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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
FROM THE HOME PAGE
WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050
Geneva
The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements
One in ten containers is not up to standard
Washington
WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to bring back four services on the Suez Canal route
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean
Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal
Lugano
The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment
Cavotec and EVIAS sign agreement for charging electric port vehicles on the move.
Stockholm
The Swedish company becomes the exclusive distributor and installer for the port sector of the French company's technologies
Hapag-Lloyd signs agreement with DP World to secure terminal capacity in Africa
Hamburg
The agreement concerns the ports of Dakar, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Banana and Maputo
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
Sana'a/Hamburg
German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed
New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone
Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August
Long Beach
In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%
WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods
Washington
Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk
T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.
Brussels
If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
Bern
The road runs faster than the rail
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
Geneva
The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.
Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.
Bremen
It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.
APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port
Copenhagen
Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built
Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.
Genoa/Milan
The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity
Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy
Cernobbio
Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.
Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia
Delta
The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai
Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.
Rome
The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work
Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships
Shanghai
The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%
Cairo
In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)
Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa
IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.
London
38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.
Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance
Brussels
The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.
The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain
Geneva
This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union
Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships
London
Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz
Riyadh
Bahri VLCC Sidr hit
Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Brussels
BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list
In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed
Balboa
The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.
Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.
Trieste/Kiel
The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions
Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG
Manila
The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa
EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia
Brussels
This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record
Anjra
Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
Hong Kong
The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.
G20 trade accelerates in second quarter
Paris
Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace
La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.
La Spezia
OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter
Hong Kong
The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)
Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.
Florence/Livorno
SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year
Bern
The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)
White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs
Washington
IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden
London/Riyadh/Southampton
The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.
CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port
Paris
The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
Beijing
In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%
Bremen
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships
Trieste
A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
The unit was forced to head towards Somalia
CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Hong Kong
The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
Hamburg
The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal
The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives
Rome
The goal is to improve efficiency, flexibility and sustainability
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.
Hong Kong
Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged
AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.
Genoa
The event will also host a rich program of conferences
Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector
Chieti
Illegal employment of non-EU workers
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore decreased by -4.9% in August
Singapore
In the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 30.7 million containers (+4.2%)
Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to jointly develop new international ship repair center in Cochin
Mumbai
An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Southampton
One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.
In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%
Ravenna
A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August
Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito
Rome
A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase
Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship
Papenburg
With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.
The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.
VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS
Hamburg
The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.
The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.
Genoa
More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far
ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations
Genoa
Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen
Genoa
Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August
Los Angeles
The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones
Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal
Sharjah/Bangkok
It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security
Abu Dhabi
Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world
Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia
Frankfurt am Main
The shares were acquired from the other 20 members
US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers
Tampa
Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island
Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund
Abu Dhabi
Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.
Milan
Construction of the wave barrier is underway
For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.
Balboa
Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.
Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba
Portoferraio
Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.
HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale
Seoul
It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company
Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop
Oslo
The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems
New drug seizure in the port of Livorno
Livorno
53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%
Brussels
Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively
A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.
Genoa
The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.
Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.
Ravenna
MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa
Genoa
The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa
Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship
London
The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.
The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.
Ravenna
Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st
MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste
Stockholm
The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.
Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
An accident also in the Indian Ocean
Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Taranto
The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment
Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested
Nicosia
Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.
Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026
Hong Kong
The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.
CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet
Hong Kong
Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%
In the first half of this year, China
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Hong Kong
Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)
In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%
Hong Kong
Net profit up 7.4%
Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025
Papenburg
The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros
Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September
Genoa
It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.
Genoa
The event will also host a rich program of conferences
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera
Trieste
The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.
Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.
La Spezia
The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route
MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan
Oslo
Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.
Schindellegi
Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958
In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)
Madrid
Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)
A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.
Livorno
It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals
Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini
Rome
Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport
Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins
Ravenna
The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%
Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.
Noise
An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th
Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe
Vilnius
It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
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