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July 2026




31/07/2026In the first half of 2026 the segment of the freight transport of FS has recorded a decrease of -2,7% of the operating revenues
The volumes of traffic have been pairs approximately 8,8 billion tons-km (-7.3%)




31/07/2026A relationship of the French National Assembly takes note of the competitive decline of the state harbour ecosystem
The association of chargers complains of the failure to respond to some serious requests




31/07/2026Gruppo Spinelli, approved the sustainability budget 2025
Production value up by +5%. Increase of +48% of new recruits




31/07/2026The EU-ETS Observatorium confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports
The proposed correctives are the extension of the criteria for the designation of the ports of transhipment of neighboring container and a factor of reduction percentage applied to the volume of CO2 emissions of the ships




30/07/2026Finnlines records record quarterly revenues
In the period April-June the net profit has been of 42,9 million euros (+64.7%)




30/07/2026Fabrizio Marilli will be the new general secretary of the AdSP of the Central Adriatic Sea
The Management Committee approved the institution's budgetary allocation




30/07/2026In the second trimester of the 2026 revenues of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings are increased of +4.9%
New historical record of the passengers boarded on the ships of the fleet




30/07/2026In the second trimester the traffic of the goods in the Albanian ports has grown of +8.9%
In the first half of 2026 4,7 million tons (+21.6%) were enlivened




30/07/2026AdSP of the Western Ligurian Sea, adopted the Organic Plan of the Port 2026-2028
The projections at 2028 indicate an increase of about 150 employees in the ports of the system




30/07/2026AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian, approved the change in budget allocation
It registers more revenue and expenses for 1,69 million euros




30/07/2026Established the semi-annual revenues of Fincantieri
Net income growing by +191.4%. -58.5% of new orders




29/07/2026One and a half million euros for training in the Tuscan ports
The AdSP of the Northern Tyrrhenian presented the training plan 2026-2028




29/07/2026From next year Terminals Italy will manage the intermodal terminal of Orte
It has about 96,000 square meters of squares and three tracks




29/07/2026The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public containerized maritime carrier
Rao: Today the United States depends on a sign of six foreign shipping companies




29/07/2026Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the field of transport and logistics
Among the objectives, the development of joint projects and the integration of link networks




29/07/2026Another Bahri Saudi ship attacked by the Houthi in the Red Sea
The Yemeni militiamen spokesman claimed the attack against the chimichiera "NCC Ghazal"




29/07/2026Royal Caribbean reports record revenues for the April-June quarter
In the first half of 2026 a new historical peak in turnover




28/07/2026In the second quarter, the revenues of the CMA CGM group increased by +19.2%
The creation of the United Ports joint venture with Stonepeak has been completed




28/07/2026The last diaphragm of the two main tubes of the Brenner Base Tunnel was demolished today
The two construction sites are connected about 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass




28/07/2026In the second quarter, UPS revenues increased by +7.6%
Net income amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)




28/07/2026PortXchange, to immediately reduce shipping emissions, it is necessary to focus on ports
De Jager: Opportunities to tear them down are in the final stages of a port call




28/07/2026In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company North West grew by +13.6%
Net profit down -8.3%




27/07/2026In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is growing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone plummeted by 24.9%




27/07/2026Quarterly freight traffic in the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona is growing. Drop in Valencia
The increase in containers in the Catalan port is accentuated




27/07/2026Fermi, this year the production of freight trains in Italy could fall to 2015 levels
Paper: we are faced with a figure that exceeds all expectations




27/07/2026Fincantieri, agreement signed with NextGeo reinvestor shareholders
The transaction is part of the development strategy in the diving segment




24/07/2026The Indian government approves aid of 7.2 billion dollars to the national shipbuilding industry
A strategy to revitalize the sector was adopted today




24/07/2026The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority




24/07/2026ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately $355 million




24/07/2026Konecranes reports a decline in quarterly financial performance while orders increase
The value of orders relating to port vehicles grew by +17%




24/07/2026Two Indian shipyards have been included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council




24/07/2026Hyundai - Siemens HD agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
The goal is an autonomous production system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected




24/07/2026Fourteen regions in favor and five against the bill on the reform of port governance
Rixi: we are now continuing the institutional path with the aim of arriving at a balanced reform




23/07/2026In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028




23/07/2026The African Union condemns the attacks on tankers in the Red Sea claimed by the Houthis
Youssouf: The security of maritime routes in the Red Sea is of vital strategic importance for Africa




23/07/2026In the second quarter, bulk cargo grew in the port of Rotterdam and miscellaneous cargo decreased
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tons of goods were handled (+0.4%)




23/07/2026In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tons of cargo (+2.9%)
Record of conventional goods and containers (in TEUs)




23/07/2026Kuehne+Nagel's net sales grew by +8% in the second quarter
Marked improvement in performance in the air freight segment




22/07/2026Assagenti's management team has been renewed
The composition of the Executive Board and the chairmen of the committees




22/07/2026The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea merger7
Brussels considers the effects of the operation particularly critical, particularly in the SURF market




22/07/2026DP World signs a preliminary agreement to build two terminals in the port of Fujairah
The container terminal will have a capacity of 2.5 million TEUs




22/07/2026The Board of Directors of VIO - Interporto di Vado Ligure has been renewed
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president




22/07/2026Medlog (MSC group) enters the share capital of Interporto Bologna
Caliandro: industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives




22/07/2026The Port Authority of Barcelona will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best




22/07/2026In the second quarter, Kalmar's turnover grew by +14%
The value of new orders is stable




22/07/2026Saipem, new offshore drilling contract off the coast of Côte d'Ivoire
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire




22/07/2026DSV's quarterly performance is on the rise, driven again by the acquisition of Schenker
In the April-June period of 2026, a net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded




22/07/2026In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%)
New all-time records for semi-annual and quarterly container traffic




21/07/2026Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra




21/07/2026The GCC urges the international community to protect shipping against Houthi threats
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia




21/07/2026Ports of Italy, the knot of competences divides the reform
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on relations with the Port Authorities and on the resources of the new company




21/07/2026Fincantieri, agreement in Qatar for the operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy




21/07/2026In the second quarter, Wärtsilä recorded a sharp increase in the value of new orders
Net sales decreased by -2%




21/07/2026Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized in the port of Vado Ligure
Placed on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations earnings of 250 million euros




21/07/2026Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
A tanker was hit and was abandoned by the crew




21/07/2026Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
A contract worth up to over 1.2 billion dollars




20/07/2026The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea is worsening
Ten dead on board a ship that was leaving the port of Odessa




20/07/2026Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
The Kavomaleas product tanker of the Greek Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire




20/07/2026Revision of the EU ETS, the maritime sector is divided between cautious favor and criticism
The reinvestment of proceeds in decarbonisation is good, but FEPORT and Greek shipowners are asking for more. Danish Shipping and KVNR promote reform




17/07/2026Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Zanetti: the great absentee is the issue of the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry




17/07/2026MIT, guidelines on cold ironing adopted
The goal is to guarantee clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities




17/07/2026ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow
Raptis: it is good to allocate the revenues of the system at EU and national level to support sustainable fuels




17/07/2026ESPO, no to the lowering of the EU ETS application threshold from ships of 5,000 GRT to those of 400 GRT
Appreciation for the measures aimed at reducing elusive calls for ships




17/07/2026ALIS, the Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are good, but strong critical issues remain
Di Caterina: the introduction of a real general exemption for territorial continuity connections with the islands is missing




17/07/2026T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
The association for the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector is more critical




17/07/2026For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while bolder measures were expected
Messina: the great absentees are the necessary tools to protect connections with the major islands and the Motorways of the Sea




17/07/2026EU maritime ETS, the European Commission partially accepts the requests of shipowners
New fund of 110 million allowances for clean fuels, non-permanent derogations but extended to 2035, IMO deduction mechanism and tightening on "elusive" transshipment ports




17/07/2026In the first half of the year, cruise passenger traffic in GPH's port terminals grew by +10.1%
In the second quarter alone, the increase was +2.8%




17/07/2026Port of Gioia Tauro, first connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of about seven MW




17/07/2026Port Authority of Western Liguria, green light for the update of the 2026 budget
Higher revenues of 64.3 million euros and higher expenses of 24.59 million euros




17/07/2026Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
US Marines carried out an inspection on board a sanctioned oil tanker




16/07/2026COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
In the April-June period of 2026, 31.6 million TEUs were handled (+7.4%)




16/07/2026In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic at the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%
Recovery of dry bulk volumes and increase in rolling stock. Decline in other sectors




16/07/2026Assiterminal specifies its perplexities about the competences assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa
The association would also like to see a clearer definition of the governance structure and a clear distinction between planning and management




16/07/2026ABB buys the British Rotork
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation




16/07/2026US forces hit the VLCC Belma sailing towards the Iranian island of Kharg
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions




16/07/2026Port Authority of the Central Adriatic, the 100 million euros of the Infrastructure Decree have been refinanced
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system




16/07/2026In the first half of 2026, container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +3.4%
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%




15/07/2026In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it fell
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




15/07/2026In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
Record traffic in the second quarter




15/07/2026In the second quarter of 2026, container traffic at the Port of Hong Kong grew by +0.2%
In June, an increase of +6.5% was recorded




15/07/2026Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in the Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively




15/07/2026Calls by the IMO and the ITF for an end to attacks against seafarers and transport workers
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov and in the Strait of Hormuz region




14/07/2026Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Verzari and Gulli: the Port Authorities must be coordinated by a public entity that can protect port workers




14/07/2026Trump backtracks on the 20% tax applied to ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman




14/07/2026European shipowners are calling for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities




14/07/2026The rail sector is calling for recognition of the sector's contribution to decarbonisation as part of the revision of the EU ETS
Joint statement by AERRL, ALLRAIL, CER, EIM, ERFA, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE




14/07/2026CMPort sets new records for monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual container traffic
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were handled (+4.6%)




14/07/2026In the second quarter, container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by +10.3%
In the first half of 2026, growth of +1.7% was recorded




14/07/2026In the first half of this year, the Port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Historical record of half-yearly bunker sales




14/07/2026Two VLCCs operated by the Emirati ADNOC have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. Central Command announces the reinstatement of the blockade of maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports




13/07/2026Half-yearly ship traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore grew by +3.7%
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded




13/07/2026Trump announces a tax on goods crossing the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the loads transported




13/07/2026The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. The new CEO will be Gianpiero Strisciuglio




13/07/2026OOCL records a sharp increase in containers transported by the fleet
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%




13/07/2026Port of Gioia Tauro, the tender for the completion of dredging activities has been launched
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days




13/07/2026In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tons (+1.5%)
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)




13/07/2026In May, ship traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +15.0%
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships transited (+12.7%)




13/07/2026Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Fire on board. One crew member missing. Another 23 seafarers rescued




10/07/2026In the port of Marseille-Fos various goods are growing and bulk cargo is decreasing
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%




10/07/2026Cutting of the first sheet metal of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration




10/07/2026NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe




10/07/2026The Swedish government is calling for the application of the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more ships
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy




10/07/2026The European Logistics Observatory has been established
The goal is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics




09/07/2026An agreement has been reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steel hub
Gariglio: strengthening of integration between port quays and industrial areas




09/07/2026Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Initiative as part of the program for two corvettes promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defense




09/07/2026Assiterminal will bring to the attention of politics the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality
Proposal to grant a discount on the concession fee to terminals that increase rail traffic




09/07/2026The quarterly revenues of Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL are growing again
Four consecutive quarters of decline are behind them




09/07/2026The decline in pirate attacks on ships continues
In the first half of this year, there were 38 accidents compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025




08/07/2026Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Initiative as part of the development of rail-maritime intermodality of the Calabrian port




08/07/2026Six thousand seafarers are still trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed




08/07/2026PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted with the positive outcome of the cooling procedure
The Port Authority has promoted a discussion between the parties




08/07/2026Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Seizure of 28 million euros from four Milanese companies




08/07/2026A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes, the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros




08/07/2026Joint venture of Peninsula and Itochu for ammonia bunkering in European ports
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels




08/07/2026ZPMC delivers new port cranes with very high wind resistance
The world's tallest rail reach stackers for empty containers were also built




08/07/2026Fincantieri will build a third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
The unit will be built at the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031




08/07/2026Fermerci urges that resources be found to support rail freight transport
Charter: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damage that operators are suffering




08/07/2026Konecranes has announced its entry into Japan
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products




07/07/2026Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
The bomb caused limited structural damage




07/07/2026Saipem, contract in Indonesia worth about two billion dollars
It covers the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation of an FPSO




07/07/2026Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zara
It has five weekly departures and a crossing of about four hours




07/07/2026Seven IMO Regional Coordinators who will provide technical support to the organization's member states were presented
The aim is to respond to the needs and priorities of countries in the different regions




07/07/2026The son of the founder of Evergreen investigated for insider trading
He was released on bail today




07/07/2026Hapag-Lloyd will reorganize services in the Adriatic
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be touched by the IAS service




07/07/2026New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
A tanker was hit by a bullet that caused a fire




06/07/2026ECSA, shipping receives the crumbs of what it pays under the EU maritime ETS
Italy, in third place in the European ranking, earns 669-787 million euros. Only France and Estonia tie a specific share of this revenue to the maritime sector




06/07/2026Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
This year's theme is port-city dual-use projects




06/07/2026Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs an agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented




06/07/2026Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
The first phase of the operations involves an outlay of about 600 million euros




06/07/2026Maersk issues a first order for the acquisition of new containers produced in India
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives




06/07/2026A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarms for the possible resumption of Houthi actions
The accident 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah




06/07/2026Last May, cargo traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June




03/07/2026Port Authority of Sardinia, spent about 157 million euros of PNRR funds
Achievement of the targets set for 30 June 2026




03/07/2026The Regional Administrative Court has upheld the appeal for the annulment of the EIA decree of the tourist-cruise port of Fiumicino
The project - explains the sentence - while speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function actually provides for a very significant cruise component




03/07/2026Assiterminal's proposals to amend the bill on ports focused on port work
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome




03/07/2026Transport & Environment urges the introduction of national taxes on cruises and further EU measures to reduce their impact
The proposal is of an amount of approximately 15 euro per passenger/ship




03/07/2026On 8 July, Hannibal will inaugurate a new Melzo-Rotterdam Europoort intermodal service
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 load units




03/07/2026PSA will build and operate a container terminal in the Vietnamese port of Lach Huyen
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park




02/07/2026Also Assologistica and Assoporti ask changes to the Ports of Italy Spa
Both associations highlight the centrality of the role of the Authorities of Harbour System




02/07/2026The Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public control
The airport's activities can be analysed from the point of view of competition by Indecopi, but also by Ositrán, which regulates the concession transport segment




02/07/2026Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of La Spezia freight forwarders and shipping agents
New two-year mandate




02/07/2026Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa
The company has an annual turnover of around four million euros




02/07/2026PSA Italy has presented the 2025 Sustainability Report
The document emphasizes, among other things, the employment data and the economic repercussions on the territory




02/07/2026A.P. Møller Holding will acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
It holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels




01/07/2026The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, Port Authorities and AGCM to the reform of port governance
ANCI proposes the establishment of an equalization fund fed by a share of port revenues to finance environmental mitigation and urban redevelopment in municipalities




01/07/2026The Port Authority of the Centre-North Adriatic confirms the completion of the projects funded by the PNRR
Benevolo: deadline of 30 June 2026 met




01/07/2026Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority
Handover with the extraordinary commissioner Garofalo




01/07/2026CMA CGM will invest $1.4 billion to buy the FedEx Supply Chain
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees




01/07/2026Brittany Ferries announces a plan to downsize its business
The company denounces that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS




01/07/2026The Grimaldi group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route




01/07/2026The Port Authority of the Central Adriatic announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
The funds from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros




01/07/2026ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation




01/07/2026Port of La Spezia, the 60 workers of Sea Log reabsorbed by other port companies
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
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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
DATABASE
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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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