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15 September 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
TRADE
WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050
Geneva
The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements
SAFETY & SECURITY
One in ten containers is not up to standard
Washington
WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to bring back four services on the Suez Canal route
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean
PORTS
Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal
Lugano
The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Cavotec and EVIAS sign agreement for charging electric port vehicles on the move.
Stockholm
The Swedish company becomes the exclusive distributor and installer for the port sector of the French company's technologies
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd signs agreement with DP World to secure terminal capacity in Africa
Hamburg
The agreement concerns the ports of Dakar, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Banana and Maputo
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
SHIPPING
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
Sana'a/Hamburg
German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed
ACCIDENTS
New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone
PORTS
Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August
Long Beach
In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%
SHIPPING
WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods
Washington
Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk
SHIPPING
T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.
Brussels
If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
TRANSPORTATION
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
Bern
The road runs faster than the rail
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
TRADE
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
Geneva
The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.
PORTS
Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.
Bremen
It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.
PORTS
APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port
Copenhagen
Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built
COMPANIES
Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.
Genoa/Milan
The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity
SHIPPING
Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy
Cernobbio
Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.
SHIPYARDS
Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia
Delta
The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai
PORTS
Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.
Rome
The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work
SHIPYARDS
Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships
Shanghai
The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons
SHIPPING
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%
Cairo
In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa
SHIPPING
IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.
London
38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.
POLICY
Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance
Brussels
The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.
SHIPYARDS
The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain
Geneva
This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union
SHIPPING
Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships
London
ACCIDENTS
Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz
Riyadh
Bahri VLCC Sidr hit
SHIPYARDS
Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Brussels
BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list
PORTS
In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed
Balboa
The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.
Trieste/Kiel
The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions
PORTS
Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG
Manila
The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa
SHIPYARDS
EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia
Brussels
This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record
Anjra
Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
SHIPPING
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
Hong Kong
The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.
TRADE
G20 trade accelerates in second quarter
Paris
Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace
PORTS
La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.
La Spezia
SHIPPING
OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter
Hong Kong
The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)
PORTS
Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.
Florence/Livorno
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year
Bern
The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)
TRADE
White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs
Washington
ACCIDENTS
IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden
London/Riyadh/Southampton
The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.
PORTS
CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port
Paris
The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
PORTS
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
Beijing
In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%
Bremen
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships
Trieste
PIRACY
A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
The unit was forced to head towards Somalia
LAW
CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Hong Kong
The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.
PORTS
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
Hamburg
The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal
The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives
Rome
The goal is to improve efficiency, flexibility and sustainability
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.
Hong Kong
Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged
MEETINGS
AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.
Genoa
The event will also host a rich program of conferences
TRUCKING
Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector
Chieti
Illegal employment of non-EU workers
PORTS
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore decreased by -4.9% in August
Singapore
In the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 30.7 million containers (+4.2%)
SHIPYARDS
Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to jointly develop new international ship repair center in Cochin
Mumbai
ACCIDENTS
An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Southampton
One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.
PORTS
In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%
Ravenna
A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August
TRUCKING
Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito
Rome
A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship
Papenburg
With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.
CRUISES
The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS
Hamburg
The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.
Genoa
More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations
Genoa
PORTS
Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen
Genoa
Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August
Los Angeles
The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones
COMPANIES
Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal
Sharjah/Bangkok
It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
SAFETY & SECURITY
Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security
Abu Dhabi
Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia
Frankfurt am Main
The shares were acquired from the other 20 members
NEWS
US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers
Tampa
Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island
COMPANIES
Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund
Abu Dhabi
INFRASTRUCTURE
Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.
Milan
Construction of the wave barrier is underway
COMPANIES
For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.
Balboa
Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.
COMPANIES
Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba
Portoferraio
Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.
SHIPPING
HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale
Seoul
It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company
INDUSTRY
Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop
Oslo
The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems
NEWS
New drug seizure in the port of Livorno
Livorno
53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%
Brussels
Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively
PORTS
A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.
Genoa
The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.
PORTS
Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.
Ravenna
COMPANIES
MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa
Genoa
The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa
SHIPPING
Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship
London
The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.
PORTS
The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.
Ravenna
Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st
INDUSTRY
MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste
Stockholm
The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.
ACCIDENTS
Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
An accident also in the Indian Ocean
PORTS
Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Taranto
The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment
ACCIDENTS
Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested
Nicosia
Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.
INDUSTRY
Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026
Hong Kong
The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.
INDUSTRY
CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet
Hong Kong
Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%
In the first half of this year, China
COMPANIES
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Hong Kong
Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)
COMPANIES
In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%
Hong Kong
Net profit up 7.4%
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025
Papenburg
The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros
SHIPPING
Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September
Genoa
It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.
Genoa
The event will also host a rich program of conferences
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 File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPYARDS
The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera
Trieste
The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.
SHIPPING
Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.
La Spezia
The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route
SHIPPING
MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan
Oslo
MOURNING
Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.
Schindellegi
Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958
PORTS
In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)
Madrid
Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)
NEWS
A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.
Livorno
It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals
PORTS
Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini
Rome
Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport
PORTS
Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins
Ravenna
The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.
Noise
An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th
LOGISTICS
Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe
Vilnius
It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
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