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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
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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