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January 2024




31/01/2024Infracapital and InfraVia complete the sale of the TDT container terminal in Livorno to the Grimaldi group
Grimaldi Euromed holds 80% of the share capital and Grimaldi Deep Sea 20%




31/01/2024Annual cargo traffic at an all-time high in the port of Tanger Med
Containers set a new record of 8,617,410 TEUs (+13.4%)




31/01/2024Last year, container traffic in New York Harbor decreased by -17.7%
In the last quarter, the decline was -5.1%




31/01/2024The Port Authority of the Eastern Adriatic becomes the manager of the railway infrastructure of the port of Trieste
Obtained the specific safety authorization from ANSFISA




31/01/2024Wärstilä reports quarterly decline in revenue as new orders continue to rise
Agnevall: The decarbonisation of the maritime sector offers excellent opportunities for the company




31/01/2024Fake procurement contracts for seven million euros in logistics
Twelve entrepreneurs charged with tax offences and fraudulent supply of labour




31/01/2024ONE incurs its first loss after 14 quarters of earnings
In the October-December period last year, revenues plummeted by -46.3%




31/01/2024Ok to the contributions for the shorter working days recorded by the port companies of Genoa and Savona
The 2024-2026 Integrated Plan of Activities and Organization of the Port Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea has been approved




30/01/2024FEPORT expresses its support for the EU Commission's proposal to revise the Union Customs Code
The amendments proposed in the IMCO Committee to maintain the time limit for temporary detention at 90 days were welcomed




30/01/2024Twelve cruise ships of the Carnival group change course to avoid the Red Sea
The American group points out that this has no impact on the trend of bookings




30/01/2024Plan to safeguard and increase the competitiveness of the EU's maritime industry
The introduction of sustainable and resilient requirements in public and private procurement of strategic fleets for Europe is suggested




30/01/2024UPS closes 2023 with very negative financial performance
Revenues decreased by -9.3%




30/01/2024In 2023 there will be a drop in goods in Sardinian ports. Record ferries and growth in cruises
Last year, miscellaneous goods increased and bulk goods decreased




30/01/2024Six months of shutdown of the FSRU Toscana floating regasification terminal
Extraordinary maintenance for the replacement of the anchoring system bearing




30/01/2024Hapag-Lloyd's revenues almost halved in 2023
The average value of freight rates decreased by about -48%. Cargo in the hold increased slightly




29/01/2024De Filippis (Mercitalia Logistics) visiting the Parma Freight Village
Serpagli: the rapid completion of public infrastructures such as the TiBre is necessary




29/01/2024CLECAT and ESC, the reform of the EU Customs Code is likely to heavily penalize small and medium-sized enterprises
"They probably won't be able to afford the infrastructure needed to meet the new requirements."




29/01/2024Record annual traffic in Albanian ports
In 2023, goods were 6.8 million tons (+76.0%) and passengers 1.6 million (+17.4%)




29/01/2024ICTSI will handle international traffic at the Philippine port of Iloilo
The concession contract has a duration of 25 years




29/01/2024Rail Cargo Group inaugurates a new rail freight service between Linz and Rotterdam
It involves four rotations per week




29/01/2024In 2023, South Korean ports set a new record for container traffic
The overall volume of goods remained unchanged




29/01/2024Last year, 520 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of Livorno
The value on the drug market would have been around 350 million euros




29/01/2024The new Moby Legacy ferry has arrived in the port of Livorno
From 17 February, the ship will be used on the route between the port of Labrona and Olbia




29/01/2024Attacks on ships continue in the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea regions
Tomorrow a meeting of the Propeller Club Port of Trieste to analyze the impact of the crisis on the ports of Trieste and Monfalcone




26/01/2024Honorary degree to Emanuele Grimaldi
The academic title was conferred by the Aries International Maritime Research Institute




26/01/2024For the first time, a Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile was fired at a U.S. warship
The bomb was shot down by the destroyer "USS Carney"




26/01/2024The full impact of the increase in transport costs caused by geopolitical crises will manifest itself within a year
UNCTAD stresses the urgent need for rapid adaptations by the shipping sector and strong international cooperation




26/01/2024Fatal accident at the Canal Port of Cagliari
A worker was killed during the unloading of goods from a ro-ro ship




26/01/2024New intermodal service between the terminals of Foggia Incoronata and Padova Interporto
It is operated by CFI on behalf of the Austrian LKW Walter




26/01/2024Sharp reduction in bunker supplies in the port of Rotterdam
Decrease of -6.7% attributed to the lower number of ships docked and cheaper prices in Singapore




25/01/2024Cargo traffic in the port of Taranto is stable in 2023
Growth of +2.1% was recorded in the fourth quarter




25/01/2024Confartigianato, 8.8 billion damages for Italian foreign trade between November and today due to the crisis in the Red Sea
Lost €95 million a day




25/01/2024New train service for the transport of cars between Pontecagnano (Salerno) and Gioia Tauro
It was activated by Automar




25/01/2024ESC, ECASBA, ESPO, FEPORT and WSC suggest how the EU Customs Code should be reformed
Seven priority issues have been identified




25/01/2024Ferrotramviaria establishes a company for the rail freight segment
Further growth is expected in this area




25/01/2024New organizational chart of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Implemented a reorganization plan




25/01/2024The delivery of the Sun Princess cruise ship built in Monfalcone has been postponed
Princess Cruises cancels inaugural cruise




24/01/2024The US-based DTN sells its maritime business to the Swiss ABB
They are IT solutions for the optimization of ship routes based on weather and sea conditions




24/01/2024HMM has taken delivery of the first of 12 new 13,000 TEU container ships
It was built by HHI




24/01/2024In 2023, cargo traffic in the port of Trieste decreased by -3.4%
Slight growth (+0.5%) in the second quarter. In Monfalcone, an annual decrease of -0.4% was recorded




24/01/2024From April, Corsica Sardinia Ferries ships will also call at the French port of Sète
Departures to the Balearic Islands and from July to Corsica




24/01/2024What could be the ideal new partner of THE Alliance? Plausibly the MSC
Hapag-Lloyd, HMM, ONE and Yang Ming reassure customers




24/01/2024TX Logistik increases the frequency of intermodal services between Germany and Italy
New departures on the Lübeck-Verona and Lübeck-Segrate lines




23/01/2024Red Sea crisis, Intercargo stresses the importance of ensuring the safety of seafarers
Repeated attacks on merchant ships in the region condemned




23/01/2024The new ro-ro line between the ports of Trieste and Damietta will start in the autumn
Initially, the frequency will be weekly




23/01/2024A meeting at MIT to take stock of the impact of the crisis in the Red Sea
Rixi: Environmental and socio-economic pressures require immediate action




23/01/2024ICS, the performance of the vast majority of flag states continues to be positive
Platten: Some continue to record a large number of negative performance indicators




23/01/2024Port of Barcelona, agreement to reduce water supply to cruise ships
Due to the drought, it will only be disbursed to ships that prove they have no alternative




23/01/2024Assagenti La Spezia, the next presidency of Confindustria should pay attention to the maritime sector
Bucchioni: The debate on the inseparable relationship between the sea and industry, which is of vital importance for the country, must be pursued decisively




23/01/2024Filt, Fit and Uilt protest against the reduction of sick pay for the seafarers' sector
On Thursday, a joint protest will be held at the Prefecture of Genoa




23/01/2024Another nine million to finance the construction of the new freight railway station in the port of La Spezia
The SWIFTRAIL project is funded




23/01/2024Fincantieri will build two more hybrid units for offshore wind
Options exercised by the Windward Offshore consortium




23/01/2024ONE restructures the weekly service that connected the Adriatic ports with the Eastern Mediterranean
Stopovers in Egypt maintained. Cancelled the touches in Trieste




22/01/2024Asso Interporto Gela celebrates its twentieth anniversary
An international sailing regatta is scheduled to celebrate the anniversary




22/01/2024Hapag-Lloyd will buy British trucking company ATL Haulage Contractors
It has a fleet of 120 trucks and 250 trailers




22/01/2024The ideal partner to replace Hapag-Lloyd in THE Alliance? La Wan Hai Lines
This was stated by the former president of Yang Ming




22/01/2024Italy and Egypt sign an agreement for a maritime line between Trieste and Damietta
Tajani: new investment opportunities in Egypt for the Italian supply chain, in particular for the agri-food and textile sectors




22/01/2024CMA CGM modifies the rotation of the NEMO service to avoid the Suez Canal
The ships will circumnavigate Africa




22/01/2024New ferry terminal in Zanzibar
Zanzibar Ports Corporation has signed an agreement with an international consortium of Dutch and Tanzanian companies




22/01/2024The number of abandoned ships and their crews is increasing
The ITF reported a growth of +10.9% in 2023 with 132 cases reported




22/01/2024An EU military mission to protect maritime traffic transiting the Red Sea is in embryo
Ferrara (Unimpresa): the effects of the crisis are not a red alert for now, but it is necessary to move in advance and not wait for the course of events




22/01/2024Jason Liberty (Royal Caribbean) is the new president of the Cruise Lines International Association
He takes over from Vago. In 2023, cruise traffic was 31.5 million passengers




22/01/2024Last year, the goods handled by the port of Marseille Fos decreased by -7%
Miscellaneous cargo and solid bulk are down. Stable liquid loads




19/01/2024The share of grain cargoes that bypass the Suez Canal due to the crisis in the Red Sea is substantial
In the last two weeks, the decline has been almost -40%




19/01/2024MSC will build a new headquarters for Germany in Hamburg
It will be built in the HafenCity area




19/01/2024CEVA (CMA CGM Group) will buy the British logistics company Wincanton
A transaction worth a total of £566.9 million is expected




19/01/2024The U.S. House urges ABB to clarify its relationship with Chinese crane manufacturer ZPMC
Investigation into the vulnerability of the Swiss company's equipment installed on Chinese cranes in service on US docks




19/01/2024Global Infrastructure Partners in talks to acquire a 49% stake in Malaysian port group MMC Ports
Possible transaction worth $3.1 billion




19/01/2024GNV launches a recruiting campaign for 500 new resources
A series of open days has been scheduled




19/01/2024Record cruise traffic is expected in Sardinian ports this year
The forecast is for more than 260 ships for a total of at least 650 thousand passengers




19/01/2024In 2023, Russian ports handled record cargo traffic
Marked increase in agricultural products. Decline in the fourth quarter




18/01/2024Alta Signa activates a European division for the marine insurance segment
It is based in Genoa and led by Francesco Dubbioso




18/01/2024SEA Europe welcomes the EU Parliament's endorsement of the Global European Port Strategy
The association calls for measures to strengthen the resilience and safeguard of the European shipbuilding industry




18/01/2024The services of Gemini Cooperation (Maersk/Hapag-Lloyd) will call at four Italian ports
Genoa is included in four lines, while Livorno, Vado Ligure and Trieste will be touched by a service




18/01/2024The American protectionism of the Jones Act is a wound to the U.S. economy and security
This is supported by an analysis by the Cato Institute




18/01/2024After a new missile hit a ship, U.S. forces hit launch bases in Yemen
IEA: 10% of maritime oil trade and 8% of LNG at risk




18/01/2024Leonardo Massa appointed vice president Southern Europe of MSC Cruises
It oversees the markets of Italy, France, Spain and Portugal




18/01/2024Financed the expansion of the LPG fleet in Carboflotta
A group of Italian banks has granted a $55 million credit line




18/01/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by +22.6%
For the year as a whole, there was a decline of -12.2%




17/01/2024A new maritime station has been opened in the Croatian port of Vela Luka
Investment of €14.8 million




17/01/2024CMA CGM updates the Italy - Malta - Algeria service
Including stopovers at the port of Civitavecchia




17/01/2024The EU Parliament has approved the motion for a resolution to build a comprehensive European port strategy
Ryckbost (ESPO): It's a strong document and it comes at the right time




17/01/2024The frequency of the Bologna Interporto-Zeebrugge intermodal connection has been increased
You operate six pairs of trains per week




17/01/2024Santi (Federagenti) criticizes the Italian government for its indifference to the crisis in the Red Sea
It is anachronistic to look at what is happening in the world as if it were a perfect and unexpected storm




17/01/2024The Association of European Ports is concerned about the reduction in maritime traffic in the Red Sea
D'Agostino: The situation is difficult and unpredictable




17/01/2024Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd enter into a partnership that will become operational in February 2025
The launch immediately after the dissolution of the Danish company's 2M alliance with MSC. At the end of next January, the German carrier will leave THE Alliance




17/01/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.3%
For the full year, a decline of -12.9% was recorded




17/01/2024Ocean Network Express orders the construction of 12 13,000 TEU container ships
Orders to the Chinese shipyards Jiangnan Shipyard and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding




16/01/2024CMA CGM modifies the rotation of the Italy - France - Algeria - Turkey service
Four 1,700 TEU ships are deployed on the route




16/01/2024Hannibal increases departures on the Melzo-Rotterdam railway line
From next month, there will be 15 weekly rotations




16/01/2024International Maritime Bureau, in 2023 there were 120 acts of piracy against ships
Decline in the last quarter of the year




16/01/2024Corsica Sardinia Ferries is looking for staff to board the ferries
The plan is to hire up to 500 people




16/01/2024The partnership between CMA CGM and Air France-KLM in the air cargo segment is dissolved
The decision to withdraw from the agreements as of March 31 has been announced




16/01/2024The Port of Busan sets a new all-time record for container traffic
The South Korean port is confirmed as the seventh container port in the world




16/01/2024Last year, revenues at Evergreen and Wan Hai fell by -55.9% and -61.3%
In the fourth quarter alone, the reduction was -37.2% and -36.4% respectively




15/01/2024The American bulk carrier Gibraltar Eagle, hit by a missile, continued its journey almost unscathed
A further launch from Yemen failed




15/01/2024APM Terminals will build a container terminal in Plaquemines, Louisiana
An investment of about 500 million dollars is planned




15/01/2024Last year, container traffic handled by COSCO Shipping Ports increased by +2.4%
In the October-December period, growth of +8.0% was recorded. Quarterly decline in Vado Ligure




15/01/2024In the Gulf of Aden, a ship was reportedly hit by a missile
Another bomb was shot down in the southern Red Sea




15/01/2024Fratelli Cosulich has ordered its first methanol-powered dual-fuel bunker tanker
It will be taken over at the end of 2025 and deployed in Singapore




15/01/2024In 2023, container traffic in the Port of Hong Kong fell by -14.0%
The Chinese port is set to drop from tenth to twelfth position in the ranking of the world's top container ports




15/01/2024The PSA Group closes 2023 with a new all-time record for container traffic
New peak volumes handled in the Port of Singapore and overseas terminals




15/01/2024The contract assigning EST the management of the new container terminal in Augusta has been signed
By March, the transfer of the container handling activity currently carried out in the port of Catania




12/01/2024Lorenzo Banchero, founder of Banchero & Costa, has passed away
In 2011 he was appointed Cavaliere del Lavoro




12/01/2024In 2023, the Port of Singapore handled a record 39 million TEUs of container traffic
In the last quarter, containers amounted to 10.0 million TEUs (+8.1%). Record fuel supplies




12/01/2024Ports of Sardinia, the 2024-2026 Three-Year Operational Plan has been approved
The electrification of the quays of all the airports is planned




12/01/2024The sharp drop in container traffic through Suez will not have a noticeable impact on world trade or inflation
This is supported by the German Kiel Institute




12/01/2024In 2023, Fermerci grew by 250%
The association will be present in October at the Green Logistic Expo in Padua




12/01/2024The Strategic Planning Document of the Strait Ports System has been approved
The procedures for the drafting of the PRPs of Milazzo, Villa San Giovanni, Reggio Calabria and Saline have been initiated




12/01/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, cargo traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -6.1%
For the full year, 22.27 million tonnes (-4.2%) were handled




12/01/2024American and British forces attacked Houthi bases to restore the security of maritime traffic in the Red Sea
Comparison of Suez Canal Authority - CMA CGM




11/01/2024The proposed changes to the EU directive on truck weights and dimensions are disastrous for rail transport
Mazzola (CER): will cause a modal shift from rail to road




11/01/2024MSC Cruises expects to set a new record for passenger traffic in Italian ports in 2024
Growth of +5% is expected




11/01/2024Eukor's PCTC fleet also leaves the Red Sea route
Gunmen seize a ship in the Gulf of Oman




11/01/2024China's Wah Kwong has bought Genoa's Crystal Pool
The acquisition strengthens the Hong Kong-based company's presence in Europe




11/01/2024The EU finances the upgrading of Romania's sea and river ports
Funds of 126 million euros to cope with the increase in traffic caused by the Russia-Ukraine war




11/01/2024The Chinese group COSCO enters the warehouse logistics sector in Italy
The COSCOS joint venture with Fratelli Cosulich has acquired Trasgo




11/01/2024The project for the track that will connect the port of Augusta to the RFI network is being approved
Investment of approximately €110 million with PNRR funds




10/01/2024The European Shippers Council calls for the restoration of international maritime law in the Red Sea
The lack of route security exacerbates inflationary pressures




10/01/2024Polish shipowners have joined the European Shipowners' Association
They are represented by the Polish Shipping Association




10/01/2024New intermodal service Bari-Verona
It will be inaugurated on January 15 by GTS




10/01/2024DP World has been entrusted with the development of port and intermodal infrastructure in the Indian state of Gujarat
Investments of three billion dollars are planned




10/01/2024In the last quarter of 2023, traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge fell by -3.8%
For the full year, the decline was -5.5%




10/01/2024The Messina company takes delivery of a fourth full container ship
The "Jolly Giada" will initially be used in the Mediterranean, Red Sea, East Africa and South Africa service




10/01/2024Record traffic of cruises and ferries in the port of Genoa
Last year, more than four million people landed at the docks managed by Maritime Stations (+24.3%)




10/01/2024COSCO expects to close 2023 with a -78.4% decrease in the value of net profit
An operating profit of about 36.64 billion yuan (-78.5%) is expected




10/01/2024New missile launches against ships as the Suez Canal Authority tries to convince shipowners to restore transits in the Egyptian canal
Last night, 18 drones, two anti-ship cruise missiles and an anti-ship ballistic missile were shot down




09/01/2024Genoa will host the "World Marine Aids to Navigation Day 2024"
The IALA association event will be held in July




09/01/2024Nippon Express Holdings has completed the acquisition of its cargo partner
The transaction will complement NX's logistics infrastructure in Central and Eastern Europe




09/01/2024Construction of a photovoltaic plant has started at the Grimaldi Group's terminal in Valencia
It will generate about 11% of the Spanish port's electricity consumption




09/01/2024The new association of maritime agents and brokers of the Veneto region was born
Assoagenti Veneto and AAMM have merged into Asamar Veneto




09/01/2024In 2023, Yang Ming's revenues decreased by -62.6%
In the fourth quarter alone, the decline was -45.2%




09/01/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, OOCL's revenues decreased by -49.0%
The volumes of containerized cargo transported by the fleet increased by +7.2%




09/01/2024AD Ports will operate the maritime stations of the Egyptian ports of Hurghada, Safaga and Sharm El Sheikh
Signed a 15-year contract with the Red Sea Port Authority




09/01/2024In Spain, the third call for maritime eco-incentives is launched
Twenty million euros to promote the motorways of the sea




08/01/2024New Adriatic-Turkey service of CMA CGM
It was created with the merger of the Adrinaf and TMX 3 lines




08/01/2024Stena RoRo has ordered an "E-Flexer" class ro-pax ship from China's CMI Jinling (Weihai)
The ship will be chartered by Corsica Linea




08/01/2024ZIM alone on the route connecting France and Italy with Israel
The change follows the decision of China's COSCO not to call at Israeli ports




08/01/2024Slight annual decrease in acts of piracy and brigandage against ships
At the end of 2023, the extension of the conflict between Israel and Hamas to the Red Sea region was joined by the resurgence of Somali piracy




08/01/2024Kombiverkehr increases the frequency of the intermodal service connecting Munich and Trieste with Greece and Turkey
Do five rotations per week




08/01/2024The Maersk Group signs agreements in India in the fields of logistics and energy
The Danish company will help support the growth of trade in the state of Tamil Nadu




05/01/2024FerCargo calls for support for rail freight companies
Legnani: reduce the cost of train paths and finance the installation of the ERTMS on-board subsystem on locomotives




05/01/2024Maersk confirms the decision to suspend the transits of its ships in the Red Sea
The company warns customers that the risk situation in the area is likely to continue




05/01/2024Ship management company formed by Synergy and Wisdom Marine
It will be headquartered in Singapore and operational offices in Taiwan and India




04/01/2024Karin Orsel is the first female president of the European Shipowners' Association
Vice-President of ECSA is Mikki Koskinen




04/01/2024Fincantieri has obtained the Gender Equality Certification
Sale: an important milestone that encourages us to continue working in the right direction




04/01/2024The port of Gioia Tauro has set a new all-time record for container traffic
The previous peak recorded in 2008 was exceeded by more than 81 thousand TEUs




04/01/2024ONE will inaugurate an India/Pakistan/Middle East - Mediterranean service via the Cape of Good Hope
The line will be activated at the end of the month




04/01/2024United Nations Security Council, unanimous condemnation of Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea
The Russian ambassador manifests "the most serious doubts" about the "international maritime coalition" "largely made up of US warships" and the "legitimacy of its actions."




03/01/2024Record cruise traffic in the port of Heraklion
Further growth is expected in 2024




03/01/2024Financing of €6.2 million for the ports of Brindisi and Bari
Development of logistics for the agri-food, fisheries and aquaculture, forestry, floriculture and nursery sectors




03/01/2024APM Terminals will build a new container terminal in Chittagong
PPP Agreement. The landing will have a quay of 450 linear meters




03/01/2024New missile launches against ships in the Red Sea
No damage to naval units in the region




02/01/2024THE Alliance directs its ships to the Cape of Good Hope to avoid the Red Sea
Like those of Hapag-Lloyd, the ships of HMM, ONE and Yang Ming will circumnavigate Africa




02/01/2024Maersk Line suspends the transit of its ships through the Red Sea
The container ships will follow the route that circumnavigates Africa




02/01/2024Noatum (AD Ports group) acquires APM Terminals Castellón
The terminal of the Spanish port has a container traffic capacity of 250 thousand TEUs




02/01/2024Hapag-Lloyd's ships will not pass through the Suez Canal
The German company decides to divert them to the Cape of Good Hope




02/01/2024Inchcape Shipping Services acquires a majority stake in Egypt's Leth Suez
Otto Jervell will retain his position as Chief Executive Officer




02/01/2024Ethiopia signs an agreement with Somaliland to secure access to the sea
A general strengthening of cooperation in the fields of security and the economy is envisaged




02/01/2024Last November, Chinese ports handled record cargo volumes for this month
Container traffic at seaports amounted to 23.5 million TEUs (+3.3%)




02/01/2024Double attack on the container ship Maersk Hangzhou on the last weekend of 2023
Hit by a missile, it was then assaulted by armed men on four boats. U.S. Navy intervention




02/01/2024MSC is said to be in the process of acquiring 50% of the BEST container terminal at the Port of Barcelona
The agreement with Hutchison Port Holdings is forthcoming
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Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions
Schindellegi
Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
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%
Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment
Stockholm
Strong demand for shore power system installations
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
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Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
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
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.
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
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%)
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 public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
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
››› File
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
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