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August 2025




29/08/2025In the first half of the year, Sintramas' container sales fell by -10%
The average selling price fell by -3.8%




29/08/2025Sea trials for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax have ended
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas vessel




29/08/2025The MIT has asked the Region for an agreement for the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Port Authority of Sardinia
He is currently extraordinary commissioner of the same body




29/08/2025DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees




29/08/2025In the second quarter, CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic
In the first six months of 2025, the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)




29/08/2025Confitarma, the decree on the advanced training of seafarers in the tanker sector is good
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps




28/08/2025In the second quarter of 2025, the revenues of the COSCO Shipping Holdings group fell by -3.4%
Sharp decline in economic performance in the Trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe markets




28/08/2025Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports is growing
In Tanger Med, growth was +17%




28/08/2025For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the thaumaturgical power to progressively eliminate a framework of social injustices
Falteri: it can become the artery of an economic and social body that has been underdeveloped until now




28/08/2025COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenues
In the April-June period, net profit was $122.4 million (+32.4%)




28/08/2025The half-year performance of SBB CFF FFS Cargo was negative
The Swiss company announced a drop in volumes in both domestic and transit traffic




28/08/2025The board of directors of the Genoese Ente Bacini has been renewed
President Alessandro Arvigo and Maurizio Anselmo managing director




27/08/2025In the second quarter, sales of dry containers produced by CIMC fell by -33%
Reefers increased by +57%




27/08/2025Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports set a new record for the month of July
Foreign traffic was 427.6 million tons (+6.1%)




27/08/2025Merger of South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. and HD Hyundai Mipo Co
The completion of the transaction is scheduled for December 1st




27/08/2025The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Greater Shanghai
It will be intended for the transport of vehicles between East Asia and Northern Europe




27/08/2025Filt Cgil, priority is both to enhance workers of the Port Authorities rather than the assignment of seats
The union denounces the failure to comply with the CCNL




27/08/2025The Chinese car manufacturer FAW ships components to Europe by train
Transit time reduced to 18 days compared to 45 days for sea freight




27/08/2025The ART urges to verify that the investment plan and the related amortization period are consistent with the duration of the port concessions
Opinions on the extensions of the concessions requested by the Neapolitan So.Te.Co. and Co.Na.Te.Co




27/08/2025In the first half of the year, COSCO Shipping International's revenues increased by +10.3%
Net profit was HK$494.6 million (+26.0%)




26/08/2025In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Venice grew by +4.1%
Cruise passengers were 228 thousand (+12.8%)




26/08/2025Italian State Railways, investment of 70 million for the installation of the ERTMS system
Work has been completed on 382 Trenitalia trains, while the adaptation of 60 locomotives of Mercitalia Rail, a FS Logistix company, is underway




26/08/2025The activities and fleet of the Spanish Armas Trasmediterránea will be sold to Baleària and DFDS
Two agreements worth 215 million and 40 million euros respectively have been signed




26/08/2025In the second quarter, trade in goods of the G20 nations showed modest growth
The increase in trade in services is more pronounced




26/08/2025South Korea's HD Hyundai announces a multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry
Agreements with the US investment company Cerberus Capital and the Korea Development Bank




26/08/2025MPC Container Ships' quarterly revenues are growing again
The second quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit of $78.1 million (+20.5%)




25/08/2025The MSC World Europa has resumed sailing independently
Once the electrical problem has been solved, the cruise ship is headed for the port of Naples
News from the Companies

25/08/2025Accelleron and Geislinger: a technical partnership in constant evolution




25/08/2025Plans to build two customs areas for containers north and south of the Suez Canal
SCZONE signs agreements with AOI, United Egypt Group, Sigma Logistics & Containers and Logi Trade




25/08/2025Breakdown of the cruise ship MSC World Europa off Ponza
The Coast Guard announces that the situation on board, where there are 8,585 people, is calm and under control




25/08/202514 of the 48 wrecks of abandoned boats in the port of Catania have been removed
The activity will be replicated in the port of Augusta




25/08/2025PostEurop warns that from 29 August, shipments of goods to the USA may be limited or suspended
Last month, Trump canceled the exemption from paying tariffs for low-cost goods




25/08/2025The Regional Administrative Court has confirmed the validity of the tender for the new Ravano Terminal in the port of La Spezia
Ok to the open procedure followed by La Spezia Container Terminal




22/08/2025DP World's port terminals handled record quarterly container traffic
In the first half of 2025, revenues grew by +22.2%




22/08/2025In the April-June quarter, the volume of rolling stock carried by Höegh Autoliners increased by +9.0%
Sharp increase (+46.6%) in vehicles from Asia




22/08/2025Next month, the Premier Alliance will split the Mediterranean Pendulum 2 service
The Mediterranean branch will be called Mediterranean Service 2




21/08/2025Growth in the half-year financial results of China's OOIL
In the first six months of this year, revenues increased by +5.0%




21/08/2025The investment firm CVC Capital Partners exits Boluda Maritime Terminals and TTI Algeciras
The two terminal operators operate a total of nine Spanish port terminals




21/08/2025South Korea's HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering buys Vietnam's Doosan Enerbility
It manages an industrial area with its own port facility




20/08/2025In July, container traffic in the port of Algeciras grew by +6.6%
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -2.9% was recorded




20/08/2025ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance decreased
In the April-June period, the average value of freight rates fell by -11.6%




20/08/2025Interferry, the Entry/Exit System risks delaying ferry operations in European ports
The system will come into force on 12 October




20/08/2025DFDS closes the second quarter at a loss
In the April-June period of 2025, the fleet transported 10.6 million linear meters of rolling stock (-0.4%)




19/08/2025Ammonia and methanol are ready to decarbonise shipping, but some obstacles to their use need to be removed
New report from the Global Maritime Forum's Getting to Zero Coalition




19/08/2025New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
The April-June period was closed with a net profit of $439.2 million (+182.2%)




19/08/2025Last month, container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +1.8%
202,321 TEUs were handled at disembarkation-boarding (+10.4%) and 142,492 TEUs in transit (-8.3%)




19/08/2025Salvini has appointed Annalisa Tardino extraordinary commissioner of the Port System Authority of the Western Sicilian Sea
The president of the Sicilian Region announces the appeal of the measure




18/08/2025In July, the port of Valencia handled 488 thousand containers (+6.7%)
An increase determined by the growth of empty containers




18/08/2025The materials dredged in the ports of La Spezia and Carrara will be used for the construction of the new breakwater in Genoa
Agreement between the two Ligurian Port System Authorities




18/08/2025X-Press Feeders denounces the failure of the authorities to acknowledge responsibility in the X-Press Pearl accident
According to the company, the Supreme Court's ruling ignores international maritime law




18/08/2025In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +4%
Strong increase in the volumes of containers in transhipment (+26%)




18/08/2025In the April-June quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -3.8%
In the first six months of 2025, 13.8 million tons were handled (-3.2%)




18/08/2025Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea
Both companies provide data and information for the optimization of containerized shipping




18/08/2025Cargo traffic in Russian ports was stable in July
In the first seven months of 2025, loads decreased by -4.6%




18/08/2025In July, container traffic at the Port of Hong Kong decreased by -6.5%
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -3.7% was recorded




14/08/2025In July, with 3.9 million TEUs, the Port of Singapore set a new all-time record for monthly container traffic
In terms of weight, containerized loads decreased by -3.6%




14/08/2025The compensation to be paid by the Port Authority of Civitavecchia in the Fincosit case has been set at 1.5 million
Latrofa: the sentence allows the release of sums set aside that have frozen the budget for years




14/08/2025Germany's HHLA reports record quarterly revenues
In the second quarter, the group's port terminals handled 3.2 million containers (+7.9%)




14/08/2025New monthly all-time high for container traffic in the Port of Los Angeles
In July, more than one million TEUs were handled (+8.5%)




14/08/2025The port of Koper sets new quarterly historical records for containers and rolling stock
In the April-June period, 5.6 million tons of goods were handled (-4.1%)




14/08/2025In the first half of 2025, CK Hutchison's port terminals handled 44 million containers (+4.0%)
Business revenues increased by +9.3%




14/08/2025Hapag-Lloyd, second quarter with increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Net profit recorded a decrease of -39.4%




13/08/2025Evergreen suffers a -18.7% drop in quarterly revenues
The April-June period closed with a net profit down by -62.9%




13/08/2025In the April-June quarter, the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet transported 14.8 million cubic metres of rolling stock (-0.5%)
Revenues down by -0.7%




13/08/2025In the second quarter, the revenues of South Korea's HMM fell by -1.5%
Reduction caused by the -22.1% drop in the value of freight rates. The performance of the European market was positive




13/08/2025Trump announces the rejection of the IMO's shipping decarbonization program
The proposed framework is in fact a global carbon tax that affects Americans and is imposed by an irresponsible UN organization




12/08/2025The second quarter of Taiwanese Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines was negative
In the April-June period, revenues decreased by -26.5% and -8.7% respectively




12/08/2025In the second quarter, the ports of Montenegro handled 670 thousand tons of goods (+0.6%)
Volumes with Italy amounted to 154 thousand tons (+53.1%)




12/08/2025In the April-June period, freight traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.0%
Cruise passengers up +5.4%




12/08/2025In the second quarter, cruise traffic in Global Ports Holding's terminals grew by +6.0%
In the first six months of 2025, an increase of +16.7% was recorded




12/08/2025With the arrival of the first container ship, the testing of operating procedures at the Rijeka Gateway begins
The first commercial ship is expected on September 12




11/08/2025The proposal to bring the port of Taranto back on the world's container routes? Start a discussion table
Meeting on the state of freight traffic




11/08/2025Port of Ancona, tender for the demolition of the Tubimar warehouses damaged by the fire
The expected duration of the works is four and a half months




11/08/2025The ThyssenKrupp shareholders' meeting approved the spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange




11/08/2025Merger of the German MACS and Hugo Stinnes, both active in the MPP segment
Stinnes' headquarters in Rostock will be closed by December 31




11/08/2025In the second half of this year, a collapse in container traffic at US ports is expected
In July, the Port of Long Beach handled 944 thousand TEUs (+7.0%)




08/08/2025WTO, measured responses have mitigated the impact of tariffs in 2025, but the risk is high for 2026
This year, world trade in goods is expected to increase by +0.9%




08/08/2025From January 1, the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp will have new rules for bunkering
The barges must be equipped with flow meters




08/08/2025Hupac will increase the weekly rotations of the service between Busto Arsizio and Basel from five to eight
Increase in attendance from the first of September




08/08/2025In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Albanian ports grew by +2.9%
There were 331 thousand passengers (+13.6%)




07/08/2025A.SPE.DO, make the Smart Terminal operational to increase the competitiveness of the port of La Spezia
Landolfi: represents an unprecedented revolution for Italian port logistics




07/08/2025ING funding to Premuda for over 100 million dollars
Funds for the management buy-out operation and for the purchase of two product tankers




07/08/2025Sallaum Lines has taken delivery of the first of six dual-fuel PCTCs in the "Ocean" class
The ship was completed four months early




07/08/2025Maersk reports an increase in quarterly revenue and a decline in earnings
The contribution of terminals and logistics was positive. Containerized shipping benefits from revenues from demurrage




06/08/2025First meeting of the new Management Committee of the Port System Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea
Several measures were approved, including those for CULMV and CULP staff




06/08/2025Cipess has approved the final design of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Start of construction sites by the end of this year and completion of the work in 2032




06/08/2025Euroports will operate a new liquid bulk terminal in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
It is expected to become operational in 2026




06/08/2025OsserMare presents five reports on the economy of the sea
They focus on a specific supply chain of the industry or an aspect of it




06/08/2025In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.6%
In June, growth of +0.6% was recorded. An increase of +4.8% is expected in July




06/08/2025In the second quarter, DHL Group revenues fell by -3.9%
Significant reduction in shipments from China and Hong Kong to the US due to the abolition of the de minimis regime decided by Trump




05/08/2025Port of Naples, road haulage activities restart
Decisive meeting between institutions, operators and trade associations




05/08/2025ICTSI once again recorded record quarterly economic and operating results
In the second quarter of this year, container traffic in the group's port terminals grew by +9.2%




05/08/2025The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
The remaining 30% will remain with Michele Giromini's Fingiro, the company's CEO




05/08/2025Record quarterly revenues for Global Ship Lease
In the April-June period, net income was $95.4 million (+8.4%)




05/08/2025HMM announces the failure of negotiations for the acquisition of SK Shipping
The operation would have foundered due to a disagreement on the price of the transaction




05/08/2025Vard receives a new order from North Star for two hybrid SOVs
Contract worth between 100 and 200 million euros




05/08/2025Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly revenues
The April-June period was closed with a net profit of €130.9 million (-7.3%)




05/08/2025The Panama Naval Registry will no longer accept the registration of oil tankers and bulk carriers over 15 years of age
Measure to counter the use of the shadow fleet




04/08/2025In the first half of the year, the operating revenues of the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group grew by +2.3%
In the goods segment alone, an increase of +6.9% was recorded




04/08/2025In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto increased by +22.8%
Containers stopped at only 4 thousand TEUs (-27.4%)




04/08/2025New customs fast corridor between the port of La Spezia and Interporto Padova
It joins the other three already active on the same route




04/08/2025In the first half of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo increased by +0.5%
Rolling stock is growing. Decrease in other loads




04/08/2025Pacific Environment calls on the IMO to take binding measures to reduce the impact of shipping on the Arctic
The report "On thin ice: Why black carbon demands urgent action" has been presented




04/08/2025ICTSI will operate the Indonesian container terminal Batu Ampar Container Terminal
It is situated on the island of Batam




04/08/2025Pino Musolino has been appointed CEO of the Alilauro shipping company
He takes over from the resigning Eliseo Cuccaro




04/08/2025In the second quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal increased by +16.3%
Panama Ports Company declares itself ready to confront the Panamanian government, but "at the appropriate time"




01/08/2025In the second quarter, DIS's base time charter revenues fell by -37.1%
Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)




01/08/2025The National Retail Federation has harshly denounced Trump's tariff policy
French: in the coming weeks the new duties will have an impact on goods




01/08/2025The Austrian Rail Cargo Group is focusing on the development of the Sommacampagna-Sona intermodal terminal
Ten-year agreement




01/08/2025Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the appointments of the presidents of the port authorities
Musso: the glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains




01/08/2025In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
A decrease of -18.1% in ships over 200 meters long




01/08/2025Mulino proposes the entry of the Panamanian State into the consortium interested in acquiring Panama Ports Company
The verdict of the Supreme Court of Justice on the concession contract is awaited




01/08/2025Seizure of 50 kilos of cocaine in the port of Civitavecchia
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador




01/08/2025Worsening of the quarterly results of the container shipping company ONE
In the April-June period, revenues fell by -4% and net profit fell by -89%
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In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges
The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.
Brussels
A high-level council will be established
Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya
Moscow/Tripoli
In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue
Southampton/Battaramulla
Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.
Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels
Trieste
The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros
Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025
Kalafrana/Hong Kong
China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
Brussels
Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
London
The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.
Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers
London/Brussels
The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties
Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.
Muscat
Twenty-one crew members were evacuated
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.
Miami
The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports
Dubai/Muscat/Washington
Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea
ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East
London/Brussels/Singapore
This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.
Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat
On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.
European list of ship recycling facilities updated
Brussels
Including for the first time a German shipyard, that of Emden
Confitarma urges the EU to strengthen the attractiveness of its maritime flags
Rome
An arbitration worth over $1.5 billion will resolve the dispute between PPC and the Republic of Panama.
Panama
Procedure at the International Chamber of Commerce in New York
Tender for the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
Fincantieri and Navantia agree to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette project.
Sad/Madrid
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
Rotterdam
In the fourth quarter alone, containers amounted to 3.5 million TEUs (+3%)
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
Rome/Singapore
The first phase focuses on the technological implementation and infrastructural adaptation of the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
New logistics hub in London to boost rail freight through the Channel Tunnel
London
An investment of around £15 million is expected
Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.
Singapore
The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines
The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.
Milan
At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day
Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports
Hong Kong/Beijing
Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.
European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion
Brussels
Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented
The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL
Hong Kong/Panama
CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.
Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal
Panama
The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports
Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads
Brussels
The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.
The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.
Brussels
A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
Madrid
Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.
Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.
Houston
It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Washington/Suitland
An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.
Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025
Ancona
Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.
Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.
London
Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million
One dead and four injured on board the cruise ship World Legacy (formerly Moby Zaza )
Singapore
A fire broke out on the unit
SBB CFF FFS Cargo has sold 31 locomotives to Nordic Re-Finance
Bern
The Swiss company plans to equip itself exclusively with vehicles produced by Stadler Rail Valencia by 2035.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.
Hamburg
Containers boosted the growth. Volumes remained stable in the fourth quarter alone.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the DFDS Group recorded a net loss of DKK -286 million.
Copenhagen
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports grew by 1.6%.
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%
To APM Terminals the 37.5% of the Southern Container Terminal of the port of Jeddah
The Hague/Dubai
DP World will keep the remaining 62.5%
Continues the bending of the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles
Los Angeles
In January decrease of -12.1%. Bown: the state of exports to China seems bad
In the fourth trimester of the 2025 the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia is increased of +8.6%
Civitavecchia
In the whole year growth was +3.1%
Samskip sells marine and logistic services with the United Kingdom and Ireland to the CLdN
Luxembourg/Rotterdam
The agreement includes rental agreements for over 5,000 multimodal load units
The Antitrust has reopened the procedure on the concentration between the Ignazio Messina & C. and the Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The International Chamber of Shipping against the new harbour taxes programmed by the US government
Washington
Necessary - the association emphasizes - carefully coordinated political solutions
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders three new ships from cruise to Fincantieri
Miami/Trieste
They are destined to the companies Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM have agreed a merger agreement
Haifa/Hamburg
The German company will shell out up to $2.5 billion
America's Maritime Action Plan proposes a new tax on foreign-built ships from any nation entering U.S. ports.
Washington
It would be used to fund the new Maritime Security Trust Fund
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli ZIM
Hamburg
The German company will be responsible for international operations, while those in and with Israel will be assigned to the Tel Aviv-based private equity firm FIMI Opportunity Funds.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after Epstein's involvement
Dubai
It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director
Eurogate and APM Terminals will invest a billion euros for the development of the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven
Bremen/The Hague
CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Hong Kong
Tomorrow will be inaugurated the new container terminal of transhipment of Damietta
Bremen/Melzo
Its ability to annual traffic will rise up to 3,3 million teu
Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards
Milan
For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.
Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.
Trieste/Genoa
The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year
Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports
Zagreb
Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers
The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)
Genoa
Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
Offer to acquire European express courier InPost
Amsterdam/Luxembourg
It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.
Hamburg
Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.
FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy
London
The new company is based in London
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
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SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.
Pozzallo
Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros
Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro
Genoa
Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa
Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari
Bari
They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine
The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law
Genoa
Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR
DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Berlin
Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon
In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%
Bangkok
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%
Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.
Palermo
Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals
Hamburg
Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)
Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.
New York
Significant increase in full containers for export
Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January
Hong Kong
1.13 million TEUs were handled
Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships
Monk
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.
Marseille
By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.
Noise
He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.
Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million
Milan
Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller
The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.
Genoa
The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci
Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.
Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port
Geneva
It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters
Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics
Rome
Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche
Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management
Sydney
It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda
Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions
Turku
The main fuel is biomethanol
Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%
Helsinki
Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
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
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Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
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