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October 2023




31/10/2023The Management Committee of the AdSP Ligure Eastern has approved the forecast budget 2024
Ok also to the three-year plan of the works and to the three-year plan of services and supplies




31/10/2023Ok of the AdSP Management Committee of the Southern Tirreno and Ionio at the forecast budget and the POT 2024-2026
Alessandro Guerri designated Acting General Secretary




31/10/2023FEPORT believes that the abolition of the CBER will result in a legal vacuum that will leave free field to large shipowner alliances
The smaller carriers could be discouraged from operating in European markets due to the additional administrative burden. Call on the EU Commission to establish clear limits on the behaviour of major alliances




31/10/2023Renewal of the social charges of the Union Utents and Operators of the Port of Ravenna
New president is Luca Minardi




31/10/2023Approved the prediction budget of the AdSP of the Northern Tirreno North
The POT 2024-2026 expects expenditure of 460 million euros




31/10/2023Wärtsilä records a sensitive growth of orders in the naval segment
In the third quarter of this year, the company's net turnover grew by 1% percent




31/10/2023ITF and JNG, Ukrainian seafarers will be able to ask for repatriation if their ship is directed towards Russian waters or ports
Provided for the reemployment of the worker or the payment of compensation




31/10/2023In the July-September quarter, ONE revenue fell by -62.1% percent
Net profit was 187 million (-96.6%)




31/10/2023Germany's Meyer will acquire 50% percent of the ship design company C-Job Naval Architects
The Dutch company was founded in 2007




31/10/2023The COSCO Group's quarterly financial performance is still in sharp decline
Stable the volumes of containers carried by the fleet in the July-September period




31/10/2023The AGCM authorizes the Italian Investment Fund to acquire up to 33% percent of RINA
"The concentration does not appear to be suitable to significantly impede competition," the Antitrust watchman said




30/10/2023Hapag-Lloyd includes the port of Alexandria in Egypt in the rotation of the Adriatic Sea Express
The African approx will be scaled up from next month




30/10/2023Brothers Cosulich acquires a stake in the Ciscato & Company
The vicentine company was founded in 1986




30/10/2023Freight traffic rises in the port of Taranto in the third quarter
In the July-September period, four million tons of cargo (+ 17.5%) were handled




30/10/2023CIMC, the production of new containers has hit the lowest since 2009
In the July-September period, the Chinese company made its 242mila (-34%)




30/10/2023In the third quarter export and import of Italy with extra-EU countries, they scored -1.4% percent and -31.3% percent
In September 2023 the trade balance is positive and +2.780 million




30/10/2023The containerized maritime carrier ONE communicates the planned entity of the ETS surcharge
They will be applied from the beginning of 2024 to coincide with the inclusion of shipping in the EU ETS




30/10/2023Mattioli (Confitarma) : Without a corrective to the inclusion of shipping in the ETS, the EU is likely to contradict itself by engaging in a damaging modal back shift
The policy of doing so should not just be the policy of making laws but the politics of doing things, " he said. Salvini envisages the commissioning of all the AdSP, disposition that according to Uilt and Filt will throw the sector into chaos




27/10/2023Fincantieri-Leonardo agreement to cooperate in the underwater sector
Among the objectives, also the protection of strategic submarine networks




27/10/2023AdSP of the Sardinia Sea, approved the forecast budget 2024
The three-year programme includes 2024-2026 million euros of works for works of more than 460 million euros




27/10/2023Ports of the Central Adriatic, PNRR funding for the development of agri-food logistics
Allocated by the Ministry of Agriculture funds for 9.2 million euros




27/10/2023Filt Cgil, the government cancels the draft of the article that penalises seafaring workers
It would penalise a world of work that was already badly damaged, " the union said




27/10/2023In the July-September period, the traffic of goods in Albanian ports increased by 88.1% percent
Passenger in growth of 19.7% percent




27/10/2023Spain's Rafael Fernandez will be the new president of the ISSA
The first January will take place in Saeed Al Malik




27/10/2023EU Regulation includes Tanger Med and Port Said in the list of ports of transhipment of neighboring containers
It was published today in the "Official Gazette of the European Union"




27/10/2023At the beginning of 2024, ONE will inaugurate a new India / Pakistan-Middle East-Mediterranean service
In Italy he will approve in Genoa




27/10/2023A Uniport delegation met with the Minister for Civil Protection and the Policies of the Sea
The association reiterated doubts about the possibility of transforming the Port System Authority into a company for shares




27/10/2023Kuehne + Nagel has opened a new branch in Turin
Focus on transport services by land




27/10/2023China's Sinotrans-led expeditions are growing
The increase in volumes transported by rail was particularly accentuated




26/10/2023AdSP of the Straits, approved the forecast budget 2024
It also agreed to the three-year programme of works 2024/2026 and biennial services and purchases 2024/2025




26/10/2023Started the comparison for the renewal of the Ccnl of the shipowner industry
The contract covers over 70mila workers




26/10/2023In the third quarter UPS revenues fell by -12.8% percent
Net profit was 1.13 billion (-56.4%)




26/10/2023New historical record of international goods handled by Chinese seaports
In the July-September period of this year they amounted to 1.16 billion tonnes (+ 12.8%)




26/10/2023The port of Venice has been equipped with a work simulator in confined spaces
It was installed in Porto Marghera




26/10/2023Royal Caribbean records record quarterly financial and operational performance
Liberty : Further acceleration of demand and bookings are expected to be at levels never reached previously




26/10/2023The secretary-general of the AdSP of the South Tyrrhenes and Ionian has resigned
The institution maintains that the remission of the assignment is not related to the decision of the Anticorruption on the revocation of the assignment to the Rpct manager




26/10/2023317 million race to implement the reorganization of the areas and activities of the ports of Augusta and Catania
A new maritime station will be carried out in the port etneo




26/10/2023Baker Hughes presents a plan of investments in the Calabrian ports of Corigliano and Vibo Valentia
The total estimated investment for the two projects is around 60 million euros




26/10/2023Cargotec is experiencing a decline in quarterly revenue growth and a decline in orders
In the July-September period, the value of the new committes decreased by -20.3% percent




26/10/2023Land, vegetation and special waste used for the construction of the dam of the port of Moltoast
Enrolled in the survey register nine people and two companies




26/10/2023In the third quarter, container traffic in South Korean ports grew by 5.5% percent
The overall volume of goods decreased by -3.9% percent




25/10/2023In 2022 the turnover of the main Italian container terminals grew by 19.8% percent
This in the face of a 2.7% per cent increase in the volumes of cargoes handled




25/10/2023HGK Shipping buys the tanker container fleet of the Köppen
The transaction, which includes a thousand containers, also includes intermodal services




25/10/2023In the third quarter the port of Algeciras has handled 1.2 million containers (-1.7%)
Stable the share of transshipped containers




25/10/2023Contraction of intermodal traffic at the Interport of Bologna
In the July-September period, a drop of -12.9% percent of trucks and -38.2% percent of trains




25/10/2023In the July-September period, Konecranes ' revenues grew by 13.6% percent
In the port segment, the increase in revenue was 37.1% percent




25/10/2023Negative the quarterly financial performance of Kuehne + Nagel
In the July-September period, net revenue fell by -45.5% percent




24/10/2023The MSC Group will build and operate the new cruise terminal at the Port of Messina
The concession will have a duration of 21 years




24/10/2023In the third quarter, the port of Antwerp-Bruges experienced a -7% drop in the volume of goods handled
Vandermeiren: Indicators do not yet show any improvement for the foreseeable future




24/10/2023In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -13.1%
In September, a decrease of -5.1%




24/10/2023In the third quarter, container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by -7.7%
In September, it marked an increase of +5.4%




24/10/2023The Council of the EU endorses the revision of the EU's Maritime Security Strategy
In three years' time, the results will be evaluated




24/10/2023A joint venture between DSV and NEOM involving an investment of ten billion dollars
It will provide logistics services to the creation of a smart city in the northeast of Saudi Arabia




24/10/2023A ship sinks in the North Sea. Many are missing
The general freighter "Verity" sank after a collision with the bulk carrier "Polesie"




24/10/2023Turkey's Arkas Logistics has acquired 80% of India's Fretlog
The Mumbai-based company provides end-to-end logistics services




24/10/2023CBRE is looking for the manager of the new intermodal hub for cold logistics in Trieste
It will become operational by the end of next year




24/10/2023MSC has published the offer to buy HHLA's shares
The acceptance period will end at midnight on November 20th




23/10/2023In Barcelona, the expansion of the airport clashes with the development of the port
The president of the Port Authority denounces that the federation of companies has not listened to the warnings of the port




23/10/2023MSC Cruises makes changes to the itineraries of several ships in the fleet due to the war in the Middle East
Currently, the activity of six ships is affected




23/10/2023Vard (Fincantieri Group) will build two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels
One will be made in Romania, the second in Vietnam




23/10/2023In the third quarter, the port of Valencia handled 1.2 million containers (-7.8%)
In the first nine months of 2023, these loads decreased by -10.1%




23/10/2023UniCredit wants a stake in Greece's Alpha Bank, which is also active in the shipping sector
Offer to the Hellenic Financial Stability Fund, which holds 9% of the holding company




23/10/2023In the third quarter, cargo traffic in the Port of Rotterdam decreased by -7.2%
Reduction in the volumes of almost all major product categories. The drop in landings is more pronounced




23/10/2023Eni will import liquefied natural gas from Qatar through the Piombino terminal
Up to 1.5 billion cubic meters per year are expected to be supplied




23/10/2023DP World has been assigned the management of one of the two container terminals at the port of Dar es Salaam
The Tanzania Ports Authority is looking for another operator for the second terminal




23/10/2023The Libyan government intends to activate the Zone contiguous to territorial waters under UNCLOS
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea has not yet been ratified by the African state




20/10/2023Evergreen's partnership with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for the production of e-fuels
CIP is building and developing wind farms in Taiwan




20/10/2023Fincantieri is a co-founding member of the Venice World Capital of Sustainability Foundation
Participation in the development of a hydrogen valley in Porto Marghera




20/10/2023Federagenti, for ports a strong collaboration and interaction between public and private is necessary
Saints: to determine and eliminate overlapping competences




20/10/2023Shipping agents will work with Harbour Masters on the European Maritime Single Window
Agreement with the aim of reducing the time of administrative processes




20/10/2023The contract assigning 67% of the Port Authority of Igoumenitsa to Grimaldi has been signed
Mitsotakis: Greece is becoming an important partner in strategic agreements and a field of large international investments




20/10/2023Last month, container traffic at the Port of Long Beach picked up again
New record for the total handled in September




20/10/2023In Hamburg, an increase in port fees has been decided
Average inflation increase of +6.5% since January 1st




20/10/2023Maersk signs the world's first contract to convert a container ship to methanol
The works will be carried out in the Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Xinya Shipyard Co




19/10/2023Quarterly decline of -17.7% in Swiss exports to Italy
Imports increased by +8.6%




19/10/2023Hapag-Lloyd and Norsul form a joint venture for cabotier maritime transport in Brazil
It will start operating in the first quarter of next year




19/10/2023A meeting between an Egyptian delegation and the Port Authority of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea was held in Livorno
A memorandum of understanding with the port of Damietta is expected to be signed soon




19/10/2023In the first six months, 19.2 million tonnes of goods (-5.2%) passed through the Swiss Alps
Road transport fell by -2.7% and rail transport fell by -6.0%




19/10/2023Deutsche Bahn sells Arriva to private equity firm I Squared Capital
The German railway group will focus on the development of domestic services




19/10/2023In the third quarter, container traffic in Russian ports increased by +37.2%
In domestic airports, Global Ports' terminals handled 241 thousand TEUs (+19.3%)
News from the Companies
19/10/2023Inaugurato il Palermo Marina Yachting
È uno dei più importanti interventi di rigenerazione urbana realizzati a Palermo dal dopoguerra




18/10/2023ALIS celebrates its seven years of life by welcoming new directors and new members
On 14 and 15 November, the assembly of the association and the States General of Transport and Logistics will be held in Rome




18/10/2023The EU Commission enlists European ports in the fight against drug trafficking
The aim is to increase the resilience of ports to criminal infiltration




18/10/2023Matteo Gasparato has been reconfirmed as president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti
Among the objectives, the completion of the legislative process of the reform of the framework law on freight terminals




18/10/2023A report highlights that there are insufficient orders for ships suitable for decarbonizing shipping
Regulations and incentives to support shipowners in adapting their fleets are called for




18/10/2023In the third quarter, ABB's revenues grew by +7.6%
Positive development of demand in the maritime-port sector




17/10/2023Agostinelli: today the entire Region has rallied around its port and its workers
Flash mob to highlight the negative impact of the current wording of the EU ETS Directive




17/10/2023Increase in transit rights in the Suez Canal
Increase of +5% for bulk carriers, general cargo, ro-ro and +15% for other types of ships




17/10/2023Conference on "The proposal for the reform of the Union Customs Code"
Organized by Fedespedi, it will be held on October 24 in Milan




17/10/2023In August, cargo traffic in the port of Ravenna fell by -10.9%
In the first eight months of 2023, the decline was -5.6%




17/10/2023Changes in the management structure of Costa Cruises
They will be implemented next month




17/10/2023DFDS proceeds with the sale and leaseback of three ro-ro vessels
They were bought for €196 million by fund manager Navigare Capital




17/10/2023Port of Ravenna, agreement for the improvement of the contractual conditions of temporary workers
It was signed by Felsa Cisl, Nidil Cgil, Uiltemp, Intempo and Cooperativa Portuale




17/10/2023Central Adriatic PSA - CDP Agreement for projects under the InvestEU Programme
The goal is the realization of a series of strategic works in the port of Ancona




17/10/2023With the ruling on SECH-PSA the State Council confirms that the competition is being implemented "in an area of greater geographical breadth than the single port airport."
The appeal of Spinelli, which has however been rejected in the merits, declared admissible




17/10/2023Salvini: the bridge over the Strait starts. It is not clear what the initial allocation is
There is every intention - said the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport - to open the construction site in summer 2024




16/10/2023Pichetto, the government has called for corrective measures so that the EU ETS does not damage many European ports, especially Italian ones
The corrective mechanism identified to date - the minister underlined - is absolutely not sufficient




16/10/2023In the third quarter, container traffic handled by COSCO Shipping Ports grew by +2.1%
In the first nine months of 2023, the increase was +0.6%




16/10/2023Unioncamere Calabria joins the alarm on the possible consequences of EU Directive 959/2023 on the future of the port of Gioia Tauro
Tramontana: they would be relevant on an economic, employment and logistical level not only regionally, but for the entire country




16/10/2023Italian ports are preparing to close 2023 with a new record of cruise passengers
According to Risposte Turismo, 12.9 million passengers will be handled. In the three-year period 2024-2026, about 1.6 billion will be invested in ports for cruises




16/10/2023The Sicilian Region says it is ready to invest over one billion for the construction of the bridge over the Strait
This figure largely comes from resources from the new 2021-2027 FSC programming




16/10/2023Container traffic at the Port of Hong Kong fell by -14.0% in the third quarter
In the first nine months of 2023, the decline was -14.8%




16/10/2023E-fuels are essential for the decarbonization of shipping
A survey highlights opportunities and problems for their use and dissemination




16/10/2023MOL also chooses Starlink to increase the efficiency of ships' internet connectivity
By March, the system will initially be installed on 140 units of the fleet




16/10/2023The ports of Rijeka and Busan sign an MoU
The impulse to traffic in the Croatian airport is expected from 2025 by the entry into service of the Maersk terminal




16/10/2023In the third trimester of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the port of Singapore is increased of +1.7%
The container has been pairs to almost ten million teu (+3.7%)




13/10/2023Cassa Depositi e Prestiti adheres to the Poseidon Principles
The international agreement promotes the decarbonisation of maritime transport




13/10/2023The IRU and European road haulage associations are calling on Brussels to take action to resolve the Brenner road blocks
The European Shippers' Council joined the call




13/10/2023Costa Cruises celebrates its 75th anniversary
A series of events is scheduled in Genoa




13/10/2023Assogasliquidi, LNG and bioLNG essential for the decarbonization of shipping
Arzà: we cannot ignore the use of all the solutions offered by alternative fuels and biofuels




13/10/2023Increment of +6.1% of quarterly traffic in Russian ports
Growth of dry goods and decrease in liquid cargoes




13/10/2023In the third trimester the traffic of the goods in the Turkish ports is diminished of the -3,3%
Volumes to and from Italy fell by -28.6%




13/10/2023Today in Palermo the new waterfront of Palermo Marina Yachting is inaugurated
The intervention involved a total area of over 40 thousand square meters




13/10/2023Record number of participants at the Shipbrokers Shipagents Dinner in Assagenti
3,500 guests including entrepreneurs, agents, shipowners, professionals and brokers from five continents




13/10/2023MSC updates the EU ETS surcharge estimates taking into account the gradual application of the rule
The value of the nicknames will be updated monthly




12/10/2023Signed the interministerial decree that renews the Marebonus
Funds of 125 million euros for the period 2022-2026




12/10/2023Assarmatori, insert an "insularity clause" in EU legislation on maritime transport
It is necessary - the association recalled - to urgently review the ETS directive to avoid the risks of relocation of traffic




12/10/2023Wallenius Wilhelmsen installs new bulbs on the bows of ships to reduce fuel consumption and emissions
They are designed to work best at lower drafts and speeds




12/10/2023The Japanese MOL launches the new cruise brand Mitsui Ocean Cruises
Initial fleet of two ships: the "Nippon Maru" and the "Mitsui Ocean Fuji" (formerly "Seabourn Odyssey")




12/10/2023Kim Pong will succeed Chong Meng as CEO of PSA International
Nelson Quek will assume the role of regional CEO for Southeast Asia




12/10/2023Maersk ships will be equipped with Starlink's satellite internet connectivity
Commissioning by the first quarter of 2024




12/10/2023In the first eight months of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the Croatian ports is dropped of -1,1%
Passengers to and from abroad have increased of +27.3%




12/10/2023Africa Global Logistics (MSC group) has been awarded the management of the multipurpose terminal of the port of Lobito
Concession contract lasting twenty years




12/10/2023Tomorrow in Livorno a seminar on port work
It is mainly aimed at students of the degree courses of the Livorno University Center




12/10/2023Italian seafarers are efficient and resilient, but suffer from the repetitiveness of work
A research on the psychology of workers finds that, in addition to routine, poor support from colleagues and stress are the greatest criticalities




11/10/2023ZIM applies a premium risk war on goods to and from Israeli ports
The company announces that the ports of Ashdod, Haifa and Eilat operate normally




11/10/2023Celebration of 25 years since the acquisition of Italia Marittima by Evergreen
A ceremony will be held on October 23 in Trieste




11/10/2023The costs of European motor vehicle logistics are rising
ECG presented the latest update of the FVL Cost Index




11/10/2023European Shippers' Council, good stop to the EU regulation of exemption for containerized companies
Highlighted the increased powers granted in the US to the FMC to prevent abuses in liner shipping




11/10/2023The downward trend in revenues of Taiwanese Yang Ming and WHL goes hand in hand
In the third quarter of this year recorded decreases of -64.0% and -60.7% respectively




11/10/2023Published the calls for three projects for the area of the port system of the Strait of Messina
They are fully funded with €6.6 million




11/10/2023Bringing cruise passengers to the heart of Rome with boats on the Tiber? You can
The feasibility of the project was highlighted during a round table of the Propeller Club of Rome




11/10/2023In the third trimester of the 2023 attacks of the pirates against the ships are increased of +6%
In the first nine months of the year there were 99 accidents




11/10/2023CLECAT is satisfied that containerized shipping will be subject to general EU competition rules
In the UK, BIFA is anxious to hear the outcome of the revision of the UK CBER Regulation




10/10/2023New rail connection between Vado Gateway and Verona Porta Nuova
Make two weekly departures




10/10/2023Butler (WSC): Even without CBER regulation, VSA agreements will continue to be one of the pillars of containerized shipping
They will continue to be - he specified - absolutely legal and supported by carriers




10/10/2023The EU exemption regulation by category for consortia between containerized maritime carriers will not be extended
The rule will expire on April 25




10/10/2023On October 20 in Taranto the public assembly of Federagenti
Meeting on the theme "Porto Italia in the changing world"




10/10/2023PSA Italy-Wind Tre project for a high-performance 5G Private Network at the Genova Pra' terminal
The aim is to respond to the specific needs of a port and industrial environment




10/10/2023In Genoa, with Cool Logistics Global, the reefer market is discussed
This year the volumes transported by sea should increase by +1.5%




10/10/2023Venice Port Community, the project Channeling dell'AdSP gives an answer to the problem of access of ships to the port
Becce: we need a team spirit opposite to that of those who blindly oppose any change




10/10/2023COSCO estimates that the value of EBIT for the first nine months of 2023 decreased by -76.9%
Profit clearly down of -77.5%




09/10/2023The Sicilian Region becomes a shipowner and orders a ferry from Fincantieri
The ship will be built in the Palermo shipyard and delivered in 2026. Option for a second unit




09/10/2023The International Chamber of Shipping launches its own data collection system on the Carbon Intensity Indicator
The IMO will complete the review of the system on the assessment of the energy efficiency of ships by 1 January 2026




09/10/2023Due to the ongoing conflict, Royal Caribbean cruises do not call at Israel
Changes to the itineraries of four ships of the group




09/10/2023The significant reduction in OOCL's revenues continues
In the third trimester the container transported from the fleet they have increased of +6.7%




09/10/2023Availability of the Compagnia Portuale Livorno group to acquire shares of TDT together with other port entrepreneurs
Raugei: Concern about the continuation of a situation of uncertainty




09/10/2023Incentives of up to 22 million to promote the reduction of emissions from transport services
The annual amount covers the period 2023-2026




09/10/2023The corporate debureaucratization of Italians that feeds the bureaucracy
For the ports there is a wind of change that we do not know if it will make a difference, let everything remain as before or make things worse




09/10/2023MSC Air Cargo's flights from Italy departed
Connection Milan Malpensa - Tokyo




06/10/2023Comparison of the International Dockworkers Council on the problems of port work in Europe
Among the issues addressed, the block exemption for shipowners, the impact of the EU ETS, self-handling and the decline in traffic




06/10/2023In 2026 Fedespedi will host the FIATA World Congress in Milan
The event will be held from 6 to 9 October at the MiCO convention center




06/10/2023CMA CGM communicates its estimates of the EU ETS surcharge values
The difference with the amount of nicknames provided by Hapag-Lloyd is remarkable




06/10/2023CMA CGM will join the Renault-Volvo joint venture that will produce electric vans
Signed a non-binding agreement with the two car manufacturers to invest 120 million euros




06/10/2023Evergreen's turnover is still falling, which is still higher than pre-pandemic levels
In the third trimester of this year recorded a decrease of -57.3%




06/10/2023Conference "In the heads of seafarers: a psychological analysis of needs"
It will be held on October 11 in Genoa




06/10/2023Port-Vendres, the second port of call French for fruit and vegetables, will be managed by Compagnie Fruitière
The concession contract has a duration of 15 years




05/10/2023Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan sells half of SeaCube's capital
It will be acquired by the British Wren House




05/10/2023Quarterly growth in ship transits in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
In the period June-September the increase was +9.7%




05/10/2023CIRCLE has won an EMSA tender on the Maritime Single Window
Project for Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Tunisia, Georgia, Moldova, Turkey and Ukraine




05/10/2023On October 17 at the port of Gioia Tauro the protest demonstration against the negative effects of the EU directive
Flash mob entitled "The port does not stop"




05/10/2023Port of Trieste, the tender for the connection between Pier VII and Trieste Campo Marzio station is underway
The basic tender amount is seven million euros




05/10/2023Conference on "Italian and European transport and the challenge of 2035"
It will be held on October 12 in Rome. Among the topics addressed, that of the sustainability of maritime transport




05/10/2023Spanish ports are calling for a moratorium on the application of the EU directive that taxes shipping emissions
Ibáñez: We cannot ignore the global nature of the world and reduce competitiveness at a time when Europe is going through a delicate situation




05/10/2023Joint venture of CEVA Logistics and Fnac Darty dedicated to e-commerce logistics and the SaaS market
Annual turnover of more than 200 million euros is expected




05/10/2023Ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado, incentives for early retirement of 39 CULMV and CULP workers approved
An area for the cabin for the electrification of the Palacrociere docks has been made available in Savona




04/10/2023Black smoke for the designation of the new president of Confitarma
Again missed convergence on a name




04/10/2023Assoporti and AdSP sign the declaration of intent "No Women, no panel"
The aim is to foster gender balance in panels and public events




04/10/2023A study for the EU Parliament's TRAN Committee calls for Chinese investment in European shipping to be monitored
Potential risks must be assessed primarily at EU level




04/10/2023New agreement in Egypt of Maersk to activate the production of green methanol for shipping
Planned investments of up to three billion dollars for the first phase of the project that will allow a production of 300 thousand tons




04/10/2023Tomorrow in Genoa the National Coordination Filt Cgil of the Unique Companies of Italian ports
The aim is to take stock of the organisation of work in ports




03/10/2023AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea, approved the new concessions of the shipyards San Lorenzo, Baglietto, The Italian Sea Group
Employment growth of 600 is expected




03/10/2023Started the tender for the Maritime Station of the port of Salerno
Eight-year concession contract




03/10/2023Manifesto to protect the port of Gioia Tauro from the effects of the European directive on shipping emissions
Appeal "to avoid the end of a strategic infrastructure for the future of the Region"




03/10/2023Last port of call of a cruise ship at the North Pier of the port of Barcelona
At the end of 2026, the landings at the South Pier will also be transferred to the Adasat Pier




03/10/2023Spain's Noatum buys Sesé Auto Logistics
Transaction worth 81 million euros




03/10/2023Sacchi has inaugurated its new logistics center in Desio
It was made with an investment of over 67 million euros




03/10/2023If trade unionists are the patron saints of the port, Gioia Tauro has its hours numbered
From the regional secretariats come exhortations to do not know what so that the EU directive on emissions does not penalize the airport




03/10/2023With autonomous trucks, efficiency in intermodal terminals can increase by 40%
Tests carried out in Germany as part of the ANITA project




03/10/2023Medlog's new Parisian trimodal terminal will become operational at the beginning of next autumn
The rail-river logistics hub will occupy an area of 112 thousand square meters in Bruyères-sur-Oise




02/10/2023The Court of Auditors promotes the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic for projects related to the PNRR, but the wand for having postponed others
The analysis also shows that the operating costs of the institution, which are constantly growing, reached 24.5% of current expenses, an excessively high percentage




02/10/2023CISL and UIL expressed confidence in the resumption of container traffic in La Spezia
Carro and Furletti: we appreciate and share the actions put in place in recent months by the new management of LSCT




02/10/2023MSC has signed a binding agreement to acquire 50% of Italo
The remaining half of the capital remains in the hands of Global Infrastructure Partners




02/10/2023Thyssenkrupp-Wilhelmsen joint venture for 3D printing spare parts for ships
The company will be headquartered in Singapore




02/10/2023At the end of the year Alessandro Becce will leave the position of CEO of FHP Holding Portuale
He will be replaced by Paolo Cornetto




02/10/2023The Port Authority of Thessaloniki selected as the best bidder for the acquisition of 67% of the Port Authority of Volos
An offer worth 51 million euros has been submitted




02/10/2023Fire on the ferry Cossyra sailing from Lampedusa to Porto Empedocle
The passengers have been transhipped and the ship is being towed to the port of Augusta
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
Warsaw
Last year the Polish company terminated over 2,500 employment contracts
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal
Genoa
We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June
António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security
New York
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies
Bern
The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
Los Angeles
The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars
Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito
Rome
Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025
Hamburg
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%
Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled
Brussels
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Haifa
Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Paris
They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
Washington
The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Szczecin/Brussels
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
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ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
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