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29 July 2025 - Year XXIX
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July 2025




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
FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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Arrival ports by:
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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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