the heights of the bridges with its own units of measurement
According to the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, the bridge over the Suez Canal would be 60 meters high and not 70 meters




04/04/2023A maritime link between Turkey and Russia will be reactivated in May
The Trabzon-Sochi ferry service interrupted nine years ago will be restored




04/04/2023Last year the ship traffic in the Panama Canal has increased of +5.6%
New records of the volumes of goods carried by ships and the value of transit rights




04/04/2023Pasqualino Monti will be the new CEO of ENAV
The MEF has filed the list of the new board of directors




03/04/202383% of the excavation for the Terzo Valico dei Giovi has been completed
This was announced by the CEO of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane




03/04/2023Liebherr posted record sales last year
The value of the sales of the only products for the marine-harbour sector is increased of +9.7%




03/04/2023Last year the turnover of Italian shipbuilding grew between 15 and 20%
The estimate is included in a study prepared by Deloitte for Confindustria Nautica




03/04/2023Tomorrow will kick off a new program dedicated to the economy of the sea designed by Confitarma
It will be broadcast live streaming on Adnkronos




03/04/2023With Boluda, the port of Santander enters the container market permanently
Inaugurated the new terminal which has a quay of 472 linear meters




03/04/2023Cruise Europe highlights which are the associated ports equipped with cold ironing
A database allows you to know how electricity is supplied on the quay, connection times, tariffs, discounts and incentives




03/04/2023DFDS has inaugurated a new ro-ro service between Izmir and Sète
The connection has a weekly frequency




03/04/2023In the first two months of the 2023 traffic with the foreign enlivened from the Chinese marine ports has grown of +4.6%
The containerized trade has been pairs to 39,1 million teu (+0.6%)




03/04/2023Agreement for the expansion of the APM Terminals container terminal in the port of Rotterdam
Investment of over one billion euros to create additional capacity pairs to two million teu
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Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
European ports: sustainability enters the implementation phase
Brussels
From policies to results: the ESPO report photographs the sector's progress, declines, and priorities.
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO
Berlin
In February the antitrust authority had approved it
Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian
Milan
Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO
Rome
Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.
DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda
Dubai
Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it
Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait
Naples
Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona
Noise
The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
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
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
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