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December 2024




31/12/2024Assologistica, the new rules on the discipline of the reverse charge in the Budget Law are good
The rapid issuance of the implementing measure by the Revenue Agency is hoped




30/12/2024Arkas Line ships will reach India
The Turkish company will establish three services in the Mediterranean




30/12/2024The electrification of the docks of the ports of Sardinia starts from Portovesme
Almost 52 million euros of works are planned




30/12/2024In the third quarter, goods transported on Austrian railway lines increased by +1.8%
In the first nine months of 2024, the increase was +1.7%




30/12/2024Uiltrasporti, the reverse change of VAT in the budget law is good
Verzari: we hope that this measure will be made structural in the future




30/12/2024Experience two ship transit lanes in a 10 km section of the Suez Canal
They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake




27/12/2024Circle acquires the Infomobility and Telematics business units of Telepass Innova
The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros




27/12/2024Eukor secures the renewal of contracts for the export of cars from Korea and China
The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion




27/12/2024The tender for the construction of the Albanian port of Porto Romano has been restarted
The deadline for the submission of bids has been set for February 7




27/12/2024The drop in transits in the Suez Canal has cost Egypt seven billion dollars
In 2024, ship traffic decreased by more than -60%




27/12/2024PSA Singapore sets a new annual container traffic record
On 24 December, the quota of 40 million TEUs was reached




27/12/2024At Christmas, submarine cables in the Gulf of Finland were damaged
The oil tanker "Eagle S" which would be part of the shadow fleet operating for Russia has been stopped




27/12/2024Port of Valencia, monthly traffic down after more than a year of growth
Decrease in volumes in all the main product sectors




24/12/2024The US FTV Capital presents an offer to acquire Windward
The London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping




24/12/2024In November, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by +3.2%
Foreign goods recorded an increase of +6.1%. Containers grew by +4.9%




24/12/2024The American Halliburton buys the Norwegian Optime Subsea
The European company develops technologies for underwater operations




23/12/2024Grimaldi has taken delivery of the ro-ro multipurpose Great Cotonou
Next month it will be placed in a new service of the group between China and Nigeria




23/12/2024Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"
They have been protagonists for over 60 years in the profession of shipping agent




23/12/2024TIL (MSC Group) - JNPA agreement for the construction of the port of Vadhvan
The new airport is located on the west coast of India




23/12/2024Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara, over five million allocated for the green transition
Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles




23/12/2024Shanghai is the first port in the world to handle over 50 million containers in a year
SIPG highlights the strong increase in productivity achieved by introducing an automation push in the Yangshan area




23/12/2024In the first 11 months of 2024, traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +6.4% thanks to mineral oils
In the port of Monfalcone a decrease of -8.2% was recorded




23/12/2024In November, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +4.3%
In the first eleven months of 2024, an increase of +1.1% was recorded




23/12/2024Eight amendments to the International Maritime Labour Convention enter into force today
Changes have been introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships




23/12/2024Yang Ming will acquire up to 13 new 8,000-15,000 TEU containerships
They will replace 5,500-6,500 TEU ships over twenty years old




20/12/2024More than two and a half quintals of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
The drugs were inside a refrigerated container from Ecuador




20/12/2024Carnival reports record performance for the September-November quarter
In the period, revenues increased by +10.0%




20/12/2024Uniport appreciates that the port reform takes place through an enabling law and trusts (!) in the government's willingness to open a discussion with the operators
Legora: we are ready and available




20/12/2024Manca (Sardinia Region): promises to allocate resources for the Kalport agency have been disregarded
An urgent meeting has been requested from the Minister of Labour




20/12/2024Søren Toft (MSC) is the new president of the World Shipping Council
Vice president is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines




20/12/2024Increases in the amounts of port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Leone: We are committed to adopting measures that do not impact traffic and users




20/12/2024A large quantity of cocaine was seized in the port of Olbia
39 kilos of drugs hidden in a minivan were discovered




20/12/2024The "SHIPS for America Act", a bipartisan bill to strengthen the US shipping industry, has been presented
Among the proposals is to transport up to 10% of imports from China on US-flagged, American-manned and US-built ships




19/12/2024From January, Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
The frequency of the shuttle train between Busto Arsizio and Padua will also increase




19/12/2024Port of Ancona, release of the provisional concession to the Fincantieri shipyard
The new concession will have a duration of 40 years




19/12/2024The port company for the provision of temporary work has been established in Gioia Tauro
To the 50 workers currently registered in the lists of the Port Agency, another 70 will be added




19/12/2024In November, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -3.7%
Container handling grew (+6.3%), but not the weight of containerized cargo (-6.9%)




19/12/2024Navantia signs an agreement to acquire all four Harland & Wolff shipyards
Commitment to safeguarding the thousand jobs, guaranteeing the protection of rights and working conditions




19/12/2024Saipem has been awarded a new offshore contract by Shell in Nigeria
For the Italian company, it is worth about 900 million dollars




19/12/2024Rixi briefly illustrates the port reform
Creation of a publicly controlled company to manage investments and represent the Italian port system




19/12/2024In the third quarter, cargo traffic in French ports decreased by -7.3%
Robust growth in containers (+14.0%). Decrease in other types of loads




18/12/2024Agreement between RFI and RSE for the study of a magnetic levitation freight transport system
Cotana: it will allow goods to be transported at up to one tonne per second throughout Italy




18/12/2024In the first eleven months of 2024, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.0%
Both dry goods (-2.1%) and liquid bulk (-2.0%) decreased




18/12/2024Maritime safety, an agreement to simplify verification procedures signed at MIT
Inspection and certification activities may be carried out by specially accredited bodies




18/12/2024Thomas Kazakos will be the next Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping
He will take over from Guy Platten in June




18/12/2024Three years after the inaugural ceremony, construction work began on the new Senegalese port of Ndayane
Investment of 1.2 billion dollars




18/12/2024In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Passengers up +12.0%




18/12/2024Log In acquires an area of 19,600 square meters at the Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci
It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company




18/12/2024Fatal accident in the port of Genoa
A 52-year-old Culmv worker died and a colleague was injured. 24 hours of strike proclaimed




18/12/2024Prysmian has been awarded two EPCI contracts with a potential value of €700 million from the French RTE
The laying of about 640 kilometers of land and submarine cargo is planned




18/12/2024Sustained growth in container traffic at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in November
Increases of +15.9% and +20.9% respectively were recorded




17/12/2024Collaboration of Lineas and Hupac in intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
The Belgian company will provide rail traction, while the Swiss company will take care of intermodal services




17/12/2024Testing of an autonomous harbour tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven
It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech




17/12/2024Assologistica, the application of the Reverse Charge for VAT purposes in the logistics sector is good
The association expressed appreciation for the government's intention to seek authorisation from the EU




17/12/2024A report highlights the progress made in reducing emissions in Tuscan ports
Emissions produced by maritime traffic account for 88.1% of the total




17/12/2024Fincantieri - Sparkle agreement for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables
The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the safety of the infrastructure




17/12/2024The terminal operator BEST of Barcelona has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes
APM Terminals announces the completion of the works to increase the capacity of the MedPort Tangier terminal




17/12/2024A study by the EU Commission analyses the environmental challenges faced by European ports
Particular attention is paid to supporting initiatives for the sustainability of small and medium-sized ports




17/12/2024The Port of Busan is preparing to end 2024 with a record container traffic of 24.3 million TEUs (+5.0%)
Historical peaks in both import-export volumes and transhipments




17/12/2024HMM will return to transatlantic routes
New Northern Europe-West Coast USA service. Inauguration of an India-Northern Europe line




16/12/2024Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment firm Solix
In 2023, ANCS recorded revenues of €200 million




16/12/2024Port of La Spezia, cruise ships will be able to operate at the Garibaldi Pier despite the works
Simulations carried out at the CETENA center have certified the feasibility of the approaches




16/12/2024Cisl, accelerate the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Necessary to implement the works and investments




16/12/2024CMA CGM will use the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife as a transhipment hub
Agreement with Terminal de Contenedores de Tenerife




16/12/2024The mandate of the EUNAVFOR Atalanta naval mission has been extended until 28 February 2027
Synergies with the maritime operation Aspides will be strengthened




16/12/2024A consortium led by CMA CGM will operate the container terminal at the Lyon River Port
Investments of 40 million euros are planned




16/12/2024The works for the expansion of the container terminal of the port of Koper have been awarded
The works will be completed by the end of 2027




16/12/2024Last month, container traffic at the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2%
In the first eleven months of 2024, the decline was -5.0%




16/12/2024Accident to two Russian oil tankers near the Kerch Strait
One of the 27 seafarers of the two crews died




16/12/2024Decline in monthly container traffic at the Port of Singapore
In November, more than 3.3 million TEUs were handled (-0.4%)




13/12/2024CLECAT calls for the new Transport Emissions Regulation not to include the entire life cycle of vehicles
In favor of the "well-to-wheel" approach is instead the IRU




13/12/2024Contship Italia dedicates a locomotive to the memory of Cecilia Eckelmann Battistello
The special livery commemorates his life and career




13/12/2024EBRD loan for the expansion of the multipurpose terminals of the ports of Casablanca and Jorf Lasfar
Funds up to 65 million euros




13/12/2024Zero Emission Port Alliance report on future electricity demand in ports
The importance of upgrading port electricity infrastructure was underlined




13/12/2024UNCTAD, the degree of connection of Mediterranean ports to the global network of containerized maritime transport services is decreasing
The decrease in connections in Italian ports with the exception of La Spezia and Trieste is generalized




12/12/2024CMA CGM and AD Ports' container terminal inaugurated in the port of Khalifa
The first phase has a traffic capacity of 1.8 million TEUs




12/12/2024The first cabin of the cold ironing system is ready at the Garibaldi Pier in the port of La Spezia
The Port Authority works on the assignment of the electricity supply service and the management and maintenance of the system




12/12/2024Castor Maritime acquires control of MPC Capital
Investment worth 182.8 million euros




12/12/2024Paolo Potestà confirmed as president of ANGOPI
Vice-presidents are Giovanni D'Angelo, Marco Gorin, Ettore Rosalba, Mario Ciampaglia and Alessandro Serra




12/12/2024The Poseidon Principles takes stock of the decarbonisation of shipping, which still has a long way to go
The association's latest annual report highlights the progress made




12/12/2024A criminal case against the leaders of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas has been dismissed
The absolute groundlessness of the crime report has been recognized




12/12/2024In the July-September quarter, the revenues of TUI's cruise division grew by +8.9%
In the entire 2024 financial year, the increase in turnover was +28.1%




12/12/2024Saipem has been awarded two projects for the transport and storage of CO2 in the United Kingdom
Orders worth a total of about 650 million euros




11/12/2024RINA will carry out the pre-FEED study of a carbon capture and storage project in Malaysia
Commissioned by PETRONAS CCS Solutions




11/12/2024The Tuscan Port Community System will also be implemented in Venice
Agreement between the Port Authorities of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea and the Northern Adriatic




11/12/2024MSC has ordered ten new 24,000 TEU containerships from Hengli Heavy Industry
A contract worth over 2.3 billion dollars




11/12/2024The board of directors of the European Network of Maritime Clusters has been renewed
Maire confirmed as president. Vice-presidents are Nathalie Mercier-Perrin, Javier Garat Pérez and Biagio Mazzotta




11/12/2024In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +4.5%
Containerized goods increased by +10.0%




11/12/2024New step for the establishment of the port company pursuant to Article 17 in the port of Gioia Tauro
Meeting of the Local Advisory Commission




11/12/2024Korea will invest nearly $10 billion in the new Jinhae port area in Busan
It will be able to accommodate 30,000 TEU container ships




10/12/2024NATO summit on the security of underwater infrastructure
Countering threats through innovation, technology, detection and monitoring




10/12/2024PSA has completed the acquisition of 85% of the capital of the Polish Loconi
The remaining 15% is in the hands of ATC Cargo




10/12/2024In November, the negative economic trend in revenues of Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL continued
Positive percentage change year on year




10/12/2024PSA Italy will close 2024 with a +3% growth in container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Venice
Increases of +4.1% at PSA Genova Pra' and +19.4% at PSA SECH; a decrease of -14.0% at PSA Venice-Vecon




09/12/2024InRail has expanded its operating area to French territory
The company has become fully operational on the Mediterranean Corridor




09/12/2024On Thursday in Venice a conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport
It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the Port Authority of the Northern Adriatic




09/12/2024The moderate growth in the value of world trade in goods continues
The increase for the whole of 2024 is expected to be around +2.7%




09/12/2024Assiterminal presents its proposals to ensure competitiveness and sustainability to the Italian port system
Central issues are those of work, governance, energy transition and digital transition




09/12/202447% of German maritime imports of green hydrogen will be able to pass through the port of Hamburg
The airport will be able to cover 10-18% of total national demand by 2045




09/12/2024In China, the supply of methanol from shore to a ship was carried out for the first time
Load 79.5 tons of fuel in 2.5 hours




09/12/2024In October, ship traffic in the Suez Canal fell by -51.6%
In the first ten months of 2024, the decline was -49.1%




09/12/2024The FMC is asking the Premier Alliance for more information before authorising the VSA
It was supposed to come into force in the US on December 12




06/12/2024The agreement for the renewal of the contract for the logistics, freight transport and shipping sector for the period 2024-2027 has been signed
It provides for salary increases of 230 euros for non-traveling staff and 260 euros for traveling staff




06/12/2024Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the EU ETS is good
Messina: the corrective actions introduced by the European Commission are insufficient




06/12/2024MSC Air Cargo pilots' contract signed
Uiltrasporti, gives particular weight to the fixed part of wages




06/12/2024Uiltrasporti, no to unregulated self-production in ports
Rather - the union pointed out - the fund accompanying the exodus for port workers should be made payable




06/12/2024The American agency FMC launches an investigation into the ban on landing in Spain imposed on three US ships
Hijacked following protests over the alleged presentation of weapons destined for Israel on board




05/12/2024The importance of cold ironing for the reduction of emissions in the port of Marseille-Fos was highlighted
The effect deriving from the new SECA zone is also significant




05/12/2024In November, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +21.5%
Cruise passengers down -46.8%




05/12/2024UNCTAD, a new record in the value of world trade is expected in 2025
2024 is about to end with a record $33 trillion (+3.3%)




05/12/2024Four new electric rubber-tired gantry cranes for the port of Koper
They were ordered by Luka Koper from Konecranes




05/12/2024The Federation of the Sea and Wista Italy sign a memorandum of understanding to promote gender equality
The aim is also to promote the sustainability and development of the maritime sector




05/12/2024A study notes the importance of the CII index for the decarbonization of shipping, as long as it is not limited to "sea travel" alone
Analysis by UCL and UMAS on the reduction of GHG emissions with the reduction of ship waiting times




05/12/2024In the second quarter of 2024, cargo traffic in Belgian ports grew by +2.7%
In the first half of the year, the increase was +1.6%




05/12/2024Shell and Equinor's 50:50 joint venture for the UK offshore market
The expected production for 2025 is over 140,000 barrels of oil per day




04/12/2024FEPORT welcomes Greece's commitment to change its tonnage tax regime
Bonz: We hope that the time for rules based on autonomous decisions and tolerance will come to an end once and for all




04/12/2024Global Ship Lease has purchased four 9,115 TEU containerships with an average age of 8.5 years
Total investment of 274 million dollars




04/12/2024The Cretan port of Suda will be equipped with a maritime station
Investment of 12.29 million euros




04/12/2024MSC Technology expands its headquarters at the Lingotto in Turin and makes new hires
About 2,000 square meters of new spaces have been surveyed




04/12/2024The Federaagenti management team has been completed
The four vice-presidents and the president of the yacht section have been appointed




04/12/2024In the first nine months of this year, the value of Attica's after-tax profit fell by -24.4%
Revenues up by +27.4% following the merger by incorporation of Anek




03/12/2024In the first nine months of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -2.5%
Cruise passengers increased by +5.1%




03/12/2024La Spezia's Zephyr Group acquires Singapore's Twinco and Germany's Carl Baguhn
The two companies operate in the field of spare parts and components for diesel and gas engines




03/12/2024The deed for the rebalancing of the concession held by Venezia Terminal Passeggeri has been signed
Spain: the goal is to "create a 'new normal', which focuses strongly on a medium-high customer segment, with the aim of creating a hub for luxury cruises in Venice"




03/12/2024Rixi, without the revision of the ETS, European maritime fleets will continue to suffer a competitive disadvantage
According to the deputy minister, it is necessary to intervene at the root of the problem




03/12/2024Fincantieri has delivered the new Viking Vela cruise ship to Viking
It can accommodate 998 passengers




03/12/2024Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew in October
Increases of +2.5% and +21.9% respectively were recorded. The decline in cruises continues in both ports




03/12/2024Corsica Sardinia Ferries looking for flight personnel
The profiles sought are different, for the machine, bedroom and kitchen areas




03/12/2024PSA Italy continues to purchase equipment for the Marghera terminal
A contract worth a total of 8.5 million euros for three electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes




03/12/2024The government of Montenegro wants to bring the port of Adria back under state control
It will evaluate the possible acquisition of the majority stake in the Turkish Global Ports Holding




02/12/2024New Eastern Mediterranean - Adriatic service via Malta of CMA CGM
It will have a weekly frequency




02/12/2024Agreement for the digital integration of the systems of the FS Logistics Hub and the Port Authority of Western Liguria
The goal is greater competitiveness of rail and intermodal transport with the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado




02/12/2024The board of directors of Wista Italy has been renewed
Costanza Musso confirmed as president




02/12/2024Brussels approves state aid for 1.9 billion euros to the German railway company DB Cargo
Germany has committed to divest the company's activities and assets




02/12/2024Maersk completes orders to three shipyards for 20 new container carriers
Orders for six 17,000 TEU and two 9,000 TEU ships in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. Hanwha Ocean and New Times Shipbuilding have ordered six units of 15,000 TEUs each




02/12/2024Chinese seaports handled record cargo traffic for the month of October
Containers amounted to over 24.4 million TEUs (+6.2%)
FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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