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June 2023




30/06/2023The shipowner has died in the D' Alesio
He was directing together with his brother Antonio the maritime group founded by his father Gaetano




30/06/2023The De Wave group inaugurates a new venue in Genoa
About six thousand square meters of spaces in which 250 employees will work in the New Darsena building




30/06/2023Port of Salerno, intelocutory meeting on the stabilization of Intime workers
USB Ports announces that, pending the next meeting, it will be decided how to continue the litigation




30/06/2023In the last quarter of 2022, freight traffic in EU ports fell by -2.2% percent
The increase in the bulk has not compensated for the significant decrease in miscellaneous goods




30/06/2023Started the tender for the construction and management of the new cruise terminal of the port of Messina
Expected a public-private partnership. The concession will have a duration of 20 years plus a year of work




30/06/2023Roberto Fuculo (RINA) elected president of the International Association of Classification Societies
The first January will take over from Nick Brown




30/06/2023Japan's Marubeni will acquire 25% percent of Norway's Klaveness Dry Bulk
The companies have been collaborating since April 2020 through the joint venture Maruklav Management Inc




30/06/2023In May, Chinese ports marked a new historical record of total traffic of goods and containers
New absolute monthly peak also of only loads to and from abroad




29/06/2023ECSA, well the recognition of naval finance, but more needs to be done
For the shipowner association, a diverse range of financing and funding instruments is required




29/06/2023Approved the Strategic Programming Document of the ports of the Central Adriatic ports
With the ok they will be able to begin the work of updating the individual Port Regulatory Plans




29/06/2023Stefanelli is a new vice president for the South Europe Region of Costa Crociere
It will have responsibility for the markets Italy, France, Spain and Portugal




29/06/2023One of the first hurdles to the green transition of the shipping industry is the IMO itself
It highlights a study by the University of Copenhagen and Lund that invites the U.N. agency to better manage and allocate more resources to it




29/06/2023Alsea opens an office in Malpensa to help efficiently drive up air shipments
Slavoni : It is a further step to be closer to the operators working on this premises




29/06/2023Blank sailing have returned to pre-pandemic levels
Sea-Intelligence detects the only exception, anomalous and inexplicable, of the Asia-North America WC market




29/06/2023Anti-piracy exercise in the waters prospective Liberia
The container ship "MSC Marta" and the "Borsini" altura patrol boat of the Italian Navy have been attended by the aircraft carrier




29/06/2023CMA CGM will place the port of Marsaxlokk in the Mediterranean service TMX 2
The touch of the Maltese stir will replace those in Algiers




28/06/2023Mercitalia Rail starts a purchase procedure for 70 locomotives
The deadline for the procedure is due to expire on July 19




28/06/2023Laghezza elected president of the Association of Spedictioners of the Port of Spezia
Renewed the Governing Council




28/06/2023Comau and Fincantieri have presented a robotized mobile solution for the shipbuilding industry
Started the construction of the second logistics support unit aimed at the Military Navy




28/06/2023CEVA Logistics inaugurates its own new distributional platform in San Giuliano Milanese
It is the logistics site of the most important company in Italy




28/06/2023The Port Authority of Barcelona restarts the tender for the construction and management of the seventh cruise terminal of the stopover
The procedure, which was suspended in March, was attended by Catalonia Cruise Terminal (Royal Caribbean) and a consortium consisting of NCL, Viking and Virgin




28/06/2023In May, the trend of declining traffic in the port system of Genoa and Savona-Going in May was tightened
They have handled 4.39 million tonnes (-6.9%) and 1.15 million tonnes respectively (-24.1%)




28/06/2023Confitarma, well the trilogue agreement to the EU that establishes a more favourable treatment of shipping credit
Mattioli : It is the fruit of a long work set by the Confederation some twenty years ago




28/06/2023Nautical shipbuilding at the center of a debate organized by Assagents
It will be held today afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce in Genoa




28/06/2023Rebuffed again an appeal of GNV on self-production
New judgment of the Regional Administrative Tribunal for Liguria




27/06/2023CMA CGM restructure the Euronaf service that scale Livorno and Genoa
The rotations in the western Mediterranean rise from two to four




27/06/2023In Naviris (Fincantieri-Naval Group) and Eurosam the modernization of the Horizon frigates
They were built between 2000 and 2010 for the Italian and French Marines




27/06/2023Four environmental organisations are pressing for the IMO to agree to accelerate the decarbonisation of shipping
Transport & Environment, Seas at Risk, Ocean Conservancy and Pacific Environment believe that they can be halved by 2030 and zeroed in by 2040




27/06/2023Anek Lines rejects an acquisition offer filed by Marios Iliopoulos (Seajets)
The company considers it more convenient to carry out the proposed merger with Attica




27/06/2023The Convention for the recycling of safe and environmentally friendly ships will enter into force on June 26, 2025
It has been ratified by Bangladesh and Liberia




27/06/2023On August 6, HMM will activate its weekly service between Far East, India and the Mediterranean
They employ eight ships of capacity between 8,600 and 10,100 teu




27/06/2023Assoferr, Ferfreight and FerCargo write back to Minister Salvini
Alarm over the irreversible damage to Italian rail freight caused by energy crises, bureaucracy and PNRR work




26/06/2023Eurostat, in 2022 in Italy the occupied transport sector on water decreased by -6.9% percent
Overall in the EU, a growth of 2.7% percent was recorded




26/06/2023USB urges the launch of the port workers ' contract renewal path
Sent a request for a meeting to all the datory organizations




26/06/2023Agostinelli : The port of Gioia Tauro will retain the primacy for the next decade
Necessary, however, to develop the intermodality of road and rail connections, " he said




26/06/2023After the long dark period of the pandemic, Carnival's latest quarterly operating result has returned positive
The American group posted record revenue for the March-May period




26/06/2023ITF and WMU study the impact of new technologies on seafarers
Published a report that considers a wide range of technological developments




26/06/2023Anile-ECMI Award 2023 to a project that introduces new approaches for ship design
Marco Tessele's work was realized thanks to the collaboration between the mathLab research group of SISSA and Fincantieri




26/06/2023The new bridge over the Strait of Messina could cause a hemorrhage of ships scaling the port of Gioia Tauro
A reduction in maritime traffic between 11% and 17% is possible, but also a lot more substantial




26/06/2023Maersk orders to Yangzijiang Shipbuilding six dual-fuel container ships from 9,000 teu to green methanol
They will be taken over in 2026 and 2027




23/06/2023Spanish shipowners are urging the competitiveness of the national fleet to be revived with the reform of the ECN
Boluda: The average age of ships has risen to 17 years




23/06/2023Viking Line offers passengers to pay a few euros more to power biogas ships
The additional price for the Turku-Stockholm route is less than five euros




23/06/2023The new package of EU sanctions against Russia aims to target ships illegally transporting Moscow's oil
Also tight on loads transported by road




23/06/2023The American Carrix (SSA Marine) will buy the compatriot Ceres Terminals
The Jacksonville container terminal is excluded from the sale




23/06/2023The EU Commission is allocating €6.2 billion to TEN-T transport network projects
About 907 million to works involving Italy




22/06/2023Sardinia Region, meeting with shipping companies to examine the difficulties of transporting animals
Moro: some critical issues remain, but the inconvenience for operators seems destined to be mitigated




22/06/2023AD Ports replaces ICTSI in the management of the container terminal at quays 6-9 of the port of Karachi
The annual capacity will rise from 750 thousand to one million teu




22/06/2023To May the port of Algeciras has enlivened 404.568 container (- 1.0%)
In the first five months of this year the containerized trade has been of 1.933.170 teu (- 1.1%)




22/06/2023Decided quarterly decrease of -8.6% of the traffic of the goods in the French ports
Significant decrease of -19.2% in Marseille. Reduction of volumes in all product segments




22/06/2023Italy excels among the countries of the Paris MoU for PSC inspections and for detention of ships
Presented the "Annual Report 2022" of the Corps of Port Authorities - Coast Guard




21/06/2023Agreement between the Adriatic ports of Italy, Slovenia and Croatia to collaborate in the decarbonization of the sector
Conference in Trieste on "Green and intelligent ports in the Adriatic-Ionian region"




21/06/2023In 2022, volumes for the main markets transported by Kombiverkehr increased except with Southern Europe
Record revenues




21/06/2023Last year, the volume of ship dismantling around the world halved
New construction decreased by -8.6%




21/06/2023Extension of the Fincantieri-ONEX agreement to more advanced surface military ships
Agreement of the Italian navalmeccanica company with the unions on welfare




21/06/2023Dellepiane is the new president of the European Tugowners Association
He succeeds Vicente Boluda Ceballos




21/06/2023The quarterly decline in the value of FedEx's revenues was accentuated
In the period March-May they are piled to 31,9 billion dollars (- 10.1%)




21/06/2023The port authority of Genoa modifies the tender for the concession of the railway shunting service
The procedure had gone deserted




20/06/2023The towing company Boluda Towage enters the port of Hong Kong
A joint venture with CK Hutchison Holdings is established




20/06/2023Assarmatori asks the government of patriots to defend the national fleet
Messina: "the motto of this government is "do not disturb those who work" and for this we expect a lot"




20/06/2023The judiciary has ordered the detention of five ships of Siremar
The seizure follows that of three ferries of the parent company Caronte & Tourist




20/06/2023Port of Livorno, tested the new system for the digital management of container inspections
It is integrated into the Tuscan Port Community System




20/06/2023DNV buys cyber security company Nixu
The operation with a total investment of 98 million euros




20/06/2023AD Ports signs the contract for the construction and management of the new multipurpose terminal in Pointe-Noire
An investment of 500 million dollars is planned




19/06/2023In October, an international forum on the reconstruction of Ukraine, starting with infrastructure
It is organized by the Italian Chamber of Commerce for Ukraine and FederCamere




19/06/2023Website dedicated to the redevelopment of the waterfront of the port of Marina di Carrara
It was activated by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea




19/06/2023The final agreement for COSCO's entry into the German container terminal CTT was signed today
24.99% of the capital will be sold for 80 million euros




19/06/2023From November to January Costa Serena will operate cruises exclusively in India
23 will be made lasting 2-5 days




19/06/2023Livorno will have its own Higher Technical Institute for Logistics
The course, aimed at 25 graduates aged between 18 and 35, will start on October 30th




19/06/2023For T&E, European truck manufacturers are lagging behind their zero-emission targets
The environmental organisation warns that investment and production could leave the EU




19/06/2023Order to Fincantieri for a second ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Folgiero: the order testifies to the start of the recovery of orders in the sector




19/06/2023To May the traffic of the goods in the port of Valencia is diminished of the -6,2%
In the first five months of 2023 the decrease was -9.6%




19/06/2023Fire on a ferry in the Philippines
Passengers and crew were rescued without consequences




19/06/2023The new flagship of Moby entered service on the Livorno-Olbia route
In autumn it will be joined by its twin being set up in China




16/06/2023The multipurpose Trans Misr Terminal of the Egyptian port of Alexandria has been inaugurated
It is managed by CMA Terminals of the CMA CGM group




16/06/2023Angopi calls for safeguarding the continuity of the production chain in Italian ports
Highlighted the need for infrastructure adaptation




16/06/2023The AdSP of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea "postpones to September" the Piombino Logistics
The body believes that the demand for areas in the port of Piombino is oversized compared to the real needs of the company and rejects the company's claim to be the only railway operator




16/06/2023ITA Airways, green light from the Court of Auditors to the agreement with Lufthansa
The German company will acquire a stake equal to 41% of the share capital




16/06/2023Ok of the Region to the direct connection of the Trieste Campo Marzio railway station and the Molo VII of the Julian port
The project is included in the PNRR




16/06/2023Last month the traffic of the goods in the port of Barcelona is diminished of the -10,0%
Fifth consecutive month of decline




16/06/2023The La Spezia National School of Transport and Logistics starts the selection of eight port terminal operators
The course will start in September




16/06/2023Terminali Italia has obtained the authorization of the new fast corridor between the port of La Spezia and the terminal of Segrate
The railway terminal in Bagnolo Mella has become part of the network managed by the FS group company




16/06/2023Confitarma signs a framework agreement with UNITELMA Sapienza University
Activated a scientific, didactic and training collaboration




16/06/2023MPC Container Ships buys five portacontainer with an average capacity of 1.850 teu
The total purchase price is $136.4 million




15/06/2023MSC Cruises confirms the goal of net-zero emissions from its maritime activities by 2050
On the next ship "MSC World America" the systems to virtually eliminate methane from the engines




15/06/2023CMA CGM includes the port of Salerno in the Nord Europa-East Med service
It will be scaled in the northbound relationship




15/06/2023The AdSP of the Northern Tyrrhenian won the last battle in the war against hackers
Neutralized the effects of DDoS attacks




15/06/2023CLIA highlights the cruise industry's extraordinary commitment to reducing global emissions
The association partly agrees with T&E: it is necessary - he explains - that the authorities prioritize the supply on a scale of renewable fuels and the installation of terrestrial electricity infrastructure




15/06/2023To May the traffic of the container in the port of Hong Kong is dropped of -18,1%
In the first five months of 2023 the reduction was -13.3%




15/06/2023Reached a preliminary agreement on the renewal of the contract of the dock workers of the US West Coast
This was announced by ILWU and PMA




15/06/2023Confitarma, good clarification on how to renew the certificates of training of seafarers
Mattioli: the simplification of administrative obligations is a necessity that can no longer be postponed




15/06/2023T&E points out that the only way to reduce cruise emissions is to use cold ironing and clean fuels
The environmental organization denounces again the damage to the climate produced by the use of LNG




14/06/2023The entry into force of the EU border control regulation could bring Europe's passenger ports to their knees
ESPO urges the postponement of the application of the rules, not before the end of 2024, which should be progressive




14/06/2023MSC Cruises lists the ports where its ships can connect to the shore electricity grid
The company urges Italian ports of call to equip themselves




14/06/2023The dredging works of the mouth of the port of San Benedetto del Tronto are underway
The intervention responds to the requests of local operators of the fishing fleet




14/06/2023Last April the traffic of the goods in the port of Ravenna is increased of +9.5%
As of May 2023, the preliminary balance is 2.5 million tonnes, the second highest volume in the last 22 years




14/06/2023Metrocargo Italia is building a new warehouse in Arquata Scrivia
The area of 4,000 square meters will double at the beginning of next year




14/06/2023Another month of double-digit percentage drop in container traffic for the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
In May, volumes decreased by -19.5% and -14.9% respectively




14/06/2023To May the traffic of the goods in the port of Singapore has grown of +1.9%
In the first five months of 2023 an increase of +0.5% has been marked




14/06/2023Friday in Palermo a conference on "Maritime infrastructures: works and services for security in ports"
It is organized by Angopi




13/06/2023To May the traffic of the goods in the Russian ports has grown of +10%
In the first five months of the 2023 they are enlivened 379,0 million tons of cargos (+11.2%)




13/06/2023Port of Salerno, proclaimed the state of agitation of precarious workers Intempo
Request the activation of the cooling and conciliation table




13/06/2023In the second trimester of the 2023 connections of the Italian ports to the network of the containerized marine services have grown of +3.8%
The only reduction in connections was recorded from the port of Ravenna




13/06/2023ANAMA's disappointment for the ban on the expansion of the Cargo City at Malpensa airport
Albertini: serious absence of a systemic vision of politics to support the development of the logistics system and international trade




13/06/2023Italian exports are growing in the Centre, while they are falling in the North-West, North-East, South and islands
Istat snapshot of cyclical and trend changes relating to the first quarter of this year




13/06/2023At Mercitalia Shunting and Dinazzano Po the railway maneuvers in the port of Ravenna
The new concession, with a duration of five years, has a total value of 38 million euros




13/06/2023Assigned the extraordinary maintenance works of the docks and squares of the port of Augusta
Soon the call for tenders for the construction of cold ironing plants




12/06/2023Fincantieri has signed a service contract for German submarines
It will last five years and includes interventions on call




12/06/2023The Grimaldi group selected as the preferred bidder for the acquisition of 67% of the Port Authority of Heraklion
Submitted an offer worth 80 million euros




12/06/2023Federlogistica invites to accelerate the digitalization of logistics and ports
Among the proposed actions, push many Port System Authorities, especially in the South, to equip themselves with Port Community Systems




12/06/2023The Ukrainian Grain Association proposes two alternative routes to Europe for Ukrainian wheat exports
I call for subsidising the European railway companies that transport them and for a corridor to be established in Romanian territorial waters




12/06/2023Pasquale Legora de Feo will be the new president of Uniport
He will succeed Federico Barbera. The candidacy will be proposed at the shareholders' meeting on 3 July




12/06/2023Tradelog entrusts Metrocargo Italia with new intermodal traffic between France and Italy
It involves the transport of silo containers filled with anhydride powder




12/06/2023Accelleron adapts turbocharger design to the decarbonization needs of shipping
The replacement of the rotor sub-assembly takes place at a single port call of the ship




12/06/2023In July, the value of transit rights in the Turkish Straits will increase
Last autumn, Turkey decided to update it every year
12/06/2023Una squadra della Brigata S. Marco è intervenuta per bloccare clandestini armati a bordo di una nave ro-ro
La “Galata Seaways” è ripartita ieri dal porto di Napoli ed è attesa oggi a Sète




09/06/2023The U.S. Chamber of Commerce urges Biden to intervene to unblock negotiations on jobs in West Coast ports
Clark: A major job outage in Los Angeles and Long Beach would cost nearly half a billion dollars a day, and a larger strike would cost a billion




09/06/2023Agreement the Italian and Mauritanian maritime clusters
It was signed by the Federation of the Sea, Cluster BIG and Cluster Maritime Mauritanien




09/06/2023Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL continued to decline in sales in May
However, the trend seems to signal the end of the cycle of rapid growth and decrease of the last two years




09/06/2023Webuild, laid about 100,000 tons of gravel for the new breakwater of Genoa
Two ships transport 3,000 tons of material per day from Piombino




09/06/2023The AdSP of the Strait can reactivate the tender for the identification of the concessionaires of the two ferry terminals in the port of Messina
Mega: although it is necessary to repeat the whole procedure, we are satisfied with the result of the administrative judgment that has clarified the correctness of the contested notices




09/06/2023The first ship of Diamond Line's PNX service landed in Vado
The line connects Italy with Turkey through the port of Piraeus




08/06/2023Filt, Fit and Uilt consider the government's first measures on maritime transport to be positive
They urge reconsideration of allocating resources for staff training to workers




08/06/2023Pasquale Russo is the new president of Conftrasporto
He succeeds the historic "number one" Paolo Uggè




08/06/2023Thales opens a new Integrated Support Centre at the La Spezia Arsenal
The goal is to strengthen the partnership with the Italian Navy




08/06/2023In 2022, the incidence of transport costs on the value of goods exported and imported from Italy rose for the third consecutive year
This is highlighted by the latest survey by the Bank of Italy on international transport




08/06/2023The christening of MSC Euribia will take place today in Copenhagen
MSC Cruises' 22nd ship will be deployed in Northern Europe




08/06/2023CMA CGM increases its presence in the Spanish port market
Acquired 49% of COSCO Shipping Ports (Spain) Holdings




08/06/2023On June 20 in Rome will be held the annual assembly of Assarmatori
It will be attended by four ministers




08/06/2023The Swiss SBB CFF FFS regains full control of the Cargo subsidiary
Bought 35% of the capital in the hands of Swiss Combi. Muhm appointed new member of the Group Executive Board for Freight Traffic




07/06/2023The Court of Auditors wand the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic
The administrative and managerial unification of the ports of Venice and Chioggia is still incomplete




07/06/2023Fratelli Cosulich rents a LNG bettolina to the Dutch Titan
It has a capacity of 8,200 cubic meters. It will be used in Europe




07/06/2023Panfido renews the concession of towing services in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
The new contract has a duration of 15 years




07/06/2023In Genoa the largest photovoltaic system built by private individuals in port areas in Italy
It was installed by the shipyard Amico & Co. with an investment of about one million euros




07/06/2023By 2030, a new cruise ship powered by electricity, wind and solar energy will be ready
The project was presented today by the Norwegian Hurtigruten and is implemented together with 11 other partners including VARD




07/06/2023APM Terminals extends to 2033 the contract for the management of the container terminal of the port of Kalundborg
The activity was launched in March 2021




07/06/2023The Committee of the Western Ligurian AdSP urges to recognize the refreshments to the hauliers promised after the collapse of Morandi bridge
The first notes of variation to the 2023 Forecast Budget of the port authority have been approved




06/06/2023Gaudenzio Parenti appointed Director General of ANCIP
He is a legal expert in the maritime-port field and a lecturer in Transport Law




06/06/2023Three ferries of Caronte & Tourist and assets for 29 million were seized
The company expresses full confidence in the work of the judiciary, trusting that this time the suitability of the ships will be ascertained




06/06/2023Shipping must protect IT systems, but also and in particular OT systems, from cyber risks
A DNV survey reveals that the industry is lagging behind with investments and measures for cybersecurity




06/06/2023Port of Civitavecchia, increase in the surcharge on goods to finance the further extension of the rampart
The former Privilege area will be dedicated to logistics




06/06/2023Uilt urges a preventive confrontation with the social partners on the reform of port legislation
Resume as soon as possible - urge Tarlazzi and Odone - the permanent discussion table on ports




06/06/2023Kuehne+Nagel will buy South Africa's Moran Cargo
It specializes in the shipping of perishable products




06/06/2023Giampieri has been confirmed as president of Assoporti
Among the next challenges - it has recalled - the review of the law of reform of the port legislation




06/06/2023A commission will begin to analyse the issues of port reform
The creation of the body was voted yesterday by the National Coordination Conference of the Port System Authorities




06/06/2023The exceptional growth trend of oil tanker transits allows the Suez Canal to set a new historical record of monthly maritime traffic
In April it was crossed by 2,298 ships (+19.1%)




05/06/2023Confitarma applauds the entry into force of the new provisions for chief engineers
Gavarone: simplifies life for shipping companies and maritime workers




05/06/2023Inaugurated the new cruise terminal of the Indian port of Chennai
Next year is expected the completion of three more cruise landings




05/06/2023X-Press Feeders orders six dual-fuel container ships from 1,250 teu
They will be built by China's CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding




05/06/2023Katoen Natie buys Belgium's Crossport
The company has logistics areas with a capacity of 120 thousand square meters near the port of Ghent




05/06/2023In April, there was a significant drop in freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Decreases of -7.4% and -6.8% respectively were recorded




05/06/2023Fraudulent mechanism for tax evasion and social security implemented by a logistics company in Pavia
Employed 138 irregular workers and evasion of VAT and direct taxes for over 1.6 million




05/06/2023The management of cargo traffic at Genoa airport has been entrusted to the city's freight forwarders
Giachero (Spediporto): it is essential to relaunch the cargo sector




05/06/2023Switzerland will subsidise the rolling motorway between Fribourg and Novara until 2028
Measures will be introduced to make the Swiss merchant shipping flag more attractive




05/06/2023At the end of the month APM Terminals will leave the management of the container terminal of Itajaí
The Superintendência do Porto will try to implement a new transitional solution pending the call for tenders issued by the federal government




05/06/2023The Japanese ONE has taken delivery of its first portacontainer from 24.000 teu
Five more ships of the same capacity built by Imabari Shipbuilding and Japan Marine United Corporation will follow




05/06/2023An oil tanker's machine failure in the Suez Canal did not stop traffic in the waterway
The "Seavigour" transports crude oil from Russia to China




05/06/2023European combined transport declined slightly in 2022
Historical record of national volumes, while international traffic decreased by -0.5%




05/06/2023FEPORT discussed the effects of EU climate rules on ports and terminal operators
Highlighted the need for European governments to transpose the directive on minimum corporate taxation to avoid distortions caused by tonnage taxes




05/06/2023The national contract of moorers and boatmen has been renewed
Average economic increase of 175 euros




05/06/2023Conference in Genoa on the state of implementation of the National Logistics Platform
Organized by Federlogistica and Conftrasporto-Confcommercio, it will be held next Monday




05/06/2023GEODIS has bought Switzerland's International Transport & Shipping
In 2022, it had a turnover of 58 million Swiss francs




01/06/2023Livorno, air quality monitoring campaign in the city areas adjacent to the port ones
The survey campaign will last 240 days




01/06/2023Renewal of the concession to PSA Venice
It will have a duration of 25 years. Planned investments pairs 78.6 million euros and a growth of traffic up to 500 thousand teu. Concession to Veneta Cementi




01/06/2023Agreement of Fincantieri in Canada to propose the patrol boat "Vigilance" for the Royal Canadian Navy
Two initiatives to commemorate Giuseppe Bono




01/06/2023For its decarbonization, shipping must not rely too heavily on e-fuels
The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping warns against considering the availability and future prices of electrofuels




01/06/2023On June 30th in Genoa will take place the second edition of the Youngster Shipping Summer Party
The event is promoted by Assagenti




01/06/2023The EU Commission presents five legislative proposals on maritime safety and the prevention of marine pollution from ships
The aim is also to align European standards with international regulations




01/06/2023The hauliers denounce the blocking of actions to improve the operation of trucks in the port of La Spezia
Perhaps - accuse the trade associations - it is the desire to maintain the status quo




01/06/2023Fincantieri will build the third NFS submarine of the Italian Navy
The first two boats will be delivered in 2027 and 2029




01/06/2023ABB designs a whaletail for powering small and medium-sized ships
The first prototype will be available in 2025
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.
La Spezia
The decree assigning the negotiated procedure for the stipulation of the framework agreement was signed today.
Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.
Singapore
Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day
Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it
Victoria
The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%
Paris
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.
BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing
Copenhagen/London
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%
Genoa
The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.
After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz
Naples
Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz
Islamabad/Tehran
Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters
Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.
Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.
Naples
Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.
Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company
Rome
DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi
Charlotte/Los Angeles
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.
Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.
Rome
Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.
US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network
Wellesley/New York/Montreal
It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA
Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports
Constance
FEPORT urges it
The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.
Measured
Project for a new bulk terminal
Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
London
Call for an immediate cessation of attacks
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.
Long Beach
The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026
The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.
Bern
From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out
So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago
Paris
AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Istanbul
The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers
Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.
Taipei
At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs
US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman
Tampa
The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.
ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform
Brussels
The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.
US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello
Tampa/New Delhi/London
Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization
Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region
Southampton/Muscat
One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.
Civitavecchia
Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%
A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
Exchange of gunfire with the security team on board the ship
Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route
Copenhagen
Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs
ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy
Brussels
The central role of port facilities confirmed
CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.
London
Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).
Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.
Ismailia
They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster
Luxembourg
However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives
ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports
Brussels
Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances
Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.
Luxembourg
What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints
Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea
Sana'a
A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Geneva
This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
Genoa
Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.
The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.
Rome
Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.
US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger
Milan/Dallas/Austin
Artificial intelligence plays a leading role
Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026
Brussels
UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz
Rotterdam/Aracruz
The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame
Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.
Rome
Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art
WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels
Edinburgh
According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market
French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America
Nantes
The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment
EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force
Brussels
The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023
The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.
Geneva/Rome
All crew members were unharmed.
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%
Bremen
Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)
MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)
Odessa
It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.
The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.
London
Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.
Naples
Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.
Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.
Brussels
Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic
With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.
Tarragona
Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.
In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record
Alexandria, Egypt
Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024
The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.
Rome
Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector
A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.
Brussels
Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.
Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.
Genoa
Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.
ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.
Brussels
The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.
New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag
Bern
A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad
Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.
Shanghai
The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.
In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%
Paris
Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med
Tangier
In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Beijing
Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).
Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions
Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship
Naples
Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
Marseille
Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping
The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC
New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted
London
It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years
UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025
Brussels
The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.
Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.
Trieste/Pouancé
Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units
After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss
Haifa
In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)
The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.
Washington
The arrest of the marketing director of Singamas in France on April 14 was made public.
EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States
Strasbourg/Brussels
An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced
FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.
Bern
A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected
IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025
London
The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).
Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.
Paris/Frankfurt/Havana
Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions
International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.
Klaipeda
It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.
Bologna/Bentivoglio
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport
Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.
Milan/Trieste
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology
In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment
Rome
Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.
RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment
Genoa
Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability
Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)
Piraeus
Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only
The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.
Genoa
Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president
Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.
Rome
Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels
Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos
Marseille
The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders
Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard
San Vendemiano
One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division
Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.
Rome
He led the port authority for over eight years
ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.
Singapore
In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona
The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.
Suape
It will become operational in the second half of this year
Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong
Singapore/Hong Kong
Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel
Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers
Milan
Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.
Savona
The certificate must be renewed every five years.
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.
Hamburg/Monfalcone
With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%
Palermo
Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.
The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.
Barcelona
Set a series of conditions
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel
Trieste
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.
Miami
Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers
Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector
London
Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)
Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform
Rome
At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.
Venice
The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee
The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators
Genoa
The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%
London
More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads
Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association
Istanbul
Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president
At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.
Genoa
The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater
In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +2.5% is expected in May
Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027
Nanjing
Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta
Bucharest
The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.
HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.
Athens
It was released from the Korean Naval Register
Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships
Athens
They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.
WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense
Trieste
Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored
Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector
Procida
Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis
Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival
Genoa
Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory
Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies
Athens
Option for four additional units
Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH
Genoa
A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot
Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company
Geneva
Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy
Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement
Athens
The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels
AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura
Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi
The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.
Livorno
Unanimous approval from the Management Committee
Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM
Haifa
He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.
Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.
Genoa
The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028
The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.
The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028
Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.
Ancona
Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization
Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated
Livorno
Investment exceeding 23 million euros
The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.
Civitavecchia
New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist
Verona
Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock
Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry
Naples
Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship
Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.
Civitavecchia
The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines
In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.
Oslo
Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.
Olbia
Green light from the Management Committee
The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.
Saint Anthony
The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.
In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)
Genoa
Net profit up 30%
The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.
Marina di Carrara
Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.
Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.
Venice
This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist
Tallinn
Contract worth 49.93 million euros
In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)
Madrid
Cruise passengers down by -18.4%
Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April
Valencia
In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again
Athens
Net profit down 24.0%
International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting
Cagliari
Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco
The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance
BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.
Milan/Naples
Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"
ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain
Al Muharraq/Alang
First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation
SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard
Santiago
They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.
Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong
In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.
Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.
Rome
In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km
Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt
Ismailia
Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.
Barcelona/Algeciras
Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.
The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.
Islamabad
The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC
In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues
Madrid
Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)
Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.
Hoofddorp
In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.
Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year
Wiesbaden
With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.
Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.
Rome
Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.
After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown
Madrid
This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.
AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics
Colony
The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.
The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association
Genoa/Rome
Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value
$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire
Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi
Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC
Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships
Taipei
They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International
Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months
Busan
The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.
In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%
Ljubljana
In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)
The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.
Verona
Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk
Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund
Genoa
Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business
Monk
The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera
Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport
Nola/Milan
Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies
Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports
Podgorica
The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.
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