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August 2023




31/08/2023In Ravenna a conference on the development of the port and logistics
It will be held on September 11




31/08/2023The modernization of Crystal's second cruise ship has been completed in Trieste
The first was returned last month by Fincantieri




31/08/2023In the second trimester the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia is dropped of -20.7%
Increase in half-yearly volumes handled by Fiumicino and Gaeta airports




31/08/2023Concern of Assologistica for obstacles to the traffic of goods at the Alpine passes
Ruggerone: We have asked for an urgent meeting with ministers Salvini and Urso




31/08/2023Signed the contract that assigns to SCCT the second container terminal of the port of East Port Said
It will become operational in 2025 and will have a traffic capacity of two million teu




31/08/2023Tender for the design and installation of cold ironing systems in the port of Livorno
The call is worth 52.1 million euros




31/08/2023In the first three months of this year, after seven quarters of growth, freight carried by trains in Italy decreased
The rail traffic has been of 25,16 million tons (- 2.5%)




30/08/2023Privatize ports? Meloni: we don't even talk about it. The League joins
It is not, they say, "an election campaign issue"




30/08/2023Ok to the project to increase the traffic capacity of the container of Westports from 14 to 28 million teu
Eight more container terminals will be built in Port Klang Port




30/08/2023Hapag-Lloyd removed from the list of candidates to acquire HMM
The list of selected bidders should be made official in the next few hours




30/08/2023In the second trimester the revenues of the Chinese COSCO Shipping Holdings are diminished of -57,7%
In the period the fleet of portacontainer of the group has transported beyond 5,9 million teu (- 5.8%), of which 4,1 million teu on the ships of COSCO Shipping Lines (- 8.7%)




29/08/2023In the first half of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the port of Livorno is diminished of -3,2%
In Piombino an increase of +4.3% was recorded




29/08/2023Joint venture DP World-Evyap to develop port projects in Turkey
It will be 58% and 42% respectively




29/08/2023In the trimester April-june the Chinese CIMC has recorded a decrease of -38,4% of the sale of container
In the first half of 2023 the turnover generated by the marketing of the containers has decreased by -40.0%




29/08/2023In the second trimester the revenues of COSCO Shipping Ports are diminished of -3.8%
In the first half of 2023 the decline was -2.2%




29/08/2023Marcura buys ShipServ
The London-based company operates an online platform for the shipping sector




29/08/2023In the first seven months of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the Spanish ports is diminished of -4,0%
In July a decrease of -5.0% was recorded




28/08/2023In the first half of 2023 the extra-EU goods enlivened from the European ports are diminished of -6,6%
The Italian ports have totaled 97,5 million tons (- 8.0%)




28/08/2023The revenues of the Chinese logistics group Sinotrans were stable in the second quarter
The volumes of shipments handled by air are recovering




28/08/2023Last month the traffic of the goods in the Chinese marine ports has increased of +5.3%
The container has been pairs to 23,7 million teu (+1.8%)




28/08/2023In the second quarter, the strong growth of freight traffic in Albanian ports continued
The flow of passengers is also increasing




28/08/2023Declining demand for new dry cargo containers weighs on Singamas' accounts
The company's container sales more than halved in the first half




28/08/2023Record container handling in the port of Gioia Tauro
Over the weekend a total of 17,008 teu were processed on the "MSC Nicola Mastro"




28/08/2023Medlog (MSC group) will build a dry port in Egypt
An investment of 100 million dollars is planned




25/08/2023A new attempt to sell 54.77% of the Croatian shipyard Uljanik failed
The starting price of the auction was 13.82 million euros




25/08/2023South Korean maritime industry rejects the sale of HMM to Hapag-Lloyd
The fear is that together with the company will be sold vital information and know-how for the nation




24/08/2023In the first half of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the port of Marseille it is diminished of the -8%
Increase of +4% in the second quarter alone




24/08/2023The WTO warns that a sustained recovery in trade is unlikely to be in the near future
Positive impetus is provided by demand for automotive products




24/08/2023Ignazio Messina has taken delivery of the first full container of the fleet
She will be joined next month by a second sister ship




24/08/2023To July the traffic of the goods in the port of Genoa is dropped of -1.3% while to Savona-Vado it has grown of +3.7%
In the first seven months of 2023 percentage changes of -4.8% and -1.3% respectively were recorded




24/08/2023G20, cyclical decline in the value of trade in goods in the second quarter
Trade in services also slowed down sharply




24/08/2023Tarlazzi (Uilt): no to the privatization of ports, on which we are ready to fight
The state-owned area and the regulation system - he underlined - must maintain a publicistic approach




24/08/2023Tajani proposes to privatize ports? He must have sunstroke
This is stated by the Filt Cgil underlining that selling off the ports to make cash is disconcerting




24/08/2023To July the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles has accused a remarkable decrease of the -26.8%
In the first seven months of 2023 the decrease was -24.1%




23/08/2023Dachser acquires the majority of Fercam's logistics and distribution activities
The joint venture Dachser & FERCAM Italia Srl has been established, with 80% and 20% owned respectively




23/08/2023Also in the port of Hamburg the trend of decrease in freight traffic continues
In the period April-june of this year the German port of call has enlivened 30,1 million tons of cargos (- 2%)




23/08/2023A collision between two ships stopped maritime traffic in the Suez Canal for a few hours
The accident did not cause significant damage to the product tanker and LNG unit




22/08/2023MPC Container Ships performs well despite the deterioration of the container market
In the period April-june the revenues are increased of +28.1%




22/08/2023The very negative trend of traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven continued in the second quarter
Handled 14.5 million tons of cargo. To go back to a lower volume you have to go back to 2005




21/08/2023Proposals to increase rail capacity following the accident in the Gotthard Base Tunnel
The measures are suggested by Swiss and German business associations




21/08/2023CEVA Logistics acquires Indian logistics group Stellar Value Chain Solutions
The Mumbai-based company has almost eight thousand employees




21/08/2023PSA BDP has opened its own subsidiary in Romania
It is headquartered in Bucharest




21/08/2023To July the traffic of the goods in the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona has recorded decreases of -0,8% and -15,1%
In the first seven months of 2023 the decreases were respectively -3.4% and -11.1%




21/08/2023The bulk Pyxis Ocean begins navigation after the installation of two large sails
An average saving of up to 30% of fuel is expected




21/08/2023Hapag-Lloyd made a bid to acquire HMM
The South Koreans Dongwon, LX and Harim also participated in the race, while the SM gave up




21/08/2023NYK acquires 25% of the PICT car terminal at the Indonesian port of Patimban
It has an annual capacity of 220,000 vehicles, which will rise to 600,000 in 2025




21/08/2023In the first six months of the 2023 revenues of the OOIL are diminished of the -58,9%
The profit clearly is piled to 1,13 billion dollars (- 80.1%)




18/08/2023Fire near the Russian port of Novorossiysk
The flames in a container depot of Ruscon, which in recent days has inaugurated a terminal in Orlivka




18/08/2023In the trimester April-june the revenues of Global Ports Holding are increased of +17%
The crocieristico traffic in the terminals of the group has been of 3,1 million passengers (+76%)




18/08/2023AD Ports will participate in the construction of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Kuryk, on the Caspian Sea
The initiative is part of the project for the creation of a corridor for the export of Kazakh cereals through Iranian ports




18/08/2023Qatari QTerminals will acquire a majority stake in the Dutch Kramer Group
The Kramer family's activities are focused on container logistics in the Port of Rotterdam




18/08/2023Anti-drug operation in the port of Gioia Tauro
About 150 kilos of pure cocaine seized




17/08/2023For sale the entire fleet of reefer containers of the American Tiger Cool Express
These are more than 725 boxes of 53' produced by CIMC




17/08/2023Hapag-Lloyd would be interested in acquiring South Korea's HMM
The Hamburg-based company cooperates with the Asian company within the framework of THE Alliance




17/08/2023In the second trimester the traffic of the container in the terminals of DP World has grown of +0.5%
The revenues of the first semester 2023 have turned out in increase of +0.9%




17/08/2023In the period April-june the revenues of Eimskip are decreased of -26.0%
Significant reduction in operating costs




17/08/2023Ok to the establishment of the New ICOM in the spaces of the SEZ and ZFD of the Port Channel of Cagliari
The employment of at least 500 people is already expected in the first phase




16/08/2023In the period April-june the traffic of the container enlivened by HHLA is dropped of -10.3%
In the first half of 2023 the decrease was -14.6%




16/08/2023Wallenius Wilhelmsen has ordered four 9,350 ceu car carriers
The order at Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) includes options for an additional eight units




16/08/2023ZIM has closed the second trimester with a net loss of -212,7 million dollars
Revenues decreased by -61.8%. Slight increase in containerized cargoes transported by the fleet




16/08/2023In the second trimester the traffic in the port of Koper is diminished of -5,5%
Growth of containers and rolling stock. Decrease in other loads




16/08/2023Decline in DFDS' quarterly financial performance
In the period April-june revenues are decreased by -3,2%




16/08/2023Last month the traffic of the container in the port of Long Beach is diminished of the -26,4%
No improvement is expected in the near term




16/08/2023Evergreen bought 20% of the Euromax Terminal Rotterdam container terminal
Investment of 72.5 million euros




16/08/2023To July the traffic of the container in the port of Hong Kong is diminished of the -17.9%
In the first seven months of this year the decrease was -15.8%




16/08/2023In the port of La Spezia the sharp contraction of dry goods continues while liquid ones grow
In the first six months of the 2023 traffic in the port of Marina di Carrara is dropped of -11,4%




14/08/2023To July the traffic in the port of Singapore has grown of +0.2%
In the first seven months of 2023 an increase of +0.7% has been recorded




14/08/2023Private equity firm Endless bought logistics company ASCO
Headquartered in Aberdeen, it has more than 1,500 employees




14/08/2023IUMI, the maritime transport of electric vehicles presents no more risks than embarking vehicles with combustion engines
The association has highlighted that the installation of fixed fire-fighting systems is the most effective measure against flames




14/08/2023The ICTSI terminalista group records record quarterly revenues
In the second trimester of the 2023 harbour terminals they have enlivened 3,2 million teu (+8.7%)




14/08/2023In the port of Kaohsiung the seventh container terminal of the port of call was inaugurated
Made by TIPC and Evergreen, I will be able to accommodate up to four container ships of 24,000 teu at the same time




14/08/2023Last month the traffic of the goods in the port of Taranto has grown of +12.4%
In the first seven months of 2023 recorded a decrease of -5.5%




14/08/2023Further attenuation of the growth of cargo traffic in Russian ports
In July recorded an increase of +2.1% slowed down by the decrease of -1.0% of exports




11/08/2023Evergreen and Yang Ming also closed the second quarter with a marked deterioration in financial performance
The second company ended the period at a loss after 11 quarters of profits




11/08/2023Soon the conference of services for the new cruise terminal of the port of Reggio Calabria
Cost of the work about 5.5 million euros




11/08/2023Green light from the Ministry of Economy and Finance to the final text on the Ferrobonus
Rixi: Accelerates resource release for 2023-2026




11/08/2023In the second trimester the traffic of the goods in the ports of Croatia is diminished of the -13,4%
Decrease of -18.4% of landings; increase of +5.4% of cargos at boarding




11/08/2023Collision between the ferry Sherden della Tirrenia and a fishing boat
A sailor of the fishing boat is missing




11/08/2023Identified a load of 50 kilos of cocaine in the port of Livorno
It would have brought organized crime more than 35 million euros




11/08/2023The revenues of Wan Hai Lines of the second trimester are decreased of -67,4%
Recorded a net loss of -2,34 billion Taiwanese dollars




10/08/2023Di Caterina (ALIS): the MIT-MEF decree on the new Marebonus regulation is good
We are confident - he specified - that the government will find the solution for the resources still not disbursed for 2022




10/08/2023Global Ports Holding will handle cruise traffic in Caribbean Saint Lucia
Signed a concession contract for a period of 30 years




10/08/2023In the trimester April-june the traffic in the port of Ravenna is diminished of -3,6%
According to preliminary data, in July 2023 the decline was more than -12%




10/08/2023HMM closed the second trimester with revenues down by -57.7%
The containerized cargos transported from the fleet are increased of +7%




10/08/2023In the second trimester the traffic of the goods in the Montenegrin ports is dropped of -27.9%
In the first half of 2023 the decrease was -21.6%




10/08/2023Rasmussen (Bimco): The world's container fleet is heading for oversupply
This comes at a time when economic growth in many key regions is declining




10/08/2023In the period April-june the revenues of the Hapag-Lloyd are diminished of the -50.9%
Net profit in bending of -77.6%. The containerized cargos transported from the fleet are dropped of -2.0%




09/08/2023In the second trimester the traffic of the goods in the port of Venice is diminished of -3,5%
In the first six months of 2023 the decline was -4.7%




09/08/2023Second quarter very negative for freight traffic enlivened from the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Without taking into account the 2020 data characterized by the effects of the pandemic, it is necessary to go back to 2013 to find a lower volume of cargo passed in the port of call of the Ligurian capital




09/08/2023The port of Livorno loses a fish that the port of La Spezia is convinced has taken the bait to its hook
The Labronico port emphasizes that its potential remains intact despite the renunciation of MSC, shipowning cetacean that in Liguria are convinced of having definitively pulled ashore




09/08/2023Agreement between Axpo and Gas and Heat and San Giorgio del Porto for an LNG bettolina
The ship will be employed in Naples in ship-to-ship and ship-to-truck supplies




09/08/2023In July the turnover of Yang Ming is dropped of -68,8%
In the first seven months of the 2023 revenues are piled to 83,46 billion taiwanese dollars (- 67.0%)




09/08/2023MSC orders ten new 10,000 teu dual-fuel LNG container ships
MSC orders ten new 10,000 teu dual-fuel LNG container ships




08/08/2023Road transport welcomes the exemption from the payment of the contribution to ART
Morelli (ANITA): the Authority has never exercised any kind of regulation of the sector




08/08/2023In the second trimester the goods enlivened by the combined transport in Europe are dropped of -14.4%
Schultze (UIRR): measures needed to support the sector




08/08/2023In the first six months of this year the traffic in the Swiss ports on the Rhine has grown of +19.1%
The increase is entirely attributable to the increase in imports of mineral oils




08/08/2023The Panamanian Shipowners' Association has joined the ICS
The Central American organization was founded in 2020




08/08/2023In July Evergreen's revenues are decreased by -62.7%
In the first seven months of 2023 the decrease was -61.4%




08/08/2023Waiting in Genoa the first container ship from 24,000 teu to land in the port of call of the Ligurian capital
Between Friday and Saturday it will touch the PSA Genova Pra' terminal




08/08/2023Slight decline in six-monthly freight traffic in Moroccan ports
The container has been pairs to 4,8 million teu (+6.9%)




08/08/2023Mitsui & Co. sells Mitsui Rail Capital Europe to Beacon Rail
The Dutch company has a fleet of 222 electric locomotives




08/08/202392 kilos of cocaine seized in the port of Vado Ligure
A few days ago, a shipment of 62 kilos of narcotic drug was blocked




07/08/2023Explosion in the grain silos of the Turkish port of Derince
The accident resulted in the injury of 12 people




07/08/2023Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues fell slightly
The company seeks clarification from the Board of Directors of the subsidiary Eagle Bulk on the repurchase of the stake in Oaktree Capital




07/08/2023Carbox (Tarros Group) opens an office in Egypt
It is based in Alexandria, Egypt




07/08/2023Half-year turnover up +14% for Bureau Veritas Italia
New hires equal to over 10% of the workforce




07/08/2023Financing to Permare to build a shipyard in the Navicelli canal
It was provided by UniCredit with the assistance of SACE's SupportItalia Guarantee




07/08/2023Integration of the activities of ADVANT Nctm and Studio Legale Berlingieri in the field of maritime law
Strengthening mutual expertise in this area




07/08/2023Damen is ready to leave the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
The Dutch company complains of non-compliance by the public partner and the change in the legal framework brought about by a new law




07/08/2023A tugboat sank in the Suez Canal after a collision with a VLGC
One of the seven crew members died




04/08/2023Fondo Italiano d'Investimento will acquire up to 33% of RINA's share capital
It prepares a capital injection of up to 180 million euros in the form of equity




04/08/2023The Greek Antitrut approves the proposed merger by incorporation of Anek into Attica Holdings
The approval of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission is awaited




04/08/2023In the second quarter of 2023, the Suez Canal was crossed by a record number of ships
The increase in tanker transits continues to be sustained. Revenues generated by maritime traffic are also growing strongly




04/08/2023In the second trimester the revenues of the Maersk group are decreased of -40%
In the single segment of the container the decrease has been of the -51.7%. -17.2% reduction in operating costs




04/08/2023Assiterminal presents to the Regional Administrative Court its reasons against the increase in concession fees
Ferrari: parliamentary times contrast with the times, the context and the needs of terminalist companies




03/08/2023Fincantieri has delivered the new Norwegian Viva cruise ship to Norwegian Cruise Line
Agreement between the navalmeccanico group and C.A.B.I. Cattaneo




03/08/2023In the first six months of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the port of Palermo has grown of +11.2%
Increase in all cargo volumes




03/08/2023In the second trimester the revenues of Global Ship Lease are increased of +4.9%
The company owns a fleet of 68 container ships




03/08/2023Sanilog presents a multilingual video to discover the supplementary health fund
Lazzeri: about a third of our members were born outside Italy




03/08/2023Filt Cgil expresses concern about the contents of the National Plan of the Sea
Missing - explains the union - interventions to improve the quality of maritime and harbour work worries the adaptation of the legal nature of the AdSP




03/08/2023In the second quarter, China's seaports, with almost 2.8 billion tons of goods handled, set a new historical record
New peak maximum traffic of the container with 69,4 million teu (+5.4%)




03/08/2023MSC acquires a majority stake in AlisCargo Airlines
The goal is to obtain the entire share capital at the beginning of 2024




03/08/2023Falteri (Federlogistica): the digitalization of logistics is a failure
The interoperability of computer systems - he denounces - remains a utopia




03/08/2023Bridge or no bridge, the AdSP of the Strait proceeds with the strengthening to Villa San Giovanni of the port infrastructures for the ferrying
Estimated cost, 70 million euros




03/08/2023In July, exports of cereals from Ukraine fell by a third
On July 17, Russia decided not to renew the Black Sea Grain Initiative




03/08/2023Passenger arrivals in Sardinian ports and airports are growing
In the first seven months of 2023 in the harbour ports of call a rise of +7.2% on the previous year and +7.4% also on the pre-Covid year of 2019 has been recorded




02/08/2023Adopted the Port Master Plan of the port of Marina di Carrara
Summary: the current port is no longer adapted to the new needs of the territory




02/08/2023ALIS, well the revocation of the trucking strike in Sicily
Di Caterina: the approval of the new Marebonus Regulation we are sure will arrive soon




02/08/2023Augusta Due, finalized agreements with financial creditors
The new 2023-2026 plan has been approved




02/08/2023Merger of the German subsidiary of ALPI with red\line logistics service
The company name Alpi Germany GmbH will be retained




02/08/2023Meyer Werft took over the management of the Wismar shipyard
A cruise ship for Disney is being built at the plant




02/08/2023In the United Kingdom, the European regulation on port services will be repealed
Ballantyne (BPA): This is great news for the UK shipping industry and a Brexit dividend




02/08/2023Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean close a record second quarter confirming the completion of the post-Covid recovery
The increase in the number of passengers embarked on ships is also remarkable




01/08/2023Hapag-Lloyd completes the acquisition of SAAM's port terminals
The transaction was closed today




01/08/2023Triton closes the second quarter with a decrease of -8.3% of turnover
In the first half of 2023 the decrease was -6.5%




01/08/2023Orizzonte Sistemi Navali, contract for the new OPVs of the Italian Navy
Contract for the mid-life modernization of the "Horizon" class frigates




01/08/2023Rail Cargo Group optimizes its logistics services offer in Italy
Merger of the companies that manage the logistics centers in Desio and San Stino di Livenza




01/08/2023In the second trimester DHL revenues fell by -16.4%
The decrease in turnover from air and sea freight forwards was particularly substantial




01/08/2023In the second trimester the revenues of the charterer of container Textainer are diminished of -5.4%
The profit clearly is dropped of -32,6%




01/08/2023PSA Italy publishes its 2022 Sustainability Report
Last year employment grew by +2.2%




01/08/2023Guerrieri: concern about MSC's renunciation of the acquisition of Terminal Darsena Toscana
I hope - he said - that the decision represents only a pause for reflection




01/08/2023South Korea's KSOE will become the largest shareholder of compatriot STX Heavy Industries
The company manufactures marine engines and equipment for the marine industry




01/08/2023Maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait grew strongly in the second quarter
Geopolitical tensions and the Russia-Ukraine conflict do not reduce the flow of ships




01/08/2023Musumeci: Italy has its own "National Plan of the Sea"
Mattioli (Confitarma): it is an important piece along the way




01/08/2023CSM Italia-Gate (MSC group) renounces the acquisition of Terminal Darsena Toscana
Formal communication to the Italian Competition Authority




01/08/2023T. Mariotti delivered the Seabourn Pursuit to Seabourn
Ceremony of laying the keel of the first military order acquired by the Genoese company
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Rome
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The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
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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
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Singapore
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Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
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Miami
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New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
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HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
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Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
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New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
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Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
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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
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U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
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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
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Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
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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
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Munich
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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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