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03 April 2026 - Year XXX
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July 2025




31/07/2025Trump has eliminated for all nations the exemption from payment of duties for cheap goods
Goods of less than $800 will also be subject




31/07/2025Original news In the ship yard of Ancona of Fincantieri has been launched Viking Mira
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the factory in Muggiano




31/07/2025The AdSP of the Central-Settentrional Adriatic Sea has obtained the registration EMAS
It certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability




31/07/2025Accidents to port workers occur equally on board ships as they do on land
ICHCA report on nearly 500 incidents that have occurred in the last 25 years




31/07/2025Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings scores performance record for the quarter April-June
Registered a level of bookings never reached before




31/07/2025Paolo Piacenza was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian Seas and Ionio
Agostinelli: national and regional government more protect the port of Gioia Tauro




31/07/2025MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Presented the sustainability report 2024




31/07/2025DB Cargo records revenues and volumes of goods transported on rail
In the first six months of this year made shipments for 82,9 million tons (-10.8%)




31/07/2025DSV recorded a strong growth of economic and operational results thanks to the acquisition of the Schenker
Quarterly record of air and maritime shipping volumes




31/07/2025In 2024 the revenues of the group Fratelli Cosulich are increased of +12,8%
Operating result in decrease of -31.7%




30/07/2025In the second trimester of this year the revenues of Finnlines are dropped of -5.0%
Net income at EUR 26.1 million (+7.7%)




30/07/2025Fincantieri records a strong growth of semi-annual economic performances and new orders
In the first six months of 2025 the orders totaled a value of 14,7 billion euros (+93.5%)




30/07/2025In the second trimester the traffic of the container in the port of Genoa is dropped of -2,8% while in Savona-Vado it is grown of +76.3%
In the Ligurian capital in decrease the share of transhipment, which instead has rewarded the Savonese port of call




30/07/2025Established in the trimester April-June the traffic of the container in the port of New York
In the first semester of the 2025 recorded an increment of +4.9%




30/07/2025Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Tyrrhenian Sea Centre-Settentrionale
Signed the ministerial decree




30/07/2025favorable opinion of the House to the appointment of the presidents of five Authority of Harbour System
I am Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti




30/07/2025In the second trimester the naval traffic through the Suez Canal is diminished of -6,2%
1,248 tankers (- 2.7%) and 1.826 units of other type (- 8.5%) are transited




30/07/2025In the second trimester the profit clearly of the CMA CGM is decreased of -140%
Fixed revenues. The French shipowning group interested in the acquisition of terminal of the Hutchison Ports




29/07/2025Royal Caribbean closes the second trimester with a profit clearly record
I enjoyed the April-June period




29/07/2025Reopens the PNRR call for interports
Resources available amounting to €2.2 million




29/07/2025Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern today announced a merger agreement
First railway network coast-to-coast




29/07/2025Port of Livorno, in the crisis of L.T.M. the priority are the workers
Gariglio: by the end of the year the re-affirmation of the concession to the company and the extension of the ALP staff




29/07/2025Gurrieri resigns as extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Step back - it has explained - to protect the agency and prospects of growth of the port




29/07/2025Tomorrow will become applicable atypical reverse charge for the logistic field
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we have helped build




29/07/2025Calo of the quarterly economic performance of UPS
In the quarter April-June the net profit was of 1,28 billion dollars (- 8.9%)




29/07/2025Policy brief on cyber threats that risk port infrastructure
It was developed by the Centre of Excellence for the Cyber Defense of NATO




29/07/2025Ok to the change of budget 2025 of the AdSP of Southern Tyrrhenian Seas and Ionian
500 thousand euros for the share of 49% in charge to the agency of the company Port Agency




29/07/2025Interferry urges the EU commission to harmonize its norms for the decarbonization of the shipping with those of the IMO
Failure to align - warned the association - will force the navigation companies to a double payment for emissions




28/07/2025FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% of Lotras' capital
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will be initiated to give life to FHP Intermodal




28/07/2025OITAF's scientific paper on good practices in logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
It will be officially presented on 8 October




28/07/2025The AdSP of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea has joined the PLIKA
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and sharing of knowledge in the fields of logistics and ports




28/07/2025In the second trimester of the 2025 the Chinese marine ports have enlivened 79,1 million container (+6.1%)
The total traffic of the goods has been of three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1,3 billion tons with abroad (+1.9%)




28/07/2025CK Hutchison officializes the intention to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to which Hutchison Ports surrenders
Without the participation of the shipowning group COSCO China would not authorize the sale




25/07/2025Signed the appointment of Matteo Paroli to president of the Authority of Harbour System of the Western Ligurian Sea
He graduated in law and specialized in administrative law




25/07/2025In Haropa Port grow the container and the bulk falls
In the first half of this year the containers have been 1,51 million teu (+4%)




25/07/2025Bureau Veritas recorded a quarterly increase of +9.8% of revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
In this market new orders fell by -13%




25/07/2025New orders to Kalmar and Konecranes in the quarter April-June
The invoices of the two Finnish companies are slightly increased




25/07/2025In the second trimester the traffic of the container in the port of Barcelona is dropped of -12.2%
Strong reduction of containers in transhipment (-27.8%) partially balanced by the growth of those in import-export (+2.5%)




25/07/2025The Sri Lankan Supreme Court has set a $1 billion compensation for the incident of the X-Press Pearl
The portacontainer had burned down and had sunk near the port of Colombo




24/07/20252M Logistics signs an agreement with Salernitana Gallozzi
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, branch of the Italian group, in the Benelux region




24/07/2025Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals to the face of norms that it considers damaging the portualità
The association denounces, among other things, delays in the appointment of the presidents of the AdSP




24/07/2025In decrease the useful quarterly of the hive Kuehne+Nagel
In the period April-June of this year net sales grew by +1.7%




24/07/2025The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis
The AHTS "Giant" is starting




24/07/2025Saipem and Subsea7 have signed the binding agreement for their merger
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026




24/07/2025In the first half of 2025, the number of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
A decrease of -3.5% in new buildings completed in the period was recorded




24/07/2025In the second quarter, the Port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
Containers at disembarkation and embarkation are growing. Drop in transhipment




24/07/2025Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from the Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding shipyards
Contract worth $351.3-394.5 million




23/07/2025Italia Nostra reiterates strong doubts about the construction of the port of Fiumicino-Isola Sacra
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the cruise phenomenon of over-tourism




23/07/2025Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation in the port of Port Said East
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time




23/07/2025In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Increase in bulk cargo. Miscellaneous goods fell by -13.2%




23/07/2025Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings




23/07/2025In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
All the main product items except conventional goods are down




23/07/2025The Spinelli Group has approved the 2024 Sustainability Report
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50




23/07/2025In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkey's ports grew by +1.6%
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)




23/07/2025Joint venture of CMA CGM and TotalEnergies for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam
Agreement for the supply of 360 thousand tons per year of liquefied natural gas to the ships of the French group




22/07/2025Extension to the areas of Savona, Vado Ligure and Bergeggi of the Simplified Logistics Zone Ports and hinterports Genoa
Ok from the ZLS Steering Committee




22/07/2025Brookfield Asset Management will sell 49% of the British port group PD Ports to the Spanish Pontegadea
The British company has over 1,400 employees




22/07/2025Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line of hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari
They will be destined for naval and land solutions




22/07/2025The Grande Shanghai, the first Ammonia Ready car carrier of the Grimaldi group, has been christened
It has a load capacity of 9,000 ceu




22/07/2025Port of Genoa, Filt and Uilt have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers




22/07/2025The call for tenders for the dredging of the basin of the commercial dock of the port of Ancona has been published
The removal of about 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned




22/07/2025In the April-June quarter, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
The port authority alarmed by the state of crisis of the national industry




22/07/2025Tender for the restoration and upgrading of quays 32 and 33 in the Deep Seabed Area of the port of Savona
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is planned




22/07/2025The electrification of the quays of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan
Gariglio: in just over a year they will be equipped to power the docking of ships




22/07/2025Third quay for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
The restyling of pier 25 has been completed




21/07/2025Another quarter of decline in cargo traffic in the port of Algeciras
In the April-June period, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)




21/07/2025There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the sea tourism sector
This year a growth of +9.4% in cruise traffic is expected in the port of the Sicilian capital




21/07/2025Half-yearly growth of +9% in goods on the sea route between St. Petersburg and India/China
In the service FESCO employs six ships




21/07/2025Government loan of €61 million to Belgian freight railway company Lineas
The measure was deliberated tonight by the restricted council of ministers




21/07/2025Today in Greece the new tax applied to cruise passengers when disembarking in national ports came into force
Annual revenues of 52 million euros are expected




21/07/2025Port of Trieste, the extraordinary commissioner Gurrieri investigated for money laundering
I am sure - he said - that I can demonstrate that I have acted legally, in full transparency




18/07/2025Vard signs a new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
The vessels will be intended to support operations in the offshore wind sector




18/07/2025UIR, the publication of the call for tenders for the digitization of the logistics chain is good
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of companies and strengthens the logistics system




18/07/2025The installation of the ERTMS system on 1,400 kilometres of the Italian railway network has been completed
The intervention is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds




18/07/2025GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
The company's ships carried more than 1.25 million passengers during the period




18/07/2025Wärtsilä's quarterly economic and commercial results were positive
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian VINCI Energies




18/07/2025A cargo of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested




17/07/2025Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000-teu dual-fuel containerships
They will be taken delivery between 2028 and 2029




17/07/2025Walden will divest its healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
The start of exclusive negotiations has been announced




17/07/2025In the port of Barcelona, the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
The mayor: for the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city




17/07/2025Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of the Sardinian ports
The immediate establishment of a special commission was requested




17/07/2025MSC and Moby's commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements have been presented
Shipping Agencies Services will sell the 49% held in Moby with the waiver of the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby is committed to the complete reduction of the debt to SAS




17/07/2025Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Folgiero: commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities




17/07/2025ANSI, the introduction of the Information Dashboard for the management of contracts between private individuals in logistics is good
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take a further step forward




17/07/2025Russo (Confcommercio): short-sighted to have excluded road transport from the PNRR funds
First bulletin of the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility




17/07/2025Strong growth in the quarterly financial and commercial performance of the ABB Group
In the April-June period, the value of new orders grew by +16.0%




17/07/2025The Chamber of Deputies has given the green light to the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities
Ok to the names proposed for the Port Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea, Western Liguria and Eastern Liguria. The vote on the Northern Tyrrhenian entity has been postponed




16/07/2025The exchange of information between State administrations for the digitization of the maritime sector is underway
The first operational meeting at the General Command of the Coast Guard took place in Rome




16/07/2025Program agreement for the preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
It was signed today in Rome




16/07/2025Informal consultations have been launched on the preliminary proposal of the new Ancona Port Master Plan
Eleven meetings scheduled for July




16/07/2025Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of waste water from ships
Initiative of the Neapolitan Gruppo Riunito Sbarco Cenere and Iello




16/07/2025Assiterminal invites you not to bring the sediments of the dredging of Bagnoli into the port of Naples
Cognolato and Ferrari: it is necessary to safeguard the full functionality of the activities of the commercial airport




16/07/2025COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly all-time records for container traffic
In the April-June period, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)




16/07/2025In the second quarter, container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell by -3.4%
In June, a decrease of -16.4% was recorded




16/07/2025The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
These include including these fuels and innovative technologies in the next Sustainable Transport Investment Plan




15/07/2025Sharp increase in cases of abandonment of seafarers
Since the beginning of 2025, 2,286 crew members of 222 ships have been involved




15/07/2025Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporti-Confcommercio
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers




15/07/2025In the first quarter of this year, world freight traffic recorded strong growth in view of the new duties
North America recorded the strongest quarterly growth in imports




15/07/2025In the second quarter, container traffic at the Port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2%
In June, a decrease of -13.7% was recorded




15/07/2025In the port of Antwerp-Bruges, containers and rolling stock are growing and other types of goods are decreasing
Traffic congestion persists at the airport, with a land situation that has become critical




15/07/2025The economic results of the Cuneo-based North West logistics company are growing
In the first months of 2026, work on the construction of a new warehouse in Mondovì will be completed




15/07/2025A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing systems
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo is underway




15/07/2025Container traffic in the Port of Los Angeles is growing driven by fears about new duties
June moved the highest volume ever recorded this month




14/07/2025The Management Committee of the Port Authority of the Sea of Sardinia has adopted the DPSS
Green light to the concession to MITO and the appeal against the no to the dredging of Olbia




14/07/2025T&E proposes to include more extra-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic




14/07/2025In Genoa three events for as many new cruise ships of Explora Journeys
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of a first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard




14/07/2025In the second quarter, containerized goods handled by the Port of Singapore fell by -2.9%
The total number of TEU containers grew by +8.6%




14/07/2025Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on duties
The goal is also the elimination of extra costs caused by bureaucracy




14/07/2025Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to the Livorno Port Company
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital




14/07/2025The concession contract that assigns DP World the management of the port of Tartous has been signed
It has a lifespan of 30 years




14/07/2025Matteo Gasparato appointed to the presidency of the Port Authority of the Northern Adriatic Sea
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority




14/07/2025Meeting in Rome between the top management of ESPO and Assoporti
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context




14/07/2025Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to be disinterested in ports
Cognolato: it is necessary that the processes that are still open on several fronts are closed




14/07/2025Quarterly decline in revenues generated by the scheduled services of the Chinese OOCL
The cargoes carried by the company's ships are increasing




14/07/2025Last May, ship transits in the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
The negative trend continued in June and early July




14/07/2025At the MITO terminal, the largest ship ever to land at the Canal Port of Cagliari
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEUs arrived yesterday




11/07/2025Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Port Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea
Agreement with an initial duration of five years




11/07/2025Survey in Germany on the outlook for companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Shipowners are more worried. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards




11/07/2025Port of Augusta, work begins on the third bridge that will connect the island to the mainland
Work worth over 20 million euros




11/07/2025On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit convened by the ILA against automation in the maritime-port sector
South Korea's HD Hyundai, together with Germany's NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards




10/07/2025Vard signs a contract with InkFish for a new research vessel
The value of the agreement exceeds 200 million euros




10/07/2025Meyer Turku has delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons




10/07/2025In the port of Hamburg, 1.1 billion euros will be invested to strengthen the container sector
Improvement of accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area




10/07/2025Fincantieri delivers the new cruise ship Oceania Allura to Oceania Cruises
Options for two additional "Sonata" class ships have been turned into orders




10/07/2025ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the EU's next Multiannual Financial Framework
The funds of the CEF programme have proved to be far insufficient




10/07/2025Uniport, bringing the debris of Bagnoli to the port of Naples would cause the postponement of the dredging expected for years
Legora de Feo, it is necessary to identify alternative solutions




10/07/2025In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo grew and miscellaneous goods decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Cruise passengers up +5%




10/07/2025The quarterly turnover of Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL fell sharply
In the April-June period, it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively




10/07/2025The toll of the terrible attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko




09/07/2025The Senate has approved the proposal for a framework law on freight terminals
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework




09/07/2025Carlo De Ruvo has been elected president of Confetra
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration




09/07/2025The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of procurement contracts between private individuals in logistics has been approved
Green light from the Chamber of Deputies to the amendment




09/07/2025In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Bulk cargo is increasing. Decline in miscellaneous goods




09/07/2025EU approves joint purchase of port vessels by terminal operators
The joint definition of the minimum technical specifications of the equipment is also allowed




09/07/2025Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia passed through the port of Constanta




09/07/2025Fondazione Fincantieri and Luiss launch a project to strengthen the security of underwater infrastructures
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework




09/07/2025The number of pirate attacks on ships in the second quarter of 2025 is still high
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing




09/07/2025Ruote Libere, the government's reversal on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is good
Franchini: if the government has realized that it has made a mistake, it is good news




09/07/2025Merger agreement between Telemar and TNL Group
One of the top three players in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sector will be born




09/07/2025Agostinelli (AdSP Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian): the amendment that allows the transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency to be brought forward is very important
An extraordinary result - he underlined - that must be traced back to the initiative of the Calabrian port authority




09/07/2025Second acquisition of Canadian shipbuilding company Davie in Finland
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard




08/07/2025On July 15 in Rome, the Confindustria event on the economy of the sea
The federal government's strategy document on the sector will be presented




08/07/2025Trasportiunita asks for the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Road Hauliers
It is considered contrary to the law




08/07/2025Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
The Liberian flag bulk carrier "Eternity C" was targeted




08/07/2025Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company in Campania to the presidency of the regional Port Authority
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro




08/07/2025The amendment on the Agencies for the administration of work in the port has been approved
Immediate transformation into agencies authorized to provide temporary port work




08/07/2025Kerala is asking MSC for $1.1 billion in damages caused by the sinking of the MSC Elsa 3
Temporary detention of the ship "MSC Akuteta II" has been granted




08/07/2025Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur content limit in marine fuels globally
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation




08/07/2025IMO and EU condemn the resumption of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Dominguez: new violation of international law and freedom of navigation




08/07/2025New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container




07/07/2025MOL and Kinetics will build the world's first floating data center
It will be installed on a ship of 9,731 gross tons




07/07/2025The Rijeka Gateway Terminal will become operational at the beginning of September
The first ship in the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12




07/07/2025Falteri (Federlogistica) urges to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
The cornerstone of the strategy should be the Simplified Logistics Zone




07/07/2025In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
2,186,211 TEUs were handled




07/07/2025Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. has acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co




07/07/2025A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water




04/07/2025Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Funds spread over three years starting in 2025




04/07/2025Pessina (Federagenti): the northern European logistics system is in trouble. Let's take advantage of it!
An unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the ports of the Mediterranean and Italy in particular




04/07/2025MSC Cruises joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in the capital of Grand Bahama Shipyard
The negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded




04/07/2025The International Propeller Clubs won the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic




04/07/2025The German government allocates 400 million euros to support the energy transition in the maritime-port sector
Bornheim (VDR): The return of these funds to companies investing in decarbonisation sends an important signal. ZDS calls for further measures




04/07/2025Ruote Libere denounces the relaxation of anti-mafia controls in the road transport sector
Franchini: Minister Salvini's obsession with the construction of the Bridge over the Strait, even at the cost of widening the mesh of controls




04/07/2025ABB signs a service contract with the American cruise group Royal Caribbean
It has a duration of 15 years and covers 33 ships in the fleet




04/07/2025In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia fell by -9.4%
In the port of Marina di Carrara a growth of +3.7% was recorded




03/07/2025P&O Maritime Logistics (group DP World) will acquire 51% of NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Nova Marine Holding and Algoma Central Corporation will remain 49%




03/07/2025Italy's connection index to the global network of containerized maritime services fell for the fourth consecutive quarter
The PLSCI indices of the main national ports by volume of container traffic are growing




03/07/2025Consilium Safety Group expanded its presence in Turkey and the maritime market
Ares Marine acquired




03/07/2025Cargo traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure was stable in May
In the airport of the Ligurian capital recorded a drop of -2.4%; in the Savona area marked an increase of +7.2%




03/07/2025A bill has been approved to prevent the management of Corsica's ports and airports from going to private individuals
It provides for the creation of the Établissement Public du Commerce et de l'Industrie




02/07/2025In India, it is planned to designate at least one tugboat in the main ports for emergencies at sea
Currently, this is only the case in the ports of Mumbai and Chennai




02/07/2025InnoWay's first railway wagons left the factory of Bagnoli della Rosandra
Up to 3,000 trolleys per year, the construction of more than 1,000 light tanks is planned




02/07/2025Fincantieri has opened a new Innovation Antenna in South Korea
It is located in the heart of Seoul's technology district




02/07/2025The commissioners of various Port Authorities also assume the powers attributed to the Management Committees
Measures for the port authorities of the Ionian Sea, the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea, the Eastern Ligurian Sea and the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea




02/07/2025The Ferrara-based INCICO acquires Italiana Sistemi and focuses on transport engineering
It specializes in infrastructure and plant engineering in the railway and road sector




02/07/2025Hupac announces the expansion of the Duisburg-Singen shuttle with connections to Italy
Daily departures will be made




02/07/2025Expansion project of the Total Terminal International Algeciras of HMM and CMA CGM
An investment of 150 million euros is planned. The capacity will be raised to 2.8 million TEUs




01/07/2025The transfer of 80% of the capital of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs to InfraVia has been implemented
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%




01/07/2025Meeting of the European Commission to define the development strategy of the EU's ports and maritime industry
Call for contributions by 28 July




01/07/2025Assarmatori is asking for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Messina: it is necessary to redesign a State Aid regime in favor of European shipyards




01/07/2025In the first four months of 2025, container maritime traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Drop of -6.4% in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in volumes at landing in Europe




01/07/2025The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
They are granted for basic training courses and security familiarization




01/07/2025Port of Genoa, green light for the extension of the concession to Spinelli until 30 September
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
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Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Request for an extraordinary contribution for shipping companies in the form of a tax credit
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
PORTS
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Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
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MEETINGS
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
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PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
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