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September 2020




30/09/2020The travel restrictions imposed by the pandemic have strongly affected the operating and financial results of Greece's Attica
The group closed the first half of this year with a -88% drop in gross operating margin




30/09/2020Last month, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna fell by -23.2%
In the first eight months of 2020, the decline was -17.4%




30/09/2020Appreciation of Uiltrasporti for the statements of the President of Assoporti
Tarlazzi: recognized the essential value of port work




30/09/2020Transport is a complaint that Italian transport policies only take into account state coffers
Ecology - emphasizes the association - too often is interpreted as a mantra, while masking special interests




30/09/2020Reducing the price of the bunker, efficient ship management and cost containment have enabled containerized companies to deal with the crisis
Analysis of the Faith Studies Centre on the operational and economic performance of major shipping companies




30/09/2020Rossi (Assoporti): Now is not the time to open a season of conflict in the ports
According to Admiral Pettorino, the Chinese Silk Road involves an integration of the Italian economic system with issues that go beyond the national interest




30/09/2020Still inactive online ecommerce features of the CMA CGM group
The problems caused by a malware have not yet been definitively resolved




29/09/2020Japan's Nippon Koei and OC Global will design the new Bangladeshi port of Matarbari
Contract with the government of Dhaka




29/09/2020HHLA's share in the new PLT terminal in Trieste will be 50.01%
Titzrath: As the northernmost port in the Mediterranean, Trieste is the southern gateway to Central and Eastern Europe




29/09/2020Mein Schiff's 12 seamen were subjected to new rapid tests at Covid-19
The Greek NPHO carried out molecular tests




29/09/2020GNV will enhance sea connections to and from Sicily with two chartered ships
The Forza and Tenacia units will be placed on the Genoa-Palermo line, with subsequent upgrade also on the routes to Naples and Civitavecchia




29/09/2020Container traffic at Eurokai's port terminals fell by -14.1% in the second quarter
Traffic in the Italian terminals of Contship Italia was 366 thousand teu, with a decrease of -28.1% (down -24.7% net of the volumes moved to Gioia Tauro and Cagliari)




29/09/2020Completed the completion of the west dock, north side, of the port of Gioia Tauro
The intervention will ensure the full availability of docks along the entire port channel




29/09/2020The German terminal operator HHLA will become the first shareholder of the Logistics Platform of Trieste
D'Agostino: "The most accomplished implementation of the Silk Road does not end in the Belt And Road Initiative of Chinese imprint"




28/09/2020European transport is calling on Brexit negotiators to reach an agreement
Raluca (IRU): With the pandemic, the sector lost revenues of 64 billion euros




28/09/2020In the April-August period, container traffic at Indian ports decreased by -25.0%
Overall, freight traffic amounted to 245.0 million tonnes (-16.6%)




28/09/2020CMA CGM hit by a cyber attack
External access to the group's computer applications has been cut off to prevent the spread of malware




28/09/2020ANASPED commends Customs for streamlining customs procedures in the port of Ancona
By mid-month, a large fire had broken out at the airport




28/09/2020The broken port community mourns the death of Luigi Salvati
He was the first secretary general of the Port Authority




28/09/2020Twelve sailors from the meawing ship Mein Schiff 6 tested positive for Covid-19
New tests will be performed on all crew members




28/09/2020In the port of Ravenna, customs procedures are being tested in bulk goods at sea
They account for more than 80% of the traffic handled by the airport




28/09/2020In the first eight months of this year, freight traffic at Albanian ports fell by -9.7%
Passengers fell by -77.0%




28/09/2020Anek Lines' half-yearly budget is affected by the impact of the pandemic
In the first six months of 2020, revenues fell by -23.6%




25/09/2020Agreement between the Italian RINA and the Chinese SDARI for the design and classification of ships in 3D
The creation of a digital interface compatible with the Asian company's projects is planned




25/09/2020With the second wave of the pandemic the "slaves of the sea" seem to have even less chance of returning to land
The last count of the IMO: 400,000 seafarers are still stranded on ships without being able to be replaced by colleagues




25/09/2020Appeal of Confetra Liguria not to forget the port of La Spezia
Lagalizes: "we cannot even think that it is sufficient at this time to manage the ordinary administration"




25/09/2020After the restart of cruises in the Mediterranean, costa will resume operations in Northern Europe next summer
The company announces a 'gradual and responsible restart programme'




25/09/2020A giant battery to quickly recharge electric ferries
Stena Group project to reuse lithium-ion batteries from the automotive and transport industries for energy storage in ports




25/09/2020From ALIS five strategic proposals to save and support transport and logistics companies
These included the refinancing of Marebonus and Ferrobonus for a further three years and increasing financial endowments for transport incentives in order to rejuvenate the fleet




24/09/2020In 2019, the shipping company GNV returned to profit
Vague: the 2020 financial year will inevitably suffer from the Covid-19 emergency




24/09/2020Heavy protest by Dutch transport companies over excessive waiting times at the gates of Rotterdam's port terminals
Transport en Logistiek Nederland complains that terminalists have no interest in solving the problem




24/09/2020Japan's "K" Line, MOL and NYK expect the April-September half year results to reward shareholders
Expect a decline in revenues




24/09/2020CMA CGM will acquire 30% of Groupe Dubreuil Aéro
The transaction includes air companies Air Caraibes and French Bee which have a fleet of 14 long-haul aircraft




23/09/2020Mitigation of the trend of declining freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
In August, the port of the Ligurian capital recorded a decrease of -10.3%, while the Savoy airport returned to growth with a 2.2%




23/09/2020Esben Poulsson has been reappointed president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Vice-President, Gerardo Borromeo, Filipino




23/09/2020The setting of an experimental naval unit powered by fuel cell has been set up in Castellammare
Fincantieri will complete construction over the next year




23/09/2020In August, the traffic of goods with foreign countries handled by Chinese seaports was 357.5 million tonnes, or 6.1%
In the first eight months of 2020, the total was 2.65 billion tonnes, or 3.8%




23/09/2020In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -19.6%
River transport on the Danube fell by -2.2%




23/09/2020Italian participation in the China International Logistics and Supply Chain Fair in Shenzhen
ICE Agency initiative in collaboration with Assoporti and Union Interports Reunited




23/09/2020University master on transport infrastructure management companies
It is proposed by the Telematics University Nicholas Cusano




23/09/2020He sells the German company, Mr. JOVYATLAS
It was sold to Jacob Waitz Industrie




23/09/2020Last month freight traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -4.9%
In the first eight months of this year, 71.54 million tonnes (-3.6%) were handled




22/09/2020An open letter from ECSA, ICS, ETFs and ITFs to the EU calling for an urgent solution to the problem of migrants rescued from ships
Among the requests is to quickly indicate a safe harbor in which to disembark the rescued persons




22/09/2020Tomorrow it will enter into service the largest container-powered container in LNG
CMA CGM Jacques Saadé has a capacity of 23,000 teu




22/09/2020The ESPO supports the EU's strategy of decarbonising shipping, but calls for financial support for ports
The association proposes that the revenues produced by the inclusion of shipping in the ETS should also be used to promote the construction of alternative fuel infrastructures




22/09/2020In August, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -16.1%
In the first eight months of 2020, the total was 37.05 million tonnes (-17.9%)




22/09/2020New Intermodal Link Bari-Novara of Hupac
Initially, three departures will be made per week




22/09/2020Scrubbers have a lower climate impact than low sulphur maritime fuels
This is highlighted by a study by CE Delft




21/09/2020A new multipurpose terminal will become operational in the Egyptian port of Alexandria in early 2022
Egyptian Group for Multipurpose Terminals is negotiating with international companies to involve them in the management of the landing




21/09/2020The European Shippers' Council and the Global Shippers' Alliance are calling for the problem of changing ship crews
A shortage of seafarers, they warned, means that ships will eventually not sail and supply chains will start to freeze




21/09/2020Bimco has adopted a new contract model for sale and leaseback transactions of ships
It is specific to second-hand naval units but can also be adapted to new constructions




21/09/2020Wednesday the annual meeting of the Confetra
For the first time it will be in digital event version




21/09/2020Gkonis (Intercargo): By deciding to include shipping in the ETS on emissions, European politicians have proved to be regional decision-makers with a narrow mindset
The initiative, he complained, risks undermining a global solution on greenhouse gases




21/09/2020Fjord Line will cut a quarter of its staff
Ternblom: Cutting costs is the only thing that helps when revenues drop dramatically




21/09/2020Forty million for the doubling of the Fincantieri basin in Ancona
Giampieri: it is a great sign of hope for the future




21/09/2020In July, freight traffic in the port of Koper fell by -34.7%
In the first seven months of this year there was a decrease of -18.3%




21/09/2020A Viking Line ferry has run aground in the archipelago of the Eland
No injuries were reported between the passengers and crew




18/09/2020Fincantieri launches the first patrol for Qatar
It is part of a seven-ship contract worth almost four billion euros




18/09/2020The port of Valencia has set its new all-time record for monthly container traffic
In August, 503,482 teu were moved,482,000, or 7.1%




18/09/2020Meeting in Taranto between unions and San Cataldo Container Terminal
The resumption of industrial relations is decisive




18/09/2020The decline in freight traffic in Campania ports eased in July
In Naples there was a decrease of -9.6% and in Salerno an increase of 3.1%




18/09/2020KITA warns that the sharp rise in seafaring oils is undermining the competitiveness of South Korean exports
The association urges the Seoul government to take action




18/09/2020ECSA calls on EU policymakers to assess the impact of the inclusion of shipping in the ETS on emissions
Dorsman: SMEs dominate the sector, for which the burden would be unsustainable




18/09/2020The first Special Economic Zone of the International Adriatic ZES Puglia-Molise will be built in Brindisi
The institution is expected within 120 days




18/09/2020Construction of an ultra-luxury cruise ship ordered by Seabourn has begun in St George of Nogaro
It is the second of two units commissioned by T. Mariotti




17/09/2020The Spanish Transport Federation denounces illegal telecommuting practices
Latin American companies offer local workers to Spanish companies




17/09/2020The American FMC is analyzing the reaction to the containerized shipping crisis
Investigation to ensure that no cartel agreements have been put in place




17/09/2020Services to trade - including transport - show some resilience to the crisis
The passenger air transport index hit its lowest point ever




17/09/2020Intertanko, the inclusion of shipping in the EU's ETS on emissions risks damaging the EU's foreign trade
Stanzel: IMO's efforts to reduce international shipping's greenhouse gas emissions are at risk




17/09/2020The Maersk Group is preparing to cut a third of its jobs
According to Reuters, the restructuring would affect between 26,000 and 27,000 out of a total of 80,000 employees




16/09/2020Fire in the port of Ancona
The fire broke out in the sheds of the former Tubimar area




16/09/2020Carnival Cruise Line sells two more ships
They are the "Carnival Fascination" and the "Carnival Imagination" built in 1994 and 1995




16/09/2020In August, container traffic handled by COSCO Shipping Ports grew by 4.8%
In the terminals operated by compatriot CMPort, there was a decrease of -13.5%




16/09/2020In the first quarter of this year, passenger traffic at Greek ports fell by -15.8%
Freight traffic grew by 1.1%




16/09/2020The director's booth has been set up for the new Project of National Digital Logistics Platform
It is chaired by Zeno D'Agostino




16/09/2020Agreement between the Emiratense DP World and the Israeli DoverTower
It also expects the Dubai Group and Israel Shipyards to participate in the tender for the privatisation of the port of Haifa




16/09/2020Containerized shipping companies are still cautious about restoring hold capacity
The offer on the Asia-Mediterranean routes is particularly subdued




16/09/2020In August, the Port of Los Angeles set its new all-time record for container traffic
First monthly growth since August 2019




15/09/2020ECSA is highly critical of the EU's regional approach to including shipping in the ETS on emissions
Abbasov (Transport & Environment): The European Parliament is tired of inaction in the face of the constant increase in shipping emissions




15/09/2020OK of the EU Parliament on the inclusion of shipping in the European emissions trading system
The position will be formally adopted tomorrow with a new vote




15/09/2020Carnival Corporation expects to close the June-August quarter with a net loss of -2.86 billion
The adjusted operating result amounts to -1.70 billion




15/09/2020Last year, the maritime insurance market recorded a modest recovery followed by the unknown Covid in 2020
In 2019, the value of insurance premiums in the maritime sector amounted to USD 28.7 billion (-0.9%)




15/09/2020Container traffic from Hong Kong's port is falling again
In the first eight months of this year, the Chinese port handled 11.75 million teu (-4.0%)




15/09/2020Orsero recorded an increase in half-year results also thanks to the contribution of the Shipping sector
In the first six months, net revenues from the maritime transport business grew by 16.9%




14/09/2020Agreement Cash Deposits and Loans and AdSP of the Tyrrhenian Northern Center for the development of Lazio ports
Support for locating and managing how european resources are accessed is also expected




14/09/2020Provincial: strong and heavy impact of the crisis on the port of Livorno
More data is required for businesses to plan measures to deal with the emergency




14/09/2020Dow sells three terminals to the Vopak Industrial Infrastructure Americas joint venture
The new company is owned by Vopak and a BlackRock fund. Transaction valued at 620 million dollars




14/09/2020The brilliant latest quarterly results from containerized shipping? I am credited with reducing the capacity decided by the covenants
This is supported by S&P Global Platts highlighting the industry's unanimous response to the crisis




14/09/2020Last month, the decline in container traffic in the port of Singapore came to a halt
In the first eight months of 2020, the total was 24.03 million teu (-1.5%




14/09/2020The pandemic pushes shipping towards more advanced ship automation technologies
The impulse, BlueMonitorLab notes, is not so much towards autonomous ships, but towards remotely controlled ships




14/09/2020The Pilots Union disputes the new criteria and mechanisms for defining the tariffs of piloting services
Among the actions proposed, a self-ing measure by MIT or an appeal to the TAR of Lazio




14/09/2020In the second quarter of 2020, the GDP of the G20 countries fell without precedent
The decrease on the previous quarter was -6.9% and that year-over-year of -9.1%




14/09/2020HMM, large-capacity container carriers have demonstrated their efficiency
On Thursday, the last of 12 new ships from the South Korean company entered service




11/09/2020The Port of Shanghai set its own new container traffic record for the month of August
In the first eight months of this year, 27.8 million teu (-4.6%) were handled




11/09/2020New DFDS line service between the ports of Trieste and Patrasso
Two weekly rotations are carried out




11/09/2020To support European shipbuilding, Germany's VSM proposes an EU funding programme for the establishment of a "green" European fleet
In the current market situation, it is necessary to support the investment plans of the shipping sector, according to President Laken




11/09/2020A measure by the government in Bern to avert the effects of a downgrade of the Swiss maritime flag
If blacklisted, Swiss ships will be able to operate under a foreign flag




11/09/2020The Council of Ministers has approved a regulation on maritime equipment
Change the requirements for recognizing equipment compliance bodies




11/09/2020This year, China's express shipments will exceed 75 billion
More than 50 billion deliveries were made as of yesterday




10/09/2020Cafimar has ordered a new tugboat to the Turkish Med Marine
The vehicle will be used in Sicilian ports




10/09/2020CIMAC has set up a strategic digitalisation group
The aim is to make it a primary platform for discussion for the digitisation of the shipping industry




10/09/2020The race for levelling work has begun at -13 meters of the seabed of two areas of the port of Bari
The EU funds about two-thirds of the total cost of the intervention of EUR 3.5 million




10/09/2020Fenix - Blue Skye agreement to get approval of Perini Navi's restructuring plan
New financial resources may be entered




10/09/2020Costa Cruises announces a gradual resumption of activity of its ships during the next winter season
The new "Costa Firenze" will debut on December 27th




10/09/2020From mid-October Diamond Line will connect the port of Vado Ligure with Pireo
The VAX service will arrive weekly at the new container terminal of APM Terminals Vado Ligure




10/09/2020The agreement between Carige, AMCO, Marinvest and Messina Group has been perfected
The sale of loans to Messina for a total of 324.3 million euros to AMCO




10/09/2020The pandemic brings the SBB CFF SFF SBB rail group into a loss
Half-year revenue down -11.5%




10/09/2020The Port of Long Beach set its own new container traffic record for the month of August
New spikes in containers full of landing and empty containers




10/09/2020Massimo Soriani has been appointed Secretary General of the AdSP of the North Central Tyrrhenian
He is responsible for the transparency and anti-corruption area of the institution




09/09/2020Established the Venice Works Committee
The aim is to obtain urgent answers to allow the port's activities to continue




09/09/2020A suggestion to young people who aspire to a career on the sea: think about it not twice, but a thousand times
Another call by the IMO to the governments to allow the change of ship crews and yet another hypocritical certificate of heroism awarded to seafarers




09/09/2020The world number of containerized maritime travel is recovering, but not uniformly
Regional and national trends - explains UNCTAD - seem to follow the trend of the pandemic




09/09/2020THE Alliance cancels some departures to adjust supply to the expected decrease in demand
In the Asia-Mediterranean connections, md1, MD2 and MD3 service stopovers have been cancelled




08/09/2020BIFA accuses containerized shipping companies of applying an unjustified surcharge
Keen: Some nicknames should already be included in the noli




08/09/2020Project to promote cruise traffic in the ports of Puglia
Themis's aim is to support smaller ports and direct traffic to untapped territory




08/09/2020Strong contraction in The transport sector's turnover in Greece
In the maritime transport sector, the index for the second quarter of this year fell by -38.6%




08/09/2020HMM Agreement - Samsung Heavy Industries for the development of technologies for smart ships
A specific system made by SHI will be installed on five new 24,000 teu case keepers




08/09/2020New proactive system for cleaning Jotun hulls on MSC ships
The aim is to ensure constant cleanliness by avoiding the formation of fouling and ensuring optimal efficiency




08/09/2020New branch of Gruber Logistics in Frankfurt
It will be the main area of activity for maritime and air shipments




08/09/2020Novatek and Sovcomflot order 10 more ships for icebreaker liquefied natural gas
They will be used, like the five already commissioned, for the Arctic LNG 2 project




07/09/2020Negotiations JSW - Fincantieri for the possible establishment of shipbuilding activities in Piombino
U.S. contract to Fincantieri Marinette Marine to develop the design and engineering of Large Unmanned Surface Vessel




07/09/2020Workers at the Port Canal of Cagliari could join a temporary port work agency
The meeting on the dispute at the Mise has concluded




07/09/2020Applause of the shippers for the OK to the ZLS for the ports of the spice and Marina of Carrara
The port becomes attractive for new investments throughout the territory




07/09/2020Sea-Intelligence highlights the unexpected improvement in the financial results of major containerized shipping carriers
Analysis of the ratio of operating profit to cargo volumes in transported containers




07/09/2020Costa Cruises starts again in Italy, but cancels the 2020-2021 season in South America
In the following season, two ships will be deployed in Latin America




07/09/2020ICS, UNHCR and IOM urge governments to allow the 27 migrants aboard the Maersk Etienneto disembark
I've been aboard the tanker for over a month




07/09/2020In July, freight traffic at Spanish ports fell by -13.2%
Cruise traffic was still halted, while ferry traffic fell by -54.6%




04/09/2020Significant increase in CMA CGM's quarterly economic performance despite declining revenues and volumes transported
The April-June 2020 period ended with a net profit of US 139.6 million dollars




04/09/2020The public assembly of Assoporti will be held in Naples on 30 September
The event also in live streaming mode




04/09/2020Technical launch of the hull of a new ferry of the Italian Railway Network
The construction of the ship will now be completed by Genoa Naval Industries




04/09/2020Reorganization of the APL's social team in Livorno with the entry of four new members
AdSP's share fell further to 3.15%




04/09/2020The pandemic has returned vituous or esosi containerized the carriers marine
The CLECAT assumes the formation of a trust between the companies of the field in order to face the crisis primed from the sanitary emergency




03/09/2020DP World and Caisse de dép't et placement du Québec provide their platform with more resources
Opportunities in both the port and logistics sectors will be considered




03/09/2020Framework agreement between Hyundai Glovis and Wilhelmsen
Among other things, they will collaborate on the possibility of introducing the use of alternative naval fuels, including liquefied hydrogen




03/09/2020Joint venture HMM-PSA to jointly operate a container terminal in the port of Singapore
The new company will become operational by the end of this year




02/09/2020Uiltrasporti, allegedly refused Contship to extend the integration fund for the port workers of Cagliari
It is necessary - the union stressed - that these workers can continue to be hooked on the port production reality




02/09/2020Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna returned to growth
Moved 2.2 million tonnes of cargo (up 1.5%)




02/09/2020In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia fell by -23.6%
In the first six months of this year the decline was -22.2%




02/09/2020In July, freight traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado fell by -21.7% and -17.0%
In the first seven months of this year, declines were -18.8% and -13.0% respectively




02/09/2020Fit-Cisl denounces Contship Italia's no to the extension of the integration fund for port workers in Cagliari
The AdSP of Sardinia announces a mitigation of the decline in passenger traffic




01/09/2020The North Tyrrhenian AdSP has asked the government for funds of 634 million as part of the Recovery Fund
363 million euros for the port of Livorno and 228 million for Piombino




01/09/2020In July, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -17.7%
In the first seven months of this year, 32.4 million tonnes (-18.1%) were handled




01/09/2020Joint venture to promote dream cruises based on the Chinese island of Hainan
The aim is also to promote local tourism




01/09/2020In the port of Taranto, the head of the San Cataldo Pier was inaugurated
The works covered an area of about 8,150 square meters




01/09/2020Maersk will integrate the Safmarine and Damco brands as part of the group
The back offices of the shipping companies Maersk and Hamburg, mad, are also expected to be merged




01/09/202066 workers have been registered with the Gioia Tauro Port Agency
Agostinelli: Today I will ask the terminalists and port companies to carry out all those initiatives to ensure the increase in employment




01/09/2020In July, freight traffic in the port of Algeciras returned to growth
In the first seven months of 2020, the decline was -3.4%
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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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