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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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The reform that was supposed to reduce the fragmentation of ports
Taranto
From the transition from 24 Port Authorities to 15 AdSPs to the entry of Gallipoli into the Taranto system: Italy continues to add ports
The port of Genoa closed the third quarter with growth, while freight traffic remained stable in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Port of Ravenna, September slows down
Ravenna
In the first nine months of 2026, freight traffic remained above last year's levels
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Ankara
Bulk carrier passages halved in the third quarter. The decline in the Dardanelles was more moderate (-12.8%), while container ships held steady.
In the third quarter, Eurokai terminals handled a record traffic of 3.9 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In the first nine months of 2026 the total was over 11.3 million TEUs (+8.7%)
Maritime ETS: Brussels says the system is working. Ports fear traffic flight.
Brussels
The Commission's latest report for 2025 reports a 4% drop in emissions and compliance above 99%. However, it provides no new data on the risk of tax evasion.
Yang Ming's revenues grew by 52.4% in the third quarter
Keelung
A continuation of favorable conditions for shipping is expected in the latter part of 2026
US-China trade easing also involves ports and shipyards
Beijing
Beijing extends suspension of port charges on US vessels and investigation into the impact of the US measures on its maritime industry
Alfa Laval Acquires Navtor for $700 Million
Lund/Egersund
The Norwegian company providing digital solutions for shipping will be integrated into the Ocean division of the Swedish group
Boluda Towage acquires Dutch towing company Muller Dordrecht
Dordrecht/Valencia
It has a fleet of 16 tugboats and eight barges
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Cairo
Growth of +86.8% in tonnage and +94.1% in transit rights
Rail, space, and the environment are among the priorities emerging from meetings on the new Port Planning Scheme for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado.
Genoa
The first phase of the AdSP's listening process has concluded with 65 hearings and over 120 stakeholders involved.
Fincantieri signs agreements with JA Solutions, Navantia, and Naval Group
Paris
Intensive collaboration with the Danish company in the field of advanced modular and containerized systems for reconfigurable naval units
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Copenhagen
In the third quarter, volumes fell by -0.8%, but tariffs and congestion raised Ocean's EBIT to 2.6 billion
From Egypt to Morocco, passing through Gioia Tauro: does the ETS shift containers to non-EU ports?
Brussels
A study promoted by Assarmatori sees signs of transfer already underway and calls for corrections
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen records a third quarter with record revenues which, however, grow less than costs
Lysaker
Slight decrease in the volumes of vehicles transported by the fleet
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
Tardino appointed President of the ESPO Committee for the Outermost Regions and Islands
Palermo
In Brussels, Raffaele Fitto will discuss the strategic issues of Italian ports.
Denmark's DFDS posts record quarterly revenue
Copenhagen
In the period July-September the group's ships transported 10.1 million linear metres of rolling stock and 2.1 million passengers (-3.6%)
In Montenegrin ports, cargo volumes are decreasing while passengers are increasing.
Podgorica
Traffic with Italy is declining
Ansis Zeltins has been re-elected president of the European Sea Ports Organisation.
Brussels
The Icelandic Ports Association has joined ESPO
This year Blu Navy recorded a growth of +12% in passengers transported
Portoferraio
Transported vehicles also increased (+11%)
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Uiltrasporti, the Democratic Party's commitment to amendments for port and maritime work is welcomed.
Rome
It is the only political force - the union underlines - that has responded to our requests for a meeting so far.
In the first nine months of 2026, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +1.7%
Rome
The Bank of Italy's economic update on Calabria's economy
FS Engineering and Sogesid have signed an agreement to develop infrastructure projects in Italy and abroad.
Rome
National focus on port infrastructure, logistics systems, and mobility-related infrastructure
The Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has suspended the increases in maritime training center fees.
Rome
CONFORMAR and ANIFORMAR's request for precautionary measures has been granted. The hearing on the merits is scheduled for March 16.
Global Ship Lease revenues up 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026.
Athens
New $1 billion credit line to finance 15 new container ships
The Papagno Course at Assagenti has trained over a thousand young maritime agents and brokers
Genoa
It has been provided nationally since 2017
AIRIDEA, a new Genoa-Marseille air link with the support of Genova Industrie Navali
Genoa
Service designed to facilitate work-related travel between the two cities
Fincantieri and Republikorp form joint venture to strengthen Indonesia's shipbuilding industry.
Paris
The Propeller Club Port of Sardinia was established today in Cagliari
Genoa
It is the 27th Club of the national association which includes over 1,600 members
India's Adani Ports acquires Dutch terminal operator Evos
Ahmedabad/Amsterdam
Transaction worth 2.56 billion euros
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
Hamburg
Interferry's board of directors has been renewed.
Victoria
Appointments at the association's 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
DIS reports earnings growth in the third quarter of 2026
Luxembourg
After the boom in the second quarter, profitability remains at high levels
Arsenio Dominguez will continue to lead the IMO until the end of 2031.
London
The Council has decided. The appointment must be ratified by the assembly.
DHL grows in the third quarter, with Express and Forwarding driving revenue and profits.
Bonn
Revenue of 22.7 billion euros (+12.6%) and EBIT of 1.7 billion (+16.2%)
The EU General Court has annulled the withdrawal of recognition from the Russian naval register
Luxembourg
The investment ban and transaction ban remain in force
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
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FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
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
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
››› 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
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
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Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
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