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July 2023




31/07/2023Agreement for the export of Ukrainian grain through Croatian river ports and Croatian seamen
Kuleba : We will work to identify the most efficient routes to these ports and to make the best of this opportunity




31/07/2023In the April-June period, the revenues of the French logistics group STEF increased by 6.4% percent
Reduction of eventful volumes in Italy




31/07/2023The DHL Group buys the Turkish express delivery company MNG Kargo
The company in Istanbul daily carries out the delivery of about 600,000 parcels




31/07/2023Three new Turkish shipyards on the European list of ship recycling plants
Italy's San Giorgio del Porto has been granted permission




31/07/2023In the April-June quarter, ONE revenue fell by -58% percent
-4% drop in containerized loads carried by the fleet




31/07/2023The Capitaneria in Porto di Livorno publishes the results of the sulphur tests contained in the fuel of the ships in port
The car carrier "Fremantle Highway," the last subsidiary, was taken to trailer after the fire raged on board




31/07/2023The drought forces to maintain the limits of fishing for the crossing of the Panama Canal
In the first quarter of 2023, shipping traffic increased by 3.4% percent




28/07/2023The downturn in the quarterly financial results of CMA CGM has been accentuated
In the April-June period, the volume of business fell by -36.9% percent. Stable the volumes of containers carried by the fleet




28/07/2023The carrier car Fremantle Highway is still in prey to the flames
Authorities confirm that it will only be able to be picked up after the fire is extinguished




28/07/2023Strong reduction in Turkish port traffic with Italy in the second quarter
The volumes of goods with Italian shelves amounted to 10.3 million tonnes (-34.8%)




28/07/2023In Singapore the first bunkerage of the first methanol container carrier
The operation took place during the inaugural voyage of the new ship of Maersk




28/07/2023Uggbe (FAI) : It's time to unlock infrastructure works for the ligure territory
In self-transport, the values of the transfer, which have been held for more than 30 years, should be adjusted, he said, referring to the issue of minimum wage




28/07/2023MIT delivers 14.7 million euros for port projects
Coverage of half of the expected investment value




27/07/2023In 2022 the Spanish group Navantia tripled the value of new orders
Stable the turnover




27/07/2023In the first half of 2023, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by 40% percent
Folgiero ; the three pillars of our business all present encouraging perspectives




27/07/2023Downturn of Finnlines ' quarterly economic results
In the April-June period, revenues fell by -13% percent




27/07/2023Investigation of the Antitrust to check whether the terminalists of the port of Naples have applied a tariff increase by violating competition rules
Introduced an "energy surcharge" dependant on freight forwarders




27/07/2023In the second quarter of this year, container traffic in South Korean ports increased by 2.8% percent
In Busan, 5.87 million teu (+ 3.5%) were handled




27/07/2023Project to carry out new aprons in the industrial port of Porto Torres
Ok of the Management Committee at the approx mega yacht in Olbia




27/07/2023Last year the revenues of the ZAI Consortium - Interporto Quadrante Europa grew by +16%
Operating profit down by -22%. Rail traffic volumes stable




26/07/2023The MedGulf/MDGX service of CMA CGM and COSCO will include stopovers in La Spezia
The first landing at the La Spezia Container Terminal will take place on August 6th




26/07/2023Port of Livorno, tender for the execution of dredging works worth 6.8 million
The removal of 195 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned




26/07/2023With the POT 2024-2026 the AdSP of the Strait begins to wonder about the impact of the bridge on the Strait
The three-year programming document was approved today by the Management Committee




26/07/2023Fire on a car carrier sailing along the Dutch coast
The ship is owned by Shoei Kisen, owner of the container ship "Ever Given" which ran aground in the Suez Canal in 2021




26/07/2023Entrusted with the maintenance work of the seabed of the port of Gioia Tauro
The program of interventions will last three years




26/07/2023Meeting of Assarmatori with a delegation of the EU Parliament on the issues of short sea shipping
Bazargan: take into account the specificities of the islands and their maritime connections




26/07/2023Medway (MSC group) increases the fleet of locomotives
15 Vectron MS locomotives ordered from Siemens Mobility




26/07/2023FHP Holding Portuale expects an increase in traffic in Carrara thanks to an agreement with Tenaris
Tubes and bars destined for the American market will be embarked




26/07/2023In the port of Taranto a worker died crushed by an ecobale
Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl and Uiltrasporti, we no longer need inconclusive tables, but actions and concrete answers




26/07/2023Konecranes' financial and commercial results in the second quarter were positive
The value of the orderbook set a new record




25/07/2023First semester in the port of Ancona, thud of goods while the recovery of passengers continues
They are enlivened 4,1 million tons of cargos (- 24%). Over 307 thousand passengers (+16%)




25/07/2023The U.S. has a fleet of product tankers ready to intervene in the event of war or national emergency
Nine of the ten ships requested have already been registered




25/07/2023La Spezia freight forwarders denounce that the road construction sites do not take into account the needs of the port
Laghezza: the idea of creating a buffer area in Santo Stefano must be strongly relaunched




25/07/2023In La Spezia renewed the voluntary agreement to reduce the environmental impact of cruise ships
It provides for the use of fuels with sulfur not exceeding 0.10% at mooring, during maneuvering and approaching the port




25/07/2023Agreement between newcleo, Fincantieri and RINA to collaborate on a feasibility study for nuclear naval propulsion
The installation of a closed mini-reactor on large ships will be planned




25/07/2023The new European FuelEU Maritime regulation has been definitively approved
It will enter into force on January 1, 2025




25/07/2023DSV reports declining quarterly performance, but expects demand to increase gradually
The logistics company has archived the period April-june with a profit clearly of almost 3,4 billion Danish crowns (- 33.4%)




25/07/2023Kuehne+Nagel, sharp decline in economic performance in the second quarter, but above pre-pandemic levels
In the period April-june of this year the net sales is decreased of -43.0%




24/07/2023New funds to improve logistics efficiency and reduce environmental impact in the port of Vado Ligure
Non-repayable loan of 9.5 million euros from the Ministry of Agriculture




24/07/2023The law firm Morri Rossetti expands its expertise to the infrastructure and transport sector
Entry as managing counsel of the lawyer Giuseppe De Carlo




24/07/2023Russia extends attacks on Ukrainian port infrastructure on the Danube
The target would have been the port of Reni, hit with the use of drones




24/07/2023From MIT over eight million euros for interventions in the port of Genoa
Financed eight projects proposed by the port authority




24/07/2023T&E, sanctions against Russia have not resulted in a reduction in fossil fuel consumption in the EU
Italy was the last European country to diversify supplies




24/07/2023MSC changes the rotation of the Levante Express line
In the Northbound report, the port of Naples will replace that of Gioia Tauro




24/07/2023To June the traffic of the goods in the port of Taranto has grown of +50.2%
In the first six months of 2023 recorded a decrease of -8.2%




24/07/2023NYK installs sails on a bulk carrier in its fleet
The VentoFoil system of the Dutch Econowind will be used




24/07/2023Kim (HMM): 99% of our ships already meet the requirements of the CII Emissions Regulation
Improvement of energy performance also obtained thanks to the reduction of the permanence in port of container ships




24/07/2023The Japanese engineering group Nabtesco buys the Greek DeepSea
The Athens-based company develops artificial intelligence systems for maritime transport




24/07/2023NI Gronda
For Minister Salvini, the Gronda di Genova project is dated




21/07/2023The Amsterdam City Council decides to move the cruise terminal out of the city
A motion opposed by the junta was accepted




21/07/2023In the first five months of the 2023 traffic in the port of Taranto is diminished of -16,8%
In the April-May two-month period, the reduction was -21.4%




21/07/2023The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense warns ships that are headed for Russian ports in the Black Sea
A warning similar to Wednesday's from Moscow




21/07/2023Five-year extension to the EIA decree for the construction of the antemurale of Porto Torres
Two years are foreseen for the realization of the work




21/07/2023The Municipality of La Spezia has activated the procedure to sell its share of CePIM - Interporto di Parma
August 14 is the deadline for submitting declarations of interest




21/07/2023Wärtsilä recorded a significant increase in orders in the second quarter
Growth of +21% of revenues of the segment of naval propulsion systems




21/07/2023Meyer Werft delivers the new luxury cruise ship Silver Nova to Silversea Cruises
First sea trials of the "Carnival Jubilee"




21/07/2023Korea Development Bank and Korea Ocean Business Corporation launch the tender to sell their shares in HMM
The unknown factor of convertible bonds remains




21/07/2023Oceanogate Italia strengthens the fleet of vehicles for railway manoeuvres
Acquired a new shunting locomotive CZ LOKO 741




21/07/2023The UN secretary-general strongly condemned the Russian attacks on port facilities in Odessa and other Ukrainian ports
Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey highlighted the possibility of maintaining the Black Sea Grain Initiative




20/07/2023In the trimester April-june the port of Algeciras has enlivened 1.613.320 container (+1.8%)
The total traffic of the goods is diminished of -1,8%




20/07/2023In the second trimester the traffic of the goods in the port of Rotterdam is dropped of -9.2%
All product sectors are suffering




20/07/2023Approved the new organic plant of the AdSP of the Central Adriatic
The staff will increase from 57 to 86 units




20/07/2023Explora Journeys (MSC) has taken delivery of its first luxury cruise ship
Fincantieri will complete three more in 2024, 2026 and 2027




20/07/2023MSC Cruises announces a -33.5% reduction in CO2 emissions between 2008 and 2022
In absolute terms, emissions increased in line with fleet growth




20/07/2023Discovered a criminal association aimed at VAT evasion for goods arriving at the port of Genoa
Two gang leaders in prison and eight people under house arrest. Preventive seizure of a logistics company




20/07/2023SM Group is poised to acquire control of HMM by investing up to $3.5 billion
Woo Oh-Hyun: We will not participate in the sale if KDB and KOBC convert their bonds into shares




20/07/2023Cargotec recorded excellent quarterly economic performance but a sharp decline in orders
In the period April-june the revenues are increased of +25.2%




20/07/2023In the second trimester the revenues of ABB are grown of +12.6%
The period has been archived with a profit clearly of 928 million (+133.8%)




19/07/2023Russia raises the threat on ships transiting the Black Sea
From tomorrow - announced the Ministry of Defense - they will be considered potential carriers of military loads




19/07/2023Fedespedi, review the Guidelines of the VAT Committee at European level to bring clarity of interpretation
Pitto: trade flows and the competitiveness of our exports and European companies are at risk




19/07/2023Darsena Europa of Livorno, the consolidation of the filling tank is underway
Guerrieri: We hope to have the pronouncement of the EIA Commission by the end of the summer




19/07/2023Awarded the works to complete the docks of the port of Milazzo
The redevelopment of the Messina exhibition center has also been assigned




19/07/2023In the second trimester the traffic of the goods in the port of Barcelona is diminished of the -8,4%
In June a decrease of -7.1% was recorded




19/07/2023Fincantieri and the trade unions have signed the renewal of the agreement on smart working
3,300 workers are affected




19/07/2023In the second trimester the traffic of the container enlivened by COSCO Shipping Ports has grown of +3.2%
In the first half of 2023 the total has been of almost 50,1 million teu (- 0.3%)




19/07/2023Metrocargo Italia signs a partnership agreement with the haulier Denegri
Sharing of offices and lifting equipment and truck services to and from Arquata Scrivia




19/07/2023Ok to the works for the cold ironing in the port of Barcelona and for the expansion of the new container terminal in Cadiz
The works will cost 94 million euros




19/07/2023Step forward for the construction of the new container terminal in the Montesyndial area in Porto Marghera
Approved the preliminary project of the first part of the intervention




18/07/2023The workers of Nuova Compagnia Lavoratori Portuali di Venezia proclaim a week of strike
The document "Guidelines for the call art. 17 l. 84/94" is not considered guarantor of the continuity and sustainability of the work of employees




18/07/2023Fincantieri, launched the bow section of a logistic support unit
Order within an Italian-French program led by OCCAR




18/07/2023Finnlines takes delivery of the first of two hybrid ro-pax ships built in China
They can carry 1,100 passengers and 5,200 linear meters of vehicles




18/07/2023Maersk opens its first warehouse in Croatia
It is located less than 20 kilometers from the port of Rijeka




18/07/2023The ITS Academy "G. Caboto" Foundation plans to strengthen the structures and the training offer
A new headquarters will be built in Gaeta




18/07/2023Panamanian Domínguez Velasco will be the next Secretary General of the IMO
Mandate conferred by the Board for the four-year period 2024-2027




18/07/2023For the first time the staff of the Port Employment Agency of Trieste is tinged with pink
Four women will be trained and initiated into port operations




18/07/2023Christened in Bremen a new container ship from 24.346 teu of MSC
An agreement has been signed on the use of shore-based electricity for the company's container ships in the ports of Hamburg and Bremerhaven




18/07/2023Cargo Compass is equipped with two new logistics platforms in Milan and Bologna
Investments also for the implementation of a program of innovation and digitalization of services




18/07/2023In the first half of the 2023 traffic in the harbour system of Antwerp-Zeebrugge is dropped of -5,5%
Decrease of -6.3% in the second quarter alone




18/07/2023T&E, after 2050 shipping will still be dependent on fossil fuels
Springer: Review the targets immediately after next year's European elections




17/07/2023In the first semester of the 2023 traffic of the container in the port of Valencia it is diminished of the -11,2%
In June the decline was -12.6%




17/07/2023From next month the AIB service of the ONE will call at the Vecon terminal in Venice
Touchdowns will be made every Tuesday




17/07/2023Porto Canale of Cagliari, inaugurated the shipbuilding center of Southern Sardinia
Deiana: we provide operators in the sector with a district of 23 hectares




17/07/2023Russia does not sign the renewal of the grain corridor agreement
Coldiretti, the failure to extend the agreement directly involves Italy where imports of wheat from Ukraine have increased by + 430%




17/07/2023In the second trimester the traffic of the container in the port of Hong Kong has accused a strong decrease of the -21.6%
In June the decrease was -23.7%




17/07/2023The port of Singapore has exceeded for the first time the threshold of ten million containers handled in a quarter
In the first six months of this year the total has been of 19.029.290 teu (+3.4%)
News from the Companies
17/07/2023Interporto Padova, punta all'automazione e alla sostenibilità ambientale anche con il fotovoltaico




14/07/2023Assoporti, well the proposal to establish a single Special Economic Zone for the entire South Italy
Giampieri: appropriate a comparison to better coordinate the need to safeguard port SEZs




14/07/2023Gasparato (UIR): the National Logistics Platform will be realized thanks to the PNRR
Faced with this challenge - it has specified - the interports intend to present themselves as a network




14/07/2023Eighty million from the EIB and CDP at the port of Civitavecchia
They will allow the extension of the breakwater, the carrying out of dredging and the strengthening of rail access as well as the start of construction of the new commercial port of Fiumicino




14/07/2023The port of Long Beach archives a bad first half
In the period April-june are enlivened two million container (- 21.0%)




13/07/2023The EU Commission has proposed further measures to make freight transport more efficient and sustainable
CLECAT, for the proposed EU CountEmissions regulation we welcome the choice to use the methodology established by the ISO 14083 standard




13/07/2023Started in the port of Civitavecchia maintenance interventions dredging
About 170,000 cubic meters of material will be removed




13/07/2023An App has been activated to identify the needs of truck drivers
It was developed by TEA in collaboration with Movyon and Bocconi University




13/07/2023Assiterminal announces battle to counter the increase in concession fees
Ferrari: among the objectives, to favor a clear scenario for companies that invest in ports




13/07/2023To April the traffic of the goods in the port of Naples has grown of +0.1%, to Salerno is dropped of -11.6%
The recovery in the passenger sector continues




13/07/2023The Grimaldi Group draws attention to the issue of competition in ports
Emanuele Grimaldi: It is not normal for an operator to be given the opportunity to have concessions that harm the activities of direct competitors




13/07/2023In June, container traffic in the port of Los Angeles fell by 5.0%
In the second trimester the decrease was -15.8%




12/07/2023Ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado, reduction of concession fees 2020-2021 for companies affected by the effects of Covid
The reduction may take place within the overall maximum limit of 1.1 million euros




12/07/2023Agreements signed to develop container rail traffic between Belarus and China
They are part of the One Belt One Road initiative




12/07/2023Meeting in Naples of the presidents of the Port System Authorities
Addressed the main critical issues of Italian ports




12/07/2023The Getting to Zero Coalition calls for the formation of public-private partnerships to manage the decarbonization of shipping
They are deemed necessary to manage risks and help achieve zero-emission technology maturity before policy measures come into force




12/07/2023ZIM believes that in the second half of 2023 the difficulties of the containerized shipping market will not abate
Annual financial performance is expected to deteriorate compared to previous estimates




12/07/2023More than €13 billion will be needed for the introduction of the DAC in the European rail freight sector
This is foreseen by associations and companies in the sector that ask for funds for investments that they cannot support




12/07/2023In the second trimester the traffic of the goods in the Russian ports is increased of +11.1%
In the first half of 2023 the increase was +10.5%




12/07/2023Marked increase in acts of piracy against ships in the second quarter
Howlett (IMB): The resurgence of reported incidents is worrying




11/07/2023Free wheels, loading and unloading of goods are not the task of the haulier
Franchini: in inviting young people to join the profession, the Register of Road Hauliers describes a surreal "white mill" world




11/07/2023Fedespedi analysis on the performance in 2022 of containerized shipping companies
Drastic change of scenario in the first three months of this year




11/07/2023In May, a new historical record for ship transits through the Suez Canal
The exceptional growth of tanker passages continues




11/07/2023The EU Parliament approved the rules on marine fuels agreed by the trilogue in March
The green light is also given to measures on alternative fuels for road transport




11/07/2023Evergreen orders the construction of 24 container ships of 16,000 teu
Sixteen ships will be built by Samsung Heavy Industries and eight by Nihon Shipyard




11/07/2023Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana will acquire 90% of the capital of Lotras
Di Patrizi (CFI): with this operation, our company consolidates its role as the first independent railway operator in Italy




11/07/2023In May, the traffic of goods in the port of Ravenna felt the effects of the flood
They are enlivened 2,4 million tons of cargos (- 13.7%)




11/07/2023SEA Europe and CESA are satisfied with the attention to technologies reserved by the renewed strategy for reducing emissions from shipping
European shipbuilding organisations are calling for it to be accompanied by financial incentives and economic support measures




11/07/2023Hupac and TPNova from Madrid will operate the intermodal terminal of La Llagosta in Barcelona
Operations will begin in the second quarter of 2025




10/07/2023Brussels approves the joint venture between Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
It will build and operate a new container terminal in the Egyptian port of Sokhna




10/07/2023Anek Lines also rejected the new takeover bid submitted by Iliopoulos
The verdict on the merger with Attica is expected tomorrow




10/07/2023Tomorrow there will be a conference on the decarbonisation of the maritime sector
The event at ENI's Rome headquarters and in live streaming




10/07/2023To June the revenues of Yang Ming and WHL are decreased of -67,9% and -67,7%
In the second quarter of 2023 the declines were -68.0% and -67.4%




10/07/2023Cambiaso Risso forms a joint venture with the German insurance broker Leonhardt & Blumberg
The Italian company further expands its presence in the German market




10/07/2023Belships sells its technical and crew management company to V.Group
The transaction took place on June 30




10/07/2023There would be no obstacles to the delivery of Explora Journeys' first cruise ship
The stone wool panels would have successfully passed the tests for safety certification




10/07/2023In the second trimester the maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore is increased of +10.5%
In the first half of 2023 the growth was +8.0%




10/07/2023For environmental organizations, the IMO's new strategy for decarbonizing shipping has failed
What has been agreed is well below what is needed to ensure global warming is kept below 1.5ºC




07/07/2023WSC and IBIA highlight that there is still much to be done to pave the way for the decarbonization of shipping
Butler: The next two years will be crucial




07/07/2023In June Evergreen's monthly revenues decreased by -63.3%
In the second trimester of 2023 the decline was -61.5%




07/07/2023Bennett (ICS): The IMO's 2040 greenhouse gas reduction target for ships is extremely ambitious
It can only be achieved if the IMO quickly accepts a global tax on GHG emissions from ships in support of a "financing and reward" mechanism, as proposed by the sector




07/07/2023Marina resort, the Revenue Agency has affirmed the applicability of VAT at 10% also for additional services
Serra (Assonat): recognition of the sector as strategic in the national economy




07/07/2023The IMO agrees to a less ambitious revision of the strategy on reducing greenhouse gases from ships than that called for by environmental organisations
Zero emissions are expected by 2050 compared to 2008 levels, with reduction milestones of at least 20% and up to 30% by 2030 and at least 70% with a target of 80% by 2040




07/07/2023Ponant plans to equip itself with a zero-emission cruise ship by 2030
Energy will be supplied by wind, sun and fuel cells




07/07/2023New agreement between Switzerland and Italy to strengthen cross-border rail transport
Bilateral cooperation in the expansion of railway infrastructure is planned by 2035




06/07/2023ESPO, cold ironing requires investments that port authorities can only address if supported with public funding
For the managing body the return on investment that is limited and diluted over time




06/07/2023More pragmatic and consistent guidelines on VAT exemption on the transport of goods exported from the EU are called for
Joint declaration of the European associations of the maritime-port, air and logistics sector




06/07/2023In Grimaldi Euromed the maritime service of territorial continuity between Civitavecchia, Arbatax and Cagliari
The allotment amount is EUR 26.9 million




06/07/2023Mercitalia S&T has acquired a business unit of Terni di Autamarocchi
There will be five weekly movements of the Parma-Giovinazzo freight train built by Ferrotramviaria




06/07/2023In Port Newark, two firefighters who intervened in a fire on the Greater Ivory Coast died
The flames enveloped several cars on board the Grimaldi con-ro




06/07/2023Pietro Vavassori is the new president of Alsea
He will be joined by Vice Presidents Betty Schiavoni and Mario Zini




06/07/2023Experienced autonomous navigation over long distances with a container ship from 15,000 teu
Test carried out by Samsung Heavy Industries on the route between the ports of Geoje and Kaohsiung




05/07/2023Mission in the Persian Gulf of Turkey to search for the new manager of the port of Izmir
It is currently operated by the Turkish railway company TCDD




05/07/2023PSA will acquire 22% of the capital of the new three-modal terminal Duisburg Gateway Terminal
DGT will become operational in the first quarter of 2024




05/07/2023In the second trimester the revenues of the OOCL are decreased of -62.6%
The containerized cargos transported from the fleet are increased of +1.3%




05/07/2023Ignazio Messina & C. acquires Terminal San Giorgio from the Gavio group
The transfer of ownership will not affect current employment levels




05/07/2023For China, the shipping decarbonization targets advocated by developed countries would be too ambitious
According to Beijing, they would represent an obstacle to the recovery of the world economy




04/07/2023PD and Uiltrasporti criticize the suggestions of the AGCM to the government regarding self-handling in ports
Tarlazzi and Odone: the intervention requested by the Antitrust Authority is extremely serious




04/07/2023The European rail sector subscribes to the Berne Declaration and undertakes to increase the modal share of rail
Among the objectives, the increase and improvement of services and the development of digital technologies




04/07/2023D'Alessio (Filt Cgil): instead of dealing with the current rule on self-handling, other issues of ports should be addressed
It is wrong - he underlines - to work for the deregulation of the market




04/07/2023The decline in the financial performance of the COSCO Group continued in the second quarter
Profit warning of Singamas




04/07/2023Free course to become a port and logistics terminal operator
It is organized by the National School of Transport and Logistics




03/07/2023Guterres and Lim urge MEPC 80 participants not to leave London without agreeing on the new strategy to reduce GHG emissions from ships
Highlighted the importance of the session




03/07/2023Interporto Padova celebrated its 50th anniversary
Photovoltaic energy storage system to power the electric cranes of the intermodal terminal




03/07/2023Legora de Feo lists the issues to be addressed during his tenure at the helm of Uniport
Reiterated the negative judgment on the Regulation for the granting of concessions




03/07/2023Assigned the construction works of the new ro-ro terminal of the Port Channel of Cagliari
They will be carried out by RTI consisting of RCM Costruzioni, Fincosit, Società Italiana Dragaggi and Impresa Pellegrini




03/07/2023The U.S. Court of Appeals upholds Stolt-Nielsen and Deltech's responsibility for the fire aboard the MSC Flaminia
It was caused by the explosion of divinylbenzene contained in three containers




03/07/2023The Greek shipowner Iliopoulos relaunches its bid for the acquisition of Anek Lines
Offered 83 million euros for the repayment of creditors




03/07/2023AD Ports has completed the acquisition of the Spanish port group Noatum
In the last 12 months, the turnover of the Iberian group amounted to 1.6 billion euros
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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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