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12 November 2026 - Year XXX
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June 2026




30/06/2026A workshop on cold ironing and risks and related insurance solutions in London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): an effective infrastructure must take account of the legal and insurance aspects




30/06/2026Fincantieri, agreement in Albania for training in shipbuilding
Development of skills for the growth of the new naval industrial pole of Pashaliman




30/06/2026Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of framing the Ports of Italy, as proposed by the government, the Italian harbour system and the Community law
The positions on the Ddl of the Customs and Monopolies Agency and Confcommercio




30/06/2026Reorganization of the areas to service the traffic ro-pax in the port of Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central ledge or along the lever




30/06/2026In May the traffic of the goods in the Chinese marine ports is dropped of -0.4%
The container has been pairs to 27,5 million teu (+2.9%)




30/06/2026Maersk retouchs the forecast for the annual exercise 2026
Prosecution of the increase of the demand for containerized marine transport and increase of the spot hires




30/06/2026Avviato the administrative iter of the new Portuale Town development plan of Augusta
Di Sarcina: start the requests for opinion for Ministry, Region and Municipality and the procedure VAS




30/06/2026TiL (group MSC) acquires 49% of the Indian port of Vizhinjam
The share was ceded by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion




29/06/2026The road is free to rent the railway maneuver service in the ports of Savona and I go
New parking area for the road haulage in the port of Genoa




29/06/2026Wednesday in Naples will hold the assembly of the Association of Italian Ports
At the center of the works the comparison on the reform of harbour governance




29/06/2026Registration to the freshmen of seafarers open to foreign citizens outside the Community resident in Italy
Vidotto (Fondazione Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile): a step of civilization




29/06/2026It anticipates an acceleration of the plan to build a ship yard in the port of Tartous
Meeting between a delegation of the Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leadership of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs




29/06/2026Porto di Gioia Tauro, completed the works to reactivate the activities of alaggio and varo
These operations were firm since 2024




29/06/2026Hanseatic Global Terminals (group Hapag-Lloyd) will acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
The German shipowning group will also increase its participation in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance




29/06/2026The first July in Genoa the conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: the role of the maritime economy"
It is organized by Fondazione Casa America ETS and the AdSP of western Liguria




29/06/2026The Spanish shipowners ask that the entrances of the EU ETS marine are reinvested in the shipping
Boluda: by 2030 Spanish companies will pour over five billion euros into the system




29/06/2026Spezia among the Italian ports that increase their connections to the containerized marine lines
Among the other main national ports of call, lose connections Vado Ligure and Ravenna




26/06/2026In Spain allocated 11.8 million euros of eco-incentives for the use of the highways of the sea
Subsidized 163.672 shipments made by 32 companies




26/06/2026ABB signed an agreement to buy the Norwegian ship automation company Høglund
Currently the integrated automation system of the company of Tønsberg is installed on more than 600 ships




26/06/2026Porto di Gioia Tauro, started the race for the requalification of the docks ro-ro
Of the value of 5.6 million euros, the works will have a duration of 210 days




26/06/2026Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its own strategies
The aim is to increase services and make existing services more efficient




26/06/2026The Middle Eastern States of the Gulf Cooperation Council call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Rejected any toll, fee or attempt to exercise control over the Strait




26/06/2026Four pre-qualified subjects for the concession of the goods terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
It is APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK




26/06/2026The IMO suspends the operations of evacuation of the ships waiting to pass in the Strait of Hormuz
Evergreen specifies that its portacontainer was hit while following the recommended route from the UKMTO




25/06/2026New attack on a ship in transit in the Strait of Hormuz
The Ever Lovely portacontainer was hit by a bullet at the Oman coast




25/06/2026An annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferries is expected in the Adriatic
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025




25/06/2026PSA Padova has been established for the development and management of the Padua intermodal terminal
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan




25/06/2026In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force, which makes it mandatory to report boxes lost at sea




25/06/2026The latest report by BIMCO and ICS on the maritime workforce raises the alarm about the shortage of officers
In 2026, there is a shortage of 39,100 STCW-certified officers




25/06/2026Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Giachero: The opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people




25/06/2026On July 3rd the assembly of Federaagenti will be held in Civitavecchia
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but on the challenges of Italian ports




25/06/2026In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Annual revenues down by -8.3%




25/06/2026HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Investment of about 1.1 billion dollars




25/06/2026Arcese, Conti and Cosulich set up a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Initiative serving mainly Chinese and Asian automotive brands




25/06/2026MPC Container Ships bought four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024
Investment of 340 million dollars




25/06/2026FedEx reports record quarterly and annual revenues
In fiscal 2026, a total of $94.7 billion (+7.7%)




24/06/2026Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Lillelund (Allianz Commercial): we have gone from decades of relative stability to an increasingly complex and volatile context




24/06/2026MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two in option
The companies were confident that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks




24/06/2026The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one perplexity
Costa: the absence of infrastructural planning cannot be solved with a Spa




24/06/2026Evergreen buys 140,500 new containers in China
Investments totaling $358.9 million




24/06/2026The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow
In the second quarter of 2026 it was 290.0 (+2.3%)




24/06/2026AD Ports has completed the acquisition of 81% of the capital of Global Feeder Shipping
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers




23/06/2026A plan has been defined for the evacuation of ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry




23/06/2026Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial ships
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG carriers have passed into the Persian Gulf




23/06/2026The Carnival cruise group reports record revenues for the March-May quarter
Fuel costs rise to levels close to the record levels of 2022




23/06/2026Memorandum of understanding for the start of the use of drones in the port of Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of the U-Space




23/06/2026ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels




23/06/2026Saipem, new offshore contract in Angola worth one billion dollars
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project




23/06/2026Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to the decarbonization of shipping
This is highlighted by a new study by the Global Maritime Forum




22/06/2026A new offer by AD Ports to gain control of the Egyptian ALCN has been rejected
A new proposal worth about $580 million has been presented




22/06/2026John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
He takes over from Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term




22/06/2026Port of Ancona, dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22
About six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed




22/06/2026In the Black Sea, a ship was hit by a drone
One of the nine crew members died




22/06/2026Confitarma, clarifications on the management of waste collection from ships are good
The need for a homogeneous application of the legislation throughout the national territory was highlighted




19/06/2026The Tuscany Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with the co-investor Coopfond




19/06/2026Fit-Cisl, recognizing port work as exhausting is a priority
Loaf: this is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice




19/06/2026Port of La Spezia, dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins
The decree assigning the negotiated procedure for the stipulation of the framework agreement was signed today




19/06/2026Hupac increases the weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four
Two additional departures of the intermodal service have been introduced




19/06/2026Interferry calls on the EU to apply the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it
The upcoming high summer season - denounced the association - risks suffering serious inconveniences




19/06/2026From July, the amount of the tariff for ship transit in the Turkish straits will rise by +14.9%
It will be raised to $6.70 per net ton




19/06/2026Yesterday, 25 ships transited through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18
Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day




19/06/2026In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%
Various goods and dry bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo is stable




19/06/2026Fincantieri - Republikorp agreement for the construction of multi-role military ships in Indonesia
The establishment of a joint venture is planned




18/06/2026Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
It has been published by ECSA and ICS




18/06/2026The 2026-2028 POT of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas has been approved
Ok also to the change in the 2026 budget and the update of the Port's Staff Plan




18/06/2026BIMCO and Intertanko point out that there are still considerable risks for the Hormuz crossing
Both associations highlighted the need to demine and restore the route of the Traffic Separation Scheme




18/06/2026After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino crossed Hormuz
Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran




18/06/2026In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%
The Board of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority has been renewed




18/06/2026Autonomous navigation, agreement between ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI and AVIKUS
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions




18/06/2026Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
The energy transition of the maritime industry, maritime education and training will be discussed




18/06/2026The US-Iran agreement has been signed, which provides for the restoration of naval traffic through Hormuz
Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters




17/06/2026Confitarma, no to any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz
Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation




17/06/2026The Municipality of Bologna is re-examining the divestment of its shareholding in Interporto Bologna
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the freight village




17/06/2026Assocostieri, the reform of port governance should take into account the specificity of strategic energy infrastructures in ports
Soria: proceed in harmony with energy security and decarbonization goals




17/06/2026Eni - Fincantieri agreement for the enhancement of innovative technologies for underwater monitoring
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology




17/06/2026RT&L has teamed up with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen the project cargo segment
Bizzarri: the sector is characterized by wide margins of development and profitability




17/06/2026In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11%, driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment
Amadei (Federchimica's LNG Group): using ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and the spread of less carbon-intensive fuels




17/06/2026Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports was 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)
Freight volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter alone




17/06/2026The board and governing body of the International Center for Container Studies have been renewed
Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president




17/06/2026Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the Port Authorities to finance the new Spa
The federation of shipping agents promotes the government bill on port governance with reservations




17/06/2026DP World is in talks to build a container terminal in the Texas port of Corpus Christi
Last month, container traffic in the Port of Los Angeles grew by +17.2%




16/06/2026Catani (GNV): allocate the proceeds of the ETS to the development of the production chains of synthetic fuels
Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels




16/06/2026A consultation on plans to expand the port areas of Fos has been launched
The aim is to involve residents and local stakeholders




16/06/2026Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize shipping
Messina: a return to normality in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate




16/06/2026Somec, contracts with a Finnish shipyard worth 60 million euros
One of the most articulated interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division




15/06/2026The US company Enstructure buys the network of American port terminals from Logistec
It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA




15/06/2026The Port Authority of Antwerp-Bruges will collaborate in the development of the Port of Misrata
Project for a new bulk terminal




15/06/2026Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has died
He led the port authority for over eight years




15/06/2026ONE will remove stopovers in Greece and Turkey from the Adriatic Service 1
In Italy, it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona




15/06/2026Use the revision of the Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports
FEPORT urges it




15/06/2026The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated
It will become operational in the second half of this year




15/06/2026Container traffic grew in the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong in May
In Singapore, a record for bunkering of liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel




15/06/2026Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombard Association of Freight Forwarders and Road Hauliers
Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents




15/06/2026Last month, container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by +31.7%
The total volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026




12/06/2026The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of mooring competence
The certificate must be renewed every five years




12/06/2026Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
Exhortation to cease attacks immediately




12/06/2026Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises
With a gross tonnage of about 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of about 4,000 passengers




12/06/2026In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%
Drop also in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani and Licata. Increases in Porto Empedocle and Gela




12/06/2026The Swiss Federal Council is proposing the extension of the contributions to rail freight transport across the Alps to 2035
From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be disbursed




12/06/2026So far, the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago
AXSMarine, no sign of a lasting reopening of the Strait of Hormuz




12/06/2026Not definitive ok from the Antitrust Authority to the acquisition of activities and assets of Armas by Baleària
A series of conditions have been imposed




12/06/2026In the period 2027-2031, investments in Taiwanese ports of $1.8 billion are planned
At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic of 15.5 million TEUs is expected




11/06/2026Global Ports Holding in talks for the management of the cruise port of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Currently, the terminal records an annual traffic of about 200 thousand passengers




11/06/2026Assarmatori's annual meeting will be held in Rome on Tuesday
The theme of the event is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark"




11/06/2026U.S. forces hit a third ship in the Gulf of Oman
The "Jalveer" would have a cargo of Iranian oil on board




11/06/2026VARD will build a new generation fishing vessel
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift




11/06/2026Concentration in the UK shipbuilding industry
Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)




11/06/2026ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform
The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new governance process of European railway capacity




11/06/2026Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of the new Legend of the Seas cruise ship
Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers




10/06/2026The U.S. Central Command claims responsibility for the attack on the product tanker Settebello
Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization




10/06/2026Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform
At the center of the critical issues highlighted - confirms the Filt-Cgil - there is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa




10/06/2026Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the Lagoon
The Strategic System Planning Document has been approved by the Management Committee of the Port Network Authority




10/06/2026In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia fell by -1.0%
Cruise passengers up +32.1%




10/06/2026A product tanker hit in the Strait of Hormuz region
A seafarer was injured. Two other crew members are missing




10/06/2026Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route
Sea-Intelligence, an additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs has been introduced




10/06/2026The Spinelli group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators
The company and Assiterminal have expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important associative partnership




10/06/2026In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%
A more pronounced decrease (-6.8%) in loading loads




10/06/2026A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden
Exchange of gunfire with the security team on board the ship




09/06/2026The capture and storage of CO2 on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonization of shipping
This is underlined by a report commissioned by the ICS to Lloyd's Register Advisory




09/06/2026Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Automotive Logistics Association
Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president




09/06/2026ESPO is fully supporting the EU Council conclusions on the maritime industrial strategy
The central role of ports has been confirmed




09/06/2026Port of Genoa, a tugboat stopped for irregularities on nitrogen oxide emissions
The boat is used for the construction of the new breakwater




09/06/2026The Antitrust Authority has given the green light to the acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio by the Messina group
The AGCM also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the activities of the Asso group in the ship maintenance and repair sector (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE)




09/06/2026Increases in tariffs for the transit of ships in the Suez Canal are in sight
They will be applied from 15 July. Excluding passenger ships




08/06/2026The EU Council welcomes many of the requests made by the associations of the European maritime-portal cluster
However, the text necessarily postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives




08/06/2026ESPO calls for a proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports
Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated in a timely manner in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances




08/06/2026Rixi: it is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports
We need - the deputy minister points out - incentives and flexibility, not new constraints




08/06/2026In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%
An increase of +2.5% is expected in May




08/06/2026In 2027, Sallaum Lines will activate a dedicated China-Europe service
Two new 7,400 ceu PCTCs were taken over




08/06/2026The Houthis threaten a resumption of attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea
A total ban on navigation has been proclaimed for all ships attributable to Israeli interests




05/06/2026On June 12 in Naples an initiative of the Filt Cgil on governance in the port
Discussion on the logistical, industrial and infrastructural development of ports




05/06/2026World trade in goods may start to slow down
This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO's Goods Trade Barometer




05/06/2026The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa
Paroli: the work now allows about 900-1,000 heavy vehicles a day to directly access the operational areas of the port




05/06/2026A naval drone was found in the Romanian port of Constanta
The bomb self-destructed without causing casualties




05/06/2026Approval in principle to HJSC for the construction of 10,000 TEU biofuel containerships
It was issued by the Korean Shipping Registry




05/06/2026Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to buy ten new container ships
They will be taken delivery between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030




04/06/2026The speakers of the Ddl on the ports defend the project of governance focused on the Ports of Italy
Ghio (PD) denounces that the top bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): the national coordination objectives could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Presidents of the AdSP




04/06/2026Merger in the logistics sector between the US WWEX Group and Auctane
A leading role for artificial intelligence




04/06/2026Agreement between WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan in the field of Canadian underwater defence
Opportunities for industrial cooperation in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored




04/06/2026Solutions to overcome the chronic shortage of personnel in the Italian maritime sector
Pagano (Maritime Labour Committee): digitisation, simplification and understanding between training and companies to overcome the crisis




04/06/2026Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival
Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the area




04/06/2026Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly boats from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies
Option for an additional four units




04/06/2026Unexpected drop in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026
UIRR, infrastructural chaos caused by construction sites that interrupt railway lines




04/06/2026Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires the remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz
The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame




03/06/2026Conftrasporti, the Ports Bill clearly emerges operational, financial and regulatory consistency criticalities
Russo: the competences of the Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the MIT and Art




03/06/2026Luigi Merlo at the helm of MSC's Italian cruise terminal company
Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy




03/06/2026WoodMac believes that decarbonization regulations could have a major impact on LNG ships
According to the company, European rules would put ships with DFDE engines out of business




03/06/2026The French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America
The French company will equip itself with a new ship designed specifically for the transport of space equipment




03/06/2026Spinelli has ordered three new handling equipment from FTMH
A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot




03/06/2026Cooperation agreement between the Greek Skaramangas Shipyards and the South Korean HD Hyundai
The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military ships




03/06/2026AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura
The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation




03/06/2026On Monday in the Persian Gulf, the container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells
All crew members were unharmed




03/06/2026The EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services is in force
The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023




01/06/2026In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%
Containers amounted to 1,245,515 TEUs (+4.4%)




01/06/2026MSC acquires 51% of the container terminal of the port of Pivdennyi (Odessa)
It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year




01/06/2026The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved
Unanimous green light from the Management Committee




01/06/2026On 19 November 2027, the IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force
Dominguez: a long-awaited goal, which fills an important gap in the international regime




01/06/2026Chen Lichtenstein has been appointed president and chief executive officer of ZIM
He will take over from the resigning Eli Glickman




01/06/2026In April, ship transits in the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded
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The reform that was supposed to reduce the fragmentation of ports
Taranto
From the transition from 24 Port Authorities to 15 AdSPs to the entry of Gallipoli into the Taranto system: Italy continues to add ports
The port of Genoa closed the third quarter with growth, while freight traffic remained stable in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Port of Ravenna, September slows down
Ravenna
In the first nine months of 2026, freight traffic remained above last year's levels
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Ankara
Bulk carrier passages halved in the third quarter. The decline in the Dardanelles was more moderate (-12.8%), while container ships held steady.
In the third quarter, Eurokai terminals handled a record traffic of 3.9 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In the first nine months of 2026 the total was over 11.3 million TEUs (+8.7%)
Maritime ETS: Brussels says the system is working. Ports fear traffic flight.
Brussels
The Commission's latest report for 2025 reports a 4% drop in emissions and compliance above 99%. However, it provides no new data on the risk of tax evasion.
Yang Ming's revenues grew by 52.4% in the third quarter
Keelung
A continuation of favorable conditions for shipping is expected in the latter part of 2026
US-China trade easing also involves ports and shipyards
Beijing
Beijing extends suspension of port charges on US vessels and investigation into the impact of the US measures on its maritime industry
Alfa Laval Acquires Navtor for $700 Million
Lund/Egersund
The Norwegian company providing digital solutions for shipping will be integrated into the Ocean division of the Swedish group
Boluda Towage acquires Dutch towing company Muller Dordrecht
Dordrecht/Valencia
It has a fleet of 16 tugboats and eight barges
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Cairo
Growth of +86.8% in tonnage and +94.1% in transit rights
Rail, space, and the environment are among the priorities emerging from meetings on the new Port Planning Scheme for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado.
Genoa
The first phase of the AdSP's listening process has concluded with 65 hearings and over 120 stakeholders involved.
Fincantieri signs agreements with JA Solutions, Navantia, and Naval Group
Paris
Intensive collaboration with the Danish company in the field of advanced modular and containerized systems for reconfigurable naval units
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Copenhagen
In the third quarter, volumes fell by -0.8%, but tariffs and congestion raised Ocean's EBIT to 2.6 billion
From Egypt to Morocco, passing through Gioia Tauro: does the ETS shift containers to non-EU ports?
Brussels
A study promoted by Assarmatori sees signs of transfer already underway and calls for corrections
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen records a third quarter with record revenues which, however, grow less than costs
Lysaker
Slight decrease in the volumes of vehicles transported by the fleet
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
Tardino appointed President of the ESPO Committee for the Outermost Regions and Islands
Palermo
In Brussels, Raffaele Fitto will discuss the strategic issues of Italian ports.
Denmark's DFDS posts record quarterly revenue
Copenhagen
In the period July-September the group's ships transported 10.1 million linear metres of rolling stock and 2.1 million passengers (-3.6%)
In Montenegrin ports, cargo volumes are decreasing while passengers are increasing.
Podgorica
Traffic with Italy is declining
Ansis Zeltins has been re-elected president of the European Sea Ports Organisation.
Brussels
The Icelandic Ports Association has joined ESPO
This year Blu Navy recorded a growth of +12% in passengers transported
Portoferraio
Transported vehicles also increased (+11%)
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Uiltrasporti, the Democratic Party's commitment to amendments for port and maritime work is welcomed.
Rome
It is the only political force - the union underlines - that has responded to our requests for a meeting so far.
In the first nine months of 2026, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +1.7%
Rome
The Bank of Italy's economic update on Calabria's economy
FS Engineering and Sogesid have signed an agreement to develop infrastructure projects in Italy and abroad.
Rome
National focus on port infrastructure, logistics systems, and mobility-related infrastructure
The Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has suspended the increases in maritime training center fees.
Rome
CONFORMAR and ANIFORMAR's request for precautionary measures has been granted. The hearing on the merits is scheduled for March 16.
Global Ship Lease revenues up 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026.
Athens
New $1 billion credit line to finance 15 new container ships
The Papagno Course at Assagenti has trained over a thousand young maritime agents and brokers
Genoa
It has been provided nationally since 2017
AIRIDEA, a new Genoa-Marseille air link with the support of Genova Industrie Navali
Genoa
Service designed to facilitate work-related travel between the two cities
Fincantieri and Republikorp form joint venture to strengthen Indonesia's shipbuilding industry.
Paris
The Propeller Club Port of Sardinia was established today in Cagliari
Genoa
It is the 27th Club of the national association which includes over 1,600 members
India's Adani Ports acquires Dutch terminal operator Evos
Ahmedabad/Amsterdam
Transaction worth 2.56 billion euros
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
Hamburg
Interferry's board of directors has been renewed.
Victoria
Appointments at the association's 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
DIS reports earnings growth in the third quarter of 2026
Luxembourg
After the boom in the second quarter, profitability remains at high levels
Arsenio Dominguez will continue to lead the IMO until the end of 2031.
London
The Council has decided. The appointment must be ratified by the assembly.
DHL grows in the third quarter, with Express and Forwarding driving revenue and profits.
Bonn
Revenue of 22.7 billion euros (+12.6%) and EBIT of 1.7 billion (+16.2%)
The EU General Court has annulled the withdrawal of recognition from the Russian naval register
Luxembourg
The investment ban and transaction ban remain in force
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
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FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
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
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
››› 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
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
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Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
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