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August 2015




31/08/2015Davino De has passed away Poles, one of the protagonists of the shipbuilding Italian
He has been over a long time span president of the National Association Private Cantieri Navali




31/08/2015Traffic goods in decrease in the Spanish ports of Algeciras and Barcelona to July
In the first seven months of the 2015 has enlivened respective 55,4 million tons (- 3.2%) and 26,6 million tons (+0.3%)




31/08/2015a consortium formed from CMA CGM, Bolloré and CHEC will manage the new Kribi Container Terminal
the camerunese landing place will be able to receive portacontainer of ability until 8.000 teu




31/08/2015In the first half of the 2015 harbour terminal of Chinese CHMI they have enlivened 41,35 million container (+5.3%)
the traffic of the bulk is piled to 174 million tons (- 3.9%)




28/08/2015Assiterminal restates that the requests of delay of the concessions go to be examined following the enforced norm
According to the association, it reads 84/94 and Navigation code "allows to give answers to the motivated requests introduced from the terminalisti"




28/08/2015Improvement of the economic results of the Greeks Minoan Lines and Attica
the company of the Grimaldi group has recorded a clearly semiannual result of positive sign




28/08/2015The results of the producer of container CIMC grow, but the perspectives are not rose-colored
Attended a weakening of the question in the second half of 2015




28/08/2015Investment drums Partners Benetti Azimut will acquire 12% of the capital of the nautical shipbuilding group
the investment trust Mittel Spa will yield own quota 6.2%




28/08/2015Finnlines orders to Wärtsilä the supply of scrubber for the cleaning of the smoke of three ships of the fleet
Analogous systems already are commissioned for others six ships




27/08/2015Understanding on the job in the port of Trieste
Revoked strikes. Of Augustin: "the competitiveness of the port needs social peace"




27/08/2015In increase the semiannual profit of Lowers COSCO, while that drops of Lowers Shipping Lines Container
Both the Chinese societies record an important contraction of the revenues




27/08/2015the Swiss Rhenish ports have closed the first six months of 2015 with an increment of +23.3% of the traffic
Tons of goods are enlivened 3,5 million




27/08/2015In the first semester of this year the profit clearly of DP World has grown of +22.3%
the revenues, also for effect of the acquisitions of EZW and Fairview Container Terminal, are increased of +14.5%




26/08/2015the Harbour Authority of Genoa asks lumens the ministry in matter for delay for the concessions
Some terminalisti of from Liguria port according to have advanced request of delay of the Navigation code




26/08/2015To Shanghai new portacontainer OOCL is christened Genoa jib of the OOCL
The ship, of about 100.400 gross capacities in tons, is long 335,0 meters and wide 42,8 meters




26/08/2015Hapag-Lloyd returns to record a semiannual profit
Habben: "our results demonstrate that the fusion with CSAV has been the just decision"




26/08/2015FIT CISL Calabria exhorts to define a distance in order to assure a future of increase to the port of Gioia Tauro
Fiorenza: the union is ready to share actions against every attempt to delay the performance of all this that claims for a long time




25/08/2015In the first semester of this year the revenues of COSCO Pacific have recorded a bending of -8,6%
Those deriving from the terminalistiche activities are diminished of the -5,0% and that produced by the activities of chartering and sale of container they are dropped of -13,3%




25/08/2015Offshore the Solstad Norwegian puts in disarmament 10 ships and size job 300 places
the measures are decided because of the deterioration of the market. Put into effect a reduction of the patrimonial value of four ships




25/08/2015the UIRR exhorts Brussels and the States EU to make more very for the performance of White Paper on the transports
According to the association a change of step is necessary




24/08/2015Scorpio Tankers has ordered four product tanker MR to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
Opzionata the construction of others ten tankers




24/08/2015Agreement UNIFE - Deutsche Bahn for the development of the International Railway Industry Standard
the objective is to create a context favorable to the development of the railway field




24/08/2015malaysian MISC will yield own participation in terminalista society Dutch VTTI
the company will become of entire property of the Vitol group




21/08/2015the Danish Viking Life-Saving Equipment buys the Nadiro compatriot
the company is constituted in 2009 by groups A.P. Møller-Mærsk and SH Group




21/08/2015Project of empty the Kramer in order to realize an automated center for container in the port of Rotterdam
preliminary Agreement with the Harbour Authority of the port of call in order to obtain an area to Maasvlakte 2




21/08/2015It returns to clearly grow the economic result of the terminalista group Vopak
In the first six months of this year the Dutch company has recorded revenues for 700,7 million euros (+8.3%)




21/08/2015In the first semester of this year the port of Duisburg has enlivened 1,8 million container (+10%)
In entire 2015 an increase is attended of +6-7%




20/08/2015Stable the traffic of the goods in the port of Trieste
In the first six months of the 2015 tons (- 0.3% are enlivened 23,1 million)




20/08/2015Euronav records a decided increment of the economic results
the trimester April-june is closed with a profit clearly of 92,4 million dollars




20/08/2015Box Ships has concluded the second trimester with a net loss of -1,4 million dollars
The revenues Time base charter have recorded a bending of -9,9%




20/08/2015Decided improvement of the economic results of shipowning group DFDS
the board of directors has proposed of giving course to a share division




19/08/2015In according to trimester of this Zim year has recorded an improvement of the economic performances
the revenues are diminished of -12,8%. The fleet of the company has transported 577 thousand container (- 6.3%)




19/08/2015Consisting container order refrigerator of the Hapag-Lloyd German
Rolf Habben Jansen: "we operate an excellence fleet reefer that is the larger fourth to the world"




19/08/2015Green light of the ministries of the Atmosphere and Arts to the Portuale Town development plan of Trieste
For the definitive approval - it has remembered Of Augustin - the last passage lacks only the Region Friuli Venice Julia




19/08/2015In the first semester of this year the port of Amsterdam has enlivened 42,4 million tons of goods (+0.8%)
In the harbour ports of call of Ijmuiden, Zaanstad and Beverwijk the traffic has grown respective of +2.7%, +69% and +17%




18/08/2015Brookfield Infrastructure has undersigned a binding agreement in order to buy the Australian group Asciano
Confirmed the value of the transaction, that it will pile to beyond 6,7 billion dollars




18/08/2015Singamas confirmation "the little promising" perspectives for the container producers
In the first six months of this year the average price of sale of the container from 20 ' is come down to 1.880 dollars regarding 2.147 in the first half of 2014




18/08/2015Geodis signs an agreement in order to buy the American shipment house OHL
Currently it is of property of the society of private equities Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe




18/08/2015It continues the decrease of the containerized volumes transported from the fleet of Régional Line Container
the Thai company has archived item the second trimester of 2015 with a profit of clearly 55,6 million baht (- 81.1%)




17/08/2015Zeno D' Augustin will be confirmed commissioner of the Harbour Authority of Trieste for others six months
It has announced president of the Region Friuli Venice Julia, Debora Serracchiani




17/08/2015In according to trimester of this year traffic enlivened from the port of Amburgo it has accused a decrease of -5%
The imports are dropped of the -6% and the exports of -3%




17/08/2015Fusion of the societies of ship management Anglo Group and Univan
the activity of the new group will be reported to 700 ships, 24,000 marine and a earth staff of 1.700 people




17/08/2015Last month the traffic of the container in the port of Hong Kong is dropped of -9,5%
In the first seven months of the 2015 9.1% are enlivened 11,9 million teu (-)




17/08/2015Maersk Line and MSC program 14 ports of call to the Italian ports in the new configuration of the Network 2M
Confirmed the removal of Gioia Tauro from the AE6/Lion service




17/08/2015To July the Chinese marine ports have enlivened 664,4 million tons of goods (+4.8%)
the traffic of the container has been pairs to 16,0 million teu (+4.8%)




17/08/2015Last month the port of Los Angeles has recorded a decrease of the -2,5% of the traffic of the container
In the first seven months of the 2015 3.5% are enlivened 4,6 million teu (-)




14/08/2015the port of Brindisi records an increase of the traffics of passengers and goods
In the first seven months of the 2015 crocieristi they are more than decupled




14/08/2015In increase the economic results of the crocieristica division of group TUI
In the period April-june the operating result is gone up to 193 million euros




14/08/2015In according to trimester of this year taiwanesi Evergreen and Yang Ming is incurred in a net loss
Of positive sign the economic result clearly of the compatriot Wan Hai Lines




14/08/2015To July the port of Long Beach has established the own new record salary of traffic of the container
Altogether 690,244 teu (+18.4% are enlivened)




13/08/2015Maersk Line and MSC will suppress the service Asia-Europe AE9/Condor
Scale the ports of Ningbo, Shanghai, Yantian, Chiwan, Tanjung Pelepas, Barcelona, Tanger Med, Southampton, the Havre, Antwerp and Felixstowe




13/08/2015terminalista group German HHLA records an accentuation of the decrease of the containerized trade
In the period April-june they are enlivened 1,66 million teu in harbour field (- 14%) and 321 thousand teu in the intermodal field (- 2%)




13/08/2015group A.P. Møller-Mærsk has closed the second trimester of 2015 with a profit clearly of 1,09 billion dollars (- 52.9%)
Revenues down of -11,9%. In the segment of the container Maersk Line and APM Terminals they have recorded a bending of the results




13/08/2015To July the port of Singapore has recorded a fort increase of the bulk and a decided several decrease of the goods
Altogether the traffic has been pairs to 49,5 million tons (+4.7%)




12/08/2015Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings signs an agreement with the port of Seattle
It has a duration 15-year-old. Pier 66 will be used as home port for the cruises in Alaska




12/08/2015Fincantieri has carried out course of formation for students of the United Arab Emirates
has held to Genoa near the center of the controlled Cetena




12/08/2015Great fusion between means producers of raising with the birth of the Konecranes Terex Plc
the new company will be participated for 60% from the shareholders of the Finnish group and for 40% from those of the American society




11/08/2015navalmeccanico group South Korean DSME announces a restructure plan financial institution
Previewed the cession of activity not Core




11/08/2015In the first half of the 2015 Spanish ports records of 244,6 million tons of goods (+3.6% have enlivened a semiannual traffic)
New supremacy also in the field of the cruises with beyond 3,5 million passengers (+8.7%)




10/08/2015Evergreen orders ten new portacontainer from 2.800 teu to the CSBC Corporation
They will be delivered within according to trimester of 2018




10/08/2015In according to trimester of this year CEVA Logistics it is returned to record an operating result of positive sign
Decided contraction of revenues (- 10.9%)




10/08/2015In according to trimester of the 2015 ICTSI it has recorded an attenuation of the trend of increase of the results
In the period the harbour terminals of the Philippine group have enlivened 1,9 million container (+5.3%)




10/08/2015In the first six months of the 2015 traffic of the goods in the port of Monfalcone it has grown of +15.9%
Tons of cargos are enlivened 2,3 million




10/08/2015shipowning group OOIL has closed first semester 2015 with a profit clearly of 238,6 million dollars (+31.7%)
Tung: "the next year the industry of the containerized transport would have to be found in a more favorable operating scene"




10/08/2015the Maersk group yields own quota in the container terminal of Gioia Tauro to Contship Italy and MSC
APM Terminals under construction concentrates own attention on the new terminal to Vado Ligure (Savona)




07/08/2015APM Terminals buys the Reefer Terminal of Savona Vado Ligure
the Harbour Authority of the port of call increases from 8% to 72% the participation in Goes Intermodal Operator acquiring the quotas GF Group




07/08/2015Hanjin Shipping records an improvement of the results of the fleet of portacontainer against a decrease of the revenues
In the second solo trimester of the 2015 pairs to 1.156.743 teu (+1.2% are transported containerized volumes)




07/08/2015Green light definitive to the work of dredging in the channel of access of the port of Monfalcone
Yesterday it is formalized I interministerial decree of environmental compatibility of the project




07/08/2015the EU commission proposes to distribute 1,4 million euros of resources FEG for the former workers of Alitalia
Previewed measures of support in order to find a new place of work




07/08/2015the Council of Ministers has approved of in definitive way National the Strategic Plan of the Portualità and the Logistics
It will constitute one of the field plans that will go to meet in a programmatico document more wide one




07/08/2015El CIPE destina 75 millones de euros para la realización de intervenciones ferroviarias para los puertos de Trieste, La Spezia y Génova
"Algunas infraestructuras estratégicas como la Tercera Juvenil Valico con un valor de 607 millones de euros también han sido desbloqueadas", ha informado el Gobierno en un comunicado




07/08/2015Agreement Fincantieri - Gibbs & Cox for research purposes and development in the field of the commercial and military ships
The alliance is focused on the development of concept innovative with particular attention to the economic convenience and the productive efficiency




06/08/2015In the first Premuda semester it has recorded an ulterior deterioration of the economic performances
Revenues down of -5,5%




06/08/2015the president Egyptian To - Sisi has inaugurated the doubling of the Suez Canal
The ceremony has held on board of the yacht To - the Mahrousa, the first floating one to cross the water way on November 17, 1869




06/08/2015To July the traffic of the goods in the port of Savona has marked a +1.5%
Crocieristi +4.5% and passengers of ferries +16.9%




06/08/2015In the 2014 traffic fleeting and goods enlivened from the Greek ports is increased respective of +3.4% and +6.7%
In the fourth light trimester bending of the passengers




06/08/2015the port of Trieste confirmation fulcrum of the intermodal services of the German group Kombiverkehr
Of Augustin: the volumes transported with the intermodalità on some drawn have exceeded those street ones, thanks to the greater reliability and sustainability




06/08/2015Mitsubishi Heavy Industries announces a new delay in the delivery of before two new cruise ships for AIDA Cruises
In order to replace the new "AIDAprima", the next winter the German company will use the ship "AIDAstella" with departures from Dubay and Abu Dhabi rather than in the western Mediterranean




05/08/2015Confetra exhorts to as soon as possible restore conditions of full operativity in the port of Naples
Sped up a more incisive participation of the government and the territorial institutions




05/08/2015the proposal to block the release or I renew of the concessions waiting for the new law on the ports provokes the protest of Assiterminal
Answering to the signalling of senator Maurozio Rossi, the undersecretary Of the Low Dear De it has specified that cargo to report will be made to the minister so that measures are adopted in order to prevent a not correct and inopportune allocation of concessions




05/08/2015the last conjunctural investigation on the transport goods of Confetra confirmation the recorded positive data in second half of the year 2014
Except transhipment and the marine solid bulk transport - the Confederation explains - all the fields grow are in terms of traffic that of turnover




05/08/2015Teekay Tankers buys the 12 Suezmax oil tankers of the Principal Maritime Tankers
the investment piles to 662 million dollars




05/08/2015the port of Tarragona closes the first semester with a traffic of 16,29 million tons of goods (+12.9%)
Record of the refined oil produced ones with 5,78 million tons (+28.0%)




05/08/2015In the first semester of the 2015 port of Livorno it has enlivened 15.841.531 tons of goods (+16%)
the goods several is increased of +17%, the liquid bulk of +15% and the solid bulk of +3%




05/08/2015Textainer confirmation the deterioration in existence of the market of the chartering of container
In according to trimester the American company has recorded an increment of +22.0% of the profit clearly




05/08/2015the port of Trieste has established the own new record salary of traffic of the container
To July 54,175 teu (+20.3% are enlivened)




04/08/2015In according to trimester of the 2015 traffic of the goods enlivened from the port of Civitavecchia it is diminished of -10,4%
the passengers of the line services have been 305 thousand (- 9.3%) and crocieristi 643 thousand (+2.2%)




04/08/2015First Ship Lease records the fifth closed consecutive trimester in profit
In the period April-june of this year almost 6,2 million dollars have been pairs




04/08/2015In according to trimester crocieristico group NCL it has recorded a profit clearly of 158,5 million dollars (+39.9%)
Del Rio: "the benefits of the combination of Norwegian and Prestige are beginning to give full yield"




04/08/2015Vecon has obtained the certification of the System of Management for the Energy second the norm ISO 50001:2011
Investment of 1,5 million euros of group PSA to which they join 400 thousand euros by the Harbour Authority of Venice




04/08/2015Started the second phase of the contest for the new intermodal terminal of the port of Gioia Tauro
In the first phase the single Sogemar of the group Contship Italy has introduced a preliminary project




04/08/2015Busan archivia first semester 2015 confirming sixth port world-wide container
In June a bending of the traffic, the first after 20 consecutive months of increase is recorded




04/08/2015In according to trimester of this year traffic of the goods enlivened from the port of Ravenna it has recorded a rise of +2.1%
Of Marco: the amalgamations of Harbour Authorities are necessary, were not other that for clearly giving a sign of reduction of the public expense




03/08/2015Al terminal LSCT of enters in service the cranes in a position to reaching 23ma the line of container
Within year-end they could be served in simultaneous two ships ULCC from 150.000 tons of tonnage




03/08/2015In the port of Amburgo the portacontainer is christened by 19.224 teu MSC Zoe
the ship is long 394,4 meters and wide 59,0 meters




03/08/2015Diana Containerships records a bending of the semiannual economic performances
Improvement of the results in according to trimester




03/08/2015In the first semester of this year the port of Algeciras has enlivened 47,3 million tons of goods (- 3.1%)
the container has been pairs to 2.080.370 (- 10.9%)




03/08/2015The livornese Black Siblings have ordered a new tug to the Dutch yard Damen
Acquired also two second hand tugs
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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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