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April 2025




30/04/2025Tomorrow the Mediterranean Emission Control Area will enter into force for sulphur oxides
Ships must use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%




30/04/2025CMA CGM has completed the acquisition of Air Belgium
Mazaudier: strengthens our air capacity with immediate effect




30/04/2025Completed the purchase of the area for the new cruise terminal in Marghera
According to the forecasts, it will become operational in the crocieristica season 2028




30/04/2025In 2024 on the Austrian railway network 94.4 million tons of goods were transported (+2.2%)
31.8% of the total volume was made on routes over 300 kilometers




30/04/2025Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings records a net loss quarterly of -40,3 million dollars
In the first three months of this year revenues fell by -2,9%




30/04/2025Hapag-Lloyd plans to close the first trimester with very positive performances
The portacontainer of the company has transported 3,3 million teu (+9%)




30/04/2025DSV completed the acquisition of the Schenker
In the first three months of this year the result of exercise of the logistic group Danish has grown of +17.5%




30/04/2025In the first three months of 2025 the traffic of the goods in the Albanian ports is diminished of -1,8%
In decrease also passengers (-1.6%)




30/04/2025ONE closed the fiscal year 2024 with a profit clearly of 4,2 billion dollars (+336%)
In the period the fleet of portacontainer has transported 3,1 million teu (+2.3%)




30/04/2025In the first trimester the revenues of the Chinese shipowning group COSCO have grown of +20.1%
The fleet has transported 6.5 million container (+7.5%)




29/04/2025OOIL orders 14 new portacontenitori from 18.500 teu
Commitment worth $ 3.1 billion to Dalian and Nantong yards




29/04/2025In the last trimester of the 2024 harbour terminals of Eurokai have enlivened beyond 3,2 million container (+9.4%)
In Germany the traffic has been of 1,9 million teu (+14.0%) and in Italy of 443 thousand teu (+7.9%)




29/04/2025The Chinese ports mark a new record of traffic of the goods for the trimester January-March
In the period the marine ports have enlivened 73,1 million containers (+8.3%)




29/04/2025The annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia is approved
Pilot project for unified release of port access permits for transporters




29/04/2025Unanimous approval of the financial statements of Interporto Padova 2024
Increased revenues of +7.3%




29/04/2025UPS closed the first trimester with a profit clearly of 1,2 billion dollars (+6.6%)
Revenues in a slight decrease following the sale of Coyote Logistics




29/04/2025Completed the passenger terminal at the dock Rizzo of the port of Messina
At the start the works of remodelling of the seabeds of the port of Reggio Calabria




29/04/2025At the start the interventions of requalification of the agri-food pole of the port of Livorno
Works worth six million euros




29/04/2025Launched the second large cruise ship built in China
At the end of 2026 it will become part of the fleet of the Adora Cruises




29/04/2025Bluferries is ready to put in service in the Strait of Messina the new ro-pax Athena
It can transport up to 22 Tir or 125 vehicles and 393 people




29/04/2025Report of the financial year 2024 of the Ionian AdSP approved
424.8 million port works realized in the last decade




29/04/2025Uiltrasporti emphasizes the need to maintain the Italian ports under public control
Verzari and Galluccio: Instead of thinking about selling them, it would be more useful to focus on how to ensure their competitiveness




29/04/2025Kalmar records a decrease in quarterly turnover and an increase in new orders
In the first three months of 2025 net profit was 34,1 million euros (+2%)




28/04/2025The line maritime transport sector contributes substantially to the US economy
This shows an analysis by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA




28/04/2025Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Rear Piero Pellizzari dismissed from the service for age limits




28/04/2025In the first trimester of the 2025 Chinese CIMC has recorded an increment of +12,7% of the container sales
Revenue grew by +11.0%




28/04/2025Within half year the contest for the concession of the container terminal of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
The management will include the terminal for general goods




28/04/2025It aggravates the budget of the explosion in the Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
It caused 46 deaths and wounding over 1,200 people




28/04/2025Last year the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort are increased of +3.1%
In the first three months of the 2025 port terminals have enlivened 36,4 million container (+5.6%)




28/04/2025CEVA Logistics (group CMA CGM) will buy Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Transaction worth $440 million




28/04/2025Positive the first trimester of Wärtsilä
Stop the growth of the value of new orders




28/04/2025Reports of the AdSPs of Western Liguria and the Tyrrhenian North Centre are approved
Register leftovers of 214 million and 19 million respectively




24/04/2025In the first three months of 2025 Konecranes' revenues increased by +7.7%
343 million euros of new orders of harbour means (+37.5%)




24/04/2025First quarter of growth for Kuehne+Nagel
The net turnover of the logistic group is piled to 6,33 billion franchi Swiss (+14.9%)




24/04/2025ESPO, the EU Parliament's Budget Committee has asked for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure
The importance of funding the TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted




24/04/2025Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
It was established by the National Bilateral Ports Authority




24/04/2025Bureau Veritas' Marine & Offshore division reports record quarterly revenues
New historical peak also of the classified fleet




24/04/2025Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Darsena Europa Terminal in Livorno
The company has asked for the extension of the duration of the current concession




23/04/2025PSA is reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
This was stated by "Reuters", which at the end of 2022 had already ventilated this hypothesis




23/04/2025In 2024, 58 million will be invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
The final budget and the annual report of the Port Authority have been approved




23/04/2025Federagenti, Italy should give a sharp acceleration to SEZs, free zones and special logistics zones projects
Pessina: there is no room for reflection prey to bureaucracy




23/04/2025EIB advice to strengthen the climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupoli and Patras
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks




22/04/2025In the first quarter, the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Drop in transhipment traffic




22/04/2025The increase in container loads is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% drop in quarterly traffic
The decline in liquid bulk cargo was accentuated (-19.1%)




22/04/2025SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
The association now has 74 members




22/04/2025The Management Committee of the Port Authority of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea has unanimously approved the 2024 final budget
A surplus of 4.7 million euros was recorded




22/04/2025In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%
Both unloading (-3.1%) and loading (-11.9%) loads decreased




22/04/2025In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Reduction of container volumes in transit at both ports




22/04/2025The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, hurt U.S. manufacturers, and weaken efforts to strengthen the domestic shipping industry




22/04/2025COSCO is firmly opposed to the taxes on Chinese ships planned by the US
They distort fair competition - denounces the Shanghai group - and hinder the normal functioning of shipping
News from the Companies
19/04/2025Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile




18/04/2025Hupac transfers the intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Until now, the other terminal was Busto Arsizio




18/04/2025PSA SECH has operated the first 400-metre train at the Rugna Railway Park
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day




18/04/2025The 2024 financial statements of the Port Authority of Eastern Liguria were unanimously approved
In the last four years, more than 272 million euros of investments




18/04/2025The new taxes on Chinese ships that will only increase prices for Americans
This was denounced by the executive vice president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce




18/04/2025The share of new entrants in the European rail transport sector is growing
In 2023, rail freight performance decreased by -8%




18/04/2025The war reclamation preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Port Authority has invested over 600 thousand euros in it




18/04/2025Francesco Rizzo designated as president of the Port Authority of the Strait
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait




18/04/2025US planes attacked the Yemeni port of Ras Isa
38 dead and over a hundred injured




18/04/2025The amounts of taxes payable by ships connected to China arriving in US ports have been defined
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased




17/04/2025In 2025, Stazioni Marittime expects an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
The shareholders' meeting appointed the board of directors




17/04/2025MIT mobility report highlights an increase in demand for both passengers and freight
Almost all modes of transport have recovered to pre-pandemic levels of demand




17/04/2025In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) decreased




17/04/2025Andrea Giachero has been confirmed as president of Spediporto
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders for the three-year period 2025-2028 has also been renewed




17/04/2025The international tender has been launched to award the new shipyard in the port of Casablanca in concession
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019




17/04/2025Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Falteri: a national control room made up of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary




17/04/2025Study for the monitoring of vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Contract awarded to Circle and Arelogik




17/04/2025ABB closes a positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Wierod: Our proven local-for-local approach protects us from the tariff war




16/04/2025In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is suffering deeply
Fermerci calls for structural and increased traffic incentives and to refinance the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons




16/04/2025New agreement for the global minimum wage for seafarers
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028




16/04/2025Global Maritime Forum report on optimizing ship calls to reduce emissions
The approaches of virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival are proposed




16/04/2025GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax ships in China
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and carry up to 3,080 linear meters of cargo




16/04/2025This year, world trade in goods could fall by -1.5%
The WTO provides for it. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to dampen global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world




16/04/2025In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods handled in the EU were transported by sea
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased




16/04/2025In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
The construction of the "docker's house" has begun




16/04/2025Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the USA suspended
Hongkong Post predicts exorbitant and unreasonable fees due to the unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States




15/04/2025Intercargo and Intertanko express concerns about the agreement for the decarbonization of shipping
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted




15/04/2025Fincantieri acquires a stake in WSense
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" has been delivered to the Italian Navy




15/04/2025Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonization strategy not to penalize shipping compared to other modes
Zanetti: Also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry




15/04/2025After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong is growing again
In the first three months of this year, 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)




15/04/2025In the first quarter, container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by +26.6% and +5.2%
The impact of the tariffs introduced by Trump is imminent




15/04/2025The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Written by Assagenti, it is fifty years old




15/04/2025In the first three months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
By weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%




15/04/2025In the first quarter of 2025, pirate attacks on ships soared
Accentuated increase in accidents in the Singapore Straits




15/04/2025Interferry welcomes the IMO agreement on the decarbonisation of shipping, but considers the strategy too complex
The Greek shipowners' association disappointed by the lack of recognition of the essential role of transition fuels such as LNG




14/04/2025The International Labour Organization recognizes seafarers as key workers
ITF and ICS: historic moment




14/04/2025The regulation for LNG bunkering has been signed at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
The methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship have been defined




14/04/2025CMA CGM will acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo




14/04/2025Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French company Somecassur
The French company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts




14/04/2025The historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj towards extinction
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities in the two sites of Pula and Rijeka




14/04/2025New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods




14/04/2025The EBRD is looking for a strategic partner for the development of the Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
An international tender has been launched




14/04/2025The MSC Group's TiL has full control of the Hutchison Ports terminals
This was written by "Bloomberg", specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be managed jointly with BlackRock




14/04/2025Turkish ports set a new record for freight traffic for the first quarter
Historical peak of cargoes imported from abroad




11/04/2025The draft regulation on the decarbonization of the shipping approved by MEPC includes a mandatory standard for fuel and a tariff of greenhouse gas emissions
It provides for the establishment of a Fund to collect the resources deriving from the prediction of emissions




11/04/2025MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as the new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
The port community of La Spezia is also asking for a name for the Port Authority of Eastern Liguria




11/04/2025In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
An increase of 854 thousand tons of dry bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional cargo




11/04/2025Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Initiative of Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci




11/04/2025The WSC reiterates that Trump's measures for the domestic maritime industry are not good for the American economy
Kramek: ready to support the administration with constructive proposals




11/04/2025Confitarma underlines the importance of the decarbonisation strategy of shipping being defined at the IMO
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the concerns of the United States




10/04/2025DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros




10/04/2025Rail transport of convoys for the Rome Metro has started from Reggio Calabria
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail




10/04/2025In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Turnover is stable




10/04/2025Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members




10/04/2025Fincantieri and Accenture establish the Fincantieri Ingenium joint venture
The goal is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics




10/04/2025In March, Yang Ming recorded the first drop in turnover after 14 months of growth
Evergreen and WHL continued to increase revenues




10/04/2025While Trump formalizes the measures to revitalize the American maritime industry, a drastic drop in traffic is expected for national ports
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, trade in goods between the two economies could decrease by up to 80%




10/04/2025The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited




09/04/2025Agreement between Fincantieri and Kayo to promote the development of the shipbuilding and shipbuilding industry in Albania
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region




09/04/2025Montaresi (AdSP Eastern Liguria) awarded with the "Oscar dei Porti"
The event is now in its eighteenth edition




09/04/2025Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new vehicles
Decrease determined by the significant drop in the cost index of maritime logistics




09/04/2025C.K. Hutchison rejects allegations of violation of the concession contract for the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments




09/04/2025The US does not participate in the IMO negotiations on the decarbonisation of shipping and threatens reciprocal measures
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or the choice of fuel




09/04/2025In the first three months of 2025, containers transported by OOCL ships increased by +9.3%
Revenues up by +16.8%




09/04/2025The Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins on appeal against Zen Yacht
The company sentenced to pay back rents




09/04/2025Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built in the Papenburg shipyard




09/04/2025A large load of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Two tons of drugs identified by the staff of the Customs and the Guardia di Finanza




08/04/2025T&E urges the MEPC to agree on clear and ambitious measures for the decarbonisation of shipping
It is necessary - underlines the association - to set binding targets




08/04/2025Navantia renews its agreement with the American cruise group Royal Caribbean
So far, the Cádiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and renovation work on 45 of the group's vessels




08/04/2025A $1.3 billion contract from the Neapolitan group Grimaldi for the construction of nine ro-pax ships
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)




08/04/2025This year a record cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026




08/04/2025Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with an option for two more units
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world powered by hydrogen stored on board




08/04/2025Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Ruote Libere denounces that the government only needs to allocate a few funds so as not to have to face the real problems of hauliers




08/04/2025HII-HHI agreement to accelerate American and South Korean naval production
The goal is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations




08/04/2025The Panama Ports Company accused of violating the terms of the concession contract
The general auditor of the Panamanian accounts announced the presentation of criminal charges




08/04/2025The second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report has been published
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in a number of areas




07/04/2025WSC, this week the MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonize shipping
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible for these decisions to be postponed to guidelines developed in two years' time




07/04/2025COSCO expects to report quarterly net profit up +72.1%
Operating profit of 16.57 billion yuan is expected for the January-March period (+66.1%)




07/04/2025The Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs




07/04/2025ZIM will charter ten new 11,500 TEU LNG dual-fuel containerships
The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028




07/04/2025On Monday, Genoa will host the conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping"
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa




07/04/2025NCLH will charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas
The agreements include options to purchase naval units




07/04/2025On Friday in Rome the conference "Artificial Intelligence arrives in port"
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Companies




07/04/2025The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - Point PED/PDI has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
The performance of the analysis and control operations of the goods is centralized in a single structure




07/04/2025Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and, finally, launch the reform of port governance
The deputy minister presented a motion to the Lega congress that focuses on the need for this reform




07/04/2025In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +2.1%
Increase in bulk and decrease in various goods




07/04/2025The new cruise terminal of the MSC group has been inaugurated in Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time




07/04/2025Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for the AIDA Cruises brand
Equipped with around 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered in early 2030 and late 2031




07/04/2025Never so low in recent decades the number of transits of ships in the Suez Canal
In February the traffic was 864 boats, in decrease of -22.9%




04/04/2025Venice Intermodal Terminal, concession contract renewed
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are planned




04/04/2025In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Revenues up by +11.7%. The number of goods transported by the group increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris




04/04/2025Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini asks for new spaces and the renewal of the concession
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company




04/04/2025In the run-up to the elections, there is a dispute in Australia over who will oust China's Landbridge from the port of Darwin
Assurances to this effect from both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton




04/04/2025On June 19, the public assembly of the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators will be held in Rome
Updated data on the Italian maritime economy and the terminal sector will be presented




04/04/2025VARD will build an offshore underwater operations vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
The contract is worth €113.5 million




03/04/2025The US tariffs will cause a reduction of four percentage points in the volume of world trade projected
The World Trade Organization believes so




03/04/202584% of the new constructions ordered by the Italian shipyard will be built in China
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US tariffs on the national shipping industry




03/04/2025Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc will operate towing services in the new port of Nador West Med
The activity, which will last twenty years, will begin in the last quarter of 2026




03/04/2025The MSC Group's cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has been officially inaugurated
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing system




03/04/2025Next week, Italian ports will participate in the Seatrade Cruise Global
Trademark of the initiative: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"




03/04/2025GNV ships will call Algerian ports for the first time
In summer, the weekly Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia connections will be activated




03/04/2025Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs are a key challenge to rules-based trade governance
Rather, multilateral solutions are needed to solve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system




03/04/2025Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
The mandate conferred by MIT does not expire




03/04/2025Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form the NovaMar Logistic joint venture
A general cargo will transport the raw materials to the plants of the steel group




02/04/2025APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The company operates the railway line parallel to and adjacent to the Panama Canal




02/04/2025Liebherr has achieved record annual sales in the segment of cranes for the marine port sector
Strong demand for vehicles for the offshore industry and container handling




02/04/2025The annual conference "Planning, Operation and Management of Transportation Networks" will be held in Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector




02/04/2025Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
An increase of five units compared to 2023




02/04/2025Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Expression of interest for the conversion and reindustrialization of the area of the former coal-fired power plant




02/04/2025Kuehne+Nagel will take care of the logistics of spare parts for Changan's electric cars in the European market
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer




02/04/2025Port of La Spezia, the simulations of the docking of cruise ships at the Garibaldi West pier have been completed
Montaresi: the solution and approach proposed by the Port Authority and the Port Authority have been confirmed




02/04/2025Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa




02/04/2025Stena Line presents the design of a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Most of the innovative technologies currently available have been introduced




02/04/2025Francesco Beltrano is the new secretary general of Uniport
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant




02/04/2025A.P. Møller Holding submits an offer to acquire the entire capital of the towing company Svitzer
The Mærsk family's investment company already owns 47.0% of the company




02/04/2025Saipem has been awarded new contracts in the Middle East and Guyana
The total amount of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars




01/04/2025Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
The company was established on February 19, 1925




01/04/2025The board of directors of Interporto Bologna has been renewed
Stefano Caliandro appointed president. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024




01/04/2025NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean




01/04/2025The decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
This is the foresee of a study carried out by Eni, Fincantieri and RINA




01/04/2025The existence of public interest has been declared for the project by MSC, Neri and Lorenzini for a new container terminal in Livorno
The documentation requested by the company has been sent to Terminal Investment Limited




01/04/2025Slight annual growth in cargo traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
In the container segment, the sharp increase in transhipments offset the decline in import-export




01/04/2025The Turkish Desan Shipyard is in talks to take over the management of the Mangalia shipyard
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
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New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal
Genoa
We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June
António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security
New York
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies
Bern
The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
Los Angeles
The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars
Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito
Rome
Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025
Hamburg
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%
Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled
Brussels
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Haifa
Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Paris
They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
Washington
The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Szczecin/Brussels
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
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ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
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 on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
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