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November 2025




28/11/2025Due to the national strike of journalists proclaimed by the National Federation of the Italian Press, to which our editorial staff adheres, today no news will be published by our newspaper




27/11/2025Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, 2025 turned out to be a substantially positive year for Vado Gateway
Looking for opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets




27/11/2025In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
118 million tons of cargo handled




27/11/2025Shipowners, the new rules are very important for shipping companies and maritime work
Messina: this must be the kick-off, certainly not the final whistle of the match




27/11/2025Assologistica applauds the approval of the new regulations on pallet interchange
A potential saving of at least 70 million euros is estimated




27/11/2025Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee




27/11/2025Zanetti (Confitarma): with the Simplification decree, more modern tools are offered to our companies
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry




27/11/2025On 1 and 2 December in Genoa the Spediporto conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions"
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper




27/11/2025In the third quarter, the revenues of the Norwegian MPC Container Ships fell by -5.0%
Net income was $53.6 million (-15.8%)




27/11/2025Hiab buys Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of around 50 million euros




27/11/2025National Seafarers' Fund, the approval of the rules in the Chamber of Deputies is good
D'Amato: expected measures for our seafarers and for the competitiveness of the national fleet




27/11/2025Port of Genoa, potassium permanganate seized as part of the fight against drug trafficking
Operation by the Customs Agency of Monopolies and the Guardia di Finanza




26/11/2025The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
It will be carried out as part of the expansion project of the oil port




26/11/2025The Port of Rotterdam plans a terminal for the offshore wind sector
A public consultation has been launched




26/11/2025Fincantieri, orders for four frigates for the US Navy cancelled
Other orders are planned for the construction of new classes of naval units




26/11/2025Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships through Suez
The two companies emphasize that this route will be restored as soon as they deem it appropriate




26/11/2025ZIM is considering several proposals for the purchase of the company
The receipt of the offer presented by Glickman and Ungar has been confirmed




25/11/2025The Port Authority of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea discussed the new sustainability report with the port cluster
Gariglio announced the activation of the States General of the Ports




25/11/2025The Italian Academy of the Merchant Marine celebrates its first 20 years
In the period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated




25/11/2025Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
In October, transits remained unchanged. Growth of +16% is expected in November




25/11/2025After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
This was highlighted by the governor of the Murmansk region during a meeting with Putin




25/11/2025Crédit Agricole Italia has financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship of Grimaldi Euromed
A partnership between the shipping group and the banking institution has been activated
News from the Companies

25/11/2025Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping




24/11/2025Diana Shipping offers to acquire the entire share capital of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd
Planned investment of 758 million dollars for the remaining 85.2% of the capital




24/11/2025At the IMO assembly, Rixi is a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union's ETS
On Friday, the election of the new board of the International Maritime Organization




24/11/2025European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Upcoming measures have been announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation and technological leadership




24/11/2025Hapag-Lloyd expects the next +45% increase in the value of the surcharge for the EU ETS
The emissions trading system will enter into full force on January 1




24/11/2025Macquarie Asset Management presents an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Proposal worth $7.5 billion




24/11/2025The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and violation of sanctions starts today
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and expects a long legal battle




24/11/2025AD Ports Group has acquired 19.3% of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co
Bought the share of the Saudi Egyptian Investment Company




24/11/2025HMM orders the HD Hyundai Group to build eight 13,400 TEU containerships
Six will be made by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries




24/11/2025Ruote Libere, the new rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between customers and small carriers




21/11/2025Quarterly growth in the G20 economies' trade in goods in the July-September quarter
Exports and imports of services are also increasing




21/11/2025Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"




21/11/2025In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Traffic handled increased by +3.4%




21/11/2025Work is underway to increase the container traffic capacity of the port of Thessaloniki by 40%
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months




21/11/2025A preventive seizure of over 100 million euros has been ordered against Liberty Lines
The crimes of fraud against the State, corruption and fraud in the execution of a public service are hypothesized




21/11/2025The Trump administration presents a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields
The program includes areas of the outer continental shelf for about 514 million hectares




20/11/2025BLS Cargo is calling on Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on the players in the German railway infrastructure
The company denounces the serious situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested




20/11/2025Livorno trusts in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa
Salvetti: I asked how you intend to move forward for the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest




20/11/2025In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Volumes carried by the fleet down by -4.5%. The performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative




20/11/2025The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions on the port of Piraeus
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic




20/11/2025The procedure to request access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift contribution has been activated
Applications to be submitted by 17 December




19/11/2025Strong growth in the quarterly performance of the US cruise group Viking
The July-September period closed with a net profit of $514.0 million (+35.4%)




19/11/2025Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioLNG are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road transport
Cimenti: they guarantee economic competitiveness and reduction of emissions in the most difficult to decarbonise sectors




19/11/2025Concession to Fincantieri for additional areas in the port of Ancona
The company is committed to carrying out a program of modernization and development of the shipyard of the Doric port




19/11/2025Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is good, but perplexed by the absence of a discussion
We need - he underlined - discussion, vision and urgent interventions for the competitiveness of Italian ports




19/11/2025Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and now head of Fedit Servizi




19/11/2025In Switzerland, new measures to promote the transfer of goods from road to rail
They will be introduced to upgrade the new Alptransit transalpine railway and to encourage rail and intermodal transport




19/11/2025Slight decrease in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Containerized goods fell by -2.5% in both ports




19/11/2025In October, container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers are likely to see prices escalate in the coming months




19/11/2025Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the FTA will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators and companies
The tool - he highlighted - can make a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness




19/11/2025Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
The new "Cruises and passengers" Technical Commission has been established




19/11/2025Joint venture of HMM with BGN for the transportation of liquefied petroleum gas
The new company will lease two new VLGCs of 88,000 cubic meters




18/11/2025On Sunday, the expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year




18/11/2025Green light for the new site for the sediments deriving from the excavations in the Venice Lagoon
Gasparato: allows the maintenance of major navigation canals and supports commissioner and non-commissioner works




18/11/2025New upgrade in sight for the Greek shipyard of Eleusis
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation




18/11/2025Katoen Natie will acquire 80% of the French Bils-Deroo Solutions
The logistics company that has almost 1,500 employees




18/11/2025Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Revenues up by +1.8%




18/11/2025In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had marked a growth of +66%




17/11/2025APM Terminals will build and operate the Laldia Container Terminal at the Port of Chittagong
The 30-year concession contract has been signed




17/11/2025MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships in China
The contract unit price is $58 million




17/11/2025In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Container traffic is increasing thanks to the increase in transshipments




17/11/2025In October, the Port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tons of containerized goods (+1.0%)
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)




16/11/2025In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM revenues decreased by -11.3%
Record volumes of goods transported by the container carrier fleet




14/11/2025The EU will cancel the exemption from customs duties for goods valued at less than €150
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure enforceable as early as 2026




14/11/2025BIMCO, legal disputes risk hindering the progress of the ship recycling sector
In the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going ships will have to be scrapped, more than double those of the decade that is about to end




14/11/2025In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in the port of Koper fell by -4.9%
Growth of containers




14/11/2025In the third quarter, DHL Group revenues decreased by -2.3%
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)




14/11/2025Huge resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
A loan of about 1.35 billion euros has been approved




14/11/2025Fincantieri, agreement with KAYO for the construction and maintenance of military ships in Albania
The modernization of the Pashaliman shipyard, in Vlora, is planned




13/11/2025The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the project of the cruise port of Fiumicino undermines the foundations of the law on ports
The project - underlines Cruise Terminals International - will be a pillar of Fiumicino's sustainable development




13/11/2025HMM recorded a -23.8% drop in quarterly revenues
In the July-September period, the South Korean company's fleet transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)




13/11/2025In the third quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by -11.3%
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). In the period, the traffic handled by HHLA's port terminals grew by +4.5%




13/11/2025CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) will acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate




13/11/2025Salvini signs the appointment of eight other presidents of Port System Authorities
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of Consalvo as president of the Port Authority of the Eastern Adriatic




12/11/2025Evergreen orders 14 dual-fuel 14,000 TEU containerships
A series of orders were also placed for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port vehicles and for 90,500 containers




12/11/2025In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
In the period, revenues increased by +22%




12/11/2025MSC Cruises orders two more "World" class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Contract worth 3.5 billion euros. They will be taken delivery in 2030 and 2031




12/11/2025In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Passengers on scheduled services down by -1.5%. Cruise passengers +7.8%




12/11/2025The quarterly financial performance of Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL was negative
In the July-September period, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively




12/11/2025Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at the Canal Port of Cagliari




12/11/2025In the third quarter, the port terminals of Eurogate and Contship Italia handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Historical record of traffic in Wilhelmshaven




11/11/2025Global Ship Lease again reports record quarterly revenues
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized container ship market




11/11/2025In the July-September period, Finnlines' revenues grew by +3.2%
Record number of passengers embarked on ships in the fleet. Drop in goods




11/11/2025In the third quarter, the ports of Montenegro handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Growth of +80.0% in cargoes with Italy




11/11/2025In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
Growth of +6.9% in the port of Marina di Carrara




11/11/2025Svitzer acquires 66.6% of the Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
It has a fleet of about 35 tugs and 25 pilot boats




11/11/2025The Houthi militias announce the cessation of attacks against ships in the Red Sea
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Qassam Brigades of Hamas




10/11/2025In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Miscellaneous goods are increasing. Drop in bulk cargo




10/11/2025In Piombino the keel laying ceremony of the new oceanographic ship Arcadia
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti




10/11/2025The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget
An administration surplus of 32.2 million is expected




10/11/2025On November 19, the UNIPORT public assembly will be held in Rome
Among the topics at the center of the meeting was that of the project for the reform of the port system




10/11/2025Cruise passenger traffic in GPH terminals was stable in the summer quarter
1,503 stopovers (+9.6%) were recorded for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)




10/11/2025Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
It will take over the activities of the E.N.A. Shipping Agency




10/11/2025Fincantieri will build an ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Contract from NCLH worth between 500 million and one billion euros




10/11/2025Today Washington and Beijing suspended mutual measures against ships
The application of additional taxes has been postponed for a year




10/11/2025Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
In the July-September quarter, the Thai company's turnover fell by -14.3%




10/11/2025The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
On Saturday, the transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin"




07/11/2025Emissions from shipping in the EU have reached record levels, T&E reports
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels




07/11/2025In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Over 12 million tons handled




07/11/2025In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026




07/11/2025MSC includes calls in Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean




07/11/2025AD Ports will acquire 20% of Latakia International Container Terminal
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group




07/11/2025The Port Authority of Eastern Liguria approves the 2026 budget and the three-year planning
The decree for the start of work on the new high-voltage electricity network in the port of La Spezia has been signed




07/11/2025A new warehouse of SDC Servizio Doganale Containers has been inaugurated in Porto Marghera
It will be used for the storage and handling of goods at room temperature




07/11/2025Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels




07/11/2025Sea-Intelligence, marked deterioration of the westbound transatlantic shipping market
According to the company, the upcoming cancellation of many service departures is likely




06/11/2025Moby is putting five ferries up for sale at the base price of 229.9 million euros
A sale and lease-back agreement is expected for two of the ships




06/11/2025Decline in the quarterly financial results of d'Amico International Shipping
Mottola's Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid




06/11/2025The EU Parliament and Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport
Facilitations are provided for small and medium-sized enterprises




06/11/2025The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award on the Social Integration of Ports
Assoporti, received a special mention for the project on gender inequalities




06/11/2025ICTSI recorded record quarterly financial and operating performance
In the July-September period, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%




06/11/2025Denmark's DFDS will cut 400 jobs
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter




06/11/2025CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Lojistik
Operation worth 383 million dollars




06/11/2025In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decline in revenues of -17.4%
Volumes transported by container ships grew by +7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits brought by the VSA Gemini Cooperation




05/11/2025The House approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Plause of the Union Interposes




05/11/20251,100 cars of the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were disembarked in the port of Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA




05/11/2025Only one proposal was admitted to the competition for the construction of docking points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
It will now have to be developed by the proponent




05/11/2025Harren assigns a single brand to its companies in the heavy lift segment
The fleet of 80 ships will be operated under the single SAL brand




05/11/2025ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
CER applauds the measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail




05/11/2025Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute allowance applies only to waiting times
Ferrari: the Conference of Presidents of the Port Authorities could evaluate a sort of national program agreement




05/11/2025In the third quarter, Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by -2%
Net income was $280 million (+8%)




05/11/2025The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by ensuring the production of the necessary alternative fuels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready




05/11/2025In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
An increase of +10.6% in transits in September




04/11/2025The first freight train inaugurates Austria's new Koralm railway line
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic corridor




04/11/2025In the third quarter, cargo traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Cruise passengers up +8.8%. Drop of -2.7% in ferry passengers




04/11/2025ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Climate change is always the main priority for European ports




04/11/2025Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Drop in passengers embarked




04/11/2025Over 60 million euros from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rixi: let's make the use of European resources more effective and speed up the implementation of strategic works




04/11/2025The Italian De Wave Group buys the compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Pompili: our strategy is aimed at creating the national hub of the shipbuilding supply chain




04/11/2025Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona




04/11/2025CMA CGM will register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
The company will take delivery of them starting in 2026




04/11/2025In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues fell by -24%
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)




04/11/2025Stena Line buys the Finnish shipping company Wasaline
The ferry "Aurora Bothnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå




03/11/2025Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the Port of Ferrol
Concession contract with a duration of 30 years




03/11/2025In the July-September quarter, ship traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
In the first nine months of 2025, the decline was -4.7%




03/11/2025UPS has completed the acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars




03/11/2025New initiative by HD Hyundai, in partnership with Siemens, to revitalize the US shipbuilding industry
Newlight, RINA testing for the hydrogen retrofit of naval engines completed




03/11/2025The National Maritime Fund has organized a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centers
It will be held on December 3 in Rome




03/11/2025In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
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The reform that was supposed to reduce the fragmentation of ports
Taranto
From the transition from 24 Port Authorities to 15 AdSPs to the entry of Gallipoli into the Taranto system: Italy continues to add ports
The port of Genoa closed the third quarter with growth, while freight traffic remained stable in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Port of Ravenna, September slows down
Ravenna
In the first nine months of 2026, freight traffic remained above last year's levels
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Ankara
Bulk carrier passages halved in the third quarter. The decline in the Dardanelles was more moderate (-12.8%), while container ships held steady.
In the third quarter, Eurokai terminals handled a record traffic of 3.9 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In the first nine months of 2026 the total was over 11.3 million TEUs (+8.7%)
Maritime ETS: Brussels says the system is working. Ports fear traffic flight.
Brussels
The Commission's latest report for 2025 reports a 4% drop in emissions and compliance above 99%. However, it provides no new data on the risk of tax evasion.
Yang Ming's revenues grew by 52.4% in the third quarter
Keelung
A continuation of favorable conditions for shipping is expected in the latter part of 2026
US-China trade easing also involves ports and shipyards
Beijing
Beijing extends suspension of port charges on US vessels and investigation into the impact of the US measures on its maritime industry
Alfa Laval Acquires Navtor for $700 Million
Lund/Egersund
The Norwegian company providing digital solutions for shipping will be integrated into the Ocean division of the Swedish group
Boluda Towage acquires Dutch towing company Muller Dordrecht
Dordrecht/Valencia
It has a fleet of 16 tugboats and eight barges
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Cairo
Growth of +86.8% in tonnage and +94.1% in transit rights
Rail, space, and the environment are among the priorities emerging from meetings on the new Port Planning Scheme for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado.
Genoa
The first phase of the AdSP's listening process has concluded with 65 hearings and over 120 stakeholders involved.
Fincantieri signs agreements with JA Solutions, Navantia, and Naval Group
Paris
Intensive collaboration with the Danish company in the field of advanced modular and containerized systems for reconfigurable naval units
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Copenhagen
In the third quarter, volumes fell by -0.8%, but tariffs and congestion raised Ocean's EBIT to 2.6 billion
From Egypt to Morocco, passing through Gioia Tauro: does the ETS shift containers to non-EU ports?
Brussels
A study promoted by Assarmatori sees signs of transfer already underway and calls for corrections
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen records a third quarter with record revenues which, however, grow less than costs
Lysaker
Slight decrease in the volumes of vehicles transported by the fleet
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
Tardino appointed President of the ESPO Committee for the Outermost Regions and Islands
Palermo
In Brussels, Raffaele Fitto will discuss the strategic issues of Italian ports.
Denmark's DFDS posts record quarterly revenue
Copenhagen
In the period July-September the group's ships transported 10.1 million linear metres of rolling stock and 2.1 million passengers (-3.6%)
In Montenegrin ports, cargo volumes are decreasing while passengers are increasing.
Podgorica
Traffic with Italy is declining
Ansis Zeltins has been re-elected president of the European Sea Ports Organisation.
Brussels
The Icelandic Ports Association has joined ESPO
This year Blu Navy recorded a growth of +12% in passengers transported
Portoferraio
Transported vehicles also increased (+11%)
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Uiltrasporti, the Democratic Party's commitment to amendments for port and maritime work is welcomed.
Rome
It is the only political force - the union underlines - that has responded to our requests for a meeting so far.
In the first nine months of 2026, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +1.7%
Rome
The Bank of Italy's economic update on Calabria's economy
FS Engineering and Sogesid have signed an agreement to develop infrastructure projects in Italy and abroad.
Rome
National focus on port infrastructure, logistics systems, and mobility-related infrastructure
The Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has suspended the increases in maritime training center fees.
Rome
CONFORMAR and ANIFORMAR's request for precautionary measures has been granted. The hearing on the merits is scheduled for March 16.
Global Ship Lease revenues up 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026.
Athens
New $1 billion credit line to finance 15 new container ships
The Papagno Course at Assagenti has trained over a thousand young maritime agents and brokers
Genoa
It has been provided nationally since 2017
AIRIDEA, a new Genoa-Marseille air link with the support of Genova Industrie Navali
Genoa
Service designed to facilitate work-related travel between the two cities
Fincantieri and Republikorp form joint venture to strengthen Indonesia's shipbuilding industry.
Paris
The Propeller Club Port of Sardinia was established today in Cagliari
Genoa
It is the 27th Club of the national association which includes over 1,600 members
India's Adani Ports acquires Dutch terminal operator Evos
Ahmedabad/Amsterdam
Transaction worth 2.56 billion euros
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
Hamburg
Interferry's board of directors has been renewed.
Victoria
Appointments at the association's 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
DIS reports earnings growth in the third quarter of 2026
Luxembourg
After the boom in the second quarter, profitability remains at high levels
Arsenio Dominguez will continue to lead the IMO until the end of 2031.
London
The Council has decided. The appointment must be ratified by the assembly.
DHL grows in the third quarter, with Express and Forwarding driving revenue and profits.
Bonn
Revenue of 22.7 billion euros (+12.6%) and EBIT of 1.7 billion (+16.2%)
The EU General Court has annulled the withdrawal of recognition from the Russian naval register
Luxembourg
The investment ban and transaction ban remain in force
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
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FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
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 the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
››› 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
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
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Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
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