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May 2025




30/05/2025Entrance of 100 new special associates in the harbour company CULMV of Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month




30/05/2025Interporto Padova starts the race to select a partner with which to develop the activities of the intermodal terminal
To the interportuale society 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padua




30/05/2025A billion euros to restore port infrastructures of Ukraine damaged by Russian attacks
Kashuba: 31 commercial ships were damaged and 106 seamen killed or injured




30/05/2025Musolino was unanimously confirmed president of MEDports
The association groups 33 harbour authorities of the Mediterranean basin




30/05/2025The deed of submission has been signed to allow the start of the expansion works of the Gulf Terminal
Musso: a crucial step for our company




30/05/2025In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed




30/05/2025ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
The goal is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work




30/05/2025The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow has been launched in Monfalcone
Fincantieri will deliver it to TUI Cruises in the middle of next year




29/05/2025Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
The economic report on the Corps was presented in Rome




29/05/2025The U.S. Port Authority Association is advocating the USTR to cancel the additional duty on Chinese STS cranes
In ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion




29/05/2025The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind power to Vestas has been completed
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port grew by +22.3%




28/05/2025The European Commission proposes the creation of a maritime security hub in the Black Sea
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment




28/05/2025Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): impunity is growing at all levels; Urgent reform is needed




28/05/2025European automotive logistics must look to the world
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our industry are global, and so must our answers




28/05/2025The Swiss government also intends to apply the heavy vehicle charge to electrically powered trucks
The extension is expected to start in 2029




28/05/2025In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Volumes were stable in the first airport, while in the second there was a decrease of -27.7%




28/05/2025Natilus is evaluating the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport with Kuehne+Nagel
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity




28/05/2025The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the landing of the thousandth cruise ship




28/05/2025In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
37.6 million tons of cargo handled




27/05/2025More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for the decarbonisation of shipping
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum




27/05/2025The port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioLNG bunkering operations has been approved in Italy
A decisive fuel - underlines Assogasliquidi - to achieve the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport




27/05/2025The tender for the upgrading of the Tuscan Port Community System has been awarded
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year




27/05/2025Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Organized by the Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno




27/05/2025Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration




27/05/2025If traditional risks to navigation are diminishing, other dangers are increasing
Allianz Commercial's "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" has been published. In 2024 the all-time low in ship losses




27/05/2025Pressure from the US government to take over from China in the management of ports in Panama and Australia
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration




26/05/2025F2i integrates FHP Port Holding and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
The goal is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector




26/05/2025Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group




26/05/2025Port of Piraeus, the Piraeus II floating dry dock has been put back into operation
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons




26/05/2025Poland is financing the expansion of the Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will rise to 530 thousand TEUs




26/05/2025Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali




26/05/2025Agreement between CMA CGM and Saigon Newport Corporation for a new container terminal in Haiphong
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs




26/05/2025MOL confirms that new US taxes on Chinese ships could have an impact on its next orders
The company announces that it will take decisions in the name of caution in the selection of shipyards




26/05/2025ANSI, the measures for logistics of the Infrastructure Decree are good
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability




26/05/2025The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "bonus terminals"
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals that include aspects of rail manoeuvres, not only ports, and terminalisation have been requested




26/05/2025Estonian AS Tallink charters the cruise ferry Romantika to Algeria's Madar Maritime Company
The Algiers-based company was founded last year




26/05/2025The ITF and the Argentine trade union CATT against the new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions




23/05/2025New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"




23/05/2025The value of G20 trade in the first quarter of 2025 is growing on a quarterly basis
Trade in services recorded a decrease of -0.7% in exports and an increase of +1.0% in imports




23/05/2025Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
Montaresi: we would like to extend this project, as well as to the Municipality of La Spezia, also to the Municipality of Santo Stefano di Magra




23/05/2025In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Drop in Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tons (-1.9%)




23/05/2025Kuehne+Nagel will buy the Spanish road haulage company TDN
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles




23/05/2025The hypothesis for the renewal of the CCNL for railway activities and the FS Italiane company contract has been signed
Salary increases of an average monthly amount of 230 euros were recognized




22/05/2025The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people, generating almost 890 billion euros in revenues




22/05/2025In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%




22/05/2025MPC Container Ships' quarterly revenues and profits are down
Baack: The container market continues to show resilience




22/05/2025Agreement between Fincantieri and SRSA for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Inauguration of the Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services headquarters in Riyadh




22/05/2025In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Drop of -12.1% of cruise passengers in the Campania capital




22/05/2025Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
The transaction will be completed early next month




22/05/2025Start of the works to remove the wrecks of 38 boats in the port of Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros




22/05/2025The launch of a destroyer in North Korea failed
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un




21/05/2025The question of the intended use of the Clementino Pier is inflamed in Ancona
After the meeting between the Port Authority and the Municipality, several associations reiterate the no to the cruise terminal




21/05/2025The FMC is investigating whether the ships' flag state is harming U.S. foreign trade
Initial 90-day period for submitting public comments




21/05/2025ABB has struck a deal to buy the French company BrightLoop
The objective of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors




21/05/2025GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
It was issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance




21/05/2025MBS Logistics buys the Swiss freight forwarding company Gerhard Wegmüller
The company is headquartered in Zurich




21/05/2025While waiting for answers from justice, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to the Genoa Port Terminal
We cannot go ahead with the investment plans - denounces the company - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June




21/05/2025António Guterres: Without maritime security, there can be no global security
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global maritime system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days




21/05/2025The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflationary indices have been defined
Provisions included in the decree-law approved on Monday




20/05/2025Stonepeak (Textainer) made a deal to buy the Seaco
Concentration of the value of 1.75 billion dollars in the container rental market




20/05/2025SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes the transport activity combined with the cancellation of non-profit services and with esuberi
The aim is to reduce the costs of CHF 60 million per year by 2033




20/05/2025The Kriti I ferry destined for scrapping sold for 3.6 million dollars
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorized construction site




20/05/2025Franchini (Ruote Libere): the government's measures for road transport leave the problems of the category unchanged
It even ends up - he denounces - to worsen the picture




20/05/2025In the first quarter of 2025, the revenues of the Viking cruise group increased by +24.9%
The period ended with a net loss of -$105.4 million




20/05/2025The government's measures for road transport? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporti. Very bad for Trasportiunito
Uggè: listen to the demands of the sector. Longo: totally ignored the requests




20/05/2025In the first three months of 2025, container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0%
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in the other foreign terminals +2.8%




20/05/2025Automotive logistics companies are experiencing a collapse in volumes handled
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the industry




20/05/2025In April, container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4%
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)




19/05/2025The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road transport




19/05/2025In the first quarter, Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4%
Net profit of $123.4 million (+34.3%)




19/05/2025Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the Port Authority of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
It is essential - they underline - to equip the port structures of Campania with stable governance




19/05/2025The quarterly performance of the Israeli ZIM was very positive
In the first three months of 2025, revenues grew by +28.5%. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)




19/05/2025MSC Cruises orders two more "World" class cruise ships at Chantiers de l'Atlantique
They will be taken delivery in 2029 and 2030




19/05/2025Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen the cybersecurity of ports and logistics
The creation of a national fund has been requested




19/05/2025WSC, the decision of the USA to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
The association is asking the USTR to launch a public consultation




16/05/2025CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of $1.12 billion (+42.8%)
Revenues up by +12.1%




16/05/2025ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Joint statement by European ministers in the sector




16/05/2025DP World will operate a multipurpose terminal in the Syrian port of Tartous
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned




16/05/2025Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer agreement
The goal is the development of intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe




16/05/2025In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
In the container sector, there was a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight drop in import-export (-0.7%)




16/05/2025The Port of Long Beach sets a new container traffic record for the month of April
The port of Hong Kong handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)




15/05/2025The ports of Bremen and Hamburg closed the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Terminal operator HHLA reports record quarterly revenues




15/05/2025RINA closes 2024 with revenues again at a record level
In the first quarter, business volume grew by +12% and new orders by +16%




15/05/2025In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%
The growth in containerized cargo volumes continues




15/05/2025The project to resect the western quay of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start
It is not subject to the EIA procedure




15/05/2025On May 23, the fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held
Organized by the UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice




15/05/2025In the UK, a merger between express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division
The business involves annual deliveries of more than one billion parcels and one billion business letters




14/05/2025Paul Pathy has been elected president of BIMCO
He is president and CEO of Canada's Fednav




14/05/2025Another 20 tractors are on the way for the Contship group's Hannibal
They will be taken delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026




14/05/2025In April, the Port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%




14/05/2025Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues were stable
Net profit down -23.5%




14/05/2025Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Cross: it is necessary to trace a course for safe and long-distance navigation




14/05/2025Cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports was stable in the first quarter
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy




14/05/2025Prysmian has inaugurated the new Prysmian Mona Lisa cable-laying vessel
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded




14/05/2025HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit up by +52.5%
The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)




14/05/2025In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues grew by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%
The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)




13/05/2025The second container terminal of the Cameroonian port of Kribi has been inaugurated
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a depth of the seabed of -16 meters




13/05/2025Eurogate Intermodal has bought the road haulage company Deisser
The Stuttgart-based company specialises in the container segment




13/05/2025In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic in GPH's terminals increased by +30%
In the period, 1,568 ships were called (+53%)




13/05/2025The Simplified Logistics Zone Port and hinterport of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
This was announced by the regional councilor Piana




13/05/2025A discount on the tax for the transit of large container ships in the Suez Canal has been announced
15% reduction for ships of at least 130 thousand tons SCNT




13/05/2025The growth of the quarterly economic results of Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL is attenuating
The second company reported a decline in profits




13/05/2025Porto di Genova, the TAR for Lazio has canceled the concentration Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio
Approval of Grimaldi Euromed




13/05/2025In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit fees paid by ships




12/05/2025This morning the ceremony for the laying of the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are planned




12/05/2025Fincantieri closes the first quarter with a record value of new orders
Strong growth in revenues and EBITDA




12/05/2025Russia will invest six billion dollars over the next six years for the development of shipbuilding
More than 1,600 civilian ships are expected to be built by 2036




12/05/2025The US and China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days and reduce them by 115 percentage points
They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%




09/05/2025In the first quarter, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%
A -16.9% drop in loads on unloading and a +6.8% increase in those on boarding




09/05/2025Fermi, the other regions should follow the example of Abruzzo by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Charter: it is also necessary to support the activities carried out by operators in the last mile




09/05/2025The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026




09/05/2025The Customs Free Zone closed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
This is highlighted by Spediporto




09/05/2025The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)
In the airport of Ortona a decrease of -9% was marked and in that of Vasto a growth of +14%




09/05/2025In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%
Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo




09/05/2025In April, the revenues of Taiwanese Evergreen and Yang Ming fell
The turnover of the compatriot Wan Hai Lines is growing




09/05/2025The western quay of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational
Landing of the container ship "MSC Bridge"




09/05/2025In the first three months of 2025, RCL's container ships transported 658 thousand TEUs (+8.9%)
Revenues up by +37.6%




09/05/2025In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%
The spin-off of Costamare Bulkers has been completed




08/05/2025The process of preparation of the Ancona Port Master Plan has begun
The preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun




08/05/2025d'Amico International Shipping reports declining quarterly revenues and profits
Crossbow of Mottola: We do not foresee any impact to us from any port fees applied in the USA for ships built in China




08/05/2025Towards the final ok to the appointment of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
The MIT has transmitted the proposal to the Chamber of Deputies' Transport Committee




08/05/2025The decline in the volumes of vehicles transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues
The first three months of 2025 were archived with revenues of $1.3 billion (+3.4%)




08/05/2025The quarterly financial results of the Maersk group were positive
The volumes of containers transported by the fleet are stable. Growth of +8.4% in traffic in port terminals




07/05/2025The European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry
It will be in force until the end of 2033




07/05/2025In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%
Dry bulk and containerized cargo are growing. Drop of -6.1% in liquid bulk cargo




07/05/2025Shipping agents, customs analysts and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's designation
For the presidency of the Port Authority - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen




07/05/2025In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is decreasing and various goods are growing
In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%




07/05/2025GNV orders four more ro-pax ships from Guangzhou Shipyard International
Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028




07/05/2025Filt, Fit and Uilt support the activity of Ciane in Genoa and Savona which would be endangered by competition from Petromar
Strike with suspension of bunkering activity proclaimed for May 16




07/05/2025MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
He is president of the National Association of Customs Assistance Centers




07/05/2025DHL buys IDS Fulfillment
Strengthening of the e-commerce segment




06/05/2025The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead for the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Giani: the works can finally start




06/05/2025DFDS quarterly revenues up +7.5% thanks to the acquisition of Ekol
The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Drop of -27.5% in passengers




06/05/2025V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts
It will be based in Munich




06/05/2025Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy
Synergy between the FS Group's Logistics Hub and the Fiori Group




06/05/2025In the first quarter, Finnlines' revenues grew by +2.3%
The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars




06/05/2025NYK will realize the third terminal for car of the port of Barcelona
At the start works for the electrification of the terminal of MSC Cruises




06/05/2025Hupac will focus on combined traffic on the north-south axis with a focus on high-volume relationships
In 2024, the Swiss company returned to profit despite the decline in volumes transported and revenues




06/05/2025The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group
The Danish company develops technologies for the digitalization of maritime transport




06/05/2025The Israeli armed forces attacked the port of Hodeyda
IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships




05/05/2025Vard signs a new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for a CSOV vessel
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028




05/05/2025At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling motorway train service between Fribourg and Novara
The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network




05/05/2025The ICTSI terminal operator closes a record first quarter
Historical peak in financial results and volumes of containerized goods handled




05/05/2025Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense
Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources




05/05/2025On Wednesday in Rome a conference on maritime engineering works and climate change
It will be held at the MAXXI Foundation Auditorium




05/05/2025The 2024 general report of the Port Authority of the Eastern Adriatic Sea has been approved
It records a general administration surplus of almost 283 million euros




05/05/2025Accelleron Industries announces further investments in Italy
The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector




05/05/2025Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company
It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone




05/05/2025The Emirati AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt
Usufruct agreement to develop and operate a logistics and industrial park near the Port Said port




05/05/2025In the first quarter of this year, ship transits in the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)




02/05/2025The 2024 final budget of the Port System Authority of the Central Adriatic Sea has been approved
Green light from the Management Committee




02/05/2025RFI, awarded the tender for telecommunications maintenance and enhancement interventions
Program worth about 180 million euros




02/05/2025In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait fell by -7.5%
A total of 9,351 ships have passed




02/05/2025The contract that assigns CMA CGM the management of the container terminal of the port of Lattakia has been signed
Investments of 230 million euros are planned in the first four years




02/05/2025Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste
It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project




02/05/2025Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port System Authority of the Strait
The process of his appointment as president of the institution has already begun




02/05/2025In the first three months of 2025, DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8%
Net profit of €830 million (+3.9%)
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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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