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August 2012




31/08/2012Collapse of the volume of transactions of the Greek company Anek Lines
In the first six months of the 2012 revenues they are diminished of 28.9%




31/08/2012Minoan Lines reduces the semiannual liabilities
Revenues down of 14.9% in the first six months of 2012




31/08/2012In according to trimester 2012 Yang Ming it is returned to the profit
the first half of the year has been archived item with a double net loss regarding the first semester of 2011




31/08/2012In the first semester of this year the profit clearly of Singamas is diminished of 62.0%
The revenues are dropped of 13.4%




31/08/2012The shipowning group Evergreen archivia according to trimester with a result clearly of positive sign
In entire the first semester of 2012 recorded a net loss of 2,4 billion dollars of Taiwan




30/08/2012Chinese CMHI has bought 50% of the society that will realize the Lomé Container Terminal
The quota is yielded by Terminal Investment Ltd. (group MSC), that it maintains remaining 50%. In the first semester the 2012 profit clearly of CMHI is diminished of 45.3%




30/08/2012Unifeeder buys Feederlink
the agreement with Irish Continental Group previews the payment of 29 million euros




30/08/2012Hard accentuation of the semiannual net loss of China COSCO
In the first semester of this year the revenues of the Chinese group are increased of 1.3%




30/08/2012Boarded to Shanghai two new destined cranes of dock to the VTE of the port of Genoa
The means of raising will reach in from Liguria port of call November




30/08/2012In the first semester of 2012 China Shipping Lines Container it records a doubling of the net loss
The revenues are increased of 9.6%




29/08/2012DP World closes first semester 2012 with an light increment of the economic results
The revenues are piled to 1,53 billion dollars (+1.8% and +9.9% to constant currency)




29/08/2012The EU commission proposes the creation of a digital map of the European seabeds
One of the head physicians objectives is to realize new opportunities of offered increase and occupation from the seas and the oceans




29/08/2012The Harbour Authority of Venice anticipates a volume of ideas and projects in order to return the cruises to impact zero for the city
The publication "To Venice from the Sea. The Cruises", published by Marsilio, are centralized on the discussed topic about the arrival of the cruise ships in the lagoon city




29/08/2012Last month the Chinese marine ports have enlivened 13,5 million container (+4.5%)
In the first seven months of the 2012 traffic it is piled to 89,0 million teu (+7.7%)




29/08/2012CNA-Fita faces the topic of the beloved fuel with the representatives of the government
Franchini: there will be other encounters in order to verify the praticabilità of the proposals that the CNA-Fita has introduced last April




29/08/2012In the first half of 2012 Premuda it has achieved a net loss of 6,6 million euros
An improvement of the market in the second half of the year of the year is not attended




28/08/2012The port of Trieste is proposed as towing of the development of the macroregion of Nord
the president of the Harbour Authority, Marina Monassi, has met the governors of the Lombardy and the Friuli Venice Julia




28/08/2012Contraction of the result clearly of COSCO Pacific because of the decrease of the performances of participated the CIMC
In the first half of the 2012 harbour terminal of the Chinese group they have enlivened 26.876.860 container (+10.8%)




28/08/2012Zim returns to record a quarterly operating result of positive sign
In the first semester of the 2012 fleet of portacontainer of the Israeli company container (+2% has transported 1.173.000)




28/08/2012Down the transalpine traffic goods because of the economic crisis and of the closing of Saint Gottardo
In the first semester of the 2012 the goods transported on the road or railroad through the Swiss Alps has been pairs to 19,6 million tons (- 6.5%)




28/08/2012In the first semester of the 2012 profit clearly adjusted of Bureau Veritas it has grown of 15.2%
the operating result of the division Marine is diminished of 3.9%




27/08/2012Towards the breach of the Gulf agreement of Aden Ports Corporation - DP World
In 2008 to joint venture the management of the container was entrusted terminal of the port of Aden




27/08/2012Safmarine yields 51% of Ocean Africa Container Lines to Grindrod
the South African group stops the entire property of the company




27/08/2012In the 2013 cruise ship Mein Schiff 2 of TUI Cruises it will land to the port of Bari
The unit, that it transports two thousand passengers, will carry out 12 ports of call




27/08/2012Decided contraction of the economic results of Chinese CIMC
In the first semester of this year the revenues are diminished of 25.0% and the profit clearly is dropped of 63.9%




27/08/2012CKYH-the Green Alliance will reduce to ability to hold offered on the route Asia - North Europe
The number of the spins will be diminished by five to four




24/08/2012In the first semester of the 2012 traffic enlivened from the port of it is diminished of 9.8%
Decrease of the goods containerized and the liquid bulk. In increase bulk conventional sand banks and goods




24/08/2012OOIL agrees the dismissal of the taken one in delivery of two new portacontainer from 8.600 teu
They are ordered to the ship yards Lowers Shipbuilding Trading Co. and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co.




24/08/2012Chinese CSSC has instituted a branch for the logistics in the field of the shipbuilding
The objective is to improve the efficiency of the supplies, supplyings and the deliveries




24/08/2012Vopak archivia first semester 2012 with a profit clearly of 193,4 million euros (- 26%)
Shell will be the first customer of the new terminal LNG Break Bulk of Vopak and Gasunie to Rotterdam




23/08/2012Green light of the EU to joint venture Marquard & Bahls - Tidy for the supply of LNG as fuel for the ships
the activity of the society will be carried out in the main ports localized in the areas of control of the emissions of north-western Europe




23/08/2012The European norms have determined an improvement of the quality of the air in the ports of the EU
It finds the Joint Research Centre, that it has lead a specific investigation in 2009 and 2010 having used a monitoring station on the cruise ship "Costa Pacifica"




23/08/2012Christened two new portacontainer from 8.452 teu of the Evergreen
The taiwanese group will take in delivery the first seven of the 30 new ships of class L within the end of this year




22/08/2012Last month the traffic in the port of Barcelona is diminished of 6.6%
In the first seven months of the 2012 bending it has been of 5.5%




22/08/2012Russia has entered to take part of the World Trade Organization
The adhesion - it has emphasized European commissioner De Gucht - will offer enormous opportunities is to the Russian enterprises that to those Europeans




22/08/2012In the first half of the 2012 port of Rotterdam it has enlivened 222 million tons of goods (+3.2%)
The exports are increased of 7.8% and the imports of 1.3%




22/08/2012The economic performances of Lower Shipping Development Co. they turn to the negative
the company has closed the first semester of this year with a net loss of 461,2 million yuan




21/08/2012Ship yards P+S Werften towards the state of insolvency
Angela Merkel confirmation that the company cannot more count on the economic support of the State




21/08/2012Dockwise clearly closes the first semester of 2012 with a profit of 600 thousand dollars
According to trimester it has been archived item with a net loss of 8,4 million dollars




21/08/2012DFDS accusation the impact of the economic recession in Europe
the shipowning group previews to conclude 2012 with an inferior operating profit to the waits




21/08/2012CMA CGM embarks three politicians in own board of directors
They are the former Bussereau secretary of state, the former chief of staff Pierre Mongin and former Lebanese minister Jihad Azour




21/08/2012Marine Petroleum aegean will start activity of bunkeraggio in the port of Hong Kong
A first lighter will be transferred the next month from the port of Singapore to the Chinese port of call




20/08/2012The Convention on the marine job, 2006 will take effect between a year
It is ratified by 31 nations




20/08/2012Stable the economic results of the terminalista group Asian Terminals
First closed semester of 2012 with a profit of clearly 779,0 million weight Philippine




20/08/2012In the first half of the 2011 profit clearly of the Sinotrans Chinese it is diminished of 9.7%
The revenues have grown of 12.4%




17/08/2012In according to Global trimester Ship Lease it has totaled a profit clearly of 7,5 million dollars
The revenues are cresciuiti of 1.2% to 39,2 million dollars




17/08/2012Régional Lines Container returns to the profit
In according to trimester of the 2012 fleet of the company container (- 11% has transported 554,505)




17/08/2012Horizon Lines closes the first semester with a net loss of 78,6 million dollars
The revenues are increased of 8.1% to 534,3 million dollars




17/08/2012In the first half the traffic of the goods in the Swiss Rhenish ports has grown of 34.7%
The imports are piled to 3.268.594 tons (+43.6%) and the exports to 434.327 tons (- 9.4%)




17/08/2012In the first half of the 2012 Port Vancouver Meter it has enlivened a traffic of 62,3 million tons of goods
Increase of 6.0%




17/08/2012MISC has closed second trimester 2012 with an increment of 31.1% of the profit of the running activities
The revenues are diminished of 4.0%




16/08/2012To July the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles has grown of 5.5%, while to Long Beach it is dropped of 8.8%
In the first seven months of the 2012 two ports they have enlivened respective 4.736.579 teu (+6.3%) and 3.344.251 teu (- 5.5%)




16/08/2012Launched in the plant of Monfalcone of the Fincantieri the new flagship of Princess Cruises
The ship "Royal Princess" will to make one's debut on June 16, 2013 in the Mediterranean




16/08/2012Approved of the plan of liquidation of Marco Polo Seatrade introduced in the within of Chapter 11
Green light from the LAST Bankruptct Court for the Southern District of New York




16/08/2012The port of Bari previews to close the 2012 with a crocieristico traffic record
Waited for 630 thousand fleeting with the landings place of 213 ships




16/08/2012The traffic in the port of Amburgo grows thanks to the exports
In the first semester of this year the port of call has enlivened 65,8 million tons of goods (+2.7%), of which 28,4 million tons to boarding (+6.4%). Decrease of 7.6% of the containerized trade with China




16/08/2012Christened a new portacontainer from 7.100 teu of Hamburg Süd
the ship is constructed by the South Korean Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co.




16/08/2012Fourth consecutive month of the reduction of the traffic of the container in the port of Hong Kong
In the first seven months of the 2012 Asian port of call it has enlivened 13.724.000 teu (- 2.6%)




16/08/2012From the fusion of Intermarine and Scan-Trans a fleet of beyond 50 ships heavy-lift attendant is born
the volume of transactions of the new company will be of beyond 500 million dollars




16/08/2012Deterioration of the economic results of navalmeccanico group STX Europe
In the period April-june has confiscated new orders for 5,18 billion Norwegian crowns (- 37.2%)




16/08/2012The port of Bremen/Bremerhaven has established the own new record of semiannual traffic
In the first six months of the 2012 German port of call it has enlivened beyond 43,7 million tons of goods (+9.3%)




14/08/2012HHLA records a contraction of the rate of growth of the volumes and an improvement of the economic results
The German terminalista group has closed the second trimester with a profit after the taxes of 38,9 million euros (+39.4%)




14/08/2012Decided rise of the operating result of Hapag-Lloyd
The German company has closed the second trimester with a net loss of 7,3 million euros




14/08/2012Down the economic results of A.P. Møller-Mærsk although the return to the profit of Maersk Line
In according to trimester of the 2012 fleet of portacontainer of the group it has transported 2,2 million container from 40 ' recording a medium hire for feu of 3.014 dollars (+4.2%)




13/08/2012ACL has ordered five new ships with-ro of large-capacity to Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
They will be delivered in 2015




13/08/2012Traffic of the goods in the port of Zeebrugge down of 8.1%
In the first six months of this year the Belgian port of call has enlivened 22,5 million tons




13/08/2012In the first half of the 2012 harbour terminal of 2.697.735 ICTSI they have enlivened container (+9%)
In according to trimester the traffic it has grown of 4%




13/08/2012Last month the traffic of the goods enlivened from the port of Singapore is diminished of 5.2%
In the first seven months of the 2012 port of call it has enlivened altogether 314,6 million tons (+0.6%)




13/08/2012Shipping Corporation of India closes the period April-june with an accentuation of the net loss
The operating revenue is increased of 24.3%




13/08/2012To July the traffic of the container in the port of Kaohsiung is increased of 5.8%
In the first seven months of this year the increment has been of 2.0%




10/08/2012The Nautical Observatory National denunciation "a real escape from the nautical one"
The decrease of the presences in the Italian ports - the ONN emphasizes - can "involve the loss at least 10.000 places of job in the short times"




10/08/2012Hyundai Merchant Marine closes according to trimester with operating liabilities of 124,5 billion won
The revenues are increased of 13.7%




10/08/2012ICTSI signs the contract for the container terminal of the new Nigerian port of Tolaram Port@Lekki
the port of call will be realized with an investment of the total value of 1,4 billion dollars




10/08/2012The genoese companies of naval repair manifest worry for the delays in the dredging work
To risk the acquired store clerks from the societies




10/08/2012MSC Cruises previews to conclude summer 2012 with an increment of 18% of the passengers
The purchase of the travel moves itself more and more close of the departure




10/08/2012FuoriMuro has obtained the Certification of Safety and the qualification as Railway Enterprise
The society work the railway maneuvers in the port of Genoa




10/08/2012Hapag-Lloyd will introduce a eighth ship in service IOS Nord Europe - Indian subcontinent
The new spin will be inaugurated next 31 August




10/08/2012The most ancient British shipowning company is placed in liquidation
The Stephenson Clarke, founded in 1730, had yielded the last ship of the fleet to July




09/08/2012In the first semester of the 2012 traffic goods enlivened from the port of London it is diminished of 6%
the decrease is determined mainly by the reduction of the production of the refinery of Coryton




09/08/2012Assistance of European Bottom FEG to the workers of the ship yards of the Galizia that have lost the job
It has proposed the EU commission in order to help them to find a new occupation




09/08/2012Last month the marine traffic in the Suez Canal is diminished of 0.7%
The cargo volume on the ships in transit piled to 61,1 million tons (+3.9%), of which 31,6 million north-south (+14.7%) and 29,6 million in that south-north (- 5.5% transported in the direction)




09/08/2012The Greek Marine Petroleum Network Aegean disembarks in the port of Barcelona
Previewed the start of the activity of bunkeraggio at the beginning of the next year




09/08/2012The Panamanian government has approved of the increases of the rates for the transit of the ships through the Central American channel
They will take effect on October 1°, 2012 and on October 1°, 2013




09/08/2012It will be of 45 units the organic one of the enterprise authorized to the supply of temporary harbour job to Trieste
Started the appropriate procedure of contest




08/08/2012Renewed the board of directors of the Adriafer
President of the company who work railway handling in the port of Trieste is Vincenzo Agostinelli




08/08/2012The economic loss of group NOL is emphasized
In according to trimester of the 2012 revenues they are increased of 8.4%




08/08/2012In increase the traffic of the container in the port of Bari generated from the landings place of the MSC ships
This year is previewed a next traffic to 30.000 teu




08/08/2012Last Italy for the quality of infrastructures in a ranking of 26 European and extra-European nations
It evidences a relationship realized from the Office Studies of Confcommercio




08/08/2012In the first half of the 2012 traffic of the goods in the port of Taranto it is diminished of 7.9%
the decrease is attenuated by the increment of +9.4% of the bulk sand banks




08/08/2012




07/08/2012Published the ban of contest for the allocation of the Nautical Dock of Genoa
It is - it has emphasized the Harbour Authority - an important dowel to the realization of large the hub for the nautical one from diporto




07/08/2012Rejected to two resources against the allocation of the new Moin Container Terminal to APM Terminals
The start of the construction of the system will happen the next year




07/08/2012The port of Trieste records a traffic container record for the July month
By the beginning of 2012 an increment of +17% is recorded




07/08/2012In the first half of the 2012 profit clearly of Textainer it has grown of 7.7%
The volume of transactions is increased of 20.6%




07/08/2012In according to trimester of the 2012 traffic in the port of Gand it has grown of 1%
The volumes enlivened for marine way are diminished of 1.8%




07/08/2012In strong increase the economic results of SeaCube Container Leasing
In the first semester of the 2012 profit clearly it is increased of 25.9%




06/08/2012Boredoms (Confcommercio): Protocollo Transports is "a hard sandstone for the competitiveness" of Italy
As it has made France - it has explained - is necessary to ratify placing it a clause of guarantee to protection of the national interest




06/08/2012The Municipality of Ravenna asks the government a precise engagement on 60 million for the port
Benino - mayor Matteucci explains - the declaration of minister Passera, but is necessary to exceed those too much conditional




06/08/2012Launched in ship yard FSG of Flensburg before two ordered twin ships ro-ro from the Ulusoy Turk
With 208 meters it is the longest unit than this type constructed from the German navalmeccanico plant




06/08/2012To Kombiverkehr October it will inaugurate a new railway service between Kiel and Verona
Initially previewed two departures to the week in both the directions




06/08/2012In the first semester of this year the traffic of the goods in the port of Venice is dropped of 5.6%
The crocieristi are increased of 4.4%




03/08/2012Light decrease of the traffic of the passengers in the port of Bari in the first semester
the cruises have made to mark a +25%




03/08/2012The town council of Naples has approved of unanimously to the Town development plan of the port
de Magistris: an important page for the port of call is opened




03/08/2012Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl and Uiltrasporti reject the hypothesis of deregulation of the technical-nautical and harbour services
According to the unions, it is the hour to end it with attempts of somewhat imaginative applications of law 84/94




03/08/2012Assigned to the contest for the reclamation and the escavo of the basin of evolution of the ships in the Gulf of
Previewed the dredging until quota -15 meters




03/08/2012Third reunion to Trieste of the technical table institution-concessionaires on the Old Port
Others three meet in the next few days in program




03/08/2012The Liguria Region anticipates a new website on infrastructures in project and under realization on the territory
Analogous monitoring is carried out by Trail Liguria and OTI Nordovest




03/08/2012The conjunctural note on the transport goods of Confetra confirmation the trend negative of the field
In suffering it is the national road haulage that the aerial cargo, the railway section and that marine one




03/08/2012HSBC Bank will sell the society of shipbroking and advising HSBC Shipping Services
It will be acquired from senior management of the same company




03/08/2012Started the realization of the Intermodal Logistics base Terni-Narni Goods
The work will be completed the next year




03/08/2012Reggio Calabria confindustria considers that Special an Economic Zone is useful to the port of Gioia Tauro, but not sufficient
According to the association, it is priority to head at I throw again of the activity of transhipment




03/08/2012Without deepening of the backdrops the port of Ravenna risks the marginalization
Worry of Cgil and Filt Cgil for the put lacked one on the agenda for the today's reunion of the CIPE of the financing of the deepening project of the Candiano channel




03/08/2012In according to Matson trimester it has recorded an increase of 11.3% of the operating profit
The revenues are increased of 4.5%




02/08/2012The Region Friuli Venice Julia is lined up from the part of the users of the railway connections
The objective is to open confronts political with the government




02/08/2012Lorenzo Forcieri is the new president of Ligurian Ports
The association is named today the assembly




02/08/2012Financing of 100 million euros of the BEAUTIFUL ones to the Harbour Authority of Genoa
The resources are destined to the realization of the new container terminal of Bettolo Descent




02/08/2012Large the Navi Veloci increases the share capital of 30 million euros
Possible a next increase until ulterior 20 million




02/08/2012Green light of of the Campania regional committee to the integrated system harbour of Salerno
The project previews participations for 73 million euros




02/08/2012In the first semester the operating result of OOIL is diminished of 25.9%
The revenues are increased of 6.9%




02/08/2012Costa Crociere participates to the Korean International Expo of Yeosu
"Costa Victoria" has accommodated the reception for the celebrations of the "Day of Italy"




02/08/2012Hanjin Shipping returns to record a quarterly operating result of positive sign
In the period April-june of this year the revenues of the company have grown of 18.4%




02/08/2012Seaspan clearly has archived item the first semester with a profit of 44,5 million dollars
In according to trimester a net loss of 6,7 million dollars is recorded




01/08/2012Archer Daniels Midland Co. he buys a harbour terminal in the Brazilian State of Pará
It will be used for the traffic of agricultural cereals and producing




01/08/2012APM Terminals and ICA sign the contract for the realization of according to container the terminal of Lázaro Cárdenas
The first phase of the project will be completed in 2015




01/08/2012Ugl Transports, positive the encounter with the summits of the Tirrenia new
Confirmed the will to maintain the levels occupational and to promote the development of the company




01/08/2012The EU commission has concluded without outcome an investigation antitrust in the field of the marine insurances
The International Group of P&I Clubs confirmation the intention to bring some amendments to the International Group Agreement




01/08/2012Travel towards Stromboli of president Napolitano with the Siremar-Company new of the Islands
To midnight the historical passage of property of the former Sicilian regional company of Tirrenia has happened




01/08/2012Tomorrow the signature of Contratto of development for the railway director to high Naples-Bari-C#lecce-Taranto ability
The total value of the work is of beyond seven billions of euro




01/08/2012In the first six months of this year the terminals of DP World have enlivened 28,2 million container (+7.5%)
The group previews to record 2012 with advanced operating and financial results regarding those of 2011




01/08/2012Fincantieri records an improvement of the performances financial institutions and a contraction of the orders
the company confirmation with the resource to the extraordinary redundancy fund for the Italian yards that will be found in a situation of empty of job
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The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
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Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
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In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
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Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
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Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
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Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
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Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
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
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Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
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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
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
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
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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%
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
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%
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
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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
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
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.
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
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
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