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March 2020




31/03/2020The ANPAN denunciation that associated companies, essential in order to assure the continuity of the marine transport, cannot operate
Assologistica asks Customs to widen not the application of the suspension of the Customs Decisions also to the productive and commercial activities




31/03/2020Tomorrow the CEO of PSA Italia, Giuseppe Danesi, will retire
He will continue to sit on the boards of the Group's Italian entities




31/03/2020Mit and Mise asked Tirrenia to adopt within 24 hours the necessary acts to unlock the ships
The aim is to ensure territorial continuity services first




31/03/2020Battisti: 2019 was the best year in the history of the State Railways group
Revenues up 3.0% and net profit up 4.5%




31/03/2020Filt Cgil asks the government forms for protection for the marine and harbour workers
Fit Cisl, the arrest warrant of Tirrenia CIN risks to put in knee not only the Sardinian traffic goods, but also the harbour job




31/03/2020Yang Ming's economic performance fell in the fourth quarter of 2019
Last year, the revenues of compatriot Wan Hai Lines grew by 9.2%




31/03/2020Beijing's Ministry of Transport is issuing stricter provisions to avoid "return contagion."
Prohibition of the replacement of foreign national crews on all ships staying in Chinese ports




31/03/2020Three proposals of the Confetra to the government so that the economic pandemic does not make more damages than that sanitary one
Nicolini: draft of a package of measures that needs of covers for about nine billions




31/03/2020The cruise ships Cunard and Seabourn announce the extension of the stoppage period of the ships
They extended it until 15 and 14 May respectively




31/03/2020After the arrest of Tirrenia, the other shipowners ensure that their services guarantee territorial continuity with the islands
The Coast Guard sends the patrol boat "Diciotti" to the Tremors




30/03/2020In order to tackle to the Assiterminal emergency it asks the zero setting for the state property canons
The crisis - the association emphasizes - hits is the field of the passengers who that of the goods




30/03/2020MIT, with the blockade of Tirrenia, the transport of goods with the islands will be guaranteed by other shipowners
MIT and MISE will urgently convene the Commissioner's College and Tirrenia CIN




30/03/2020Assarmatori, the suspension of the services of Tirrenia is an ulterior outcry of alarm
Messina: the example could be followed from other companies since the government has not previewed supports to the field




30/03/2020Uiltrasporti urges the government to ensure territorial continuity and employment
It is unthinkable, the union stressed, that the very serious health problems should also be added to those relating to links with island regions




30/03/2020In the fourth quarter of 2019, the COSCO Group's container fleet carried more than 6.6 million teu(15.1%)
Net profit increased by 643.8%




30/03/2020Assarmatori, the companies of ferries are near the point of no return and do not have to be taken emergency measures
Messina: various not there will be other alternative to the block of the national connections




30/03/2020Also from the nordeuropei shipowners a outcry of alarm for the dramatic impact of the crisis reaches on the field
Demanded the immediate support of the governments, in particular for the companies of ferries




30/03/2020Wednesday to Livorno will hold a reunion on the crisis of the field cruises in port
Salvetti: we will propose a temporary reconversion of the areas made unusable for the passengers for giving a compensating answer to the necessities of the goods




30/03/2020Comparison between De Micheli and the presidents of the ADS on the health emergency and the maritime economy
The Minister called for the port authorities themselves to be the architects and promoters of a plan to relaunch the sector




30/03/2020Coronavirus, new dispositions to who it re-enters in Italy
Arranged also organizational measures that must adopt carriers and shipowners




30/03/2020In February, 6.3 million tonnes of container goods were handled in the port of Algeciras( or 25.9%)
Overall traffic grew by 15.6%




30/03/2020COSCO Shipping Ports ended 2019 with revenues of USD 1.03 billion, or 2.7%
Net profit fell by -6.4%




30/03/2020MSC extends the temporary stop on cruises until May 29
The detention had previously been scheduled until 30 April




30/03/2020Postponement to next year of the Venice Boat Show
The decision following the continuing coronavirus emergency




30/03/2020Filt Cgil, irresponsible the seizure of the current accounts of the Italian Navigation Company
Colombo: Immediate government action is needed to prioritise this emergency emergency




30/03/2020Thanks to Confitarma for making it possible to moor in The Italian ports of national cruise ships
Mattioli: once again it is confirmed that when you make system, you always find a solution




30/03/2020Tirrenia stops ships in response to the seizure of CIN's bank accounts
Suspended services to Sardinia, Sicily and the Tremiti




30/03/2020First eastbound departure of Maersk Line's Europe-Far East rail-maritime service
From next month the line will have fortnightly frequency




30/03/2020Assologistica contests the decision of the Agency of Customs not to grant authorizations until the term of the Covid-19 emergency
Morelli: in the moment worse for the Country from according to post-war period, it we can consider an at least debatable disposition




30/03/2020Swiss rail group SBB suspends passenger transport with Italy
The company specified that the measure was taken as a result of a new order from the Italian authorities




30/03/2020In 2019, the net economic result of the Chinese terminalist group CMPort grew by 16.1%
Revenues fell by -12.4%




30/03/2020HHLA expects a sharp decline in revenues and operating profit by 2020
Titzrath: The economic shocks of the coronavirus pandemic present us with a challenge of a magnitude never seen before




27/03/2020OOCL, COSCO, ONE and Yang Ming postpone the start of the new Mediterranean service - East Coast USA by three weeks
It will be activated on April 25




27/03/2020Greek ferry companies expect to see revenue fall by -45.1% in 2020
Expected reductions of -50.7% and -30.8% in passenger and commercial vehicle transport revenues. SEEN, the sector is in danger of collapsing




27/03/2020While the Genting Group has reduced its losses in 2019, 2020 is full of unknowns
The Hong Kong-born company is already forecasting a negative operating result for the current year




27/03/2020Freight traffic on the Austrian stretch of the Danube grew by 18.2% in 2019
However, this is the second-lowest volume of cargo since 1995




27/03/2020De Micheli has extended the suspension of the ban on heavy goods vehicles on public holidays
It was arranged for the days of 29 March and 5 April




27/03/2020Assologistica calls for a director's box to coordinate measures to deal with the crisis
The fragmentation of regulatory interventions - explained Gentil - disorients economic operators even more




27/03/2020China strengthens the controls to the borders in order to avoid a return of the pandemic on the national territory
The minister of the Transports arranges a hardening of the measures




26/03/2020Fedespedi urges the government to clarify that warehouse activity is allowed in all companies
The federation stresses the need to avoid the blockade of the Italian logistics system




26/03/2020Once the passengers disembarked in Civitavecchia, Costa Pacifica will arrive in La Spezia tomorrow
Costa Cruises is committed to the repatriation of more than 25,000 guests and part of its crews




26/03/2020Interferry is urging governments to support ferry companies severely affected by the coronavirus emergency
It called for the inclusion of the sector in financial aid packages for companies affected by the crisis




26/03/2020Filt Cgil, take advantage of the back-to-door areas to avoid port congestion
Colombo and De Rose: they are ready to give immediate outlet to the management of container traffic to and from our country




26/03/2020At least half of the hauliers are at risk of closure due to outstanding loans and coronaviruses
Longo: thousands of requests for further deferral of payment times




26/03/2020The Chinese producers of container CIMC and archiviano Singamas one 2019 difficult one
The revenues of the two companies are diminished respective of the -8,2% and of -60,6%




26/03/2020CMA CGM concludes the sale of its holdings in eight port terminals at Terminal Link
They've been sold for 850 million dollars. Another 150 million by June for the handover of two more shares




26/03/2020CLECAT, ETA, ESC, ETF and FEPORT manifest deep disappointment for the delay of Regolamento EU of exemption for the containerized companies of navigation
The five organizations newly reject the thesis second which the norm would have generated benefits for the users




26/03/2020Evergreen's net profit returned to negative territory in 2019 due to the growth in financial charges
Revenue and operating profit increased by 12.6% and 402.9%, respectively




25/03/2020Assarmatori calls on the government to declare a state of natural disaster also for maritime transport
Messina: without compensatory interventions in a short time, the survival of shipping companies operating on cabotage, the Highways of the Sea and in connections with the islands is at risk




25/03/2020In 2019, revenues generated by the port activities of the HHLA group grew by 7.3%
Operating profit was 204.4 million euros (-9.0%)




25/03/2020Ok of Brussels at the entrance of the AustralianSuper pension fund in Peel Ports
It will acquire 25% of the UK company's capital




25/03/2020In the port of Brindisi a pilot project for the generation of energy obtained from the swell
The South Adriatic AdSP has signed a memorandum of understanding with Kuma Energy




25/03/2020Confetra asks that in phase of conversion of I decree "explicit Italy Cure" that is allowed the opening of the logistic warehouses of the enterprises
The harbour community spezzina offers a storage capability of beyond means million teu to service of the companies of the Italy North




25/03/2020UNCTAD urges governments to ensure the smoothness of maritime and cross-border transport
Kituyi calls for seafarers to be declared indispensable workers




25/03/2020The presidents of the Italian ports write to the government asking for measures to support national airports
The sector, they explained, is going through a "perfect storm" between linear cuts to current spending and the Covid-19 emergency




25/03/2020Assologist's acclaim for the initiative of Ebilog and Freight Leaders Council to activate the first Logistics Think Tank
Dear: we need to start thinking about how to deal with the kind of "reconstruction" that awaits us once the current very difficult situation is over




25/03/2020IATA predicts that in 2020 airlines will lose 252 billion dollars in revenue
This is if travel restrictions and the resulting economic crisis for the coronavirus emergency will last three months




25/03/2020Royal Caribbean Cruises extends suspension of cruises due to coronavirus
Operations will resume on May 12




25/03/2020ICS stresses the importance of ok to maintain current EU rules on containerised maritime consortia
Bennett: The knowledge that cooperative ship-sharing agreements can continue to exist will help overcome the crisis




24/03/2020In the last quarter of 2019, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -25.7%
For the full year, the decline was -11.3%




24/03/2020Containerized traffic in the port of Algeciras grew by 25.9% last month
Overall, goods increased by 15.6%




24/03/2020The World Shipping Council welcomes the extension of the Exemption Regulation for Containerized Shipping
Butler: Ship sharing is the backbone of the global line shipping network




24/03/2020Thirty-three European associations of the transports exhort the institutions to become account of the centrality of the field in order to face and to exceed the emergency
Invitation to favor mobility of the workers of the section




24/03/2020The EU commission has granted the extension for four years of the exemption from the norms on the competition in favor of the containerized companies of navigation
Nicolette van der Jagt (CLECAT): "a lacked occasion in order to modify the norms on the marine transport of line so that rispecchino in fairer way the point of view of the customers"




24/03/2020The Naval Registry of Liberia has activated a system of remote management electronic and of the documentary procedures
In the within of the initiatives in order to contribute to the control of the Covid-19, an operation is activated also with Italian RINA pilot in order to inspect the ships of Friend at a distance




24/03/2020ICS and IAPH are calling on governments to do everything they can to maintain the efficiency and security of the global supply chain
Platten: Without the safe and efficient transport of food, medical supplies, raw materials and fuels, nations could find themselves in an even more difficult situation than we are all facing




24/03/2020Costa Cruises extends the suspension period of its cruises until April 30
The decision caused by the protracted emergency situation and the further introduction of pandemic containment measures




23/03/2020In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1.0%
Goods in containers up 9.5%




23/03/2020Confetra welcomes the government's latest measures to contain the spread of the virus
Moretto: The executive is showing great sensitivity to the demands of the logistics industry




23/03/2020The AdSP of Civitavecchia exhorts the entire harbour community to the cohesion in order to exceed the phase of crisis
Hard accusations of the Harbour Company that announces the possible block of the port of call once concluded the emergency




23/03/2020The Costa Victoria cruise ship will not be able to land at the port of Trieste
Fedriga: We cannot allow the descent into the regional capital of individuals who may be unaware vectors of coronavirus




23/03/2020European private port terminalists are calling on EU states to financially support primary infrastructure
Bonz: We are experiencing exceptional moments that require extraordinary action and it is important that all appropriate mechanisms are mobilised




23/03/2020The port authority of Gioia Tauro asks to subject the airport's operations staff to tampon checks
The goal is constant risk monitoring and health protection for workers




23/03/2020In February, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -15.2%
Falling containers and bulks




23/03/2020Confitarma applauds the measures of the South Adriatic AdSP for support for maritime operators
Mattioli: The hope is that the other Port Authority authorities will also take similar measures




23/03/2020The Greek companies of ferries are worried that the new measures in order to check the pandemic put in knee the field
Trade association has asked the financial government a support with retroactive effect




23/03/2020Last year, freight traffic from German ports fell by -0.3%
Containerized traffic remained stable at 15.1 million teu




23/03/2020In the second half of 2019, OOIL's revenues increased by 3.5%
Operating profit fell -23.3%




20/03/2020Advocates are calling for shipping companies to be able to access state-backed loans
Messina: decisions are needed in a short time, to protect businesses, the logistics system, suppliers and the thousands of workers in the sector




20/03/2020To February the traffic of the goods in the Chinese marine ports is diminished of the -6,9% with a zero setting of the increase of the goods international
Drastic decrease of the -17,2% of containerized cargos




20/03/2020Assoporti confirms that Italian ports are open to goods traffic
Only cruise traffic has been banned




20/03/2020Brussels authorizes the sale of CMA CGM shares in ten terminals to Terminal Link
The terminal company is owned by the same owner group French and the Chinese company CMPort




20/03/2020Federitrators, port towing activities continue without interruption despite the emergency
Ensure that ships enter and exit safely from Italian ports




20/03/2020Hapag-Lloyd closed the fourth quarter of 2019 with a net profit of 77 million euros, or 126%
Habben Jansen: We will take precautionary financial measures to overcome the Covid-19 emergency




20/03/2020A sharp drop in costs allows the ZIM shipping company to close the last quarter of 2019 in surplus
Decline in revenues, containerized volumes transported and rentals




20/03/2020The Italian government is blocking cruise activities
Established the stop of Italian flag cruise ships and the blocking of the arrival in Italian ports of foreign flag cruise ships




19/03/2020ICS and ITF call on the UN to make governments understand that maritime transport is crucial to tackling the coronavirus crisis
In particular, it highlighted the need for seafarers to be given the status of essential workers




19/03/2020GNV has delivered to the Liguria Region the Splendid transformed into a "hospital ship" for the Covid-19 emergency
Initially it is able to offer 25 beds, which will rise to a total of 400




19/03/2020Coronavirus, soon a measure to extend the validity of certifications for seafarers
It will be issued by the General Command of the Port Captains




19/03/2020IATA, airlines will need aid of up to 200 billion dollars to recover from the emergency
The association urges the governments of Africa and the Middle East to support air carriers in the region struggling to survive the Covid-19 crisis




19/03/2020Last month, the port of Valencia handled 435 thousand containers, or 0.4%
Total freight traffic was 5.86 million tonnes, or 4.9%




19/03/2020A measure by the South Adriatic AdSP to mitigate the impact of the emergency on the operators of the system's ports
Further extensions of payments are expected compared to those set by the decree-law "Cura Italia". Including other categories




19/03/2020Assiterminal and Assologistica write to the government in order to explain that the adopted measures of emergency are not sufficient
The associations ask the suspension by means of zero setting, in order at least six months, of the deposit of the concessori canons which had from the harbour concessionaires and the cancellation of the additional IRES for the concessionaires and 16 former authorized enterprises art. law 84/94




19/03/2020RINA-union agreement to introduce flexibility in fixed-term contracts
The understanding in the light of the current health emergency




18/03/2020Covid-19 emergency, in I decree of the government measures also in support of the field of the transports
Arranged among other things the exoneration from the anchor duty until on 30 April and the suspension of the relative canons to the harbour operations and concessions until on 31 July




18/03/2020Fim-Cisl and Fiom-Cgil, no to the use of the advance of collective leave for the detention of Fincantieri
They report that it is in breach of the protocol signed by trade unions and employers and the BCC of the metalworkers




18/03/2020In February, ships passing through the Suez Canal carried 84.1 million tonnes of goods, or 8.8%
Loads on southbound units amounted to 51.0 million tonnes (up 26.4%) 33.1 million tonnes (-10.4%)




18/03/2020ETFs, FEPORT, IDC and ESPO are seeking financial support from port companies affected by the Covid-19 emergency
They asked the EU Commission to provide guidance on emergency health measures to be implemented at ports




18/03/2020Donation of USCLAC-UNCDIM-SMACD to fight coronavirus
It has been donated to the intensive care units of hospitals in Genoa, Viareggio/Lido of Camaiore and Torre del Greco




18/03/2020As the personal doctor and the forces of safety - ECSA and ETF emphasize - in these critical moments the marine ones are working essential things and are need that the governments recognize them as such
The two organizations ask the EU and the Member States extraordinary measures so that the shipping European it can exceed the serious crisis caused from the emergency coronavirus. Proposals of the Confitarma to the Italian government




18/03/2020The Association of European Ports urges the EU and Member States to prioritise the transport of goods
O'Reilly: These are extraordinary and difficult times, and it is vital that essential goods and materials can be exchanged without interruption




18/03/2020Emergency coronavirus, De Caterina (ALIS): we hope that we will return immediately to the normality of road, sea and rail transits
International restrictions on the movement of goods should be avoided, he stressed




17/03/2020Coronavirus, the Coast Guard has taken new measures to ensure the safety of sea transport
They include instructions for remote visits on international voyage ships




17/03/2020In the third quarter of 2019, freight traffic at Greek ports grew by 3.2%
In the first nine months of the year, there was an increase of 3.3%




17/03/2020The British logistics exhorts the government of London newly "to wake up itself" and to prepare itself truly for the Brexit
The Freight Transport Association emphasizes the necessity that the requirements of the field are considered priority




17/03/2020The decline in production in China due to coronavirus is having a negative impact on the business of the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
In February, the two California airports saw drops in container traffic of -22.9% and -9.8%, respectively




17/03/2020Yilport confirms the order at Mitsui E&S for four new STS cranes
They are destined for the Portuguese Liscont Container Terminal




16/03/2020Falling freight traffic in the port of Ravenna in January. Business in the ports of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea is growing
The airports of Naples, Salerno and Castellammare di Stabia handled 2.61 million tonnes, or 6.5%




16/03/2020Appreciation of Confetra for the government's announcement of support for the logistics and transport sector
With transport, freight transport is one of the sectors with deferral of taxes and general measures




16/03/2020First effect of coronavirus on employment in European shipping: Stena Line lays off 950 employees
The company does not rule out further staff reductions




16/03/2020Greece places a temporary ban on the shipping of passengers with Italy
The green light for goods. Interdiction at cruise ship stops in Greek ports




16/03/2020COVID-19, the EU commission recommend measures in order to assure the transport of goods and essential services in the home market
Specific among other things that the work-related trips you turn to guarantee it they would have to be allowed




16/03/2020Coronavirus, great part of the main crocieristiche companies stops the activity temporary
Also various companies of navigation that operate services of line for passengers stop the ships. The ship yards of Fincantieri close for two weeks




16/03/2020Assarmatori, Confitarma and Federagenti manifest appreciation for the first answers of the government on the emergency viru
Delay of the certificates of competence and the sanitary certificates of the marine ones




16/03/2020Container traffic collapses at COSCO Shipping Ports Chinese terminals on Feb
3.91 million teu (-19.6%) were handled




16/03/2020Declared a blockade of air, land and sea links with Sicily
Free way to goods, flights between Rome-Palermo/Catania, intercity with Rome and passenger maritime services in the Strait




16/03/2020Container traffic in Hong Kong port grew by 2.6% last month
Highest sign after 24 consecutive months of decline




16/03/2020Coronavirus, De Micheli calls on Hungary to lift blockade on lorry drivers
Prompted the restoration of the regular flow of Italian goods




13/03/2020Fedespedi is calling on the government to take more decisive measures to safeguard the logistics sector
The federation has highlighted that the discomfort of businesses and workers is growing




13/03/2020This year the world's containerized shipping volume could fall by 10% due to coronavirus
Sea-Intelligence warns that the difficulties could reverberate in the long term




13/03/2020Costa Cruises temporarily suspends cruises around the world
The company, unlike others, opts for a shorter break, until April 3




13/03/2020Celestyal Cruises suspends cruises until April 30
The decision - explains the company - is the result of the inevitable circumstances arising from the continued spread of COVID-19




13/03/2020Nicolini (Confetra): To deal with the virus emergency, we need a clear discipline to protect the workers in our sector
In the forthcoming government decree, he stressed, the supply chain of logistics and freight transport must be considered among those most affected




13/03/2020Because of emergency COVID-19 a truck on four is firm in the large squares
The Trasportounito denunciation. Letters to the government of FAI-Conftrasporto and UNATRAS




13/03/2020Last month, container traffic in the Port of Singapore was 2.9 million teu , or 5.8%
Overall, freight traffic fell by -1.0%




13/03/2020Pacific International Lines sells Pacific Direct Line to Neptune Pacific Line
PDL operates containerized maritime services in the South Pacific




12/03/2020Assarmatori, Confitarma and Federagenti ask the government a table for analysis and of I confront with the shipping on emergency COVID-19
In a letter they evidence the main criticalities faced from the field




12/03/2020De Micheli calls on Austria to restore the normal transit of goods to the Brenner Pass
The European Commission also called for action




12/03/2020Fim, Fiom, Uilm call for a temporary halt for all metalworking companies
The Rsu-Rls of Fincantieri Sestri Ponente call for the suspension of the production activity of the shipyard




12/03/2020Princess Cruises announces decision to suspend all cruises for 60 days
It is - explains the company - a proactive response to the unpredictable circumstances that are occurring from the global spread of COVID-19




12/03/2020International Shipping reported a quarterly profit
In the quarter of last year alone, basic time charter revenues grew by 12.5%




12/03/2020Appreciation of ECSA for recognition of the role of shipping for the EU economy
This is highlighted by a statement from the transport ministers of the European Union




12/03/2020Strike at the naval repairs sector of the port of Genoa
It was called for lack of safety conditions due to the coronavirus emergency




12/03/2020In 2019, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 153.1 million tonnes of goods (up 11.3%)
Passengers down -1.1%




12/03/2020Viking Cruises has suspended operations until April 30
Quarantined the 29 passengers of a river cruise in Southeast Asia, including one positive for coronavirus




11/03/2020The associations of the railway intermodal transport emphasize the strategicità of the field in order to exceed the emergency
Letter opened to the Italian and European institutions




11/03/2020Global Ports Holding's economic results fell in the last quarter of 2019
Net sales fell by -9.6%




11/03/2020Asports, Italian ports are fully operational ensuring the safety of people and goods
All offices, including control offices, ensure that activities are carried out on a regular basis




11/03/2020The COVID-19 emergency caused a traffic crash in the port of Shanghai
In February, goods fell by -24.2% overall and containers alone by -19.5%




11/03/2020Jadrolinija suspends the maritime services Split-Ancona and Dubrovnik-Bari
The connections are scheduled to be reactivated on April 1st and 19th, respectively




11/03/2020DP World ended 2019 with record revenues of 7.69 billion dollars
Net profit fell by -12.0% due to higher financial charges




11/03/2020OOIL orders five new 23,000 teu container carriers
The ships will each cost USD 155.68 million and will be taken over in 2023




11/03/2020ALIS proposes a series of measures to support the transport and logistics sector at the time of the emergency
Catherine's: timely and coordinated measures must be taken




11/03/2020Chantiers de l'Atlantique ordered a large-capacity portal crane at Konecranes
It will be taken over in the spring of 2022




10/03/2020The results and operational activity of the Swiss SBB CFF SFF Cargo decreased in 2019
Decline in freight traffic after six consecutive annuities of growth




10/03/2020Royal Caribbean Cruises is also moving to increase liquidity to deal with the virus emergency
Measures are also expected in 2021




10/03/2020Coronavirus, Costa Cruises modifies the itineraries of ships that will stop at Italian ports
The cruises currently underway will touch Italian landings only to allow passengers to disembark and return home




10/03/2020In 2019, freight traffic in the port of Livorno, with a slight increase of 0.4%, reached a new all-time high
Record of rolling stock




10/03/2020In the last quarter of 2019, the containerized cargo carried by CMA CGM ships was stable
Revenues from this business segment decreased by -9.6%




10/03/2020SAAM Towage orders two new tugboats at the Turkish shipyard UZMAR
They will be delivered next year




10/03/2020China cuts port taxes to stimulate activities affected by the COVID-19 epidemic
A 20% discount will apply from March 1 to June 30




10/03/2020Norwegian Cruise Line gets a loan of 675 million dollars to deal with the coronavirus emergency
The aim is to have additional liquidity to be used just in case




09/03/2020Confetra, I decree of the government on the coronavirus "does not block neither transports neither production"
Confartigianato Transports confirmation that State Department and of the Transports has made clarity. Conftrasporto finds that problems can gush from regional dispositions




09/03/2020The port of Ancona fears the impact of the Albanian decision to suspend maritime and air links with part of Italy
Giampieri: you can feel the first clear signs of a season that is not simple




09/03/2020Falling economic results of container renter CAI International
The impact of the spread of COVID-19 is still unclear




09/03/2020The U.S. State Department advises against people with health problems from boarding cruise ships
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found an increased risk of COVID-19 infection on board




09/03/2020Kuehne - Nagel sells most of its contract logistics business in the UK to XPO Logistics
In 2019 they generated a turnover of about 750 million Swiss francs




09/03/2020The international cruise association CLIA strengthens measures to deal with the coronavirus emergency
Craighead: They will be denied boarding to some of our guests, but health and safety are the top priority for the industry




09/03/2020Sardinia stipulates that passengers arriving at ports and airports in the region from the red zones observe the quarantine period
They are also obliged to provide a availability to health authorities




06/03/2020An emergency coronavirus, Royal Caribbean gives customers the option to cancel the cruise up to 48 hours from departure
A credit will be given for any cruise made by the group's ships in 2020 or 2021




06/03/2020Dredging operations for the routine maintenance of the harbour seabed have been started in Gioia Tauro
The three-year programme includes work of EUR 3.5 million




06/03/2020The effects of the Covid-19 on the Italian and international economy are potentially very serious
Published the sixteenth quarter-year economic information of the Study Centre




06/03/2020In 2019, the size of the world's tanker fleet grew by 7.9%
Container production fell by -8.5%




06/03/2020Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell in January, while Algeciras increased
Total goods decreased by -4.7% and increased by 11.0%, respectively




06/03/2020In the fourth quarter of 2019, the terminalist company ICTSI reported a decline in economic results
Container traffic is stable




05/03/2020The merger with Poseidon Containers was good for Global Ship Lease
In 2019, the company recorded a significant increase in economic results




05/03/2020The air shipment industry is under pressure from coronavirus
Albertini: however, although difficult, the Italian air way and airports are not closed, they operate and guarantee the service




05/03/2020The ICS publishes a new guide to help the shipping industry counter the spread of coronavirus
Platten: the document wants to be exhaustive, but also easy to understand and implement




05/03/2020The second Maersk Line service arrived at the port of Vado Ligure
The container ship "Maersk Nora" has made a stopover at Vado Gateway




05/03/2020The UNCTAD analyzes the impact of the coronavirus on the containerized marine transports
Drastic decrease of the ports of call of portacontainer to the Chinese ports between the end of January and the beginning of February




04/03/2020Social shocks required for the logistics sector affected by the coronavirus emergency
Notice signed by employers' associations and Filt Cgil, Cisl and Uiltrasporti




04/03/2020In the alpine transit - Unioncamere and Uniontrasporti denounce - the tirolesi companies are benefitted
Contested the declarations of the committee of Tirol




04/03/2020Confetra satisfied with the outcome of the technical table at MIT with the transport and logistics sectors to deal with the coronavirus emergency
Russian: The situation of import-export freight controls from ports and airports is particularly delicate




04/03/2020Coronavirus, a ferry in isolation in the port of Genoa
He transported a passenger to Tunis who tested positive once he landed




04/03/2020Last year, freight traffic at Sardinian ports fell by -2.9%
Passengers also fell, with a 4.3% increase in ferries and a drop of -11.1% in cruises




04/03/2020Coronavirus, Confitarma wants measures to safeguard the activity of Italian shipping
The confederation is calling for a freeze on the payment of anchoring fees for Italian ships




04/03/2020Due to the coronavirus, the port of Rotterdam is counting the possible loss of two million tonnes of goods per month
The most affected sector is the container sector




04/03/2020The coronavirus gives the coup de grace to the Japanese Luminous Cruising that files for bankruptcy
The company has suspended its cruise business pending it being placed in receivership under the Civil Rehabilitation Act




03/03/2020Assarmatori urges a number of measures to minimise the impact of coronavirus on the maritime cluster
These include the request for the suspension of the anchor tax




03/03/2020Assoporti expresses solidarity with the president and secretary general of the port of Civitavecchia
The association reports that Di Majo and Macii suffered a violent verbal attack




03/03/2020Tomorrow in the port of Ravenna will begin some dredging operations
Provide a sub-bank bottom leveling action to remove the appendage restrictions




03/03/2020The cruise ship AIDAaura resumes sailing after it was denied the presence on board of coronavirus cases
The results of the analysis carried out on two German passengers failed




03/03/2020Federagenti launches the "we take care" campaign
It points out that in Italy the necessary measures have been taken to safeguard nautical tourism from the risk of coronavirus




03/03/2020From an initial estimate the port of Antwerp believes that due to the coronavirus will lose 115 thousand containers
This is the volume of traffic handled in a month to and from China




03/03/2020CEVA Logistics Italy has exited the judicial administration procedure
The measure was applied on 6 May




02/03/2020Confetra, our industry is experiencing total chaos due to the coronavirus emergency
The federal government is calling on the government to have a permanent task force for mutual listening and structured coordination




02/03/2020Coronavirus, Filt, Fit and Uilt are calling for a strong government commitment to support air transport
I meet with MIT to discuss the issues facing the transport and logistics industry




02/03/2020In January, freight traffic in the port of Genoa grew by 0.4%
Passengers up 14.2%




02/03/2020J.F. Lehman & Co. completes the acquisition of the Global Marine Group
The company specializes in laying undersea communication cables




02/03/2020The prompt EU commission Italy to recover from Tirrenia 15 million euros of incompatible aids with the norms EU
Consistent to the norms, instead, great part of the compensations of the obligations of public service granted to the navigation company




02/03/2020Agreement between the Port of Venice Propeller Club and the Association of Captains Laguna Navigation
It was signed by presidents Massimo Bernardo and Lorenzo Boscolo




02/03/2020HMM will use underwater robots to clean the hulls of ships
Agreement with South Korean TAS Global Co




02/03/2020Measure to streamline the procedures for stopping and transiting dangerous goods in the port of Livorno
A specific regulation will come into force on 1 June




02/03/2020In 2019, the Port of Vancouver set its new historic container traffic record
New peak also of cruises
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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
Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.
Rome
Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.
The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing
Geneva
The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Miami
Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
Brussels
It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.
Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.
Venice
At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.
PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova
Padua
A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Copenhagen
Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions
Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA
Brussels
He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.
Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model
Seoul
Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes
Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.
Bern
Construction site completion at the end of 2029
In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%
La Defense
Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.
Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment
Trieste
Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years
WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships
Taipei
Charter of three additional vessels
The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports
Madrid
Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey
Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals
Casablanca/Valencia
Investment worth 80 million euros
Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia
Milan
The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet
MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships
Oslo
Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract
Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics
Milan
The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
Berlin
Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros
AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
An investment of at least 435 million dollars is expected
The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.
Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.
Rome
The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.
Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships
Hamburg
Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs
Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%
Henderson
The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company
Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company
Copenhagen
New CFO and appointment of new regional managers
In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo
Rome
Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM
Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana
London/San Donato Milanese
Operation worth approximately 126 million euros
The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.
New York
Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping
EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports
Brussels
The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%
Naples
ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility
Brussels
Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports
From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban
Durban
Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs
The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
Bremen
Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
Beijing
Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan
Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%
Cairo
Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.
HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu
Seongnam
An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Syracuse
An old warehouse will be renovated and redeveloped
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Moscow/St. Petersburg
The governor of the Murmansk region highlighted this during a meeting with Putin
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
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
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
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
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
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.
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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.
Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.
Rome
Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November
Hong Kong
In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%
Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities
Genoa
Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas
Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.
Naples
He is among the founders of the Malta International Shipowners' Association, of which he holds the position of vice-president.
Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
Genoa
Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas
ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Investment of approximately 175 million dollars
In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)
Singapore
Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%
GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.
Bari
The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily
The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.
La Spezia
Appointment by decree of President Pisano
Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.
Genoa
It will be signed soon
Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.
Milan
The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.
138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.
Rome
Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain
The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.
La Spezia
The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned
Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment
Athens
$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months
GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo
Genoa
GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships
The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality
Livorno
Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere
Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.
Livorno
The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received
Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.
Trieste/Milan
Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities
The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.
Brussels/Rome
Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal
Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.
Genoa
Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti
Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics
Rome
Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations
The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.
Rome
Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"
The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.
Trieste
It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.
Olten
RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail
Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel
Milan
With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean
Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.
Dubai
Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada
Miami/Cancun
Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
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Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
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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
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
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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)
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
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
National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
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