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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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Stockholm
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Hamburg
The agreement concerns the ports of Dakar, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Banana and Maputo
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Sana'a/Hamburg
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Southampton/Tehran
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WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods
Washington
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Bern
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Geneva
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Cernobbio
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Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia
Delta
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Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.
Rome
The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work
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London
38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.
Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance
Brussels
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Geneva
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London
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Riyadh
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Brussels
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In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed
Balboa
The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.
Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.
Trieste/Kiel
The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions
Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG
Manila
The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa
EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia
Brussels
This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record
Anjra
Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
Hong Kong
The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.
G20 trade accelerates in second quarter
Paris
Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace
La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.
La Spezia
OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter
Hong Kong
The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)
Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.
Florence/Livorno
SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year
Bern
The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)
White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs
Washington
IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden
London/Riyadh/Southampton
The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.
CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port
Paris
The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
Beijing
In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%
Bremen
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships
Trieste
A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
The unit was forced to head towards Somalia
CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Hong Kong
The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
Hamburg
The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal
The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives
Rome
The goal is to improve efficiency, flexibility and sustainability
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.
Hong Kong
Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged
AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.
Genoa
The event will also host a rich program of conferences
Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector
Chieti
Illegal employment of non-EU workers
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore decreased by -4.9% in August
Singapore
In the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 30.7 million containers (+4.2%)
Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to jointly develop new international ship repair center in Cochin
Mumbai
An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Southampton
One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.
In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%
Ravenna
A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August
Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito
Rome
A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase
Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship
Papenburg
With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.
The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.
VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS
Hamburg
The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.
The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.
Genoa
More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far
ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations
Genoa
Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen
Genoa
Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August
Los Angeles
The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones
Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal
Sharjah/Bangkok
It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security
Abu Dhabi
Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world
Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia
Frankfurt am Main
The shares were acquired from the other 20 members
US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers
Tampa
Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island
Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund
Abu Dhabi
Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.
Milan
Construction of the wave barrier is underway
For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.
Balboa
Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.
Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba
Portoferraio
Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.
HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale
Seoul
It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company
Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop
Oslo
The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems
New drug seizure in the port of Livorno
Livorno
53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%
Brussels
Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively
A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.
Genoa
The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.
Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.
Ravenna
MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa
Genoa
The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa
Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship
London
The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.
The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.
Ravenna
Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st
MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste
Stockholm
The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.
Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
An accident also in the Indian Ocean
Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Taranto
The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment
Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested
Nicosia
Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.
Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026
Hong Kong
The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.
CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet
Hong Kong
Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%
In the first half of this year, China
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Hong Kong
Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)
In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%
Hong Kong
Net profit up 7.4%
Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025
Papenburg
The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros
Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September
Genoa
It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya
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
AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.
Genoa
The event will also host a rich program of conferences
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera
Trieste
The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.
Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.
La Spezia
The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route
MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan
Oslo
Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.
Schindellegi
Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958
In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)
Madrid
Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)
A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.
Livorno
It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals
Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini
Rome
Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport
Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins
Ravenna
The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%
Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.
Noise
An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th
Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe
Vilnius
It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
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