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January 2024




31/01/2024Infracapital and InfraVia complete the sale of the TDT container terminal in Livorno to the Grimaldi group
Grimaldi Euromed holds 80% of the share capital and Grimaldi Deep Sea 20%




31/01/2024Annual cargo traffic at an all-time high in the port of Tanger Med
Containers set a new record of 8,617,410 TEUs (+13.4%)




31/01/2024Last year, container traffic in New York Harbor decreased by -17.7%
In the last quarter, the decline was -5.1%




31/01/2024The Port Authority of the Eastern Adriatic becomes the manager of the railway infrastructure of the port of Trieste
Obtained the specific safety authorization from ANSFISA




31/01/2024Wärstilä reports quarterly decline in revenue as new orders continue to rise
Agnevall: The decarbonisation of the maritime sector offers excellent opportunities for the company




31/01/2024Fake procurement contracts for seven million euros in logistics
Twelve entrepreneurs charged with tax offences and fraudulent supply of labour




31/01/2024ONE incurs its first loss after 14 quarters of earnings
In the October-December period last year, revenues plummeted by -46.3%




31/01/2024Ok to the contributions for the shorter working days recorded by the port companies of Genoa and Savona
The 2024-2026 Integrated Plan of Activities and Organization of the Port Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea has been approved




30/01/2024FEPORT expresses its support for the EU Commission's proposal to revise the Union Customs Code
The amendments proposed in the IMCO Committee to maintain the time limit for temporary detention at 90 days were welcomed




30/01/2024Twelve cruise ships of the Carnival group change course to avoid the Red Sea
The American group points out that this has no impact on the trend of bookings




30/01/2024Plan to safeguard and increase the competitiveness of the EU's maritime industry
The introduction of sustainable and resilient requirements in public and private procurement of strategic fleets for Europe is suggested




30/01/2024UPS closes 2023 with very negative financial performance
Revenues decreased by -9.3%




30/01/2024In 2023 there will be a drop in goods in Sardinian ports. Record ferries and growth in cruises
Last year, miscellaneous goods increased and bulk goods decreased




30/01/2024Six months of shutdown of the FSRU Toscana floating regasification terminal
Extraordinary maintenance for the replacement of the anchoring system bearing




30/01/2024Hapag-Lloyd's revenues almost halved in 2023
The average value of freight rates decreased by about -48%. Cargo in the hold increased slightly




29/01/2024De Filippis (Mercitalia Logistics) visiting the Parma Freight Village
Serpagli: the rapid completion of public infrastructures such as the TiBre is necessary




29/01/2024CLECAT and ESC, the reform of the EU Customs Code is likely to heavily penalize small and medium-sized enterprises
"They probably won't be able to afford the infrastructure needed to meet the new requirements."




29/01/2024Record annual traffic in Albanian ports
In 2023, goods were 6.8 million tons (+76.0%) and passengers 1.6 million (+17.4%)




29/01/2024ICTSI will handle international traffic at the Philippine port of Iloilo
The concession contract has a duration of 25 years




29/01/2024Rail Cargo Group inaugurates a new rail freight service between Linz and Rotterdam
It involves four rotations per week




29/01/2024In 2023, South Korean ports set a new record for container traffic
The overall volume of goods remained unchanged




29/01/2024Last year, 520 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of Livorno
The value on the drug market would have been around 350 million euros




29/01/2024The new Moby Legacy ferry has arrived in the port of Livorno
From 17 February, the ship will be used on the route between the port of Labrona and Olbia




29/01/2024Attacks on ships continue in the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea regions
Tomorrow a meeting of the Propeller Club Port of Trieste to analyze the impact of the crisis on the ports of Trieste and Monfalcone




26/01/2024Honorary degree to Emanuele Grimaldi
The academic title was conferred by the Aries International Maritime Research Institute




26/01/2024For the first time, a Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile was fired at a U.S. warship
The bomb was shot down by the destroyer "USS Carney"




26/01/2024The full impact of the increase in transport costs caused by geopolitical crises will manifest itself within a year
UNCTAD stresses the urgent need for rapid adaptations by the shipping sector and strong international cooperation




26/01/2024Fatal accident at the Canal Port of Cagliari
A worker was killed during the unloading of goods from a ro-ro ship




26/01/2024New intermodal service between the terminals of Foggia Incoronata and Padova Interporto
It is operated by CFI on behalf of the Austrian LKW Walter




26/01/2024Sharp reduction in bunker supplies in the port of Rotterdam
Decrease of -6.7% attributed to the lower number of ships docked and cheaper prices in Singapore




25/01/2024Cargo traffic in the port of Taranto is stable in 2023
Growth of +2.1% was recorded in the fourth quarter




25/01/2024Confartigianato, 8.8 billion damages for Italian foreign trade between November and today due to the crisis in the Red Sea
Lost €95 million a day




25/01/2024New train service for the transport of cars between Pontecagnano (Salerno) and Gioia Tauro
It was activated by Automar




25/01/2024ESC, ECASBA, ESPO, FEPORT and WSC suggest how the EU Customs Code should be reformed
Seven priority issues have been identified




25/01/2024Ferrotramviaria establishes a company for the rail freight segment
Further growth is expected in this area




25/01/2024New organizational chart of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Implemented a reorganization plan




25/01/2024The delivery of the Sun Princess cruise ship built in Monfalcone has been postponed
Princess Cruises cancels inaugural cruise




24/01/2024The US-based DTN sells its maritime business to the Swiss ABB
They are IT solutions for the optimization of ship routes based on weather and sea conditions




24/01/2024HMM has taken delivery of the first of 12 new 13,000 TEU container ships
It was built by HHI




24/01/2024In 2023, cargo traffic in the port of Trieste decreased by -3.4%
Slight growth (+0.5%) in the second quarter. In Monfalcone, an annual decrease of -0.4% was recorded




24/01/2024From April, Corsica Sardinia Ferries ships will also call at the French port of Sète
Departures to the Balearic Islands and from July to Corsica




24/01/2024What could be the ideal new partner of THE Alliance? Plausibly the MSC
Hapag-Lloyd, HMM, ONE and Yang Ming reassure customers




24/01/2024TX Logistik increases the frequency of intermodal services between Germany and Italy
New departures on the Lübeck-Verona and Lübeck-Segrate lines




23/01/2024Red Sea crisis, Intercargo stresses the importance of ensuring the safety of seafarers
Repeated attacks on merchant ships in the region condemned




23/01/2024The new ro-ro line between the ports of Trieste and Damietta will start in the autumn
Initially, the frequency will be weekly




23/01/2024A meeting at MIT to take stock of the impact of the crisis in the Red Sea
Rixi: Environmental and socio-economic pressures require immediate action




23/01/2024ICS, the performance of the vast majority of flag states continues to be positive
Platten: Some continue to record a large number of negative performance indicators




23/01/2024Port of Barcelona, agreement to reduce water supply to cruise ships
Due to the drought, it will only be disbursed to ships that prove they have no alternative




23/01/2024Assagenti La Spezia, the next presidency of Confindustria should pay attention to the maritime sector
Bucchioni: The debate on the inseparable relationship between the sea and industry, which is of vital importance for the country, must be pursued decisively




23/01/2024Filt, Fit and Uilt protest against the reduction of sick pay for the seafarers' sector
On Thursday, a joint protest will be held at the Prefecture of Genoa




23/01/2024Another nine million to finance the construction of the new freight railway station in the port of La Spezia
The SWIFTRAIL project is funded




23/01/2024Fincantieri will build two more hybrid units for offshore wind
Options exercised by the Windward Offshore consortium




23/01/2024ONE restructures the weekly service that connected the Adriatic ports with the Eastern Mediterranean
Stopovers in Egypt maintained. Cancelled the touches in Trieste




22/01/2024Asso Interporto Gela celebrates its twentieth anniversary
An international sailing regatta is scheduled to celebrate the anniversary




22/01/2024Hapag-Lloyd will buy British trucking company ATL Haulage Contractors
It has a fleet of 120 trucks and 250 trailers




22/01/2024The ideal partner to replace Hapag-Lloyd in THE Alliance? La Wan Hai Lines
This was stated by the former president of Yang Ming




22/01/2024Italy and Egypt sign an agreement for a maritime line between Trieste and Damietta
Tajani: new investment opportunities in Egypt for the Italian supply chain, in particular for the agri-food and textile sectors




22/01/2024CMA CGM modifies the rotation of the NEMO service to avoid the Suez Canal
The ships will circumnavigate Africa




22/01/2024New ferry terminal in Zanzibar
Zanzibar Ports Corporation has signed an agreement with an international consortium of Dutch and Tanzanian companies




22/01/2024The number of abandoned ships and their crews is increasing
The ITF reported a growth of +10.9% in 2023 with 132 cases reported




22/01/2024An EU military mission to protect maritime traffic transiting the Red Sea is in embryo
Ferrara (Unimpresa): the effects of the crisis are not a red alert for now, but it is necessary to move in advance and not wait for the course of events




22/01/2024Jason Liberty (Royal Caribbean) is the new president of the Cruise Lines International Association
He takes over from Vago. In 2023, cruise traffic was 31.5 million passengers




22/01/2024Last year, the goods handled by the port of Marseille Fos decreased by -7%
Miscellaneous cargo and solid bulk are down. Stable liquid loads




19/01/2024The share of grain cargoes that bypass the Suez Canal due to the crisis in the Red Sea is substantial
In the last two weeks, the decline has been almost -40%




19/01/2024MSC will build a new headquarters for Germany in Hamburg
It will be built in the HafenCity area




19/01/2024CEVA (CMA CGM Group) will buy the British logistics company Wincanton
A transaction worth a total of £566.9 million is expected




19/01/2024The U.S. House urges ABB to clarify its relationship with Chinese crane manufacturer ZPMC
Investigation into the vulnerability of the Swiss company's equipment installed on Chinese cranes in service on US docks




19/01/2024Global Infrastructure Partners in talks to acquire a 49% stake in Malaysian port group MMC Ports
Possible transaction worth $3.1 billion




19/01/2024GNV launches a recruiting campaign for 500 new resources
A series of open days has been scheduled




19/01/2024Record cruise traffic is expected in Sardinian ports this year
The forecast is for more than 260 ships for a total of at least 650 thousand passengers




19/01/2024In 2023, Russian ports handled record cargo traffic
Marked increase in agricultural products. Decline in the fourth quarter




18/01/2024Alta Signa activates a European division for the marine insurance segment
It is based in Genoa and led by Francesco Dubbioso




18/01/2024SEA Europe welcomes the EU Parliament's endorsement of the Global European Port Strategy
The association calls for measures to strengthen the resilience and safeguard of the European shipbuilding industry




18/01/2024The services of Gemini Cooperation (Maersk/Hapag-Lloyd) will call at four Italian ports
Genoa is included in four lines, while Livorno, Vado Ligure and Trieste will be touched by a service




18/01/2024The American protectionism of the Jones Act is a wound to the U.S. economy and security
This is supported by an analysis by the Cato Institute




18/01/2024After a new missile hit a ship, U.S. forces hit launch bases in Yemen
IEA: 10% of maritime oil trade and 8% of LNG at risk




18/01/2024Leonardo Massa appointed vice president Southern Europe of MSC Cruises
It oversees the markets of Italy, France, Spain and Portugal




18/01/2024Financed the expansion of the LPG fleet in Carboflotta
A group of Italian banks has granted a $55 million credit line




18/01/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by +22.6%
For the year as a whole, there was a decline of -12.2%




17/01/2024A new maritime station has been opened in the Croatian port of Vela Luka
Investment of €14.8 million




17/01/2024CMA CGM updates the Italy - Malta - Algeria service
Including stopovers at the port of Civitavecchia




17/01/2024The EU Parliament has approved the motion for a resolution to build a comprehensive European port strategy
Ryckbost (ESPO): It's a strong document and it comes at the right time




17/01/2024The frequency of the Bologna Interporto-Zeebrugge intermodal connection has been increased
You operate six pairs of trains per week




17/01/2024Santi (Federagenti) criticizes the Italian government for its indifference to the crisis in the Red Sea
It is anachronistic to look at what is happening in the world as if it were a perfect and unexpected storm




17/01/2024The Association of European Ports is concerned about the reduction in maritime traffic in the Red Sea
D'Agostino: The situation is difficult and unpredictable




17/01/2024Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd enter into a partnership that will become operational in February 2025
The launch immediately after the dissolution of the Danish company's 2M alliance with MSC. At the end of next January, the German carrier will leave THE Alliance




17/01/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.3%
For the full year, a decline of -12.9% was recorded




17/01/2024Ocean Network Express orders the construction of 12 13,000 TEU container ships
Orders to the Chinese shipyards Jiangnan Shipyard and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding




16/01/2024CMA CGM modifies the rotation of the Italy - France - Algeria - Turkey service
Four 1,700 TEU ships are deployed on the route




16/01/2024Hannibal increases departures on the Melzo-Rotterdam railway line
From next month, there will be 15 weekly rotations




16/01/2024International Maritime Bureau, in 2023 there were 120 acts of piracy against ships
Decline in the last quarter of the year




16/01/2024Corsica Sardinia Ferries is looking for staff to board the ferries
The plan is to hire up to 500 people




16/01/2024The partnership between CMA CGM and Air France-KLM in the air cargo segment is dissolved
The decision to withdraw from the agreements as of March 31 has been announced




16/01/2024The Port of Busan sets a new all-time record for container traffic
The South Korean port is confirmed as the seventh container port in the world




16/01/2024Last year, revenues at Evergreen and Wan Hai fell by -55.9% and -61.3%
In the fourth quarter alone, the reduction was -37.2% and -36.4% respectively




15/01/2024The American bulk carrier Gibraltar Eagle, hit by a missile, continued its journey almost unscathed
A further launch from Yemen failed




15/01/2024APM Terminals will build a container terminal in Plaquemines, Louisiana
An investment of about 500 million dollars is planned




15/01/2024Last year, container traffic handled by COSCO Shipping Ports increased by +2.4%
In the October-December period, growth of +8.0% was recorded. Quarterly decline in Vado Ligure




15/01/2024In the Gulf of Aden, a ship was reportedly hit by a missile
Another bomb was shot down in the southern Red Sea




15/01/2024Fratelli Cosulich has ordered its first methanol-powered dual-fuel bunker tanker
It will be taken over at the end of 2025 and deployed in Singapore




15/01/2024In 2023, container traffic in the Port of Hong Kong fell by -14.0%
The Chinese port is set to drop from tenth to twelfth position in the ranking of the world's top container ports




15/01/2024The PSA Group closes 2023 with a new all-time record for container traffic
New peak volumes handled in the Port of Singapore and overseas terminals




15/01/2024The contract assigning EST the management of the new container terminal in Augusta has been signed
By March, the transfer of the container handling activity currently carried out in the port of Catania




12/01/2024Lorenzo Banchero, founder of Banchero & Costa, has passed away
In 2011 he was appointed Cavaliere del Lavoro




12/01/2024In 2023, the Port of Singapore handled a record 39 million TEUs of container traffic
In the last quarter, containers amounted to 10.0 million TEUs (+8.1%). Record fuel supplies




12/01/2024Ports of Sardinia, the 2024-2026 Three-Year Operational Plan has been approved
The electrification of the quays of all the airports is planned




12/01/2024The sharp drop in container traffic through Suez will not have a noticeable impact on world trade or inflation
This is supported by the German Kiel Institute




12/01/2024In 2023, Fermerci grew by 250%
The association will be present in October at the Green Logistic Expo in Padua




12/01/2024The Strategic Planning Document of the Strait Ports System has been approved
The procedures for the drafting of the PRPs of Milazzo, Villa San Giovanni, Reggio Calabria and Saline have been initiated




12/01/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, cargo traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -6.1%
For the full year, 22.27 million tonnes (-4.2%) were handled




12/01/2024American and British forces attacked Houthi bases to restore the security of maritime traffic in the Red Sea
Comparison of Suez Canal Authority - CMA CGM




11/01/2024The proposed changes to the EU directive on truck weights and dimensions are disastrous for rail transport
Mazzola (CER): will cause a modal shift from rail to road




11/01/2024MSC Cruises expects to set a new record for passenger traffic in Italian ports in 2024
Growth of +5% is expected




11/01/2024Eukor's PCTC fleet also leaves the Red Sea route
Gunmen seize a ship in the Gulf of Oman




11/01/2024China's Wah Kwong has bought Genoa's Crystal Pool
The acquisition strengthens the Hong Kong-based company's presence in Europe




11/01/2024The EU finances the upgrading of Romania's sea and river ports
Funds of 126 million euros to cope with the increase in traffic caused by the Russia-Ukraine war




11/01/2024The Chinese group COSCO enters the warehouse logistics sector in Italy
The COSCOS joint venture with Fratelli Cosulich has acquired Trasgo




11/01/2024The project for the track that will connect the port of Augusta to the RFI network is being approved
Investment of approximately €110 million with PNRR funds




10/01/2024The European Shippers Council calls for the restoration of international maritime law in the Red Sea
The lack of route security exacerbates inflationary pressures




10/01/2024Polish shipowners have joined the European Shipowners' Association
They are represented by the Polish Shipping Association




10/01/2024New intermodal service Bari-Verona
It will be inaugurated on January 15 by GTS




10/01/2024DP World has been entrusted with the development of port and intermodal infrastructure in the Indian state of Gujarat
Investments of three billion dollars are planned




10/01/2024In the last quarter of 2023, traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge fell by -3.8%
For the full year, the decline was -5.5%




10/01/2024The Messina company takes delivery of a fourth full container ship
The "Jolly Giada" will initially be used in the Mediterranean, Red Sea, East Africa and South Africa service




10/01/2024Record traffic of cruises and ferries in the port of Genoa
Last year, more than four million people landed at the docks managed by Maritime Stations (+24.3%)




10/01/2024COSCO expects to close 2023 with a -78.4% decrease in the value of net profit
An operating profit of about 36.64 billion yuan (-78.5%) is expected




10/01/2024New missile launches against ships as the Suez Canal Authority tries to convince shipowners to restore transits in the Egyptian canal
Last night, 18 drones, two anti-ship cruise missiles and an anti-ship ballistic missile were shot down




09/01/2024Genoa will host the "World Marine Aids to Navigation Day 2024"
The IALA association event will be held in July




09/01/2024Nippon Express Holdings has completed the acquisition of its cargo partner
The transaction will complement NX's logistics infrastructure in Central and Eastern Europe




09/01/2024Construction of a photovoltaic plant has started at the Grimaldi Group's terminal in Valencia
It will generate about 11% of the Spanish port's electricity consumption




09/01/2024The new association of maritime agents and brokers of the Veneto region was born
Assoagenti Veneto and AAMM have merged into Asamar Veneto




09/01/2024In 2023, Yang Ming's revenues decreased by -62.6%
In the fourth quarter alone, the decline was -45.2%




09/01/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, OOCL's revenues decreased by -49.0%
The volumes of containerized cargo transported by the fleet increased by +7.2%




09/01/2024AD Ports will operate the maritime stations of the Egyptian ports of Hurghada, Safaga and Sharm El Sheikh
Signed a 15-year contract with the Red Sea Port Authority




09/01/2024In Spain, the third call for maritime eco-incentives is launched
Twenty million euros to promote the motorways of the sea




08/01/2024New Adriatic-Turkey service of CMA CGM
It was created with the merger of the Adrinaf and TMX 3 lines




08/01/2024Stena RoRo has ordered an "E-Flexer" class ro-pax ship from China's CMI Jinling (Weihai)
The ship will be chartered by Corsica Linea




08/01/2024ZIM alone on the route connecting France and Italy with Israel
The change follows the decision of China's COSCO not to call at Israeli ports




08/01/2024Slight annual decrease in acts of piracy and brigandage against ships
At the end of 2023, the extension of the conflict between Israel and Hamas to the Red Sea region was joined by the resurgence of Somali piracy




08/01/2024Kombiverkehr increases the frequency of the intermodal service connecting Munich and Trieste with Greece and Turkey
Do five rotations per week




08/01/2024The Maersk Group signs agreements in India in the fields of logistics and energy
The Danish company will help support the growth of trade in the state of Tamil Nadu




05/01/2024FerCargo calls for support for rail freight companies
Legnani: reduce the cost of train paths and finance the installation of the ERTMS on-board subsystem on locomotives




05/01/2024Maersk confirms the decision to suspend the transits of its ships in the Red Sea
The company warns customers that the risk situation in the area is likely to continue




05/01/2024Ship management company formed by Synergy and Wisdom Marine
It will be headquartered in Singapore and operational offices in Taiwan and India




04/01/2024Karin Orsel is the first female president of the European Shipowners' Association
Vice-President of ECSA is Mikki Koskinen




04/01/2024Fincantieri has obtained the Gender Equality Certification
Sale: an important milestone that encourages us to continue working in the right direction




04/01/2024The port of Gioia Tauro has set a new all-time record for container traffic
The previous peak recorded in 2008 was exceeded by more than 81 thousand TEUs




04/01/2024ONE will inaugurate an India/Pakistan/Middle East - Mediterranean service via the Cape of Good Hope
The line will be activated at the end of the month




04/01/2024United Nations Security Council, unanimous condemnation of Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea
The Russian ambassador manifests "the most serious doubts" about the "international maritime coalition" "largely made up of US warships" and the "legitimacy of its actions."




03/01/2024Record cruise traffic in the port of Heraklion
Further growth is expected in 2024




03/01/2024Financing of €6.2 million for the ports of Brindisi and Bari
Development of logistics for the agri-food, fisheries and aquaculture, forestry, floriculture and nursery sectors




03/01/2024APM Terminals will build a new container terminal in Chittagong
PPP Agreement. The landing will have a quay of 450 linear meters




03/01/2024New missile launches against ships in the Red Sea
No damage to naval units in the region




02/01/2024THE Alliance directs its ships to the Cape of Good Hope to avoid the Red Sea
Like those of Hapag-Lloyd, the ships of HMM, ONE and Yang Ming will circumnavigate Africa




02/01/2024Maersk Line suspends the transit of its ships through the Red Sea
The container ships will follow the route that circumnavigates Africa




02/01/2024Noatum (AD Ports group) acquires APM Terminals Castellón
The terminal of the Spanish port has a container traffic capacity of 250 thousand TEUs




02/01/2024Hapag-Lloyd's ships will not pass through the Suez Canal
The German company decides to divert them to the Cape of Good Hope




02/01/2024Inchcape Shipping Services acquires a majority stake in Egypt's Leth Suez
Otto Jervell will retain his position as Chief Executive Officer




02/01/2024Ethiopia signs an agreement with Somaliland to secure access to the sea
A general strengthening of cooperation in the fields of security and the economy is envisaged




02/01/2024Last November, Chinese ports handled record cargo volumes for this month
Container traffic at seaports amounted to 23.5 million TEUs (+3.3%)




02/01/2024Double attack on the container ship Maersk Hangzhou on the last weekend of 2023
Hit by a missile, it was then assaulted by armed men on four boats. U.S. Navy intervention




02/01/2024MSC is said to be in the process of acquiring 50% of the BEST container terminal at the Port of Barcelona
The agreement with Hutchison Port Holdings is forthcoming
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Rome
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Cruise passengers down by -11%
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Rome
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Brussels
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Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships
Taipei/Keelung
Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue
Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine
Rome
Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders
Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.
Zagreb
Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers
MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast
Geneva
Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York
Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Athens
Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%
Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona
Ancona
Research presented on the potential of the Marche port
HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024
Seoul
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%
AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America
Kongens Lyngby/Madrid
Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company
HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di
Hamburg
The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees
Leghorn
Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep
Lugano
The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%
Algeciras/Valencia
The negative trend continued last month
Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing
Rome
Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83
Naples
Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector
The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea
Rome
The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January
Los Angeles
Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%
Leghorn
Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%
Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana
Ancona
Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West
Genoa
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%
Podgorica
Passengers increased by +16.1%
Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group
Rome
Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India
Naples
On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"
One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal
The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara
The Spice
Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra
Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"
Genoa
It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa
Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker
Genoa
It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%
Nola
Road freight traffic stable
MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
Barcelona
It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months
In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore/HongKong
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%
The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa
Genoa
It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons
Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth
Long Beach
In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)
Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons
Rome
Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system
Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt
Marseille
Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria
Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector
Rome
Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024
Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened
Singapore
It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs
Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari
D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector
Rome
Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System
UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
Milan
The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949
New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
London/Milan
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Valencia
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)
Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express
Milan
The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services
Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck
Genoa
Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari
This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary
Genoa
A series of celebratory events are planned
MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip
Hamburg
The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels
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
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits
(Türkiye Today)
Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy
(The News International, Pakistan)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published
Venice
The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units
Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels
Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo
Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Reykjavik
Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year
Singapore
Revenues up +8.8%
Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%
AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire
The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions
Rome
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed
Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua
The Spice
The frequency is weekly
CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia
Beirut
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports
Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Monk
Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%
Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Immediate strike by workers in the sector
The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly
The Spice
Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices
Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%
DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits
Hedehouse
Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%
Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera
Venice
25-year contract
Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January
Ravenna
Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved
Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January
Joy Taurus
347,917 TEUs were handled
The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti
Rome
The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association
Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships
Hamburg
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.
ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market
Singapore/Seoul
Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US
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