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December 2021




31/12/2021In 2021, transit rights for passage through the Suez Canal generated record revenues
Exceeded six billion dollars




31/12/2021Sicily, the Region has extended maritime connections with the smaller islands
Falcone: unchanged timetables and lines in force and no reduction in services or penalization for communities




31/12/2021An astronomical year-end bonus makes Evergreen employees jump for joy
The Taiwanese shipping company would have given bonuses equal to 40 months




30/12/2021The port of Koper closes 2021 with almost one million containers handled
In 2022, a further growth of +3% is expected




29/12/2021The expansion of the Wan Hai Lines fleet continues
Buy two container ships and rent two more




29/12/2021From the first of January the Single Administrative Desk of the Port System Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea will be operational
On-line all administrative and authorization procedures




29/12/2021Meeting between the leaders of the AdSP Ligure Orientale and the Tarros group
Discussion on the development plans of the port of La Spezia and the Gulf Terminal




29/12/2021Seoul believes that this is not the time for the state to exit the capital of HMM
Moon: "Our role is to make the goose strong so that it can continue to lay golden eggs."




29/12/2021At COSCO Shipping Bulk 60% of the capital of COSCO Shipping (Singapore)
The Singapore-based company has a fleet consisting of three Supramax bulk carriers




28/12/2021In November the traffic of the goods in the port of Ravenna has grown of +28.4%
In the first eleven months of 2021 the increase was +21.8%




28/12/2021Stranding of the CDRY Blue,contested the crimes of marine environmental disaster, air pollution and shipwreck
The accident caused by the violation of rules on the safety of navigation. Technical issues not reported to the Maritime Authority




28/12/2021Agreement to limit cruise ship calls to the Balearic Islands
In 2022 the number of landings will be -14.5% lower than in 2019




28/12/2021Israeli missile attack on the Syrian port of Lattakia
Container storage areas were affected




28/12/2021The French Groupe Gorgé submits a non-binding offer to acquire iXblue
The high-tech company operates in the maritime, defense, hydrography and drone sectors




27/12/2021The Single Administrative Desk of the ports of the Strait has been activated
Within the next few months, all administrative and authorization procedures will be carried out through the system




27/12/2021The reliability of the schedules of containerized shipping companies remains very low
In 2021 it remained within the 33%-40% range




27/12/2021Published the call for rail services in the port of Ancona
The contract will have a duration of 36 months




27/12/2021New Chinese company for the research and development of equipment and plant engineering for the offshore industry
It is owned by ten national companies in the shipping sector




24/12/2021The negative trend of containerized traffic in the port of Algeciras continues
In November, 369 thousand containers were handled (-14.6%)




24/12/2021Gone deserted the call for the relaunch of the former freight yard of Lecce Surbo
Bellanova: a setback but not the end word




23/12/2021Fincantieri delivers a ninth cruise ship to Viking
A "sustainability linked" construction loan has been signed with Intesa Sanpaolo and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti




23/12/2021Autobrennero completes the acquisition of 75% of InRail
The operation makes it possible to build the first private rail freight hub in Italy




23/12/2021Established the Single Administrative Desk of the AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
It is connected to the digital platform of CalabriaSUAP




23/12/2021The Italian port cluster denounces that the Budget Law does not take into account the needs of the sector
Politics - regret Assoporti, Assiterminal, Assologistica Fise-Uniport, Filt, Fit and Uilt - does not perceive the strategic nature of the port sector




23/12/2021In November the traffic of international goods enlivened by Chinese seaports has grown of +5.3%
Containers decreased by -0.6%. In the first eleven months of 2021 the increase in total loads has been of +4.6%




22/12/2021Renewed the national contract of the Fire Guards
It will be valid from 2021 to 2023




22/12/2021Today the shipping company Ignazio Messina & C. celebrated its centenary
Event in presence and streaming




22/12/2021The Italian Sea Group wins Perini Navi for 80 million euros
The operation will be financed through the availability of cash and bank credits




22/12/2021In the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, the finishing touches to the Discovery Princess.
The new ship will depart for the first cruise on March 27




22/12/2021Moscatelli leaves the position of secretary of Assagenti held for over 25 years
After the mandate expires, he will be replaced by Massimiliano Giglio




22/12/2021Rotterdam is the first European port to exceed the quota of 15 million containers handled in a year
The port authority announces that the average weight of the containers has significantly decreased due to the increase in freight rates




22/12/2021Contemporary port of call at the port of Gioia Tauro of two container ships of almost 24 thousand teu
The ships are 400 meters long and 61 meters wide




22/12/2021CULMV, after 13 years stabilized 74 members
The company's workforce will rise to 965




22/12/2021Maersk will buy Hong Kong-based LF Logistics for $3.6 billion
The Asian company has about 10 thousand employees




22/12/2021ALIS, no to the transfer of the coastal chemical deposits of Multedo within the port of Genoa
Di Caterina: there is a serious and concrete risk that Genoa will turn into another Beirut




21/12/2021Meyer Werft delivers the new AIDAcosma cruise ship to AIDA Cruises
It has a capacity of 5,228 passengers




21/12/2021The Turkish group Global Ports Holding manages the cruise terminal of the port of Crotone
The maximum duration of the concession shall be four years




21/12/2021In the third trimester of this year the traffic of the goods in the French ports has increased of +5.4%
Volume down by -9.9% compared to that enlivened in the period July-September of 2019




21/12/2021In November the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles is decreased of the -8.8%
The port authority also attributes the decline to the substantial number of ports of call of containers of reduced capacity




21/12/2021MSC presents an offer worth 5.7 billion euros to buy Bolloré Africa Logistics
In the port sector alone, the company has a network of 16 container terminals, seven ro-ro terminals, two forest products terminals and a river terminal




20/12/2021The integration of Italian ports into the worldwide network of containerized maritime services grew by +0.5%
In the fourth quarter of 2021 the largest increase in the PLSCI index was recorded by the port of Vado Ligure (+93.3%)




20/12/2021Patroni Griffi: within two years the port of Bari will have a new passenger terminal
In the first months of next year the issuance of the call for the execution of the works




20/12/2021Settled the permanent table of the maritime and port system
Tarlazzi (Uiltrasporti), represents the acceptance of the request that was the basis of our proclamation of strike of the port workers




20/12/2021Entrust ravenna Civitas Cruise Port (Royal Caribbean - VSL Group) with the cruise terminal areas of the port of Ravenna
Concession contract for a period of 33 years




20/12/2021In the September-November quarter Carnival suffered a net loss of -2.62 billion dollars
Revenues pairs to 1,29 billion dollars, up by +3,658.3% on the corresponding period of 2020 and down by -73.1% on the same period of 2019




20/12/2021The Trieste - Fernetti Interport included in the "Core" network as part of the proposal for the revision of the TEN-T networks
D'Agostino: We hope that the final approval process will confirm the Commission's proposal




20/12/2021Uiltrasporti asks that many transport activities be included among the exhausting jobs
Tarlazzi: otherwise there will be a need for a mobilization of the sector




20/12/2021Freight traffic in the port of Valencia is higher than pre-pandemic levels
In the first eleven months of this year the container traffic amounted to 5.16 million teu




17/12/2021Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal opened
Stopover of the ship "Costa Firenze" as part of its first cruise




17/12/2021A construction worker died in the port of Trieste
Strike called by the unions that emphasize the need for a change of pace that makes work safe




17/12/2021The trend of recovery of freight traffic in Campania ports has been exhausted
In October, there was a drop of -6.5%




17/12/2021The La Spezia backport of Santo Stefano Magra is part of the "Core" network of the Scandinavia-Mediterranean Corridor
Sommariva: a fundamental step for the operation of the logistic and railway development strategy that we have put in place




17/12/2021CLECAT, from the first of January the impact of Brexit could be exacerbated
The association highlights the need to avoid further delays in the implementation of the Border Operating Model




16/12/2021The national strike of port workers scheduled for tomorrow has been lifted
Signed - the unions explained - a protocol that welcomes and supports the demands that we have unitedly represented




16/12/2021Employers and seafarers' unions create a network of quarantine facilities to avert the crew change crisis
World leaders urged to urgently provide a lasting solution




16/12/2021Hyundai Glovis will make the BLG Auto Terminal Bremerhaven its European hub for car traffic
Joint venture with BLG Logistics




16/12/2021In November the traffic of the goods in the port of Barcelona is decreased of the -1.8%
Decrease of -7.2% of container loads




16/12/2021Vopak enters the shipowning business in a joint venture with MOL
The two partners will operate the FSRU "MOL FSRU Challenger"




16/12/2021Marco Bertorello is the new president of the National Association of Mooring Groups and Boatmen of Italian Ports
He takes over from Cesare Guidi who led the category for 19 years




16/12/2021Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong was stable in November
In the first eleven months of 2021 recorded a decrease of -0.3%




15/12/2021October marks a stop to the resumption of goods traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
The Management Committee of the AdSP approves the relocation plan of the Superba and Carmagnani chemical deposits in Genoa




15/12/2021The port of Ortona becomes a comprehensive node of the European TEN-T networks
The inclusion in the proposal for revision of the network put forward by the European Commission




15/12/2021Teodoro Titi is the new president of the Yacht Section of Federagenti
He takes over from Giovanni Gasparini




15/12/2021Filt Cgil and Uiltrasporti, the Port System Authorities are non-economic public bodies and must remain so
The government - they emphasize - must intervene by defending the model of Italian ports




15/12/2021In the second trimester of this year the traffic of the goods in the Greek ports has recorded an increase of +5.7%
Passengers grew by +70.8%




15/12/2021Started the construction of the works at sea of the District of shipbuilding of Cagliari
The works, worth over 20.1 million euros, will have to be completed in 390 days




15/12/2021Fedespedi rejoices for the modernization of the Civil Code on the shipping contract
Finally - underlined the federation - Italian logistics comes out of provincialism and crushing on a single mode (road) that have distinguished it until now from a regulatory point of view




15/12/2021On the first of January, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the world's largest trading bloc, will come into force
The new free trade agreement will cover a third of the world economy in terms of GDP




14/12/2021Over five million euros of EU aid to the former Sardinian workers of Air Italy and the Canal Port of Cagliari
Final green light from the European Parliament




14/12/2021Civitavecchia becomes "Core port" in the new proposals of the EU Commission for the TEN-T network
Giovannini: it is an important and awaited recognition and for which we have been strongly committed in these months of negotiations with the EU




14/12/2021Never so high containerized imports from the USA
For the whole of 2021 an increase of +18.3% of this traffic flow is expected




14/12/2021Kombiverkehr, the transport of P400 semi-trailers between Italy (Mortara) and Holland (Venlo-Rotterdam) is starting
Increase in the frequency of the Mortara-Ghent service (Belgium)




13/12/2021Joint Action Group to analyze the impact of the pandemic on transport workers and the global supply chain
It was formed by the International Labour Organization, the World Health Organization and other international organizations in the field




13/12/2021Event of the maritime-port community of Trieste to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the invention of the container
The book "At the beginning of the container: Lloyd Triestino and the lines for Australia" by Sergio Bologna will be presented




13/12/2021DP World will build a new container terminal in the Congolese port of Banana
It will have a traffic capacity of 450 thousand teu




13/12/2021Signed the decree for refreshments to port companies affected by the effects of the health crisis
The application must be submitted within seven days




13/12/2021A resumption of freight traffic in UK ports is expected until 2026
This year a -5% drop in volumes handled is expected




13/12/2021Fincantieri has acquired a stake in the startup Decision Intelligence for in-Depth Optimization
The consortium led by Fincantieri, Naval Group and Navantia and coordinated by Naviris has submitted an offer for the Modular Multirole Patrol Corvette




13/12/2021First results of the research of the Human Element Industry Group on the deaths of seafarers occurred in closed rooms
Among the causes, excessive dependence on procedures, their complexity and pressure to reduce working time




13/12/2021In the first eleven months of this year the traffic of goods in Russian ports has grown of +1.7%
Handled 763.7 million tons of cargo




13/12/2021The member states of the Council of the International Maritime Organization will rise from 40 to 52
This was decided by the assembly of the UN organization. The renewed executive body will meet next Wednesday




13/12/2021Sixth super post-Panamax quay crane for Cai Mep International Terminal
Last year, the Vietnamese container terminal handled 1.8 million containers




13/12/2021Wan Hai will invest up to $320 million in the acquisition of used carriers
The company secures the management of an area of the YKIP container terminal in the port of Yokohama




13/12/2021In November the port of Singapore has enlivened 51,8 million tons of goods (+4.0%)
Containers have been pairs to 3,15 million teu (+0.5%)




10/12/2021Inaugurated the cruise and passenger terminal of the port of Trapani
Work worth seven million euros




10/12/2021EUR 300 million loan from the European Investment Bank at the port of Genoa
Resources mainly intended for the construction of the new forane dam, the upgrading of the railway network and cold ironing




10/12/2021In November, Yang Ming set a new all-time record in monthly revenues
Strong growth (+161.6%) also in the turnover of Wan Hai Lines




10/12/2021The Council of the EU considers it necessary to further deepen the proposal for a FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Highlighted the need to introduce in the AFIR Regulation the flexibility necessary to take into account national specificities




10/12/2021Costamare orders the construction of eight portacontainer
Four ships will have a capacity of 13,000 teu and four of 15,000 teu. Buy seven bulk carriers




10/12/2021In November the traffic of the container in the port of Long Beach is decreased of the -4.9%
In the first eleven months of 2021, the annual historical record set in 2020 has already been exceeded




09/12/2021In the third trimester the traffic of the goods in the Italian ports has grown of +12.5%
In the first nine months of this year the increase was +9.5%




09/12/2021Vard will build a fourth Service Operation Vessel for North Star
It will be delivered at the end of 2024




09/12/2021ECSA reiterates the need to avoid loopholes in the application of the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
EU marine fuel suppliers will have to be responsible for the availability and compliance with fuel quality and safety requirements




09/12/2021In November, Evergreen's revenues increased by +159.1%
In the first eleven months of 2021 the increase was +139.3%




09/12/2021Maersk presents the innovative structure of the new 16,000 teu chain carriers powered by methanol
Deck, crew quarters and smokestack at the bow and stern ends of the ships




09/12/2021TUI's cruise division closed the third quarter with a negative EBIT of -42.9 million euros
In service 13 of the sixteen ships of the fleet




09/12/2021European transport and logistics associations propose changes to EU climate policies
You asked for more incentive measures for ships and ports




09/12/2021CMA CGM buys a large part of Ingram Micro's Commerce & Lifecycle Services business unit
Transaction worth three billion dollars




07/12/2021UIRR, door-to-door combined transport emits 60-90% less CO2 than Euro 6 road transport
Moreover - the association pointed out - its energy needs are 40-70% lower




07/12/2021Agreement between CNR, Enel Italia and Garbage Service for the electrification of the blue economy
Among the objectives, to reduce pollution in port areas




07/12/2021In October, the Port of New York set its own new historical record for container traffic
New maximum peak of empty containers




07/12/2021The express delivery market is entering a new phase by adapting to the new post-pandemic normal
This is highlighted by the latest Transport Intelligence report that forecasts a compound annual growth rate of +7.7% for the sector in the period 2020-2025




07/12/2021Austria's import-export is much higher than pre-pandemic
Thomas: The coronavirus crisis is now in the rearview mirror




07/12/2021The pandemic has interrupted ten consecutive years of growth in freight traffic in world ports
In 2020 recorded a contraction of -3.8% of the volumes handled




07/12/2021Change at the top of the Chinese shipowning group COSCO
Xu Lirong resigns and Wan Min takes over




06/12/2021Genoa is the first eManifest for incoming goods
The experimentation, successfully started, started from the port of Naples




06/12/2021Agreement to promote the competitiveness of emilia-Romagna companies based on the port of Ravenna
It was signed by the Customs Agency, the Region and the AdSP of the North Central Adriatic




06/12/2021Today in China the new logistics group China Logistics Group was born
Strategic shareholders are China Eastern Airlines, China COSCO Shipping, and China Merchants Group




06/12/2021Friday the inauguration of the new Cruise Terminal Passengers of the port of Trapani
It will be preceded by the third edition of the conference "We, the Mediterranean"




06/12/2021The ports of the Upper Adriatic reaffirm their intentions of close cooperation within the framework of NAPA
Signed a joint declaration with which they commit themselves to promote and strengthen trilateral cooperation between Italy, Croatia and Slovenia




03/12/2021Port of Venice, 35 million for 2021 to companies affected by the ban on the traffic of large ships
Thirty million are destined to shipping companies, five (plus 22.5 million in 2022) to the terminal operator and related industries




03/12/2021New logistics hub of GLS Italy in Padua
It is located in the VGP Park Padova




03/12/2021ClassNK has issued a class certificate to the world's first ship for the transport of liquid hydrogen
It was built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries




03/12/2021IATA, ICS, IRU and ITF denounce that the hysterical reactions of governments to the Omicron variant risk collapsing a supply chain already on its knees
Platten: We will see a return to the peak moment of 2020 of the crisis of the change of ship crews




03/12/2021DP World will not participate in the privatization procedure of the port of Haifa
The Dubai group was informed that it could not have effective control of the airport




02/12/2021Tirrania-CIN sentenced to pay 160 million euros
Decision of the arbitration panel




02/12/2021Port of Genoa, ok to the extension of the concessions of Terminal Rinfuse Genova and Porto Petroli
Granted an additional 30 and 15 years respectively. Green light to the expansion of the AdSP staff




02/12/2021MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l'Atlantique celebrate a double event
Technical launch of "MSC World Europa" and coin ceremony for "MSC Euribia"




02/12/2021Satisfaction of Associated Exceptional Transporters for the suspension of the rules on exceptional transport of the infrastructure decree
By March the definition of the new guidelines for the sector




02/12/2021Costa Cruises has taken delivery of the new flagship Costa Toscana.
It is the third ship in the fleet powered by liquefied natural gas




02/12/2021FRS Iberia closes its maritime connections with the Balearic Islands
With the health crisis - explained the company - these routes generate losses




02/12/2021ECSA calls for further action to counter piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
Berglund: The number of piracy incidents and the level of violence raise serious concerns




02/12/2021In the port of Rotterdam the first bunkering trial of a carrier with liquid biomethane
The operation carried out by Shell and CMA CGM




02/12/2021The American Maritime Partners buys a thousand river boats of J. Russell Flowers
The company's fleet rises to about 1,600 units




02/12/2021European Cargo Logistics has activated a shuttle rail service between Lübeck and Melzo
It supports the connection between the port of the German city and Verona




01/12/2021For the problems of the containerized maritime supply chain - say Global Shippers Forum and MDS Transmodal - the maritime carriers blame themselves
Scheduled service networks have been modified to serve congested routes




01/12/2021Federlogistica Marche asks for a president for the AdSP of the Central Adriatic
Morandi: It's been 12 months since the authority no longer has a president and about six have been missing a secretary general




01/12/2021Significant growth in rail cargo group's rolling highway business
In the first ten months of this year transported traffic volumes higher than those made in the years 2020 and 2019




01/12/2021The malfunctions of the German rail network are affecting rail transport throughout Europe
This was denounced by CLECAT, ERFA, ESC, Essenscia, Netzwerk Europäischer Eisenbahnen, RailGood, UIP and UIRR




01/12/2021Agreement reached for the workers administered by the port of Genoa
Full employment for the months of December and January and then a discussion table to ensure full employment




01/12/2021The Federation of the Sea has renewed its website
Mattioli: it is more accurate and intuitive in the information made available as well as easier and faster to consult




01/12/2021In the third trimester the port of Tanger Med has enlivened 23,5 million tons of goods (+30%)
Same growth in the first nine months of 2021




01/12/2021Geodis bought compatriot Transport Perrier
The company specializes in the transport of palletized loads




01/12/2021Containerized shipping companies have achieved an unprecedented level of profitability
Sea-Intelligence, exceptional increase in performance achieved in 2021




01/12/2021The US Federal Trade Commission is launching an investigation into supply chain disruptions
Ordered nine large distribution chains to send detailed information on the malfunctions




01/12/2021PSA buys the US logistics company BDP International
For the Singaporean group it is the first acquisition of a company that does not operate port activities or logistics activities directly related to port operations
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
Warsaw
Last year the Polish company terminated over 2,500 employment contracts
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
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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