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July 2020




31/07/2020Perseverance Group, concluded renegotiation of the debt of 250 million with the Finav and CCR Shipping funds
D'Amato: The agreement will allow the complete consolidation of the group's debt position, after a long period of crisis, ensuring business continuity




31/07/2020Good quarterly DSV Panalpina thanks to the effect of the merger of summer 2019
The April-June period was closed with a net profit of 1.39 billion Danish kroner (up 21.0%)




31/07/2020In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Trieste fell by -17%
Down -14% in the first half of 2020




31/07/2020Matthieu Gasselin will be the new CEO of Sogemar
He will take over from Sebastiano Grasso




31/07/2020Containerized cargo carried by ONE decreased by -12.7% in the second quarter
Revenues in the period amounted to USD 2.74 billion (-4.8%)




31/07/2020MSC Cruises has acquired 50% of Palumbo Malta Shipyards
The joint venture with Palumbo will become a hub for the repair of cruise ships, merchant ships, ferries and offshore facilities




31/07/2020It signs a memorandum of understanding with CLAAI
Nicolini: We will work to ensure that this cooperation can soon lead to the full confluence of CLAAI in our confederal system




31/07/2020Fincantieri closed the first half with a net loss of -137 million euros
Revenues decreased by -15.6% and the value of new orders fell by -74.0%




31/07/2020Royal Caribbean Cruises changed its name to Royal Caribbean Group
Fain: The last renewal of our identity took place over 20 years ago




30/07/2020De Micheli assures that the damage to the Ligurian operators for the motorway clogging will pay them Aspi
They will be quantified from December 2019




30/07/2020Revenues from Dutch terminals group Vopak fell by -7.7% in the second quarter
Net profit was 83.4 million euros (-6.9%)




30/07/2020The Greek insurance brokerage company Fender joins Siaci-Cambiaso Risso
The Pireo-listed company specializes in Protection & Indemnity insurance




30/07/2020Grimaldi (Finnlines): The second quarter was extremely challenging
Revenues fell by -33.0%




30/07/2020In according to trimester the revenues Time base charter of Friend International Shipping they are increased of +26.0%
The period has been archived item with a profit clearly of 15,6 million dollars




30/07/2020In the second quarter, freight traffic from Spanish ports fell by -17.3%
In June, the decline was -14.8%




29/07/2020Ok to the project of the Baleària for the realization of the new passenger terminal of the port of Valencia
The management of the crocieristiche activities will be entrusted the Global Turk Holding Ports




29/07/2020North Sea Ports has recorded a decrease of the -16,4% of the quarterly traffic of the goods
The ports of call of Ghent, Vlissingen and Terneuzen have enlivened 15,6 million tons




29/07/2020In according to trimester the traffic of the goods in the port of Venice it is diminished of -14,4%
Down it is goods several (- 19.3%) that the liquid bulk (- 16.4%) and that solid (- 1.7%)




29/07/2020Signed the contract that assigns to ICTSI the management of the multipurpose terminal of the port of Kribi
25-year agreement




28/07/2020I decree Simplifications, Assarmatori asks urgent aids for the field for the ferries and the cabotage
Assoporti emphasizes the necessity to modify the norm on the dredgings in the ports




28/07/2020Assyerports, this year passenger traffic at Italian airports will fall by -65%
The association is calling for direct support for airport companies




28/07/2020Freight traffic at Tunisian ports fell by -4.2% in the second quarter
In the first half of 2020, growth of 1.9% was recorded




28/07/2020The ports of Singapore and Rotterdam partner in an initiative for digitalization in the maritime-port sector
Agreement with PSA, CargoSmart, GTD Solutions (TradeLens) and GeTS




28/07/2020Grimaldi Lines doubles the frequency of the Civitavecchia-Olbia maritime link
The "Cruise Bonaria" and "Cruise Emerald" ferries will alternate on the route




28/07/2020New rail service between the port of Koper and western Austria
It will be activated by the Austrian SETG




28/07/2020I meet at MIT to find a solution to the enrollment in the Port Agency of the fired Gioia Tauro port workers
Sent to the legal sector of the Port Authority to prepare a regulatory framework that would allow the feasibility of the measure to be assessed




27/07/2020In June the traffic of the goods in the ports of Genoa and Savona - Vado Ligure is dropped respective of the -27,2% and -9,3%
In according to trimester of this year bendings they have been of the -31,0% and -16,6%




27/07/2020Intercargo shows a strike of the shipping in order to resolve the problem to take it in turns of the crews of the ships
Fafalios: how much is too much is too much. Tarasis: it is not being made nothing and very soon the same industry of the shipping could be obliged/forced to interrupt the commerce of essential assets




27/07/2020Published the guide EU in order to facilitate the gradual restart of the activity of the cruise ships blocked from the pandemic
It identifies the measures in order to limit the contagion risk to adopt is on board that to earth




27/07/2020HPH Trust reports a six-month decline of -8.0% in container traffic handled by its terminals
Revenues fell by -11.9%




27/07/2020Container renter Triton's revenue fell -5.1% in the second quarter
Net income at 70.6 million dollars (-18.0%)




27/07/2020DP World's port terminals closed the second quarter with a -8.8% drop in container traffic
In the first half of 2020, 33.9 million teu (-5.3%) were moved




24/07/2020In the second quarter of this year, OOCL's fleet carried 1.7 million containers (-4.6%)
Totalized revenues of almost 1.6 billion dollars (up 1.1%)




24/07/2020Traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -25.9% last month
In the second quarter of this year the decline was -29.0%




24/07/2020Genoa Naval Industries closed 2019 with revenues of 211 million euros
Gross operating margin was 16 million euros




24/07/2020In the second quarter, Konecranes reported a sharp decrease in port crane orders
Segment revenues fell by -16.2%




24/07/2020Shortly the convocation of a new reunion of the Committee of management of the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic
The harbour agency detailed list that the MIT has recognized the full regularity of consuntivo 2019




24/07/2020Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Uiltrasporti are asking for clarification on the extension of the agreement between CIN Tirrenia and the State
We are again registering discontent among the workers of the shipping company, the unions explained




24/07/2020Adriafer has been given a board of directors
D'Agostino: better structuring the structure of a reality that continues to grow will serve to give new impetus to society




24/07/2020In June, freight traffic at the ports of Naples and Salerno fell by -13.2% and -4.1% respectively
In the second quarter of 2020, decreases were -24.3% and -7.0%




24/07/2020The ports of Genoa and Savona are pressing for the restart of cruise activities
In 2019, the two airports welcomed 435 cruise ships for more than two million passengers




23/07/2020Thirteen international organizations speed up the Italian government to strive in order to allow the change of the crews of the ships
Draft - they emphasize - of a humanitarian crisis that must be resolved in order protect the marine ones that has been on the ships in order too much time




23/07/2020Assiterminal and Assologist urge clarity on the resources for the reduction of concession fees
Becce and Gentile: the failure to amend Article 199 remains an element of potential ambiguity and uncertainty




23/07/2020The maritime agents of Sicily are calling for the cruises to be restarted
Monti: we will strive to find solutions for portitalia's temporary workers




23/07/2020The trade unions are calling for urgent action to be made for the relaunch of the Cagliari container terminal
The terms of the redundancy procedure for workers nearing the deadline




23/07/2020In June, global trade was also curbed by the pandemic
They were expected to be close to May lows




23/07/2020PSA and GIP emphasise the increase in competitiveness resulting from their concentration
Yang: It will improve the provision of services to shipping lines, chargers and receivers




23/07/2020The Port Authority of Gioia Tauro has the seafaring royalty to be cut by up to 95%
Measure to compensate for the decline in productivity caused by the pandemic




23/07/2020Started a project for the realization of 1.350 certifyd pits and services for the haulers
Previewed investments for 27 million euros




23/07/2020Green light of the government to the new landscaped authorization of the Port Channel of Cagliari
Deiana: fundamental result for the harbour port of call




23/07/2020Agreement between customs and Monopoly and Assoporti
The aim is to boost the competitiveness of the national port and logistics system and to develop traffic in ports




23/07/2020In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic at the port of Rotterdam decreased by -9.0%
Containers amounted to 3,452,615 teu (-9.3%)




23/07/2020Princess Cruises and P&O Cruises announce the extension of the suspension period of the cruises
The decision following the continued spread of the Covid-19 pandemic




23/07/2020Ok of the Committee of management of the Western From Liguria AdSP to the concentrations between PSA and SECH and MSC and Messina
The first two are the main societies that manage the container terminal of the port of Genoa. MSC will stop 49% of the Messina company




22/07/2020Filt Cgil and Uiltrasporti defend the new approach to the rule on self-production in ports
The trade unions are ready for new mobilisations




22/07/2020Venice Port Community's appeal for the green light for cruises
It is the only sector still standing - fiaVET Veneto and TU point out. Re. 've. And we can't wait any longer




22/07/2020In June, the port of Algeciras handled 424 thousand containers (-4.6%)
In the second quarter of this year, the total was 1.2 million teu (-8.8%)




22/07/2020Assiterminal presses for the restart of the cruises
There is also the need - the association specified - to be able to recall to work workers who have exhausted social shocks




22/07/2020Report by Fedespedi on the impact of the health crisis on freight transport
Moretto: Supporting logistics, shipping and freight transport is key to boosting economic trade




22/07/2020The lockdown has slowed down activity at Bologna Interport
Traffic up in June compared to the previous month




22/07/2020Monti (AdSP of Western Sicily) calls for the reopening of the cruise market
Further postponements in the green light to cruises in Italian ports - he explained - would anni-20 the cruise season




22/07/2020Proposals for the competitiveness of the intermodal rail shipment between Italy and France
They are left over by Lombardy Confindustria, Confindustria Piemonte and Assologistica, that they have constituted a specific working group




22/07/2020Nicolini (Confetra): the revival of the Italian economy must take place with the fundamental contribution of logistics
We have 90 days - he specified - to turn this scheme into a "project park" and a bouquet of specific regulatory measures




22/07/2020In according to trimester the revenues of Helvetic group ABB they are diminished of -14,2%
Contract for the supply of a destined system of advanced feeding to the first ship to the world for the recovery of the marine diamonds




22/07/2020Confitarma and Assarmatori reiterate their no to the change in the rules on self-production
Disappointment at Italy's failure to join the agreement to facilitate the change of ship crews




21/07/2020MSC Cruises asks to start the cruise activity in Italy again
Mass: We are ready to safely depart and arm two ships




21/07/2020Genedani (Unatras): A third of trucking companies are at risk by default by September
Letter to Minister De Micheli calling for emergency measures




21/07/2020Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Uiltrasporti urge cruises to start again
Without a restart in a very tight timeframe, they point out, the sector is in danger of never recovering




21/07/2020The Tasmanian TT-Line gives up the construction of two ferries with the Finnish Rauma
Following the impact of the pandemic, the state of Tasmania intends to focus on the benefits to the local economy




21/07/2020Wilhelmsen Ship Management acquires 50% of Ahrenkiel Steamship
The joint venture will complete the technical management activities of the container carrier




21/07/2020The British cruise line Cruise & Maritime Voyages has been placed in receivership
Last month, five of the six ships in the fleet were blocked by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency




21/07/2020Declining quarterly results for Kuhne - Nagel except those generated by the air cargo
The Swiss logistics group closed the April-June period with a net profit of 170 million Swiss francs (-16.3%)




20/07/2020The East Ligurian AdSP supports the training of port workers in Carrara Marina
National Transportation School courses for 14 Co.Se.Port workers




20/07/2020Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by -10.5% last month
In the first six months of this year, 2,511,234 teu (-9.1%) were handled




20/07/2020Tomorrow to Genoa the manifestation against the isolation of the Liguria caused from the highway congestion
Laghezza (Confetra Liguria): caused a permanent damage for from Liguria and Italian logistic system. Also the Venice Port Community protests




20/07/2020In the second quarter, Konecranes reported a decrease of -29.3% in orders
Revenue down -11.3%




20/07/2020Container traffic in the Shanghai port fell by -6.8% in the first half of this year
In June, the decline was -4.1%




20/07/2020The East Ligurian Ligurian Sea System Strategic Planning Document has been approved
It is the first DPSS approved in Italy




20/07/2020The port of Trieste is awarded two European projects co-funded by the CEF programme
Funds of more than 1.1 million euros at the Julian airport




20/07/2020In June new historical record salary of the goods enlivened by the Chinese marine ports
The new maximum peak also of the single traffic with foreign country that is piled to 350,0 million tons (+7.9%)




17/07/2020New appeal to allow the implementation of the change of ship crews
The main employers' and trade unions in the maritime sector have sent letters to European leaders




17/07/2020ECSA calls for the extension of the mandate of the EU NAVFOR operation Atalanta
Confitarma, the Persian Gulf and the waters in front of Somalia is a strategically relevant area for Italian armament




17/07/2020Cargotec Group's quarterly results fell sharply
In the April-June period, the value of new orders fell by -27%




17/07/2020The first automatic-controlled rail manoeuvres in Europe will be tested in 2021
Project partners are French Alstom, Belgium's Lineas and Dutch pro-ProRail




17/07/2020The second quarter of the group blames the impact of the pandemic on the group's activities
Steady revenues. Operating profit and net profit down -49% and -63%




16/07/2020Pirate attacks on ships continue to grow
There were 51 incidents in the second quarter of this year




16/07/2020Greece's Celestyal Cruises buys costa NeoRomanticacruise ship
Sold by Costa Cruises, it has a capacity of 1,800 passengers




16/07/2020Hapag-Lloyd expects a sharp increase in second-quarter EBITDA and EBIT values
They are expected to be around 680 million and 340 million euros respectively




16/07/2020German logistics group Rhenus will acquire a majority stake in Deutsche Binnenreederei
The river shipping company has a fleet of more than 700 vessels




16/07/2020Tenth consecutive monthly drop in container traffic in the Port of Los Angeles
In the first half of this year, the Californian airport handled 3.76 million teu (-17.1%)




16/07/2020Holland America Line sells four cruise ships
Two units were bought by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines




15/07/2020Anama's applause for airlines planning flights for Italian goods
Albertini: well Alitalia that decides the conversion of a pax flight into all cargo




15/07/2020In the second quarter, freight traffic at ports in the Southern Adriatic decreased by -24.2%
In Bari and Brindisi, the decline was -21.7% and -27.7% respectively




15/07/2020Container traffic in the Port of Hong Kong grew by 2.8% in June
In the first half of this year, the total was over 8.6 million teu (-4.9%)




15/07/2020Improved efficiency of the recreational unit registration process
Implemented staff dedicated to the activities of the Telematics Registry




15/07/2020In the second quarter, container traffic handled by COSCO Shipping Ports fell by -3.2%
In the Mediterranean, only the volumes moved in Egypt are growing




15/07/2020Agreement to upgrade the penultimate rail mile to the port of Civitavecchia
About 11 million euros of works are expected




15/07/2020Tarros includes the port of Ravenna in the Adriatic service - eastern Mediterranean
The other Italian ports touched are Venice and Ancona




15/07/2020Never so low the number of losses totals of ships
The last relationship of AGCS evidences that, however, the complicated operating conditions and the economic recession generated by the coronavirus could compromise the progressive improvement of safety




15/07/2020The event in Rome of the Committee "Saving Genoa and Liguria" is forbidden
The Committee - denounces Assagenti - rejects this attitude and this prohibition that humiliates even more all Ligurians




14/07/2020Shippers, maritime agents and customs officers join the Committee "Saving Genoa and Liguria"
Trade associations also highlight the need for the completion of the Pontremolese railway




14/07/2020A case of negligence against a British maritime agency over the death of a worker at a Bangladeshi shipyard
A ruling by the British High Court of Justice will allow the widow to file a complaint




14/07/2020Port of Trieste, freight trains can also travel uphill
The line has a maximum slope of 25 per thousand




14/07/2020Norway's Green Yard will save the Kleven Verft shipyard from bankruptcy
Operations are expected to be expanded to other areas of activity




14/07/2020Study of the shipping impact of its inclusion in the EU greenhouse gas emissions trading system
Significant variations depending on the type of fleet




14/07/2020The Terminal Operating System developed by China's CMPort will be installed at the port of Thessaloniki
The Greek airport will be promoted on the Chinese market as the gateway to Europe




13/07/2020In June, container traffic in Long Beach Harbor came down again
In the first half of 2020, 3.43 million teu (-6.9%) were handled




13/07/2020The port of Gaeta becomes a centre for the laying of electrical cables and for telecommunications
Settlement of the Company Futura (Prysmian Group) in the Lazio airport




13/07/2020Yesterday, the first carrier arrived at the Polyseettorial Pier in the port of Taranto
"Nicola" scale, which CMA CGM employs in the SSLMED Turmed feeder service




13/07/2020Traffic in the Port of Singapore fell by -10.0% last month
In the first half of 2020, the decline was -7.3%




10/07/2020Royal Caribbean Cruises buys the remaining 33.3% of Silversea Cruises
Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovid and Roberto Martinoli will keep their posts




10/07/2020The problem of changing crews - Confitarma and Assarmatori and Federagenti denounce - is becoming absolutely unsustainable
Despite pressure from the shipping industry and the trade unions, they point out, there was no positive sign




10/07/2020Genoa and the Liguria will carry to Rome the protest for the isolation of the territory caused from the problems of the freeways
On 22 July a procession of truck, motor vehicles will leave and coach




10/07/2020Salt to nine the number of cruise ships that Carnival intends to sell within 90 days
In the fiscal years the 2020 and 2021 group will take in delivery five new ships rather than the nine previewed previously




10/07/2020Appreciation of Confitarma for the agenda that commits the government to accept the demands of the armament
It provides for the restart of cruises between national ports and the recognition of support to companies operating with ships registered in the First Register




10/07/2020In May, freight traffic in the port of Bremen fell by -10.2%
Containers amounted to 384 thousand teu (-11.2%)




10/07/2020It is a great disappointment that the amendment on self-production in ports has been approved
Mattioli: it will make it impossible for shipowners to carry out port operations in self-production




10/07/2020In Spain, measures were introduced to support ports affected by the crisis
Extended the application period of the reduction of anchor fees. Funds for passenger terminals




10/07/2020In China sustained growth in express deliveries
Some 34 billion parcels were shipped in the first half of this year (up 22%)




10/07/2020Twelve nations are committed to allowing the safe change of ship crews
Declaration signed by Saudi Arabia, Denmark, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Norway, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Singapore and USA




09/07/2020Interporto Bologna closes the 2019 financial year at a loss
The company does not expect any negative impact in 2020 on economic results




09/07/2020In the first half of 2020, freight traffic in the port of Marseille Fos fell by -15%
Containers fell by -17%




09/07/2020The port of Ancona makes a first budget of the decrease of the traffic caused from the sanitary crisis
Giampieri: the AdSP will use every instrument of support to the enterprises that are living a moment of particularly difficult market




09/07/2020Costa Cruises announces the change of leadership roles
Mario Zanetti appointed commercial director of the company




09/07/2020To get back to, AIDA Cruises decides to cruise non-stop and use the ships as an "amusement park"
The restart on August 5 with the departure of the "AIDAperla" from the port of Hamburg




09/07/2020The European Parliament has approved the Mobility Package without modification
Measures to put an end to distortions of competition in the transport sector and ensure better working conditions for drivers




09/07/2020The OECD notes an improvement in economic forecasts, but the crisis is by no means over
The CLI index remains well below the long-term trend




09/07/2020Boat associations complain that the government, rather than facilitating the recovery of the sector, penalizes it
It blames the retroactive increase in the royalty of marinas and the doubling of VAT on rentals




09/07/2020This year the stoppage of the cruises will result in less revenue between 54 and 65 million for the port of Livorno
Study by the Port Authority of the North Tyrrhenian Sea on the impact of the crisis




08/07/2020Those of the sea? They are the last ones between the workers
Today the ships sound the sirens in order to carry the problem to take it in turns of the crews to the attention of the institutions, that other jolt would need very




08/07/2020Alessandro Santi will be the next president of Federagenti
He is president of the Venice Maritime Agents Association




08/07/2020The port of Antwerp closes the second quarter of 2020 with a decrease of -13% in traffic
Strong volume contraction in all product sectors




08/07/2020Schiavoni (Alsea): we ask an only place where private public administrations and can be confronted and be decided
The Milanese logistic region confirmation logistic pole of Italy, but in Europe is behind Holland, France and Germany




08/07/2020Container traffic in New York Harbor fell by -16.5% in May
In the first five months of this year the decline was -6.2%




08/07/2020In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic at Indian ports decreased by -19.7%
Containers fell by -32.3%




08/07/2020Austrian import-export fell sharply in April
Imports of goods fell by -24.4% and exports by -22.9%




08/07/2020Initiatives of the Grendi Group to further develop the business in Sardinia
New distribution warehouse in Olbia and request for the construction of a shed for logistics services in the Canal Port of Cagliari




08/07/2020THE Alliance announces departure cancellations in August as a result of the effects of the pandemic
Regarding the Mediterranean market, the removal of stopovers for MD1, MD2 and MD3 services




07/07/2020Shipping CO2 emissions should be included in the EU emissions trading system
MEPs put further pressure on the shipping industry by imposing binding requirements for average annual emissions to be reduced by at least 40% by 2030




07/07/2020In the first half of 2020, containerized traffic on the Russian rail network grew by 14.5%
Transit traffic increased by 23.7%




07/07/2020COSCO, Ant and Alibaba agreement for the application of blockchain to maritime logistics
Its connection to the port, logistics and financial sectors will also be promoted




07/07/2020MSC reiterates that T&E's analysis of the group's fleet emissions is incorrect
The company points out that only 40-45% of the emissions reported in the MRV system were produced in the EU




06/07/2020MSC chooses Turin as the headquarters for MSC Technology, the new technology division of the shipping group
It will occupy 1,300 square meters of offices inside the Lingotto




06/07/2020T&E urges MEPs to include shipping in the EU's emissions trading system
Abbasov: vote for a system that finally charges ships for their emissions and reinvests that money in cleaner ships




06/07/2020In June, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by -6.4%
In the second quarter of this year, there were 4,713 ships passing through, or 1.2%




06/07/2020Approved of the amendment to Decreto I throw again on the self-handler in the ports
It previews that, if authorized to the self-handler, the ships must be endowed of adequate mechanical means and of suitable staff dedicated exclusively to the development of the operation




06/07/2020Next year Costa Cruises will employ three ships in China
These are the units "Costa Venezia", "Costa Serena" and "Mediterranean Coast"




06/07/2020New crane for the Trieste Logistics Platform
It will be delivered in September




06/07/2020In 2019 a historical record of intermodal shipments to Europe, but the crisis looms
In container terms, traffic was 8,802,630 teu (0.2%)




06/07/2020The Maersk Group buys customs shipper KGH Customs Services
The share capital will change hands for about 279 million dollars




03/07/2020Dorsman (ECSA): The tonnage tax system is essential
European Commission study on social aspects in the maritime transport sector




03/07/2020It is not the first time that the European Parliament has been involved in this debate
The complexity of the issue, the Confederation stressed, is not compatible with an amendment proposal drawn up without a prior confrontation between the parties




03/07/2020Norwegian shipyard Kleven Verft is filing for bankruptcy
It was acquired earlier this year by the Croatian group DIV




03/07/2020Confitarma adheres to the ICS initiative to ensure that governments address the issue of ship crew changes
Mattioli: Confitarma together with ICS, ECSA has been calling for swift and decisive humanitarian action for months now




03/07/2020Costa further extends the suspension of cruises until 15 August
Cancelled the entire summer season in Northern Europe




03/07/2020In May, freight traffic at Spanish ports fell by -25.1%
In the first five months of 2020 the decline was -10.2%




03/07/2020Eur 100 million loan from the Agence Francoise de Développement to improve the competitiveness of Moroccan ports
The agreement also includes technical assistance activities




02/07/2020The current regulation of self-production in ports is fine as it is
The association calls for a ministerial discussion on how to ensure strict and uniform enforcement of existing rules




02/07/2020Hupac will increase the Novara-Pescara intermodal service to six
The service connects the CIM Interport and the Abruzzo Interport




02/07/2020Baleària has submitted the only offer for the new passenger terminal of the port of Valencia
The concession contract will last for 35 years, which can be extended to a maximum of 50 years




02/07/2020AIDA Cruises extends the suspension period of the cruises until August 31
However, the company believes that it can resume cruising by the end of the summer




02/07/2020The North Tyrrhenian AdSP presented its environmental and energy strategies
In the port of Livorno, 217 thousand tonnes of carbon dioxide are emitted annually




02/07/2020Fincantieri has acquired a majority stake in Support Logistic Services
The company specializes in the construction, installation and maintenance of satellite communication systems, radar systems and radio communication




02/07/2020China extends its port tax reduction programme until the end of the year
The amount of the planned cut amounts to approximately US 136 million dollars over nine months




01/07/2020Tarlazzi (Uiltrasporti): on the issue of self-production in ports we will not take a backward step
The shipowners , the trade unionist points out, reject the amendment on self-production because they want a port system based on the exploitation of maritime workers




01/07/2020Di Caterina (ALIS): no to the changes to the Relaunch Decree that do not protect the right to self-production in ports
The new requirements, he complained, would be real obstacles to the institution of self-production, especially for ships engaged in the Highways of the Sea




01/07/2020Meeting for the extension of the redundancy to workers of the Port Canal of Cagliari
Zedda: We have found a willingness to use the Enterprise Savings Fund and the special integration fund under the Genoa Decree




01/07/2020Gentile (Assologist): In terms of self-production, the rules must be respected and, if not clear, improved
It is crucial, he stressed, that in an area such as the port, where different subjects operate, the rules are timely and uniformly applied




01/07/2020Aid of EUR 175 million to the German shipyardS MV Werften
Additional federal funds required for 570 million euros




01/07/2020Nicolini (Confetra): It would be unjustifiable if the Simplifications Decree did not deal with logistics and freight transport
We can no longer bear - he complained - the burden of 30 billion red tape a year




01/07/2020The third session of the North Adriatic Adriatic Sea AdSP Management Committee is also not valid
Once again, the members representing the municipality and the region are absent




01/07/2020Greece's Celestyal Cruises is extending its suspension until March 6
Operations were halted in mid-March due to the pandemic
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Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal
Genoa
We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June
António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security
New York
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies
Bern
The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
Los Angeles
The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars
Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito
Rome
Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025
Hamburg
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%
Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled
Brussels
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Haifa
Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Paris
They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
Washington
The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Szczecin/Brussels
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
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ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
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