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February 2025




28/02/2025In 2024 CMA CGM revenues increased by +18% and net profit by +57%
Containers transported by the fleet grew by +8%




28/02/2025The construction of a new cruise terminal was started in Antigua
It will be completed in the middle of next year




28/02/2025Porto di Gioia Tauro, renewed the concession to Heidelberg Materials Italia Cementi
The duration of the contract has risen from four to ten years




28/02/2025In 2024 the traffic of the goods in the port of Brema/Bremerhaven has grown of +5.9% thanks to the container
Trend reversal in the last quarter when container loads decreased by -2,6%




28/02/2025Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance launches a second race for low-emission shipping
It is related to an activity lasting 3-5 years from 2027




27/02/2025Costamare program the spin-off of the dry bulk division
Costamare Bulkers Holdings will be created, which is expected to share in the New York Stock Exchange




27/02/2025In 2024, Finnlines' revenues increased by +2.7%
Pippingsköld confirms the purchase of three additional new ro-pax ships that will enter service in 2028




27/02/2025The Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings cruise group has completed a record year
High demand for cruises scheduled in 2025 and 2026




27/02/2025Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has been confirmed for the railway shunting activity in the Padua Interport
The company won the tender




27/02/2025Last year, freight traffic in the ports of the Port Authority of the Southern Adriatic fell by -7.7%
Ferry passengers also decreased (-4.4%), while cruise passengers increased by +18.1%




27/02/2025Tarros appoints its own agent in Germany
It is Global Liner Agencies, a company based in Stuttgart




27/02/2025ECSA's full appreciation for the European Clean Industrial Deal
Favor also expressed by T&E, which however considers the decision to postpone the proposal for a climate target for 2040 very worrying




26/02/2025Daniele Rossi appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Center-North Adriatic
The MIT decree has been notified




26/02/2025ESPO, the Clean Industrial Deal is an important first step towards decarbonization
The plan was presented today by the European Commission




26/02/202580% of the shipping and logistics group Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs to InfraVia
The Louis-Dreyfus family will retain the remaining 20% of the capital




26/02/2025Marsa Maroc will also manage the new West Terminal of the Port of Nador West Med
Almost two-thirds of the 1,440-meter quay will be dedicated to containers




26/02/2025The Regional Administrative Court declares Med Yacht Storage's appeal on the state-owned concession to Vado Ligure inadmissible
The English company intended to create a nautical hub for large yachts




26/02/2025In 2024, intermodal shipments handled by the German Kombiverkehr decreased by -5%
Riedl: it is necessary to support intermodal transport also through incentives




25/02/2025In France, employers are calling for a public-private coordination unit to limit the impact of strikes in ports
The aim is to find solutions quickly




25/02/2025The tender for the supply of temporary work in the ports of the Port Authority of the Southern Adriatic has been completed
Leone: ports will finally be able to count on a mechanism of mutual assistance




25/02/2025The Port Authority of the Central Adriatic publishes the notice for the facilitation of the purchase of "green" port vehicles
Resources equal to 3.73 million from the MoEES




25/02/2025The board of directors of the Federaagenti Youth Group has been renewed
Filippo Bongiovanni has been appointed president




25/02/2025In the fourth quarter of 2024, G20 trade declined quarter-on-quarter
Mixed performance of trade in services




25/02/2025Augusta Due (Mednav group) returns to the newbuilding market with a tanker of 18,500 dwt
It was built by the Chinese shipyard Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co




25/02/20252025 has started very badly for Spanish ports
In January, 43 million tons of goods were handled (-6.4%)




25/02/2025D'Agostino denounces the political division of the appointments of secretary general and president of a port
I am disgusted - he said - when I read in the newspapers that the president chooses one and the secretary the other




25/02/2025In the port of Syracuse, infrastructure maintenance work begins
Interventions worth a total of over 300 thousand euros




24/02/2025Blackstone buys America's leading owner and marina operator
Transaction worth $5.65 billion to acquire Safe Harbor Marinas




24/02/2025New Fincantieri-Edge agreement to develop solutions for the protection of subsea infrastructures
It will be focused on the design, development and implementation of unmanned systems




24/02/2025Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg fell by -2.1%
Miscellaneous goods are growing. The volume handled in the last quarter was stable




24/02/2025In the first nine months of 2024, cargo traffic in Italian ports grew by +0.5%
Dry bulk and conventional goods decreased. Growth in other sectors




24/02/2025In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.0%
Decrease determined by the reduction of liquid bulk cargo; growth in other sectors. Traffic in Piombino is increasing




24/02/2025Joint venture of Noatum Maritime and Erkport in the ro-ro maritime services segment
Initially, the new company will have a fleet of 11 ships to be used on five routes




24/02/2025MAIRE, Eni and Iren begin the authorization process for a circular methanol and hydrogen plant
Fritelli (Nextchem): Italian ports will be among the first in the world to be able to use the new ecological fuel




24/02/2025Saipem and Subsea7 sign a merger agreement
The reference shareholders CDP Equity, Eni and Siem Industries have committed to support the transaction




24/02/2025Maestripieri (CISL Liguria): the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado need a president
The airports - he denounced - are forced to operate in absolute emergency




21/02/2025ICS satisfied with the progress of the ISWG-GHG for the decarbonization of shipping, even if not decisive
Platten: There is still a lot of work to be done urgently by the April meeting of the MEPC




21/02/2025Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership have acquired Maja Stuwadoors Groep
The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam




21/02/2025In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%
In the whole year, there were 548 thousand cruise passengers (+7.8%)




21/02/2025In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam fell by -2%
In the whole year, a decrease of -0.7% was marked




21/02/2025In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%
Last month the negative trend continued




20/02/2025Confitarma, the maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is good
Sisto: We hope that it will be adopted structurally in our legal system




20/02/2025The Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio has passed away at the age of 83
A point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector




20/02/2025The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests the actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping
Raptis (ECSA): Using revenues from the EU ETS to close the huge price gap between clean and conventional fuels




20/02/2025The Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea
The body promotes the enhancement of the sea resource




20/02/2025Tomorrow in Naples a study conference on the fight against illegal trafficking by sea
It will be held at the University of Studies "Parthenope"




20/02/2025The Port of Los Angeles reaches a new peak in container traffic for January
Last month, 924 thousand TEUs were handled (+8.0%)




20/02/2025HMM in talks for the acquisition of compatriot SK Shipping
The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion




20/02/2025Port of Livorno, rail traffic grew by +10.4% in 2024
The rail share of the volumes of goods handled rose to 19%




20/02/2025Joint venture of Cargill and Hafnia in the field of marine fuel supplies
Seascale Energy is established




19/02/2025Contract for the immersion of dredging sediments from the ports of Fano and Numana in the Ancona reclaimed tank
Intervention worth 915 thousand euros




19/02/2025The Port Authority will become the Sole Manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna
RFI will remain in charge of extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure




19/02/2025The Coast Guard authorizes the use of batteries on board ships flying the Italian flag
Adopted a risk-based approach using EMSA guidelines




19/02/2025Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports grew by +2.2%
Passengers increased by +16.1%




19/02/2025Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway tollbooth can put logistics in crisis in the North West
Falteri: intervene on the telematic control of flows to and from the port of Genoa




19/02/2025Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group
Investments in new physical and digital assets are included in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan




19/02/2025The Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India
On February 20, the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Greater California"




19/02/2025Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the east container terminal of the port of Nador West Med
50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company




19/02/2025Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods controls give the port of Genoa a bad reputation
Botta: wasting time and money for the various controls, not having certainty about the timing of the exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable




19/02/2025One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro
Ok to the expansion of Automar's car terminal




19/02/2025In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%
Marked increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%
News from the Companies
19/02/2025ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System
Always on board with you




18/02/2025The annual economic results of the terminal operator group HHLA were positive
Last year, containerized traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%




18/02/2025The Port Authority of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara
Areas identified by the authority near the port and the hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra




18/02/2025In the second quarter of 2024, cargo traffic in European ports returned to growth
The main types of cargo are increasing, with the exception of dry bulk. Marked increase in volumes in Italian ports




18/02/2025788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
The Port Authority protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a substantial increase in its functions




17/02/2025GNV will take delivery of the last two of the four ro-pax ordered 11 months in advance
Catani: the modernization of port infrastructures, the adoption of cold ironing and the development of an LNG distribution network are necessary




17/02/2025Conference "Rail-road-water: intermodality and the port of Genoa"
It will be held on Friday at the Genoa Maritime Station




17/02/2025Partnership between Maersk and Cochin Shipyard in the framework of the Indian government's incentive program for the shipping sector
During 2025, the first repair of a ship of the Danish group at the Indian shipyard




17/02/2025Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker
It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros




17/02/2025Contract to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy
The order is worth 500 million euros




17/02/2025Federagenti, speed up dredging by using the resulting material in port ports
Pessina: the case of Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution




17/02/2025Nola Interport, intermodal traffic grew by +18% in 2024
Road freight traffic is stable




17/02/2025MSC's new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
It will be officially inaugurated in the coming months




17/02/2025T&E, removing biofuels linked to deforestation from the shipping decarbonization strategy and limiting those produced from food crops
Dijkstra: IMO should consider the climate impact of "bad" biofuels




17/02/2025In January, the Port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Containerized traffic at the Port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%




17/02/2025The "mole" for the tunnel of the spillway of the Bisagno stream has arrived in the port of Genoa
It consists of three main pieces of 196 tons




14/02/2025ICS confident about the outcome of next week's IMO meeting on the decarbonization of shipping
Platten: Only through a global solution will we achieve our net-zero goals




14/02/2025The exceptional growth of container traffic in the Port of Long Beach continues
In January, 953 thousand were handled (+41.4%)




14/02/2025In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%
Cruise passengers down by -11%




14/02/2025Mercitalia Intermodal has reached an agreement with PJM for the digitalisation of 600 intermodal wagons
Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system




14/02/2025Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt
Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of ports in Syria




14/02/2025Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector
In 2024, record export value of 6.1 billion euros




14/02/2025Last year, traffic in the port of Koper grew by +3.0%
Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)




14/02/2025In 2024, the port terminals of Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of cargo
Historical peak of containers with 2,898,779 TEUs (+13)




14/02/2025Christened the first newly built container ship owned by ONE
It has a capacity of about 13,800 TEUs




14/02/2025Assarmatori, the okay to the enlistment of crew members by the ship's commander is good
Messina: we ask that the measure become structural




13/02/2025In January, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6%
Only imported cargoes are growing




13/02/2025ECSA, A4E and T&E implore the EU Commission to promote the production of clean fuels for maritime and air transport
Raptis: we need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding




13/02/2025D'Angelo (ANSI): progress is also needed in cybersecurity for the port sector
Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System




13/02/2025Decline in Kalmar's annual economic and commercial results
Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024




13/02/2025Call for tenders for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our Port Authority, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari




13/02/2025UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
The Milan-based company has been operating since 1949 in the field of freight forwarding and integrated logistics




13/02/2025In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%
Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%




13/02/2025Evergreen invests about three billion dollars in 11 new 24,000 TEU containerships
The growth in turnover of the three main Taiwanese container shipping companies continues




12/02/2025New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE




12/02/2025In 2024, container traffic in the Port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%) and imported containers (+10.6%). Export prices are stable




12/02/2025Confitarma, the current regulatory framework of the port towage service is more than fine
Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders




12/02/2025MSC reorganizes two transatlantic services between the Mediterranean and the East Coast of the USA
Nine-day transit time between the ports of Genoa and New York




12/02/2025The Dutch Raben Group has acquired its compatriot DGO Express
The company provides groupage road transport and logistics services




12/02/2025Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%
Record number of scheduled passengers and cruise passengers




12/02/2025Ro-ro traffic and regional routes are increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona
A research on the potential of the Marche airport has been presented




11/02/2025In 2024, the Danaos Corporation's revenues exceeded $1 billion for the first time
Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%




11/02/2025Musso (Grendi group): escape from Genoa? For us it was lucky
Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari




11/02/2025In 2024, HMM's revenues grew by +39%
In the fourth quarter alone, the increase was +53%




11/02/2025Agreement between A.P. Moller Capital and Bergé y Compañía to invest in the port sector in Spain and Latin America
Investments through a separately managed fund backed by the Danish company




10/02/2025The Port Authority of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea suspends the Istat variations on concession fees
Warriors: We wisely await a new MIT decree or any developments in the dispute




10/02/2025HHLA signs a collective labour agreement with ver.di
The union had opposed the sale of shares of the share capital to MSC




10/02/2025Forty-eight million from the PNRR for the electrification of the eastern quay of the port of Gioia Tauro
Testing must take place by March 2026. Agostinelli: We expect the collaboration of the administrations, because it is a work for the survival of the port




10/02/2025This year the association of Genoese shipping agents turns eighty
A series of celebratory events are scheduled




10/02/2025MPC Capital acquires 50% of the capital of the citizen BestShip
Currently, the Hamburg-based company offers services to around 450 ships




10/02/2025Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of the temporary port work service has been published
The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units




10/02/2025Hyundai Mipo has been ordered to build four LNG bunkering vessels
Yara will lease a new gas carrier from NYK to transport ammonia




10/02/2025In 2024, Hupac recorded a -2.6% decline in combined road-rail transport volumes
Stahlhut: We expect the infrastructure manager to make concessions in the event of a diversion of services to the construction sites




10/02/2025The Malaysian port of Tanjung Langsat is proposed as a center for bunkering and exporting biofuels
Agreement between TLP Terminal, Dovechem and bac Renewable Energy




07/02/2025Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Relax to TUI Cruises
The second "inTUItion" class unit will also be built in Monfalcone




07/02/2025In Ancona the conference "The port as a pole of strategic development of the territory"
It is scheduled for February 11




07/02/2025The improvement in the latter part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Thorsteinsson: The main driver of growth was the recovery of containerized shipping




07/02/2025In 2024, container traffic at the Marsaxlokk transhipment hub increased by +2.1%
Almost 2.9 million TEUs were handled




07/02/2025Last year, container traffic at HPH Trust's terminals grew by +4.8%
Revenues up +8.8%




07/02/2025Konecranes reports record annual and quarterly revenues
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%




06/02/2025Agreement between AD Ports and CMA Terminals to manage the new multipurpose terminal at the port of Pointe-Noire
A joint venture will be formed




06/02/2025DP World's container terminals set new annual and quarterly traffic records
In 2024, 88.3 million TEUs were handled (+8.3%)




06/02/2025Last year, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.5%
In the last quarter, growth of +6.5% was recorded




06/02/2025The Logistics Association of Sustainable Intermodality renews the technical commissions
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as Secretary General. 30 new members welcomed




06/02/2025Tarros activates a new railway connection between the port of La Spezia and the Interport of Padua
Attendance is weekly




06/02/2025CMA CGM will continue to operate the container terminal at the Syrian port of Lattakia
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports




06/02/2025Maersk's annual economic performance is growing
Record financial results recorded by port terminals




05/02/2025European transport associations are calling on the EU to provide more funding for the sector
Concern about the desire to allocate most of the sources towards national plans




05/02/2025Euroports and Gek Terna will operate the Greek commercial port of Kavala
The terminal has two quays of 610 and 315 meters




05/02/2025Costamare records record annual and quarterly revenues
Last year, the turnover grew by +37.9%




05/02/2025Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Immediate strike of workers in the sector




05/02/2025The interventions for the electrification of the port docks of La Spezia continue apace
Montaresi: we are the first at national level to complete the authorization cycle of the entire energy infrastructure serving the port




05/02/2025Finsea completes the acquisition of ArcelorMittal's Italian unloading and logistics activities for finished products
Finsea Steel becomes the general agent for Italy of all the ships chartered by the Luxembourg group




05/02/2025Federlogistica urges a temporary suspension of the measure on the new classification criteria of customs offices
Falteri: investments in human resources and customs infrastructure must be a priority




05/02/2025Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders four more cruise ships from Fincantieri
The letter of intent signed last April has been transformed into an order




05/02/2025Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record economic and commercial results
The value of new orders acquired during the year grew by +14%




05/02/2025In 2024, the DSV group's revenues grew but not profits
Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%




04/02/2025Ok to the concession for the Vezzani automotive terminal in Porto Marghera
25-year contract




04/02/2025In 2024, the port of Civitavecchia set a new all-time record in cruises
Traffic of over 3.4 million passengers (+4.3%) was recorded




04/02/2025Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% in traffic in January
Over 1.9 million tons of goods were handled




04/02/2025In January, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +12.5%
347,917 TEUs were handled




04/02/2025The Jesi Freight Village is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti
The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association




04/02/2025Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
The stability of the system can be put at risk - denounces the union -




04/02/2025Despite the progress made, the EU maritime industry faces major environmental and sustainability challenges
Second report by the European Maritime Safety Agency and the European Environment Agency




04/02/2025Hapag-Lloyd secures financing for 80% of the construction costs of 24 container carriers
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars




04/02/2025A complaint of unconstitutionality of the law on the concession to the Panama Ports Company has been filed
Reference to the mining contract that was declared unconstitutional in 2023




04/02/2025ONE establishes a joint venture with LX Pantos for the U.S. intermodal market
Boxlinks will provide end-to-end services in the USA




03/02/2025The shipowner Giovanni Montanari has died
He was president of Confitarma and the Port Authority of Ancona




03/02/2025In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship transits in the Panama Canal returned to growth
In the whole year, traffic decreased by -10.8%




03/02/2025CMA CGM includes four other Italian ports in the TMX 2 service
Stopovers in Algeria removed




03/02/2025Interporto Padova collects over ten proposals for participation in the terminal activity
Greco: if the shareholders decide to proceed, a tender will be launched




03/02/2025Tarros renews the GPS service by combining two rotations
Return to the landings in Spain




03/02/2025In 2024, ship traffic in the Bosphorus Strait increased by +6.1%
In the fourth quarter alone, the number of ships grew by +3.0%




03/02/2025Last year, cargo traffic in Turkey's ports grew by +2.0%
Trade with Italy is stable. Cruise passengers up +22.5%




03/02/2025With the PNRR, more than 70% of Italian Port Authorities have equipped themselves with Port Community Systems
The implementation of the PCS - underlines the MIT - contributes to making Italy a central hub for traffic
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Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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