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August 2003
30/08/2003Nel primo semestre DFDS ha accumulato un passivo netto di 33 milioni di corone danesi
Il ricavo è cresciuto dell'1,2% a 2,35 miliardi di corone
30/08/2003OOCL ha istituito una propria agenzia marittima in India
Ha assunto tutte le funzioni assegnate in precedenza alla Volkart Fleming
30/08/2003Smit International prevede una crescita dei risultati
Atteso per l'esercizio 2003 un risultato netto superiore ai 18 milioni di euro previsti in precedenza
29/08/2003La Commissione UE impone alle FS di liberalizzare i collegamenti ferroviari internazionali con l'Italia
Nessuna multa alla società italiana
29/08/2003In calo attività e risultati di Air France nel secondo trimestre
Sia il traffico passeggeri che quello merci sono diminuiti del 5,7%
29/08/2003Rendiconto positivo per la China Merchants Holdings (Pacific)
Modern Terminal ha acquistato 10 gru a portale su gomma per il CT9
29/08/2003Migliorano i conti della società ferroviaria elvetica SBB CFF FFS
Nel primo semestre registrato un lieve aumento dei ricavi derivanti sia dal traffico passeggeri che da quello merci
29/08/2003NYK Reefers annuncia la propria alleanza con la svedese LauritzenCool
Diventerà operativa all'inizio nel prossimo anno, quando avrà termine il pool agreement tra la compagnia giapponese e la norvegese Star Reefers
28/08/2003Negativo il risultato semestrale di Minoan Lines
La compagnia ha registrato un aumento del fatturato a 77,8 milioni di euro (+8,4%)
28/08/2003Crescita dei volumi e dei noli consentono ad Hapag-Lloyd Container Line di registrare ottimi risultati economici
Nel primo semestre la compagnia ha trasportato circa 988.000 teu (+11,1%)
28/08/2003COSCO Investment (Singapore) prevede di chiudere il 2003 un significativo aumento dei risultati rispetto allo scorso anno
Il primo semestre è stato concluso con un utile netto di 8,1 milioni di dollari di Singapore (+2,2%)
28/08/2003Negativo il risultato netto del primo semestre di Attica Enterprises (Superfast Ferries e Blue Star Ferries)
Il fatturato consolidato è aumentato del 33% a 166,2 milioni di euro
28/08/2003Zim inserisce gli scali di Tampa e Mobile nella rete feeder del Golfo USA
I due porti saranno toccati con frequenza settimanale a partire dal prossimo 5 ottobre
28/08/2003Nel primo semestre il porto di Singapore ha movimentato 169,7 milioni di tonnellate di merci (+1,9%)
Il traffico container è stato pari a 8.764.600 teu (+5,8%)
28/08/2003Tre ore di sciopero nei principali porti indiani
I lavoratori portuali vogliono riscuotere il bonus di produttività
28/08/2003Ritorno alla normalità nei porti sudcoreani di Busan e Gwangyang
Ripresa del traffico container dopo il rallentamento determinato dallo sciopero degli autotrasportatori
27/08/2003Singamas incrementa giro d'affari e risultati
Il primo semestre è stato archiviato con un utile netto di oltre 7 milioni di dollari
27/08/2003Nuovo servizio Mediterraneo - USA East Coast di Hapag-Lloyd
Sarà inaugurato in ottobre. Toccherà i porti di Malta, Livorno, Genova, Fos, Valencia, Lisbona, New York, Norfolk, Charleston e Miami. Ristrutturato il Med America Express
27/08/2003Flessione dei traffici containerizzati Asia-USA nello scorso giugno
Il calo riguarda sia la relazione E/B che quella W/B. Non accadeva dal gennaio 2002
27/08/2003Yang Ming chiude il primo semestre con eccellenti risultati finanziari
La compagnia ha ordinato due portacontainer da 1.500 teu alla China Shipbuilding Corporation
27/08/2003CMA CGM ha ordinato otto portacontainer da 8.200 teu alla Hyundai Heavy Industries
Le navi saranno impiegate nel servizio FAL tra Asia ed Europa. Avranno una velocità di 25,4 nodi
27/08/2003Nel primo semestre la malese MISC ha riportato un incremento del 63,4% dell'utile netto
L'utile operativo è ammontato a 499,4 milioni di ringgit (+56,7%)
27/08/2003Micky Arison venderà parte della sua quota nel gruppo crocieristico Carnival Corporation & plc
Complessivamente la famiglia del presidente e CEO del gruppo americano cederà circa il 4% dei diritti di voto
26/08/2003Il governo di Seul annuncia il ritorno al lavoro del 61,6% degli autotrasportatori sudcoreani
In crescita il traffico nel porto di Busan
26/08/2003Il rialzo dei noli nel settore container sostiene le performance semestrali di A.P. Møller - Mærsk
Il gruppo danese ha chiuso la prima metà di quest'anno con un utile netto di oltre 1,3 miliardi di dollari
26/08/2003A Friedrichshafen (Germania) la prossima edizione dell'International Waterbite Regatta
Si svolgerà dal 29 al 31 agosto prossimi
26/08/2003Nel primo semestre China Shipping Development ha incrementato il risultato netto del 75,4%
Atteso un aumento della domanda petrolifera nel secondo semestre 2003. Stabile il mercato del carbone
26/08/2003Nei primi sette mesi di quest'anno il traffico container sulla ferrovia transiberiana è aumentato del 70%
In Russia il volume delle merci trasportate su rotaia è aumentato del 12%
26/08/2003Sesta e cruciale giornata dello sciopero degli autotrasportatori sudcoreani
Annunciato il fermo di 16 dei 17 leader sindacali che guidano la protesta
25/08/2003Nei primi sette mesi del 2003 il porto di Ravenna ha movimentato 14,1 milioni di tonnellate (+1,3%)
Lo scalo ha registrato un traffico container pari a 94.395 teu (-3,1%)
25/08/2003In luglio il porto di Marsiglia ha movimentato 8,44 milioni di tonnellate (+3,8%)
In aumento container, rinfuse secche e idrocarburi. Calo delle merci convenzionali e delle altre rinfuse liquide
25/08/2003Strada irta di difficoltà per i cantieri navali di Aker Kvaerner
Il gruppo ha chiuso il secondo trimestre 2003 con un passivo netto di 472 milioni di corone norvegesi
25/08/2003Iniziate le prove in mare della nuova ammiraglia di Costa Crociere
"Costa Fortuna" è partita oggi da Genova con destinazione Palermo. Entrerà in servizio a metà del prossimo novembre
25/08/2003Nei primi sette mesi del 2003 il traffico container nel porto di Boston è aumentato del 13,9%
Sono stati movimentati complessivamente 90.117 teu
23/08/2003NYK Line ha concluso il secondo trimestre 2003 con un utile netto di 8,7 miliardi di yen
Il ricavo è ammontato a 326,5 miliardi di yen
23/08/2003Forte incremento della movimentazione nel container terminal del porto russo di Vostochny
L'impianto è gestito da una joint venture costituita dal porto di Vostochny, dalla CSX World Terminals e dalla P&O Ports
22/08/2003Nuovo servizio fast ferry Barcellona-Palma-Ibiza di Baleària
Verrà inaugurato il 1° dicembre. Avrà frequenza giornaliera
22/08/2003Una ricerca della MOL evidenzia gli effetti anticorrosivi dello shop primer applicato sulle cisterne delle VLCC a doppio scafo
Rilevati 50 punti di corrosione a due anni e mezzo dalla consegna delle navi contro gli oltre 1.000 nelle unità non trattate con il prodotto
22/08/2003Primo semestre positivo per l'olandese Smit
Il periodo è stato archiviato con un utile netto di 12 milioni di euro
22/08/2003Più che raddoppiato il risultato netto della svedese Broström
La compagnia ha registrato un progressivo indebolimento del mercato nel corso del primo semestre
22/08/2003Nel primo semestre 2003 il numero dei crocieristi in Nord America è cresciuto del 9%
Le prime dieci compagnie del mercato hanno effettuato 932 crociere
21/08/2003K Line venderà l'ultima petroliera a scafo singolo della sua flotta
La VLCC "Sumidagawa" sarà ceduta all'inizio del prossimo mese
21/08/2003Sono iniziate le operazioni per sbarcare il combustibile dalla Sea-Land Express
Falliti i tentativi di rimorchiare la nave, si tenta ora di alleggerirla per disincagliarla dal fondale sabbioso
21/08/2003Lo scorso mese il porto di Long Beach ha movimentato 430.686 teu (-4,7%)
Nei primi sette mesi di quest'anno il traffico merci è ammontato a 69.997.249 tonnellate (-4,7%)
21/08/2003Il rialzo dei noli riporta in positivo i conti di NOL
Nel primo semestre la filiale APL ha registrato un calo del 2% dei volumi trasportati
21/08/2003In crescita le performance della divisione portuale del gruppo Hutchison Whampoa
Nel primo semestre Hutchison Port Holdings ha movimentato 19,5 milioni di teu (+19%)
21/08/2003NYK Line ordinerà due nuove VLCC a doppio scafo
Saranno costruite dalla Imabari Shipbuilding Co. e dalla Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
21/08/2003Nel primo semestre Swiss ha ridotto il passivo netto a 333 milioni di franchi svizzeri
Il risultato non comprende oneri straordinari per circa 200 milioni di franchi svizzeri
21/08/2003Il porto di Charleston effettua interventi di manutenzione e ammodernamento delle strutture
Costeranno 4,2 milioni di dollari
20/08/2003Shell, CNOOC, Sinopec e Unocal siglano un accordo per lo sfruttamento di giacimenti offshore in Cina
Riguarda un'area di 22.000 chilometri quadrati nel mare nella Cina orientale
20/08/2003In luglio il porto di Los Angeles ha movimentato 615.714 teu (+24,2%)
Gli sbarchi di container pieni sono ammontati a 326.753 teu (+25,3%) e gli imbarchi di container pieni a 97.374 teu (+16,3%)
20/08/2003Costa Crociere supera la quota record di mezzo milione di passeggeri
Negli ultimi tre mesi registrato un deciso incremento delle prenotazioni
20/08/2003OOIL beneficia della vitalità del mercato cinese
Forte crescita dei risultati nel primo semestre di quest'anno
20/08/2003Ancora arenata in Sud Africa la portacontainer Sea-Land Express
Né l'equipaggio né il carico hanno subito alcun danno
20/08/2003Nel secondo trimestre Star Cruises ha accusato un passivo netto consolidato di 29 milioni di dollari
Conflitto in Iraq e SARS hanno determinato un calo della domanda e la cancellazione di prenotazioni
19/08/2003In luglio PSA Corporation ha movimentato 1,61 milioni di teu a Singapore (+8,8%)
Il traffico nei terminal esteri gestiti dal gruppo è ammontato a 850mila teu (+9%)
19/08/2003Bruxelles ha autorizzato l'acquisizione di Avio da parte di Finmeccanica e Carlyle
Il gruppo americano deterrà il 70% del capitale della società, quello italiano il restante 30%
19/08/2003Nel primo semestre Hanjin Shipping ha trasportato 1,26 milioni di teu (+12%)
Il risultato operativo è cresciuto a 77 miliardi di won (+1.855%)
19/08/2003Avviata la prima fase di ampliamento del Trinity Terminal di Felixstowe
Doterà l'impianto di una banchina di 270 metri
19/08/2003Frontline venderà due VLCC alla tedesca Dr. Peters
Le navi saranno noleggiate dalla stessa società di navigazione di Hamilton
19/08/2003Gli azionisti del gruppo messicano TMM hanno bocciato la cessione Grupo TFM alla Kansas City Southern
La società americana ha annunciato l'avvio di azioni legali per portare a termine l'operazione
18/08/2003Traffico container nel porto di Genova: gli sbarchi e e gli imbarchi nel primo trimestre
Sono pubblicati nella Rassegna Congiunturale pubblicata dalla Camera di Commercio di Genova
18/08/2003Il governo italiano prepara un pacchetto di incentivi per convincere gli autotrasportatori ad utilizzare le autostrade del mare
Il "ticket ecologico" sarà definito entro il prossimo mese
18/08/2003Nel secondo trimestre P&O Ports ha movimentato oltre 2,7 milioni di teu (+26,1%)
Nel primo semestre la movimentazione è ammontata a 5,2 milioni di teu (+27,7%)
18/08/2003Il calo delle performance della divisione traghetti pesa sul bilancio di Sea Containers
Il secondo trimestre 2003 è stato archiviato con un risultato netto di 9,3 milioni di dollari (-41,7%)
18/08/2003Nel primo semestre il porto di Amburgo ha movimentato 2,9 milioni di teu (+14,9%)
In calo i carichi convenzionali. Attesa un'ulteriore crescita del traffico containerizzato
14/08/2003Il gruppo armatoriale giapponese NYK Line ha costituito la filiale NYK Logistics (Asia)
Costituisce il quartier generale regionale del gruppo per le attività logistiche nell'area del sud-est asiatico
14/08/2003P&O Nedlloyd risale la china
Miglioramento dei risultati della compagnia nel secondo trimestre di quest'anno
14/08/2003Domani a Savona Lo Spirito di Stella, il primo catamarano al mondo a misura di disabile
L'imbarcazione sarà impegnata in un Giro d'Italia velico in nove tappe
13/08/2003Liberia: ITF chiede l'allontanamento dal potere dei responsabili del settore marittimo
A destare particolare preoccupazione - ha detto David Cockroft - è «la mancanza di qualsiasi norma di legge in Liberia e, per estensione, sulle navi che battono la sua bandiera»
13/08/2003CP Ships noleggerà nove portacontainer da 4.250 teu costruite dalla Samsung
Le navi saranno consegnate tra la fine del 2005 e l'inizio del 2007
13/08/2003MOL ha nominato la PaulGünther Prague proprio agente nella Repubblica Ceca e nella Repubblica Slovacca
Ricevuto il benestare del governo cinese per l'apertura di nuovi uffici di rappresentanza a Xian Lianyungang
12/08/2003Mitsui O.S.K. Lines prevede un miglioramento dei risultati dell'anno fiscale 2003
Il primo trimestre si è chiuso con un utile netto di 11,1 miliardi di yen
12/08/2003ICF incrementerà la frequenza del suo treno blocco Verona-Gliwice
Dal prossimo mese il treno viaggerà dal martedì al sabato in entrambe le direzioni
12/08/2003Celebrity Cruises ha intentato una causa nei confronti di Rolls-Royce e Alstom Power Conversion
Lamentate disfunzioni ai sistemi di propulsione pod
11/08/2003Nel primo semestre il porto di Ravenna ha movimentato 11,8 milioni di tonnellate di merci (-1,2%)
La movimentazione contenitori è scesa del 3,5% a 80.492 teu. Rinnovato il sito internet dell'Autorità Portuale
11/08/2003Nel secondo trimestre di quest'anno Navigazione Montanari ha riportato un utile ante imposte di 6,2 milioni di euro (+76,5%)
La posizione finanziaria netta al 30 giugno scorso è negativa per 267 milioni di euro (218 milioni di euro a fine giugno 2002)
11/08/2003Rolls-Royce ha concluso il primo semestre di quest'anno con un utile prima delle imposte di 59 milioni di sterline (+78,8%)
La divisione navale ha archiviato il periodo con un utile tendenziale prime degli oneri finanziari 37 milioni di sterline (+5,7%)
09/08/2003Sei aziende navalmeccaniche statunitensi hanno implementato l'Environmental Management System
Il programma è stato avviato dall'Environmental Protection Agency con l'obiettivo di incrementare le performance ambientali in vari settori dell'industria
08/08/2003Dal 24 al 26 ottobre alla Fiera di Pesaro si svolgerà la ventunesima edizione di SMAVI
Quest'anno la manifestazione estenderà la partecipazione anche ai veicoli e allestimenti d'occasione
08/08/2003Exel ha comprato la brasiliana Unidock's
La società sudamericana è specializzata nella distribuzione di prodotti farmaceutici
08/08/2003Costo del combustibile e rafforzamento del dollaro canadese pesano sui risultati della Canadian Pacific Railway
Preannunciato un prossimo incremento dei volumi di merci alla rinfusa
07/08/2003E' iniziata in via sperimentale l'attività del più grande stabilimento di produzione container del mondo
L'East Factory della Shenzhen Southern Zhongji Containers Manufacture Co. sarà pienamente operativo in settembre
07/08/2003CN e CSXI realizzeranno un terminal intermodale a Memphis
Si svilupperà su un'area di 155 acri e avrà una capacità di movimentazione annua di 200.000 container o trailer
07/08/2003Stelmar registra il 34° risultato trimestrale positivo consecutivo
La compagnia greca ha concluso il secondo trimestre 2003 con un utile netto di 4,5 milioni di dollari
06/08/2003Bruxelles propone nuove misure per il trasferimento delle navi tra i registri navali dell'Unione Europea
Obiettivo dell'iniziativa è il miglioramento della posizione competitiva dello shipping europeo e delle sue condizioni operative
06/08/2003La Commissione UE ha autorizzato la costituzione della joint venture Autoroute Ferroviaire Alpine
La società (50% SNCF, 50% Trenitalia) fornirà un servizio di navetta per il trasporto su rotaia degli autocarri e dei semirimorchi attraverso la galleria del Frejus
06/08/2003Nuovo servizio di navette fluviali tra i porti di Le Havre e Bonneuil-sur-Marne (Parigi)
E' operato dalla compagnia francese Logiseine
05/08/2003Teekay sfrutta la ripresa del mercato cisterniero
La compagnia canadese ha concluso il secondo trimestre 2003 con un utile netto di 96,9 milioni di dollari
05/08/2003Crowley Logistics ha comprato la connazionale Apparel Transportation
La società è specializzata in servizi all'industria tessile e dell'abbigliamento
05/08/2003Nuovo servizio traghetto Ventspils-Travemunde della Latvian Shipping Company
Ha frequenza bisettimanale. Viene impiegata la nave "Kaptan Burhanettin Isim"
04/08/2003Nel primo semestre il porto di Tallinn ha movimentato 48.933 teu (+13%)
Il traffico merci è ammontato complessivamente a 19,05 milioni di tonnellate (+0,1%)
04/08/2003Exel ha concluso il primo semestre con un risultato ante imposte di 67 milioni di sterline (+2,3%)
Positive le previsioni per i prossimi mesi
04/08/2003Il cantiere navale di Gijón della Izar ha consegnato la chimichiera Guanaco alla cilena Ultragás
Si tratta dell'ottava chimichiera costruita dallo stabilimento
02/08/2003Il gruppo CVRD ha venduto altre due navi della filiale Docenave
Le unità sono state acquistate dalla Magna Marine Inc. per 36 milioni di dollari
02/08/2003Austal USA realizzerà un traghetto veloce in alluminio di 58 metri
Sarà l'imbarcazione più grande costruita dalla filiale americana del gruppo Austal
01/08/2003Costa Crociere conferma la sua fedeltà a Genova
La compagnia dichiara di voler continuare ad investire sul capoluogo ligure
01/08/2003Via libera del Cipe al ponte sullo stretto di Messina e al terzo valico ferroviario sulla Genova-Milano
Approvati anche l'interporto di Catania, le metropolitane di Roma e Bologna e l'autostrada Palermo-Messina
01/08/2003La divisione aerospaziale affossa i risultati di Boeing
Il secondo trimestre è stato archiviato con un passivo netto di 192 milioni di dollari
01/08/2003Nuovo servizio ferroviario dal porto di Grangemouth
Operato dalla EWS, effettua collegamenti da e per il nuovo terminal ferroviario della Forth Ports
01/08/2003Jurong Port si assicura un nuovo cliente
La HUBLine ha attivato due nuovi servizi da Singapore
FROM THE HOME PAGE
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
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.
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
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.
Rome/Salerno
The union said it was certain that the Central Tyrrhenian Port System Authority would appeal the ruling.
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%)
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
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
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
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
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
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
››› 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
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
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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
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
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