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May 2026




29/05/2026In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%
Containers in the two ports amounted to 167,433 TEUs (-3.5%) and 101,509 TEUs (+7.8%) respectively




29/05/2026Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genoa
The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028




29/05/2026Kerdjoudj (Feport): with the revision of the EU ETS, allocate part of the revenues to ports
Exhortation to carefully assess the risk of relocation of transhipment traffic




29/05/2026The ferry Mega Serena has joined the fleet of Corsica Sardinia Ferries
It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles




29/05/2026In Marghera, the cutting of the first sheet metal of the Crystal Grace cruise ship
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in the spring of 2028




29/05/2026With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market
Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680 thousand TEUs




28/05/2026Port of Ortona, Palumbo Superyacht awarded an area of 13,048 square meters
Port Authority of the Central Adriatic, act of address for the issuance of the single SEZ authorization




28/05/2026The national contract for moorers and port boatmen has been renewed
Filt-Cgil, strengthens an indispensable regulatory system for the sector




28/05/2026Port of Livorno, two new warehouses of FHP MarterNeri inaugurated
Investment of more than 23 million euros




28/05/2026In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time record for container traffic
Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had been stable in 2024




28/05/2026The Committee of the Port Authority of the Center-North Tyrrhenian Sea resolves to close the state of crisis of the entity
Review of the Rome Cruise Terminal concession




28/05/2026New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains by FS Logistix and Van der Vlist
Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock




28/05/2026A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective
Among other things, clearer and more comparable tariffs are needed




28/05/2026Port of Naples, fire on board the GNV Phoenix ferry
Flames broke out in the interior rooms of deck 6 of the ship




28/05/2026Federlogistica calls for the introduction of corrections to the bill on port governance
Falteri: the new structure guarantees the Port Authorities adequate financial resources and effective operational tools




27/05/2026Latrofa chooses a person he trusts to lead an in-house company of the Lazio Port Authority
The new sole director - he remarked - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines




27/05/2026ESPO is once again calling for corrections to the EU ETS to ensure the competitiveness of European ports
The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted




27/05/2026In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%
Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)




27/05/2026In Switzerland, new measures have been taken to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag
A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owner company is based abroad




27/05/2026The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Port Authority of Sardinia has been approved
Green light from the Management Committee




27/05/2026Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have been completed
The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing on November 22 from the port of Guangzhou




27/05/2026The environmental assessment process of the San Antonio Outer Port project has been concluded
A public-private investment of 4.45 billion dollars is planned




27/05/2026The Viking Mira cruise ship has been delivered to the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers




26/05/2026In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)
Net profit up +30%




26/05/2026Mitigation of the growth of freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med
In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tons were handled (+3.2%)




26/05/2026Port of Marina di Carrara, the new railway bridge has been laid
Pisano: decisive turning point in the logistical organization of the port




26/05/2026In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic marked a cyclical growth of +5.3%
Exports and imports of services increased by +1.7% and +1.5% respectively




26/05/2026In April, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +2.6%
Import-export recorded an increase of +0.6%. Containers were 26.9 million (+4.8%)




26/05/2026Ports, freight terminals and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to trade to the East
This is the theme of the event to be held on Thursday in Venice




26/05/2026Estonian State Fleet orders an electrically powered ferry from the Polish shipyard Crist
Contract worth 49.93 million euros




25/05/2026Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport
Railway companies penalized by infrastructure interruptions




25/05/2026Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship
Axpo used the "Green Zeebrugge" barge




25/05/2026In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)
Cruise passengers down -18.4%




22/05/2026CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
Revenues were stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in the shipping sector




22/05/2026In April, container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by -2.5%
In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)




22/05/2026More record quarterly revenues for Global Ship Lease
Net profit down by -24.0%




22/05/2026International cooperation between Sardinian Port Authority and the port of Tanger Ville for luxury yachting
Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco




22/05/2026The US Supreme Court has reopened the case between Havana Docks and Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC
Lawsuit over the use of the docks of the port of Havana confiscated from the company by the Cuban government




21/05/2026The new International Safety Code for Autonomous Surface Ships has been adopted
It will come into force on July 1 and applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years




21/05/2026UIRR, combined road-rail transport shipments increased by +1.5% in 2025
The association underlined the disastrous effects on the sector of work on railway lines in Germany




21/05/2026The new medical-health first aid facility was inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro
Among the equipment, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance




21/05/2026From BPER a loan to Grimaldi Euromed for the modernization of the fleet
Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"




21/05/2026Agreement between Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies for the development of composite bulkheads for naval applications
Folgiero: We make it possible to develop lighter and more efficient units




21/05/2026ASRY and Priya Blue establish a ship recycling yard in Bahrain
A first ship destined to be dismantled has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation




21/05/2026Last month, container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell by -5.7%
In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%




21/05/2026SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from the Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard
They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons




20/05/2026Carta (Fermerci): urgent policies are needed to support railway companies
In 2025, rail cargo lost about 3.5%, in terms of trains/km




20/05/2026The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives
The arrest of Singapore's marketing director on April 14 in France has been announced




20/05/2026After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports a loss for the year
In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)




20/05/2026Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt
Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats




20/05/2026Agreement of the EU Parliament and Council on the agreement on duties between the European Union and the USA
An expiration clause and a suspension clause have been introduced




19/05/2026In April, container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +17.4%
Increase of +6.3% in the port of Algeciras




19/05/2026The government of Islamabad has approved the sale of 30% of the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation
The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also take over the management control of the PNSC




19/05/2026In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues
Pre-tax profit was €349 million (+4.2%)




19/05/2026The IMO reports a +17% increase in cases of maritime piracy in 2025
The most affected area is the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 accidents (+34%)




19/05/2026Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan shipping group Grimaldi
In the first quarter, about 20,000 were transported from China destined for the Italian market




19/05/2026SBB Cargo Switzerland is reorganising its network of wagonload transport services
A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is planned




19/05/2026Last year, cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record
With 1.51 million passengers, the growth was +4.1%




18/05/2026Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations of the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026
Mattioli: the economy of the sea is losing opportunities, opportunities and potential




18/05/2026After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown
This is revealed in the latest report of the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia




18/05/2026AD Ports will buy the German freight forwarding company MBS Logistics
The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide




18/05/2026An investment of 200 million dollars to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal in Pointe-Noire
Order three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC




18/05/2026The Spinelli group has joined the Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association
Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value




18/05/2026By the end of the year, the international tender for the new container terminal of the port of Klaipeda
It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs




18/05/2026Evergreen confirms the purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships
They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International




18/05/2026In the coming months, Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized maritime service on the Arctic route
The race ended with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company




18/05/2026Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for ocean shipments with Cuba
Decision after the expansion of US sanctions ordered by Trump




15/05/2026New alarm from the Maritime Union for the fate of the former ILVA ships
Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk




15/05/2026In the January-March period, cargo traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%
In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)




15/05/2026ITF calls on governments to dismantle the system of flags of convenience once and for all
It is - denounces the union - the rotten apple at the center of the exploitation of seafarers




15/05/2026Last chance to recognize some port tasks as strenuous and to establish the pension fund
Ancip, Assiterminal, Assologistica and Uniport are asking the government to exploit it
News from the Companies
15/05/2026International Shipping Community to Gather in Genoa for Two Days of Maritime Dialogue and Networking




14/05/2026Siemens will acquire the assets of the Italian MERMEC
The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera




14/05/2026Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola freight village
Economic and financial analysis of the Fedespedi Study Center on freight terminal management companies




14/05/2026Viking Holdings closed the first quarter with a net loss of -$54.2 million
Revenues up by +17.5%




14/05/2026Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports
The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, although more attenuated




14/05/2026Assarmatori denounces the exclusion of maritime transport from the Fuels-bis decree-law
Messina: the sector cannot be expected to absorb the impact of the fuel increase on its own




14/05/2026In the first quarter, Evergreen's revenues decreased by -21.3%
Operating result and net economic result fell by -69.5% and -68.8%




14/05/2026In the first three months of 2026, container traffic in Eurokai's port terminals grew by +8.9%
Increases of +12.7% in Germany and +7.8% in Italy. Drop off in the port of Tanger Med




14/05/2026Norovirus on the Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition cruise ship
French health authorities have authorized the unit to continue normal operations




13/05/2026The deterioration of the quarterly financial results of Yang Ming and WHL continues
In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -15.1% and -9.3% respectively




13/05/2026In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg fell by -2.0%
Containers amounted to two million TEUs (-1.6%)




13/05/2026HHLA recorded a -5.3% decrease in containers handled in the first quarter
Eijsink: An unusually harsh winter has significantly limited our daily operations




13/05/2026Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with a loss of EUR -218.6 million
Revenues down by -16.8%




13/05/2026In the first three months of 2026, HMM revenues decreased by -4.8%
A decrease of -7.9% in the container segment and growth of +20.1% in the bulk segment




12/05/2026In the first quarter of this year, Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals recorded record traffic
Almost five million passengers




12/05/2026Federconsumatori is asking the government for measures to mitigate the impact of the increase in the price of ferry tickets
Price increases are at +18% for the central weeks of August




12/05/2026In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado fell by -3.8%
In March, there was a decrease of -6.1%, with a sharp contraction of -15.0% in containerized cargo




12/05/2026Successful test for the use of HVO diesel for cruise ship propulsion
Experimentation conducted jointly by Eni and MSC Cruises




12/05/2026In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports grew by +14.6%
Monthly all-time high in March




12/05/2026MSC Technology Italy launches a plan for 200 new hires
MSC Cruises debuts in the Alaskan market




12/05/2026The Marche Region has approved the appointment of Carloni as president of the Port Authority of the Central Adriatic
The opinion of the Abruzzo regional council is awaited




12/05/2026Quarterly revenues of the Greek Danaos Corporation were stable
Two of the company's ships are still stranded in the Persian Gulf




12/05/2026In April, container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +5.7%
In the first three months of 2026, the Port of New York handled almost 2.2 million TEUs (-1.2%)




11/05/2026Cognolato was confirmed as president of Assiterminal
The new presidential committee and the board of directors were also elected




11/05/2026Fincantieri records a decline in revenues and new orders
The group's backlog reached a record value of €74.2 billion




11/05/2026Gioia Tauro is in second place in the ranking of the main Italian ports, surpassing Genoa
Trieste confirms itself at the top of the standings




11/05/2026In the first quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +0.8%
The growth was determined by the entry into operation of the regasification terminal




11/05/2026In the first three months of 2026, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +11.5%
In March alone, growth was +11.2%




11/05/2026In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.9%
Ferry passengers (+7.6%) and cruise passengers (+54.2%) are on the rise




08/05/2026With the latest version of the bill on ports, the task of finding resources for the Ports of Italy is offloaded to the Port Authorities
This was stated by the vice-president of the Democratic Party group in the Chamber, Valentina Ghio




08/05/2026U.S. government initiative to introduce nuclear energy into large-scale shipping
Proposals for the development of a mini-reactor model were solicited




08/05/2026MSC introduces calls in Naples and Malaga in the Dragon service
Cancellations at the port of Gioia Tauro




08/05/2026The Hondius will arrive on Sunday in front of the port of Granadilla (Tenerife)
Passengers will be taken by sea to the airport for their return home




07/05/2026The board of the National Maritime Fund has been renewed
He will remain in office for three years




07/05/2026Network contract for the joint development of intermodal services in Emilia-Romagna
It was signed by Interporto Bologna, Dinazzano Po S, SAPIR and Rail Traction Company




07/05/2026The Carnival Group moves its registered office from the Republic of Panama to Bermuda
Abandonment of the dual listed company with the creation of Carnival Corporation Ltd




07/05/2026The regulatory proposal on port governance passed through the Quirinale downsizes the Ports of Italy
The political role in identifying the strategic infrastructures of the port sector to be built as a priority has also been attenuated




07/05/2026New quarterly record for ship traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
The transits of all the main types of ships are growing




07/05/2026The first quarterly report of d'Amico International Shipping was positive
The company benefited from the effects of geopolitical tensions




07/05/2026Messina (Assarmatori): European technocracy appears inflexible on the EU ETS
A significant improvement in these policies is necessary




07/05/2026In the first quarter, Maersk's financial results were still affected by the negative phase of containerized shipping
Positive performance in the port terminal segment and in the other logistics segment




06/05/2026Two orientation events in Livorno and Naples to present the ITS Purser course
Meetings scheduled by the Italian Academy of the Merchant Marine with the Grimaldi group




06/05/2026The bow section of the Explora V was launched in Palermo
Fincantieri will deliver the cruise ship to Explora Journeys in 2027




06/05/2026Global Ports Holding would like to expand its cruise terminal network to Alaska
A proposal to manage the cruise pier of Port Chilkoot, in Haines, is being defined




06/05/2026The president of the Port Authority of the Eastern Adriatic is the new president of Trieste Terminal Passeggeri
He takes over from Gianluca Madriz




06/05/2026CMA CGM plans to acquire 34.34% of the share capital of Luka Rijeka
The stake is in the hands of Port Acquisitions of the Czech group CE Industries




06/05/2026Port of Olbia, work has begun to restore the seabed in the access channel to the White Island
The aim is to let large cruise ships enter safely




06/05/2026Damen will rehabilitate and operate the Dakar Ship Repair Yard
20-year contract with the Société des Infrastructures de Réparation Navale




06/05/2026Savino Del Bene has acquired three companies from Spain's Grupo Marítima Sureste
The agreement concerns Marítima Sureste Shipping, Marítima Sureste Spain and Transportes Gaypemar




06/05/2026Fim-Cisl, positive outcome of the meeting with Fincantieri on the prospects of the Muggiano shipyard
The investments announced by the management - the union noted - are going in the right direction




05/05/2026ECSA, the shipping sector is a geopolitical resource for Europe
Study on the sector, which generates 148.7 billion euros of direct economic impact




05/05/2026Marabello new secretary general of the Port System Authority of the Strait
The appointment has a duration of four years




05/05/2026Rising energy costs weigh on Finnlines' latest quarterly income statement
Doepel: burdens also weighed down by the application of the EU ETS




05/05/2026The heavy lift ship HMM Namu near the Strait of Hormuz was hit
The accident caused no casualties




05/05/2026Deterioration in DFDS' quarterly financial performance
The rolling stock transported by the fleet is growing. A -18% drop in passengers




05/05/2026The EPP Group in the European Parliament stresses the urgency of preventing foreign states from controlling EU ports
We are allowing foreign states - it is denounced - to hold the keys to the entrance doors to our economies




05/05/2026Kalmar reports a quarterly decline in new orders
In the January-March period, revenues increased by +5%




05/05/2026From 21 to 23 May in Ravenna will be held "Deportibus - The Festival of ports that connect the world"
Three days of round tables, conferences, interviews, meetings and shows to tell the story of the port




05/05/2026Sick people on board the Hondius cruise ship will be evacuated by air ambulances
Possible resumption of navigation to Las Palmas or Tenerife




04/05/2026Job start-ups for the port companies of Trieste and Monfalcone are growing
Delivery of an identification plaque




04/05/2026In the January-March quarter, maritime traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +4.8%
Cargo traffic in the ports of the Central American nation is stable




04/05/2026In the first quarter of 2026, ship traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -1.7%
2,169 tankers (-1.9%) and 7,026 other ships (-1.6%) transited




04/05/2026New record of passengers embarked on NCLH group cruise ships in one quarter
The US group recorded a weakening of demand




04/05/2026In the first quarter of 2026, Costamare's revenues decreased by -5.3%
Orders have been confirmed for 12 new 9,200 TEU and four 3,100 TEU ships




04/05/2026ICTSI records new quarterly financial and operating records
The results benefited from the contribution of the new BACT and DGT terminals




04/05/2026MSC will operate a service between the Red Sea and Northern Europe via the Suez Canal
Truck and feeder connections with the ports of the Persian Gulf are planned




04/05/2026A serious viral epidemic causes the death of three passengers of the Hondius cruise ship
A quarter is hospitalized in intensive care in Johannesburg




04/05/2026The first batch of cold ironing works in the port of La Spezia has been awarded
The total investment is equal to 41 million euros




04/05/2026The vote on the IMO's Net-Zero Framework is postponed again
A new session of the MEPC is scheduled for December. Klann (T&E): IMO cannot allow postponements to become the new normal




04/05/2026In the first quarter of 2026, Konecranes' revenue fell by -7.7%
The value of new orders acquired in the period remained unchanged
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
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%
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
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.
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
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
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.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
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
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
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
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
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.
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
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
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
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
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
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
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
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Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
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
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
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.
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
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
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.
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
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
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
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
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.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
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
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
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
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
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
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
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
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.
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
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
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
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
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