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May 2022




31/05/2022The Xeneta Shipping Index records a record-breaking percentage change in long-term maritime noli
In May the increase was 30.1% percent and on a year-on-year basis growth was +150,6 percent




31/05/2022Gian Alberto Cerruti has been confirmed as president of the Young People of Assagents
Vice-presidents Lorenzo Giacobbe and Simone Carlini will be joined. First edition of the Youngster Shipping Summer Party




31/05/2022The Port of Livorno closed the first quarter of this year with a -17.2% percent drop in freight traffic
Only conventional goods are increasing




31/05/2022In the first three months of 2022 the traffic in goods in the port of Venice increased by 15.1% percent
In growth both the miscellaneous goods and the bulk




31/05/2022In April the traffic of the goods in the port of Genoa has increased of +5.9% and in that of Savona-Vado has fallen of the -0.9%
In the first quarter of 2022 there were increases of +8.1% and +19.8% respectively




31/05/2022ECSA and T&E are urging to include in the FuelEU Maritime suppliers of fuels such as parts responsible for decarbonisation of shipping
Renewed the call to use the resources of the Regulation and EU ETS to make sustainable shipborne fuels cost competitive




31/05/2022The associations of self-transport protest for the abolition of the rules on loading and unloading and waiting for trucks at the port of Spezia
It is-denouncing-an irresponsible choice that blocks the concrete attempt to improve the operability of trucks in the port




31/05/2022Taiwan is preparing to introduce a 10% percent increase in port taxes
The tariffs have been unchanged for 24 years




31/05/2022The Japanese ONE orders the construction of ten 13,700-teu container carriers
Five ships will be carried out by Nihon Shipyard and five by Hyundai Heavy Industries




31/05/2022The European Union bans imports of Russian oil, but not its transport on EU flag vessels
Temporary exemption for imports of crude oil through pipelines




30/05/2022Raffaella Del Priest appointed director general of the crucieristic activities of GPH in Italian ports
It comes from the San Cataldo Container Terminal




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30/05/2022In Russia, a significant increase in rail freight fares is expected
It proposed a 11% percent markup as early as next month




30/05/2022The FVG Region sets out directives for the commissioner for the deepening of the grounds of the port of Monfalcone
It will also deal with the dredgings of the seabed of the port areas of San Giorgio di Nogaro and Marano




30/05/2022Intercargo, for seafarers the Covid is not at all behind
Fafalios : Our efforts to highlight the difficult situation of seafarers do not have to stop




30/05/2022Finnlines has taken delivery of the second of three new hybrid ro-ro ships
It is part of a programme of new constructions worth 500 million euros




30/05/2022Launched the first of the four new luxury cruise ships of Explora Journeys
It is under construction at the Monfalcone shipyard in Fincantieri




30/05/2022Russian logistics operators to the stark search for containers for their shipments
For purchases of containers they are mainly turning to China




27/05/2022The Higher Council of Public Works has approved the project of the new Genoa foranea dam
Giovannini : The efforts made in the past few months to start the National Plan of Retake and Resilience are bearing the desired fruits




27/05/2022An EU ban on the import of Russian oil and gas to third countries could have a decisive impact on Western shipowners
The ICS underlines it. As cross-trader John Lyras (Paralos Maritime Corporation)-European shipowners, and Greek ones in particular, are more exposed to these exchanges




27/05/2022The port of Ravenna is participating in the project that won the 2022 IAPH Sustainability Awards
The aim is to create a platform for the management of drones to improve safety in port areas




27/05/2022Accident at work in the port of Gioia Tauro
A worker who fell from a height of three metres was taken to the emergency room and then discharged




27/05/2022Under investigation, the president of Number 1 leaves the post of Vice-President of Assologistics
Filt-Cgil and Fit-Cisl, the solution to avoid the recurrence of these episodes in the area of logistics is the re-internalization of the work and thus the elimination of the procurement




27/05/2022In April the port of Algeciras handled 385mila containers (-5.2%)
In the first four months of this year, it was more than 1.5 million (-0.3%)




27/05/2022The Russian navalmechanics industry tries to take the path of autarchy
United Shipbuilding Corporation enters the segment of container carriers




26/05/2022Scinicariello Ship Management gives up its shares in Italian Maritime Academy Technologies
Erminia Della Monica has become sole shareholder and sole administrator of the company




26/05/2022The assembly of the National Federation Spedictionary Customs will be held on Saturday and Saturday in Rome
Formative event in collaboration with ASSDOR




26/05/2022Initiative for the decarbonisation of containerized maritime transport in Asia
It is promoted by the Lloyd's Register and by 11 partners




26/05/2022New logistics center of Kuehne + Nagel in Mantua
From 2024 it will distribute Adidas products in 19 nations in southern and eastern Europe




25/05/2022Service to passengers in the port of Livorno, the AdSP tries to put an end to the conflicts
A deliberation which provides for the start of a negotiation process is presented




25/05/2022Carnival in talks to cede Seabourn to Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF
The company has six luxury cruise ships and a further unit under construction




25/05/2022Agreement between the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea and Railways Emilia Romagna
Additional step of the port institution to become manager of its own railway infrastructure




25/05/2022Jensen (Danica Crewing Specialists) : The shortage of crews is causing a rise in seafarers ' wages
"Unprecedented recruitment and arming crisis."




25/05/2022Confitweapon-TIM agreement for the adoption of digital technology solutions aimed at shipping
Collaboration on topics related to the development and implementation of Iot, Cloud, and 5G technologies and cyber and crypto solutions




25/05/2022New containerized service in the Black Sea between the ports of Poti and Costanza
The line has been activated as part of the Transcaspic international corridor




25/05/2022Agreement for the management of the Intermodal Pole of the Interport of Catania
The activity entrusted to the Terminali Italia of the FSI Group




25/05/2022On June 8 in Trieste, a conference will be held in the title "Green and Smart Ports in the Adriatic-Ionian region"
The event will be held both in the presence and on-line




24/05/2022Trade unions have called for a two-hour strike in all ports on Wednesday, a day after a fatal accident in Porto Marghera
Assoports has reiterated a commitment to do as much as possible to avert incidents that could lead to tragic consequences




24/05/2022In 2021, shipments handled by combined transport services in Europe increased by 8.1% percent
The average distance travelled on rail (895 kilometers) unchanged




24/05/2022ESPO and Interferry present a joint proposal for the reduction of ship emissions in ports focused on OPS systems
The two associations highlight the need to install them initially in ports with the most intense ferries, but are measured by a minimum number of airports for port terminals rather than by port




24/05/2022MPA has approved the acquisition of Keppel Smit Towage by Mediterranean Towers
The deal will be completed by the end of June




24/05/2022A port worker at the container terminal in Porto Marghera has died
He went into a coma after a fall, passed away at the hospital




24/05/2022Euroseas forecasts that the market for container rental will continue to be supported in the short to medium term
On the aftermath weigh the unknowns of the impact of the war in Ukraine, inflation, the emission standards of ships and deliveries of new container vessels




23/05/2022Chinese companies involved in Arctic LNG 2 could withdraw from the Russian gas extraction project
Novatek confirms the considerable difficulties caused by the sanctions




23/05/2022Federlogistica calls for emergency measures to counter cyber attacks
Blackbird: a mortal blow to the economy is possible




23/05/2022In the first trimester of this year the traffic in the ports of Montenegro has grown of +111.0%
Goods at the landing increase of +299.6%




23/05/2022Mandatory the adoption of a one-stop shop for the exchange of data in ports around the world
They impose amendments to the FAL Convention adopted by the Committee on the Facilitation of the IMO




23/05/2022The EMSA has published a guide on the safety of the transport of vehicles powered by alternative fuels on board ships
The document will be updated as early as 2023




23/05/2022The WTO reports a slowdown in world trade that could intensify if the conflict in Ukraine and lockdowns in China continue
Among the component indicators of the Goods Trade Barometer, that of containerized maritime transport is the only one significantly lower than the reference value




23/05/2022Today in Venice the assembly of the 75 years of Fedespedi
Member companies generate more than 15 billion in turnover




23/05/2022In the first trimester of this year the traffic in the Swiss ports on the Rhine decreased by -7.8%
The containers have been pairs to 37 thousand teu (+31.1%)




23/05/2022The parliament of Ukraine confirms travel restrictions for domestic seafarers
Rejected a petition that had collected 25,058 adhesions




20/05/2022Grimaldi: the decarbonization of shipping is a revolution like the transition from sailing to engine
We must build - he explained - new ships that will use new engines with new fuels




20/05/2022The General Court of the EU dismissed Tirrenia's appeals against the European Commission
The request to recover the aid has been confirmed




20/05/2022In April the traffic of the goods in the port of Barcelona has increased of +2.1%
Goods in containers up by +0.7%




20/05/2022Andrea Giachero is the new president of Spediporto
He is CEO of Priano Marchelli




20/05/2022The fundraising promoted by the Federation of the Sea to help the victims of the conflict in Ukraine has ended
They are intended for the Italian Red Cross and a paediatric hub on the border between Ukraine and Romania




20/05/2022In the two-month period March-April the traffic of goods in the ports of Russia decreased by -6%
The decline was contained by the growth in trade in cereals, crude oil and natural gas




20/05/2022On Monday the public assembly of Fedespedi will be held
Appointment in presence in Venice and streaming on YouTube




20/05/2022The decline in containers in the port of Valencia continues
In April in this sector were enlivened 452.582 teu (- 3.0%)




19/05/2022The AdSP of the Strait will build a new maritime station in Villa San Giovanni
Agreement for the redevelopment of the railway station




19/05/2022Young Tae Kim confirmed as Secretary General of the ITF
The second five-year term will begin on August 21




19/05/2022Agreed on the new level of the minimum wage for qualified seafarers
Next January it will rise to 658 dollars, then to 666 dollars from January 1, 2024 and to 673 dollars from January 1, 2025




19/05/2022Significant increase in mpc container ships' quarterly financial performance
In the first three months of this year revenues have increased by +160.5%




19/05/2022In the Adriatic, a tugboat sank. Five missing
Saved the commander of the unit. The towed pontoon is located adrift with 11 people on board




19/05/2022Snam buys a Golar LNG LNG carrier that will be converted into FSRU and used in Sardinia
It will have storage capacity of up to 140,000 cubic meters




19/05/2022Russian Railways would like to revoke the priority given so far to containerised cargo
Domestic logistics companies are opposed to the downgrade




18/05/2022First International Day for Women at Sea
Tomorrow and Friday the European Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries will be in Ravenna




18/05/2022Seaspan Corporation orders four new 7,700 teu container ships
They will be taken over in the second half of 2024




18/05/2022In the first three months of this year the traffic in the port of Hamburg is decreased of -2.8%
Containers have been pairs to 2,2 million teu (+1.8%)




18/05/2022Published the call for tenders for the construction of the new passenger terminal of the port of Bari
Contract worth 9.4 million euros




18/05/2022Friday in La Spezia the first national conference of the RLSS site
Minister Orlando is expected to speak




18/05/2022In the first three months of 2022, ZIM again broke the financial records set in the previous quarter
New maximum also in the volume of containerized cargo transported in the first part of the year




18/05/2022A library dedicated to shipping has been opened in Livorno
It is located at the livorno port center




18/05/2022In March the volumes of goods enlivened by the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado have increased of +11.9% and +45.4%
In the first quarter of 2022 the increases were +8.9% and +29.0%




18/05/2022FERCAM closed 2021 with record turnover
The increase (+56%) in turnover in the Air & Ocean segment was particularly positive




18/05/2022Further step of the CMA CGM in the field of air cargo transport through an agreement with Air France-KLM
Joint management of a fleet of ten aircraft to which another 12 will be added. The shipowning group will acquire up to 9% of the airline's capital




18/05/2022Last month the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles is decreased of the -6,3%
In the first quarter of 2022 recorded a slight increase of +0.8%




17/05/2022Tomorrow the celebration of international women's day in the maritime sector
This year the first edition




17/05/2022The ok to the localized variant will allow the port of Monfalcone to have a new Master Plan
Next month the President of the Region will appoint a commissioner and set up an office for the excavation of the seabed of the airport




17/05/2022Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention adopted to improve the conditions of seafarers
They are based on the lessons learned during the Covid-19 pandemic




17/05/2022To achieve zero emissions, shipping will have to consume the equivalent of the entire current global demand for renewable energy
Study commissioned by the International Chamber of Shipping




17/05/2022The Italian Maritime Administration has passed the IMO audit
Certified the quality of the national maritime transport system




17/05/2022Construction work on an LPD amphibious unit has started in Fincantieri's Palermo shipyard
It was commissioned by the Qatari Ministry of Defense




17/05/2022In April the traffic of goods in Chinese seaports decreased by -2.8%
International goods alone fell by -2.0%




17/05/2022Neumeier (Logivest): German ports are wrong to cede areas for the construction of residential centers
The company urges the development of logistics areas within the port ports, also using disused areas and buildings




17/05/2022Euroseas orders Hyundai Mipo Dockyard two 2,800 teu container ships
Contract worth about 86 million dollars




17/05/2022The reconstruction of the river port of Novi Sad has been inaugurated
A terminal for the handling of containers and cereals will be built




17/05/2022Record quarterly revenues for Danaos Corporation
New historical peak also of operating profit




16/05/2022Established in Cagliari the agency for the administration of work in port
The K.A.L.Por.T. Srl will have a duration of 36 months




16/05/2022The port of Long Beach sets a new container traffic record for the month of April
In the first quarter of 2022 the traffic has been of 3,28 million teu (+5.1%)




16/05/2022Grimaldi inaugurates the new ro-pax service Porto Torres-Savona
The line has a three-weekly and weekly frequency during the high season




16/05/2022Fincantieri's new board of directors has been appointed
Claudio Graziano holds the position of president




16/05/2022In the first three months of 2022 the traffic in the port of Koper has grown of +13.2%
Containerized cargo down by -3.4%




16/05/2022Civolani (TEA): today Italian transport companies are left alone, in disarray, without a clear law
The association has expressed its willingness to take charge of developing an organic proposal




16/05/2022Spediporto presses for the creation of the Green Logistic Valley, the ZLS close to the port of Genoa
Pitto: It is unthinkable that the governance of a central system like the Port Community System is not in the hands of the port community




16/05/2022Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong was stable in April
In the first quarter of this year recorded a decrease of -7.3%




13/05/2022Ninth drop in monthly container traffic in the port of Singapore
In the first quarter of 2022 the Asian airport has enlivened 12,1 million teu (- 2.3%)




13/05/2022Decline in container traffic in the port of Bremen in the first quarter of this year
Growth of bulk and conventional goods




13/05/2022With an unprecedented agreement, the Port System Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea opens its doors to DP World
With the Dubai group, the Genoese body will collaborate in the development of the transport, logistics and industrial chain of its port system




13/05/2022Assoporti, well the final approval of the Salvamare Law
Agreement with ANPAR to promote the use of recycled materials in construction activities in ports




13/05/2022In the first trimester of this year the traffic in the port of Ravenna has grown of +15.5%
So far, the impact of the conflict in Ukraine on the volumes handled by the Italian airport has been slight




13/05/2022Assologistica, the Senate's approval of the pallet rule is a historic decision
The association hopes for a rapid conversion into law by the Chamber




13/05/2022HMM closes another quarter with record financial results
Recorded an increase of +115.8% in the value of freight




13/05/2022Another quarter with record financial performance for Yang Ming
Keelung's company will buy more containers




12/05/2022Russia's FESCO has inaugurated a China-Europe rail service through Kazakhstan
Transit time Nanjing-Hamburg of 25 days




12/05/2022In the first three months of 2022 the traffic of the goods in the Croatian ports has increased of +3.7%
Passengers increased by +23.7%




12/05/2022HHLA recorded an increase of +3.7% in the traffic of the containers enlivened by the terminals
Revenues up by +10.7%




12/05/2022In the first trimester of this year the traffic of the goods in the port of Palermo has grown of +3.0%
The increase in volumes in the other airports of western Sicily is more accentuated




12/05/2022Fincantieri has delivered the Viking Mars cruise ship to Viking
It is the eighth unit of the class




12/05/2022Cruise traffic in the terminals of the Turkish GPH is recovering
Data still very far from those pre-pandemic




12/05/2022Tomorrow in Genoa the 53rd edition of the San Giorgio Prize
The Targa San Giorgio will go to Guido Barbazza




12/05/2022Seaspan's quarterly results are growing
In the first three months of this year the revenues deriving from the rental of container ships have increased by +16%




12/05/2022In the first three months of 2022, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues doubled
Habben Jansen: The peak of the market has already been overcome




11/05/2022The top management of the National Association of Port Companies has been renewed
Luca Grilli confirmed as president. The director is Enzo Raugei




11/05/2022Alberto Dellepiane is the new president of Assorimorchiatori
He takes over from Luca Vitiello who led the association for two terms




11/05/2022FEPORT, the installation, management and maintenance of cold ironing systems must be borne by public bodies
For the federation, terminal operators will be able to offer them on a voluntary basis where there is a return on investment




11/05/2022Marevivo and the Federation of the Sea, the approval of the Salvamare Law is a historic victory
It will allow fishermen to bring plastic recovered with nets ashore instead of dumping it into the sea




11/05/2022Nautilus International criticizes the Swiss government for removing the flag requirement from the proposed tonnage tax law
The attempt to deregulate the Swiss flag was denounced




11/05/2022The "Trieste & Monfalcone Blue Agreement" has become operational
The agreement was signed today by Costa Cruises, MSC, DFDS and Ulusoy




11/05/2022The unions are calling on the ILO for urgent action on behalf of the 800 seafarers laid off by P&O Ferries
He accuses the government in London of having also violated international treaties




11/05/2022The London government's bill to ensure ferry seafarers the minimum wage is perplexing and does not please ports at all
For the British Ports Association and Nautilus International (which presented a Fair Ferries Strategy), among the stumbling blocks is that of compliance with obligations under international maritime law




11/05/2022Assarmatori, well the amendments of the European Parliamentary Commission TRAN to safeguard maritime services for territorial continuity and motorways of the sea
For the Italian association, the inclusion of maritime transport in the ETS should only cover intra-EU travel




11/05/2022Container traffic handled in the first quarter of 2022 from Eurokai terminals was stable
The German terminals of Eurogate have enlivened almost two million teu (- 5.0%) and the Italian ones of Contship Italia 429 thousand teu (+0.6%)




10/05/2022Awarded the electrification of the docks of the passenger port of Genoa
Executive design and works entrusted to Rti Nidec Asi




10/05/2022A new logistics hub dedicated to pharmaceuticals in the Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci
The work is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2024




10/05/2022The European Investment Fund invests in the Eurazeo Sustainable Maritime Infrastructure fund
It is managed by the private equity firm Eurazeo




10/05/2022In the first trimester the traffic of the goods in the port of Ancona has increased of +21.7%
Recovery of +24% of passengers




10/05/2022DFDS buys the German railway company primeRail
The new Rail division has been established




10/05/2022New container terminal of Hapag-Lloyd, Eurogate and Contship in the port of Damietta
It will become operational in 2024 and will be able to handle 3.3 million teu




10/05/2022TX Logistk experiments in Sweden freight trains with a length of 838 meters
The speed of the convoy was increased up to 120 km/h on a 500-kilometre route




10/05/2022The financial results of the NCLH cruise group are still in strongly negative territory
In the first three months of 2022, the group's ships accommodated less than a third of the passengers of the last corresponding pre-pandemic period




10/05/2022The port of Rotterdam expects to be able to import 4.6 million tonnes of hydrogen per year into Europe
Prerequisites are the certification of green hydrogen and the reduction of the cost gap with respect to polluting energy sources




10/05/2022New step to develop the rail connections of the port of Gioia Tauro with the markets
CORAP has transferred to the Region the ownership of the railway link that connects the Rosarno station to that of San Ferdinando




10/05/2022In April, Yang Ming's revenues grew by +69.9%
In the first quarter of this year the increase was +71.0%




10/05/2022Uiltrasporti urges the government to help railway companies cope with the expensive energy
According to the union, an extension of the toll discount would be appropriate




10/05/2022Total ship losses are decreasing, but the conflict in Ukraine poses additional challenges to the ship insurance industry
Allianz report on market outlook




09/05/2022Resumption of cruise traffic in Malta, although activity is still reduced
In the first three months of 2022 the passengers have been 25 thousand (+216.3%)




09/05/2022The Brodosplit shipyard has filed an application to initiate pre-bankruptcy proceedings
Sanctions against Russia have blocked a loan of 60 million euros




09/05/2022The AdSP of the Central Adriatic Sea in search of the new secretary general
Published the notice for the identification of suitable subjects for the assignment of the assignment




09/05/2022Global Ship Lease with the wind in its sails
The company believes that the outlook for the container rental market is very positive




09/05/2022Wan Hai Lines still records record quarterly financial performance
In the first three months of this year revenues have increased by +108.5%




09/05/2022MOL orders four more 7,000-car garage ships
They will be built by Nihon Shipyard and Shin Kurushima Dockyard




06/05/2022In April, Evergreen's revenues increased by +102.5%
In the first four months of 2022 recorded a growth of +92.9%




06/05/2022Assoporti, well the ok to the decree-law on energy policies
Timely and very important - underlined the association - the allocation of funds to ensure that the realization of essential works for the competitiveness of ports is not delayed or suspended




06/05/2022At the AdSP of the Strait the management of the Calabrian port of Saline Joniche
Mega: now we can plan the interventions necessary for its re-functionalization and relaunch




06/05/2022Laying the keel of the second of four luxury cruise ships for Explora Journeys
Construction began at Fincantieri's Castellammare di Stabia shipyard




06/05/2022Evergreen again closes a quarter with record financial performance
In the first three months of 2022 revenues increased by +89.9%




06/05/2022In April, the port of Trieste recorded a new historical record of container traffic
In the month enlivened almost 80 thousand teu




06/05/2022The US FMC instructs containerized shipping carriers to communicate further commercial and operational data to it
Under scrutiny the alliances 2M, Ocean Alliance and THE Alliance




06/05/2022In the first three months of this year the new orders to Fincantieri have increased by +51.3%
Bono: I leave a group in good health from a financial and financial point of view




05/05/2022Genoa, presented the new Autoparco for road transport
It is adjacent to the airport runway




05/05/2022In the first trimester the traffic of the goods in the port of Naples has increased of +11.6%, while in Salerno has fallen of the -12.5%
Recovery in the passenger sector




05/05/2022Textainer's financial results continue to grow significantly
In the first quarter of 2022 new revenue record




05/05/2022Ok of the EU to aid to the Italian maritime sector through the decontribution of labor costs
The amount of funds is 119 million euros




05/05/2022Formalized the assignment to Azimut Benetti of the compendium of the dry docks of the port of Livorno
Warriors: it is the piece that was missing to leave behind us definitively years of tragedies, legal disputes and operational difficulties




05/05/2022Sharp increase in Finnlines' quarterly performance
Tom Pippingsköld is the company's new president and CEO. Emanuele Grimaldi elected chairman




05/05/2022A second area for the transfer of containers from trucks is operational at the Vado container terminal
It is placed at the head of the quay




05/05/2022In the first trimester the traffic of the container in the port terminals of ICTSI has increased of +4.6%
The revenues of the Filipino group grew by +22.0%




05/05/2022The International Transport Forum excludes Russia and Belarus from its work
This was decided by the council of the intergovernmental organization




04/05/2022Traffic growth in the ports of Bari, Brindisi, Barletta, Monopoli and Manfredonia
The total volume in the first three months of this year has been of 4,6 million tons (+17%)




04/05/2022The port of Taranto has closed the first trimester with a traffic down of -21.1%
Timid hint of resumption of containers, while the other types of cargo decrease




04/05/2022The top management of Spezia & Carrara Cruise Terminal has been renewed
Andrea Bighelli is the new president




04/05/2022In the first trimester of 2022 the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia has grown of +14.3%
Recovery in the passenger sector




04/05/2022Conference in La Spezia on security in port operations
Presentation of the updated results of EBN Porti's research




04/05/2022Friday in Genoa the assembly of the European Confederation of Ship Masters
Among the associates the Italian USCLAC




04/05/2022Fedespedi, Anama and Alsea promote the digital and green transition
Two solutions proposed for aerial tracking and ecological footprint measurement




04/05/2022Inaugurated the new cruise terminal of the port of Palermo
Project carried out with an investment of 40 million euros




04/05/2022Hupac closed 2021 with a record turnover up by +12.4%
For 2022, a single-digit percentage increase in traffic and a positive economic result are expected




04/05/2022New record quarter for Maersk while the decline in containerized cargo transported by the fleet is accentuated
The Danish group has closed the first three months of this year with a net profit of 6,8 billion dollars (+150.6%)




03/05/2022The top management of SOS LOGistica has been reconfirmed
The shareholders' meeting also approved the 2021 financial statements




03/05/2022In the first three months of 2022 the containerized traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by -10.4%
Overall, the goods are piled to 17,5 million tons (- 8.7%)




03/05/2022The quarterly performance of the container charterer Triton was very positive
Sondey: We expect 2022 to be another exceptional year




03/05/2022In the first three months of this year the traffic of the goods in the port of La Spezia has decreased of -4.5%
In Carrara, an increase of +76.4%




03/05/2022All of Deustche Post DHL's businesses with the exception of e-commerce and deliveries in Germany grew in the first quarter
Revenues increased overall by +19.8%




02/05/2022The Suez Canal has set a new record for ship transits for the month of April
New historical peaks in ship tonnage and revenues generated by maritime traffic




02/05/2022Filt Cgil, the latest draft of the decree-law on transport puts competition at risk
Malorgio: presents a real assist for all those shipowners who also have logistics activities on the ground




02/05/2022Grimaldi enhances services between Italy and Greece
Third ship in the Venice-Bari-Patras service. Increased capacity on the Brindisi-Igoumenitsa route




02/05/2022At La Spezia & Carrara Cruise Terminal the management of cruise traffic in the port of Marina di Carrara
The 2021 final balance sheet of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic has been approved




02/05/2022The Port of New York marks new historical records of monthly and quarterly container traffic
In March enlivened 862 thousand teu (+9.2%) in the first three months of this year 2,4 million teu (+11.7%)




02/05/2022The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic AdSP has approved the 2021 financial statements
The year ended with a current operating surplus of €3.4 million




02/05/2022Experimentation of rail transport of cars between Spain and Austria
Initiative of ÖBB Rail Cargo, Hödlmayr Rail Logistics and Fret SNCF




02/05/2022In the first quarter the European combined transport has recorded an increase of +5.14%
Growth trend less pronounced than last year




02/05/2022Two new STS cranes in the port of Thessaloniki
New Panamax lifts will become operational in July




02/05/2022On May 23, the public assembly of Fedespedi will be held in Venice
The federation celebrates 75 years of activity




02/05/2022Sotiris Raptis is the new Secretary-General of the European Shipowners' Association
He is a lawyer with an expert in Community policy




02/05/2022On Wednesday in Rome Assiterminal will celebrate its 21st birthday
The assembly of members is also scheduled




02/05/2022Ukraine formalizes the closure of the ports of Berdyansk, Mariupol, Skadovs and Kherson
This was announced by the Ministry of Agricultural and Food Policies




02/05/2022Messina (Assarmatori): the one on the risks to competition from the Transport Decree is a captious controversy about nothingness
According to the association, the complaint is unnecessary and harmful




02/05/2022Uiltrasporti rejects the latest draft of the decree-law on transport
With the extension of the benefits provided by the international register - denounces the union - at risk of competition in logistics




02/05/2022COSCO Shipping Holdings reported record revenues for the sixth consecutive quarter
Decline in the volumes of containers transported by the fleet. The financial performance of COSCO Shipping Ports was also positive
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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