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March 1997
31/03/1997QUINDICI LE NAVI IMPIEGATE DALLA ZIM NEL TRI CONTINENT SERVICE
Ora il collegamento offre dai porti di scalo partenze settimanali a giorni fissi
31/03/1997SARA' LA MSC A TRASPORTARE IN SUDAFRICA I CONTAINER VOLKSWAGEN
La Kien Hung Shipping ha perso il contratto che aveva con la casa automobilistica tedesca
31/03/1997DODICI ARMATORI AUTORIZZATI A SVOLGERE SERVIZI TRA CINA E TAIWAN
Le autorizzazioni, 6 a società cinesi e 6 di Taiwan, sono state concesse dal governo di Pechino
31/03/1997DUE RIMORCHIATORI PER LA RIMORCHIATORI RIUNITI PANFIDO
Saranno costruiti dalla Cooperativa Ingegner Tommasi Cantiere Navale di Ancona
29/03/1997GLI USA PROTESTANO CONTRO IL PROTEZIONISMO MARITTIMO DEL BRASILE
La nuova legge marittima varata da Brasilia favorisce riserve di carico e di bandiera
29/03/1997IL CANTIERE MTW DI ROSTOCK HA CONSEGNATO LA DECIMA NAVE SERIE CC1600
Il Volkswerft di Stralsund prosegue nella produzione delle portacontainer della serie VW1100
29/03/1997LA MITSUBISHI HA SVILUPPATO UN SISTEMA DI GOVERNO NAVE "ALLA VOCE"
Sarà una gasiera di 749 tsl della Kyowa la prima nave ad essere guidata con comandi verbali
29/03/1997PROGETTATA DAI CANTIERI SAMSUNG UNA PORTACONTAINER DA 8770 TEU
Avrà sul ponte sei piani di container in file trasversali di 18 pezzi. Intanto in Giappone ha girato per la prima volta al banco un motore diesel marino da 60398 kW (82170 cavalli)
28/03/1997BRACCIO DI FERRO DI QUATTRO ARMATORI CON LA COMMISSIONE EUROPEA
CMB-T, Dafra Lines, DAL e Nedlloyd contestano un'ammenda loro inflitta nel 1992
28/03/1997DUE PORTAINER PER I TERMINAL RACINE E CAST DEL PORTO DI MONTREAL
La Liebherr Container Cranes le fornirà alla fine di quest'anno alla Canadian Pacific Ships
28/03/1997UN ALTRO TENTATIVO DI RIFORMA DELLO SHIPPING ACT 1984
Il progetto di legge conserva la sfera confidenziale ai contratti fra armatori e caricatori
28/03/1997NEDLLOYD: 13,1 MILIONI DI FIORINI L'UTILE OPERATIVO DEL 1996
Il partner P&O Containers ha realizzato un profitto di 30,3 milioni di sterline
27/03/199790 MILIARDI DI AIUTI AGLI ASTILLEROS ESPAÑOLES (D'ACCORDO CON L'UE)
Nuovo contratto di lavoro che mira all'incremento delle produttività e dell'efficienza
27/03/1997NUOVE PORTACONTAINER PER LE COMPAGNIE GIAPPONESI NYK E MITSUI
Saranno immesse nel collegamento tra porti dell'Asia orientale e del Sud America (Atlantico)

27/03/1997SPRING OFFENSIVE OF JAPAN HARBOR TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION
Difficult labor situation in Japan ports
26/03/1997NOMINATO L'ADVISOR PER LA CESSIONE DEL CONTAINER TERMINAL VE.CON
Il Comitato dell'autorità portuale di Venezia ha scelto la società Rotschild (Italia)
26/03/1997ASSEMBLEA DELL'ASSOCIAZIONE SPEDIZIONIERI DEL PORTO DI GENOVA
Nella relazione del CD uno sguardo sullo scenario futuro nel quale la categoria dovrà agire
26/03/1997APPROVATO DALLA REGIONE IL PROVVEDIMENTO SUL PARERE DI "CLASSIFICAZIONE DEI PORTI" (LEGGE 84/94)
26/03/1997TRENO SHUTTLE ROTTERDAM - NOVARA CIM (CINQUE CORSE SETTIMANALI)
La linea con resa AB è potenziata con un collegamento shuttle Novara - Verona (resa AC)
25/03/1997TAGLIO DELLE TASSE PORTUALI A TAIWAN DAL 1° LUGLIO
Saranno ridotte dallo 0,5 allo 0,4%. Il provvedimento prepara l'ingresso di Taipei nella WTO
25/03/1997LA CGM INAUGURA UN SERVIZIO PER AFRICA ORIENTALE / OCEANO INDIANO
Inizierà l'8 maggio e sarà svolto da 4 portacontainer da 600 teu. Numerosi collegamenti feeder
25/03/1997INTEGRAZIONE FRA PORTO DI VENEZIA E RETE INTERPORTUALE VENETA
Firmato un protocollo d'intesa fra autorità portuale lagunare e magazzini generali di Verona
24/03/1997IL REGISTRO DI VANUATU RIDUCE LE SPESE D'ISCRIZIONE DELLE NAVI
Il provvedimento mira a frenare il passaggio di navi ad altri Registri marittimi
24/03/1997IL PORTO DELLA SPEZIA NEL 1996: 11.280.987 TONNELLATE DI MERCI
La dogana spezzina ha emesso 789.524 documenti, di cui 47.216 bollette d'importazione, 211.780 in esportazione e 52.860 per spedizioni in transito comunitario
24/03/1997I LAVORI DELLA "GENERAZIONE DI MEZZO PER IL RILANCIO DI GENOVA"
Il gruppo di lavoro "Economia del mare" ha presentato una relazione sul progetto di sviluppo dell'economia marittima
24/03/1997I PORTUALI VENEZIANI LANCIANO IL LORO PROGETTO DI RIORGANIZZAZIONE
Riassetto al terminal TIM, ampliamento del portafoglio clienti e squadre meno "pesanti"
21/03/1997IL SERVIZIO DELLA MAERSK PER IL SUDAFRICA DIVENTA SETTIMANALE
I porti scalati inizialmente sono Durban e Capetown, ma presto ne verranno aggiunti altri
21/03/1997ALDO GATTI PRESIDENTE DELLA CONFETRA, VICE SEBASTIANO GATTORNO
Il vertice è stato eletto nel corso dell'assemblea nel 50mo anniversario della sua costituzione
21/03/1997PORTO DI GENOVA, CALO DEL TRAFFICO PER I MINORI SBARCHI DI PETROLIO
Aumentano invece i container, che in febbraio sono stati 87.472 teu (+57,4% sul febbraio 96)
21/03/1997L'AUTORITA' PORTUALE DI GENOVA HA VENDUTO IL SUPERBACINO DI CARENAGGIO GALLEGGIANTE
Il manufatto è stato acquistato dalla Tuzla Shipyard & Tourism per un milione di dollari Usa
21/03/1997PRESENTATO AL CONSIGLIO DEI MINISTRI IL MAXI DDL SU ARMAMENTO E PORTI
Il ministro Burlando ne ha illustrato oggi a Genova contenuto e scopi
20/03/1997NASCE AD ANVERSA LA NUOVA AGENZIA MARITTIMA CMA-CGM ANTWERPEN
L'acquisto della CGM da parte della CMA ha causato la fusione delle due precedenti agenzie
20/03/1997FREEWAYS, UN PROGETTO EUROPEO DIFFICILMENTE REALIZZABILE
Le SNCF pronte a "nazionalizzare" i corridors percorsi dai treni internazionali merci
20/03/1997LA GESTIONE DI VENTIDUE PORTI SPAGNOLI PASSA ALLE REGIONI
Nei prossimi tre anni vi sarà un limite massimo per le tariffe portuali, che poi saranno libere
19/03/1997RESPINTA LA RICHIESTA DI UN'INDAGINE SUPPLEMENTARE SULL'"ESTONIA"
Secondo il tribunale di Nanterre bisogna attendere il risultato di un'altra inchiesta in corso
19/03/1997LA CMA ACQUISTA SULLO SCALO QUATTRO PORTACONTAINER DA 2400 TEU
Verranno immesse nel collegamento per il Sud Pacifico - Australasia
19/03/1997I SERVIZI LOGISTICI DI P&O NEDLLOYD CONTAINER LINE AFFIDATI A P&O NEDLLOYD GLOBAL LOGISTICS
Ha assorbito l'attività di altre sei società specializzate nel settore
19/03/1997CANONI PER CONCESSIONI DEMANIALI MARITTIME A FINI TURISTICO-RICREATIVI: UNA PRECISAZIONE DEL MINISTERO DEI TRASPORTI
18/03/1997CONSEGNATA ALLA B. RICKMERS LA "DENDERAH RICKMERS" DA 1730 TEU
E' noleggiata alla Mitsui che l'immetterà nel servizio Asia Pacifico-Sudafrica-Sudamerica
18/03/1997IL CANTIERE BREMER VULKAN HA CONSEGNATO LA "GALAXY" DA 2758 TEU
E' la penultima nave costruita dal cantiere fallito. L'ultima sarà la gemella "Century"
18/03/1997DAL 2 AL 4 GIUGNO A ISTANBUL ASSEMBLEA GENERALE DEL BIMCO
Oltre mille delegati dibatteranno i problemi dell'industria dello shipping
18/03/1997DEREGOLAMENTAZIONE DELLO SHIPPING NELL'"OCEAN SHIPPING REFORM ACT" CHE SARA' DISCUSSO DAL SENATO AMERICANO
Consenso ai contratti individuali tra caricatori e armatori. Fusione di FMC e STB nel 1999
17/03/1997ALLA MAERSK LINE IL RICONOSCIMENTO SHIPPING LINE OF THE YEAR
Il premio è stato assegnato da una giuria di sedici personalità dello shipping
17/03/1997GIOVEDI DIBATTITO AL PROPELLER SUL TEMA "IL MANAGER INFLUENTE"
Relatori saranno Giovanni Cattaneo, Lucio De Bernardis, Stefano Scillieri e Pietro Tidu
17/03/1997ENRICO GIANNI SCERNI PRESIDENTE DELLA CAMERA DI COMMERCIO DI GENOVA
Breve cerimonia d'insediamento presente la Giunta camerale e il Prefetto di Genova
17/03/1997TRE PRODUCT CARRIER ORDINATE DALLA A.P. MÖLLER A UN CANTIERE CINESE
Le unità da 35.000 tpl verranno impiegate nel mercato nordeuropeo per trasporto di prodotti
17/03/1997TERREMOTO AL VERTICE DELLA CONTSHIP ITALIA: LASCIANO WALTER LUGLI, SOSTITUITO DA GIULIANO ALBERGHINI, E ROBERTA FALQUI
La nuova composizione del management risponderà al diverso orientamento degli azionisti di riferimento. In aumento traffici e fatturato del Gruppo
15/03/1997SECONDA CROCIERA DI 3 MESI ATTORNO AL MONDO DELLA MITSUI NEL 1999
Per la prima, che verrà effettuata l'anno prossimo, tutti i posti sono già occupati
15/03/1997PRIMO SCIOPERO NAZIONALE DEI PORTUALI GIAPPONESI DA DODICI ANNI
Protestano contro la decisione della FMC USA di imporre una sovrattassa sugli scali delle navi giapponesi e contro la politica governativa di deregolamentazione del lavoro portuale
15/03/1997SCIOPERO DEGLI OPERAI DEL CANTIERE DI DANZICA CONTRO LA CHIUSURA
Hanno bloccato il traffico in città e determinato forti ritardi nel traffico ferroviario
11/03/1997ALLEANZA CMA-NSCSA NEL COLLEGAMENTO NORD EUROPA-ASIA ORIENTALE
Le due compagnie inaugurano anche la linea subcontinente indiano - Golfo Arabico
10/03/1997ESONERO DALLE NUOVE TASSE PORTUALI PER CHI NON HA EFFETTUATO TRAFFICI CON IL GABON DAL 1° GIUGNO 1995
Precisazione del Bimco ad una circolare del Gabonese Shippers' Council
10/03/1997NUOVA LINEA YANGMING-K LINE-COSCO NORD EUROPA - NORD AMERICA
Gli scali settimanali sono Anversa, Felixstowe, Rotterdam, New York, Norfolk e Charleston
10/03/1997PRIVATIZZATA LA CAMEROON SHIPPING LINE DI DOUALA
Il governo camerunense ha mantenuto una partecipazione del 15,2 per cento
10/03/1997TRE GIORNI DI SCIOPERO DEI PORTUALI DI PARANAGUA
Chiedono un aumento salariale del 21 per cento, retroattivo dal marzo dell'anno scorso
08/03/1997CALANO I TRANSITI DI PETROLIERE NEL CANALE DI SUEZ
Alla concorrenza dell'oleodotto Sumed l'Autorità del canale contrappone sconti sui pedaggi
08/03/1997IL TRAFFICO NEL PORTO DI ROTTERDAM NEL 1996 E' CALATO DELLO 0,5%
I container movimentati hanno totalizzato quasi 5 milioni di teu (53,4 milioni di tonnellate)
08/03/1997ALESSANDRA BURKE AL VERTICE DEL GRUPPO GIOVANI AGENTI MARITTIMI DI GENOVA
Il nuovo Comitato direttivo ha anche eletto Filippo Gallo e Fabio Pesto alla vicepresidenza
07/03/1997MCKENNA TRUCKING CHIEDE UN RISARCIMENTO MILIONARIO ALLA MAERSK
L'armamento danese avrebbe indirizzato le richieste di trasporto via terra a un altro trasportatore beneficiando dei relativi sconti tariffari
07/03/1997EVERGREEN ORDINERA' ALTRE 30 PORTACONTAINER ENTRO FINE SECOLO
Saranno di portata compresa tra 1500 e 2500 teu, per un valore di un miliardo di dollari

07/03/1997GABON - NEW SHIPPERS' COUNCIL FEES BASED ON OCEAN FREIGHTS
06/03/1997UFFICIALI ITALIANI E MARITTIMI FILIPPINI SULLE CHIMICHIERE STOLT
Le navi da 5400 metri cubi sono in costruzione nei cantieri navali INMA della Spezia

06/03/1997LLOYD' REGISTER FOBAS EXTENDS LABORATORY NETWORK
06/03/1997CANALE DI SUEZ CHIUSO E TRAFFICO BLOCCATO NEL PORTO DI ALESSANDRIA PER INTEMPERIE
L'operatività nel porto di Damietta invece non ha subito interruzioni
05/03/1997LA NAVIGAZIONE NELLA ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY SARA' RIAPERTA IL 2 APRILE
Possibili restrizioni (navigazione solo diurna) per l'alto livello delle acque del lago Ontario
05/03/1997SONO 62 I CONTAINER FINITI IN MARE DAL PONTE DELLA "TOKIO EXPRESS"
La nave ha perduto una parte del carico a 27 km dalla costa di Land's End (Cornovaglia)
05/03/1997APPROVATO IL FINANZIAMENTO DI 21,1 MILIARDI PER L'INTERPORTO DI VADO
E' una delle nove opere dichiarate dal ministero dei Trasporti meritevoli di finanziamento
04/03/1997PRIMO COLLEGAMENTO DIRETTO CINA COMUNISTA - TAIWAN DOPO 48 ANNI
E' stato effettuato il 23 febbraio dalla portacontainer "Lien Fung", arrivata a Kaohsiung da Xiamen dopo aver scalato Hong Kong
04/03/1997SODDISFACENTI I RISULTATI DI P&O CONTAINERS E P&O CRUISES NEL 1996
Mediocri quelli di P&O Ferries, che nella Dover-Calais ha subito un calo di oltre 50.000 pax
04/03/1997TASSA DI 100.000 DOLLARI SU OGNI SCALO DI NAVI GIAPPONESI NEI PORTI USA
E' stata decisa per ritorsione contro il trattamento discriminatorio ricevuto dalle navi straniere nei porti nipponici. Verrà applicata dal 14 aprile alle navi di K Line, NYK e Mitsui
03/03/1997BIMCO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS IN MUMBAI
Under-Keel Clearance, Bulk Carrier Safety, Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships, Drug and Alcohol Testing
03/03/1997L'INTERPORTO DI GIOIA TAURO AL CENTRO DELLE INIZIATIVE PER LO SVILUPPO DELL'ECONOMIA CALABRESE
Questa ed altre iniziative verranno presentate oggi nel corso di una manifestazione a Roma
03/03/1997FORMALIZZATA IL 25 FEBBRAIO L'ALLEANZA HANJIN - DSR/SENATOR
Le flotte delle due compagnie di navigazione totalizzano insieme 194.200 teu
03/03/1997QUARANTANOVE NAVI SUBSTANDARD FERMATE NEL PORTO DI GENOVA NEL 96
La Capitaneria di porto ai fini del Mou '82 ha effettuato visita generale a 87 navi straniere
01/03/19972519 NAVI PER 45 MILIONI DI TSL IN COSTRUZIONE NEL MONDO A FINE 1996
Giappone e Corea del Sud si dividono il 27% delle commesse. Il portafoglio ordini dei cantieri italiani è di 89 navi per 1,9 milioni di tonnellate di stazza lorda
01/03/1997LA SEAC CANCELLA DAL 1° APRILE L'INTERIM FUEL PARTECIPATION FACTOR
L'IFP risulterà zero per container/teu, per merci in colli e carico LCL
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
Catania
Di Sarcina: We will immediately begin all the planned actions.
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
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Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
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
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
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