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October 2022




31/10/2022Baleària ordered the construction of a fast ferry at the Arman shipyard
It will have a capacity of 1,200 passengers and 400 vehicles




31/10/2022Port of Livorno, yes to the adjustment of the Agency's fees for Labor in Porto
A linear increase of + ' 8.5% on ordinary pricing and related discounted rate has been envisioned




31/10/2022Completed the summit of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Sustainable Mobility
Deputy ministers are Galeazzo Bignami and Edoardo Rixi ; Undersecretary Tullio Ferrante




31/10/2022The IBIA urges the spread of mass flow gauges at bunkerage ports
The additional charges are offset by a savings of time and cost




31/10/2022Interport of Nola, conference on ZES and logistics
It will be held on November 3




31/10/2022ONE expects to post a sharp deterioration in financial performance over the next six months
The third quarter of this year was archived with record values of revenues and net profit




31/10/2022MSC chairs in the logistics platform of Zaragoza
Acquired two areas for a total of over six hectares




31/10/2022The AdSP of the Oriental Adriatic opens a representative office in Brussels
A year follows the inauguration of a venue in Budapest




31/10/2022SunStone Maritime has taken delivery of two more cruise ships for expeditions
They have been rented to the Aurora Expeditions and Vantage Deluxe World Travel




31/10/2022In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -34.0% percent
In the first nine months of 2022, the decline was -18.8% percent




31/10/2022In October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal increased by 14.6% percent
On October 18, the historical record of daily transits with 90 ships was established




31/10/2022New historical record of quarterly revenue of the COSCO Group
In the July-September period, the volumes of cargo in containers carried by the fleet fell by -8.2% percent, marking the fifth consecutive quarterly decrease. Order 12 container ships from 24,000 teu




31/10/2022From today, the access of trucks to the port of Trieste only takes place with the Prenotice of Road Arrival
The aim is to streamline waiting times by avoiding the forming of queues and traffic jams at the gate




31/10/2022Tugboats Gathered celebrates its hundred years with an exhibition at the Galata Museum of the Sea of Genoa
A series of side initiatives are also scheduled




28/10/2022Federica Montaresi appointed Secretary General of the AdSP of the East Ligurian Sea
The Management Committee approved the forecast budget 2023




28/10/2022The West Liguria's AdSP tries to reassure the future of naval repairs in the port of Genoa
At stake are two visions, that of the port institution and the municipality, or is it a single one?




28/10/2022The growth trend of freight traffic in EU ports to 27 was in strong attenuation
In the first three months of 2022, 833.3 million tons of cargo (+ 1.2%) were handled




28/10/2022In the five-year period 2017-2021 on EU flag vessels died on average 25 people each year
The largest number of deaths (39) occurred in 2019




28/10/2022In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by 1.4% percent
In the first nine months of 2022, the increase was 10.7% percent




28/10/2022Maersk Air Cargo inaugurates its first transpacific line airliner connection
Two flights per week between South Carolina and South Korea




28/10/2022CIMC, second quarter of significant decline in container sales
The Chinese firm has specified that commercial activity is returning to normal




27/10/2022The Italian park of refrigerated trailers and semi-trailers is made up of obsolete means
OITAF presents the second White Paper of the Transport ATP in Italy




27/10/2022Prysmian Powerlink has joined the Italian Confederation Shipowners
The Company is active in the segment of the production and installation of submarine cable systems




27/10/2022Merlo (Federlogistics) : No to the participation of Chinese in the management of Italian port terminals
COSCO Shipping Ports already operates in the port of Vure Ligure




27/10/2022The port of Taranto enters the scali network of Costa Crociere
The pugliese stopover will also operate as a home port




27/10/2022New service between the ports of Genoa, Bejaia and Skikda of CNAN MED
It will have a frequency of 7-10 days




27/10/2022Grimaldi formalizes with China Merchants Industry Holdings the commits for five PCTCs
Options for five other ships of the same type, of the capacity of 9,000 ceu




27/10/2022Fincantieri, agreed on the assumption of understanding on corporate integrative
An increase of 720 euros in the result prize for the group's 8,500 employees




27/10/2022First sitting of the AdSP Sea Resource Partnership Organism of the South Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
He will have to meet four times a year




27/10/2022Catani (Assshipowners) : ETS and CII are a micidial mix for Italian shipping
ETS alone will cost the Italian fleet between 300 million and 320 million additional costs per year, it said




27/10/2022Elpi Petraki is the new president of WISTA International
He undergoes Despina Theodosiou




27/10/2022Growing rail traffic in the Interport of Bologna
Stable the road transport




27/10/2022In the third quarter, the revenues of COSCO Shipping Ports grew by 18.1%
The Chinese company is deciding whether to proceed with the acquisition of CTT's stake on the basis of the terms imposed by the German government




27/10/2022CMA CGM will increase its terminalistic capacity in the port of Yokohama
Agreement with the YKIP to transfer the assets on the Honmoku Molo from area D4 to D5 by October 2026




26/10/2022In the third quarter, revenues in the DSV logistics group increased by 22.2% percent
Decline in volumes of air shipments. Attenuation of the growth trend of shipping by sea




26/10/2022Borriello confirmed to the presidency of Fedespedi Giovani
He is president of the youth representation of the federation since 2019




26/10/2022TIL (MSC group) will expand its network of North American container terminals by realizing one in Baltimore
It will be built on the Coke Point Peninsula




26/10/2022In the third quarter, new orders at Cargotec increased by 16.4% percent
Revenue grew 26.6% percent




26/10/2022The German government prohibits COSCO Shipping Ports from acquiring 35% percent of CTT, imposing a threshold of less than 25% percent
Places a series of other constraints




26/10/2022Roberto Bunicci is the new president of Fedepilots
He undergoes Leo Morolla. Vice President has been appointed Fabio Pagano




26/10/2022Ports of Genoa and Savona-Going, approved the first phase of the CULMV and CULP's early retirement plan of workers
The ADP is financing the measure with 1.82 million euros, adding one million euros from the INPS




26/10/2022Konecranes records a quarterly record of orders for the delivery of port means
Positive the financial performance of the July-September period




26/10/2022In September, freight traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 3.0% percent
The only international traffic in all ports has fallen globally by -3.5% percent




25/10/2022Filt and Uilt, we reject all attempts at self-production in port operations
It reaffirmed the need to regulate ship-to-ship operations to protect the safety of workers




25/10/2022In the third quarter, Kuehne + Nagel's revenues increased by 13.5% percent
Decline in volumes of maritime shipments (-4.9%) and aerial (-7.0%)




25/10/2022The slowdown in UPS's revenue growth trend is continuing
In the third quarter of 2022, the company nevertheless recorded a record business volume for this time of year




25/10/2022The ICS proposes to set up a fund to incentivise the use of low-emission naval fuel
It would be financed with a mandatory contribution per tonne of CO2 emitted by ships and the resources would be used to reward ships cutting their emissions




25/10/2022In the third quarter, traffic in the container terminals of DP World increased by 1.5% percent
In the first nine months of 2022, growth + was 2.0% percent




25/10/2022It continues the sustained growth of revenues and new orders recorded by Wärstilä
Quarterly operating profit of negative sign due to costs (75 million) related to the closure of the Trieste plant




24/10/2022MSC Cruises has taken delivery of the new MSC World Europa cruise ship
Built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique, from next year it will be permanently deployed in the Mediterranean with departures from Italy. Cutting of the first sheet metal of "MSC World America"




24/10/2022Shocking report on discrimination, harassment and bullying right away from women working on ships
Sahi Gupta (WISTA India) : Women of the sea deserve a respectful and safe working environment




24/10/2022On Thursday in Genoa the main conference of "Shipping, Forwarding & Logistics meet Industry"
The event is promoted by Spediporto, Region Liguria and International Propeller Clubs Port of Genoa




24/10/2022On Wednesday in Lugano, the fifth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held
Focus on moving to Europe of the baricentre of freight traffic, with the recovery of the centrality of the Mediterranean Sea and its ports




24/10/2022The controversy over the new Ministry of the Sea is premature, says Legora De Feo, who is said to be "waiting to understand well" what specific delegations and skills will be
According to the vice president of Uniport, the creation of the dicastery "testifies to the full understanding of the importance of the national logistics and port system"




24/10/2022MSC enters the port trailer sector by buying Mediterranean tugboats, the world's third largest operator
The company, ceded by Picked Tugboats and DWS Infrastructure, has a fleet of about 170 naval vehicles and over one thousand employees




24/10/2022The first "grana" of the new government : to explain to Musumeci what skills it will have on the "Sea"
If he gets it, the second problem of Meloni's executive will be to convince Salvini to grant him




24/10/2022Global Ports Holding will manage the cruise traffic in the Caribbean island nation of Saint Lucia
Also expected is the upgrading of dedicated infrastructure




21/10/2022Russia will launch satellites to ensure the safety of navigation on the Arctic route
Trutnev : The Arctic route will have to become the second world transport corridor




21/10/2022SEA Europe, one must resolve once and for all the issue of the dumping practices of the Asian shipyards
Welcome to the vote of the EU Parliament on the FuelEU Maritime Regulation




21/10/2022Recommendations by ESPO, FEPORT and ETA to ensure that the rules on decarbonisation of shipping do not penalise the European portuality
I call on not to broaden the scope of EU ETS by bringing 5,000 to 400 the threshold of the tsl of ships




21/10/2022Quarterly traffic in slight downturn in the port of Rotterdam
In the July-September period, containerized cargoes decreased by -8.0% percent




21/10/2022CLIA Europe renews its commitment to the environment with the French ports of the Mediterranean
Signed the "Charte Croisière Durable" with the Undersecretary of State at the Sea, Hervé Berville




21/10/2022New historical record of quarterly containerized traffic in the terminals of China's CMPort
In the July-September period of 2022, 35.3 million teu (+ 1.4%) were handled




20/10/2022Transport & Environment reiterates that the Gnl is not the solution for decarbonisation of shipping
According to the organization, the policy should also take this into account when deciding on energy security




20/10/2022UNCTAD highlights the importance of the renewal of the agreement on the "grain corridor"
It has so far allowed for export through Ukrainian ports of nearly eight million tonnes of grain and food




20/10/2022Satisfaction of ESPO for the passage in the European Parliament of the dossiers on the decarbonisation of maritime transport
Concern of the association of European ports for the inclusion of binding requirements for supply in the ports of ammonia and hydrogen




20/10/2022European associations of rail freight transport call for measures to support the exceptional increase in energy costs
ERFA, UIP and UIRR : There is a real risk of a collapse of supply chains that depend on freight trains




20/10/2022Assoports explains that for the issue of ship waste a legislative change is required
The association has pointed out that the problem puts the same portuality in difficulty




20/10/2022Saipem has won a 4.5 billion contract from Qatargas
It is the most relevant offshore contract in terms of economic value in the history of the company




20/10/2022It continues the decline in container traffic in the port of Valencia
In the July-September period, 1.3 million teu (-6.7%) were handled




20/10/2022In September, container traffic in the port of Los Angeles blamed a -21.5% percent drop
In the third quarter of this year, the decline was -10.9% percent




20/10/2022In the third quarter, ABB's revenues grew 5.4% percent
Operating profit down -16.9% percent




19/10/2022Renovated the summits of Assocad
Bruno Pisano confirmed to the presidency




19/10/2022The ECSA appreciates the position of the EU Parliament on FuelEU Maritime, but reiterates the need to target the shipping of the resources generated by the Regulation and the ETS
Transport & Environment also appreciates the outcome of the passage of the text in Strasbourg, but asks for more




19/10/2022In Italy - Confitarma and Assarmatori denounce - the partial application of the rules on the delivery of waste from ships creates costs and bureaucracy
The associations emphasize that several AdSP are expressly providing for the expected exemption only from the obligations of notification and conferment but not from the payment of the fee




19/10/2022Merger of container rental companies CAI and Beacon
The new company will be born on the first of January




19/10/2022Cemre Shipyard will build two electrically powered ferries for Molslinjen
The ships will be 116.8 meters long and 18.2 meters wide




19/10/2022In the third trimester the traffic of the container in the port of Long Beach is diminished of the -0.3%
Reducing volumes leads to less congestion




18/10/2022Pisano (ASSOCAD): we customs analysts must have a broad vision on commercial and logistical logic
We can no longer limit ourselves - he explained - to the knowledge of the rules and procedures




18/10/2022Tomorrow an online workshop on the strategies of Italy and Piedmont for zero-emission road transport
It will be held on the Zoom platform




18/10/2022The EU examination on the training of seafarers in Italy is positive
Visit of EFSA representatives




18/10/2022ANCIP commemorates the death of Roberto De Tommasi
It was - recalls the association - a point of reference for the administration of personnel in the port area




18/10/2022Published the report of the Mims that illustrates the interventions for the development of the portualità
775 million euros for the electrification of the docks




18/10/2022In 2023 Global Ports Holding expects to handle 11.6 million cruise passengers
The figure would represent a growth of +26.4% on the pre-pandemic year of 2019




18/10/2022In the third trimester the traffic of the goods in the port of Barcelona has grown of +3.2%
The only item increasing compared to the pre-pandemic period is that of containerized goods




18/10/2022UniFerr asks the next government for measures to support rail services affected by rising energy costs
Brown: the expensive bills will have a ripple effect




18/10/2022Terminal Investment Limited will operate the new container terminal at the port of Walvis Bay
The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years




17/10/2022In the third trimester the traffic of the container enlivened from the terminals of the COSCO group is dropped of -1.3%
In the first nine months of 2022 enlivened 77,4 million teu (- 1.5%)




17/10/2022Port of Naples, seized a cargo of over 88 kilos of cocaine
The drug was hidden in a sea outlet of a container ship under maintenance




17/10/2022The port system of Antwerp-Zeebrugge records the fourth consecutive quarter of decline in container volumes
Total freight traffic was stable in the period July-September




17/10/2022Assarmatori, with Wednesday's vote on FuelEU Maritime it is necessary to confirm the exemptions for connections subject to public service obligations
Also confirm - underlines Messina - the liability regime for cold ironing and alternative fuels




17/10/2022Two more weeks of strike in the port of Liverpool have been proclaimed
Peel Ports reminds the Unite union that traffic volumes have been declining for months and will be even more so in the future




17/10/2022To September the traffic of the container in the port of Hong Kong is diminished of the -9,9%
In the third trimester of 2022 the decline was -8.4%




17/10/2022Published the tender for the construction of the north pier of the port of Pescara
Works for 20.4 million euros




17/10/2022The AdSP of the Strait presents the masterplan for the redevelopment of the port of Reggio Calabria
Mega: it will have to become a passenger port integrated with the city promenade




17/10/2022In the second trimester of this year the traffic of the goods in the French ports has increased of +4.3%
The figure is -8.3% lower than the corresponding period of the pre-pandemic year of 2019




17/10/2022In the year ended last September 30 the maritime traffic in the Panama Canal has grown of +3.8%
In the single trimester July-September the transits of oceanic ships are increased of +3.8%




14/10/2022Convivial evening of the Propeller Club of Genoa on the Genoese maritime professionalism
It will be held on October 26th




14/10/2022Decisive decrease in containerized traffic in the Russian port terminals of the GPI
The one through Finnish ports is growing




14/10/2022Abu Dhabi Ports has ordered 12 reach stackers from CVS Ferrari
So far, 20 vehicles have been commissioned to the Italian company




14/10/2022BIMCO calls for the inclusion of non-European recycling yards in the list of plants authorised by the EU
The association points out that European establishments cannot meet the demand for the dismantling of large ships




14/10/2022Germany, ZDS and IHK Nord are calling for €27 billion in investment to secure rail freight capacity
Request for the implementation of 45 measures




13/10/2022Wilhelmsen buys Vopak's shipping agency business
50% of Diize will also be acquired




13/10/2022Meeting on the Blue Economy between the Italian and Tunisian maritime clusters
It took place in La Goulette




13/10/2022In the third trimester the traffic of the goods in the port of Singapore is diminished of the -1,4%
In September alone, the drop was -4.1%




13/10/2022Confitarma mourns the death of Stefano Telesio
Founder of the historic Genoese shipping company Carboflotta




13/10/2022Port of Catania, the AdSP abolishes the payment of port fees on security and handling of goods borne by operators
Di Sarcina: we are putting in place every useful action to increase the competitiveness of our airports




13/10/2022Celebrated the assignment of the works for the construction of the new dam of the port of Genoa
Few new details, indeed none. Who is silent and who speaks too much




13/10/2022On Monday Grimaldi will activate a new ro-pax maritime service between the ports of Naples and Palermo
The three-weekly frequency will rise to six departures per week in the summer period




13/10/2022Sanilog has raised 50 thousand euros of funds for the Giannina Gaslini Institute
Supported the training project of young hemato-oncologists




13/10/2022In the third quarter, freight traffic in Russian ports remained stable
Only cabotage traffic is growing




12/10/2022The number of acts of piracy against ships is still falling
In the first nine months of 2022, 90 of them occurred. Growth in accidents in the third quarter alone




12/10/2022The consortium Webuild, Fincantieri, Fincosit and Sidra the construction of the New Foranea Dam of the port of Genoa
The work will start at the beginning of next year and will be completed by the end of 2026




12/10/2022Fincantieri signs a series of agreements with a selection of potential new suppliers in Greece
Agreements within the framework of the program of the Greek Minister of Defense for the construction of four corvettes




12/10/2022The components destined for the Honda plant in Atessa will be transported by rail from the port of Trieste to the Interporto d'Abruzzo
Agreement between Sangritana and Honda Industriale Italia




12/10/2022The Italian a.hartrodt bought the Genoese shipping company Fratelli Gambetta
The Gambetta family business was founded in 1965




12/10/2022Offer of the Russian TransContainer to complete the acquisition of the compatriot SASCO
The Sakhalin Shipping Company has a fleet of 13 ships




12/10/2022In August the traffic of the goods in the port of Ravenna has increased of +1.0%
In September, a decline of -4.6% is expected




12/10/2022The Dutch van den Bosch will acquire part of the assets of compatriot Gé Simons
They are focused in particular on the segment of intermodal transport with pressurized silocontainers to the Italian market




12/10/2022Generazione Mare was established, an association aimed at promoting the protection and sustainable development of the sea
It was established by a group of ten experts in the professions of the sea




11/10/2022So far, 305 ships from Ukrainian ports have passed through the "grain corridor"
Exported 6.8 million tons of food products




11/10/2022Global Shippers' Alliance manifesto on the quality of containerized shipping services
The reliability of the schedules of ship departures - emphasizes the organization - constitute the essence of this market




11/10/2022FS - Hupac agreement to develop intermodal transport
The activities will concern in particular the intermodal land services and the expansion of freight traffic to and from national and international ports




11/10/2022COSCO expects to close the first nine months of 2022 with a profit for shareholders up by +43.7%
In the third quarter alone, the increase amounted to about +6.6%




11/10/2022In the third trimester the traffic of the container enlivened by the Turkish ports to and from Italy has fallen of the -22.0%
In the period 137 thousand teu were enlivened
11/10/2022La statunitense NFI compra la connazionale MCO Transport
È una società di autotrasporti che opera principalmente servizi con i porti della costa orientale degli USA




10/10/2022Work has begun on the renovation of the Europa Terminal in the port of Antwerp
Visit of the President of the Liguria Region and the President of the Port System Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea




10/10/2022Orders to Yangzijiang Shipbuilding for the construction of 22 ships
They are related to 12 container ships of 16,000 teu and ten bulk carriers of 32 thousand-66 thousand tons




10/10/2022Atlas Ocean Voyages has taken delivery of its second expedition cruise ship
The "World Traveller" was built by the Portuguese shipyard West Sea




10/10/2022Public funds to the Finnish shipyards Meyer Turku and RMC
This is revealed by the newspaper "Helsingin Sanomat"




10/10/2022Alsea, remove the obstacles that hold back Italy's international trade
The assembly of the Lombard association of freight forwarders and hauliers




10/10/2022T&E calls on the European Parliament to improve the provisions of the proposed FuelEU Maritime Regulation
A greater incentive for the use of renewable fuels of non-biological origin was called for




10/10/2022Cyprus creates the Limited Liability Shipping Companies
A special register will be established




10/10/20225% of the capital of China's COSCO Shipping Holdings was sold free of charge to compatriot SAIC Motor
The share of China COSCO Shipping Corporation fell to 41.94%




10/10/2022Suez Canal, set the new record of ship transits for the month of September
In the third quarter of this year, the new quarterly historical record was set with 6,252 ships




07/10/2022Mitigation of OOCL's quarterly revenues
In the third quarter the volumes of containers transported by the fleet have decreased of -3.4%




07/10/2022On Monday in Milan will be held the public assembly of Alsea
We will discuss "Crisis of globalization and reshoring: the new balances of international trade"




07/10/2022Container ship on fire in the Red Sea
The 25 crew members were rescued




07/10/2022If Evergreen's revenues grew slightly in September, those of compatriots Yang Ming and WHL have taken a negative trend
Percentage changes in monthly sales of +5.5%, -15.8% and -27.7% respectively were recorded




07/10/2022Inaugurated a new automated gate at the San Giorgio Terminal of the port of Genoa
It occupies an area of about 10,000 square meters and was built with an investment of three million euros




07/10/2022Cepsa is ready to provide second-generation biofuels for ships
Successfully concluded a test on a tanker




07/10/2022Holland Shipyards will build four fully electric and autonomous ferries
They were ordered by the Swedish agency Trafikverket




07/10/2022The Grimaldi group selected for the acquisition of 67% of the Port Authority of Igoumenitsa
It submitted an offer worth €84.17 million




07/10/2022The Transport Regulatory Authority initiates the procedure for revising the rules on port concessions
Interested parties will be able to submit comments by 6 December. The proceedings will end on 29 July 2023




06/10/2022Adopted the new package of EU sanctions against Russia that aims to stop maritime exports of Russian oil
Provision is made for a ban on the supply of maritime transport to third countries and related services of crude oil or petroleum products




06/10/2022In 2023 an increase of +27% in cruise traffic in the Adriatic ports is expected
According to Risposte Turismo, ferry and hydrofoil passengers will grow by +5-10% on 2022




06/10/2022Port of Gioia Tauro, seized more than four tonnes of cocaine worth 800 million euros
Carried out 36 precautionary measures in eight regions




06/10/2022The Greek Attica obtains credit lines for 210 million euros
Agreements with three national banks




06/10/2022Fabio Maletti is the new secretary general of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Appointment approved today by the Management Committee




06/10/2022The Canadian Océan bought the Verreault shipyard
It is located on the estuary of the St. Lawrence River




06/10/2022FerMerci initiates a memorandum of understanding with UIRR
The aim is the collaboration between Italian and European sector operators in support of intermodal transport




06/10/2022From today in the port of Durazzo, the customs clearance of the goods destined for Kosovo will be carried out
"The costs for companies and consumers will be reduced by about two million euros," said Kosovar Murati




06/10/2022Suspended the state of agitation in the port of Livorno
Agreement between AdSP and trade unions that will meet again on November 8th




05/10/2022The Central Adriatic AdSP presented its first Sustainability Report
It collects what has been implemented in 2021 by combining economic, social and environmental sustainability




05/10/2022Ruggerone (Assologistica): addressing the issue of logistics costs to contain the inflationary wave
It can be done - he specified - only jointly with the entire supply chain, also integrating the client




05/10/2022Collaboration pact for the promotion and development of the Veneto Logistics System
It was signed by representatives of the ports of Venice and Chioggia, the interports and the airports of the region




05/10/2022The Cargo Integrity Group has updated its quick guide on the CTU Code
The standard is aimed at the safety of the handling and loading of containers




05/10/2022The procedure to electrify the docks of the port of La Spezia has started
In the coming days the call for tenders for the first batch of interventions for the construction of energy infrastructures




05/10/2022Port of Livorno, the first phase of the reorganization of the areas of the east bank of the Darsena Toscana has begun
The first Sustainability Report of the AdSP has been published




05/10/2022On October 26th in Lugano will be held the fifth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland"
Great space will be dedicated to the timetable of the new infrastructure planned in the south of Switzerland




05/10/2022Interporto Padova inaugurates the new terminal of 35 thousand square meters dedicated to semi-trailers
Pasqualetti: the next goal will be the total automation of handling operations




05/10/2022New rail service between the port of Genoa and Hungary of InRail
It is made on behalf of one of the world's largest producers of carbon black




05/10/2022Maersk orders HHI six 17,000 teu dual-fuel container ships
They can be powered by green methanol and will be taken over in 2025. Contract worth 1.1 billion dollars




05/10/2022An Enel tour starts from Genoa to talk about the electrification of ports and marinas
It will continue with stops on Lake Como, in Venice Certosa, Gaeta and Ancona




04/10/2022The comparison between containerised maritime carriers and the users of their services is becoming more intense in view of the decision on the possible extension of the CBER
The former sent a document to the EU Commission giving reasons for the renewal of the regulation. The latter sent a letter to Commissioner Vestager explaining that the current system only rewards maritime carriers




04/10/2022Next start of the privatization of the Greek port of Volos
Tender for the acquisition of at least 67% of the capital of the Port Authority




04/10/2022Joint transport, in the port of Genoa you need a car park in the former Ilva area in Cornigliano
To be allocated to the daily parking of 800 heavy vehicles




04/10/2022Hupac will activate a shuttle train between Italy and Poland
It will connect Gliwice and Pordenone three times a week




04/10/2022Hapag-Lloyd will buy the port terminals and logistics activities of Chile's SAAM
Agreement worth a billion dollars




04/10/2022The Finnish government bans Helsinki Shipyard from exporting a new icebreaker to Russia
The naval vehicle was ordered at the end of 2021 by the Russian Nornickel




04/10/2022The project "Women in Transport - the challenge for Italian Ports" is one year old
Giampieri (Assoporti): ports must also be a protagonist in the fight against inequalities




04/10/2022Transport & Environment, the e-fuels to power vehicles are a bluff
In 2035 - underlines the organization - they will be able to power no more than 2% of European cars. Aneris: it is essential that the use of synthetic fuels is intended only for the aviation and maritime sectors




04/10/2022In the port of Civitavecchia, 10 new silos have been inaugurated for the collection of vegetable oils
They were made by Stock Sinergy Civiterminal




03/10/2022MIMS, contributions to the purchase of new means for rail freight transport
Funds for 55 million euros of the Complementary Plan




03/10/2022Lomar Shipping bought the German Carl Büttner
Transaction worth almost 160 million dollars




03/10/2022A new radar system has been installed in the port of Barcelona to improve the safety of maritime traffic
Instant and precise monitoring of ship movements outside and inside the port




03/10/2022In Switzerland, funding for the transalpine rolling motorway rail service has been extended until 2026
RAlpin hopes that the deadline will be extended to the end of 2028




03/10/2022CDP, Intesa Sanpaolo and the EIB grant La Spezia Container Terminal a loan of 160 million euro
They will be used, among other things, to purchase 20 new lifting equipment




03/10/2022After the two-week strike in the port of Liverpool ended today, Unite threatened another
Gerrard: MDHC can afford to submit a salary offer that our associates can and will accept




03/10/2022MIMS, an additional 10 million to the Port System Authorities for the development of ports
They are in addition to the 30 million already provided for in previous measures




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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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