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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The period has been archived item with a profit clearly of 15,6 million dollars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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Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Haifa
The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028
COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%
Hong Kong
Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)
Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform
Genoa
The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre
NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas
Miami
The agreements include options to purchase the naval units
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
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