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March 2025




31/03/2025DHL acquired the CRYOPDP
The company provides courier services for clinics and health care




31/03/2025Six international shipping associations present a guide to plan navigation safely
The aim is to detect, avoid, discourage, delay and report attacks and accidents to ships




31/03/2025ESPO urges the EU and the Member States to allocate funds to the decarbonization of ships and ports
Destinate the introiti Fondo per l'Innovazione to stimulate the demand of clean naval fuels




31/03/2025TUI assigns to Fincantieri the commission for two new ships from cruise to Marella Cruises
Deliveries are provided in 2030 and 2032




31/03/2025Over a million to the harbour enterprises of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green means
Publication of the admission certificate to the contributions of the PNRR-Next Gen Eu




31/03/2025In 2024 the sales of the container of COSCO Shipping Development Co. are increased of +204.1%
Its turnover grew by +124.0%




28/03/2025Published the call for financing for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
A total of almost eight million euros




28/03/2025The Chinese antitrust starts an investigation on the cession of the Panamanian harbour terminals of Hutchison Ports
Panama Ports Company operates in the steps of Balboa and Cristobal




28/03/2025Prorogated for another 18 months to Cagliari the duration of the society of supply of temporary harbour job
A new Regulation of Use of Maritime State Areas approved




28/03/2025Yang Ming acquires three new portacontainer from 8.000 teu
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029




28/03/2025PSA records an increase in annual revenues, but profits decrease
Decise general increase in operating costs




28/03/2025Started in Marghera the construction of a ship from cruise to Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026




28/03/2025Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
The objective is to go beyond the theoretical relationships of cooperation




28/03/2025Sequestered over a ton of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
If placed on the market it would have earned over 187 million euros




28/03/2025In 2024 the traffic of the goods in the Chinese marine ports has grown of +3.5%
Increase of +6.9% of traffic with abroad. In the first bimester of 2025 1,75 billion tons were enlivened (+1.6%)




27/03/2025In February the traffic of the goods in the port of Genoa is dropped of -4,4% and in Savona-Vado is increased of +24.5%
Flession of cruise passengers and ferries




27/03/2025In 2024, Interporto Padova's economic results reached record values
Revenues up +17%




27/03/2025Chinese container manufacturer CIMC archives an exceptional 2024
Almost 3.6 million containers were sold (+372%). Record revenues




27/03/2025Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for as many new MSC Cruises ships
The new flagship "MSC World America" has been delivered; laying of the coin of "MSC World Asia" and cutting of the first sheet of "MSC World Atlantic"




27/03/2025ICS, the measures against Chinese ships envisaged by Trump risk having important unintended consequences, including for the US
Strong opposition to their introduction is also expressed by the WSC




27/03/2025In 2024, the German railway company DB Cargo reduced its losses
Revenues are down again. Decrease of -9.0% in volumes of goods transported




27/03/2025Intercargo, international measures for the decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
Gkonis: must not compromise operational efficiency and the smooth global transport of essential goods




27/03/2025The Port of Barcelona invests 124 million for the development of sustainable fuel traffic
Construction of three new berths at the Moll de l'Energia




27/03/2025NovaAlgoma orders a second 38,000 dpt cement vessel in China
It will be taken delivery in 2027




26/03/2025Italy-Brazil customs agreement to facilitate trade
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation




26/03/2025A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
Visited the ECT Hutchinson Ports training center




26/03/2025On Monday, the assembly of Genoese freight forwarders
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa




26/03/2025Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Messina: protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal




26/03/2025In 2024, cargo traffic in the port of Catania returned to growth. Drop in Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled




26/03/2025Launch of a public consultation for the update of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is expected




26/03/2025In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues up +10.5%
Profit after tax amounted to €56.4 million (+33.1%)




25/03/2025ITU, ICAO and IMO underline the risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Exhortation to UN states to protect these critical systems




25/03/2025The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
It has become a single digital point of access to documents and services




25/03/2025The London government presents its strategy for the decarbonisation of maritime transport
The measures for the ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months




25/03/2025TUI in talks with the shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Slots available from financial year 2031




25/03/2025Military ships are not enough for security, but merchant ships are also essential
Nautilus underlines this by urging NATO partners to consider this component of strategic security




25/03/2025ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centres, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
A 67% drop in lost working days per year




25/03/2025Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
The unions are asking the port authority to block the proliferation of new economic subjects




25/03/2025In 2024, river freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990




25/03/2025APM Terminals granted the renewal of the concession in the Port of New York - New Jersey
Contract for 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are planned




24/03/2025In February, container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0%
Both import-export and transhipment volumes are down




24/03/2025Experimentation of crane automation has begun in the Interporto Padova terminal
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"




24/03/2025Last year, Fincantieri recorded record values in revenues and new orders
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been reaped




24/03/2025In Miami, the new cruise line Crescent Seas was established
The fleet, initially consisting of a Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship, will increase to five units within the next five years




24/03/2025In the fourth quarter of 2024, COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues increased by +44.8%
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on Asia-Europe/Med routes are down




21/03/2025Porto Marghera, renewal of the concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros are planned




21/03/2025In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet fell by -9.7%
Traffic fell on almost all world routes




21/03/2025In April a mission to Albania by The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres




21/03/2025Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Commerce, Transport and Ports Authorities of Florida
It was signed today




21/03/2025Carnival sets new records for the December-February low-season quarter
The outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year is positive




21/03/2025In 2024, COSCO Shipping Ports' revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion (+3.3%)
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%




21/03/2025In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone grew in French ports
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEUs (+11.5%)




21/03/2025TO SW. RE. BUT. (FHP group) in concession an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Investments of 11.5 million euros are planned over 25 years




20/03/2025The railway is losing ground in transalpine freight traffic through Switzerland
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)




20/03/2025Last month, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2%
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%




20/03/2025Contship Italia's intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal of La Spezia
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua




20/03/2025The Port Authority of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea obtains certification for gender equality
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition




20/03/2025The growth of container traffic at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach weakens
Last month recorded increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively




20/03/2025Last year, the revenues of CK Hutchison's port division grew by +10.8%
Container traffic handled by the group's terminals amounted to 87.5 million TEUs (+6.6%)




20/03/2025PSA Italy's Genoese port terminals have been awarded anti-corruption certification
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system




20/03/2025Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Messina: I fully understand the risks and distortions of European climate regulation




20/03/2025In 2024, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues grew by +6.5%. Net profit down by -18.9%
New all-time record for containers transported by the fleet




20/03/2025The OPS is also used to charge the batteries of ships while they are in port
The ferry companies remind us of this, highlighting the need to have an adequate supply of electricity




19/03/2025The extension of the EU ETS to the maritime transport sector has not led to major changes in the shipping market
This is stated in a report adopted by the European Commission, which found no evidence of tendencies towards evasion or circumvention of the rule




19/03/2025A complaint for fraud and corruption has been filed against the Bolloré group
Allegations relating to activities carried out as part of logistics and port operations in Africa sold in 2022




19/03/2025Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
They were defined in collaboration with Circle Group, NatPower Marine and RINA




19/03/2025In February, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -4.2%
Containers down by -4.2% due to the -18.8% reduction in transshipped boxes




19/03/2025The works on piers 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia have been completed
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
News from the Companies
19/03/2025AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class




18/03/2025Hanwha has acquired 9.9% of the capital of the shipbuilding company Austal
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars




18/03/2025The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the port community of La Spezia
Fontana: money cannot be found when enormous resources are channeled onto railway lines of dubious utility




18/03/2025The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster pace
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean technologies and fuels for shipping




18/03/2025The US FMC investigates the seven main maritime corridors in the world
The federal agency threatens to ban Panamanian-flagged ships from American ports




18/03/2025Last year the traffic of the goods in the German ports has returned to grow (+2.3%)
It is still lower than the pre-Covid level, as well as the only container traffic that has been pairs to 13,3 million teu (+4.9%)




17/03/2025BIMCO, the application of specific harbour taxes to Chinese ships that scale in the USA will prove a disaster for the American economy
I was uncertain about the impact of the measures proposed on Chinese dominance in shipbuilding




17/03/2025Trasportiunita has confirmed the national stop of road haulage of goods
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31 to April 4




17/03/2025In February, container traffic at the port of Hong Kong grew by +9.1%
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, the volume of cargoes was less than one million TEUs




17/03/2025Federagenti hopes for greater involvement of global financial groups in logistics, ports and infrastructure
Pessina: necessary to make the leap in quality




17/03/2025The consolidation works of the Fornelli Pier in the port of La Spezia have been completed
La Spezia Container Terminal will be able to install new cranes with greater capacity, increasing traffic volumes




17/03/2025Cargo traffic in Greek ports was stable in the third quarter of 2024
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes offset the decline in foreign traffic




17/03/2025HMM experiments with 3D printing for the production of steel spare parts on board ships
The goal is to reduce maintenance costs and time




17/03/2025Evergreen has signed an order with Hanwha Ocean for six 24,000 TEU containerships
The inclusion of Chinese shipyards in the US blacklist - highlighted the Seoul company - will have a positive impact on the South Korean shipbuilding industry




17/03/2025UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
The main task is to build a project financing program




17/03/2025At the Vado Ligure container terminal, a 21,000 TEU container ship fully loaded
The Cosco Shipping Nebula, which is 400 meters long, has landed




14/03/2025The restructuring plan of the Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea has been approved
The creditors' appeal was rejected




14/03/2025In 2024, goods in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -13.5%
A drop of -10.8% in Gaeta, while in the port of Fiumicino volumes grew by +10.6%




14/03/2025In February, the decline in freight traffic at the port of Singapore was accentuated
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)




14/03/2025Last year, traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -2.5%
In the last quarter, the decline was -2.3%. Cruise records




14/03/2025Some rescuers boarded the Solong and the Stena Immaculate
The collision between the two ships does not seem to have caused pollution




13/03/2025Strong growth in OOIL/OOCL revenues in Asia
Annual turnover down in other markets




13/03/2025In 2024, Accelleron's revenues exceeded $1 billion for the first time
Net profit up by +63.1%




13/03/2025Falteri (Federlogistica): the appointment of the presidents of the port authorities can no longer be postponed
And - he specified - they cannot be the result of a hasty consultation of the Cencelli Manual




13/03/2025Fincantieri has delivered the new Norwegian Aqua ship to Norwegian Cruise Line
It has a gross tonnage of 156,300 tons




13/03/2025The tender for the first lot of the new electricity distribution network in the port of La Spezia has begun
Intervention worth 36.9 million euros




13/03/2025In 2024, d'Amico International Shipping reported a decline in base time charter revenues
Down -7.6% on the previous record year




13/03/2025In 2024, Global Ports Holding's port terminals handled record cruise traffic
The company's revenues increased by +21%




13/03/2025The annual and quarterly results of the Taiwanese Evergreen and WHL were positive
Last year, increases of +65.7% and +61.4% in revenues were totaled




13/03/2025DP World reports record annual revenues up +9.7%
The terminal group confirms its intention to proceed with new acquisitions




13/03/2025In the first two months of 2025, freight traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.7%
Only imported cargoes are growing




12/03/2025The latest reading of the WTO's Goods Trade Barometer marks a variable tending to be beautiful
The positive effect of a temporary increase in trade in view of the introduction of new trade policies is possible




12/03/2025In 2024, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2%
In the fourth quarter alone, increases of +0.4% and +8.4% respectively were recorded




12/03/2025Trasportiunita will propose the national stop of road transport from 31 March
Longo: evanescent answers from the Ministry devoid of any content




12/03/2025Significant growth in the annual financial results of the ZIM but also in the containers transported by the fleet
In 2024, more than 3.7 million TEUs (+14.3%) were loaded on the ships of the Israeli company




12/03/2025The introduction of ESG standards represents a profound transformation for port companies
Legora de Feo (UNIPORT): companies will certainly be able to seize the opportunities arising from this new challenge




12/03/2025Yang Ming's 2024 annual financial year was very positive
Revenues grew by +58.4%. Profit of almost two billion US dollars




12/03/2025In 2024, Attica reported record revenues and operating performance
Profits fell due to the costs of the merger with Anek and the purchase of emission allowances




11/03/2025A man has been arrested as part of the investigation into the collision between the Solong and the Stena Immaculate
The charge is manslaughter for gross negligence




11/03/2025CSIS urges the U.S. government to counter the dual-use civil-military system adopted by Chinese shipyards
There are doubts about the port tax system proposed by the USTR, but not about its introduction which would cost over eight billion dollars a year to the top ten companies calling at US ports




11/03/2025Keppel Infrastructure Fund acquires Global Marine Group
The company has a fleet of six submarine cable laying vessels




11/03/2025Marked improvement in the economic performance of the Viking cruise group
This year, 11 new ships will be taken delivery




11/03/2025Messina obtains a loan of 50 million dollars to support investments in full containers
Agreement with BPER Banca and Banca Popolare di Sondrio




11/03/2025Beijing, the measures to revitalize the US shipbuilding industry will not work
New duties and tariffs - the government underlines - are harmful to both sides




11/03/2025Global Ports Holding will operate the cruise terminal at the Scottish port of Clydeport
A 50-year concession contract has been signed with Peel Ports




11/03/2025Work is underway in the port of Oristano on the new Multifunctional Service Centre for Agri-food Logistics
It will house the Border Control Point




11/03/2025The tanker Sounion attacked in August in the Red Sea crossed the Suez Canal
For the crossing, which lasted almost 24 hours, four tugboats were used




10/03/2025Collision between two ships near the port of Hull
Fires broke out on the two units




10/03/2025In January, cargo traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +7.6%
Dry bulk and various goods are increasing. Decline in liquid bulk cargo




10/03/2025Hanseatic Global Terminals owns 60% of the company that operates the Terminal de l'Atlantique in Le Havre
40% remains at the French Seafrigo




10/03/2025Triton buys the maritime container charterer Global Container International
It has a fleet of about 500 thousand TEUs




10/03/2025Bureau Veritas closes 2024 with a series of records
Strong growth (+58%) in new orders in the Marine & Offshore segment




10/03/2025The trend growth in monthly revenues of Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL eased
In February, increases of +13.5%, +3.1% and +19.9% were recorded respectively




10/03/2025In 2024, the containers transported by the fleet of the Chinese SITC increased by +10.7%
Annual revenues up by +25.9%




10/03/2025MOL continues its acquisitions in the liquid bulk logistics segment
It will buy the Dutch LBC Tank Terminals which has a storage capacity of 3.3 million cubic meters




10/03/2025A load of 240 kg of cocaine was seized in the port of Genoa
The drugs came from South America




07/03/2025In 2024, DHL Group revenues grew by +3.0%
Significant improvement in performance in the last quarter




07/03/2025Germany's Schmitz Cargobull will acquire 48% of Poland's GT Trailers
Both produce semi-trailers and logistics equipment




07/03/2025Assoporti presents new guidelines for inclusive communication
Giampieri: a valid tool for more effective, respectful and inclusive communication throughout the port area




07/03/2025Work has begun on the upgrading of the Jeddah South Container Terminal
Investment of 800 million dollars. Traffic capacity will rise to four million TEUs




07/03/2025A.P. Moller Capital will acquire 40% of the Philippine AC Logistics
Agreement with the Ayala Corporation which holds the entire capital of the company




07/03/2025CMA CGM promises investments of 20 billion dollars in the US
The increase from 10 to 30 ships of the American flag fleet, the development of port and logistics activities and 10 new jobs are planned




06/03/2025Annunziata appointed commissioner of the Port System Authority of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
His term as president came to an end on 2 February




06/03/2025Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax ferry Kriti II built in 1979
Sold for $3.6 million, it will be dismantled at an EU-authorized construction site




06/03/2025New economic and operational records for the terminal group ICTSI
Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +2.5%




06/03/2025The Genoese Sirius Ship Management has acquired the fellow citizen Generalmarine
The company specializes in solutions for navigation electronics and maritime communications




06/03/2025Lauritzen Bulkers has bought Canada's Alexander & Blake
The company operates ocean shipments of dry bulk, bulk cargo, and project cargo




06/03/2025Royal HaskoningDHV has bought the Scottish Arch Henderson
The Aberdeen-based company specialises in the design of maritime works




06/03/2025With the new orders, CMA CGM is set to become the world's second-largest container shipping carrier
Currently, the Marseille company's orderbook is more substantial than Maersk's




06/03/2025EST has ordered a new mobile crane from Konecranes for its terminal in the Port of Augusta
It will be taken over by the end of the summer




05/03/2025Collaboration agreement between Saipem and Divento for floating wind power in Italy
It involves the use of STAR 1 technology for the construction of semi-submersible foundations




05/03/2025Global Ship Lease reports record annual and quarterly economic results
In 2024, revenues increased by +5.4%




05/03/2025The European shipowners' association changes its name
From today it is called ECSA European Shipowners




05/03/2025Trump promises tax incentives to U.S. shipbuilders
The creation of a new Office of Shipbuilding has been announced




05/03/2025CMB invested $1.18 billion. TECH to acquire 40.8% of Golden Ocean
The Belgian company will buy the stake held by John Fredriksen's Hemen Holding




05/03/2025The shareholders of Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci inject ten million into the company
In November, the Board of Directors prepared a restructuring plan




05/03/2025In January, ships transiting the Suez Canal decreased by -23.2%
In 2024, goods passed through the Egyptian waterway fell by -65.4%




05/03/2025Seabourn sold the cruise ship Seabourn Sojourn to Mitsui Ocean Cruises
It will move to the Japanese company in the second half of 2026




04/03/2025Ships and boats, despite controls, continue to pollute the waters of the European Union
This is denounced in a report by the European Court of Auditors




04/03/2025TiL (MSC group), with BlackRock and GIP, will acquire 80% of Hutchison Ports
Agreement also to buy 90% of the capital of the Panama Ports Company. The enterprise value is $22.8 billion




04/03/2025CMA CGM orders 12 more new 18,000 TEU containerships, this time in China
They will be delivered by Jiangnan Shipyard between 2028 and 2029




04/03/2025ECG adopts a program to increase the safety of the delivery of vehicles to dealers
The increase in accidents is due to the lack of safe loading and unloading areas




04/03/2025Pessina (Federagenti) asks for an examination of the usefulness of the new port terminals
A map highlighting the types of traffic and the actual market demand for these types of goods and services has been requested




04/03/2025Kuehne+Nagel's economic results improved sharply in the second half of 2024
In the fourth quarter, net sales grew by +18.8% and net profit by +11.3%




04/03/2025Cristoforo Canavese has died at the age of 76
A leading figure in Ligurian ports




03/03/2025In January, cargo traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -10.7%, while in Savona-Vado it grew by +8.1%
Containerized goods increased by +18.2%. Decrease in cruise passengers




03/03/2025The deed of acquisition of the historic building in Gaeta that will house the ITS Academy Caboto has been signed
Classrooms, laboratories, an astronomical observatory, accommodation and a guesthouse will be built




03/03/2025At the PSA Venice - Vecon terminal, traditional diesel has been replaced with HVO biofuel
It allows an 88.7% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions




03/03/2025Croce (Assagenti): the choice of the new president of the Port Authority of Western Liguria can no longer be postponed
It is not acceptable - he denounced - that for more than a year the port system has been headless




03/03/2025The European Ship Recycling Regulation has achieved its objectives
Too many shipowners still choose to dismantle ships in South Asian shipyards




03/03/2025In the port of Augusta, two port cranes have been moved to restore their operation
They are owned by the Port System Authority




03/03/2025China's CMPort will acquire 70% of the Brazilian terminal operator Vast Infraestrutura
Active in the port of Açu, it handles 30% of national crude oil exports




03/03/2025The last diaphragm of the Salerno Porta Ovest tunnel road infrastructure has been demolished
It directly connects the commercial port of the Campania city to the motorway junction
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Dubai
Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it
Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait
Naples
Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona
Noise
The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Rome
The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.
Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector
Dhaka
A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned
Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria
Bucharest/Sofia
The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
Seoul
A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue
Southampton/London
Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.
Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises
Graz
Investment in Austrian MarineXchange
Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.
Naha
Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.
Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.
Genoa
Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.
LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits
The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.
Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.
Brussels
France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.
Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.
European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge
Brussels
National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain
Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck
Brussels
Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.
Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.
Genoa
PwC's assessment presented
FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe
Brussels
The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.
New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran/Tampa
Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Hamburg
Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.
Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.
Genoa
The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Miami
Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.
Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.
Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.
Geneva
UNCTAD indices reveal a changing Mediterranean: Italy slips to seventh place, La Spezia, Trieste and Vado Ligure grow, while the South loses ground.
Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets
Brussels
According to T&E, in countries that account for 46% of European sales, electric vehicles have already become cheaper in five years. Italy, Spain, and Poland are lagging behind.
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports
Copenhagen/Antwerp
R-Logitech will exit the capital, while PMV and SFPIM will remain shareholders
China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down
Beijing
In August, global foreign trade increased by +19.8%, but international goods handled by seaports decreased by -2.3%.
From Puertos del Estado to Ports of Italy: the same inspiration, an opposite outcome.
Genoa
For port reform, the government is referring to the Spanish model, but is building the exact opposite: yet another counter that the Italian corporate spirit knows how to invent so well.
Maritime ETS: Brussels opens up to hybrid and electric ferries, but Interferry demands more.
Brussels
The proposed revision strengthens the SMAP mechanism but leaves the issue of port networks and infrastructure to AFIR and FuelEU Maritime
Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran
The other crew members were rescued.
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado continues to oscillate between signs of recovery and slowdown
Genoa
In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports
Trasportounito offers an automatic system to adjust road haulage rates to the price of diesel.
Rome
Seafarers, five years after the Code of Conduct, the gap between policy and reality remains.
London
Shipping companies' compliance is growing, but issues remain regarding fatigue, psychological safety, complaints and recruitment fees.
Last month, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +26.9%
Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2026, it was crossed by 9,602 ships (+17.4%)
Decision on crucial rail section of Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor in Germany postponed again
Hamburg
German port operators are calling for an acceleration of both new infrastructure and the upgrading of the existing line.
Kuehne+Nagel agrees to long-term strategic partnership with Amazon
Schindellegi
The agreement includes a call option on existing shares of the logistics group
MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft
New York
Currently, 80.73% of the capital is held by the German Federal Government and the State of Lower Saxony.
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
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%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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.
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10
Athens
Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.
DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.
Dubai
The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks
New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.
Civitavecchia
The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.
Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore
Rotterdam
The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.
Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports
Madrid
Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros
Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.
Kallithea
The ferry was built in 1987
DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October
Copenhagen
Inserting a second vessel into the route
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.
Genoa
A memorandum of understanding has been signed
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
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
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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.
Livorno
A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.
Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier
Madrid
A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027
Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further
Hamburg
Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service
La Spezia/Helsinki
The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia
Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona
Savona
Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.
The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.
Ravenna
The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long
Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel
Trieste
This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")
In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.
Rome
SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show
Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2
Kallithea
The 29 people on board were evacuated
Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.
Washington
If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.
Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.
Chaff
At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers
Trieste
The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.
Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.
Rome
The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.
The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.
River
With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs
Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.
Taranto
The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.
Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA
Rome
The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.
Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.
Palermo
Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik
Troisdorf/Berlin
Allows rapid loading of non-craneable semi-trailers onto trains
Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany
Herleshausen
Located in Herleshausen, it has a surface area of 71,800 square meters
South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co. wins orders for four new 10,100 TEU containerships
Busan
The contract has a total value of approximately 500 million dollars.
Democratic Party: The government's port reform paves the way for privatization of Italian ports.
Rome
Ghio and Misiani: it also takes resources and skills away from the territories
Port self-production: The Council of State denies the segmentability of the authorization pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 3.
Rome
Cartour's "partial" authorization in the port of Salerno has been suspended.
Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic
Miami
The threshold of ten million passengers has been exceeded, compared to 8.56 million in the previous financial year.
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