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December 2023




29/12/2023The Mc-Kinney Møller family sells Maersk Broker to the company's executives and employees
The new company name will be MB Shipbrokers




29/12/2023Shipping, the situation of health controls in the port of Genoa is absurd
Botta: The Ministry of Health, despite knowing the critical elements in detail, has not been able to provide solutions




29/12/2023New attacks on ships transiting the southern Red Sea
A drone and an anti-ship missile were shot down by the destroyer "USS Mason"




29/12/2023The Port of Koper will close 2023 with record vehicle traffic
Monthly all-time high in November




29/12/2023The EBRD finances the expansion of the Turkish port of Borusan (Gemlik)
Loan of $33.2 million to Borusan Lojistik




29/12/2023Rixi: extension of measures in favour of port workers
The operations of the agencies in Gioia Tauro and Taranto have been extended and aid for businesses and employment has been confirmed




28/12/2023Fincantieri, financing for the construction of Mein Schiff Relax
Agreement with Intesa Sanpaolo and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti




28/12/2023New logistics area in Medlog near the port of Dammam
It will have an annual capacity of 300,000 containers




28/12/2023Entrusted with the recovery and re-functionalization of the Manfredonia High Seabed Basin
Agreement between the Port Authority of the Southern Adriatic and Sogesid




28/12/2023In Croatia, intermodal transport is increasing the use of rail compared to road
Last year, 139,000 containers were handled by trains (+13.2%) and 25,000 by trucks (-41.3%)




28/12/2023MSC Group's Africa Global Logistics will operate the port of São Tomé
The airport serves a community of over 250,000 people




27/12/2023AD Ports signs the contract for the construction and management of the multipurpose terminal of the Egyptian port of Safaga
It will become operational in 2025




27/12/2023Mercitalia Rail - SCCT agreement for the transport of empty reefers from the port of Taranto to the Tuscan Interport
A spot service will be activated for 24 containers per trip




27/12/2023The Spanish government authorizes the 50:50 joint venture between the Barcelona Port Authority and Adif
It will manage the CGFB railway hub and the intermodal and logistics terminal of La Llagosta for 50 years




27/12/2023Moby has taken over the Moby Legacy
The new ferry will be used on the Livorno-Olbia route




27/12/2023Fincantieri formalizes the agreement for the acquisition of Remazel Engineering
The transaction will be completed in the first quarter of 2024




27/12/2023The large number of missiles against ships in the Red Sea continues
The container carrier "MSC United VIII" was hit. Naval forces shoot down numerous rockets




27/12/2023The Dutch Inland Terminals Group is expanding its network of intermodal terminals
Acquisition of Combi Terminal Twente




22/12/2023At the beginning of spring, La Méridionale will inaugurate a ferry service between the ports of Toulon and Île-Rousse
In high season it will also touch an Italian port




22/12/2023T. Mariotti consolidates its entry into the Defence segment with a new order
The shipyard will build two auxiliary units of the MTC/MTF type




22/12/2023In November, cargo traffic in the port of Genoa increased by +7.8%, while in Savona-Vado it fell by -7.1%
Cruise passengers up +36.1% and +33.6% respectively




22/12/2023Awarded the €51.8 million contract for the electrification of the docks of Sardinian ports
A further €40 million will have to be spent to connect the cold ironing plants to the national electricity system




22/12/2023Assoporti analyses the EU ruling on the taxation of ports before deciding on a possible appeal
Giampieri: We immediately brought together the PSAs and the lawyers he represented in court




22/12/2023The concession of the Santos container terminal operated by Maersk and MSC has been extended for 20 years
An additional minimum investment of $390 million is planned




22/12/2023The ATF has been approved to deepen the entire channel of the port of Gioia Tauro at -18 meters
Over 1,800 meters will be brought from -16 to -18 meters




22/12/2023The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Western Liguria approves the new regulation on concessions
It aligns the provisions with Ministerial Decree No. 202 of 28 December 2022




21/12/2023Associations in the shipping and logistics sector are calling for an end to the disruption of the customs telematics system
The efforts made by the Customs Agency - they underlined - will only be effective if implemented quickly




21/12/2023Carnival closes the September-November quarter in the red but with record revenues for the period
The growth in the number of passengers embarked continues




21/12/2023Fincantieri-WSense agreement to collaborate in the Underwater Internet of Things sector
Folgiero: the goal is to serve as a guide for the technological development of this new geopolitical domain




21/12/2023Wilhelmsen and MPC Capital buy ship management company Zeaborn
The Hamburg-based company operates a fleet of around 100 vessels




21/12/2023Vard (Fincantieri Group) will build a third cable-laying vessel for Prysmian Group
It will be completed at the end of 2026




21/12/2023Federagenti denounces that Italy is excluded from the shipping decarbonization corridors
Saints: in the list of 20 international corridors, only one transits the Mediterranean, touching the Italian coasts




21/12/2023$455 million in funding for the construction of the Damietta Alliance Container Terminal
It has been granted by AIIB, BERS, IFC, DEG and Proparco




21/12/2023Move Intermodal acquires Van Dijk Logistics, specialized in transport between Italy and the Netherlands
The company has a fleet of 22 trucks




20/12/2023Grimaldi has taken delivery of the ro-ro multipurpose Great Tema
It is the third of six new "G5" class units




20/12/2023In the third quarter, cargo traffic in the port of Venice fell by -2.8%
Cruise passengers up +84.9%




20/12/2023The Attica Group relies on the Onex shipyards for the maintenance, modernization and construction of the ships in the fleet
Ten-year agreement




20/12/2023In November, cargo traffic in the port of Algeciras grew by +13.7%
Containers amounted to 417 thousand TEUs (+8.4%)




20/12/2023Assarmatori, the sending of an Italian frigate to the Red Sea is a good thing
Ignazio Messina & C. has taken delivery of the container ship "Jolly Rosa"




20/12/2023New ro-ro service between the ports of Rades and Cagliari of the Maersk group
In January, it will be extended to Algeria




20/12/2023The General Court of the EU confirms the economic nature of the activities carried out by the Italian Port System Authorities
The decision of the European Commission is annulled only in so far as it qualifies the issuance of authorisations for port operations as an economic activity




20/12/2023The contract for the quaying and functional recovery of the Capo Bianco landfill, in the port of Brindisi, has been signed
The amount of the works is €65 million, of which €30 million is financed through the PNC to the PNRR




20/12/2023The FedEx Group's revenue decline eases further
Net income of $900 million (+14.2%) was recorded in the September-November quarter




20/12/2023Germany's DB announces the start of the sale process of its logistics subsidiary DB Schenker
The company has 76,600 employees in 130 countries




19/12/2023Amendments to the regulations on mooring services
Regulation approved by the Council of Ministers




19/12/2023Intercargo condemns attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea
The announcement of the "Prosperity Guardian" operation was welcomed




19/12/2023Assoporti is concerned about the effects of attacks on ships in the Red Sea on traffic
Giampieri: a serious damage to Italian ports




19/12/2023Confitarma calls for funds for "green" ships to be extended to units built in non-EU shipyards
The geographical constraint - the Confederation pointed out - excludes a large part of the fleet operated by Italian companies




19/12/2023The Management Committee of the Port Authority approves the Genoa subport tunnel project
Any charges and claims for compensation by concessionaires will be borne by Autostrade per l'Italia




19/12/2023Sweden's Stena Line will operate the English port of Heysham
77-year contract with Peel Ports




19/12/2023In the third quarter of 2023, cargo traffic in French ports decreased by -6.2%
In Marseille, the decline was -11.4%




19/12/2023The second phase of Maersk's second container terminal in Tanger Med has been completed
Added an additional one million TEUs to the capacity of 4.2 million containers




19/12/2023The update of the strategy for the European TEN-T network promotes intermodality
Transport infrastructure projects with Russia and Belarus are expected to be cut and those with Ukraine and Moldova are to be strengthened




19/12/2023The Pan Ocean-JKL consortium selected as the preferred bidder to acquire control of HMM
The sale is expected to be completed in the first half of next year




18/12/2023The sale of 67% of the Heraklion Port Authority to the Grimaldi Group has been formalised
Emanuele Grimaldi: We have an ambitious investment program for the development of new commercial flows of passengers and goods ranging from cruises to the transport of new vehicles




18/12/2023In November, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +18.7%
The overall volume of goods increased by +19.3%




18/12/2023Santi (Federagenti): the exit from the Silk Road is good, but beware of the repercussions on the logistics network
For a country like Italy - he stressed - it is essential to control and not suffer the logistics chain




18/12/2023Maritime industry associations and unions are calling for international action to stop attacks on ships in the Red Sea
BIMCO urges the use of military force when necessary




18/12/2023In November, there was a marked recovery in freight traffic in the port of Barcelona
In the first eleven months of 2023, the Catalan port handled 59 million tons (-9.2%)




18/12/2023The management team of the Federation of the Sea has been completed
The board approved the adhesion of Assogasliquidi




18/12/2023In October, cargo traffic in the port of Ravenna fell by -16.7%
In the first ten months of 2023, the decrease was -6.5%




18/12/2023The Municipality of Monfalcone highlights the importance of the port for the city's economy
Cisint: it has a great influence on the regional and national GDP and shows that the maritime economy is not only shipbuilding




18/12/2023Europe's main containerised shipping carriers are suspending their trade in the Red Sea and the Suez Canal
The decision follows a series of attacks on ships in the region




15/12/2023Container ships MSC Alanya and MSC Palatium III targeted by missiles near Bab el Mandeb
Attack claimed by Houthi militiamen




15/12/2023The deed for the construction of the New Nautical Pole was signed in Genoa
New investments of over 10 million euros are planned




15/12/2023Shipping agents, freight forwarders and customs officers from La Spezia highlight the importance of the S. Stefano Magra Interport
This concern has been raised by the withdrawal of authorisations for customs inspection corridors




15/12/2023The Province of Mantua has given the green light to the container terminal project at the river port of Valdaro
At the moment, the planned expenditure of €20.7 million is not financially covered




15/12/2023The new headquarters of the pilots of the port of Marina di Carrara has been inaugurated
Prefabricated building located at the south end of the current Services quay




15/12/2023T&E, the Italian government's strategy for the decarbonisation of transport is wrong
Tritto: "Italy's climate plan is full of inconsistencies."




15/12/2023MSC Group's TiL acquires 49% of the container terminal at the Indian port of Ennore
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone will retain 51% of the capital




15/12/2023Attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea are multiplying
Missiles against Maersk's "Maersk Gibraltar" and Hapag-Lloyd's "Al Jasrah" container ships




14/12/2023In November, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -15%
In the first eleven months of 2023, growth of +5.7% was recorded




14/12/2023Merger of Greece's Star Bulk Carriers and US-based Eagle Bulk Shipping
Assembled a fleet of 169 proprietary bulk carriers




14/12/2023Dredging work has started in the port of Trapani
€67.5 million from the PNRR has been committed




14/12/2023The first European international customs rail corridor between Trieste and Villach has been activated
The aim is to speed up the entry of goods from all over the world into the EU and to transport them by rail




14/12/2023Today the deed for the start of the expansion works of the Ravano terminal in La Spezia was signed
Resumption of containerized traffic in November




14/12/2023In 2022, passenger traffic grew in ports in all major EU maritime states except Italy
The decrease of -7.0% in domestic airports was caused by the -10.2% reduction in passengers on regular services




14/12/2023Rhenus has obtained the certification for the distribution of pharmaceutical products in Italy
Initially applicable to air transport services, it will soon be extended to maritime transport and then to rail transport




14/12/2023Container traffic continues to pick up at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Last month recorded increases of +19.4% and +24.2% respectively




14/12/2023The DPSS of the Central Adriatic Port Authority presented at the National Coordination Conference
This is the last step before formal approval by MIT




13/12/2023Another ship was attacked in the Red Sea
Gunfire from a boat against a tanker, which was then targeted by two missiles that caused no damage




13/12/2023The signatory associations of the CCNL of port workers reach an agreement
Assoporti, the issue of "intermittent work" has been unequivocally clarified




13/12/2023The entry of Fondo Italiano d'Investimento into the capital of RINA has been finalised
The new Board of Directors has appointed Carlo Luzzatto as Chief Executive Officer and General Manager




13/12/2023The Confitarma assembly unanimously elected Mario Zanetti as its new president
Appointment for the period 2024-2028 together with vice presidents Amoretti, d'Amico, Grimaldi and Matacena




13/12/2023Ok with prescriptions for the environmental impact assessment of the Darsena Europa project in Livorno
Warriors: important turning point




13/12/2023THE Alliance's next network of services will continue to call at the ports of Genoa and La Spezia in Italy
The port of the Ligurian capital will lose a line




13/12/2023CVS Ferrari entrusts the distribution of its products and services in Italy to CLS
Agreement with the company of the Tesya group




13/12/2023Decarbonising shipping will be challenging and very, very costly
Grynspan (UNCTAD): investment and global rules needed




12/12/2023Africa Global Logistics has signed the contract for the management of the multipurpose terminal in Lobito
Twenty-year agreement




12/12/2023The tanker Strinda hit by an anti-ship missile in the Red Sea
Fire on board




12/12/2023At the end of the takeover bid on HHLA, the MSC group and the city-state of Hamburg hold 92.3% of the terminal company
An additional 7.3 million shares were acquired




12/12/2023Further growth in the degree of connection of Italy to the network of global containerized maritime services
The national ports with the best connections are Genoa, Gioia Tauro, La Spezia and Salerno




12/12/2023In October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +10.0%
In the first ten months of 2023, the growth in ship transits was +13.1%




11/12/2023Circle signs an agreement for the acquisition of 20% of the capital of the startup Accudire
The fee cost 154 thousand euros




11/12/2023On Thursday, the event "Logistics at the service of businesses and the country" will be held in Rome
This is the last of the three stages of the initiative promoted by the FS Logistics Hub and Uniontrasporti




11/12/2023Construction of the Star Princess cruise ship has begun in Monfalcone
It will be delivered to Princess Cruises in 2025




11/12/2023Assarmatori, last week steps forward in Brussels in defense of maritime and port traffic
Among the topics addressed, the CII indicator and the impact of the EU ETS on ports and Motorways of the Sea




11/12/2023UNCTAD, in the fourth quarter of 2023 slight growth in world trade in goods
On the other hand, a decline in the value of trade in services is expected




11/12/2023Drones continue to threaten navigation in the Red Sea
Foiled attack on the French frigate "Languedoc"




11/12/2023Vard will build a hybrid cable-laying vessel for Japan's Toyo Construction
The shipyards of the Fincantieri group company will deliver it in the second quarter of 2026




11/12/2023In Wilhelmshaven, a +4% increase in port fees has been announced
Hapag-Lloyd includes the German port in the AL4 service between Northern Europe and the US Gulf




11/12/2023Sanlorenzo has signed a binding agreement to purchase 95% of Simpson Marine
The Hong Kong-based company operates in sales and services in the yachting sector in the APAC region




11/12/2023In November, the significant decline in revenues of Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL continued
Decreases of -37.1%, -44.3% and -33.6% respectively were recorded




11/12/2023The ETF raises the alarm about the potential negative effects of the EU ETS on European ports
Particular concern was expressed about the impact on ro-pax maritime traffic and the Motorways of the Sea




11/12/2023The Genoese T. Mariotti will build an ultra-luxury cruise ship for the Aman at Sea brand
It will be delivered in 2027




11/12/2023Ok to the awarding of the railway shunting in the port of Genoa to Rti Fuorimuro Shunting & Rail
Grants to CULMV of approximately €2.6 million have been acknowledged




07/12/2023In the third quarter, record cruise traffic in the port of Civitavecchia. Decline in goods
In the first nine months of 2023, cargoes amounted to 7.1 million tonnes (-7.9%)




07/12/2023Two Messina ships are carrying the caravan of vehicles for the Dakar Rally
The 845 vehicles will be disembarked on December 14 in the Saudi port of Yanbu




07/12/2023The telematics platform to access the Sea Modal Shift has been activated
Today at 3 p.m. a presentation webinar




07/12/2023Viking orders Neptun Werft to build ten river cruise ships
They will be delivered by 2026




07/12/2023IMO resolution to stop the activity of shadow fleets used to evade sanctions
Urge port States to scrupulously inspect ships engaged in ship-to-ship operations




06/12/2023A container carrier of the ONE that has broken down in the Suez Canal
Ship traffic has not been interrupted




06/12/2023Meeting in Gioia Tauro in view of the establishment of the Port Employment Agency
He will have to take over from the Gioia Tauro Port Agency, whose deadline is set for the end of January




06/12/2023Logiport (Grimaldi) is responsible for the management of the new ferry dock in Civitavecchia
The offer of Livorno Terminal Marittimo has been surpassed




06/12/2023The EU Commission has updated the European List of Ship Recycling Facilities
It includes 45 construction sites, 26 of which are in the European Union




06/12/2023Italy has left China's Belt and Road Initiative
Merlo (Federlogistica): good for ports and logistics, but also for our shipbuilding industry




06/12/2023Uniport presents its strategy to make ports the engine of growth
Legora de Feo: Our sector today needs a systemic vision of port policies




06/12/2023Hoekstra confirms the strategy to mitigate the impact of the ETS on EU ports, but specifies that monitoring will take place on an ongoing basis
The Commission will propose measures to combat tax avoidance at an early stage




06/12/2023Nicolò Iguera is the new president of YoungShip Italia
The board of directors has been renewed for the two-year period 2023-25




06/12/2023MSC in talks to acquire French logistics company Clasquin
After obtaining 42% of the capital, an offer will be submitted for the remaining share




06/12/2023PSA Italy is preparing to close 2023 with a traffic of over two million containers
Volumes are growing in Venice. In Genoa, there was an increase in activity at Sech and a decrease in Pra'




05/12/2023TX Logistik has finalized the acquisition of Exploris Deutschland Holding
Established as the second largest rail freight operator in Germany




05/12/2023MCL Feeder Services will come under the ownership of Unifeeder
Both companies operate feeder services in the Mediterranean




05/12/2023Agostinelli, Salvini's search for broader convergences on the proposed ETS moratorium is good
The president of the Port Authority reiterated the risks for the port of Gioia Tauro




05/12/2023SIOT-TAL will invest €44.4 million for the upgrading of the Trieste Marine Terminal
Works entrusted to Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime




05/12/2023Seaspan Corporation enters the Pure Car and Truck Carrier Marine segment
It will acquire garage ships that will be leased to Hyundai Glovis




05/12/2023Project for the creation of an autonomous vehicle for combined road-rail transport
It is developed by Glid Technologies, which has signed an agreement with the Port of Woodland




05/12/2023The ACGM confirms its rejection of the establishment of an agency for the provision of temporary port work in Taranto
Following the PSA's backtrack, the antitrust authority will not appeal to the Regional Administrative Court




04/12/2023European Transport Council, did not address the risk of loss of competitiveness of transhipment ports caused by the EU ETS
No response to concerns expressed by Cyprus, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Malta and Portugal




04/12/2023Maersk will enhance its facilities and logistics operations in Southeast Asia
Investments of over 500 million dollars are planned




04/12/2023In the port of Valletta, the first supply of electricity to a ship from the shore network
A total of €49.9 million has been invested to equip the five quays of the cold ironing terminal




04/12/2023Koper is confirmed as the first container port in the Adriatic
The quota of one million TEUs handled since the beginning of the year has already been exceeded




04/12/2023Agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy and De Wave in the field of shipbuilding
Collaboration for the training of technicians for the supervision and installation of systems on ships




04/12/2023Anthony Veder - Accelleron agreement to service the turbochargers of 13 vessels
Agreement based on a fixed rate applied to the actual hours of operation




04/12/2023Three ships attacked in the Red Sea
Missiles and drones launched from the Houthi-controlled area. Intervention by the American destroyer "USS Carney"




04/12/2023In the third quarter, the transits of ocean vessels in the Panama Canal decreased by -4.4% percent
In the first nine months of 2023, shipping traffic fell by -3.3% percent




01/12/2023The IMO Assembly elected the members of its Council for the two-year period 2024-2025
Next Thursday, the election of the president and vice-president




01/12/2023Ellerman signs a slot agreement with MSC for transatlantic sea routes
It will come into force on January 1




01/12/2023PSA of the Northern Adriatic, the Management Committee approves the third budget change
The adjustment of +25.15% of maritime state property fees for 2024 has been confirmed




01/12/2023The board of directors of Confetra Nord Est has been renewed
Paolo Salvaro was confirmed as president, while Manuel Scortegagna was appointed vice-president




01/12/2023GNV starts a new recruiting campaign
The first date on Monday and Tuesday in Naples




01/12/2023BLS Cargo is calling for measures to support rail freight transport on the Rhine-Alpine corridor
This method is mainly penalized by construction sites, train path and energy prices




01/12/2023The Spinelli logistics group publishes its first Sustainability Report
The economic value distributed by the company throughout the country amounts to 155.6 million euros




01/12/2023On Tuesday in Livorno, the experimental phase of the Single Customs and Control Window will be launched
The system facilitates the coordinated and concurrent control of controls




01/12/2023Fincantieri will acquire Remazel Engineering
The company specializes in the design and supply of highly customized and highly complex topside equipment




01/12/2023Record ship traffic for the month of November in the Suez Canal
2,264 ships transited (+4.3%)
FROM THE HOME PAGE
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea
Odessa
One of the nine crew members died
Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.
La Spezia
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.
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
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
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In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
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
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
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)
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
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
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