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March 2024




29/03/2024VTTI and IKAV will acquire control of the LNG Adriatic regasification terminal
It consists of a consortium to acquire the majority of the capital




29/03/2024On April 16, the Conference of Instructional Services on the Project of the Bridge on the Strait of Messina
The participants will be made available to the design documentation




29/03/2024In the first two months of 2024, container traffic in Chinese ports increased by 12.1% percent
The overall volumes of international goods grew by 10.5% percent




29/03/2024Last year, CIMC reported a -38.9% decline in container sales
Revenue fell by -9.7% percent, with a -33.9% percent decline in the container segment alone




29/03/2024The construction site of the new Ro-ro terminal of the Porto Canal in Cagliari will be carried out
The first phase of the work will have to be completed by June 30, 2026




29/03/2024The construction of the new series of large garage ships of the Swiss Sallaum Lines has begun
The first unit will be taken in delivery at the end of 2025




29/03/2024In 2023, the ship repair activities in the Greek shipyards grew
Work carried out on 651 ships (+ 9.8%)




28/03/2024Last year, Chinese group COSCO Shipping's revenues fell by -55.1% percent
In the fourth quarter, it rose 3.8% percent of the containerized volumes carried by the fleet




28/03/2024Assshipowners, well the position of Italy in the EU for the protection of maritime transport
Messina : There is a risk of a significant loss of competitiveness of entire segments of the community economy and of our country




28/03/2024Warriors (AdSP Livorno) : The passage of the TDT terminal in Grimaldi will not have an impact on the containers
We will ask for a formal commitment to ensure further development of containerized traffic, " he said




28/03/2024New historical record of the revenues of the Chinese terminalist group COSCO Shipping Ports
Last year it was closed with a net profit of 394.3 million (+ 0.9%)




28/03/2024ONE and Yang Ming present their network of transpacified services scheduled for 2025
Thirteen the routes in common




28/03/2024Fincantieri, contracted with the Indonesian Ministry of Defense for the supply of two PPA units
The commessa has a value of 1.18 billion euros




28/03/2024Port of Brindisi, amicable resolution of the dispute with Versalis
The port authority will carry out structural interventions that will ensure the full operation of the Polimeri Pier




28/03/2024The preliminary agreement for the sale of the newspaper "Il Secolo XIX" to the MSC group has been formalized
Initiation of exclusive negotiations to allow due diligence to be carried out




27/03/2024Agreement between the Italian State Railways and ESA for the application of space services technologies to logistics
Among the objectives, the monitoring of infrastructures, their connectivity and digitalization




27/03/2024In 2023, Interporto Padova recorded a +7.3% increase in production value
Net profit of €2.9 million (+2.0%)




27/03/2024Carnival reports record revenue for the first quarter of its fiscal year
Historic spike in bookings




27/03/2024The Peruvian National Port Authority has revoked the exclusive concession of the new port of Chancay to COSCO
The institution explains that it has "corrected an administrative error". The airport, central to China's Belt and Road Initiative in Latin America, is expected to open at the end of the year




27/03/2024Drop in cargo traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado in February
A total of 4.8 million tonnes of cargo were handled (-4.6%)




26/03/2024Sixth edition of Contship and SRM's Corridors and Logistics Efficiency Report
The already preponderant use of the Ex Works clause by manufacturing companies in Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna and Veneto is increasing




26/03/2024The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is cooperating in the investigation of the Dali accident
Shipping companies cancel calls at the Port of Baltimore




26/03/2024Agreement in La Spezia for the use of hydrogen as a fuel for railway shunting in port
It was signed by the Port Authority and Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal




26/03/2024Carnival orders a fifth cruise ship of the "Excel" class from Meyer Werft
It will be taken over in 2028




26/03/2024The extension of the EU ETS to shipping? A blessing for shipping companies, says T&E
The surcharges for the ETS represent an exercise in profit, rather than a transfer of costs




26/03/2024A container ship knocks down the Key Bridge at the Port of Baltimore
The impact with a pylon caused the steel structure to collapse




26/03/2024Funds for 10.4 million euros for the photovoltaic plant of the port of Ravenna have been approved
The PSA project has a total value of over €26 million




25/03/2024Brussels fears that Lufthansa's takeover of ITA could restrict competition
The preliminary outcome of the investigation has been announced




25/03/2024The port community of La Spezia remembers Giorgio Bucchioni
He was an intelligent, constant and tireless reference, maritime agents, customs officers and freight forwarders point out




25/03/2024USB proclaims a first 24-hour day of strike by port workers on April 5
Among the elements of concern, the port reform wanted by the current government




25/03/2024Agreement between Eni, Fincantieri and RINA for joint initiatives for the energy transition
Decarbonization solutions for the maritime sector are being studied




25/03/2024Accelleron expands its presence in the Japanese market thanks to an agreement with Furuno
The Japanese company is a leading supplier of marine radar systems




25/03/2024GNV condolences for the death of the Antares seafarer
The company has assured maximum cooperation to clarify the exact dynamics of the incident




25/03/2024On Saturday, EST's container terminal in the port of Augusta became operational
Pandolfo: we plan to open new direct services and intercept the connections that currently serve the ports of the Adriatic




25/03/2024AD Ports will acquire 60% of the capital of Tbilisi Dry Port
The Georgian dry port will become operational at the end of this year




25/03/2024In 2023, the transport of goods on Germany's inland waterways hit an all-time low
Only transit traffic is growing




25/03/2024Fatal accident in the port of Naples
A seafarer from the ferry "GNV Antares" was crushed by a fifth wheel
News from the Companies
25/03/2024ABB fornirà la sua soluzione per il Cold - Ironing nel Porto Internazionale di Portsmouth




25/03/2024MEPC 81, ok to a mechanism for the pricing of greenhouse gases for shipping
ICS and WSC are pleased with the outcome of the meeting of the IMO Maritime Environment Protection Committee, which approves the establishment of two new ECA areas in Canadian Arctic waters and the Norwegian Sea




25/03/2024Mission of the port of Ravenna in Moldova
Visited the port of Giurgiulesti




22/03/2024Spediporto, a public-private foundation to create the Green Logistic Valley of Genoa
The annual meeting of the city's freight forwarders' association




22/03/2024Three days of strike for the contract of Italian port workers
It was proclaimed by Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Uiltrasporti




22/03/2024The third edition of the course for the staff of the maritime agencies of Genoa, Savona and La Spezia is underway
It is carried out in collaboration with the Harbour Master's Office




22/03/2024In 2023, the revenues of the terminal operator PSA International group decreased by -11.2%
PSA Genova Pra has been awarded the Industria Felix Award




22/03/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, cargo traffic in French ports decreased by -1.3%
For the year as a whole, the decline was -4.6%




22/03/2024Maersk publishes Svitzer's demerger plan
The group's towing company will be listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock market




21/03/2024Agreement between Mercitalia Logistics and Marcegaglia for the construction of new terminals and railway junctions
Logistical solutions are planned for the rail transport of the steel plants produced by the Mantua-based group




21/03/2024SAS (MSC group) offers EUR 142.03 for each share of the French Clasquin
The price is for 42.06% of the share capital and the same value will be proposed for the remaining share




21/03/2024In 2023, rail freight transport through the Swiss Alps declined more sharply than by road
Only the rolling highway is growing, recovering after Covid




21/03/2024In the second half of 2023, the value of China's OOIL's net profit fell by -94.4%
Revenues down by -56.6%




21/03/2024Euroports-Bluefloat Energy partnership for the development of offshore wind farms
Understanding to cooperate in the field of port infrastructure and logistics solutions




21/03/2024In February, container volumes at the ports of Algeciras and Valencia increased by +18.0% and +7.4%
In the first two months of 2024, the increases were +7.8% and +10.2%, respectively




21/03/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, the revenues of the terminal operator HHLA group decreased by -12.1%
During the year, the value of the share increased by +40.8% mainly as a result of the takeover bid made by MSC




20/03/2024The Port Authority of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Turkmen port of Turkmenbaschi
It was signed today in Rome




20/03/2024A workshop on the digitalization of ports will be held in Genoa on Friday
It will be held at the headquarters of the Harbour Master's Office




20/03/2024The costs that shipping will have to bear in 2024 for inclusion in the EU ETS amount to three billion euros
Assarmatori and Confitarma presented the update of the document "The route to net zero. Together to decarbonise the maritime sector"




20/03/2024Operational tests for the remote operation of a locomotive
They were carried out by SBB and Alstom




20/03/2024Carlyle in talks with thyssenkrupp to acquire its Marine Systems division
The due diligence procedure has been activated. Possible partial sale of the business




19/03/2024Costa, alternative solutions for the docking of cruise ships in Venice are still far from being realized
Alberti: We hope for a meeting between all parties to find a definitive solution




19/03/2024The installation of systems for the discharge of liquefied CO2 captured on board ships in ports is problematic
A study by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation highlights the lack of port areas as one of the obstacles




19/03/2024In 2023, the turnover of the Grendi group grew by +10%
Return to the direct exercise of the shipowning activity and to international sea routes




19/03/2024Agreement between Fincantieri and Saipem in the field of surveillance and control of critical underwater infrastructures
The companies will evaluate collaboration opportunities in underwater robotics




19/03/2024On March 25th in Livorno a carrer day organized by Assarmatori
This is the first of a series of meetings in Italian seaside towns




19/03/2024Clean Arctic Alliance, establish ECA areas in Canadian Arctic waters and the Norwegian Sea
Meeting of the IMO MEPC in London




19/03/2024ONE plans to invest $25 billion over six years in containerized shipping
The company's goal is to increase the capacity of the fleet from 1.8 to three million TEUs




19/03/2024Strong growth in container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles in February
781 thousand TEUs handled (+60.2%)




18/03/2024Brodosplit confirms the order from Storylines for a new residential cruise ship
The unit will house 531 private residences




18/03/2024Tender for the maritime works of the new Georgian port of Anaklia
Boskalis, DEME, Jan De Nul and Van Oord are participating




18/03/2024Investment firms FMV and TDGIF acquire 28% of PSA Italy
The Italian government has given its approval to the operation within the scope of Golden Power's powers




18/03/2024Ports of Naples and Salerno, Liebherr completes the supply of four wheeled gantry cranes
One vehicle was handed over to SCT, three to CO. NA.TE.CO




18/03/2024Another important step of the CMA CGM group in the publishing sector
Agreement to acquire Altice France




18/03/2024Last year, cruise traffic in Montenegro increased by +31.7%
472 cruise ships docked (+8.5%)




18/03/2024The container ship YM Witness knocked down three quay cranes in the Turkish port of Evyap
The accident did not result in any injuries




18/03/2024Growth of +13.5% in cargo traffic in the Port of Barcelona in February
Exceptional increase (+66.2%) in containers in transit




18/03/2024Last month, container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by +24.1%
The number of containers full on unloading and empty containers is increasing. Drop in loads at embarkation




18/03/2024In January, cargo traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +7.4%
Containers, with a total of 198,925 TEUs, decreased by -3.5%




18/03/2024China's Singamas container sales fell by -56% last year
Halving of the Hong Kong company's revenues




15/03/2024Wallenius Wilhelmsen closes 2023 with record financial results
The volumes of rolling stock transported by the fleet are stable




15/03/2024OCEAN Alliance halves the number of scheduled services that will call at the airport in Italy
Italian airports will be touched by lines operated by alliance companies outside the VSA agreement




15/03/2024Executive Master's Degree in Shipping Management from ForMare and Confitarma
It will be held from April 5 to June 28




15/03/2024From next month, Ocean Alliance will reduce the number of services in its worldwide network
However, it will increase the hold capacity. Lines between Asia and the Red Sea are suspended




15/03/2024In February, cargo traffic in Russian ports increased by +5%
Growth of dry loads. Liquid bulk is stable




15/03/2024In 2023, the revenues of the Taiwanese Evergreen and Wan Hai Lines decreased by -55.9% and -61.3%
Turnover is up at the beginning of 2024




14/03/2024Agreement between Mercitalia Logistics and sennder to develop sustainable and digitized logistics
The future establishment of a newco is possible




14/03/2024In February, container traffic in the Port of Singapore increased by +18.2%
The total volume of goods grew by +9.2%




14/03/2024Cargo traffic in Greek ports was stable in the third quarter of 2023
Passengers increased by +2.6%




14/03/2024Agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy and the Cruise Lines International Association
Extensive collaboration in international projects is expected




14/03/2024In 2023, Bureau Veritas Italia's revenues grew by +12%
185 new hires were made during the year




14/03/2024Uilt, measures are needed to ensure that EU rules on road transport do not penalise the railways
Concern about the crisis in the rail freight sector




14/03/2024The LNG supply chain to power road and maritime transport is growing further in Italy
Arzà (Assogasliquidi-Federchimica): the time has come to move from individual and occasional initiatives to support LNG to a strategic and structural approach




14/03/2024Captrain Italia signs a sale and lease-back agreement with Railpool
13 locomotives sold and will be operated under a long-term contract




14/03/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by -48.8%
First net loss after 21 consecutive quarters of earnings




13/03/2024The size of the German merchant fleet is stable in 2023
Germany maintains its global leadership in the container shipping segment




13/03/2024Del Corona & Scardigli has acquired a majority stake in DLG Move
The company was renamed DCS Move




13/03/2024The largest capacity container ship ever arrived at the Genoese terminal docked at SECH
The 16,000-TEU ship is used in the Dragon service




13/03/2024WSC teams up with NCB to combat undeclared or misdeclared maritime shipments of dangerous goods
The development of the digital platform of the Cargo Safety Program is planned, a system that will represent the evolution of Hazcheck Detect




13/03/2024In 2023, Israel's ZIM reported a net loss of -$2.7 billion
Revenues down -58.9%. Decrease of -44.9% in the fourth quarter alone




13/03/2024CLIA commissions RINA to carry out a study to address the sustainable future of the cruise industry
Among the objectives, mapping the current and future state of infrastructure and the use of alternative fuels




13/03/2024ERC welcomes the approval of the proposal for an EU regulation on the use of rail capacity
It will help - the association underlined - to optimize it and avoid waste




13/03/2024FerCargo denounces that the government has done the worst it could do for rail freight
The list of grievances begins with the €70 million cut in funds for the purchase of rolling stock




12/03/2024Rail Cargo Group operates two new rail services between Germany and Northern Italy
Verona-Göttingen and Padua-Hannover connections. Increased frequency on the Verona-Wuppertal route




12/03/2024Fincantieri - Qatar Navy agreement for naval education and training
Memorandum of Understanding signed in Doha




12/03/2024Two new tugboats in the Rimorchiatori Mediterranei fleet
They are used by Rimorchiatori Augusta in the ports of Milazzo and Syracuse




12/03/2024Mariotti starts the construction of the megayacht for Aman at Sea
The keel is scheduled to be laid this summer




12/03/2024Ship transits in Suez down -50% and +74% increase in ship traffic through the Cape of Good Hope
The International Monetary Fund is monitoring the impact of the crisis in the Red Sea on trade




12/03/2024The EU Parliament has approved new rules on the weight and size of trucks introducing gigaliners
Jost (ETSC): Big trucks are a big mistake for Europe. Fabian (ACEA): The current regulations are no longer fit for purpose and, in fact, penalise zero-emission vehicles




11/03/2024It is necessary to maintain the current restrictions with respect to the circulation of gigaliners
This is what CER, ERFA, UIRR, UIP, UNIFE, ETSC, Alpine Initiative, CIPRA International ask in a letter to MEPs




11/03/2024Assofermet Acciai, the Suez crisis has caused a +150% increase in steel transport costs
If breakbulk continues to pass through Suez, container ships have been diverted to the Cape of Good Hope




11/03/2024Cargo traffic at the port of Bremen was stable in the last quarter of 2023
For the full year, it decreased by -8.6%




11/03/2024In 2023, the Swiss railway group SBB returned to profit
Passenger traffic records. -0.8% decline in goods




11/03/2024In January, cargo traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -19.3%
The decline - explained the PSA - reflects the full manifestation of the effects of the Suez crisis




11/03/2024Last year, cargo traffic in German ports fell by -4.1%
Sharp increase in fossil fuel imports from the US




11/03/2024ZPMC categorically denies that its cranes pose a risk to the security of nations
The Chinese company emphasized that it always strictly adheres to the laws of the countries in which it operates




11/03/2024Extensive drone launches in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
No damage to ships and crews transiting the region




08/03/2024A weak upward dynamic in world trade is underway
The WTO expects 2024 to grow and recover from the below-average trend of 2023




08/03/2024Fermerci and Fercargo, the new directive on gigaliners will deal a heavy blow to the railway sector
It would nullify the investments made to date for the growth of intermodal transport and the modal shift




08/03/2024Testing of a wind speed and direction detection system on a MOL vessel
The aim is to contribute to the safety of maritime operations and to reduce fuel consumption




08/03/2024COSCO Shipping supports China's Great Wall Motor's car exports
A strategic cooperation agreement has been signed




08/03/2024The Port Authority of the Eastern Sicilian Sea is ready to welcome the port of Syracuse into its territorial district
After the green light from the Senate, the Chamber of Deputies is expected to approve




07/03/2024The contract for the road shuttle from the port of La Spezia to S. Stefano Magra has been signed
Sommariva: it will allow the port to operate more railly




07/03/2024In 2023, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +23.9%
Revenues reached a record €7.65 billion (+2.8%)




07/03/2024Brussels has launched a consultation on the new transport block exemption regulation
It covers the rail, multimodal and inland waterway transport segments




07/03/2024Decline in Finnlines' annual financial performance
In 2023, revenues decreased by -7.6%




07/03/2024The world's maritime industry is dismayed and worried by the bloody attack on True Confidence
Call for decisive action to safeguard the lives of seafarers




07/03/2024Wincanton's ownership is set to pass to the American GXO
CEVA refrains from increasing the value of its offer




07/03/2024In 2023, Taiwanese Yang Ming's revenues fell by -62.6%
Net profit fell by -97.2%




07/03/2024In the Gulf of Aden, a missile hit a bulk carrier, causing three deaths
At least four other people were injured, three of whom are in serious condition. The crew abandoned ship




07/03/2024MacGregor will supply the cranes for the cable-laying that Prysmian has ordered from Vard
The ship is expected to be delivered by early 2027




06/03/2024Rail Traction Company and InRail have ordered six locomotives from Siemens Mobility
They will be taken over from mid-2025




06/03/2024Fincantieri has signed an agreement with the Alexandria shipyard in Egypt
The collaboration will focus on possible new programs for the Egyptian Navy




06/03/2024Last year, cargo traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic fell by -4.7%
In Bari, an increase of +7.7%. Brindisi recorded a decrease of -18.3%




06/03/2024Cecilia Eckelmann-Battistello, lady of the Italian and German ports, died today
For over 25 years he led the terminal and logistics group Contship Italia




06/03/2024The Coast Guard awards Costa Cruises and AIDA for safety
The award was presented by Admiral Nicola Carlone




06/03/2024Shipping agents, customs officers and freight forwarders in La Spezia are protesting against the lifting of the decentralization of customs controls
The customs administration has announced the cancellation of these procedures of the two customs links allocated to private operators




06/03/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, cargo traffic at Swiss ports on the Rhine fell by -20.2%
Growth of +8.1% was recorded for the full year




05/03/2024In 2023, cargo traffic in the port of Genoa decreased by -4.1% and in the port of Savona-Vado it fell by -2.5%
An all-time record for cruises in both ports




05/03/2024Investments of 6.7 billion dollars over five years to increase the competitiveness of South Korean shipyards
Government agreement with KSOE, SHI and Hanwha Ocean




05/03/2024Parliament gives the green light to Italy's participation in the Eunavfor Aspides operation
Messina (Assarmatori): Unfortunately, the situation does not seem destined to be resolved in a short time




05/03/2024The FS Group has joined the Corporate Partnership Board of the International Transport Forum
It is the FTT's platform for dialogue with the private sector




05/03/2024GNV has added the GNV Sirio and GNV Auriga ferries to its fleet
They will be used on the Genoa-Palermo and Genoa-Porto Torres routes




05/03/2024The Antitrust Authority launches an investigation into the acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio by Ignazio Messina & C
The possible penalization of the Grimaldi group has been noted. Exceptional boarding at Ponte Somalia




05/03/2024Work has begun in the port of La Spezia for the construction of the new cruise pier
The expected duration of the construction site is 710 days




05/03/2024The studies for the completion of the doubling of the Suez Canal will be completed in 16 months
The works will increase the transit capacity by six ships per day




04/03/2024An MSC container ship hit by a missile in the Gulf of Aden
The ship was damaged but there are no injuries among the crew




04/03/2024The Italian government has approved the decree on port facilities for the reception of waste from ships
Implementation of European Directive 2019/883




04/03/2024The construction site for the construction of the Genoa subport tunnel has been inaugurated
It will be 3.4 kilometers long. Two tunnels with an external excavation diameter of about 16 meters




04/03/2024Fincantieri has joined the Industrial Liaison Program of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
It envisages a long-term collaboration with the US research university




04/03/2024In 2023, Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +4.5%
In the fourth quarter alone, the increase was +8.4%




04/03/2024ETSC, allow 18-year-olds to drive trucks and buses? Not a good idea at all
Avenoso: The answer to the shortage of drivers is to improve working conditions, not to recruit school-age children




04/03/202437 hires authorized at the Civitavecchia Port Company
Scilipoti: concrete response to the detractors who would like to eliminate the regulated flexibility within the ports




04/03/2024The bulk carrier hit last month by missiles in the Gulf of Aden has sunk
The Italian Navy's "Duilio" shot down a drone in the Red Sea




04/03/2024Marked decrease of -23.7% in ships transiting the Panama Canal in the last quarter of 2023
For the full year, 13,216 ships (-7.4%) crossed the ship




01/03/2024In June, Zeno D'Agostino will step down as president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
The resignation is due to personal and family reasons




01/03/2024Last year, cargo traffic in the port of Ancona decreased by -10.3%
Cruise passengers are on the rise (+19.3%) in the ports of the Central Adriatic. There was a slight decrease (-1.6%) in ferry passengers




01/03/2024Federagenti, Spanish ports, unlike Italian ones, are able to benefit from the Red Sea crisis
Our connectivity and logistics performance indices are merciless




01/03/2024Another quarter of declining financial performance for Kuehne + Nagel
Agreement to acquire the City Zone Group of Companies
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WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050
Geneva
The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements
One in ten containers is not up to standard
Washington
WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to bring back four services on the Suez Canal route
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean
Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal
Lugano
The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment
Cavotec and EVIAS sign agreement for charging electric port vehicles on the move.
Stockholm
The Swedish company becomes the exclusive distributor and installer for the port sector of the French company's technologies
Hapag-Lloyd signs agreement with DP World to secure terminal capacity in Africa
Hamburg
The agreement concerns the ports of Dakar, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Banana and Maputo
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
Sana'a/Hamburg
German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed
New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone
Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August
Long Beach
In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%
WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods
Washington
Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk
T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.
Brussels
If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
Bern
The road runs faster than the rail
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
Geneva
The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.
Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.
Bremen
It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.
APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port
Copenhagen
Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built
Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.
Genoa/Milan
The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity
Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy
Cernobbio
Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.
Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia
Delta
The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai
Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.
Rome
The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work
Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships
Shanghai
The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%
Cairo
In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)
Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa
IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.
London
38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.
Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance
Brussels
The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.
The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain
Geneva
This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union
Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships
London
Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz
Riyadh
Bahri VLCC Sidr hit
Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Brussels
BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list
In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed
Balboa
The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.
Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.
Trieste/Kiel
The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions
Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG
Manila
The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa
EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia
Brussels
This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record
Anjra
Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
Hong Kong
The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.
G20 trade accelerates in second quarter
Paris
Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace
La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.
La Spezia
OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter
Hong Kong
The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)
Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.
Florence/Livorno
SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year
Bern
The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)
White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs
Washington
IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden
London/Riyadh/Southampton
The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.
CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port
Paris
The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
Beijing
In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%
Bremen
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships
Trieste
A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
The unit was forced to head towards Somalia
CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Hong Kong
The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
Hamburg
The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal
The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives
Rome
The goal is to improve efficiency, flexibility and sustainability
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.
Hong Kong
Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged
AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.
Genoa
The event will also host a rich program of conferences
Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector
Chieti
Illegal employment of non-EU workers
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore decreased by -4.9% in August
Singapore
In the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 30.7 million containers (+4.2%)
Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to jointly develop new international ship repair center in Cochin
Mumbai
An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Southampton
One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.
In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%
Ravenna
A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August
Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito
Rome
A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase
Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship
Papenburg
With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.
The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.
VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS
Hamburg
The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.
The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.
Genoa
More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far
ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations
Genoa
Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen
Genoa
Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August
Los Angeles
The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones
Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal
Sharjah/Bangkok
It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security
Abu Dhabi
Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world
Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia
Frankfurt am Main
The shares were acquired from the other 20 members
US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers
Tampa
Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island
Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund
Abu Dhabi
Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.
Milan
Construction of the wave barrier is underway
For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.
Balboa
Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.
Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba
Portoferraio
Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.
HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale
Seoul
It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company
Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop
Oslo
The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems
New drug seizure in the port of Livorno
Livorno
53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%
Brussels
Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively
A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.
Genoa
The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.
Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.
Ravenna
MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa
Genoa
The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa
Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship
London
The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.
The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.
Ravenna
Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st
MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste
Stockholm
The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.
Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
An accident also in the Indian Ocean
Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Taranto
The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment
Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested
Nicosia
Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.
Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026
Hong Kong
The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.
CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet
Hong Kong
Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%
In the first half of this year, China
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Hong Kong
Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)
In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%
Hong Kong
Net profit up 7.4%
Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025
Papenburg
The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros
Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September
Genoa
It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya
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
AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.
Genoa
The event will also host a rich program of conferences
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera
Trieste
The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.
Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.
La Spezia
The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route
MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan
Oslo
Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.
Schindellegi
Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958
In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)
Madrid
Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)
A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.
Livorno
It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals
Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini
Rome
Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport
Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins
Ravenna
The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%
Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.
Noise
An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th
Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe
Vilnius
It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
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