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August 2004
31/08/2004Nuova gru di banchina post-Panamax per il porto di Tauranga
Sarà pienamente operativa all'inizio del prossimo ottobre
31/08/2004SBB CFF FFS chiude in rosso il primo semestre sotto il peso degli accantonamenti per la cassa pensioni
In crescita il traffico passeggeri. Calo delle merci
31/08/2004I dati definitivi del traffico merci realizzato nel porto di Hong Kong nei primi cinque mesi del 2004
La movimentazione container è stata pari a 8.775.000 teu (+8,0%), anziché 9.072.000 teu come riportato nei dati provvisori
31/08/2004Il gruppo MOL inaugura una nuova filiale in Indonesia
Il nuovo ufficio è situato nella città di Semarang
31/08/2004Il presidente della Rotterdam Port Authority ha rassegnato le dimissioni
È accusato di aver concesso garanzie per prestiti bancari alla RDM all'insaputa degli altri componenti del consiglio di amministrazione dell'autorità portuale
31/08/2004China Shipping Development prevede un ulteriore incremento della domanda di trasporto di petrolio e carbone
Nel primo semestre la compagnia ha raddoppiato il risultato netto
30/08/2004Nuovo ufficio di MOL (China) a Nanjing
Nel prossimo autunno la società aprirà una nuova filiale a Dalian
30/08/2004Nei primi sette mesi di quest'anno il porto di Ravenna ha registrato una crescita del 5,1% del traffico merci
La movimentazione container è stata pari a 97.999 teu (+3,8%)
30/08/2004OOCL ha ordinato quattro portacontainer da 4.500 teu alla Samsung
Le navi saranno consegnate nel corso del 2007
30/08/2004Positivo l'apporto della divisione merci al bilancio semestrale del gruppo DFDS
In calo i ricavi nel comparto passeggeri
30/08/2004Convenzione Autorità Portuale di Ravenna - SAPIR per la collocazione dei materiali di escavo dei fondali del porto
Messa a disposizione un'area di 200mila metri quadrati
30/08/2004NYK trasporterà minerale di ferro dal Brasile alla Cina per conto di Baoshan Iron & Steel
La compagnia giapponese ha siglato un'intesa con la Nigeria LNG
27/08/2004I container migliorano le performance finanziarie del gruppo armatoriale A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S
Nel primo semestre l'utile netto di gruppo è cresciuto del 6,8% a 1,6 miliardi di dollari
27/08/2004Concordia Maritime ha ordinato due product tanker al cantiere croato Brodosplit
Saranno utilizzate per il trasporto di prodotti raffinati dal Mar Baltico al mercato nordamericano
27/08/2004ABP ordinerà due gru a portale su gomma per il porto di Immingham
Saranno destinate alle quattro banchine del terminal Cargoflow - Immingham
27/08/2004"K" Line ordina un nuova nave per gas naturale liquefatto
Sarà noleggiata alla J&S Cheniere (Switzerland)
27/08/2004In flessione i risultati di Aker Yards
Kvaerner Masa-Yards costruirà una nuova portacontainer per la russa MMC Norilsk Nickel
27/08/2004Via libera del porto di Tacoma all'ampliamento del container terminal scalato da "K" Line
Rinnovata la concessione della società terminalista International Transportation Service
26/08/2004Sea Containers ha venduto il porto di Folkestone al gruppo Saga
La transazione ha un valore di 20 milioni di dollari
26/08/2004Minoan Lines riduce le perdite
Nel primo semestre di quest'anno il risultato operativo consolidato è migliorato del 48,6%
26/08/2004Atteso a breve il via libera UE alla tonnage tax italiana
Lo ha precisato oggi il ministero dell'Economia e delle Finanze
26/08/2004Merci e passeggeri in crescita a Port Everglades
Aumento dei ricavi derivanti dalle attività portuali
26/08/2004Shekou Container Terminals prende in consegua due nuove gru di banchina
Sono state prodotte dalla Shanghai Zhenhua Port Machinery Co.
26/08/2004China Merchants Holdings vende la compagnia di navigazione Ming Wah Universal alla holding China Merchants Group
La transazione ha un valore di 168 milioni di dollari
25/08/2004Lufthansa Cargo programma il taglio di 480 posti di lavoro entro il 2006
Probabilmente già entro la fine di quest'anno - ha precisato la compagnia - «circa 150 posti di lavoro saranno tagliati attraverso normali avvicendamenti»
25/08/2004In crescita i risultati dell'olandese Smit
Nel primo semestre ha totalizzato un utile netto di 14,3 milioni di euro
25/08/2004Il Lloyd Triestino lancia il nuovo Black-Sea Service
Toccherà i porti di Taranto, Pireo, Gemlik, Haydarpasa, Costanza, Odessa e Varna
25/08/2004La svedese Rederi AB Gotland ha ordinato un traghetto a Fincantieri
La nave sarà consegnata all'inizio del 2006
25/08/2004Vancouver Port Authority ha ceduto il 50% di Coast 2000 Terminals alla Western Stevedoring
Coast 2000 è una società di distribuzione e logistica con sede a Richmond
25/08/2004Venezia ospiterà la nona edizione della conferenza MedTrade
La manifestazione si svolgerà il 26 e 27 ottobre prossimi
25/08/2004Sinotrans ha archiviato il primo semestre con un risultato netto di 374,3 milioni di yuan (+8,3%)
Il fatturato è cresciuto del 28,8% a 9,9 miliardi di yuan
25/08/2004Nel primo semestre Singamas ha totalizzato un utile netto di 10,5 milioni di dollari (+49,2%)
L'azienda cinese ha prodotto 267.000 teu (+18%). In lieve calo il risultato operativo
24/08/2004Nuova grande portacontainer per la flotta di Maersk Sealand
La "Albert Mærsk" è lunga 352 metri e larga 43 metri
24/08/2004Grimaldi Ferries cancella alcune partenze sulla rotta Livorno-Valencia
Bloccato il traghetto "Malta Express" per problemi al motore
24/08/2004Per il terzo anno consecutivo l'industria crocieristica nordamericana ha registrato un calo del ricavo medio per passeggero
Lo scorso anno sono stati trasportati 9,83 milioni di passeggeri (+6,6%)
24/08/2004Ottava gru di banchina per il Delta Dedicated North Terminal di ECT a Rotterdam
Il mezzo di sollevamento proviene dal Delta Multi User Terminal
24/08/2004Brillante primo semestre di China Shipping Container Lines
Il periodo è stato chiuso con un risultato netto di 184,1 milioni di dollari
24/08/2004Nuovo centro prenotazioni di MSC Crociere a Fort Lauderdale
Affianca negli Stati Uniti quello già operativo a Moonachie (New Jersey)
24/08/2004Zim trasferirà temporaneamente il suo hub nel Mediterraneo orientale da Haifa a Taranto
La decisione è stata assunta per il protrarsi degli scioperi negli scali israeliani
24/08/2004Saipem si è aggiudicata due contratti del valore complessivo di circa 220 milioni di euro
Sono relativi a progetti nel Mare del Nord e in Nigeria
24/08/2004Nel primo semestre di quest'anno il gruppo filippino ICTSI ha movimentato 897.640 teu (+16%)
Il periodo è stato archiviato con un utile netto consolidato di otto milioni di dollari (+101%)
24/08/2004Global Crossing venderà la Global Marine Systems alla Bridgehouse Marine
Sarà ceduto anche il 49% del capitale azionario della S. B. Submarine Systems Company
23/08/2004Lo scorso mese il porto di Los Angeles ha movimentato 676.399 teu (+9,9%)
Nei primi sette mesi di quest'anno il traffico si è attestato a 4.276.293 teu (+5,7%)
23/08/2004Zim cambia nome e logo
Abbandonata la denominazione Zim Israel Navigation Company, la società è stata ribattezzata Zim Integrated Shipping Services
23/08/2004Flessione del traffico nel porto di Marsiglia
In luglio sono state movimentate 8,1 milioni di tonnellate di merci (-4%)
23/08/2004Yang Ming ordinerà quattro nuove portacontainer da 1.800 teu
Saranno prese in consegna a partire dal terzo trimestre del 2007
23/08/2004Joint venture di Statoil, Teekay e Leif Höegh per il trasporto di gas naturale compresso
La nuova società è denominata Compressed Energy Technology AS (CETech)
23/08/2004Migliorano le performance finanziarie di Austal
L'esercizio finanziario 2004 è stato archiviato con un utile dopo le imposte di 20,1 milioni di dollari
20/08/2004Nuova sede del gruppo navalmeccanico cinese CSIC ad Hong Kong
Sarà utilizzata come ufficio regionale per i mercati del sud-est asiatico
20/08/2004Il traghetto Moby Freedom è tornato sulla rotta Genova-Olbia
L'elica danneggiata è stata riparata nel porto di Genova
20/08/2004COSCO Pacific acquisirà il 16,23% della cinese CIMC
La transazione ha un valore di 127,6 milioni di dollari
20/08/2004Il traffico merci nella via d'acqua del San Lorenzo è tornato a crescere
Nel periodo agosto 2003 - luglio 2004 è cresciuto dell'11,4% a 18.984.000 tonnellate
20/08/2004Sui risultati della tedesca Stinnes pesano le performance negative della divisione ferroviaria Railion
In crescita i risultati del gruppo logistico Schenker
20/08/2004Iniziata la costruzione di un nuovo terminal passeggeri nel porto di Toronto
Previsto un investimento complessivo di 10,5 milioni di dollari canadesi
19/08/2004Accordo di fusione tra le compagnie di navigazione Eimskip e Faroe Ship
Gli azionisti di Faroe Ship riceveranno 100 milioni di corone danesi e il 6% del capitale di Eimskip
19/08/2004Migliorano i conti di Star Cruises
Il primo semestre è stato chiuso con un utile netto consolidato di 3,5 milioni di dollari
19/08/2004Nel primo semestre Hutchison Port Holdings ha movimentato 22,6 milioni di teu (+12%)
Il risultato operativo della divisione portuale del gruppo Hutchison Whampoa è cresciuto del 12%
19/08/2004Attica ha concluso il primo semestre con un utile netto di 6,4 milioni di euro
Il risultato operativo è cresciuto del 20% a 35,6 milioni di euro
19/08/2004Nuovo servizio Haiphong - Hong Kong di MOL
Sarà avviato nei prossimi giorni
19/08/2004In crescita le performance finanziarie di Zim
Il gruppo israeliano si doterà di 12 nuove portacontainer
18/08/2004Kvaerner Masa-Yards estende di un mese l'opzione relativa ad una seconda nave Ultra Voyager per Royal Caribbean
L'unità - se ordinata - verrà consegnata nel 2007
18/08/2004Nel primo semestre il traffico nel porto della Spezia è diminuito del 10,7%
Movimentati 508.320 teu (-1,3%)
18/08/2004Moby ripristina la linea Civitavecchia-Olbia
Affittato il traghetto veloce "Aries" della Tirrenia
18/08/2004Tra un mese Maersk Sealand abbandonerà il Transpacific Stabilization Agreement
Al cartello armatoriale fanno capo altre 13 primarie linee di navigazione mondiali
18/08/2004Formalizzato l'accordo per la realizzazione di un nuovo container terminal a Jawaharlal Nehru
L'impianto diventerà operativo nell'agosto 2006
18/08/2004OOCL ha ottenuto la certificazione per operare come agenzia marittima in Cina
È il primo vettore di Hong Kong ad aver acquisito la licenza
17/08/2004Kalmar costruirà un nuovo stabilimento a Shanghai per l'assemblaggio delle gru
Previsto un investimento di circa 10 milioni di dollari
17/08/2004La Container Security Initiative è diventata operativa nei porti di Laem Chabang e Tanjung Pelepas
Sinora il programma è stato applicato in venticinque porti mondiali
17/08/2004La compagnia aerea Swiss riduce sensibilmente le perdite
Forte contrazione dei costi operativi nel primo semestre
17/08/2004Nel primo semestre il porto di Algeciras ha movimentato 1.388.111 teu (+10,4%)
Il prossimo anno sarà avviata la terza fase del progetto del Muelle de Isla Verde
17/08/2004L'aumento del prezzo dell'acciaio pesa sul risultato operativo di Daewoo Shipbuilding
Il primo semestre è stato archiviato con un utile netto di 165,6 milioni di dollari (+20,2%)
17/08/2004A.P. Møller venderà la filiale informatica Mærsk Data alla IBM Danmark
Il valore della transazione non è stato reso noto
17/08/2004Un'avaria ad un'elica ha costretto il traghetto Moby Freedom a rientrare nel porto di Olbia
Il distacco di una parte di una pala dell'elica di sinistra è stato causato probabilmente da un impatto con un corpo semisommerso
16/08/2004In forte calo i risultati di CP Ships nonostante il consistente incremento del giro d'affari
Il gruppo armatoriale ha chiuso il secondo trimestre con un utile netto di soli tre milioni di dollari
16/08/2004Lieve crescita del traffico containerizzato nel porto di Brema/Bremerhaven
Nel primo semestre sono stati movimentati 1.624.232 teu (+2,7%)
16/08/2004Nel primo semestre il porto di Zeebrugge ha movimentato oltre 15,7 milioni di tonnellate di merci (+2,2%)
In crescita le merci varie e il traffico ro-ro. Flessione delle rinfuse
16/08/2004In luglio il porto di Hong Kong ha movimentato 1.937.000 teu (+14,9%)
Nei primi sette mesi di quest'anno il traffico è ammontato a 12.657.000 teu (+ 10,4%)
16/08/2004Procede il programma di fusione dei cantieri navali ThyssenKrupp Werften e Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
L'accordo per attivare l'operazione verrà sottoscritto alla fine del prossimo mese
16/08/2004In luglio il porto di Long Beach ha movimentato 529.663 teu (+23%)
Nei primi sette mesi di quest'anno il traffico si è attestato a 3.072.954 teu (+17,3%)
13/08/2004In crescita i risultati di Canadian Pacific Railway
Nel secondo trimestre è stato registrato un utile netto di 83,7 milioni di dollari
13/08/2004Risultati in forte calo nella semestrale di Hyundai Heavy Industries
Performance finanziarie in discesa anche per la connazionale Samsung Heavy Industries
13/08/2004Migliorano i conti di Lufthansa
«La situazione di fondo nel trasporto aereo rimane difficile e la competizione è forte», ha ricordato il presidente e CEO del gruppo Wolfgang Mayrhuber
13/08/2004MISC ha raddoppiato il risultato netto del secondo trimestre
Il volume d'affari è cresciuto del 57%
12/08/2004Il gruppo P&O ha chiuso il primo semestre con un passivo ante imposte di 6,1 milioni di sterline
Bene le attività terminalistiche e il trasporto containerizzato. In difficoltà i traghetti
12/08/2004Nel primo semestre il porto di Barcellona ha movimentato 932.984 teu (+18,4%)
Il traffico merci è cresciuto del 15,7% a 19,7 milioni di tonnellate
12/08/2004Il trend favorevole dei noli e dei volumi trascina in alto Royal P&O Nedlloyd
Nel primo semestre la compagnia ha trasportato 1.978.000 teu (+9%)
12/08/2004Jacques Barrot sarà il prossimo commissario europeo ai Trasporti
L'avvocato francese è nato il 3 febbraio 1937 a Yssingeaux
12/08/2004Primo ordinativo alla Cina per la costruzione di navi per gas naturale liquefatto
Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding realizzerà tre metaniere della capacità di 147.200 metri cubi
11/08/2004P&O Ports svilupperà il porto indiano di Kulpi
Previsto un investimento di circa 235 milioni di dollari
11/08/2004Hyundai Merchant Marine torna all'utile
Nel primo semestre la compagnia sudcoreana ha totalizzato un utile netto di 171,4 miliardi di won
11/08/2004Prosegue la crescita dei volumi movimentati dal gruppo PSA
Nei primi sette mesi di quest'anno il traffico è stato pari a 19 milioni di teu (+18,8%)
10/08/2004Regional Container Lines (RCL) ha chiuso il primo semestre con un utile netto di 25,5 milioni di dollari
Il ricavo lordo è cresciuto del 60,9% a 51 milioni di dollari
10/08/2004CP Ships ammette di aver dichiarato utili in eccesso e il titolo perde il 21,5% alla Borsa di Toronto
Il risultato netto per l'intero esercizio 2004 - ha precisato il gruppo armatoriale - sarà comunque superiore a quello registrato lo scorso anno
10/08/2004rail4chem è uscita dall'associazione ferroviaria tedesca VDV
Lo scorso anno la società ha registrato un volume trasportato pari a circa 1,4 miliardi di tonnellate-chilometro
09/08/2004Shipping Corporation of India raddoppia il risultato netto
Il secondo trimestre di quest'anno è stato archiviato con un utile netto di 3.185,0 milioni di rupie
06/08/2004In crescita la semestrale di OOCL
Nel corso della prima metà di quest'anno la compagnia ha preso in consegna quattro nuove portacontainer da 8.063 teu
06/08/2004Contrazione dei risultati consolidati di Sea Containers nel secondo trimestre
Positivo l'apporto della divisione container
06/08/2004Joint venture terminalistica di Carnival e Royal Caribbean per il porto di Civitavecchia
I due gruppi statunitensi gestiranno l'attività crocieristica dello scalo laziale
06/08/2004Nel primo semestre il porto di Seattle ha movimentato 768.037 teu (+4,9%)
Il traffico di container pieni è ammontato a 573.728 teu (+8,3%)
06/08/2004Aumenta il traffico nel canale di Panama
Rilevante crescita dei tempo medio di transito
05/08/2004Positive performance della giapponese NYK
Costituita la filiale logistica russa NYK Logistics CIS
05/08/2004Forte incremento dei risultati finanziari generati da Hapag-Lloyd
Il secondo trimestre di quest'anno è stato archiviato con un utile ante imposte di 79 milioni di euro (+75,6%)
05/08/2004Nuovo servizio tra Cina e Nord Europa di COSCON
Immessa nel servizio SEA la prima portacontainer da 8.000 teu
05/08/2004Nel secondo trimestre Mitsui O.S.K. Lines ha raddoppiato il risultato netto
I ricavi sono aumentati del18,1% a 277 miliardi di yen
05/08/2004Positivi i risultati di "K" Line del secondo trimestre
Il periodo è stato archiviato con un utile netto di 158,7 milioni di dollari
05/08/2004Nuova portacontainer da 2.100 teu per Safmarine
La nave è stata costruita dal cantiere navale tedesco Volkswerft Stralsund
04/08/2004Hanjin Shipping ha chiuso il secondo trimestre con un utile netto di 126,6 milioni di dollari (+12,7%)
I ricavi sono aumentati del 15%. La divisione container ha trasportato 690mila teu (+7%)
04/08/2004Onorato insoddisfatto di Wärtsilä
L'armatore italiano lamenta «estrema difficoltà nel reperire pezzi di ricambio e continui i problemi tecnici sulle nuove motorizzazioni per le due nuove unità "Wonder" e "Freedom"»
04/08/2004Via libera di Bruxelles all'acquisizione di Wilson Logistics da parte di TPG
Le due società - ha spiegato l'esecutivo europeo - sono complementari e non si sovrappongono
04/08/2004Nel primo semestre il traffico container nel porto di Amburgo è aumentato del 15,9%
La movimentazione di container pieni è cresciuta del 17,6%
04/08/2004Portek International gestirà un container terminal nel porto algerino di Bejaia
Siglato un accordo di joint venture con l'Entreprise Portuaire de Béjaïa
03/08/2004Nel primo semestre il porto di Ravenna ha movimentato 12,4 milioni di tonnellate di merci (+5,4%)
Il traffico container è stato pari a 83.937 teu (+4,3%)
03/08/2004Il governo di Singapore vuole l'intero controllo del gruppo Neptune Orient Lines
La holding pubblica Temasek lancerà un'offerta del valore di oltre 1,6 miliardi di dollari per acquisire il restante 70% del capitale di NOL. Joint venture APL - CONCOR
03/08/2004Tre nuove gru di banchina per il container terminal di APM Terminals nel porto di New York - New Jersey
Rappresentano il secondo ordine relativo ad una serie di nuovi mezzi di sollevamento
03/08/2004"K" Line prevede un ulteriore miglioramento delle performance finanziarie
Per il primo semestre dell'anno fiscale 2004 è atteso un utile netto di 33 miliardi di yen
03/08/2004Il gruppo CMB ha archiviato il primo semestre con un utile netto consolidato di 127 milioni di euro (+41,1%)
Il risultato include un capital gain di 55 milioni di euro derivante dalla cessione del rimanente 20% della Hesse-Noord Natie
02/08/2004Rickmers-Linie sceglie una nuova agenzia per il Canada
Nortec Canada rappresenterà la compagnia di Amburgo
02/08/2004China Shipping parteciperà alla realizzazione della terza fase del container terminal del porto di Lianyungang
Primo scalo di una portacontainer da 5.688 teu della CSCL nel porto cinese
02/08/2004Il porto di Sydney ha chiuso l'anno finanziario 2003-2004 con un traffico container record di 1.270.211 teu (+9,5%)
Il traffico merci si è attestato complessivamente a 25,1 milioni di tonnellate (+6,3%)
02/08/2004Nuovi addetti nei porti di Los Angeles e Long Beach per far fronte alla crescita del traffico
Previsto l'impiego di ulteriori 3.000 lavoratori portuali
02/08/2004Nel secondo trimestre 2004 GE Shipping ha registrato un incremento del 6% del risultato dopo le imposte
Il ricavo è cresciuto del 38%
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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
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
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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