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August 2018




31/08/2018Federagenti confides that the M5S/Lega government will not prohibit the income of the great cruise ships in the Lagoon of Venice
Saints (Venetian Assoagenti): the traffic of the crocieristi affects less of 5% the total of the tourists who invade the city daily




31/08/2018Port of Genoa, initiatives for velocizzare the procedures and tackling to the emergency caused from collapse of the Morandi viaduct
Banchero (Assagenti) denunciation the furtiveness of the organs of government, from which - it emphasizes - we are receiving alone silences on the urgent provisions, intolerable against what we are enduring




31/08/2018Seven companies form a consortium with the scope to increase the performances and the environmental efficiency of the portacontainer
Sono Zaitoun Green Shipping, Wärtsilä, MacGregor, Carina Solutions, WinGD, MHI-MME and GTT




31/08/2018In the first half of this Hupac year record of 439 thousand has enlivened an intermodal traffic shipments
The transalpine traffic has grown of +8.3% and that not transalpine of +6.5%




30/08/2018Kalmar will increase the height of four cranes STS operated from French GMP in the port of the Havre
The work will be started in the third trimester of this year




30/08/2018Agreement between the AdSP of the Southern Adriatic and Tyrrhenian Centro Settentrionale for the development of the intermodal corridor between the two regions
A permanent working group will be instituted




30/08/2018To the GNV fleet the notation Digital Ship of the RINA is conferred
It is dedicated to I use it of the digital technologies on the ships




30/08/2018Filt Cgil Genoa: not to exceptions to the norms on the times of guide and rest of the haulers
Denounced the risks for safety of the workers and the users of the road




30/08/2018Kuehne + Nagel will centralize to Amburgo the direction of own activities in Europe
To Bremen the center of Kuehne + Nagel Germany




29/08/2018Assotir asks participations on the tolls and the times for guide in order to face the emergency after collapse of Morandi Bridge
It is urgent - the association emphasizes - the search of a solution in order to alleviate the uneasiness of the haulers




29/08/2018In the first half of this year the traffic of the goods in the port of Livorno has grown of +7.1%
The harbour port of call has recorded uina bending of the -2,2% of the enlivened volumes




29/08/2018Collapse of Morandi Bridge, Assoporti invites to annul the anchor duties in order to reduce the impact on the port of Genoa
The association suggests also to reduce the octrois on the fuel for operating means of the terminals




29/08/2018Totally operating to Livorno a new system of surveillance of crosses harbour
Controlled all means and the people in transit




29/08/2018After eight consecutive trimesters of increase, down the international commerce of goods of the G20
In according to trimester of this year export it has marked the -0,6% and import -0,9%




29/08/2018Chinese CIMC records an increase of the sales of container and the economic results
In the period April-june the revenues have grown of +29.9%




28/08/2018Agreement between the Japanese Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and MHPS and WHO of Chinese group COSCO for the production of scrubber
They will have rectangular form and they will be constructed in the plant of Dalian




28/08/2018Actual understanding IT - CargoX in order to introduce the technology blockchain in the field of the harbour logistics
Solution for the simplification of the emission and the management of bills of lading




28/08/2018New agreement of Fincantieri with Chinese CSSC in order to widen their collaboration to all the segments of the mercantile shipbuilding
A combined working group will be constituted




28/08/2018Genting Hong Kong has closed the sixth consecutive semester in loss
The revenues of the crocieristico and navalmeccanico group are increased of +46.0%




27/08/2018The port of Conakry will be managed by the Turkish group Albayrak
Contract of concession of the duration 25-year-old




27/08/2018Trasportounito, a situated retroportualità to 70 km does not resolve the state of emergency of the connections of the port of Genoa
The association asks to characterize areas of refuel/defuel for the trucks in presses of the harbour perimeter




27/08/2018After collapse of Morandi Bridge it does not seem diminished the confidence of the world-wide companies of navigation in confronts of the port of Genoa
The marine carriers continue to make to regularly reach own ships in the capital of Liguria




27/08/2018In the first six months of this year the terminals of COSCO Shipping Ports have enlivened 56,7 million container (+26.5%)
The company has closed the period with a profit clearly to 195,9 million dollars (- 51.4%)




24/08/2018Agreement between WinGD, Wärtsilä and GTT in order to promote the use of the GNL as fuel for the ships
The objective is to accelerate the employment of this type of fuel




24/08/2018Reunion in order to diminish the impact of collapse of Morandi Bridge on the activity of the port of Genoa
Al job table participates AdSp, Customs, Confindustria, shippers, shipping agents and the other operators




24/08/2018Alarm to Bremen for the possible transfer in the port of Amburgo of the services ocean-going liners of THE Alliance
The cut of tenth of the traffic volume an anniversary is shown




24/08/2018Down the traffic of the goods in the ports of the Southern Adriatic
To Brindisi the bending has been of the -19,8% and to Bari of -3,1%




23/08/2018In the first six months of the 2018 traffic in the port of Amburgo it is diminished of -4,9%
In according to trimester the decrease it has been of -2,3%




23/08/2018Project in order to realize a port container in Libya
According to the forecasts, the first phase will become operating in 2022




23/08/2018Ship Finance International has bought three portacontainer from 10.600 teu constructed in 2015
The society clearly has archived item the second trimester of this year with a profit of 15,8 million dollars (- 21.6%)




22/08/2018In according to trimester of the 2018 Zim Israeli it is incurred in a net loss of -33,2 million dollars
The revenues are increased of +7.7%. The fleet has transported 772 thousand container (+17.1%)




22/08/2018To the commissioners who manage the emergency infrastructures goes conferred a power in exception total from the Code of the Contracts
It supports the president of the AdSP of the Sea of Western Sicily, than - referring to the procedures - he asserts: "we cut via all"




22/08/2018Collapse of Morandi Bridge, the next days - the C.I.S.Co emphasizes. - they will be crucial in order to plan the new practicability
The Council wishes that Freeways for Italy put to dispositions the data of the East-West traffic in order better to study possible the road alternatives




22/08/2018Visit to the port of Livorno of the general secretary of ESPO
The next year the association of the European ports will hold own conference anniversary in the Leighorn city




22/08/2018Carnival tightens an agreement in order to realize a new terminal cruises in the port of Port Canaveral
They will be able to land ships to you from 180.000 tons of tonnage




21/08/2018In increase the traffic of the goods in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in the first seven months of 2018
Recorded increments respective of +15.9% and +1.5%




21/08/2018Saipem has adjudicated contracts for about 700 million dollars
They regard the second phase of the development of the reservoir Liza in Guyana and the expansion of the ability to headquarters in the Republic of the Congo




21/08/2018Collapse of Morandi Bridge will increase the cost of the road haulage of six million to the month
The preliminary esteem is of Trasportounito




21/08/2018Singamas, supported increment of the production and sale of container
In the first six months of the 2018 revenues they have grown of +62.9%




20/08/2018Agreement between the government of Nairobi and group MSC for I throw again of Kenya National Shipping Line
He has been undersigned thursday




20/08/2018Régional Lines Container closes according to trimester in loss
The transported containerized cargo volumes from the fleet have grown of +8.3%




20/08/2018Prompt AssArmatori the State to put into effect four measures in order to tackle to the emergency caused from collapse of the Morandi viaduct
Asked also the nomination for an equipped extraordinary commissioner of extraordinary powers and in a position to placing in being special procedures




20/08/2018Agreement Maersk - Vopak for the supply of bunker cleaned in the port of Rotterdam
The Dutch terminalista group has closed the first semester with a profit clearly of 140,2 million euros (- 7%)




17/08/2018Last month the traffic of the goods in the Chinese marine ports has grown of +5.5%
Handling of the container has been pairs to 18,9 million teu (+2.5%)




17/08/2018The Turkish terminalista group Global Holding Ports will concentrate the activity on the segment of the cruises
The first semester of 2018 is closed with a net loss of -3,6 million dollars




17/08/2018Although collapse of Morandi Bridge the port of continuous Genoa to being totally operating
Federagenti and Assagenti confirm that the port of call will be able to operate to full regime




17/08/2018In according to trimester transported containerized cargos from the fleet of the Maersk they have grown of +26.0%
The revenues are increased of +25.5%, while the Gross Operating Margin has recorded a decrease of -23,1%




16/08/2018To July the traffic of the container enlivened from the port of Hong Kong is diminished of -7,9%
In the first seven months of this year 4.4% are enlivened 11,50 million teu (-)




16/08/2018Containerships has closed the second trimester with a profit clearly of 1,3 million euros
The revenues have grown of +16.5%




16/08/2018Semiannual revenues record for the terminalista group DP World
The first six months of this year have been archived item with a profit clearly of 677,0 million dollars (+9.3%)




16/08/2018Bending of the quarterly results of shipowning group DFDS
Ordered to others two ships ro-ro of the ability to 6.700 linear meters to the Chinese yard Jinling




16/08/2018The port of Los Angeles has established the own new record of containerized trade for the July month
New peak of disembarks of full containers




16/08/2018Vard will realize portacontainer the independent electrical worker and of the Yara-Kongsberg project
It will be delivered in the first trimester of 2020




14/08/2018Still turned out economic of sign negative for the Hyundai Merchant Marine South Korean
In the period April-june the transported containerized cargos from the fleet are increased of +17.0%




14/08/2018ABP, Rolls-Royce and Svitzer will collaborate to the development of new technologies
The cooperation will be centralized on the intelligent solutions for the management of the assets and on the systems of dynamic positioning




14/08/2018Agreement in order to increase the controls on the sulfur tenor of fuel of the ships that scale the port of Livorno
He has been undersigned from the Agency of Customs and the Harbour office




14/08/2018Stable the traffic of the container enlivened from the harbour terminals of HHLA in according to trimester
In the first six months of the 2018 traffic it has been of beyond 3,6 million teu (+1.2%)




14/08/2018Bending of the quarterly economic results of the taiwanesi companies Evergreen and Wan Hai
Emphasized increase of the operating costs




13/08/2018New record absolute salary of cargo on the ships that have crossed the Suez Canal from south to north
Established historical peak to July 2018 with almost 41,1 million tons




13/08/2018Honored nozzle a petition with the scope to assure places of work to the marine Italians
The shipowner asks that the contracts of the boarded non-EU staff on Italian ships in international service must be conformed to those of the marine communitarian Italians/




13/08/2018The Zeaborn German confirmation the decision to assemble the activities of ship management under an only brand
Constituted the Zeaborn Ship Management with center to Amburgo




13/08/2018Record of traffic for the month of July recorded from the port of Singapore
The new maximum peak for the period of the goods containerized




10/08/2018To July the traffic of the container in the port of Long Beach has marked rest
Recorded a bending of -4,4%




10/08/2018The National School Transports and Logistics for staff becomes national center of formation of the railroads
Authorization which released from the National Agency for Safety of the Railroads




10/08/2018Light contraction of the traffic of the goods in the port of Palermo in the first semester
To Termini Imerese an increase of +202.8% is recorded




10/08/2018Yang Ming has closed the second trimester with a net loss of about USA -121 million dollars
The revenues have grown of +1.1%




10/08/2018In the port of Bremen-Bremerhaven they grow the goods several and they drop the bulk
In the first six the 2018 months of the container has been pairs to 2.721.111 teu (+0.7%)




10/08/2018Hapag-Lloyd records a worsening of the quarterly results
The period April-june has been archived item with a net loss of -66,6 million euros




09/08/2018Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings previews to close the 2018 with financial results record
Important increase of the results in according to trimester




09/08/2018Maersk and IBM anticipate the platform blockchain TradeLens
Within year-end will be available on the market




09/08/2018Fit-Cisl restates the urgency to update the census of the marine ones
The union denunciation the current uncertainty on the real number of qualified marine workers to the boarding and in looks for of occupation




09/08/2018In according to trimester the revenues of the group Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA they have grown of +8%
The profit clearly is piled to 21 million dollars (+113%)




08/08/2018The manufacturers of the Calabria agree on the necessity to accelerate the nomination of the president of the port of Gioia Tauro
Mazzuca; to avoid that the enormous patrimony of which we arrange goes dispersed for the benefit of other ports, Italians and aliens




08/08/2018The industrial plan of Yilport for the Polisettoriale Pier of Taranto previews the doubling of the traffic ability container
The Turkish group has asked the concession for the duration 49-year-old




08/08/2018In Germany the pool is constituted of container vessels feeder Arkon Allied Container
The initiative is opened to the income of other associates




08/08/2018Fincantieri stops 92% of the capital of the Vard
The term of the offer slips on 24 August. Agreement with Mer Mec in order to acquire the Vitrociset




07/08/2018Increase of the economic results of the charter of Textainer container
In according to trimester of the 2018 revenues they are increased of +18.0%




07/08/2018Gasparato (UIR): to promote the dangerous transfer of the transport of goods from the road to the track
In the other communitarian Countries - it has remembered - the policies have opted for a decided process of modal diversion in favour of the railroad that is for surer antonomasia




07/08/2018A.P. Møller - Mærsk updates to the decrease the esteem of closing of the exercise anniversary 2018
Impact negative of the rise of the cost of the bunker on the activity of containerized marine transport




07/08/2018Visit of the minister for the South to the port of Gioia Tauro
Columbus (Filt Cgil): to the declarations they follow the facts and therefore the concrete actions in order to throw again the port




07/08/2018In according to trimester of this year container ICTSI terminal they have enlivened 2,39 million teu (+5.1%)
In the first half of the 2018 traffic it has been of 4,71 million container (+3.7%)




07/08/2018Konecranes records a rise of the economic performances and a decrease of the orders
In the first six months of the 2018 value of the new store clerks it has turned out of 1,44 billion euros (- 5.3%)




07/08/2018The DP World group will buy the company feeder Pan-European Unifeeder
Capital for 660 million euros will be yielded by the society of private Nordic equities




06/08/2018In the first semester of this year the port of Genoa has enlivened 28,35 million tons of goods (+3.9%)
In June the traffic has been of 4,78 million tons (+0.6%)




06/08/2018Agreement of collaboration between Assoporti, Union To interpose to you Reunited and ICE
The scope is to consolidate, through operators foreign countries, the competitive positioning of the Italian logistic system inside of the international nets




06/08/2018In according to trimester of this year cargo handling in the port of Ravenna it has grown of +0.7%
Rise of the liquid bulk. Decrease of the other traffics




06/08/2018The government of Djibouti rejects the pronunciamento of the LCIA that confirmation the validity of the contract of concession with DP World
According to the government of the State African, the revocation of the put into effect agreement in compliance with the international law




06/08/2018The Spanish ports have closed the first half of 2018 with a traffic of 277,8 million tons of goods (+6.1%)
The container pairs almost 8,4 million teu (+9.9% have been)




06/08/2018In the first semester of this year the traffic of the goods in the port of Amsterdam is diminished of -4,8%
Enlivened 24,2 million tons of goods to disembarkation (- 7.8%) and 16 million tons to boarding (+0.1%)




03/08/2018In the first six months of the 2018 traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia it has grown of +3%
Stable the volumes enlivened in the port of Fiumicino and bending of the -8% in the port of Gaeta




03/08/2018It continues the increase of the results of the chartering society container Triton International
According to trimester it has been archived item with a profit clearly of 106,7 million dollars (+122.3%)




03/08/2018In the first half of the 2018 revenues of the OOIL they are increased of +10.0%
The operating profit has recorded a decrease of -52,7%




03/08/2018Filt Cgil, marine cannot replace who is qualified to the rescues
Columbus: he cannot be the crew to assume the responsibilities to characterize the port where they must be disembarked the saved people




03/08/2018Started the process of formation of the Town development plan of the Harbour System of the Southern Adriatic
The technicians of the AdSP will be placed side by side by figures designated from the Polytechnic of Bari




03/08/2018First Ship Lease Trust has closed the second trimester with a profit clearly of 719 thousand dollars
The revenues are diminished of -20,4%




03/08/2018In the first half of the 2018 terminal of Hutchison Ports Holdings they have enlivened 40,6 million container (- 1%)
The revenues have grown of +9%




03/08/2018They have been the 41 happened incidents of marine piracy in according to trimester of this year (- 7%)
In the first six months of the 2018 they have been 107 (+23%)




02/08/2018Quarterly performances and semiannual records for the crocieristico group Royal Caribbean Cruises
Completed the acquisition of 66.7% of Silversea Cruises




02/08/2018In according to trimester of this year port of Venice it has enlivened 6,8 million tons of goods (+11.9%)
In the first semester the traffic has been of 13,6 million tons (+10.7%)




02/08/2018Approved of the budget of arrangement of the Harbour Authority of Gioia Tauro
Variations in support of aimed activity to guarantee the greater safety and development to the harbour system




02/08/2018The port of Koper has established two new absolute records of traffic semiannual salary and
In the first six months of this year tons of goods (+0.3% are enlivened 1,98 million)




02/08/2018Launched to Flensburg the second one ro-ro for the Honored group Shipping
The company has adopted a code of conduct in confronts of the road haulage




02/08/2018Quarterly results and semiannual records for Seaspan Corporation
The company clearly has archived item the period April-june of this year with a profit of 68,0 million dollars (+140.5%)




01/08/2018Agreement between Assoporti and the Italian National Agency of Tourism
Previewed the collaboration on initiatives of promotion and development of the surrounding territories the harbour areas




01/08/2018SC Lowy acquires from Monte dei Paschi a pocketbook of credits in suffering of the field shipping
The book value of the exposure is of 160 million dollars




01/08/2018Baleària will convert five ferries to the use of the natural gas as fuel
The work will be carried out over two years




01/08/2018In the ports of Naples and Salerno the container and the crocieristi grow
In increase also the bulk, while the rotabili drop




01/08/2018Quarterly results record for the charter of CAI International container
The consistency of the fleet of the company is gone up to 1,37 million teu
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In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hamburg
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%
Civitavecchia
Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.
ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
Haifa
The board of directors is evaluating other proposals
The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.
Rome
At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa
FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships
Washington
The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.
Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville
Seville/London
The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Dar es Salaam
The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
The consolidated application criteria adopted up to now have been called into question - the Confederation denounced
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
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
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
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