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February 1997
28/02/1997AMMENDA RECORD PER INQUINAMENTO AMBIENTALE A 5 SOCIETA' USA
Dovranno pagare 6 milioni di dollari di multa e per ricreare la vegetazione sottomarina di Laguna Madre, presso Corpus Christi, che hanno danneggiato
28/02/1997MAGGIOR UTILE PER IL PORTO DI BARCELLONA DAL RIBASSO DELLE TARIFFE
Nel 1996 l'autorità portuale catalana ha realizzato un attivo superiore del 66% a quello del 95
28/02/1997DIMINUIRANNO LE TARIFFE A CARICO DELLE NAVI NEI PORTI GIAPPONESI
Dal prossimo maggio le unità che sosteranno a banchina meno di 12 ore pagheranno di meno
27/02/1997CONCLUSO LO SLOT CHARTER AGREEMENT TRA TRICON E CMA
Riguardava il collegamento tra porti del Nord Europa e del Golfo Arabo
27/02/1997RIORGANIZZAZIONE INTERNA DELLA COMPAGNIE GENERALE MARITIME
Reintegrazione di tre filiali della società armatrice, recentemente acquisita dalla CMA
27/02/1997IL CANTIERE NAVALE DANESE ODENSE AVREBBE RICEVUTO SOVVENZIONI SUPERIORI A QUELLE CONSENTITE DALLA SETTIMA DIRETTIVA
La Commissione europea vuole la restituzione degli aiuti ricevuti nel 1992
27/02/1997GLI ARMATORI ASIATICI CONTROLLANO QUASI LA META' DELLE MAGGIORI FLOTTE MONDIALI DI NAVI PORTACONTAINER
Sei gli operatori con flotte la cui capacità di trasporto è di circa 200.000 teu. Prima la Maersk
26/02/1997IL TRAFFICO AUTOSTRADALE DEI CAMION E' CALATO DELL'1% IN NOVEMBRE
Diminuzioni del traffico con la Francia per il blocco dell'autostrasporto in quella nazione
26/02/1997RISTRUTTURAZIONE FLOTTA GESTITA DALLA SCINICARIELLO AUGUSTEA
Tre società armatrici (Augustea Imprese Marittime, Augustea Offshore e Capieci) vanno a due tronconi della famiglia Cafiero
26/02/1997RAPIDO CALO SUL NORD ATLANTICO DEI NOLI EASTBOUND PER IL LEGNAME
Oltre metà dei carichi attualmente vengono trasportati da navi di compagnie indipendenti
26/02/1997BISETTIMANALI I TRENI ICF-ITF DA ANVERSA PER MONACO E SOPRON
Trasportano container, trailer e casse mobili sia in traffico continentale che marittimo
25/02/1997I DIPENDENTI DEI CANTIERI GIAPPONESI CHIEDONO AUMENTI SALARIALI
I sindacati della categoria puntano ad un aumento di 13.000 yen mensili (circa 170.000 lire)
25/02/1997GREENPEACE BLOCCA SUL TAGO UNA NAVE CON CARICO DI MAIS AVARIATO
La bulk carrier "Pacificator" aveva a bordo 15.000 tonnellate di mais avariato
25/02/1997APPELLO DELLA EXXON AD UN TRIBUNALE DELL'ALASKA PER UNA RIDUZIONE DELL'AMMENDA DI 5,1 MILIARDI DI DOLLARI
Le è stata comminata per l'inquinamento causato nel 1989 dalla "Exxon Valdez"
25/02/1997SCIOPERI NEI PORTI SPAGNOLI, COLOMBIANI E A COTONOU NEL BENIN
I camionisti hanno bloccato per 20 giorni il traffico ad Aviles, Bilbao, La Coruna e Santander Nei porti colombiani si è svolto il più lungo ed esteso sciopero degli ultimi vent'anni
24/02/1997PROBLEMI E PROGRAMMI DELLA LOGISTICA IN ITALIA
Terzo convegno dell'Ailog a Genova sulle infrastrutture per la competizione globale
24/02/1997CONCLUSO IL JOINT SINOZIM, LA COMPAGNIA ISRAELIANA POTENZIA IL SERVIZIO DALL'ADRIATICO PER L'ESTREMO ORIENTE
Dal Tirreno collegamento feeder con Haifa. Il Tri Continent Service diventa settimanale a giorni fissi
24/02/1997QUATTRO NAVI MAERSK PASSANO ALLA BANDIERA STATUNITENSE
Vengono immesse nel collegamento tra gli Stati Uniti Atlantico/Golfo e il Mediterraneo
24/02/1997INTERPELLANZE IN REGIONE LIGURIA SULLA CHIUSURA DELL'AREA A CALDO DELL'ACCIAIERIA DI GENOVA-CORNIGLIANO
Oggi una comunicazione sull'argomento da parte del presidente della Giunta regionale
22/02/1997NUOVO SISTEMA TARIFFARIO DEL TACA PER I TRASPORTI INTERNI EUROPEI
Creazione di 3 hub con risparmi per i caricatori e un più facile riposizionamento dei container
22/02/1997FUORI IL PETROLIO DALLA LAGUNA SOLO SE SOSTITUITO DA ALTRI TRAFFICI
Gli operatori portuali veneziani contro la proposta di dirottare altrove il traffico petrolifero
22/02/1997LA "TOKIO EXPRESS" PERDE IN NAVIGAZIONE DUE DOZZINE DI CONTAINER
Alcuni contenevano accendisigari e altri, secondo alcune fonti, prodotti chimici pericolosi
22/02/1997DOPO LA "MOBY ALE" E LA "MOBY KISS", ORA LA "MOBY MAGIC"
E' la terza nave ro-ro passeggeri acquistata quest'anno dalla Moby Lines del gruppo Onorato
21/02/1997DAL 1° GENNAIO '99 CONTROLLI DELLE ATTREZZATURE SULLE NAVI EUROPEE
Saranno mirati ad aumentare il grado di sicurezza della navigazione
21/02/1997LA MESSICANA TMM HA ACQUISTATO LA TRASATLANTICA ESPANOLA
Il prezzo pagato, con l'intermediazione della Vapores Suardiaz, è stato di 4 milioni di dollari
21/02/1997DUE NUOVE NAVI RO-RO VELOCI (27 NODI) PER L'ARMAMENTO MINOAN
Si chiameranno "Ikarus" e "Pasiphae" ed entreranno in servizio l'anno prossimo
21/02/1997871.100 TEU IL TRAFFICO CONTAINER ALLA SPEZIA NEL 1996 (-9,78% SUL 1995)
Il La Spezia Container Terminal (Contship) se ne è aggiudicato il 58,21%
20/02/1997PRIMA COMMESSA CINESE A UN CANTIERE NAVALE AMERICANO
L'Alabama Shipyard costruirà quattro navi portacontainer da 1432 teu per la Cosco
20/02/1997ALTRE DUE NAVI DA 5300 TEU E 26 NODI PER LA HANJIN
20/02/1997IN OLANDA E' LEGALE PAGARE MENO I MARITTIMI INDONESIANI E FILIPPINI
La consuetudine è diventata legge. E' stato stabilito da un tribunale
20/02/1997AUMENTO DELLE TARIFFE DI PILOTAGGIO NEI GRANDI LAGHI AMERICANI
Gli incrementi scatteranno il 1° marzo e saranno diversificati secondo i vari Distretti
19/02/1997E' VECCHIA LA FLOTTA MONDIALE DI BULKCARRIER E DI OBOCARRIER
Il 41,5 per cento delle prime e il 63,4% delle seconde hanno superato i 15 anni d'età
19/02/1997FLOTTA CISTERNIERA MONDIALE: 270 MILIONI DI TONN. DI PORTATA LORDA
L'anno scorso sono state consegnate agli armatori 104 navi per 11 milioni di tpl

19/02/1997FROM FAST TRAIN TO HIGH CAPACITY RAIL TRANSPORT
The Ligurian Greens agreed on the third path and the new line Genoa-Milan provided that the transport functionality and the service integration are privileged respect to the maximum speed.
19/02/1997IL PORTO DI GENOVA IN GENNAIO: CRESCONO LE MERCI VARIE (SIA IN TRAFFICO TRADIZIONALE CHE IN CONTAINER), CALANO LE RINFUSE
Il movimento dei contenitori ha fatto segnare 90.264 teu (+72,3% rispetto a gennaio 1996)
18/02/1997LUNEDI PROSSIMO A GENOVA TERZO CONVEGNO SULLA LOGISTICA
Studiosi, imprenditori e fornitori di servizi faranno il check up delle infrastrutture
18/02/1997SCALO INAUGURALE DELLA "IBN JUBAYR" (UASC) NEL PORTO DI GIOIA TAURO
A Medcenter Container Terminal la "Targa d'Oro" del Premio "Nuovo Mezzogiorno"
18/02/1997IL LAVORO PORTUALE NON POTRA' IGNORARE LA LIBERA CONCORRENZA
Intervento di Ferrero Cafaro all'assemblea dell'Associazione Compagnie Imprese Portuali

18/02/1997AGREEMENT BETWEEN GENOA AND BILBAO IN THE FRAMEWORK "AMRIE"
Tomorrow in Genoa there will be a delegation of the institution of the economic interests of Bizkaia (Bilbao)
17/02/1997ERA PASSATA DAL REGISTRO DELL'ABS A QUELLO DEL RINA LA NAVE AFFONDATA PRESSO STAVANGER
La "Leros Strenght" non aveva prescrizioni al momento della sciagura
17/02/1997COLLISIONE TRA DUE NAVI ALL'INGRESSO DEL PORTO DI KAOHSIUNG
Sono le portacontainer danese "Madison Maersk" e panamense "Ever Ground"
17/02/1997QUINTA MEGANAVE PORTACONTAINER (6700 TEU) PER LA MAERSK
E' la "Katrine Maersk" che verrà immessa nel collegamento Nord Europa - Asia orientale
17/02/1997CHIUSURA DELL'AREA A CALDO DELLE ACCIAIERIE DI CORNIGLIANO
Domani in Regione se ne discuterà la possibile e probabile destinazione ad attività portuali
14/02/1997PASSANO ALLA MANO PUBBLICA I CANTIERI MALTA DRYDOCKS
Cinque dei nove membri del Consiglio d'Amministrazione nominati dal governo
14/02/1997246.000 DOLLARI DI RISARCIMENTO PER UN MARITTIMO MORTO PER INFARTO
La compagnia armatrice non aveva predisposto sussidi medici sulla nave né addestrato i membri dell'equipaggio a riconoscere un attacco di cuore
14/02/1997GRIMALDI POTENZIA IL SERVIZIO TRA LA SCANDINAVIA E IL MEDITERRANEO
Immessa nel collegamento la ro-ro "Medferry Express" che affianca la "Spes" e la "Fides"
14/02/1997NUOVA LOGISTICA DEL SERVIZIO LCL PER L'INDIA
L'nvocc CSA ha iniziato un servizio trisettimanale da Bombay per 19 punti interni
13/02/1997LA TAILANDIA ESTENDERA' LE ACQUE TERRITORIALI A 38 CHILOMETRI
Le autorità sono impegnate in una dura lotta al contrabbando di fuel
13/02/1997LA P&O NEDLLOYD CONTAINER LINE ENTRA IN DUE CONFERENZE
E' diventata membro della Europe-Australia e della Europe-New Zealand Conference
13/02/1997GIOIA TAURO FULCRO DELLO SVILUPPO ECONOMICO DELLA PROVINCIA DI REGGIO CALABRIA
Iniziative e programmi dell'Asireg verranno presentati il 4 marzo a Roma
13/02/1997IL COMITATO DELL'UTENZA PORTUALE AFFERMA CHE IL NUOVO ARTICOLO 17 DELLA LEGGE 84/94 RISTABILISCE IL REGIME DI MONOPOLIO DELLE EX COMPAGNIE PORTUALI
Lettera del presidente Ferrero Cafaro all'Antitrust e alla Commissione Europea (DG IV Concorrenza e DG VII Trasporti)
12/02/1997RADDOPPIATO IL "BAVARIA EXPRESS" TRA ANVERSA E MONACO DI BAVIERA
Il porto belga è ora collegato anche con Sopron (Ungheria) con il treno navetta RHCE
12/02/1997LA REGIONE LIGURIA ADERISCE ALL'ICCOPS DI GENOVA
La deliberazione è stata approvata con 22 voti a favore, 4 contrari (AN) e 8 astenuti
12/02/1997IL TACA OFFRE AI CARICATORI CONTRATTI DI TRASPORTO VALIDI TRE ANNI
L'agreement, al quale aderiscono 17 società, regola i traffici tra Nord Europa e Nord America
12/02/1997ACCORDO FRA GOVERNO E SINDACATI SUL RISANAMENTO DELL'AZIENDA FS
Revocati gli scioperi programmati. Solo il sindacato dei macchinisti non ha firmato l'intesa
11/02/1997L'APL CHIEDE DI GESTIRE 18 NAVI REGISTRATE ALL'ESTERO
Dovrebbero essere impiegate in collegamenti tra Stati Uniti e porti stranieri
11/02/1997CRISI DEI CANTIERI NAVALI: FALLITE ALTRE DUE AZIENDE TEDESCHE
Il Kvaerner di Gibilterra annuncia la chiusura. Multa UE per il cantiere danese Odense
11/02/1997INCAGLIO DELLA "CONTSHIP HOUSTON" CHE DANNEGGIA UN'AREA PROTETTA
La nave, che è penetrata in un banco di coralli presso "Key West", è stata disincagliata sabato
11/02/1997LONG BEACH PRIMO PORTO CONTAINER DEL NORD AMERICA
L'anno scorso ha realizzato un traffico di 3.070.000 teu (+8% rispetto all'anno precedente)
10/02/1997I PIRATI IMPERVERSANO NEI MARI ASIATICI E SUDAMERICANI
Le acque più pericolose sono quelle indonesiane (53 attacchi a navi mercantili nel 1996)

10/02/1997TRAFFIC WITHIN THE PORT OF TRIESTE ACHIEVED 41,460,241 TONS IN 1996
There was an increase equal to 9.88% against the 1995 traffic
10/02/1997REVISIONE DEL REGOLAMENTO USA SUL PESO DEI CONTENITORI TRASPORTATI IN TERRITORIO NAZIONALE IN VIGORE DAL PROSSIMO 9 APRILE
10/02/1997SUPERATE IN GENNAIO LE 200.000 IMMATRICOLAZIONI DI AUTOVETTURE
Il 36,84% ` della Fiat Innocenti. Il maggior incremento è stato quello della Honda (60%)
08/02/1997LINEA DI CREDITO DI UN MILIARDO DI DOLLARI PER P&O NEDLLOYD CONTAINER LINE
Servirà soprattutto per le 4 portacontainer da 6674 teu che verranno consegnate nel 1998
08/02/1997NECESSARIO UN CODICE DEI TRASPORTI MODIFICABILE IN FUNZIONE DELL'EVOLUZIONE DELLA NORMATIVA INTERNAZIONALE
08/02/1997"L'ARTICOLO 17 NON REINTRODUCE IL MONOPOLIO DEL LAVORO NEI PORTI"
Lo afferma il ministro Burlando. Mercoledì incontro a Roma fra tutte le parti interessate
07/02/1997LE COMPAGNIE MEMBRI DEL TACA NON SONO PIU' ESENTI DA MULTE DELL'UE
La Commissione Europea ha proibito la fissazione comune delle tariffe di trasporto via terra
07/02/1997VENTUN ASPIRANTI AI BENEFICI DEL MARITIME SECURITY PROGRAM USA
Il programma dispone di un fondo di 100 milioni di dollari l'anno per sussidi agli armatori
07/02/1997REVISIONE DEL BAF/IFP DELLA MED PAC CONFERENCE
Sarà di 35 dollari per teu dal 10 marzo e del 3 per cento sul carico break-bulk
07/02/1997OTTO PORTACONTAINER HYUNDAI DA 26 NODI NEL MEDITERRANEO
Faranno scalo a Malta. I porti italiani saranno collegati inizialmente con servizi feeder
06/02/1997DUE NUOVE PORTACONTENITORI DA 2650 TEU PER CANADA MARITIME
Verranno immesse nel Northern Service che la Canmar opera insieme con la OOCL
06/02/1997IN LINEA PER AUSTRALIA E NUOVA ZELANDA LA "CONTSHIP AMBITION"
La nuova unità della Contship Containerlines
06/02/1997NUOVO SERVIZIO DELLA DOLE DA LIVORNO PER IL PIREO E GEMLIK
Prima partenza il 10 febbraio ("Hansa Visby"). La Dole è rappresentata in Italia dalla CSA
06/02/1997NUOVO RECAPITO DELLA INTERCONTAINER INTERFRIGO A MADRID
L'ufficio ha sede nel container terminal Madrid Abronigal
05/02/1997CALANO LE ORDINAZIONI AI CANTIERI NAVALI MONDIALI
La flessione registrata a fine giugno 1996 è indice della fine del boom delle commesse?
05/02/1997DUE NUOVE LINEE NORD EUROPA-MEDITERRANEO CON SCALO A SALERNO
Vi verranno impiegate otto portacontainer da 1200-1600 teu di cinque compagnie armatrici
05/02/1997DUE NAVI TRAGHETTO DI SECONDA MANO PER LA MOBY LINES
Una, la "Teistin" di 4269 tsl costruita nel 1969, verrà ammodernata e ribattezzata "Moby Ale""
05/02/1997TRASPORTI MARITTIMI, MULTIMODALITA' E COMPETITIVITA'
La razionalizzazione del sistema tema di un convegno organizzato dal Propeller di Genova
04/02/1997LA MAERSK HA ORDINATO AL CANTIERE ODENSE ALTRE TRE NAVI DA 6500 TEU
La flotta di supernavi della compagnia danese del gruppo A.P. Moeller salirà così a quindici
04/02/1997COLLISIONE NEL BOSFORO TRA LA "BARBAROSSA" E LA "HAGIENI"
Ha avuto la peggio la nave romena, che si è arenata su un banco di sabbia
04/02/1997I DIPENDENTI DELLA HAPAG LLOYD FANNO CAUSA ALLA SOCIETA'
Non sono stati informati dello scorporo della Divisione Container in una società autonoma
04/02/1997810.584 TEU IL TRAFFICO CONTAINER ALLA SPEZIA NEI PRIMI 11 MESI DEL '96
I container movimentati per via ferrata sono stati 294.449 teu (112.312 carri ferroviari)
03/02/1997LA CONFERENZA SEAC RIDUCE L'INTERIM FUEL PARTICIPATION FACTOR
La riduzione di 25 dollari per teu per le merci containerizzate dal prossimo 1 marzo
03/02/1997NUOVA REGOLAMENTAZIONE USA SUL PESO DEI CONTENITORI TRASPORTATI IN TERRITORIO NAZIONALE
Dal 9 aprile prossimo la certificazione potrà essere trasmessa elettronicamente

03/02/1997THE SHIPS OF UASC ENGAGED IN THE SLOT CHARTER AGREEMENT WITH THE TRICON LEAVING GENOVA FOR SPEZIA
The Arabian company also made an agreement with Norasia and Mediterranean Shipping Co
03/02/1997VALIDA LA LICENZA RTF PER LE RADIO VHF SU IMBARCAZIONI DA DIPORTO
In attesa delle norme definitive potranno essere rilasciate licenze d'esercizio provvisorie
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Request for an extraordinary contribution for shipping companies in the form of a tax credit
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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Arrival ports by:
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London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
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