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29 July 2025 - Year XXIX
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June 2025




30/06/2025San Giorgio del Porto delivers a ship for the bunker of liquefied natural gas
It was built for Genoa Maritime Transports




30/06/2025RFI and MIT subscribe to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Approximately 500 million euros for the management of the railway network




30/06/2025Notable the impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipowning industry concerned with these traffics amounts to about 80 units




30/06/2025Pisano (AdSP Eastern Liguria): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfect
The extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the South Adriatic Sea




30/06/2025Last month the traffic of the goods in the Chinese marine ports has grown of +3.7%
The containers have been pairs to 26,7 million teu (+6.1%)




30/06/2025In 2024 576 containers were lost in sea over 250 million transported by ships
Approximately 200 have fallen from the portacontenitori in the region of Cape of Good Hope




30/06/2025Raffaele Latrofa appointed to the presidency of the AdSP of the Tyrrhenian Sea Centre-Settentrionale
He is vice mayor of Pisa




30/06/2025The Indian Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders acquires control of the Srilankése Colombo Dockyard shipyard
Investment of approximately $53 million




30/06/2025The FMC puts into question the agreement that exempts the companies of the World Shipping Council from the norms antitrust USA
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed on January 20 by Trump to the presidency of the federal agency, today leaves the post




30/06/2025The European sea-port sector is making the fleas to the reform of Community customs rules
Note of CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC




30/06/2025The commissioner of the AdSP of the Western Ligurian Sea attributes the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
The measure pending the restoration of ordinary summit bodies




27/06/2025EU Council agreement on the reform of the Union Customs Code
Pre-employment of CLECAT for persistence in the text of the concept of "Single Liable Person"




27/06/2025In the first three months of the 2025 traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia has grown of +2.4%
Increase of +9.9% to Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% to Fiumicino




27/06/2025Approved the Triennial Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the AdSP of the Central Adriatic
Promoting opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Organization




27/06/2025On 2 July in Genoa the public assembly of the International Centre for Container Studies will be held
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalisation of processes




27/06/2025Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Renewed the board of directors. Paolo Salvaro remains secretary general




27/06/2025Witte (ISU): in 2024 the ship rescue sector stabilized compared to the minimum of two years ago
Resis 191 services compared to 184 in 2023




27/06/2025The Finnish Elomatic will install tunnel thruster on 11 ships from cruise of the Carnival group
Work will begin next fall and end in 2028




27/06/2025Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of the JMU compatriot
High from 30% to 60% ownership




27/06/2025WTO, the new duties have given rise to trade which is not intended to last
Resumption driven by importers who anticipated purchases in view of the planned tariff increases




26/06/2025The first of July in Rome will host the Assarmatori assembly
"Mediterranean against the tide" is the theme of the meeting




26/06/2025Fincantieri has delivered the new ship from cruise Viking Vesta American Viking
It was built in the shipyard of Ancona




26/06/2025Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC group holds 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
The transaction has been authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona




26/06/2025There is a lack of implementing decrees of the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens pay for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
This was denounced by the Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea




26/06/2025The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
The vessel was allowed to resume navigation after the completion of the prescribed repairs




26/06/2025The Italian Navy commissions Fincantieri with two new Multipurpose Combat Ships
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros




26/06/2025In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
The largest quantities pass through the airports of Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany




26/06/2025The MSC group is responsible for the management of cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Ten-year duration concession with the possibility of extension




25/06/2025In 2024, Germany's Kombiverkehr returned to profit
The level of revenues remained unchanged at €434.6 million




25/06/2025The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
BIMCO urges the EU to include Indian shipyards in the European list of ship recycling facilities




25/06/2025Deltamarin has designed the six new ro-pax bikes ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
They will be taken delivery between 2028 and 2030




25/06/2025Assologistica presents the "Dashboard" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators




25/06/2025The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
The report "Sorry, We Subcontracted You" has been presented




25/06/2025Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
A "Pact for the Sea" has been proposed with solutions to deal with overtourism of which passenger ships are not guilty




25/06/2025Tomorrow Grendi will introduce the fourth ship of the group on routes to and from Sardinia
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari




25/06/2025A new step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer network by mid-century




24/06/2025The contract for the support in operation of the FREMM frigates has been signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros




24/06/2025Call for reform of the entire transport driver training system
Seven proposals were submitted




24/06/2025Carnival reports record economic results for the March-May period
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked for this quarter




24/06/2025Federlogistica, reckless to activate railway construction sites without concerted planning
Falteri: isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty




24/06/2025Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by the Red Sea Gateway Terminal




24/06/2025In the port of Gioia Tauro, the soldiers of the Guardia di Finanza seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Two dockers arrested




23/06/2025Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Marilli: we will look for solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee




23/06/2025Lockton P.L. Ferrari closed the last annual financial year with gross revenues of $34 million
The volume of insurance premiums rose to 350 million




23/06/2025The public debate on the project of Pier VIII of the port of Trieste has begun
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is planned




23/06/2025Poland's Trans Polonia Group acquires the Netherlands' Nijman/Zeetank Holding
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products




23/06/2025d'Amico Tankers sells two tankers built in 2011 for $36.2 million
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and December 21st




23/06/2025South Korea's HD Hyundai has reached an agreement with the American Edison Chouest Offshore to build container ships in the USA
The possibility of building other types of ships and building port cranes is envisaged




23/06/2025The Italian Academy of the Merchant Marine is planning 13 new free courses
Over 300 positions available
News from the Companies
23/06/2025Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo




20/06/2025Rixi: with the Omnibus decree guaranteed start of Phase B of the new breakwater in Genoa
An expenditure of 50 million euros for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027 has been authorized




20/06/2025Declaration of commitment by the northern European nations to counter the Russian shadow fleet
If the ships do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic and North Seas, we will take appropriate measures in accordance with international law




20/06/2025A delegation from Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors




20/06/2025The Israel-Iran conflict leads Maersk to suspend calls at the port of Haifa
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue




20/06/2025Reway Group also enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Two orders awarded by the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea have been obtained




20/06/2025In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full containers by -6.4%




20/06/2025Cargo traffic in French ports was stable in the first quarter of 2025
Containers and liquid bulk cargo are on the rise. Increased loads at unloading and decrease in those at boarding




20/06/2025Delcomar and Ensamar will have maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
The tender for the concession of the connections for six years has been awarded




19/06/2025Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
The board of directors, the board of arbitrators and the board of auditors have been renewed




19/06/2025Cognolato (Assiterminal): today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open




19/06/2025Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game




19/06/2025A protest action by Greek seafarers is incandescent, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, even reciprocal
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras




19/06/2025Contract to Saipem for a phosphate extraction project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
The construction of railway lines is also planned




19/06/2025Singaporean SeaLead expands its sea freight offer to the connection between Turkey and Italy
Route connected to services transiting through the Suez Canal




18/06/2025The American Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Amrani: We consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub




18/06/2025The Suez Canal celebrates the return of large-capacity container ship transits
Today it was crossed by the ship "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 TEUs




18/06/2025The first quarter of the Greek Euroseas was very positive
Pittas: The positive momentum continued in the second quarter




18/06/2025IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge the protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
In April, the "Guidelines on the fair treatment of seafarers detained in relation to alleged crimes" were adopted




18/06/2025Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
The introduction of incentive measures to promote the redevelopment, renovation and possible expansion of marinas is proposed




18/06/2025Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
The aim is to support the group's operational growth in southern Italy




18/06/2025RINA has acquired the entire share capital of the Finnish company Foreship
The Helsinki-based company specialises in consultancy in the field of marine and mechanical engineering




18/06/2025Trump's new tariffs also affect container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded




17/06/2025Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian Port Authority to the Tuscan one not without a discussion with the operators
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros are asking for it




17/06/2025Container traffic at the ports of Barcelona and Valencia fell in May
Resumption of containers in transit in the Catalan port




17/06/2025Annual freight traffic in Greek ports is stable in 2024
Domestic volumes grew, while foreign trade decreased




17/06/2025Shippers, customs analysts and shipping agents from La Spezia are perplexed by the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan Port Authority
Timidly, "they hope for consideration of the progress made so far"




17/06/2025Up to 768 billion dollars are the investments needed to adapt the world's ports to rising sea levels
In addition, there are those to cope with the doubling of traffic volumes as well as natural, geopolitical and other challenges




17/06/2025Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Adriatic Sea
He will take up his post on 30 June




17/06/2025The Port of Los Angeles is feeling the impact of the new tariffs on container traffic
In May, a decrease of -4.8% was recorded




17/06/2025John Denholm will be the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
In a year he will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi




16/06/2025The extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions




16/06/2025Assogasliquidi-Federchimica indicates the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Amadei: our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices




16/06/2025Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistical and industrial problems
A "problem solver" consultation body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant




16/06/2025Marked decline in container traffic at the Port of Hong Kong in May
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)




16/06/2025The command of the oil tanker Eagle S accused of cutting submarine cables in the Gulf of Finland
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor




16/06/2025In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Services performance of 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%




16/06/2025In May, cargo traffic in the port of Singapore fell by -4.6%
A new crane delivered in the new port area of Tuas has been overturned




13/06/2025Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria




13/06/2025ANGOPI is concerned that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Powers: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism




13/06/2025The Dutch HES International will operate a bulk terminal in the port of Marseille-Fos
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years




13/06/2025GNV will build a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
It will flank the historic route via Palermo




13/06/2025The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the Port of Barcelona has been completed
The contract expires on September 20, 2035




13/06/2025The government of Ibiza opposes the overnight program on board the ferries offered by Trasmed
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service




13/06/2025Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
He will take up the post from next Monday




13/06/2025In the first five months of 2025, freight traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
In May, a decrease of about -12% was recorded




12/06/2025Raben Logistics Group sets up a subsidiary in Turkey
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse




12/06/2025Alberto Dellepiane has been confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
The composition of the entire top management of the association remains unchanged




12/06/2025Agreement between Fincantieri and the Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to meet the new unconventional underwater challenges
The aim is to strengthen local industrial capacities in the underwater domain




12/06/2025In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
1,813,071 TEUs were handled




12/06/2025The structural adjustment works of quay 23 of the port of Ancona have been entrusted
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros




12/06/2025Federlogistica proposes a discussion between operators on congestion fees while waiting for a solution from the government
Falteri: a structural and definitive regulation of the road transport tariff system is necessary




12/06/2025Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome




11/06/2025Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company S.T.S
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985




11/06/2025The commissioners of the Port Authorities of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria have been appointed
The unions are concerned about the future of the workers of Genoa Port Terminal




11/06/2025The Dutch company Bolidt has increased its presence in the cruise ship sector with the acquisition of the American company Boteka
The Miami-based company specializes in the production of prefabricated elements




11/06/2025Transportunited, the waiting times of trucks in ports must be paid
Tagnochetti: the Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all inefficiencies in a fairer way




11/06/2025Political instability and green transition are the main problems facing shipping
This is highlighted by the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"




11/06/2025The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese has been presented
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo




11/06/2025A survey by the GCMD confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Ports are concerned about the lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies




11/06/2025The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Measure to avoid risks of circumvention of European rules on the decarbonisation of maritime transport




11/06/2025Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
He is Chief Operating Officer of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport




11/06/2025Montaresi resigns his mandate as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
In the eight months of commissioner management - he underlines - we have not wasted a single second




10/06/2025The commissioners of the Port Authority of Western Liguria have put the mandate back at the disposal of Minister Salvini
The decision as part of the process of designating and appointing the new top management




10/06/2025Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president




10/06/2025Confetra criticizes the provisions of the Infrastructure for Road Transport Decree-Law
The Confederation calls for a halt to the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities




10/06/2025The road haulage extends the application of the "congestion fee" to the port of Livorno
Faithful, they do not solve problems, but they have the only effect of raising costs




10/06/2025The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
The structure cost 15 million euros




10/06/2025In May, the revenues of Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL fell
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies




10/06/2025Order to South Korea's KSOE for the construction of eight 15,900 TEU containerships
The unit value of each ship is approximately $221 million




10/06/2025In April, ship transits in the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%




09/06/2025Agreement for the digitization of motorway traffic flows with the ports of Trieste and Monfalcone
It was signed by the Port System Authority of the Adriatic Sea and Autostrade Alto Adriatico




09/06/2025First port terminal for car traffic of the Greek Neptune Lines
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle




09/06/2025Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in the decarbonization of maritime transport
Opportunity Green, Seas At Risk and Transport & Environment urge nations to include shipping emissions in their Nationally Determined Contributions




09/06/2025Assiterminal, no to the indiscriminate introduction of surcharges for congestion in ports
The association points out that the Port Authorities can adopt regulatory and/or control acts aimed at guaranteeing performance levels




09/06/2025On June 16, the assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held
Round table on Genoa, the North West and the Mediterranean pole




09/06/2025The board of directors of BN di Navigazione has been renewed
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025




09/06/2025The American USTR proposes changes to the new taxes on car carriers and LNG ships
A consultation period has been launched and will end on 7 July




09/06/2025Viking Line designs the world's largest ro-pax ship with electric propulsion only




09/06/2025In April, traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +5.4%
A slight drop of -1% is expected in May




06/06/2025Record monthly container traffic in Turkish ports
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)




06/06/2025Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The board of directors has been renewed




06/06/2025PKP Cargo announces more collective redundancies that will affect 2,429 employees in two years
Last year, the Polish company had terminated more than 2,500 employment contracts




06/06/2025In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
An increase of +2.5% for exports and +4.2% for imports (+4.2%)




06/06/2025The UK Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate the development of ports
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will make a real difference




06/06/2025MSC would intend to buy the Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats




05/06/2025Inauguration of the Medlog Intermodal Terminal (MSC) in the Paris area
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs




05/06/2025The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Companies has been renewed
Luca Grilli has been confirmed as president for the fourth consecutive term




05/06/2025Uniport launches an initiative in favour of ALS research
Fundraising in favor of the NeMO Clinical Center Fondazione Serena Onlus




05/06/2025In October in Salerno the elite of the ferry industry will participate in the Interferry conference
Event entitled "Connections"




05/06/2025The Propeller Club of Genoa analyzed the risks and opportunities of the use of AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted




05/06/2025Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers the luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
The ship will debut in Alaska




05/06/2025Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia




05/06/2025Sergio Liardo will be the new commander general of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
In September he will take over from Nicola Carlone




05/06/2025PSA strategic partner of the GCMD initiative for the decarbonization of the maritime sector
It is the first port operator to join the project




05/06/2025Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in the appointment of the presidents of the Port Authorities
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of the future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize




04/06/2025MAN Energy Solutions changes its name to Everllence
A brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence




04/06/2025Construction of the first of the two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027




04/06/2025Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing the presidents of the Port Authorities must be quickly resolved
Hearing in the Chamber of Deputies




04/06/2025The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Strengthened commitment to the prevention of criminal infiltration and the promotion of legality and transparency




04/06/2025New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
The first ship will dock in October




04/06/2025Vard delivers two CSOV ships equipped with cyber notation
They have all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity




04/06/2025HHLA acquires 60% of an intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs




04/06/2025In Veneto, an experimental section of the Hyper Transfer ultra-fast transport system will be built
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized goods or 38 passengers




03/06/2025Salvini's ministry designates the presidents of the Italian Port Authorities with a dropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
Note from Alis, Ancip, Assiterminal, Assologistica, Confitarma, Federagenti and Uniport




03/06/2025A 5% increase in seafarers' wages over two years has been agreed
Oca (ITF): Positive outcome and fair outcome of difficult negotiations




03/06/2025SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to prevent railway accidents caused by brake blocks
The complete reopening of the Gotthard Base Tunnel took place more than a year after a train derailed




03/06/2025In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of moving the containers from Catania




03/06/2025New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence




03/06/2025Italian ports are taking part in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Inauguration of the Italian Pavilion




03/06/2025In April, container traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +7.7%
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
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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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