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November 2023




30/11/2023Ok to the transfer of the concession of Terminal Ferry Barcelona to the Grimaldi group
Resolution of the Catalan Port Authority after the green light from the antitrust authority




30/11/2023The IMO Assembly unanimously confirms Velasco's appointment as Secretary-General
The four-year mandate will begin on January 1




30/11/2023The cruise ship Viking Vela has been launched in Ancona
It will be delivered at the end of 2024




30/11/2023Port of La Spezia, the contract for the construction of the new cruise pier has been signed
Two quays of 393 and 339 meters in length are planned




30/11/2023FEPORT, ETA, EMPA and ECASBA urge the EU Commission to assess without delay the negative impact on European ports of the extension of the ETS to shipping
Among the requests, explore the possibility of concluding bilateral agreements with the EU's neighbouring countries




30/11/2023In the third quarter, the index of turnover for transport services showed a negative trend change
There is no cyclical change




30/11/2023In the third quarter, the port of Tanger Med handled more than 2.2 million containers (+13%)
In the first nine months of 2023, the total was 6.1 million TEUs (+9.3%)




30/11/2023d'Amico International Shipping will become part of the FTSE Italia Mid Cap Index
It includes the 60 companies with the largest market capitalization listed on the MTA and MIV markets of the Italian Stock Exchange




29/11/2023Santi Casciano appointed Chief Executive Officer of Vado Gateway and Reefer Terminal
He will take office on 15 December




29/11/2023GPH has acquired Royal Caribbean's shares in cruise terminals in the ports of Barcelona, Malaga, Singapore and Lisbon
The American group has sold 38% of the capital of Barcelona Port Investments to Global Ports Holding




29/11/2023In October, cargo traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +4.2%, while in Savona-Vado it fell by -0.9%
The significant increase in cruise passengers continues




29/11/2023Confitarma, the simplification of the Italian maritime system is urgently needed
Coccia: the rapid and concrete implementation of Legislative Decree no. 673 will be the first step to relaunch the Italian flag




29/11/2023Rixi: agreements signed with 12 freight terminals for over €11 million for the completion of the network
The notice for an additional eight million euros will be published shortly




29/11/2023In Switzerland, the road haulage tax will be increased to finance transalpine rail freight traffic
Inflation increase of +5% in the HVC with effect from 1 January 2025




29/11/2023In October, freight traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.9% percent
The only loads to and from abroad have increased by 9.1% percent. The containers were equal to 23 million teu (+ 2.9%)




29/11/2023Saipem has awarded two offshore contracts worth about 1.9 billion
They are related to activities in Guyana and in Brazil




28/11/2023At the construction site of the Monfalcone of Fincantieri, the launch was held. Mein Schiff Relax
It is the first of two "inTUItion" class cruise ships




28/11/2023At the port of La Spezia, access to LNG-powered merchant ships has been facilitated
The parking of these units is governed by an ordinance of the Harbour Master's Office




28/11/2023Mattioli confirmed as president of the Federation of the Sea
The new board for the three-year period 2024-2027 has been elected




28/11/2023The Maersk Group exits the capital of the Norwegian Höegh Autoliners
The last 20 million shares were sold




28/11/2023The grounding operations of the ferry Lider Prestij have been completed
We will now proceed to the verification of navigation safety standards




28/11/2023France is exploring the possibility of producing its own e-fuels for the decarbonisation of planes and ships
A study by ADEME envisages two scenarios and estimates the resources needed




28/11/2023Another quarter of decline in goods in the ports of the European Union
In the first three months of 2023, with the exception of liquid bulk, all types of cargo decreased




27/11/2023Meyer Turku delivered the Icon of the Seas at Royal Caribbean International
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons and can accommodate up to 5,610 passengers




27/11/2023Liberated the tanker Central Park
The intervention of the Combined Maritime Force TF 151 made the attackers desisting, forced into surrender




27/11/2023A ship seized in the Gulf of Aden and one hit by a drone in the Indian Ocean
Attacks on the oil tanker "Central Park" and the "CMA CGM Symi" container carrier




27/11/2023Gruber Logistics has opened a new branch in France
It is headquartered in Lyon and will focus on providing comprehensive logistics services




27/11/2023Unmanned ferry stranded in Sicily
Due to the breaking of the towing cable the ship "Lider Prestij" has remained in the balmy of the waves




27/11/2023A delegation from Confitarma has been received by the government
Illustrate the needs and expectations, exhausted and not, of the shipowner sector




27/11/2023The shareholders' meetings of the Greek companies Attica and Anek approved the merger of the companies
Almost unanimously voted in favour




24/11/2023The Propeller Club Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara is founded
In the La Spezia association, the number of members who come from the Apuan port is growing




24/11/2023In the third quarter, cargo traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -10.2%
Cruise passengers up +43.0% and ferry passengers up +6.5%




24/11/2023Handover to the top of the Strait Port System Authority
Mega recalled the obstacles he encountered throughout his tenure




24/11/2023The authorization process for the construction of the caissons of the new Genoa breakwater in Vado Ligure has been completed
Initially, five will be built to defend the construction site




24/11/2023The city council approves the Master Plan of the port of Marina di Carrara
The PSA is satisfied with the green light for the new planning tool that has been awaited since 1981




24/11/2023Impala Terminals buys the HES Hartel Tank Terminal in Rotterdam at auction
The construction of the liquid bulk terminal in the Dutch port will be completed thanks to a further investment




24/11/2023Two bids to acquire 58% of the capital of the South Korean company HMM
They were submitted by Harim and Dongwon Industries, while LX International opted out




23/11/2023An Implementing Regulation specifies the terms of operation of shipping companies for the EU ETS
It was published today in the Official Journal of the European Union




23/11/2023FEPORT highlights the risks of loss of competitiveness of EU ports and terminals with the application of the EU ETS to shipping
Bonz: We need to conduct an impact study now and not in two years' time




23/11/2023In the third quarter, the goods in the ports of Naples and Salerno fell -4.0% percent and -1.7% percent
In the first nine months of 2023, pushups were -3.0% percent and -4.4% percent, respectively




23/11/2023Port of Gioia Tauro, the amount of anchorage fees has also been reduced for 2023
€1.5 million has been allocated to the measure deriving from the current expenses of the PSA




23/11/2023Hapag-Lloyd inaugurates a new IT centre in Chennai
It is made in partnership with India's Solverminds




23/11/2023Tunisian OMMP has ordered six tugboats at the Turkish Med Marine shipyard
These are means with a tensile capacity of 60 tons




23/11/2023In the third quarter of 2023, there will be a new cyclical decline in trade in goods from G20 nations
The slowdown continued, especially in East Asia and Europe




23/11/2023Rhenus Overland Italy buys Pesenti Transport & Logistics
The company has a fleet of 25 tractors and 50 between trailers and semitrailers




23/11/2023A step towards establishing a uniform legislative framework for rail freight transport on the Eurasian corridors
In February, with the green light from the UNECE Inland Transport Committee, the Convention on the Contract for International Carriage of Goods can be signed by all states




22/11/2023Rear Admiral Antonio Ranieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Strait
He is maritime director and commander of the port of Catania




22/11/2023ECSA is half satisfied with the EU Parliament's approval of the CO2 standards for trucks
Raptis: Any additional unnecessary incentives will have the effect of taking clean fuel away from shipping




22/11/2023Collaboration between Fincantieri and IIT for robotics applied to operator assistance and safety
The aim is to improve the levels of safety at work and the efficiency of production processes




22/11/2023Conference on changes in port logistics
It will be held on December 1st in Ravenna




22/11/2023The general council of Confitarma unanimously votes Zanetti as the new president-designate
Amoretti: important objectives achieved under Mattioli's presidency




22/11/2023From the cylinder of port reform a company will be born
A Central Spa that would select investments




22/11/2023The new Marebonus is in "Official Gazette"
Rixi : From December 6, the IT platform will be available to access incentives




22/11/2023Meyer Werft increases its presence in the offshore segment
It will carry out steel structures aimed at conversion platforms in the North Sea




22/11/2023Maersk signs off an off-take deal with Chinese Goldwind for large-scale supplies of green methanol
Expected an annual volume of 500mila tons as of 2026




22/11/2023Contract worth 700 million euros to continue the work of the Third Valico
It was subscribed by the Italian Railway Network and Webuild




21/11/2023ECSA, well the green light of the EU Parliament to the draft Net Zero Industry Act
The recognition that sustainable maritime fuels are zero impact technologies-the association noted-represents a significant step forward




21/11/2023The port of Naples is preparing to close 2023 with a record passenger traffic
Annunziata : This year the crucierists will rise to 1.6 million for 448 approx




21/11/2023The European Parliament approved the proposal to reduce the CO2 emissions of trucks
T&E, launched a lifeline to the oil industry by supporting the loophole of biofuels




21/11/2023The Canaries want to have more say in the management of ports and airports in the archipelago
Madrid will be asked to convene a joint Canaries-State Commission on Thursday




21/11/2023At the end of the Opa on HHLA the MSC group holds about 14% of the capital of the terminalist company
With the actions in hand at the city-state administration of Hamburg the total rises to 84, 21%, lower than the 90% threshold that would attract the squeeze out




21/11/2023Traffic fell in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras in October
Last month, shipping containers handled by the two shelves fell by -0.4% percent and -3.0% percent




21/11/2023Agreement between the AdSP of Western Liguria and the State Police for the contrast to cybercrimes
The aim is to increase and perfect the IT security of the institution and the port cluster




21/11/2023In the third quarter, traffic in Swiss ports on the Rhine grew by 22.3% percent
In the first nine months, the increase was 20.0% percent




20/11/2023The title of DIS admitted to negotiations on the OTCQX ® Best Market in the USA
Market segment dedicated to international companies




20/11/2023At the Galata Museum of the Genoa Sea a simulator will allow you to discover the activities of the port
From Thursday the installation will be accessible to the public




20/11/2023Ancip, Assiterminal, Assologistics, Assoports and Uniport are proposing to recognize the usurant work to some sections of port workers
The intent is to facilitate a generational relay




20/11/2023At the port of Gioia Tauro is approachable the largest container ship ever
The Calabrian climbing plans to close 2023 with a record-level container traffic




20/11/2023The UK's antitrust case is likely not to recommend the renewal of the category exemption for liner shipping carriers
The rule will expire on April 25, 2024




20/11/2023Conference of Uniport on the future of Italian portuality
It will be held on December 5 in Rome




20/11/2023Seized in the Red Sea the PCTC Galaxy Leader of Japanese NYK
The action was claimed by the Houthi militias who declared Israeli ships "legitimate targets"




20/11/2023COSCO Shipping Lines communicates to customers the amounts of surcharge for the EU ETS
They will be applied from the next first January




20/11/2023Last month, container traffic in the port of Los Angeles increased by 7.0% percent
In the first ten months of 2023, 7.12 million teu (-16.6%) were handled




20/11/2023Uiltransport, the Port System Authorities must maintain their public legal nature
Tarlazzi and Odone : the port work is recognized as an usurant




20/11/2023Sensitive attenuation of the growth of maritime traffic in the Suez Canal
In the third quarter of this year, 6,523 vessels were transited (+ 4.3%)




17/11/2023Mario Zanetti (Costa Crociere) will be the next president of the Confitarma
Unanimous indication of the Designation Commission




17/11/2023In short the race for the construction of the new maritime station in Ravenna
The project includes the realization of the Dune Park




17/11/2023Hoekstra confirms the position of the EU Commission on the risk that EU ETS mini the competitiveness of European transhipment ports
The European commissioner recalled that the list of "neighbouring container transhipment ports"-which currently includes Tanger Med and Port Said East-will be completed by December 31




17/11/2023Harland & Wolff-Austal agreement for the construction of aluminum shipbuilding units
Among the targets, the construction of patrols for the British bodies of maritime security




17/11/2023Forkliftcenter provides 59 means of handling to the Grimaldi group
In delivery 47 forklift trucks and 12 spintters




17/11/2023Last month, freight traffic in the port of Valencia increased by 7.3% percent
In the first ten months of 2023, a decline of -6.1% percent was recorded




16/11/2023In the port of Gioia Tauro, the quay for tugboats has been inaugurated
Agostinelli : We have been missing for 25 years and have found the ideal logistics accommodation




16/11/2023The ECSA urges the EU not to subtract from shipping the clean fuels indispensable for its decarbonisation
Raptis : The energy transition will require immense quantities of clean and affordable fuels for marine transport




16/11/2023New dam at the port of Genoa, Mayor Bucci appointed as commissioner
Rixi : It will also control the work of the strategic subport tunnel




16/11/2023In the first nine months of 2023 the container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by 2.1% percent
Eventful 2.65 million teu




16/11/2023In the first ten months of 2023 the traffic of goods in the port of Trieste fell by -1.5% percent
At Monfalcone recorded a growth of 11.3% percent




16/11/2023TRAN's OK to the proposal of the EU Commission to update the pollution rules of the sea caused by ships
Marinescu : It is necessary to effectively detect illegal discharges and to set amounts of sanctions that serve as a true deterrent




16/11/2023In October, shipping containers in the port of Long Beach grew by 14.7% percent
In the first ten months of 2023, volumes were down by -17.8% percent




16/11/2023In the third quarter, the ro-ro loads carried by the DFDS fleet were down -5% percent
On the Mediterranean routes traffic was 1.27 million linear metres (-4%)




16/11/2023In the July-September quarter freight traffic in the port of Bremen / Bremerhaven decreased by -2.5% percent
The containers were equal to 1.06 million teu (-6.0%)




15/11/2023German port operators are calling for a stronger port policy
Among the demands, a substantial increase in the equalization fund




15/11/2023In October, container traffic in Singapore grew by +5.9% and in Hong Kong it fell by -10.5%
In the first ten months of 2023, percentage changes of +3.7% and -14.3% respectively were recorded




15/11/2023In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in the Port of Hamburg fell by -5%
Containers are growing again




15/11/2023MSC and the FS railway group will set up a company to create new intermodal terminals
It will be controlled by Mercitalia Logistics (51%) and participated by MEDLOG (49%)




15/11/2023In the third quarter, cargo traffic in the port of Koper fell by -12.3%
In September, a decrease of -29.6% was recorded




15/11/2023Assagents, necessary a permanent table to manage the criticalities determined by the construction sites in Genoa
A centre has been able to monitor the system, Pessina said, according to Pessina




15/11/2023ZIM records a quarterly loss of -2.3 billion determined by the reduction in the value of the container fleet
In the July-September period, revenues fell by -60.6% percent




15/11/2023Umberto Ruggerone confirmed as president of Assologistica
The board of directors has been renewed




15/11/2023In the first nine months of 2023, the value of new orders at Fincantieri grew by 23.0% percent
Revenue up 1.3% percent




15/11/2023In the third quarter, container traffic in the port terminals of the Eurokai network decreased by -4.2% percent
In the first nine months of 2023, the decline was -8.8% percent




14/11/2023CMA CGM has ordered two new ro-pax ships for La Méridionale
They will be taken in delivery in the first quarter of 2027




14/11/2023Irto (PD Calabria) : The EU will support the safeguarding of competitiveness and productivity of the Port of Gioia Tauro
Meeting with the vice president of the European Parliament, Pina Picierno, and European Commissioner Maros Sefcovic




14/11/2023Fincantieri delivered the luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Grandeur to Ancona
She is the third ship built for Regent Seven Seas Cruises




14/11/2023Turkey's Tersan Shipyard buys Norwegian shipyard Havyard Leirvik
The entire property will be sold for NOK 30 million




14/11/2023Turkey's Arkas Line has bought three container ships
Two have a capacity of 1,440 TEUs and one of 1,221 TEUs




14/11/2023In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports increased by +3.5%
In Rijeka, 105 thousand containers were handled (+3.6%)




14/11/2023Container traffic handled by HHLA's port terminals grew in the third quarter
Revenues down -7.7%




14/11/2023In the third quarter, the revenues of container ship charterer Danaos fell by 8%
Operating profit down by -11.8%




13/11/2023Agreement for the upgrading of Fincantieri's shipyard in Ancona
The shipbuilding company will invest €40 million in addition to €40 million in public funds. Renewal of the concession for 40 years




13/11/2023Port of Thessaloniki, new tender for the expansion of Pier 6
Cancelled the previous procedure




13/11/2023In the first half of 2023, cargo traffic in the port of Trieste fell by -7.3%
In Monfalcone, growth of +14.5% was recorded




13/11/2023Historical record for quarterly cruise traffic in Malta
A new summer peak also for passengers of Italian nationality only




13/11/2023On November 22nd in Palermo will be held the conference "We the Mediterranean"
Spotlight on port reform




13/11/2023Evergreen charges a -57.3% percent decline in quarterly revenue
The Taiwanese containerized company has disclosed the values of surcharge for EU ETS




13/11/2023The Interporto della Toscana Centrale plans to quadruple the number of freight trains
The new business plan has been approved




13/11/2023MSC Cruises confirms orders in Chantiers de l'Atlantique for two new "World" class ships
They will be delivered in 2026 and 2027




13/11/2023Agreement to establish a Volkswagen production and logistics hub close to the port of Port Said East
6,100 jobs are expected to be created




13/11/2023In October, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2%
In the first ten months of 2023, growth of +7.8% was recorded




13/11/2023Alarm over the disruptive effects on the Maltese maritime-port industry of the EU ETS for shipping directive
Malta Freeport Terminals and Malta Maritime Forum are looking forward to a dramatic scenario




13/11/2023In the third quarter, Yang Ming's revenues plummeted by -64.0%
After 14 consecutive quarters of growth, the operating result was negative




10/11/2023Greece's NLS has acquired a majority stake in its compatriot FERST Logistics
The company operates in the automotive sector




10/11/2023CMA CGM's quarterly financial performance deteriorated sharply
Slight increase in the number of cargoes transported by the container fleet




10/11/2023In the July-September period, HMM's revenues decreased by -58.4%
Operating profit and net profit declined by -97.1% and -96.4%, respectively




10/11/2023The Turkish Admiral Container Lines arrives in Venice
A new weekly service calls at the Venice Intermodal Terminal in Porto Marghera




10/11/2023In the third quarter, one million more passengers docked at GPH's cruise terminals than pre-pandemic
Traffic handled in Italy, Malta and Tunisia grew by +61.6%




10/11/2023IRU, the EU Commission's proposal on combined transport does not promote this modality system, but harms it
Marian: It is wrong to contrast different modalities and to establish artificial hierarchies between the different modalities




10/11/2023The decline in revenues of Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai continued in October
In the first ten months of 2023, sales declined by -59.0%, -64.9% and -64.5%, respectively




09/11/2023Global Ship Lease records record quarterly revenue
Decline in net profit after 13 quarters of growth




09/11/2023In the July-September period, Finnlines ' revenues fell -12.2% percent
Net profit decreased by -69.1% percent




09/11/2023In the third quarter, traffic in the ports of Montenegro decreased by -22.1% percent
The goods to and from Italy grew by 44.2% percent




09/11/2023UNIPORT fears that the EU does not intend to change the ETS, while Assshipowners collect in Brussels availability to that effect
If this corresponds to the real thing, it is a leap back from the sustainable development goals and does not take away the strategic value of shipping and logistics




09/11/2023Cosulich Brothers sets up an express delivery company in the United Kingdom
Express Global Transport will be headquartered in Felixstowe




09/11/2023In the port of Barcelona, the first direct train service to France has been inaugurated
There is no need to change the locomotive at the border. The train is 750 meters long




09/11/2023Alberto Milotti (UIR) is the new President of Europlatforms
He will be in office for the four-year period 2024-2028




09/11/2023In the third quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by -57.9%, while containers transported by the fleet increased by +4.5%
Habben Jansen: Tightening of the spending reduction program




08/11/2023CLS (TESYA Group) increases its presence in the forklift market
It will take over a new company to which Degrocar will transfer the assets related to traditional Mitsubishi brand trucks




08/11/2023A monitoring campaign shows that emissions and noise in the port of Salerno are below the limits
It is conducted by the University Center for Major Risk Prediction and Prevention in collaboration with ARPAC




08/11/2023In Livorno, an agreement has been reached between the Municipality and the Port Authority to coordinate planning and territorial development
It focuses on port-city interaction areas and last-mile infrastructure links




08/11/2023In the third quarter, cargo traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -9.0%
In September, a decrease of -3.6% was recorded. A decline of -10.5% is expected in October




08/11/2023In the third quarter, container traffic handled by ICTSI's terminals increased by +2.3%
Revenues up +2.9%




08/11/2023The road shuttle service between the port of La Spezia and the hinterland of S. Stefano Magra has been entrusted
It will be carried out by the Ati Consorzio Asterix - Consorzio T.S.L




08/11/2023The Port of Rotterdam will reduce its CO2 emissions by 10% thanks to the Porthos project
The Italian company Bonatti participates in the construction of the system for the storage of carbon dioxide under the North Sea




08/11/2023The negative trend in DHL's financial and operating results continues
In the July-September period, revenues decreased by -19.3%




07/11/2023New proposal from the European Commission to update the rules on combined transport
Among the targets is to reduce the average costs of door-to-door combined transport operations by at least 10% within seven years




07/11/2023Adriafer expects to close 2023 with 10 thousand trains handled
In the last three years, the company's staff has grown from 97 to 128 employees




07/11/2023In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisia's ports decreased by -5.6%
-9.3% reduction in unloading loads and +1.0% increase in loading loads




07/11/2023Albertini (ANAMA): air cargo cannot be separated from the development of Malpensa
A unitary national strategy for the development of air freight transport is necessary




07/11/2023The training courses for the staff of MSC Cruises' ships will start next year
They will be held in Lavagna at the Academy of Tourism




07/11/2023The implementing regulation on ship emissions in view of the inclusion of shipping in the EU ETS has been published
It repeals Implementing Regulation 1927/2016 with effect from 1 January 2016




06/11/2023Agreement between Eni and Saipem for the development of new biorefineries
One of the objectives is the production of sustainable fuel for transport




06/11/2023Tarlazzi (Uiltrasporti): update but not distort Law 84/94 on ports
With regard to the CCNL - he explained - the goal is to get the renewal by 31 December




06/11/2023The U.S. DFC finances the renovation of the Elefsina shipyard
A loan of $125 million was granted




06/11/2023HHLA's governing bodies urge shareholders to accept MSC's offer
Illustrated the commitments on investments and towards the employees of the German terminal operator




06/11/2023Carlo Luzzatto will be the new CEO of RINA
Ugo Salerno will remain in office as Executive Chairman




06/11/2023The UAE-based EDGE buys 52% of Switzerland's ANAVIA
The Näfels-based company designs and manufactures vertical take-off and landing aircraft




06/11/2023In the third quarter, container traffic in New York Harbor decreased by -16.8%
In the first nine months of 2023, the decline was -21.4%




06/11/2023Maersk assures that the expiry of the CBER regulation will not result in changes to scheduled services to and from the EU
The block exemption for containerised shipping companies will expire on 25 April




06/11/2023OMT's strategy aims to accompany shipping on the road to decarbonization
From 1 November, the company will be led by the new managing director Klaus Heim




06/11/2023ONE acquires 20% of the Rotterdam World Gateway container terminal
The acquisition of 51% of the US companies TraPac and Yusen Terminals has been completed




06/11/2023The sale of the Helsinki Shipyard to the Canadian company Davie has been completed
The risks associated with Russian ownership have been removed and in its place there is a solid and reliable Western partner




03/11/2023Assarmatori is satisfied with the call for tenders for the digitalisation of ports
Messina: we hope that the resources will be put on the ground on time




03/11/2023Antonio Cosulich, former president of the Fratelli Cosulich group, has died
He was the second president of the International Bunker Industry Association




03/11/2023Federlogistica is sounding the alarm on the effects of climate change on ports and coasts
Merlo: immediately divert the resources of the PNRR that risk not being used on interventions to strengthen works at sea




03/11/2023Tarlazzi (Uiltrasporti): government should intervene on transport emergencies
Ad hoc amendments in the budget law have been requested




03/11/2023In the third quarter, the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado handled 16.2 million tons of cargo (-3.9%)
In the port of the capital, there was a drop of -3.4% with a -9.1% drop in container loads. Decrease of -5.4% in the port of Savona




03/11/2023In La Spezia the conference "Under the sign of the port"
Organized by the Port Authority, it will be held on 10 November




03/11/2023Cargo Rail Italy (Captrain Italia) will operate railway shunting activities in the border port of Domodossola
The company will employ around 30 people and three shunting locomotives




03/11/2023Current EU rules for reducing CO2 emissions from ships in ports will only reduce them by 24%
Italy, Spain and France are the countries where the largest investments in cold-ironing plants would be needed




03/11/2023Maersk expects a further 3,000 job cuts in the near future
They will be added to the 7,000 since the beginning of the year. Savings of around $600 million are expected in 2024




03/11/2023In the third quarter, revenues from Maersk's containerized ocean freight division fell by -56.2%
The volumes of cargo loaded have started to grow again. Clerc: Difficult times lie ahead




02/11/2023Assiterminal, the call for funds to PSAs for digitization is good
Appreciation also from Spediporto




02/11/2023Bluferries has become part of the FS Group's Logistics Hub
The current level of employment of 145 people has been safeguarded




02/11/2023Since the beginning of the year, the number of trucks transported by the RAlpin Rolling Motorway between Freiburg and Novara has increased by 12%
Operational activity has risen to pre-pandemic levels




02/11/2023In the third quarter, Textainer's revenues decreased by -6.2%
Early next year, ownership of the container rental company will pass to Stonepeak




02/11/2023Nippon Express Group bought Tramo
The Chiasso-based company specializes in the logistics and transport of high-end furniture and furnishing components




02/11/2023Wallenius Wilhelmsen reports a decline in sales and strong earnings growth
The volumes of rolling loads transported by the fleet were stable in the July-September period




02/11/2023La Spezia Port Service obtains the patent for the software that manages the controls of goods
The recognition was announced by the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy




02/11/2023Africa Finance Corporation sells a 35% stake in Atlantic Terminal Services to Yilport
ATS holds the concession for the expansion of the port of Takoradi, the management of which has been conferred on Yilport and IbisTek




02/11/2023Both tubes of the Gotthard Base Tunnel will only be fully accessible from September 2024
Repair work is taking longer than expected




02/11/2023In Spain, drug trafficking carried out with the use of frogmen has been stopped
Near the coast, the traffickers jumped into the sea with a load of cocaine




02/11/2023Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Closes Third Quarter with Record Revenues
In the July-September period, 751 thousand passengers boarded, with a growth of +1.9% compared to the same quarter of the pre-pandemic year of 2019




02/11/2023In 2024, investments of €125 million are planned in port infrastructure in the ports of the Central Adriatic
The provisional budget has been approved. Funds for the design of the peninsula in the port of Ancona




02/11/2023Port Authority of Western Liguria, expenses of €309.2 million are expected in 2024
Expected revenue is €182.4 million




02/11/2023Mariella Amoretti is pro-tempore president of Confitarma
Mattioli reminded the members of the need to safeguard the pluralism that has always characterized the life of the Confederation




02/11/2023In the third quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait grew by +10.8%
In the first nine months of 2023, transits increased by +12.6%
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PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
Warsaw
Last year the Polish company terminated over 2,500 employment contracts
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal
Genoa
We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June
António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security
New York
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies
Bern
The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
Los Angeles
The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars
Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito
Rome
Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025
Hamburg
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%
Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled
Brussels
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Haifa
Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Paris
They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
Washington
The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Szczecin/Brussels
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
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ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
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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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