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October 2023




31/10/2023The Management Committee of the AdSP Ligure Eastern has approved the forecast budget 2024
Ok also to the three-year plan of the works and to the three-year plan of services and supplies




31/10/2023Ok of the AdSP Management Committee of the Southern Tirreno and Ionio at the forecast budget and the POT 2024-2026
Alessandro Guerri designated Acting General Secretary




31/10/2023FEPORT believes that the abolition of the CBER will result in a legal vacuum that will leave free field to large shipowner alliances
The smaller carriers could be discouraged from operating in European markets due to the additional administrative burden. Call on the EU Commission to establish clear limits on the behaviour of major alliances




31/10/2023Renewal of the social charges of the Union Utents and Operators of the Port of Ravenna
New president is Luca Minardi




31/10/2023Approved the prediction budget of the AdSP of the Northern Tirreno North
The POT 2024-2026 expects expenditure of 460 million euros




31/10/2023Wärtsilä records a sensitive growth of orders in the naval segment
In the third quarter of this year, the company's net turnover grew by 1% percent




31/10/2023ITF and JNG, Ukrainian seafarers will be able to ask for repatriation if their ship is directed towards Russian waters or ports
Provided for the reemployment of the worker or the payment of compensation




31/10/2023In the July-September quarter, ONE revenue fell by -62.1% percent
Net profit was 187 million (-96.6%)




31/10/2023Germany's Meyer will acquire 50% percent of the ship design company C-Job Naval Architects
The Dutch company was founded in 2007




31/10/2023The COSCO Group's quarterly financial performance is still in sharp decline
Stable the volumes of containers carried by the fleet in the July-September period




31/10/2023The AGCM authorizes the Italian Investment Fund to acquire up to 33% percent of RINA
"The concentration does not appear to be suitable to significantly impede competition," the Antitrust watchman said




30/10/2023Hapag-Lloyd includes the port of Alexandria in Egypt in the rotation of the Adriatic Sea Express
The African approx will be scaled up from next month




30/10/2023Brothers Cosulich acquires a stake in the Ciscato & Company
The vicentine company was founded in 1986




30/10/2023Freight traffic rises in the port of Taranto in the third quarter
In the July-September period, four million tons of cargo (+ 17.5%) were handled




30/10/2023CIMC, the production of new containers has hit the lowest since 2009
In the July-September period, the Chinese company made its 242mila (-34%)




30/10/2023In the third quarter export and import of Italy with extra-EU countries, they scored -1.4% percent and -31.3% percent
In September 2023 the trade balance is positive and +2.780 million




30/10/2023The containerized maritime carrier ONE communicates the planned entity of the ETS surcharge
They will be applied from the beginning of 2024 to coincide with the inclusion of shipping in the EU ETS




30/10/2023Mattioli (Confitarma) : Without a corrective to the inclusion of shipping in the ETS, the EU is likely to contradict itself by engaging in a damaging modal back shift
The policy of doing so should not just be the policy of making laws but the politics of doing things, " he said. Salvini envisages the commissioning of all the AdSP, disposition that according to Uilt and Filt will throw the sector into chaos




27/10/2023Fincantieri-Leonardo agreement to cooperate in the underwater sector
Among the objectives, also the protection of strategic submarine networks




27/10/2023AdSP of the Sardinia Sea, approved the forecast budget 2024
The three-year programme includes 2024-2026 million euros of works for works of more than 460 million euros




27/10/2023Ports of the Central Adriatic, PNRR funding for the development of agri-food logistics
Allocated by the Ministry of Agriculture funds for 9.2 million euros




27/10/2023Filt Cgil, the government cancels the draft of the article that penalises seafaring workers
It would penalise a world of work that was already badly damaged, " the union said




27/10/2023In the July-September period, the traffic of goods in Albanian ports increased by 88.1% percent
Passenger in growth of 19.7% percent




27/10/2023Spain's Rafael Fernandez will be the new president of the ISSA
The first January will take place in Saeed Al Malik




27/10/2023EU Regulation includes Tanger Med and Port Said in the list of ports of transhipment of neighboring containers
It was published today in the "Official Gazette of the European Union"




27/10/2023At the beginning of 2024, ONE will inaugurate a new India / Pakistan-Middle East-Mediterranean service
In Italy he will approve in Genoa




27/10/2023A Uniport delegation met with the Minister for Civil Protection and the Policies of the Sea
The association reiterated doubts about the possibility of transforming the Port System Authority into a company for shares




27/10/2023Kuehne + Nagel has opened a new branch in Turin
Focus on transport services by land




27/10/2023China's Sinotrans-led expeditions are growing
The increase in volumes transported by rail was particularly accentuated




26/10/2023AdSP of the Straits, approved the forecast budget 2024
It also agreed to the three-year programme of works 2024/2026 and biennial services and purchases 2024/2025




26/10/2023Started the comparison for the renewal of the Ccnl of the shipowner industry
The contract covers over 70mila workers




26/10/2023In the third quarter UPS revenues fell by -12.8% percent
Net profit was 1.13 billion (-56.4%)




26/10/2023New historical record of international goods handled by Chinese seaports
In the July-September period of this year they amounted to 1.16 billion tonnes (+ 12.8%)




26/10/2023The port of Venice has been equipped with a work simulator in confined spaces
It was installed in Porto Marghera




26/10/2023Royal Caribbean records record quarterly financial and operational performance
Liberty : Further acceleration of demand and bookings are expected to be at levels never reached previously




26/10/2023The secretary-general of the AdSP of the South Tyrrhenes and Ionian has resigned
The institution maintains that the remission of the assignment is not related to the decision of the Anticorruption on the revocation of the assignment to the Rpct manager




26/10/2023317 million race to implement the reorganization of the areas and activities of the ports of Augusta and Catania
A new maritime station will be carried out in the port etneo




26/10/2023Baker Hughes presents a plan of investments in the Calabrian ports of Corigliano and Vibo Valentia
The total estimated investment for the two projects is around 60 million euros




26/10/2023Cargotec is experiencing a decline in quarterly revenue growth and a decline in orders
In the July-September period, the value of the new committes decreased by -20.3% percent




26/10/2023Land, vegetation and special waste used for the construction of the dam of the port of Moltoast
Enrolled in the survey register nine people and two companies




26/10/2023In the third quarter, container traffic in South Korean ports grew by 5.5% percent
The overall volume of goods decreased by -3.9% percent




25/10/2023In 2022 the turnover of the main Italian container terminals grew by 19.8% percent
This in the face of a 2.7% per cent increase in the volumes of cargoes handled




25/10/2023HGK Shipping buys the tanker container fleet of the Köppen
The transaction, which includes a thousand containers, also includes intermodal services




25/10/2023In the third quarter the port of Algeciras has handled 1.2 million containers (-1.7%)
Stable the share of transshipped containers




25/10/2023Contraction of intermodal traffic at the Interport of Bologna
In the July-September period, a drop of -12.9% percent of trucks and -38.2% percent of trains




25/10/2023In the July-September period, Konecranes ' revenues grew by 13.6% percent
In the port segment, the increase in revenue was 37.1% percent




25/10/2023Negative the quarterly financial performance of Kuehne + Nagel
In the July-September period, net revenue fell by -45.5% percent




24/10/2023The MSC Group will build and operate the new cruise terminal at the Port of Messina
The concession will have a duration of 21 years




24/10/2023In the third quarter, the port of Antwerp-Bruges experienced a -7% drop in the volume of goods handled
Vandermeiren: Indicators do not yet show any improvement for the foreseeable future




24/10/2023In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -13.1%
In September, a decrease of -5.1%




24/10/2023In the third quarter, container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by -7.7%
In September, it marked an increase of +5.4%




24/10/2023The Council of the EU endorses the revision of the EU's Maritime Security Strategy
In three years' time, the results will be evaluated




24/10/2023A joint venture between DSV and NEOM involving an investment of ten billion dollars
It will provide logistics services to the creation of a smart city in the northeast of Saudi Arabia




24/10/2023A ship sinks in the North Sea. Many are missing
The general freighter "Verity" sank after a collision with the bulk carrier "Polesie"




24/10/2023Turkey's Arkas Logistics has acquired 80% of India's Fretlog
The Mumbai-based company provides end-to-end logistics services




24/10/2023CBRE is looking for the manager of the new intermodal hub for cold logistics in Trieste
It will become operational by the end of next year




24/10/2023MSC has published the offer to buy HHLA's shares
The acceptance period will end at midnight on November 20th




23/10/2023In Barcelona, the expansion of the airport clashes with the development of the port
The president of the Port Authority denounces that the federation of companies has not listened to the warnings of the port




23/10/2023MSC Cruises makes changes to the itineraries of several ships in the fleet due to the war in the Middle East
Currently, the activity of six ships is affected




23/10/2023Vard (Fincantieri Group) will build two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels
One will be made in Romania, the second in Vietnam




23/10/2023In the third quarter, the port of Valencia handled 1.2 million containers (-7.8%)
In the first nine months of 2023, these loads decreased by -10.1%




23/10/2023UniCredit wants a stake in Greece's Alpha Bank, which is also active in the shipping sector
Offer to the Hellenic Financial Stability Fund, which holds 9% of the holding company




23/10/2023In the third quarter, cargo traffic in the Port of Rotterdam decreased by -7.2%
Reduction in the volumes of almost all major product categories. The drop in landings is more pronounced




23/10/2023Eni will import liquefied natural gas from Qatar through the Piombino terminal
Up to 1.5 billion cubic meters per year are expected to be supplied




23/10/2023DP World has been assigned the management of one of the two container terminals at the port of Dar es Salaam
The Tanzania Ports Authority is looking for another operator for the second terminal




23/10/2023The Libyan government intends to activate the Zone contiguous to territorial waters under UNCLOS
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea has not yet been ratified by the African state




20/10/2023Evergreen's partnership with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for the production of e-fuels
CIP is building and developing wind farms in Taiwan




20/10/2023Fincantieri is a co-founding member of the Venice World Capital of Sustainability Foundation
Participation in the development of a hydrogen valley in Porto Marghera




20/10/2023Federagenti, for ports a strong collaboration and interaction between public and private is necessary
Saints: to determine and eliminate overlapping competences




20/10/2023Shipping agents will work with Harbour Masters on the European Maritime Single Window
Agreement with the aim of reducing the time of administrative processes




20/10/2023The contract assigning 67% of the Port Authority of Igoumenitsa to Grimaldi has been signed
Mitsotakis: Greece is becoming an important partner in strategic agreements and a field of large international investments




20/10/2023Last month, container traffic at the Port of Long Beach picked up again
New record for the total handled in September




20/10/2023In Hamburg, an increase in port fees has been decided
Average inflation increase of +6.5% since January 1st




20/10/2023Maersk signs the world's first contract to convert a container ship to methanol
The works will be carried out in the Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Xinya Shipyard Co




19/10/2023Quarterly decline of -17.7% in Swiss exports to Italy
Imports increased by +8.6%




19/10/2023Hapag-Lloyd and Norsul form a joint venture for cabotier maritime transport in Brazil
It will start operating in the first quarter of next year




19/10/2023A meeting between an Egyptian delegation and the Port Authority of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea was held in Livorno
A memorandum of understanding with the port of Damietta is expected to be signed soon




19/10/2023In the first six months, 19.2 million tonnes of goods (-5.2%) passed through the Swiss Alps
Road transport fell by -2.7% and rail transport fell by -6.0%




19/10/2023Deutsche Bahn sells Arriva to private equity firm I Squared Capital
The German railway group will focus on the development of domestic services




19/10/2023In the third quarter, container traffic in Russian ports increased by +37.2%
In domestic airports, Global Ports' terminals handled 241 thousand TEUs (+19.3%)
News from the Companies
19/10/2023Inaugurato il Palermo Marina Yachting
È uno dei più importanti interventi di rigenerazione urbana realizzati a Palermo dal dopoguerra




18/10/2023ALIS celebrates its seven years of life by welcoming new directors and new members
On 14 and 15 November, the assembly of the association and the States General of Transport and Logistics will be held in Rome




18/10/2023The EU Commission enlists European ports in the fight against drug trafficking
The aim is to increase the resilience of ports to criminal infiltration




18/10/2023Matteo Gasparato has been reconfirmed as president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti
Among the objectives, the completion of the legislative process of the reform of the framework law on freight terminals




18/10/2023A report highlights that there are insufficient orders for ships suitable for decarbonizing shipping
Regulations and incentives to support shipowners in adapting their fleets are called for




18/10/2023In the third quarter, ABB's revenues grew by +7.6%
Positive development of demand in the maritime-port sector




17/10/2023Agostinelli: today the entire Region has rallied around its port and its workers
Flash mob to highlight the negative impact of the current wording of the EU ETS Directive




17/10/2023Increase in transit rights in the Suez Canal
Increase of +5% for bulk carriers, general cargo, ro-ro and +15% for other types of ships




17/10/2023Conference on "The proposal for the reform of the Union Customs Code"
Organized by Fedespedi, it will be held on October 24 in Milan




17/10/2023In August, cargo traffic in the port of Ravenna fell by -10.9%
In the first eight months of 2023, the decline was -5.6%




17/10/2023Changes in the management structure of Costa Cruises
They will be implemented next month




17/10/2023DFDS proceeds with the sale and leaseback of three ro-ro vessels
They were bought for €196 million by fund manager Navigare Capital




17/10/2023Port of Ravenna, agreement for the improvement of the contractual conditions of temporary workers
It was signed by Felsa Cisl, Nidil Cgil, Uiltemp, Intempo and Cooperativa Portuale




17/10/2023Central Adriatic PSA - CDP Agreement for projects under the InvestEU Programme
The goal is the realization of a series of strategic works in the port of Ancona




17/10/2023With the ruling on SECH-PSA the State Council confirms that the competition is being implemented "in an area of greater geographical breadth than the single port airport."
The appeal of Spinelli, which has however been rejected in the merits, declared admissible




17/10/2023Salvini: the bridge over the Strait starts. It is not clear what the initial allocation is
There is every intention - said the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport - to open the construction site in summer 2024




16/10/2023Pichetto, the government has called for corrective measures so that the EU ETS does not damage many European ports, especially Italian ones
The corrective mechanism identified to date - the minister underlined - is absolutely not sufficient




16/10/2023In the third quarter, container traffic handled by COSCO Shipping Ports grew by +2.1%
In the first nine months of 2023, the increase was +0.6%




16/10/2023Unioncamere Calabria joins the alarm on the possible consequences of EU Directive 959/2023 on the future of the port of Gioia Tauro
Tramontana: they would be relevant on an economic, employment and logistical level not only regionally, but for the entire country




16/10/2023Italian ports are preparing to close 2023 with a new record of cruise passengers
According to Risposte Turismo, 12.9 million passengers will be handled. In the three-year period 2024-2026, about 1.6 billion will be invested in ports for cruises




16/10/2023The Sicilian Region says it is ready to invest over one billion for the construction of the bridge over the Strait
This figure largely comes from resources from the new 2021-2027 FSC programming




16/10/2023Container traffic at the Port of Hong Kong fell by -14.0% in the third quarter
In the first nine months of 2023, the decline was -14.8%




16/10/2023E-fuels are essential for the decarbonization of shipping
A survey highlights opportunities and problems for their use and dissemination




16/10/2023MOL also chooses Starlink to increase the efficiency of ships' internet connectivity
By March, the system will initially be installed on 140 units of the fleet




16/10/2023The ports of Rijeka and Busan sign an MoU
The impulse to traffic in the Croatian airport is expected from 2025 by the entry into service of the Maersk terminal




16/10/2023In the third trimester of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the port of Singapore is increased of +1.7%
The container has been pairs to almost ten million teu (+3.7%)




13/10/2023Cassa Depositi e Prestiti adheres to the Poseidon Principles
The international agreement promotes the decarbonisation of maritime transport




13/10/2023The IRU and European road haulage associations are calling on Brussels to take action to resolve the Brenner road blocks
The European Shippers' Council joined the call




13/10/2023Costa Cruises celebrates its 75th anniversary
A series of events is scheduled in Genoa




13/10/2023Assogasliquidi, LNG and bioLNG essential for the decarbonization of shipping
Arzà: we cannot ignore the use of all the solutions offered by alternative fuels and biofuels




13/10/2023Increment of +6.1% of quarterly traffic in Russian ports
Growth of dry goods and decrease in liquid cargoes




13/10/2023In the third trimester the traffic of the goods in the Turkish ports is diminished of the -3,3%
Volumes to and from Italy fell by -28.6%




13/10/2023Today in Palermo the new waterfront of Palermo Marina Yachting is inaugurated
The intervention involved a total area of over 40 thousand square meters




13/10/2023Record number of participants at the Shipbrokers Shipagents Dinner in Assagenti
3,500 guests including entrepreneurs, agents, shipowners, professionals and brokers from five continents




13/10/2023MSC updates the EU ETS surcharge estimates taking into account the gradual application of the rule
The value of the nicknames will be updated monthly




12/10/2023Signed the interministerial decree that renews the Marebonus
Funds of 125 million euros for the period 2022-2026




12/10/2023Assarmatori, insert an "insularity clause" in EU legislation on maritime transport
It is necessary - the association recalled - to urgently review the ETS directive to avoid the risks of relocation of traffic




12/10/2023Wallenius Wilhelmsen installs new bulbs on the bows of ships to reduce fuel consumption and emissions
They are designed to work best at lower drafts and speeds




12/10/2023The Japanese MOL launches the new cruise brand Mitsui Ocean Cruises
Initial fleet of two ships: the "Nippon Maru" and the "Mitsui Ocean Fuji" (formerly "Seabourn Odyssey")




12/10/2023Kim Pong will succeed Chong Meng as CEO of PSA International
Nelson Quek will assume the role of regional CEO for Southeast Asia




12/10/2023Maersk ships will be equipped with Starlink's satellite internet connectivity
Commissioning by the first quarter of 2024




12/10/2023In the first eight months of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the Croatian ports is dropped of -1,1%
Passengers to and from abroad have increased of +27.3%




12/10/2023Africa Global Logistics (MSC group) has been awarded the management of the multipurpose terminal of the port of Lobito
Concession contract lasting twenty years




12/10/2023Tomorrow in Livorno a seminar on port work
It is mainly aimed at students of the degree courses of the Livorno University Center




12/10/2023Italian seafarers are efficient and resilient, but suffer from the repetitiveness of work
A research on the psychology of workers finds that, in addition to routine, poor support from colleagues and stress are the greatest criticalities




11/10/2023ZIM applies a premium risk war on goods to and from Israeli ports
The company announces that the ports of Ashdod, Haifa and Eilat operate normally




11/10/2023Celebration of 25 years since the acquisition of Italia Marittima by Evergreen
A ceremony will be held on October 23 in Trieste




11/10/2023The costs of European motor vehicle logistics are rising
ECG presented the latest update of the FVL Cost Index




11/10/2023European Shippers' Council, good stop to the EU regulation of exemption for containerized companies
Highlighted the increased powers granted in the US to the FMC to prevent abuses in liner shipping




11/10/2023The downward trend in revenues of Taiwanese Yang Ming and WHL goes hand in hand
In the third quarter of this year recorded decreases of -64.0% and -60.7% respectively




11/10/2023Published the calls for three projects for the area of the port system of the Strait of Messina
They are fully funded with €6.6 million




11/10/2023Bringing cruise passengers to the heart of Rome with boats on the Tiber? You can
The feasibility of the project was highlighted during a round table of the Propeller Club of Rome




11/10/2023In the third trimester of the 2023 attacks of the pirates against the ships are increased of +6%
In the first nine months of the year there were 99 accidents




11/10/2023CLECAT is satisfied that containerized shipping will be subject to general EU competition rules
In the UK, BIFA is anxious to hear the outcome of the revision of the UK CBER Regulation




10/10/2023New rail connection between Vado Gateway and Verona Porta Nuova
Make two weekly departures




10/10/2023Butler (WSC): Even without CBER regulation, VSA agreements will continue to be one of the pillars of containerized shipping
They will continue to be - he specified - absolutely legal and supported by carriers




10/10/2023The EU exemption regulation by category for consortia between containerized maritime carriers will not be extended
The rule will expire on April 25




10/10/2023On October 20 in Taranto the public assembly of Federagenti
Meeting on the theme "Porto Italia in the changing world"




10/10/2023PSA Italy-Wind Tre project for a high-performance 5G Private Network at the Genova Pra' terminal
The aim is to respond to the specific needs of a port and industrial environment




10/10/2023In Genoa, with Cool Logistics Global, the reefer market is discussed
This year the volumes transported by sea should increase by +1.5%




10/10/2023Venice Port Community, the project Channeling dell'AdSP gives an answer to the problem of access of ships to the port
Becce: we need a team spirit opposite to that of those who blindly oppose any change




10/10/2023COSCO estimates that the value of EBIT for the first nine months of 2023 decreased by -76.9%
Profit clearly down of -77.5%




09/10/2023The Sicilian Region becomes a shipowner and orders a ferry from Fincantieri
The ship will be built in the Palermo shipyard and delivered in 2026. Option for a second unit




09/10/2023The International Chamber of Shipping launches its own data collection system on the Carbon Intensity Indicator
The IMO will complete the review of the system on the assessment of the energy efficiency of ships by 1 January 2026




09/10/2023Due to the ongoing conflict, Royal Caribbean cruises do not call at Israel
Changes to the itineraries of four ships of the group




09/10/2023The significant reduction in OOCL's revenues continues
In the third trimester the container transported from the fleet they have increased of +6.7%




09/10/2023Availability of the Compagnia Portuale Livorno group to acquire shares of TDT together with other port entrepreneurs
Raugei: Concern about the continuation of a situation of uncertainty




09/10/2023Incentives of up to 22 million to promote the reduction of emissions from transport services
The annual amount covers the period 2023-2026




09/10/2023The corporate debureaucratization of Italians that feeds the bureaucracy
For the ports there is a wind of change that we do not know if it will make a difference, let everything remain as before or make things worse




09/10/2023MSC Air Cargo's flights from Italy departed
Connection Milan Malpensa - Tokyo




06/10/2023Comparison of the International Dockworkers Council on the problems of port work in Europe
Among the issues addressed, the block exemption for shipowners, the impact of the EU ETS, self-handling and the decline in traffic




06/10/2023In 2026 Fedespedi will host the FIATA World Congress in Milan
The event will be held from 6 to 9 October at the MiCO convention center




06/10/2023CMA CGM communicates its estimates of the EU ETS surcharge values
The difference with the amount of nicknames provided by Hapag-Lloyd is remarkable




06/10/2023CMA CGM will join the Renault-Volvo joint venture that will produce electric vans
Signed a non-binding agreement with the two car manufacturers to invest 120 million euros




06/10/2023Evergreen's turnover is still falling, which is still higher than pre-pandemic levels
In the third trimester of this year recorded a decrease of -57.3%




06/10/2023Conference "In the heads of seafarers: a psychological analysis of needs"
It will be held on October 11 in Genoa




06/10/2023Port-Vendres, the second port of call French for fruit and vegetables, will be managed by Compagnie Fruitière
The concession contract has a duration of 15 years




05/10/2023Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan sells half of SeaCube's capital
It will be acquired by the British Wren House




05/10/2023Quarterly growth in ship transits in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
In the period June-September the increase was +9.7%




05/10/2023CIRCLE has won an EMSA tender on the Maritime Single Window
Project for Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Tunisia, Georgia, Moldova, Turkey and Ukraine




05/10/2023On October 17 at the port of Gioia Tauro the protest demonstration against the negative effects of the EU directive
Flash mob entitled "The port does not stop"




05/10/2023Port of Trieste, the tender for the connection between Pier VII and Trieste Campo Marzio station is underway
The basic tender amount is seven million euros




05/10/2023Conference on "Italian and European transport and the challenge of 2035"
It will be held on October 12 in Rome. Among the topics addressed, that of the sustainability of maritime transport




05/10/2023Spanish ports are calling for a moratorium on the application of the EU directive that taxes shipping emissions
Ibáñez: We cannot ignore the global nature of the world and reduce competitiveness at a time when Europe is going through a delicate situation




05/10/2023Joint venture of CEVA Logistics and Fnac Darty dedicated to e-commerce logistics and the SaaS market
Annual turnover of more than 200 million euros is expected




05/10/2023Ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado, incentives for early retirement of 39 CULMV and CULP workers approved
An area for the cabin for the electrification of the Palacrociere docks has been made available in Savona




04/10/2023Black smoke for the designation of the new president of Confitarma
Again missed convergence on a name




04/10/2023Assoporti and AdSP sign the declaration of intent "No Women, no panel"
The aim is to foster gender balance in panels and public events




04/10/2023A study for the EU Parliament's TRAN Committee calls for Chinese investment in European shipping to be monitored
Potential risks must be assessed primarily at EU level




04/10/2023New agreement in Egypt of Maersk to activate the production of green methanol for shipping
Planned investments of up to three billion dollars for the first phase of the project that will allow a production of 300 thousand tons




04/10/2023Tomorrow in Genoa the National Coordination Filt Cgil of the Unique Companies of Italian ports
The aim is to take stock of the organisation of work in ports




03/10/2023AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea, approved the new concessions of the shipyards San Lorenzo, Baglietto, The Italian Sea Group
Employment growth of 600 is expected




03/10/2023Started the tender for the Maritime Station of the port of Salerno
Eight-year concession contract




03/10/2023Manifesto to protect the port of Gioia Tauro from the effects of the European directive on shipping emissions
Appeal "to avoid the end of a strategic infrastructure for the future of the Region"




03/10/2023Last port of call of a cruise ship at the North Pier of the port of Barcelona
At the end of 2026, the landings at the South Pier will also be transferred to the Adasat Pier




03/10/2023Spain's Noatum buys Sesé Auto Logistics
Transaction worth 81 million euros




03/10/2023Sacchi has inaugurated its new logistics center in Desio
It was made with an investment of over 67 million euros




03/10/2023If trade unionists are the patron saints of the port, Gioia Tauro has its hours numbered
From the regional secretariats come exhortations to do not know what so that the EU directive on emissions does not penalize the airport




03/10/2023With autonomous trucks, efficiency in intermodal terminals can increase by 40%
Tests carried out in Germany as part of the ANITA project




03/10/2023Medlog's new Parisian trimodal terminal will become operational at the beginning of next autumn
The rail-river logistics hub will occupy an area of 112 thousand square meters in Bruyères-sur-Oise




02/10/2023The Court of Auditors promotes the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic for projects related to the PNRR, but the wand for having postponed others
The analysis also shows that the operating costs of the institution, which are constantly growing, reached 24.5% of current expenses, an excessively high percentage




02/10/2023CISL and UIL expressed confidence in the resumption of container traffic in La Spezia
Carro and Furletti: we appreciate and share the actions put in place in recent months by the new management of LSCT




02/10/2023MSC has signed a binding agreement to acquire 50% of Italo
The remaining half of the capital remains in the hands of Global Infrastructure Partners




02/10/2023Thyssenkrupp-Wilhelmsen joint venture for 3D printing spare parts for ships
The company will be headquartered in Singapore




02/10/2023At the end of the year Alessandro Becce will leave the position of CEO of FHP Holding Portuale
He will be replaced by Paolo Cornetto




02/10/2023The Port Authority of Thessaloniki selected as the best bidder for the acquisition of 67% of the Port Authority of Volos
An offer worth 51 million euros has been submitted




02/10/2023Fire on the ferry Cossyra sailing from Lampedusa to Porto Empedocle
The passengers have been transhipped and the ship is being towed to the port of Augusta
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Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Request for an extraordinary contribution for shipping companies in the form of a tax credit
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
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
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MEETINGS
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
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PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
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