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01 August 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
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
PORTS
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
SHIPPING
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
PORTS
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
SEAFARERS
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
SHIPPING
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
ACCIDENTS
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
ACCIDENTS
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
LAW
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
SHIPPING
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
COMPANIES
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
ACCIDENTS
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
LAW
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
CRUISES
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
PORTS
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
PORTS
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
PORTS
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
PORTS
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
SHIPPING
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
LOGISTICS
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
SHIPPING
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
INDUSTRY
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
MARITIME SERVICES
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
INDUSTRY
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
INSTITUTIONS
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
SHIPPING
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
PORTS
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
INDUSTRY
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
INDUSTRY
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
PORTS
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
PORTS
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PORTS
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
ASSOCIATIONS
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
INDUSTRY
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
ENVIRONMENT
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
PORTS
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
PORTS
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
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
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
INSURANCE
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
PORTS
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
SHIPPING
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
PORTS
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
SEAFARERS
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
SHIPYARDS
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
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