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September 2025




30/09/2025Offers from the PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog consortiums to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal
The creation of a newco 30% owned by the interport company is planned




30/09/2025Last month, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by +4.5%
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)




30/09/2025The Netherlands has referred to the Court of Justice of the EU the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dockers with lashing operations on smaller container ships
Crumlin: "The ITF will continue to fight vigorously and persistently for a clause agreed and negotiated with the employers."




30/09/2025In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%
Only domestic traffic is growing




30/09/2025In the first half of 2025, Circle's revenues increased by +62.1%
Net profit of over €1.0 million (+1.8%)




30/09/2025In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai's terminals grew by +16.4%
Accentuated rise of +16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship) volumes increased by +5.2%




30/09/2025ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States




30/09/2025The regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and built ships has been promulgated in China
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures




29/09/2025New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
The UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a ship hit by a bullet




29/09/2025Carnival closes the best quarterly period ever
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings




29/09/2025A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Port Authority of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in the port




29/09/2025The EIB is providing EUR 300 million for Phase A of the new breakwater in Genoa
The total investment is 937 million euros




29/09/2025Marella Cruises sells to TUI Cruises the slots with Fincantieri for two new cruise ships
With a gross tonnage of 160 thousand tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned




29/09/2025This summer, GNV's ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
In the coming days, the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered ship




29/09/2025GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Decisive - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt - the direct intervention of the commissioner of the Port Authority Tardino




26/09/2025The project for the expansion, safety and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented
It involves the construction of the inner arm




26/09/2025On October 2 in Milan a seminar on the new law on freight terminals
It is organized by the Padua Chamber of Commerce




26/09/2025Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers




26/09/2025GATX Rail Europe signs a sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to buy 6,000 rail wagons
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year




26/09/2025Filt Cgil invites port administrators and companies to join the action against the Palestinian massacre
This load - the union pointed out - cannot be only on the shoulders of the dockers




26/09/2025The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed




26/09/2025HMM will not introduce surcharges for the new US taxes on Chinese ships
The company will not change scheduled services that call in the United States




26/09/2025Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire the Freight Forwarding business unit of BCUBE
The completion of the transaction is expected in the coming days




25/09/2025Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rizzi: concrete risk of a retreat towards the exclusively road mode of transport




25/09/2025In the second quarter of 2025, freight at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Miscellaneous goods are growing. Drop in bulk cargo




25/09/2025India launches a package worth almost eight billion dollars to support the shipbuilding and maritime sectors
The production capacity of the shipyards is expected to be increased to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year




25/09/2025Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then be extended to other European markets




25/09/2025Eni completes the sale of 30% of the Baleine project in the Ivory Coast to Vitol
The field was discovered in 2021 and production began in 2023




25/09/2025In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%
Decline in dry bulk and rolling stock. Containers and liquid bulk are growing




24/09/2025The new PCTC Greater Sweden has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu




24/09/2025The city council of Cagliari approves the opinion on the DPSS of Sardinian ports
Unanimous green light




24/09/2025In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream
Serious irregularities were found on board




24/09/2025The railway sector contributes to 1.4% of the European Union's GDP
Study commissioned by the ERC




24/09/2025Antin Infrastructure Partners will acquire the UK's leading marina operator
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC




24/09/2025Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototypes




23/09/2025Sergio Liardo is the new commander general of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone




23/09/2025Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku capacity for a decade to build the Icon ships
Order confirmation for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option for a seventh unit in the same series




23/09/2025DBA will supply the new Terminal Operating System of the Georgian port of Batumi
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing




23/09/2025Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
The captain announced that he heard an impact in the water and an explosion




23/09/2025Maersk announces that it will not apply surcharges for the new US tariffs on Chinese ships
The company assures that it will not make changes to its services




23/09/2025DHL will restore freight shipments from Germany to the United States for enterprise customers
They had been suspended due to the removal in the US of the "de minimis" threshold for goods valued at less than 800 dollars




23/09/2025Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into a strategic collaboration in the shipbuilding sector
The creation of about two thousand direct jobs is expected




23/09/2025Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group




23/09/2025Ancona, tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Over 2.3 million euros of non-existent tax credits were seized




22/09/2025Statement by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development in support of the IMO's Net-Zero Framework
It ensures - underlines the organization - a level playing field for companies engaged in international trade and logistics




22/09/2025Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa




22/09/2025CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
The transaction will be completed in early 2026




22/09/2025In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
On October 24, the twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania




22/09/2025Last month, containerized goods in the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4%
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)




22/09/2025SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible ships from Pan Ocean
They were built in 2008 and 2012




22/09/202530% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The sale will be completed in the coming days




19/09/2025Italferr participates in the largest railway electrification contract in Europe
The activity within the Rail Baltica project




19/09/2025In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)




19/09/2025On October 6 in Lugano the eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the manufacturing area of the North West and Switzerland




19/09/2025Freight traffic grew in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
In the first eight months of 2025, declines of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded




19/09/2025DEME orders a new cable-laying vessel from Singapore's PaxOcean
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan




19/09/2025Assoporti meeting at RemTech EXPO 2025 on the green transition in Italian ports
The Smart Ports Award given to three Port System Authorities




18/09/2025The diaphragm in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel has been demolished
At 64 kilometres, it will be the longest underground rail link in the world




18/09/2025The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste
Part of the cargo - reports S&P Global Commodity Insights - disembarked at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch




18/09/2025In August, cargo traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
The ferry "Drea" also rejected by the Apulian port of call, where, however, it is temporarily stopped




18/09/2025Container traffic in the Port of Los Angeles was stable in August
A decline in volumes is expected in the remaining part of 2025




17/09/2025Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Among the objectives, to launch one or more direct services between the two ports




17/09/2025The tender for the privatization of the Croatian shipyard has been launched 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
The starting amount of the auction is 6.66 million euros




17/09/2025Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring
They will also be used to fly over sections of the rail and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor




17/09/2025A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensure employment, development and the future of the local economy
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value




17/09/2025To decarbonize, shipping would have to join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron, which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate




17/09/2025COSCO reassures customers about the impact of the new US tariffs on Chinese ships
We - assured the Chinese company - will keep freight rates and superchargers competitive




17/09/2025The MIT discusses with the top management of the Italian Port Authorities
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform




16/09/2025Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU containerships
They will be taken delivery between 2028 and 2029




16/09/2025Over 40 expressions of interest for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Today the first meeting of the tender commission




16/09/2025Shipping is still far from the goal of 5-10% of the fuel used coming from scalable sources with zero emissions by 2030
The need to introduce incentives was underlined




16/09/2025The Spanish Boluda acquires the intermodal rail freight services of the Transfesa
The agreement also includes services, industry, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals




16/09/2025The first commercial ship is expected in Ravenna at the public quay in Largo Trattaroli
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming




16/09/2025The Assiterminal Road Show Terminal is about to start
Cognolato: we want to strengthen the link with the territories and local communities




16/09/2025Til (MSC Group) will become a shareholder in the Turkish container port of Petkim
Agreement with Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR




16/09/2025Trailer manufacturers in Germany and Austria appeal against EU regulation to reduce the environmental impact of trucks
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions




16/09/2025Last month, container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by -1.3%
Empty containers are growing. Drop in full ones




15/09/2025Assoporti, the cruise offer of Italian ports presented at the Seatrade Europe fair
Giampieri: we are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe




15/09/2025The World Shipping Council presents the Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional inspections of goods
News from the Companies
15/09/2025ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri




15/09/2025The Venezia Marghera station has been equipped with a track that complies with the European TEN-T standards
A 740-meter track for freight trains has been activated




15/09/2025Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has died
Its commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers is strong




15/09/2025Order to HD Hyundai Samho for four new container ships
A contract worth approximately 468 million dollars




15/09/2025In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Passengers down by -1.1%




15/09/2025In August, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -7.4%
In the first eight months of 2025, the decline was -3.8%




15/09/2025Trieste, fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Investigation against a company based in Palermo




15/09/2025Rheinmetall will enter the naval shipbuilding business by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
The Lürssen Group will focus on the production of mega yachts




15/09/2025The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions
Private investments of 700 million are expected




15/09/2025In August, the decline in container traffic at the Port of Singapore continued
The total volume of goods grew by +1.1%




12/09/2025BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two more heavy lift vessels
Order to the Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co




12/09/2025The Charthage ferry was subjected to administrative detention in the port of Genoa
An inspection by the Coast Guard found numerous deficiencies




12/09/2025The debut of Disney Cruise Line's largest ship has been postponed by three months
Delays in construction force the inaugural voyage to be postponed to next March 10




12/09/2025The Port Authority of Campania agrees with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of the ports




12/09/2025HMM signs a new ten-year contract with Vale for the transport of iron ore
It is valued at around $310 million




11/09/2025Collaboration between ABB and Blykalla in the field of nuclear ship propulsion
The agreement focuses on the small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company




11/09/2025Shell will supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd's container ships
Agreement in force with immediate effect




11/09/2025Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto




11/09/2025Jotun - Messina agreement for the improvement of the environmental and commercial performance of ships
The ship "Jolly Rosa" will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution




11/09/2025IAPH and WCO publish an update of the guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Contributed by the World Shipping Council




11/09/2025PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling
Ferrari: international markets have changed profoundly




11/09/2025Saipem has been awarded a new offshore contract of approximately $1.5 billion in Turkey
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project




10/09/2025In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Record for this period of cruise passengers




10/09/2025CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for the new US taxes on Chinese ships and Chinese services
From October 14, the rates announced in April by the USTR will apply




10/09/2025UNIPORT and Assiterminal against the additional fees demanded from port operators by the Campania Region
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state rent




10/09/2025Orders to South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Orders worth a total of approximately 461 million dollars




10/09/2025Work is underway to modernise the passenger terminal of the port of Igoumenitsa
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"




10/09/2025The first train from Belgium has arrived in Segrate as part of the FS Logistix - Lineas agreement
There are five return connections per week with Antwerp




10/09/2025Conference "Waits and delays for road transport: logistics ends up in check"
Organized by Trasportiunito, it will be held on September 26 in Genoa




09/09/2025GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain




09/09/2025Port of Trieste, EU funding for two new projects
Resources worth a total of 1.7 million euros




09/09/2025Filt Cgil, what happened in Flotilla is serious. Ready to mobilize the dockers
The union announces actions if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza




09/09/2025In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
2,912,943 TEUs were handled




09/09/2025Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, ship traffic could be the cause




09/09/2025The Dutch Damen will build 24 naval units for the British Serco
Green light for the bridge loan of 270 million euros to the shipbuilding company




09/09/2025Stena Line will buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
It handles traffic of rolling stock, bulk and various goods in the port of Liepaja




08/09/2025DP World will build and operate a container terminal in the new port area of Contrecœur in Montreal
It will become operational in 2030




08/09/2025Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon" class cruise ship
It will be delivered in 2027




08/09/2025Work has begun on the expansion of the Vienna South intermodal terminal
An increase of +44% in annual traffic capacity is expected




08/09/2025More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
This is revealed by a report by the World Shipping Council that highlights the security risks




08/09/2025In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded




05/09/2025In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
A decrease contained by the increase in oil traffic in the Vado roadstead. A -9.9% drop in ferries




05/09/2025Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%




05/09/2025In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%
Landings down by -1.3% and embarkations down by 5.4%




05/09/2025Trump appoints Laura DiBella as chairwoman of the Federal Maritime Commission
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been transmitted to the Senate




04/09/2025The High Fidelity product tanker rescues 38 migrants on a drifting rubber boat
Intervention south of the island of Crete




04/09/2025GES - RINA agreement for the construction of the prototype of a new hydrogen battery
The estimated life cycle exceeds 12,000 cycles, which is approximately 15-20 years of use




04/09/2025The start-up of the second phase of PSA's container terminal in the Port of Mumbai has been inaugurated
Annual traffic capacity will rise to 4.8 million TEUs




04/09/2025New Genoa dam, the variant approved to allow the work to be completed by the end of 2027
Phase A and Phase B works will be executed rather than sequentially




04/09/2025Raccomar Taranto, the regasification terminal would promote the relaunch of the port
Melucci: lifeline for the entire port system and for the economic activities of our city




03/09/2025Assiterminal, simplify and standardize the procedures for dredging for the recovery of the operational competitiveness of the ports
The association highlights the need to allow terminal operators to aggregate to self-produce energy from alternative sources




03/09/2025The conference "EU ETS - Prospects and opportunities for decarbonisation in the maritime sector" will be held in Palermo
It will be held on 18 and 19 September




02/09/2025Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
The section of the third LSS for Chantiers de l'Atlantique has been launched in Castellammare




02/09/2025In the US, there has been a cut in funding for projects for the development of wind energy in ports
Resources of 679 million dollars will be redistributed for port infrastructure modernizations




02/09/2025Joint venture of FS Logistix and Lineas for the management of the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
An increase in rail services between Antwerp and Milan is planned




02/09/2025Traffic of goods and cruises in the ports of eastern Sicily is up sharply
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded




01/09/2025From January 1, Kombiverkehr will operate PKV's intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg
It has a traffic capacity of about 200 thousand intermodal units per year




01/09/2025Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
A missile fell near the ship which was not damaged




01/09/2025Wallenius Marine and ABB form the Oversea joint venture
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the eponymous platform for improving fleet performance
FROM THE HOME PAGE
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hamburg
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%
Civitavecchia
Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.
ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
Haifa
The board of directors is evaluating other proposals
The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.
Rome
At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa
FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships
Washington
The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.
Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville
Seville/London
The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Dar es Salaam
The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority
Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.
Rome
Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.
The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing
Geneva
The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Miami
Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
Brussels
It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.
Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.
Venice
At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.
PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova
Padua
A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Copenhagen
Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions
Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA
Brussels
He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.
Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model
Seoul
Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes
Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.
Bern
Construction site completion at the end of 2029
In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%
La Defense
Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.
Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment
Trieste
Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years
WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships
Taipei
Charter of three additional vessels
The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports
Madrid
Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey
Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals
Casablanca/Valencia
Investment worth 80 million euros
Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia
Milan
The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet
MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships
Oslo
Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract
Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics
Milan
The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
Berlin
Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
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
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.
Rome
Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November
Hong Kong
In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%
Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities
Genoa
Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas
Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.
Naples
He is among the founders of the Malta International Shipowners' Association, of which he holds the position of vice-president.
Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
Genoa
Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas
ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Investment of approximately 175 million dollars
In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)
Singapore
Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%
GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.
Bari
The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily
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
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
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.
La Spezia
Appointment by decree of President Pisano
Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.
Genoa
It will be signed soon
Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.
Milan
The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.
138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.
Rome
Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain
The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.
La Spezia
The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned
Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment
Athens
$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months
GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo
Genoa
GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships
The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality
Livorno
Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere
Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.
Trieste/Milan
Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.
Livorno
The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received
The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.
Brussels/Rome
Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal
Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.
Genoa
Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti
Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics
Rome
Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations
The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.
Rome
Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"
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