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February 2024




29/02/2024Funds for one billion from the EU for infrastructure projects for alternative fuels
Resources for proposals related to air, sea, river and road transport




29/02/2024Grimaldi boosts the capacity of the ro-pax service between the ports of Brindisi and Igoumenitsa
Entry of "Europlaink", ship which can carry 930 passengers and 3,900 linear metres of rolling stock




29/02/2024Customs brokers are wondering about the risks and opportunities introduced by the EU Regulation on the import of goods produced with high greenhouse gas emissions
Armella: It is possible to incur administrative penalties that have a significant economic entity




29/02/2024CMA CGM completes the acquisition of Bolloré Logistics
Transaction worth €4.85 billion




29/02/2024Acquisition of Yusen Logistics in logistics serving the UK e-commerce market
Neol Topco holding company acquired




29/02/2024CMA CGM announces the resumption of transits of its ships in the Southern Red Sea
However, the decision to take the route will be made on a case-by-case basis




28/02/2024Provisional agreement of the Parliament and the Council of the EU to amend the directives on flag state requirements and SGP activities
The formal adoption of the legislative acts is expected in the autumn




28/02/2024Jumbo Shipping and SAL Heavy Lift extend their collaboration to the American Intermarine
The JSI Alliance joint venture will have a fleet of 50 vessels




28/02/2024The German frigate Hessen shot down two drones in the Red Sea
The ship is used as part of the Aspides mission




28/02/2024Port of Ancona, awarded the integrated contract for the electrification of the quays
Detailed design and works for 4.3 million euros




28/02/2024ALIS signs an agreement with Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena
The aim is to meet the financial and advisory needs of member companies




28/02/2024The Italian logistics group Codognotto opens an office in Dubai
It will become the company's central hub for the Middle East




28/02/2024Decrease in annual cargo traffic in the ports of La Spezia and Carrara
Agreement to promote digital integration between the Port Community System of the two airports and the technological systems of the companies of the FS Logistics Hub




28/02/2024In the second half of 2023, cargo traffic in Tuscan ports decreased by -1.2%
In Livorno, cargoes fell by -6.7%. Increases of +32.6% in Piombino and +4.5% on the Island of Elba




28/02/2024The French Walden Group makes two acquisitions in Italy
The pharmaceutical logistics company bought XCM Healthcare and UnitEX




27/02/2024In the second quarter of 2023, cargo traffic in EU ports fell by -5.9%
Only rolling stock is growing. Landings decreased overall by -6.2% and shipments by -5.4%




27/02/2024In 2023, cruise group Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported record revenues
More than 2.7 million (+63.3%) passengers were accommodated on board the ships




27/02/2024The concession contract for the Baker Hughes plant in Corigliano Calabro has been signed
The American company is present in Italy with eight sites specialized in the production of turbomachinery for the industrial and energy markets




27/02/2024In 2023, MPC Container Ships' net profit fell by -25.3%
In the fourth quarter, revenues decreased by -5.7%




27/02/2024In 2023, cargo traffic at the Port of Hamburg decreased by -4.7%
In the fourth quarter of the year alone, the decline was -1%




27/02/2024The OCEAN Alliance partners renew their agreement by extending it to March 31, 2032
They operate a fleet of container ships with a capacity of 8.4 million TEUs




27/02/2024The Superior Council of Public Works approves the technical adaptation of the PRP in Augsburg
Di Sarcina: the operation will allow a much better management of the operational areas of the port




26/02/2024Christened the fifth full container ship to join the fleet of the Genoese Messina
Built in 2010, the "Jolly Clivia" has a capacity of 4,400 TEUs




26/02/2024The Port Authority of the Central and Northern Adriatic will build the dam for the regasification terminal off the coast of Ravenna
It will be about 900 meters long




26/02/2024In 2023, Regional Container Lines' revenues decreased by -49.0%
The volumes of goods transported by the fleet of container carriers are stable




26/02/2024SILT (Finsea Group) has opened operational offices in Vado Ligure and Trieste
The transport company owns a fleet of more than 50 owned vehicles




26/02/2024Call for tenders for the electrification of the first lot of the Levante quay of the port of Gioia Tauro
The basic amount of the tender is over 14.5 million euros




26/02/2024Beijing: The accusation that Chinese cranes pose safety risks is completely unfounded
The AAPA applauds Washington's decision to develop domestic production capacity for port equipment




26/02/2024The Port Authority of Venice confirms that the VTP concession will expire on 31 May 2026
The port authority rejects the latest proposal for an Economic and Financial Plan presented by the company as "it is not admissible or conducive to the rebalancing of the concession"




26/02/2024Notice to collect expressions of interest for the areas of the shipbuilding hub in Cagliari
The concession may not exceed 40 years




23/02/2024CMA CGM is back at a loss after 15 consecutive quarters of earnings
In the fourth quarter of last year, revenues decreased by -37.4%




23/02/2024The European Commission authorizes CMA CGM to acquire Bolloré Logistics
Set up the sale of all the logistics company's assets in Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint-Martin and French Guiana




23/02/2024The new law on the invoicing of demurrage costs has been promulgated in the USA
Most of the provisions will come into force on 26 May




23/02/2024Brussels inquiry into aid for territorial continuity granted to Corsica Linea and La Méridionale
France has notified the granting of compensation of €853.6 million for the period 2023-2030




23/02/2024Sharp decline in intermodal transport handled by Kombiverkehr
The German company fears that the current difficult market situation will persist for a long time. There is also concern about the outcome of European policies for combined transport




23/02/2024Bureau Veritas' Marine & Offshore division closes 2023 with record performance
In the business segment, revenues amounted to €455.7 million (+8.9%)




22/02/2024Today in Rome the conference celebrating the 30th anniversary of Law 84/94
He established the Port Authorities and the General Command of the Port Authorities - Coast Guard




22/02/2024Confrontation between the Suez Canal Authority and the top management of the Genoese company Messina
Rabie: appreciation for the growing number of ships of the Italian carrier crossing the channel




22/02/2024The European Parliament gives the first green light to the reform of the EU Customs Code
Appreciation of ECSA, ECASBA, ESC, ESPO, FEPORT and WSC, recalling the issues still to be addressed




22/02/2024The port of Palermo has reached a new all-time record for annual cargo traffic
Cargo volumes are also growing in Termini Imerese and Trapani. Drop off at Porto Empedocle




22/02/2024Flattening of G20 nations' import-export growth in the latter part of 2023
Trade in services increased slightly




22/02/2024In 2023, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports fell by -17.7%
There was a slight increase (+1.2%) in loads to and from Italy




22/02/2024Interports, with the privatization of managers and areas, are at the center of the discussion in the Chamber of Deputies
Frijia (FDI): With this law, we are overcoming a discipline that dates back more than 30 years. Ghio (Pd): new sell-off of our heritage and fundamental structures for the country




21/02/2024Biden signs a bill to increase the cybersecurity of U.S. ships, ports, and coastal facilities
More than $20 billion will be used to replace cranes made in China. Crane production in the United States is expected to resume after 30 years




21/02/2024On Friday in Livorno there will be a conference on the relaunch of the Tuscan Simplified Logistics Zone
It is organized by the Port System Authority of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea




21/02/2024On March 26 and 27, the eighth edition of "Shipping, Forwarding&Logistics meet Industry" will be held in Milan
The theme of the event is "The possible futures of production and logistics in Italy"




21/02/2024Fincantieri has signed an agreement with EDGE to establish a production base for military vessels in the United Arab Emirates
51% of the joint venture will be held by the Middle Eastern group, while the Italian company will have the management direction




21/02/2024Intermodal traffic at the Bologna Interport is down sharply in 2023
1.7 million trucks (-10.6%) and 3,391 trains (-33.2%) passed




20/02/2024The Italian tourist port suffers from the absence of specific regulations
Today in Rome of the States General of the sector organized by ASSONAT in collaboration with Assonautica Italiana




20/02/2024In 2023, the value of Russian exports of non-energy goods decreased by -23%
Overall, exports fell by -28.3%, while imports grew by +11.7%




20/02/2024Port of Gioia Tauro, altered controls to favor the 'Ndrangheta in drug trafficking
A criminal association made up of customs officials, the manager of a shipping company, dockers and representatives of the main gangs has been dismantled




20/02/2024Danish shipowners complain that removing the tax exemption for seafarers in the DIS register would be madness
A committee of experts estimated that the number of seafarers would be significantly reduced, but without any impact on the national economy




20/02/2024GNV strengthens the functionality of its fleet service center
Implemented Everbridge's Mass Notification Suite solution




20/02/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, cargo traffic in the Port of Rotterdam decreased by -6.4%
Annual decrease of -6.1% with a reduction in the volumes of both miscellaneous and bulk goods




20/02/2024In 2023, the revenues of the terminal operator HHLA group decreased by -8.3%
Decline of -12.0% in the fourth quarter of the year




19/02/2024A new viaduct improves road accessibility to the Vado Ligure container platform
It has two opposite turns and variable gradients to overcome the railway below




19/02/2024AIDA Cruises announces a modernization program for the three "Sphinx" class ships
The works will be carried out in 2025 and 2026




19/02/2024Turkon Line will operate a scheduled service between Turkey and the northern Red Sea
It will make stops in Mersin, Iskenderun, Aqaba and Jeddah




19/02/2024The Council of the EU has launched the mission to protect ships transiting the Red Sea
Operation Aspides will coordinate with EuNavFor Atlanta




19/02/2024The shipping industry is calling for the release of the crew of the Galaxy Leader kidnapped by the Houthis
They are innocent victims of the ongoing aggression against global shipping




19/02/2024Metrans gains full control of the Croatian railway company Adria Rail
The remaining 49% of the share capital has been acquired




19/02/2024MoU between Austal and Gotlandsbolaget for the development of an innovative hydrogen-powered ferry
Equipped with a multi-fuel propulsion system with gas turbines, it will be able to carry 1,450 passengers




19/02/2024Germany's BGL welcomes Italy's decision to call for infringement proceedings against Austria
To remove the transit limits imposed on road transport on the Brenner corridor - the association pointed out - the path of politics has failed




19/02/2024In the Gulf of Aden, a bulk carrier was hit by missiles
The ship was abandoned by the crew




16/02/2024BIMCO, ICS, Bangladesh, India, Norway and Pakistan are calling for clarity on ship recycling rules
Request to the IMO MEPC for clarifications and guarantees that those who operate in compliance with the Hong Kong Convention will not be sanctioned for violations of the Basel Convention




16/02/2024Conference on the import innovations introduced with the European CBAM regulation
Organized by Assosped Venezia and Anasped, it will be held on February 28 in Marghera




16/02/2024A bulk carrier targeted by missiles in the Gulf of Aden
No damage to either the crew or the vessel




16/02/2024Fire in the night in the port of Ancona
Flames in three warehouses




16/02/2024In the last quarter of 2023, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports fell by -8.9%
For the full year, an increase of +2.3%. Cruise passengers up +554.4%




16/02/2024Last month, container traffic in the Port of Hong Kong grew by +19.1%
First double-digit increase since January 2018




16/02/2024Thanks to the increase in freight rates, the monthly turnover of Evergreen and Yang Ming is growing again
In January, Wan Hai Lines' revenues fell by -2.6%




16/02/2024Order to Vard for the design and construction of a Service Operation Vessel
Fincantieri completes the acquisition of Remazel Engineering




16/02/2024EU colegislators agree tougher measures to punish illegal discharges of ships
Inclusion among pollutants of wastewater, solid waste, and scrubber residues




15/02/2024Royal Caribbean orders the seventh cruise ship of the "Oasis" class at Chantiers del l'Atlantique
Delivery is scheduled for 2028




15/02/2024The Board of Directors of the Strait of Messina company approves the designer's report on the final design of the bridge
Work will start next summer and in 2032 the work will be opened to road and rail traffic




15/02/2024In 2023, container rental company Textainer's revenue fell by -4.9%
In the fourth quarter, the decline was -6.0%




15/02/2024Container traffic at the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Singapore grew in January
For the first time, Singapore's ship register exceeds 100 million gross tons




15/02/2024In January, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -6.2%
Dry cargoes down by -5.8% and liquid cargoes by -6.5%




15/02/2024Rixi: green light for the return of Italian ships to Israeli ports
Activities in Ashdod and Eliat are resuming, in addition to those in Haifa already operational




15/02/2024The Hamburg Senate has approved MSC's entry into HHLA's capital
The shareholding of a leading maritime carrier - underlines the executive - represents an added value for the terminal operator and for the port




15/02/2024In 2023, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal reached a new all-time high
Growth slowed in the second half of the year. With the crisis in the Red Sea, in December there was the first drop in transits after 32 months of increase




14/02/2024In the port of Ortona, work has begun on the consolidation of the Riva quay
Intervention worth €8.6 million




14/02/2024The Swiss Federal Council plans to extend the heavy vehicle charge to electric trucks
The aim is for it to continue to cover the costs caused by road transport and to promote the transport of goods by rail




14/02/2024Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Sun Princess to Princess Cruises
A delay in the work again led to the cancellation of a maiden voyage




14/02/2024Rixi, the extension of Article 199 funds for port work has been confirmed
A step forward - underlined the deputy minister - to avoid employment crises




14/02/2024This year, Venice is expected to see a +9% growth in cruise traffic
In August, the inauguration of the Fusina terminal




14/02/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, HMM's revenues fell by -47.2% and in the full year by -54.8%
Slight annual growth in containers transported by the fleet




14/02/2024In 2023, Danaos Corporation's revenues decreased by -2.0%
Net profit up +3.1%




14/02/2024Carnival orders a new cruise ship of 180,000 GRT from Meyer Werft
It is the first order for a new construction issued by the American group in the last five years




13/02/2024The British antitrust advises the London government not to renew the validity of the CBER regulation for containerized shipping
Parker (BIFA): We are confident that this decision will create an appropriate balance between the shipping companies




13/02/2024Filt, Fit and Uilt, recognize the rights of port workers or it will be a strike
It is unthinkable - they denounce - that the counterparts do not want to recognize an adequate recovery of the purchasing power of wages




13/02/2024MSC ready to acquire the Wärtsilä plant in Trieste
The unions are waiting for clarification from tomorrow's meeting at the Ministry of Enterprise




13/02/2024Last year, intermodal shipments operated by Hupac fell by -11.7%
Increased frequency on the Benelux-Italy corridor with additional departures between Zeebrugge and Novara and Busto Arsizio. New Zeebrugge-Piacenza service




13/02/2024Uiltrasporti, the problems of the railways will not be solved by the privatization of the FSI group
Tarlazzi and Napoleoni underline that more safety and attention to work are needed




13/02/2024In 2023, cargo traffic in Croatia's ports fell by -1.7%
Annual record of containers with a marked acceleration (+30.6%) in the fourth quarter




12/02/2024Tender for a property intended for health and work prevention activities in the port of Gioia Tauro
The two-storey building will have an area of 2,690 square metres




12/02/2024Annual cargo traffic down in the Sicilian ports of Augusta and Catania
Decreases of -1.8% and -3.5% respectively were recorded




12/02/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, cargo traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -11.9%
Historical record for annual cruise passenger traffic




12/02/2024BIMCO is working on the definition of a standard contract for the transport and installation of offshore wind turbines
Possible introduction of specific provisions for the American market




12/02/2024A bulk carrier hit by two missiles while passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait was slightly damaged
Analysis of the impact of the crisis in the Red Sea on African nations. Egypt and Djibouti are the main victims




12/02/2024On 22 February in Rome, the celebratory conference "1994-2024: 30 years together in ports"
Thirty years since Law No. 84 of 28 January 1994




12/02/2024On Wednesday in the Chamber of Deputies, the proposals on the work of the port companies' associations
To include some of the tasks of port workers in the "strenuous work" and to restart the process for the fund for the early retirement of port workers




09/02/2024CLdN acquires the Dutch Broekman Distriport
The company operates a terminal in the Port of Rotterdam




09/02/2024Record annual revenues for Denmark's DFDS
Decrease in rolling stock transported by the fleet. Passenger growth




09/02/2024The campaign of assemblies has started in the ports after the breakdown of negotiations for the renewal of the contract
The demand is for economic increases and greater security




09/02/2024The tender for the design of the dredging for access to the Venice Maritime Station has been awarded
The activity will be carried out by the joint venture formed by PROGER AQUA - Consorzio Stabile and HMR Ambiente




09/02/2024The Port Community System of Tuscany extended to the port systems of Sardinia and Campania
The Tuscan Port Community System adopted by the PSAs of the two regions




09/02/2024Maersk's greenhouse gas emission reduction targets validated by SBTi
Next month, the WSC will submit a proposal to the IMO's MEPC to close the price gap between fossil and green fuels




09/02/2024CMA CGM will add stopovers at Tanger Med to the service connecting the Western Mediterranean to the Caribbean
At the end of March, a ninth ship was placed on the route




09/02/2024The antitrust of French Polynesia makes the acquisition of Bolloré Logistics by CMA CGM conditional on the disposal of assets
The maritime operations carried out by Bolloré Logistics Polynésie to and from the overseas community will have to be sold




08/02/2024LDA's new ro-ro vessels leased to Airbus will be equipped with six rotor sails
Agreement with Finland's Norsepower




08/02/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, cargo traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -10.1%
Stable miscellaneous goods. Bulk flexing




08/02/2024The expansion of the second car terminal of the port of Piraeus has been completed
Investment of 20 million euros




08/02/2024Discussion in the prefecture in Naples on the problems of maritime work
Among the issues, the unions denounced the reduction in sick pay




08/02/2024Container traffic at HPH Trust's terminals fell by -6.3% last year
Growth of +2.7% was recorded in the second half of the year




08/02/2024Maersk closes the latter part of 2023 with a loss after 15 quarters of profits
Clerc: Despite the temporary current market improvement brought about by the crisis in the Red Sea, oversupply will have an impact on our results in 2024




07/02/2024Boluda buys Gibraltar-based towing company Resolve Salvage and Fire
It was sold by the American Resolve Marine




07/02/2024The WSC urges the EU Commission to set out a clear plan regarding rules and investments for the decarbonisation of shipping
The association confirms the importance of an agreement in the IMO




07/02/2024Costamare ends 2023 with record revenues
Net profit down -31.3%




07/02/2024Fernando Bertoni is the new CEO of Fagioli
Appointment with immediate effect conferred by the Board of Directors




07/02/2024Yara Marine Technologies has been acquired by Okapi Supply Trading Advisory
The Norwegian company develops technologies to reduce emissions from the maritime sector




07/02/2024Employees of the Port Authority of Naples and doctors investigated for the illegal issuance of certificates of fitness to seafarers
Corruption and forgery in public documents




07/02/2024The transfer of control of South Korea's HMM to the Pan Ocean-JKL consortium has faded
Failed negotiations with Korea Ocean Business Corporation and Korea Development Bank




06/02/2024Over a million tons of gravel have been laid for the foundation of the new breakwater in Genoa
More than 1,320 submerged columns have been built to support the breakwater




06/02/2024ECSA, the EU Commission's intention to promote the production of sustainable fuels for shipping is good
Raptis: We see a strong commitment to giving shipping priority access to low- and zero-emission fuels




06/02/2024CargoBeamer will operate a train service between Bari and Domodossola
From the Piedmontese terminal 20 weekly rotations with Kaldenkirchen




06/02/2024The MIT indicates four strategic objectives for the presidents of the PSAs
Investments, job security in ports, digitalisation, anti-corruption and transparency




06/02/2024Partnership of BTG and GPR in the segment of positioning systems for port automation
The goal is to improve the efficiency and safety of container terminals




06/02/2024The U.S.-based Taylor Group has acquired 85% of Italy's CVS Ferrari
The Pagani family's BP will retain 10% of the capital and 5% is owned by sales and marketing director Bertozzi




06/02/2024Cappa (Alsea): restore remote document checks on goods to speed up traffic in ports and airports
Given the shortage of staff, he explains, only physical checks could be reserved for officials on site




06/02/2024Attacks on ships in the southern Red Sea continue
Minor damage to a British-owned vessel




05/02/2024The Genoese shipyard Tankoa Yachts will have a production base in Civitavecchia
Issuance of a concession for a warehouse and 30,000 square meters in the former Privilege area




05/02/2024Campania's ports closed 2023 with a new record in passengers and a -3.5% drop in cargo
There were over 1.7 million cruise passengers (+43.2%)




05/02/2024The works for the protection of the port basin of Piombino have been completed
They cost six million euros




05/02/2024ESPO supports the amendments reinstating the 90-day temporary detention period
It is crucial to ensure the smooth flow of goods through ports




05/02/2024Crisis in the Red Sea, in January the ships transiting the Suez Canal decreased by -36.8%
The value of transit rights has been halved




05/02/2024Last year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -4.0%
Loads to and from Italy fell by -3.8%




05/02/2024SEACOR Holdings sells SEACOR Container Lines to King Ocean
This was followed by the sale of River Transport Holdings to the Ingram Barge Company in the autumn




02/02/2024The list of shipping companies and their reference authorities under the EU ETS has been published
Companies will need to open a shipping operator deposit account




02/02/2024Konecranes, in 2023 sales of port equipment have increased. New orders are down
Percentage changes of +35.0% and -11.3% respectively




02/02/2024After 13 years of growth, the DSV Group's revenue fell by -36.0% in 2023
The volume of air shipments handled decreased by -5.5% and that of sea shipments by -16.2%




01/02/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, Royal Caribbean reported record financial results and passenger numbers for the period
New highs are expected in 2024




01/02/2024In 2023, cargo traffic in Spanish ports fell by -3.3%. Cruise records
Containers amounted to 16,379,280 TEUs (-4.5%)




01/02/2024On 8 February in Genoa the "Workshop on the digitalisation of maritime communications"
It is organized by the DIBRIS of the University of Genoa and the Port Authority of Genoa




01/02/2024ASSONAT, it is wrong to assign the ATECO code for recreational and amusement activities to marinas
Greenhouse: The appropriate code is that of Maritime and Inland Waterway Transport Support Services




01/02/2024Port of Livorno, in April the removal of the pipes preparatory to the widening of the entrance channel will begin
The activity will last seven months




01/02/2024Cargotec announces the partial demerger of Kalmar and its planned listing on Nasdaq Helsinki
In 2023, the group's economic performance grew significantly. Sharp decline in new orders




01/02/2024Last year, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait increased by +5.9%
In the last quarter, growth was +6.4%




01/02/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, ABB's revenues increased by +5.4%
The value of new orders was stable
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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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