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12 July 2026 - Year XXX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
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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
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.
SHIPPING
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
PORTS
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
PORTS
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
PORTS
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
PORTS
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
PORTS
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
SHIPPING
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
SHIPPING
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
SHIPPING
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
SHIPPING
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
PORTS
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
ACCIDENTS
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
SHIPPING
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
SEAFARERS
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
PORTS
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
CRUISES
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
SHIPPING
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
SHIPPING
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
SHIPPING
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
CRUISES
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
SHIPPING
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ENVIRONMENT
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
COMPANIES
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
ASSOCIATIONS
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
ACCIDENTS
A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea
Odessa
One of the nine crew members died
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.
La Spezia
SHIPPING
Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.
Singapore
Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day
SHIPPING
Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it
Victoria
The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%
Paris
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.
SHIPPING
BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing
Copenhagen/London
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%
Genoa
The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.
SHIPPING
After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz
Naples
Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
SHIPPING
US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz
Islamabad/Tehran
Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters
PORTS
Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.
SHIPPING
Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.
Naples
Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.
PORTS
Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company
Rome
PORTS
DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi
Charlotte/Los Angeles
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.
SHIPPING
Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.
Rome
Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.
PORTS
US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network
Wellesley/New York/Montreal
It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA
PORTS
Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports
Constance
FEPORT urges it
PORTS
The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.
Measured
Project for a new bulk terminal
SHIPPING
Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
London
Call for an immediate cessation of attacks
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.
Long Beach
The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.
Bern
From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out
SHIPPING
So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago
Paris
AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Istanbul
The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers
PORTS
Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.
Taipei
At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs
NEWS
US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman
Tampa
The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
PORTS
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
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
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
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
INDUSTRY
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
PORTS
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
PORTS
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
FREIGHT TERMINALS
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
LOGISTICS
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
SHIPPING
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
LOGISTICS
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
INDUSTRY
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
SHIPPING
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
PORTS
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
PORTS
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
ENVIRONMENT
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
FINANCING
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
JOBS
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
SHIPPING
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
SHIP RECYCLING
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
PORTS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
SHIPPING
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
ASSOCIATIONS
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.
Bologna/Bentivoglio
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.
Milan/Trieste
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology
INDUSTRY
In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment
Rome
Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.
COMPANIES
RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment
Genoa
Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)
Piraeus
Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only
ASSOCIATIONS
The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.
Genoa
Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president
SHIPPING
Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.
Rome
Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels
PORTS
Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos
Marseille
The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders
INDUSTRY
Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard
San Vendemiano
One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division
MOURNING
Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.
Rome
He led the port authority for over eight years
SHIPPING
ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.
Singapore
In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona
PORTS
The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.
Suape
It will become operational in the second half of this year
PORTS
Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong
Singapore/Hong Kong
Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel
ASSOCIATIONS
Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers
Milan
Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents
MARITIME SERVICES
The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.
Savona
The certificate must be renewed every five years.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.
Hamburg/Monfalcone
With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%
Palermo
Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.
COMPETITION
The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.
Barcelona
Set a series of conditions
MEETINGS
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel
Trieste
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift
SHIPYARDS
Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector
London
Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.
Miami
Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers
PORTS
Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform
Rome
At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
PORTS
Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.
Venice
The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee
ASSOCIATIONS
The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators
Genoa
The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%
London
More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads
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