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October 2025




31/10/2025Two class cruise ships "Musica" by MSC Cruises in renovation in Malta
The works at Palumbo Malta Shipyard include the creation of new suites




31/10/2025In the third trimester the traffic with foreign in the Chinese marine ports has reached a historical record
Maximum filling of containers




31/10/2025Increase of the semi-annual traffic of the goods in the Tuscan ports
In the first six months of the 2025 in Livorno has been recorded an increase of +2.0% and to Piombino of +4.9%




31/10/2025Kalmar stores the third quarter with a rise in financial results and a decline in orders
The contribution of the service segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales




31/10/2025COSCO strengthens its fleet for the transport of bulk with orders for 29 ships
Committed of the total value of over 1.7 billion dollars for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs




31/10/2025Concluded the ister of approval of the Plan Regulator of the port of Catania
By Sarcina: we will immediately start all the actions planned




30/10/2025Tito Vespasiani was appointed secretary general of the AdSP of the Western Ligurian Sea
Approved the forecast budget 2026 and the Triennial Operational Plan 2026-2028




30/10/2025Assiterminal, well the technical table on the crocieristico tourism
Important step - it has evidenced Cognolato - to valorize the territories and promote an integrated vision of the field




30/10/2025In the third trimester the revenues of COSCO Shipping Holdings are diminished of the -20,4%
The containerized cargos transported from the fleet of the Chinese group are increased of +4.9%




30/10/2025USA and China will suspend mutual taxes on their respective ships for a year
Reduction of duties introduced to strike Chinese exports in exchange for a tight Beijing struggle against fentanyl




30/10/2025Fincantieri, agreement for the development of the marine ecosystem of Saudi Arabia
He was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mining Resources of Riyadh




30/10/2025Intermodal transport operators and associations are urging the German government to take measures to save the sector
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB group




30/10/2025In the third quarter, CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0%
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers




30/10/2025COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenues
The July-September period was closed with a net profit of $99.2 million (-3.6%)




29/10/2025A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being defined
Rixi met with the Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping




29/10/2025Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
They will be used for civil uses in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors




29/10/2025Yang Ming signs contracts for six new 8,000 TEU container carriers
They will be taken delivery from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships




29/10/2025The Rijeka Gateway Terminal has been officially inaugurated
It is managed by the joint venture formed by APM Terminals and Enna Logic




29/10/2025The Management Committee of the Port Authority of the Southern Adriatic takes shape
The designations of some local administrations are still missing




29/10/2025New historical records of quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) were handled




29/10/2025Carole Montarsolo has been appointed General Manager of GNV Morocco
Know-how of over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area




29/10/2025The VIII Senate Commission approves the appointments of eight presidents of the Port Authority
The parliamentary process has been completed




29/10/2025CMA CGM - RSGT partnership to operate a new container terminal in the Port of Jeddah
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned




29/10/2025The stranding of a ship did not interrupt ship traffic in the Suez Canal
Accident to the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"




28/10/2025The duration of the concession to Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033




28/10/2025In the July-September period, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%




28/10/2025Royal Caribbean Cruises Achieves New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Good prospects also for the 2026 season




28/10/2025The latest quarterly financial performance of UPS is down
Revenues down by -3.7%




28/10/2025Cargo traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam was stable in the third quarter
The volume of container loads remains unchanged. Slight increase in bulk and decrease in rolling stock and conventional freight




28/10/2025Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of more than €1.6 billion (-5.0%)
The contribution of the Marine division was positive




28/10/2025Götz Becker has been appointed chairman of Interferry
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi




28/10/2025Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of the port of Karachi for its foreign trade
The establishment of a direct air link between the two nations is planned




28/10/2025Agreement between Accelleron and LAB021 in the field of digital solutions to increase the operational efficiency of fleets
The agreement includes the more than 700 ships that use the Vessellink ship management platform




27/10/2025The German rail freight transport association denounces the failure of the plan to expand the national railway network
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for roads




27/10/2025The 2026 budget of the Port Authority of the Sea of Sardinia has been approved
Among the objectives, the strengthening of the operational infrastructures on land and dredging




27/10/2025Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13 in Rome




27/10/2025The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed each other's taxes on ships from the USA and China
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for U.S. ships built in China




27/10/2025The ties between the shipbuilding industries of the USA and South Korea are further strengthened
Manufacturing cooperation agreement between HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries




27/10/2025In China, the baptism and delivery to the Grimaldi group of the PCTC Grande Melbourne
It has a capacity of 9,241 ceu




24/10/2025Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal of the port of Nador West Med
It will become operational in 2027




24/10/2025A new record in cruise traffic in Italian ports is expected in 2026
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report




24/10/2025SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of the capital to Onorato Armatori
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the opening of the investigation




24/10/2025The UIRR is disappointed by the intention of the European commissioners to withdraw the proposal to amend the directive on combined transport
The sector - underlines the association - needs framework legislation




24/10/2025Quarterly traffic growth of goods in the port of Barcelona. Drop in Algeciras
In the July-September period, percentage changes of +1.8% and -4.1% were recorded respectively




24/10/2025In Trieste, the relocation of the cruise terminal is hypothesized
Madriz (Trieste Passenger Terminal): ready to provide services wherever you choose to dock large ships




23/10/2025Fincantieri puts in water the first integrated system of underwater drones
Experienced at the Naval Centre of La Spezia




23/10/2025General States of the Logistics: renewed the alliance of the North West
Regions Liguria, Lombardy and Piedmont, MIT, RFI and Ferrovienord sign the agreement




23/10/2025Filt Cgil, the method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the holding of a preventive discussion




23/10/2025Sparks fly between Lega and Fratelli d'Italia over the appointments of the presidents of the Port System Authorities
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, relieving Giorgia Meloni of any responsibility




23/10/2025In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Decline in all the main product segments with the exception of liquid bulk




23/10/2025Konecranes, quarterly revenue down while orders grow
In the July-September period, orders were won for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)




23/10/2025GNV has taken delivery of the new GNV Virgo ro-pax in China
It is the first liquefied natural gas-powered ship in the company's fleet




23/10/2025At the Reefer Terminal in Vado Ligure a new maritime service for rolling stock with North Africa
Connection with the Libyan port of Misrata




23/10/2025In the third quarter, DSV reported a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%)
Revenues rose by +63.2% to a record level of 72 billion




23/10/2025Kuehne+Nagel announces a cost reduction program
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%




22/10/2025Cooperation agreement between Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping
The offer of more capacity and a wider and more efficient network of services to support Chinese exports is planned




22/10/2025The 2026 budget and the POT of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted
Piacenza: cold ironing is also important in order not to have to face very important sanctions




22/10/2025Fedespedi and Assiterminal ask the MIT for clarifications and changes to the regulation of truck waiting for loading and unloading
It generates application uncertainty and does not take into account the operational complexity of logistics nodes




22/10/2025Federlogistica, before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary
Falteri: no reform can work if it does not arise from a true, structured and continuous confrontation




22/10/2025In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
The volumes of container cargoes and dry bulk cargo are decreasing




21/10/2025Port of La Spezia, the first tests of the cold ironing system have been carried out at Molo Garibaldi
The transformer cabin on the quay has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"




21/10/2025ESPO calls for continued efforts for a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to the IMO
Urge the European Commission to address the negative impacts of the measures of the EU's regional approach




21/10/2025In the third quarter, freight traffic at the port of Antwerp-Bruges fell by -2.8%
In addition to bulk cargo, containers have also decreased




21/10/2025Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent the US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
The trade representative reiterates the accusations against Beijing after a confrontation with He Lifeng




21/10/2025Joint venture of Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics for car traffic in the Slovenian port
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent




20/10/2025Global Ports Holding has signed the contract for the management of the Casablanca cruise terminal
Agreement with a duration of 15 years with an option for a 20-year extension




20/10/2025Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will be refueled by renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Eight-year agreement with the Spanish Repsol




20/10/2025At LIUC a conference on returns in e-commerce
In the fashion sector, they account for more than 30% of online orders in Europe




20/10/2025Fincantieri-Defcomm agreement for the development of surface drones
Co-investment to accelerate industrialization




20/10/2025Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association
He took over from John Beckett




20/10/2025In September the containerized traffic in the port of Valencia is dropped of -11.6%
In the third trimester of the 2025 the total traffic of the goods is diminished of -3,2%




20/10/2025While for several voices the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework must be seized as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonization of shipping
IMarEST, there is now greater uncertainty about how and when to invest in new ships and fuels




20/10/2025In the third quarter, container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by +0.7%
Voids are growing. Full at disembarkation and embarkation down by -1.0% and -8.5%




17/10/2025Piacenza: the port of Gioia Tauro aims for seven million containers by 2029
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market




17/10/2025The IMO's MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the strategy for the decarbonisation of shipping by one year
Kazakhs (ICS): The industry needs clarity. T&E, there is a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year's time, will not enter into force before 2030




17/10/2025Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa
It will be weekly




17/10/2025Assocostieri urges to relaunch the competitiveness of the national bunkering sector
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating deposits for alternative fuels




17/10/2025The PSA Genova Pra' terminal is authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships at the same time
Yesterday the mooring of "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk", both ships of 20 thousand TEUs




17/10/2025ESPO, the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening military mobility and resilience is good
Mr Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text




17/10/2025From MIT the request for an agreement for Consalvo as president of the Port Authority of the Eastern Adriatic
Fedriga: the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement




17/10/2025Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tax benefits of the tonnage tax regime
Pico: for seafarers, the economic recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play




16/10/2025Salvini, the port reform aims to configure a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is planned




16/10/2025The Port of Los Angeles sets its own new all-time record for quarterly container traffic
The port authority is concerned about the effects of the new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes




16/10/2025P&O Maritime Logistics completes the acquisition of the controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals




16/10/2025Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal




16/10/2025A Norwegian delegation visits the Port Authority of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Discussion on development projects related to the theme of environmental sustainability




16/10/2025Strong growth in ABB's quarterly financial performance
In the July-September period, the value of new orders increased by +11.6%




16/10/2025HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
The ships will be taken delivery by April 2029




16/10/2025Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by the Egyptian Misr Tugboats Factory
They will be taken delivery in the first quarter of 2026




15/10/2025Filt Cgil, concerned for the pronunciation Tar on self-production in the port of Salerno
The union is said certain that the Authority of Harbour System of the Central Tyrrhenian will proceed to hold the sentence




15/10/2025In the third quarter, pirate attacks against ships grew by +37%
The Singapore Straits region continues to be at high risk




15/10/2025COSCO Shipping Ports sets its new quarterly container traffic record
In the July-September period, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)




15/10/2025In the third quarter, container traffic at the Port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2%
A drop of -16.3% recorded in September




15/10/2025Appointments of the presidents of the Port Authorities and port reform remain at stake, denounce the operators of the port of La Spezia
Heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by current legislation




15/10/2025In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship in the same shipyard cause 14 deaths
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"




14/10/2025Port of Civitavecchia, the members of the Partnership Body of the sea resource have been appointed
He will remain in office for four years




14/10/2025New record of quarterly container traffic handled by CMPort's port terminals
New highs recorded both in China and in foreign ports




14/10/2025CMA CGM will order six feeder container ships from Cochin Shipyard
A contract worth about 300 million dollars




14/10/2025In France, efficient solutions are being studied for the port launch of floating wind structures
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest




14/10/2025Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons




14/10/2025The South Korean Hanwha Ocean was involved in the trade war between the US and China
Beijing also countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group




14/10/2025In the third quarter, the Port of Singapore set a new all-time record for container traffic
However, this volume of loads decreased by -1.8% by weight




13/10/2025IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA opposed to binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
They ask that the focus be on creating favourable conditions for operators to use them




13/10/2025Support of green fuel producers for the IMO strategy to decarbonise shipping
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined




13/10/2025In August, cargo traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +2.5% thanks to the rise in bulk cargo
Miscellaneous goods down by -14.4%. Spediporto Conference




13/10/2025Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of the Young Shipowners Group of Confitarma
Vice-presidents are Chiara De Angelis, Andrea Cavo and Lorenzo d'Amico




13/10/2025In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
Only imported cargoes are decreasing




13/10/2025Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy of Forto
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market




13/10/2025The US threatens retaliation against states that vote in favor of the approval of the Net-Zero Framework
"Our fellow members of the IMO - warn Rubio, Wright and Duffy - should be warned"




13/10/2025DP World will build and operate a multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest




13/10/2025Wallenius Wilhelmsen, the new amount of US port taxes on car carriers is higher than expected
From tomorrow they will rise to $46 per net ton




13/10/2025The US USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment produced in China
Additional 100% fees on ship-to-shore port cranes




13/10/2025Confitarma, the Senate gives the green light to the simplification rules for the maritime transport sector
A rapid approval in the Chamber of Deputies is also hoped for




10/10/2025Applications for incentives for rail freight transport are underway
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus




10/10/2025Salvini reassures the port of Livorno about the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa
It will not be any one hundred million euros more - said the minister - that will block the development of the airport




10/10/2025The maritime, port and logistics sector asks MIT for clarification on the rule on waiting times for the loading and unloading of goods
A dialogue was requested to determine the identification of correct indications for the application of the law




10/10/2025Four icebreakers for the US Coast Guard will be built in Finland
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb




10/10/2025PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award
It was conferred by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore




10/10/2025Chinese taxes on US ships have been in force since 14 October
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be applied to Chinese ships calling at American ports




10/10/2025Marked reduction in quarterly sales of Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL
In the July-September period, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded




10/10/2025In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkey's ports grew by +4.6%
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a marked increase in containers (+32.2%)




10/10/2025The Navy ship Olterra has been launched in Genoa
It is the first military project carried out by the T. Mariotti shipyard




09/10/2025The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region has been launched in Palermo
Folgiero: relaunch of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan




09/10/2025ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for the approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonize a global industry




09/10/2025Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian shipping industry with support instruments appropriate to the sector
The public assembly of the Italian Confederation of Shipowners in Rome




09/10/2025In the third quarter, containers transported by OOCL ships grew by +0.7%
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues, which fell by -25.9%




09/10/2025In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded declines of -5.3% and -3.2%
Cruise passengers are growing




08/10/2025In the coming months, the new US tariffs will have a strong impact on container imports into the US
The forecasts of the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates




08/10/2025ZIM will not apply surcharges for the new US taxes on Chinese ships
The new American tariffs will come into force on October 14




08/10/2025Assologistica, the green light for the new regulation on pallet interchange is good
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber




08/10/2025Ready in two or three years with offshore wind power in the port of Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to about 50 million euros




08/10/2025In 2024, goods transported by rail by Spain's RENFE Mercancías fell by -12.0%
The year ended with a net loss of -€32.2 million




08/10/2025Germany's Helsing buys Blue Ocean Monitoring
The Australian company builds self-driving underwater units




08/10/2025In the Netherlands, a self-driving boat has been allowed to sail outside a demarcated area
The trial took place in the port of Rotterdam




08/10/2025ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
ABB Robotics employs around 7,000 people




07/10/2025Federlogistica invites you to accept and apply the rule on waiting times for heavy vehicles
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety and economic sustainability of road haulage companies




07/10/2025SAAM Towage will complete the acquisition of the entire capital of Colombia's Intertug
An agreement has been signed to obtain the remaining 30%




07/10/2025The decree that identifies the port of Taranto among the national hubs of offshore wind has been made official
Gugliotti: unlocks resources for the modernization and adaptation of port areas




07/10/2025One of the two seafarers injured on the ship attacked in the Gulf of Aden has died
Dominquez (IMO): firm condemnation for any kind of attack against ships




07/10/2025Ten European rail associations are calling for the acceleration of the completion of the TEN-T network
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted




07/10/2025Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport
At the center of the meeting, the realization of dredging in the port of Taranto




07/10/2025Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%




06/10/2025The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for the management of ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Investment of four million euros




06/10/2025Renewal of the concession to the Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
The shipbuilding plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters




06/10/2025Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died
He is one of the founders of Italo, Italy's first private operator on the high-speed rail network




06/10/2025Port of Salerno, work resumes for the completion of "Porta Ovest"
Cuccaro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea. Annunziata's resignation




03/10/2025In August, cargo traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Increase in bulk cargo. Miscellaneous goods are down




03/10/2025Federlogistica has set up its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain




03/10/2025Tomorrow the new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock




03/10/2025The refinancing of the capital structure of the Setramar group has been completed
Merli: a crucial step in our growth path




03/10/2025Liguori's appointment at the helm of the Port Authority of Trieste has been extended
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution




02/10/2025Agreement for the completion of the electrification works of the docks of the port of Gioia Tauro
The investment of 70 million euros to complete the project has been confirmed




02/10/2025Boluda buys Royal Boskalis' towing and rescue operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea
Transaction valued at $640 million




02/10/2025A delegation from Maersk at the container terminal of the Grendi group at the Canal Port of Cagliari
At the center of the discussion was the development of traffic to North Africa




02/10/2025ESPO urges IMO states to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards




02/10/2025The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal
Call for expressions of interest




01/10/2025Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as managing director for Italy
He will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport




01/10/2025In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global container shipping services network grew by +2.7%
The most marked growth in the PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)




01/10/2025GNV, the agreement with the Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is good
It only had as its object - the company specified - a temporary integration of the rates




01/10/2025Port of Livorno, protests over Gaza must not block the operation of the port
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels




01/10/2025Two days of work with ESPO on the Mediterranean and European ports in Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti




01/10/2025Agreement between Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil and military fields
The agreement will focus on the development of a new high-speed Fast Patrol Boat unit




01/10/2025ONE will not apply to the new US taxes on Chinese ships
They will be applied from 14 October




01/10/2025In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union
Estimated record value of 3.8 billion euros




01/10/2025Strikes and protest actions in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Request for information to prefects, Port System Authorities and Port Authorities




01/10/2025Danaos Corporation has ordered Dalian Shanhaiguan to build two 7,165 TEU containerships
They will be taken delivery in the third quarter of 2027




01/10/2025Ok to the renewal of the concession for the Genoa Port Terminal until 2054
The operating conditions of the terminal have been redefined by bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
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Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy
Cernobbio
Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.
Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia
Delta
The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai
Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.
Rome
The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work
Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships
Shanghai
The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%
Cairo
In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)
Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa
IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.
London
38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.
Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance
Brussels
The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.
The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain
Geneva
This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union
Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships
London
Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz
Riyadh
Bahri VLCC Sidr hit
Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Brussels
BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list
In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed
Balboa
The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.
Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.
Trieste/Kiel
The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions
Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG
Manila
The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa
EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia
Brussels
This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record
Anjra
Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
Hong Kong
The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.
G20 trade accelerates in second quarter
Paris
Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace
La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.
La Spezia
OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter
Hong Kong
The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)
Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.
Florence/Livorno
SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year
Bern
The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)
White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs
Washington
IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden
London/Riyadh/Southampton
The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.
CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port
Paris
The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
Beijing
In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%
Bremen
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships
Trieste
A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
The unit was forced to head towards Somalia
CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Hong Kong
The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
Hamburg
The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal
The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives
Rome
The goal is to improve efficiency, flexibility and sustainability
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.
Hong Kong
Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged
AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.
Genoa
The event will also host a rich program of conferences
Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector
Chieti
Illegal employment of non-EU workers
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore decreased by -4.9% in August
Singapore
In the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 30.7 million containers (+4.2%)
Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to jointly develop new international ship repair center in Cochin
Mumbai
An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Southampton
One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.
In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%
Ravenna
A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August
Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito
Rome
A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase
Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship
Papenburg
With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.
The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.
VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS
Hamburg
The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.
The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.
Genoa
More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far
ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations
Genoa
Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen
Genoa
Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August
Los Angeles
The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones
Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal
Sharjah/Bangkok
It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security
Abu Dhabi
Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world
Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia
Frankfurt am Main
The shares were acquired from the other 20 members
US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers
Tampa
Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island
Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund
Abu Dhabi
Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.
Milan
Construction of the wave barrier is underway
For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.
Balboa
Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.
Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba
Portoferraio
Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.
HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale
Seoul
It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company
Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop
Oslo
The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems
New drug seizure in the port of Livorno
Livorno
53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%
Brussels
Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively
A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.
Genoa
The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.
Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.
Ravenna
MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa
Genoa
The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa
Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship
London
The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.
The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.
Ravenna
Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st
MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste
Stockholm
The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.
Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
An accident also in the Indian Ocean
Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Taranto
The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment
Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested
Nicosia
Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.
Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026
Hong Kong
The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.
CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet
Hong Kong
Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%
In the first half of this year, China
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Hong Kong
Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)
In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%
Hong Kong
Net profit up 7.4%
Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025
Papenburg
The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros
Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September
Genoa
It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.
Genoa
The event will also host a rich program of conferences
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera
Trieste
The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.
Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.
La Spezia
The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route
MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan
Oslo
Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.
Schindellegi
Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958
In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)
Madrid
Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)
A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.
Livorno
It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals
Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini
Rome
Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport
Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins
Ravenna
The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%
Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.
Noise
An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th
Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe
Vilnius
It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
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