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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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It is worth around $310 million.
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Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
Companies inform
Accelleron and Geislinger: An Evolving Technical Collaboration
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.
COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.
Shanghai
Sharp decline in economic performance in the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe markets
For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the miraculous power to gradually eliminate a framework of social injustices.
For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the miraculous power to gradually eliminate a framework of social injustices.
Genoa
Falteri: it can become the artery of an economic and social body that has been underdeveloped to date
SBB CFF FFS Cargo's half-year performance was negative.
Bern
The Swiss company announced a drop in volumes in both domestic and transit traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
In the April-June period, net profit was 122.4 million dollars (+32.4%)
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports hit a new record high in July
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports hit a new record high in July
Beijing
Foreign traffic amounted to 427.6 million tonnes (+6.1%)
South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. and HD Hyundai Mipo Co. to merge
Seoul
The completion of the operation is expected for next December 1st.
Filt Cgil, priority should be given to valorizing AdSP workers rather than assigning positions
Rome
The union denounces the failure to comply with the National Collective Labour Agreement
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +4.1%
Venice
There were 228 thousand cruise passengers (+12.8%)
COSCO Shipping International's revenues increased by 10.3% in the first half of the year.
Hong Kong
Net profit was HK$494.6 million (+26.0%)
G20 nations' merchandise trade showed modest growth in the second quarter
Geneva
The increase in trade in services was more pronounced
South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
Seongnam
Agreements with the US investment firm Cerberus Capital and the Korea Development Bank
MSC World Europa cruise ship crashes off the coast of Ponza
Rome
The Coast Guard reports that the situation on board, where there are 8,585 people, is calm and under control.
MSC World Europa has resumed autonomous sailing
Rome
Electrical problem solved, the cruise ship is headed for the port of Naples
PostEurop warns that from August 29, shipments of goods to the USA could be limited or suspended
Brussels
Last month, Trump eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods.
Chinese oil company OOIL sees growth in its half-year financial results.
Hong Kong
In the first six months of this year, revenues increased by +5.0%
Premier Alliance to split Mediterranean Pendulum 2 service next month
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
Investment firm CVC Capital Partners exits Boluda Maritime Terminals and TTI Algeciras
Schiphol
The two terminal companies manage a total of nine Spanish port terminals
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
Haifa
In the period April-June the average value of freight rates fell by -11.6%
Interferry's Entry/Exit System risks delaying ferry operations at European ports.
Victoria
The system will come into force on October 12th
DFDS closes second quarter with a loss
Copenhagen
In the period April-June 2025 the fleet transported 10.6 million linear meters of rolling stock (-0.4%)
Ammonia and methanol are ready to decarbonize shipping, but some obstacles to their use must be removed.
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
Los Angeles
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 439.2 million dollars (+182.2%)
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 1.8% last month.
Barcelona
202,321 TEUs handled at loading and unloading (+10.4%) and 142,492 TEUs in transit (-8.3%)
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
Hamburg
Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)
Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea
Oslo
Both companies provide data and information for the optimization of containerized maritime transport
In the April-June quarter, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -3.8%
La Goulette
In the first six months of 2025, 13.8 million tonnes were handled (-3.2%)
Port of Koper sets new quarterly records for containers and rolling stock
Ljubljana
In the period April-June, 5.6 million tons of goods were moved (-4.1%)
Port of Los Angeles hits record monthly container traffic
Los Angeles
Over one million TEUs were handled in July (+8.5%)
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Hamburg
Net profit fell by -39.4%
Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues
Taipei
The April-June period closed with a net profit decrease of -62.9%
South Korean company HMM's revenues fell by 1.5% in the second quarter.
Seoul
Trump announces rejection of IMO's shipping decarbonization program
Washington
The proposed framework - it is denounced - is in effect a global carbon tax that affects Americans and is imposed by an irresponsible United Nations organization.
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June, revenues decreased by -26.5% and -8.7% respectively
Cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals grew by 6.0% in the second quarter
Istanbul
In the first six months of 2025, an increase of +16.7% was recorded
In the period April-June, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.0%
Zagreb
Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%
Container traffic at US ports is expected to plummet in the second half of this year.
Washington/Long Beach
In July, the Port of Long Beach handled 944,000 TEUs (+7.0%)
ThyssenKrupp shareholders approve spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
Eat
The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
Geneva
Global trade in goods is expected to grow by 0.9% this year
Hupac will increase the number of weekly rotations between Busto Arsizio and Basel from five to eight
Noise
Increase in attendance from September 1st
From January 1st, new bunkering regulations will apply in the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Rotterdam
The barges must be equipped with flow meters
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Copenhagen
Terminals and logistics have made a positive contribution. Container shipping benefits from demurrage revenues.
The CIPESS has approved the final project for the bridge over the Strait of Messina.
Rome
Construction will begin this year and the project will be completed in 2032.
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
Bonn
Significant reduction in shipments from China and Hong Kong to the US due to Trump's abolition of the de minimis regime
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
Milan
The remaining 30% will remain with Fingiro, owned by Michele Giromini, the company's CEO.
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo
In the second quarter, sales of dry containers produced by CIMC fell by -33%.
Hong Kong
Reefer boats increase by 57%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Shanghai
Naples
It will be used for the transport of vehicles between East Asia and Northern Europe
The ART urges to verify that the investment plan and the related amortization period are consistent with the duration of the port concessions.
Turin
Chinese automaker FAW ships components to Europe by train
Changchun
Transit time reduced to 18 days compared to 45 days for maritime transport
The assets and fleet of the Spanish Armas Trasmediterránea will be sold to Baleària and DFDS
Las Palmas/Dénia/Copenhagen
Two agreements worth €215 million and €40 million respectively have been signed.
Italian State Railways (FS), investing €70 million to install the ERTMS system.
Rome
Work has been completed on 382 Trenitalia trains, while the retrofitting of 60 locomotives from Mercitalia Rail, an FS Logistix company, is underway.
MPC Container Ships' quarterly revenue returns to growth
The second quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit of 78.1 million dollars (+20.5%)
Plans to build two container customs areas north and south of the Suez Canal
Cairo
Fourteen of the 48 abandoned shipwrecks in Catania port have been removed.
Catania
The activity will be replicated in the port of Augusta
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has confirmed the validity of the tender for the new Ravano Terminal in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
DP World's port terminals handled record quarterly container traffic
Dubai
Revenues grew by 22.2% in the first half of 2025
In the quarter April-June the volume of rolling stock transported by Höegh Autoliners increased by +9.0%
Oslo
Sharp increase (+46.6%) of vehicles from Asia
South Korea's HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering acquires Vietnam's Doosan Enerbility
Seongnam
It manages an industrial area with its own port facility
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras grew by 6.6% in July
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -2.9% was recorded
In July, the port of Valencia handled 488,000 containers (+6.7%)
Valencia
Increase driven by growth in empty containers
Salvini has appointed Annalisa Tardino as extraordinary commissioner of the Western Sicilian Sea Port Authority.
Rome/Palermo
The President of the Sicilian Region announces the appeal against the provision
The materials dredged in the ports of La Spezia and Carrara will be used for the construction of the new breakwater in Genoa.
Genoa/La Spezia
Agreement between the two Ligurian Port System Authorities
X-Press Feeders denounces authorities' failure to acknowledge responsibility in the X-Press Pearl accident
Singapore
According to the company, the Supreme Court ruling ignores international maritime law
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -6.5% in July
Hong Kong
A decline of -3.7% was recorded in the first seven months of 2025
Cargo traffic in Russian ports remained stable in July
St. Petersburg
In the first seven months of 2025, loads decreased by -4.6%
In July, the Port of Singapore set a new all-time record for monthly container traffic with 3.9 million TEUs.
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized cargo decreased by -3.6%
Compensation to be paid by the Civitavecchia Port Authority in the Fincosit case has been set at €1.5 million.
Civitavecchia
Latrofa: The ruling allows the release of set-aside sums that have frozen the budget for years.
Germany's HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
Hamburg
In the second quarter, the group's port terminals handled 3.2 million containers (+7.9%)
In the first half of 2025, CK Hutchison's port terminals handled 44 million containers (+4.0%)
Hong Kong
In the quarter April-June the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet transported 14.8 million cubic meters of rolling stock (-0.5%)
Lysaker
Revenues down by -0.7%
In the second quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 670 thousand tons of goods (+0.6%)
Podgorica
Volumes with Italy amounted to 154 thousand tons (+53.1%)
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
With the arrival of the first container ship, the testing of operational procedures at the Rijeka Gateway begins.
The Hague
The first commercial ship is expected on September 12th
A proposal to bring the port of Taranto back onto global container routes? Start a discussion table.
Taranto
Meeting on the status of freight traffic
Port of Ancona: Tender for demolition of fire-damaged Tubimar warehouses
Ancona
The expected duration of the works is four and a half months
Merger of the German MACS and Hugo Stinnes, both active in the MPP vessel segment
Hamburg/Rostock
Stinnes headquarters in Rostock to close by December 31
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +2.9%
Tirana
There were 331 thousand passengers (+13.6%)
A.SPE.DO, operationalizing the Smart Terminal to increase the competitiveness of the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
ING loans to Premuda for over 100 million dollars
Milan
Funds for the management buyout and the purchase of two product tankers
Sallaum Lines has taken delivery of the first of six Ocean-class dual-fuel PCTCs
Rotterdam
The ship was completed four months ahead of schedule
First meeting of the new Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Genoa
Several measures approved, including those for CULMV and CULP staff
Euroports to operate a new liquid bulk terminal in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It is expected to become operational in 2026
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.6%
Ravenna
Growth of 0.6% was recorded in June. An increase of 4.8% is expected in July.
OsserMare presents five reports on the marine economy
Rome
They focus on a specific sector supply chain or aspect of it
Port of Naples: Road haulage operations resume
Naples
Resolution meeting between institutions, operators and trade associations
ICTSI again reports record quarterly financial and operating results
Manila
Global Ship Lease Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Athens
In the April-June period, net profit was 95.4 million dollars (+8.4%)
Vard receives new order from North Star for two hybrid SOVs
Trieste
Contract worth between 100 and 200 million euros
The Panama Shipping Registry will no longer accept the registration of oil tankers and bulk carriers over 15 years old.
Panama
Measure to counter the use of the shadow fleet
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly revenue
Athens
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 130.9 million (-7.3%)
New customs fast corridor between the port of La Spezia and Interporto Padova
Padua
It adds to the other three already active on the same route
ICTSI to operate Indonesia's Batu Ampar Container Terminal
Manila
It is located on Batam Island
Pino Musolino has been appointed CEO of the Alilauro shipping company.
Naples
He replaces the resigning Eliseo Cuccaro
In the second quarter, DIS' time charter revenues fell by -37.1%.
Luxembourg
Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
Austrian Rail Cargo Group is focusing on the development of the Sommacampagna-Sona intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Ten-year agreement
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
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