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August 2024




30/08/2024The new cruise terminal of Fusina, in Marghera, has been inaugurated
A growth of +9% in cruise traffic in Venice is expected this year




30/08/2024Last month, Chinese ports recorded a new all-time record for container traffic
Seaports alone handled 25.6 million TEUs (+8.3%)




30/08/2024Grimaldi has taken delivery of the fifth "G5" class multipurpose ro-ro ship
The "Great Casablanca" will be used in connections between Northern Europe and West Africa




30/08/2024In the first half of 2024, container traffic at CMPort's terminals was 71.8 million TEUs
Growth of +7.9% was recorded




30/08/2024Further increase in the quarterly economic and operating performance of the COSCO group
In the April-June period of this year, revenues increased by +19.0%. 12 new 14,000 TEU containerships ordered




29/08/2024German port companies are calling for measures to counter the effect of the increase in train path prices
Titzrath (ZDS): Ports would be significantly weakened in their competitiveness




29/08/2024The German BLG establishes its own subsidiary in Turkey
The new company BLG Uluslararasi Tasimacilik Ltd. is headquartered in Istanbul




29/08/2024Vale's iron ore will arrive at European steel mills via the port of Tarragona
The first ship has docked at the Euroports terminal




29/08/2024In the first half of 2024, cargo traffic in Moroccan ports grew by +15.3%
In the second quarter alone, the increase was +18%




29/08/2024In the second quarter, the revenues of China's COSCO Shipping Ports increased by +4.5%
In the first half of 2024, the increase was +3.0%




29/08/2024Surge in sales of containers produced by China's CIMC
The company reported new half-year and quarterly revenue records




28/08/2024Dominguez (IMO) appeals for an end to attacks on ships in the Red Sea
The risk of serious damage caused by a possible oil spill was highlighted




28/08/2024The downward trend in MPC Container Ships' economic results continues
In the second quarter of 2024, revenues decreased by -32.7%




28/08/2024Sharp increase in the quarterly financial results of Regional Container Lines
In the April-June period, revenues grew by +16.6%




28/08/2024In the first half of 2024, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.9%
In the second quarter, 3.5 million tons more were handled than in the April-June period of 2023




28/08/2024Vard will build a second hybrid Ocean Energy Construction Vessel for Island Offshore
Delivery is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027




27/08/2024La Spezia is proposed as the headquarters of the Giuseppe Garibaldi transformed into a museum ship
The city's link with the Navy was highlighted




27/08/2024In the port of Galveston, construction has begun on the cruise terminal that will be the home port of MSC Cruises
It will be inaugurated at the end of 2025




27/08/2024In Japan, a study is underway for the construction of ships for the transport of liquefied CO2
The design and construction characteristics will be defined




27/08/2024GNV entrusts Telemar with the management and maintenance of rescue and navigation safety systems
Agreement on three ships currently under construction in China




27/08/2024Royal Caribbean orders a fourth "Icon" class cruise ship from Meyer Turku
The order includes options for a fifth and a sixth unit




27/08/2024Transhipment containers continue to fuel the growth of container traffic in Spanish ports
In July, national ports handled 1,531,414 TEUs (+6.3%)




26/08/2024Naval traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore is growing
In the January-July period, 54,563 ships transited (+7.2%)




26/08/2024A significant growth in participation in Green Logistics Expo is expected
There were two main meetings: the States General of Logistics of the North East and Lombardy and Mercintreno




26/08/2024The fire is still raging on the Suezmax Sounion attacked on Wednesday in the Red Sea
Flames on the main deck and part of the superstructure




26/08/2024The South Korean shipbuilding group HD KSOE will acquire the majority of Convion
The Finnish company specializes in the development of fuel cell technology




26/08/2024Filt-Cgil, the self-handling tool is already governed by the rules still in force
The union invites the bodies concerned to apply them with authority, rigor and competence




26/08/202418 new straddle carriers have arrived at the Medcenter Container Terminal in Gioia Tauro
In the first seven months of 2024, the Calabrian port handled 2.3 million containers (+11.9%)




23/08/2024VSM, the state's participation in Meyer Werft is to be temporary, and the leadership of the company is to be confirmed to the Meyer family
According to the shipbuilding association, by investing in the shipyard, the public sector is taking on acceptable risks




23/08/2024In the second quarter, the growth of G20 goods exports flattened
The value of imports increased and the import-export of services also increased




23/08/2024In July, the port of Algeciras handled 399 thousand containers (-1.9%)
In the first seven months of this year, traffic amounted to 2.8 million TEUs (+2.0%)




23/08/2024Singamas recorded significant growth in half-year dry container sales
The average price of 20' boxes for dry loads fell by -7.7%




23/08/2024The half-year results of China's COSCO Shipping International are growing
In the first six months of this year, revenues increased by +8.2%




22/08/2024USB, continue to promptly denounce any attempt at unauthorized self-handling in ports
It is also necessary, explains the union, to put pressure on the Port Authorities so that any request for authorization actually meets the requirements




22/08/2024In the first half of 2024, OOIL's revenues grew by +2.3%
Declining earnings




22/08/2024Agreement on the restructuring plan of the Meyer Werft Group confirmed
This is a huge opportunity for a new beginning that must be exploited. Redundancies are expected




22/08/2024At least 80% of the capital of the German shipbuilding company Meyer Werft will be granted to the state
The government intervention would be temporary




22/08/2024Attack on a Greek Suezmax tanker in the Red Sea
It took place 72 nautical miles west of Hodeidah




21/08/2024In the port of Valencia, the growth of container traffic continues
In the first seven months of 2024, 3.14 million TEUs were handled (+13.1%)




21/08/2024CD Cargo has exercised options with Bombardier Transportation for 11 TRAXX 3MS locomotives
The Czech railway company intends to extend its network to Italy and Benelux




20/08/2024Petrolifera Italo Rumena has acquired the Swedish Nordic Storage
The company operates seven storage depots in Sweden and Denmark




20/08/2024Container traffic in the port of Hamburg was stable in the first half of 2024
In the second quarter alone, containers also declined




20/08/2024In Greece, the captain of a ferry was arrested for breach of security
The ship set sail while boarding operations were underway




20/08/2024Magellan Circle signs a collaboration agreement with the Digital Container Shipping Association
Partnership focused on EU funding opportunities




19/08/2024Strong results from services in the Pacific and with Latin America drove ZIM's quarterly performance
The crisis in the Red Sea reduces volumes transported on the route (-30.8%) but not revenues (+27.1%)




19/08/2024In the first half of 2024, the increase in miscellaneous goods in the ports of La Spezia and Carrara contains the decline in bulk cargo
Accentuation of the upward trend in general goods in the second quarter




19/08/2024Accelleron signs an agreement to acquire Canada's True North Marine
The company specializes in optimizing ship routes based on weather and sea conditions




19/08/2024PIL orders Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding to build five 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
They will be taken over from the end of 2026




19/08/2024In the first half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Livorno decreased by -3.4%
In Piombino growth of +52.2% thanks to the activity of the regasification terminal




16/08/2024In the first seven months of 2024, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -3.1%
The overall volume was stable in July




16/08/2024Noatum will acquire control of the Egyptian shipping agency Safina
It will be renamed Noatum Maritime Egypt




16/08/2024In July, container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by +52.6%
New record for this month and an all-time high in empty containers




16/08/2024In the first half of 2024, Hutchison Ports' terminals handled 42.3 million containers (+7%)
Last month, containerized traffic at the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.8%




16/08/2024In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +7.9%
In the first six months of 2024, the increase was +0.7%




16/08/2024DP World's terminals handle record quarterly consummated traffic
New all-time high in half-year revenues. Declining earnings




14/08/2024In July, container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +37.3%
Seroka: it is the effect of an early high season




14/08/2024In the April-June quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -10.5%
Various goods and hydrocarbons are stable. Significant drop in dry bulk cargo




14/08/2024In the first seven months of 2024, the Port of Singapore handled 23.8 million containers (+6.1%)
Total freight traffic was 366.9 million tons (+7.1%)




14/08/2024The quarterly results of the German terminal operator HHLA were positive
In the April-June period, container traffic in the company's port terminals increased by +1.1%




14/08/2024Hapag-Lloyd reports a return to quarterly revenue growth, but earnings fall
In the April-June period of this year, the containers carried by the fleet increased by +3.2%




13/08/2024In the first half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia fell by -17.1%
Cruise passengers up +14.3%




13/08/2024In the second quarter, Evergreen's revenues grew by +57.8%
The company buys and leases over 300 thousand containers




13/08/2024In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -7.8%
Only containers are growing with 1.15 million tons (+10.5%)




13/08/2024Wallenius Wilhelmsen reports record quarterly revenues and EBITDA
The volume of rolling stock and goods transported by the fleet is decreasing




13/08/2024Growth in HMM's economic performance increased in the second quarter
The volumes of container loads transported by the fleet decreased slightly




12/08/2024Proposal by ICS, Bahamas and Liberia to decarbonise shipping based on an annual tax charged per tonne of CO2 equivalent emitted by ships
The flat rate tax would partly feed a fund to support developing maritime nations in reducing shipping emissions




12/08/2024Yilport Holding will participate in the management of the Salvadoran ports of Acajutla and La Unión
An investment of over 1.6 billion dollars is planned




12/08/2024The quarterly results of Taiwanese Yang Ming and Wan Hai grew sharply
WHL orders CSBC Corporation to build four 8,000 TEU containerships




12/08/2024Germany's Meyer Werft will build the four new cruise ships for Disney
The order value is the highest in the history of the Papenburg-based company




12/08/2024ICTSI celebrates record quarterly financial performance
In the April-June period, the group's port terminals handled 3.2 million containers (+1.5%)




12/08/2024Carlo Merli has been appointed CEO of Setramar Group
He will take office on September 1st




12/08/2024Four more cruise ships for Disney Cruise Line
They will be taken delivery between 2027 and 2031




12/08/2024PSA will acquire control of the Polish intermodal operator Loconi International
The Gdynia-based company handles an annual traffic of about 250 thousand containers




09/08/2024T&E again urges cruise lines to move towards the use of e-fuels
Uliquine: it is the only green and scalable solution to decarbonize maritime activities




09/08/2024In June, Seaspan Corporation ordered 27 new container ships
They will have a capacity of between 9,000 and 17,000 TEUs




09/08/2024Spediporto protests against the few resources deriving from VAT revenue distributed to the ports
Botta: there is little or nothing left in the coffers of the port system and of our region




09/08/2024In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna fell by -5.4%
In the first half of the year, the decline was -5.8%




09/08/2024In the second quarter of 2024, cargo traffic in the port of Venice fell by -3.3%
In the first six months of the year, the decline was -6.5%




09/08/2024Fermerci and FerCargo are asking MIT to take action to avert a disastrous crisis in rail freight transport
A -6.7% drop in traffic and an economic damage of 90 million euros are expected in 2024




08/08/2024The MIT postpones the deadline for the submission of candidacies for president of nine Port Authorities to 30 September
Today's notice from the ministry




08/08/2024In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports increased by +41.7%
Loads to and from Italy grew by +80.6%




08/08/2024In the second quarter of 2024, container traffic in the Port of New York grew by +13.3%
In the first half of this year, the increase was +12.6%




08/08/2024Cargotec's financial performance declined in the second quarter
The results of the first quarter of the Kalmar Corporation also fell




07/08/2024Enrico Musso will be the new president of the Genoa airport company
He will be designated by the Western Ligurian Port Authority which holds 60% of the shares




07/08/2024The dockings of passengers, new cars and ro-ro ships have been rationalized in the port of Livorno
An area in concession to the Livorno Maritime Terminal has been temporarily entrusted to Lorenzini




07/08/2024Ship traffic in the Suez Canal has fallen to the levels of more than twenty years ago
In the second quarter of this year, 3,278 ships transited (-52.2%)




07/08/2024The improvement in the financial and operating results of the Maersk group continues
In the April-June quarter, containerized cargo carried by the fleet increased by +6.7%




06/08/2024Euroseas reports record quarterly and half-year financial performance
In the second quarter of this year, base time charter revenues grew by +22.3%




06/08/2024Vard signs a contract for the design and construction of an energy construction vessel
Built in Vietnam, it will be delivered to Wind Energy Construction




06/08/2024Höegh Autoliners takes delivery of the first of 12 new PCTCs that can be powered by clean ammonia
The Höegh Aurora, like the other ships of the same class, has a capacity of 9,100 ceu




06/08/2024In the second quarter, the revenues of the Danaos Corporation increased by +2.0%
Net profit down by -4.0%




05/08/2024Verzari (Uiltrasporti): government approves amendments for the protection of port work
Their failure - he pointed out - would constitute an act of enormous gravity




05/08/2024Global Ship Lease's second quarterly report was positive
Net profit up by +13.2%




05/08/2024New all-time record for monthly container traffic in the Malaysian port of Tanjung Pelepas
In July, 1,115,181 TEUs were handled




05/08/2024At Orizzonte Sistemi Navali the fourth Offshore Patrol Vessel for the Italian Navy
The patrol vessels will be built in Fincantieri's Riva Trigoso and Muggiano shipyards




05/08/2024In 2023, 13.1 billion tonnes of goods were transported on EU roads (-3.4%)
In Italy, the volumes of cargo transported amounted to over one billion tons (-0.5%)




05/08/2024Filt-Cgil, it is serious to reject amendments on arduous port work and early retirement
It further complicates - underlines the union - the path for the renewal of the national contract for ports




02/08/2024D-Marin has expanded its network of marinas by acquiring Porto Mirabello (La Spezia)
The luxury yacht marina offers 407 berths




02/08/2024Six new electric gantry cranes for the new intermodal terminal of Milano Smistamento
TerAlp, a company of the FS Group's Logistics Hub, has ordered them from the Austrian Kuenz




02/08/2024The associations of the Italian port cluster urge politics to take on board their demands on the job
Letter from Ancip, Assiterminal, Assologistica, Assoporti and Uniport to the government and parliament




02/08/2024Attica bought the ferries Kissamos and Kydon
They were built in 1991 and 1990




02/08/2024Biagio Mazzotta elected president of Fincantieri
The appointment took place following the untimely death of General Claudio Graziano




01/08/2024In the second quarter of 2024, ship transits in the Panama Canal decreased by -17.5%
In the first half of the year, the decline was -24.5%




01/08/2024In the April-June period, ship traffic in the Bosphorus Strait grew by +5.8%
In the first six months of 2023, the increase in transits was +7.5%




01/08/2024Donnarumma (FS group) is the new president for Europe of the UIC
He will hold the position for the period 2024-2025




01/08/2024Maersk expects results for the second quarter of 2024 to be lower than last year
Revenues of $12.8 billion are expected




01/08/2024DHL closed the second quarter with a net profit of 805 million euros (-21.9%)
Revenues grew by +2.7% to 20.6 billion




01/08/2024In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +2.7%
Drop of -1.0% in the Ligurian capital and increase of +15.1% in the Savona airport. PSA Italy Sustainability Report




01/08/2024The adjustment to the 2024 budget of the Port Authority of Eastern Liguria has been approved
Financing of over 4.2 million euros from the distribution of VAT revenue generated by Italian ports




01/08/2024Costamare records record quarterly and half-year revenues
A continuation of the positive trend is expected
News from the Companies
01/08/2024La collaborazione tra ABB e Arkitech apporta significativi miglioramenti nell'efficienza HVAC per la MSC Magnifica
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Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
Catania
Di Sarcina: We will immediately begin all the planned actions.
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
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Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
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
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
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