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03 April 2026 - Year XXX
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January 2026




30/01/2026Confitarma, the position of the Revenue Agency risks producing heavy repercussions on the employment of Italian seafarers
The consolidated application criteria adopted so far have been called into question - the Confederation denounced




30/01/2026Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
He takes over from the resigning Laghezza elected to the presidency of Confindustria La Spezia




30/01/2026A new harvest of historical records collected from Chinese ports
In 2025, seaports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)




30/01/2026The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona is underway
The Management Committee of the Port Authority approved the tender




30/01/2026PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling of the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
The company does not rule out the use of national and international legal actions




30/01/2026The act of appointment of Laura DiBella as president of FMC has been signed
His term of office will expire on 30 June 2028




30/01/2026Further decline in ONE's quarterly financial performance
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet is stable




30/01/2026Lukoil signs an agreement with the US Carlyle to sell the international assets of the Russian group
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control




30/01/2026The Supreme Court of Justice of Panama declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional
Last year, PPC's port terminals handled 3.9 million containers




29/01/2026Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships at Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
New orders are planned for ten new river vessels. Record financial year




29/01/2026In 2025, the Port of Singapore recorded record bunker supplies
PSA-MOL joint venture for the management of a new ro-ro terminal




29/01/2026The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation of the Japanese FLOWRA
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players




29/01/2026New orders to ABB in a quarter for the first time above ten billion dollars
Growth in demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors




29/01/2026In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
The Federal Maritime Commission has announced the results of an investigation




29/01/2026CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
It will be 75% and 25% owned respectively. The American company will invest $2.4 billion




28/01/2026CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will constitute a unique platform dedicated to fruit and vegetables and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Livorno Reefer will acquire a stake in CSC




28/01/2026German rail freight companies say no to a +37% increase in train path prices
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the charging system




28/01/2026Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
The company offers web platforms to support the ship chartering sector




28/01/2026FS Logistix increases the weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Two daily connections were made in each direction




28/01/2026Stena RoRo has ordered the construction of two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more units
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian company Naos




28/01/2026Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. will order four new 6,000 TEU containerships
The contract will include options for two additional vessels




28/01/2026In 2025, UPS revenues decreased by -2.6%
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded




28/01/2026ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
Those with no more than one potential negative indicator include the ten largest flag states by tonnage




27/01/2026Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
In 2025 there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)




27/01/2026In May, Mikhail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as Europe's leading provider of combined road/rail transport has been strengthened




27/01/2026The members of the Ravenna Sea Resource Partnership Body have been appointed
He will meet for the first time on February 4 and will remain in office for four years




27/01/2026Messina (Assarmatori): the MIT decree on cold ironing is good
A fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the docks is concretely usable




27/01/2026In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic at the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge fell by -4.9%
In the full year, the decline was -4.1%




27/01/2026In 2025, Spanish ports handled record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
New all-time highs also for conventional freight and passengers




27/01/2026Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program
Among the purposes, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies




27/01/2026Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Seven 5,900 TEU ships have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU ships from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding




27/01/2026First container transshipment operation in a port in Algeria
It took place on Sunday in the port of Djen Djen




26/01/2026The Federación de Estibadores Portuarios Argentinos threatens a strike in national ports
Action in support of workers in the port of Concepción del Uruguay




26/01/2026Truck drivers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and North Macedonia block the borders
One-week protest action against the EU's new entry/exit system




26/01/2026In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded




26/01/2026The resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region is threatened
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of military actions by the US and its allies in the region




26/01/2026Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
5,662,661 TEUs were handled




26/01/2026Fincantieri, an order of the Italian Navy for the enhancement of the cyber resilience of naval units
The ships will be equipped with technologies developed by e-phors




26/01/2026New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Last year, for the first time, more than 100 thousand ships passed




23/01/2026New plant in Charleston for the production and testing of power systems and marine propulsion
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo




23/01/2026Project for the strengthening of maritime-port cybersecurity
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea




23/01/2026New record of seafarers abandoned by shipowners
In 2025, 6,223 crew members of 410 ships were abandoned




23/01/2026In the last quarter of 2025, container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped by -10.6%
In the full year, a decrease of -0.6% was recorded




23/01/2026Two FMC commissioners are calling on the U.S. government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Requested the application of the provision aimed at preventing carriers of goods from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee




22/01/2026The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide economic support for rail manoeuvring in ports
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years




22/01/2026In the first six months of activity, InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
In 2026, 600 units are expected to be built in Bagnoli della Rosandra




22/01/2026The annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras is stable
A decrease of -6.2% in the weight of goods in containers was recorded




22/01/2026Ferretti, no to the conditional and partial voluntary takeover bid launched by the KKCG Maritime
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed




22/01/2026Shipping companies are urging additional incentives to accelerate the restoration of transits in the Suez Canal
The need to reduce insurance premiums for ships transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted




22/01/20263.1 million euros of regional surcharge to unpaid maritime state fees in Campania ports have been recovered
422 notices of formal notice to concessionaires found to be in default




21/01/2026Haropa Port sets a new container traffic record
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%




21/01/2026Decio Lucano, doyen of journalists who deal with shipping, has died
His adventures are countless, on paper, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"




21/01/2026In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado fell by -5.5%
The two airports recorded percentage changes of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively




21/01/2026Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric port tractors from Terberg
They will be used in the port of Nador West Med




21/01/2026A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina




21/01/2026Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka




21/01/2026EU ETS, Interferry asks to block the charge to pay 100% of emissions produced by ferries in 2026
The vast majority of maritime ETS revenues - denounces the association - are diverted to the national budgets of the member states




20/01/2026The new configuration of the network of services of Ocean Alliance confirms seven touched to the Italian ports
Two to the port of Genoa, two to that of Spezia and one port of call each to the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno




20/01/2026Last year, cargo traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Cruise passengers up +7%




20/01/2026AD Ports has bought the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga
Transaction worth €11.2 million




20/01/2026Last year, COSCO Shipping Ports' port terminals handled record container traffic
Growth of +6.2% over 2024




20/01/2026In 2025, the Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded




20/01/2026CMA CGM reports three services on the route that passes around the Cape of Good Hope
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain




19/01/2026HMM will introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 ships
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE




19/01/2026Two new rail connections with Germany from the Padua Interport
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia




19/01/2026Buffer areas to decongest the logistics system of the North West
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember - warns Palenzona - that the Italian system depends on road transport




19/01/2026Intersea has become the general agent in Italy of the Portuguese GS Lines
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa




19/01/2026In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
In the whole year, an increase of +4.9% was recorded




19/01/2026In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tons (+6%)




19/01/2026In the port of Brindisi, a ship from Russia was impounded
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation




16/01/2026The port of Civitavecchia has set a new record for annual cruise traffic
An increase of +5.4% in passengers in transit. Those at disembarkation and embarkation are stable




16/01/2026MSC and Qatari Maha are responsible for the development and management of the Libyan port of Misrata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is planned




16/01/2026FS Logistix is responsible for railway manoeuvres in area 6A of the port of Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used




16/01/2026F2i has been awarded the concession for the tourist port of Lavagna
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years




16/01/2026Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
The intent is to establish a proximity hub for local production activities




16/01/2026Eni, launch of the hull of the Coral North FLNG.
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique




16/01/2026The Greek Shipowners' Association urges the EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Travlos: Shipping is not a battlefield and should not be used as a means of political pressure




16/01/2026Call for expressions of interest for the renovation and operation of the cruise terminal of the Port of Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to finance the work in full




16/01/2026In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In the last quarter, a -43% drop in accidents was recorded




15/01/2026The Red Sea Container Terminal of the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals




15/01/2026Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard will build a shipyard in the Syrian port of Tartous
An investment of at least 190 million dollars is planned over five years




15/01/2026InRail will manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for one year
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company




15/01/2026The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear meters of rolling stock




15/01/2026Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired the entire control of Thermocar
The Genoese company operates in the logistics sector of temperature-controlled refrigerated containers




15/01/2026Maersk confirms the restoration of transits through the Suez Canal of the MECL service
The line connects India and the Middle East with the East Coast USA




15/01/2026In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Container handling up by +66%




15/01/2026Last year, container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -5.7%
In the fourth quarter alone, the decline was -8.0%




14/01/2026The Board of Directors of Genco has rejected the acquisition proposal made by Diana Shipping
However, the American company leaves a window open by admitting the validity of the merger




14/01/2026MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Italy-USA Dragon service
The Julian airport will be touched starting from the second half of February




14/01/2026CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
The line connects Turkey with the east coast of the USA




14/01/2026Last year, the port terminals of China's CMPort handled record container traffic
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% on 2024




14/01/2026De Wave Group has bought the French DL Services
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and in the supply of technical components and on-board spare parts




14/01/2026New intermodal connections between northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines




14/01/2026In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and in the group's foreign terminals




13/01/2026COSCO orders 12 new 18,000 TEU and six 3,000 TEU containerships
Orders worth 2.7 billion dollars to Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry




13/01/2026Last year, cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9%
Approximately 1.85 million passengers handled




13/01/2026The port of Trieste closes 2025 with a growth of +0.7% in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil
The port of Monfalcone handled over four million tons (+19.4%)




13/01/2026The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its own container traffic record
In 2025, the previous peak marked the previous year increased by +14%




13/01/2026Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Greater Manila
The ship has a total capacity of 9,241 ceu




13/01/2026In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Ferry passengers down by -3.6%




13/01/2026The Port of Singapore sets a new all-time record for container traffic
The port is confirmed as the world's second largest container port




13/01/2026Auction of the expedition cruise ship Exploris One
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members




13/01/2026SeaCube Container Leasing has bought Martin Container
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment




12/01/2026The volume of freight traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decrease in other types of loads




12/01/2026Pisano: the Simplified Logistics Zone has a great strategic value for the port of La Spezia
It is necessary - he highlighted - to continue efforts for the completion of the Pontremolese road




12/01/2026RINA and HPC have launched a project to promote "green" ports in the Caspian region
Five-year contract with the OSCE




12/01/2026Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit declines in revenues
In the fourth quarter alone, decreases of -25.8%, -30.2% and -19.6% respectively were recorded




12/01/2026Vard will build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros




12/01/2026In 2025, piracy acts against ships in Asia increased by +23%
The severity of accidents decreased




12/01/2026Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of the Florida International Terminal
Agreement to acquire 30% of the capital held by Agunsa USA




09/01/2026The PD accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and of putting the Port Authorities under commission
The MIT believes that the complaint is a baseless interpretation aimed only at fueling confusion and unjustified alarmism, but implicitly admits some responsibility of the government




09/01/2026Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have taken over the entire control of VCK Port Logistics
Get your hands on the only terminal in Amsterdam with "covered" berths capable of operating in all weather conditions




09/01/2026In the fourth quarter of 2025, the revenues generated by the OOCL's container fleet fell by -17.2%
Volumes transported increased by +0.8%




09/01/2026The transportation sector is entering a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process




09/01/2026On 19 January in Genoa a conference on the congestion of the logistics system of the North West
It will be held at the Sala della Trasparenza of the Liguria Region




09/01/2026The works for the widening of the access channel to the port of Livorno have been delivered
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters




09/01/2026TKMS makes a non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
The Kiel-based company builds military ships and luxury yachts




09/01/2026Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations about 1.5 billion euros




08/01/2026Seatrade acquires a strategic stake in JR Shipping
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organization




08/01/2026Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Installation at -2,150 meters




08/01/2026Funds to Spanish ports for their adaptation to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energies
Program worth a total of 212 million euros




08/01/2026CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel is once again fully Italian ownership
Giorgio and Mariano Blacks have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co




08/01/2026Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed
The new ships will be taken delivery later this year




08/01/2026In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed itself as the world's leading port for total freight traffic
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo handled. There were about 43 million containers




07/01/2026Medlog buys the intermodal Seaway's business of Australia
The transaction will be completed by the first quarter of this year




07/01/2026In 2025, the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Unprecedented volume of loads handled in the fourth quarter alone




07/01/2026MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for domestic ships, ports and port facilities
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training




07/01/2026The transfer of the sediments from dredging in the port of La Spezia to the new breakwater of Genoa has been approved
Ok to the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026




07/01/2026The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the AI-based consultancy of the Financial Times to understand which strategies, works and infrastructures to implement
Direct award with an estimated value of 140,000 euros




07/01/2026V.Group has bought Denmark's Njord
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonization




07/01/2026Port of Genoa, fire on board the Majestic ferry
Tamed with the intervention of the firefighting teams on board, the flames caused no injuries




05/01/2026COSCO will acquire control of the German logistics company Zippel
Agreement to acquire 80% of the capital




05/01/2026ABB will build shore power plants in three container terminals at the Port of Rotterdam
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships at the same time




05/01/2026Viasat will exit the capital of the British company Navarino
ICG will support the Tsikopoulos brothers in a reinvestment in the company




05/01/2026The Port of Colombo sets a new record for annual container traffic
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs an agreement with the French shipping group CMA CGM




05/01/2026In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships transited (-4.8%)




05/01/2026The government of Palau ensures the full operation of the Naval Register
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards




02/01/2026In the first nine months of 2025, goods transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
In the third quarter alone, growth of +4.9% was recorded
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Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Request for an extraordinary contribution for shipping companies in the form of a tax credit
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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Arrival ports by:
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London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
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 Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
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