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February 2024




29/02/2024Funds for one billion from the EU for infrastructure projects for alternative fuels
Resources for proposals related to air, sea, river and road transport




29/02/2024Grimaldi boosts the capacity of the ro-pax service between the ports of Brindisi and Igoumenitsa
Entry of "Europlaink", ship which can carry 930 passengers and 3,900 linear metres of rolling stock




29/02/2024Customs brokers are wondering about the risks and opportunities introduced by the EU Regulation on the import of goods produced with high greenhouse gas emissions
Armella: It is possible to incur administrative penalties that have a significant economic entity




29/02/2024CMA CGM completes the acquisition of Bolloré Logistics
Transaction worth €4.85 billion




29/02/2024Acquisition of Yusen Logistics in logistics serving the UK e-commerce market
Neol Topco holding company acquired




29/02/2024CMA CGM announces the resumption of transits of its ships in the Southern Red Sea
However, the decision to take the route will be made on a case-by-case basis




28/02/2024Provisional agreement of the Parliament and the Council of the EU to amend the directives on flag state requirements and SGP activities
The formal adoption of the legislative acts is expected in the autumn




28/02/2024Jumbo Shipping and SAL Heavy Lift extend their collaboration to the American Intermarine
The JSI Alliance joint venture will have a fleet of 50 vessels




28/02/2024The German frigate Hessen shot down two drones in the Red Sea
The ship is used as part of the Aspides mission




28/02/2024Port of Ancona, awarded the integrated contract for the electrification of the quays
Detailed design and works for 4.3 million euros




28/02/2024ALIS signs an agreement with Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena
The aim is to meet the financial and advisory needs of member companies




28/02/2024The Italian logistics group Codognotto opens an office in Dubai
It will become the company's central hub for the Middle East




28/02/2024Decrease in annual cargo traffic in the ports of La Spezia and Carrara
Agreement to promote digital integration between the Port Community System of the two airports and the technological systems of the companies of the FS Logistics Hub




28/02/2024In the second half of 2023, cargo traffic in Tuscan ports decreased by -1.2%
In Livorno, cargoes fell by -6.7%. Increases of +32.6% in Piombino and +4.5% on the Island of Elba




28/02/2024The French Walden Group makes two acquisitions in Italy
The pharmaceutical logistics company bought XCM Healthcare and UnitEX




27/02/2024In the second quarter of 2023, cargo traffic in EU ports fell by -5.9%
Only rolling stock is growing. Landings decreased overall by -6.2% and shipments by -5.4%




27/02/2024In 2023, cruise group Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported record revenues
More than 2.7 million (+63.3%) passengers were accommodated on board the ships




27/02/2024The concession contract for the Baker Hughes plant in Corigliano Calabro has been signed
The American company is present in Italy with eight sites specialized in the production of turbomachinery for the industrial and energy markets




27/02/2024In 2023, MPC Container Ships' net profit fell by -25.3%
In the fourth quarter, revenues decreased by -5.7%




27/02/2024In 2023, cargo traffic at the Port of Hamburg decreased by -4.7%
In the fourth quarter of the year alone, the decline was -1%




27/02/2024The OCEAN Alliance partners renew their agreement by extending it to March 31, 2032
They operate a fleet of container ships with a capacity of 8.4 million TEUs




27/02/2024The Superior Council of Public Works approves the technical adaptation of the PRP in Augsburg
Di Sarcina: the operation will allow a much better management of the operational areas of the port




26/02/2024Christened the fifth full container ship to join the fleet of the Genoese Messina
Built in 2010, the "Jolly Clivia" has a capacity of 4,400 TEUs




26/02/2024The Port Authority of the Central and Northern Adriatic will build the dam for the regasification terminal off the coast of Ravenna
It will be about 900 meters long




26/02/2024In 2023, Regional Container Lines' revenues decreased by -49.0%
The volumes of goods transported by the fleet of container carriers are stable




26/02/2024SILT (Finsea Group) has opened operational offices in Vado Ligure and Trieste
The transport company owns a fleet of more than 50 owned vehicles




26/02/2024Call for tenders for the electrification of the first lot of the Levante quay of the port of Gioia Tauro
The basic amount of the tender is over 14.5 million euros




26/02/2024Beijing: The accusation that Chinese cranes pose safety risks is completely unfounded
The AAPA applauds Washington's decision to develop domestic production capacity for port equipment




26/02/2024The Port Authority of Venice confirms that the VTP concession will expire on 31 May 2026
The port authority rejects the latest proposal for an Economic and Financial Plan presented by the company as "it is not admissible or conducive to the rebalancing of the concession"




26/02/2024Notice to collect expressions of interest for the areas of the shipbuilding hub in Cagliari
The concession may not exceed 40 years




23/02/2024CMA CGM is back at a loss after 15 consecutive quarters of earnings
In the fourth quarter of last year, revenues decreased by -37.4%




23/02/2024The European Commission authorizes CMA CGM to acquire Bolloré Logistics
Set up the sale of all the logistics company's assets in Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint-Martin and French Guiana




23/02/2024The new law on the invoicing of demurrage costs has been promulgated in the USA
Most of the provisions will come into force on 26 May




23/02/2024Brussels inquiry into aid for territorial continuity granted to Corsica Linea and La Méridionale
France has notified the granting of compensation of €853.6 million for the period 2023-2030




23/02/2024Sharp decline in intermodal transport handled by Kombiverkehr
The German company fears that the current difficult market situation will persist for a long time. There is also concern about the outcome of European policies for combined transport




23/02/2024Bureau Veritas' Marine & Offshore division closes 2023 with record performance
In the business segment, revenues amounted to €455.7 million (+8.9%)




22/02/2024Today in Rome the conference celebrating the 30th anniversary of Law 84/94
He established the Port Authorities and the General Command of the Port Authorities - Coast Guard




22/02/2024Confrontation between the Suez Canal Authority and the top management of the Genoese company Messina
Rabie: appreciation for the growing number of ships of the Italian carrier crossing the channel




22/02/2024The European Parliament gives the first green light to the reform of the EU Customs Code
Appreciation of ECSA, ECASBA, ESC, ESPO, FEPORT and WSC, recalling the issues still to be addressed




22/02/2024The port of Palermo has reached a new all-time record for annual cargo traffic
Cargo volumes are also growing in Termini Imerese and Trapani. Drop off at Porto Empedocle




22/02/2024Flattening of G20 nations' import-export growth in the latter part of 2023
Trade in services increased slightly




22/02/2024In 2023, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports fell by -17.7%
There was a slight increase (+1.2%) in loads to and from Italy




22/02/2024Interports, with the privatization of managers and areas, are at the center of the discussion in the Chamber of Deputies
Frijia (FDI): With this law, we are overcoming a discipline that dates back more than 30 years. Ghio (Pd): new sell-off of our heritage and fundamental structures for the country




21/02/2024Biden signs a bill to increase the cybersecurity of U.S. ships, ports, and coastal facilities
More than $20 billion will be used to replace cranes made in China. Crane production in the United States is expected to resume after 30 years




21/02/2024On Friday in Livorno there will be a conference on the relaunch of the Tuscan Simplified Logistics Zone
It is organized by the Port System Authority of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea




21/02/2024On March 26 and 27, the eighth edition of "Shipping, Forwarding&Logistics meet Industry" will be held in Milan
The theme of the event is "The possible futures of production and logistics in Italy"




21/02/2024Fincantieri has signed an agreement with EDGE to establish a production base for military vessels in the United Arab Emirates
51% of the joint venture will be held by the Middle Eastern group, while the Italian company will have the management direction




21/02/2024Intermodal traffic at the Bologna Interport is down sharply in 2023
1.7 million trucks (-10.6%) and 3,391 trains (-33.2%) passed




20/02/2024The Italian tourist port suffers from the absence of specific regulations
Today in Rome of the States General of the sector organized by ASSONAT in collaboration with Assonautica Italiana




20/02/2024In 2023, the value of Russian exports of non-energy goods decreased by -23%
Overall, exports fell by -28.3%, while imports grew by +11.7%




20/02/2024Port of Gioia Tauro, altered controls to favor the 'Ndrangheta in drug trafficking
A criminal association made up of customs officials, the manager of a shipping company, dockers and representatives of the main gangs has been dismantled




20/02/2024Danish shipowners complain that removing the tax exemption for seafarers in the DIS register would be madness
A committee of experts estimated that the number of seafarers would be significantly reduced, but without any impact on the national economy




20/02/2024GNV strengthens the functionality of its fleet service center
Implemented Everbridge's Mass Notification Suite solution




20/02/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, cargo traffic in the Port of Rotterdam decreased by -6.4%
Annual decrease of -6.1% with a reduction in the volumes of both miscellaneous and bulk goods




20/02/2024In 2023, the revenues of the terminal operator HHLA group decreased by -8.3%
Decline of -12.0% in the fourth quarter of the year




19/02/2024A new viaduct improves road accessibility to the Vado Ligure container platform
It has two opposite turns and variable gradients to overcome the railway below




19/02/2024AIDA Cruises announces a modernization program for the three "Sphinx" class ships
The works will be carried out in 2025 and 2026




19/02/2024Turkon Line will operate a scheduled service between Turkey and the northern Red Sea
It will make stops in Mersin, Iskenderun, Aqaba and Jeddah




19/02/2024The Council of the EU has launched the mission to protect ships transiting the Red Sea
Operation Aspides will coordinate with EuNavFor Atlanta




19/02/2024The shipping industry is calling for the release of the crew of the Galaxy Leader kidnapped by the Houthis
They are innocent victims of the ongoing aggression against global shipping




19/02/2024Metrans gains full control of the Croatian railway company Adria Rail
The remaining 49% of the share capital has been acquired




19/02/2024MoU between Austal and Gotlandsbolaget for the development of an innovative hydrogen-powered ferry
Equipped with a multi-fuel propulsion system with gas turbines, it will be able to carry 1,450 passengers




19/02/2024Germany's BGL welcomes Italy's decision to call for infringement proceedings against Austria
To remove the transit limits imposed on road transport on the Brenner corridor - the association pointed out - the path of politics has failed




19/02/2024In the Gulf of Aden, a bulk carrier was hit by missiles
The ship was abandoned by the crew




16/02/2024BIMCO, ICS, Bangladesh, India, Norway and Pakistan are calling for clarity on ship recycling rules
Request to the IMO MEPC for clarifications and guarantees that those who operate in compliance with the Hong Kong Convention will not be sanctioned for violations of the Basel Convention




16/02/2024Conference on the import innovations introduced with the European CBAM regulation
Organized by Assosped Venezia and Anasped, it will be held on February 28 in Marghera




16/02/2024A bulk carrier targeted by missiles in the Gulf of Aden
No damage to either the crew or the vessel




16/02/2024Fire in the night in the port of Ancona
Flames in three warehouses




16/02/2024In the last quarter of 2023, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports fell by -8.9%
For the full year, an increase of +2.3%. Cruise passengers up +554.4%




16/02/2024Last month, container traffic in the Port of Hong Kong grew by +19.1%
First double-digit increase since January 2018




16/02/2024Thanks to the increase in freight rates, the monthly turnover of Evergreen and Yang Ming is growing again
In January, Wan Hai Lines' revenues fell by -2.6%




16/02/2024Order to Vard for the design and construction of a Service Operation Vessel
Fincantieri completes the acquisition of Remazel Engineering




16/02/2024EU colegislators agree tougher measures to punish illegal discharges of ships
Inclusion among pollutants of wastewater, solid waste, and scrubber residues




15/02/2024Royal Caribbean orders the seventh cruise ship of the "Oasis" class at Chantiers del l'Atlantique
Delivery is scheduled for 2028




15/02/2024The Board of Directors of the Strait of Messina company approves the designer's report on the final design of the bridge
Work will start next summer and in 2032 the work will be opened to road and rail traffic




15/02/2024In 2023, container rental company Textainer's revenue fell by -4.9%
In the fourth quarter, the decline was -6.0%




15/02/2024Container traffic at the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Singapore grew in January
For the first time, Singapore's ship register exceeds 100 million gross tons




15/02/2024In January, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -6.2%
Dry cargoes down by -5.8% and liquid cargoes by -6.5%




15/02/2024Rixi: green light for the return of Italian ships to Israeli ports
Activities in Ashdod and Eliat are resuming, in addition to those in Haifa already operational




15/02/2024The Hamburg Senate has approved MSC's entry into HHLA's capital
The shareholding of a leading maritime carrier - underlines the executive - represents an added value for the terminal operator and for the port




15/02/2024In 2023, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal reached a new all-time high
Growth slowed in the second half of the year. With the crisis in the Red Sea, in December there was the first drop in transits after 32 months of increase




14/02/2024In the port of Ortona, work has begun on the consolidation of the Riva quay
Intervention worth €8.6 million




14/02/2024The Swiss Federal Council plans to extend the heavy vehicle charge to electric trucks
The aim is for it to continue to cover the costs caused by road transport and to promote the transport of goods by rail




14/02/2024Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Sun Princess to Princess Cruises
A delay in the work again led to the cancellation of a maiden voyage




14/02/2024Rixi, the extension of Article 199 funds for port work has been confirmed
A step forward - underlined the deputy minister - to avoid employment crises




14/02/2024This year, Venice is expected to see a +9% growth in cruise traffic
In August, the inauguration of the Fusina terminal




14/02/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, HMM's revenues fell by -47.2% and in the full year by -54.8%
Slight annual growth in containers transported by the fleet




14/02/2024In 2023, Danaos Corporation's revenues decreased by -2.0%
Net profit up +3.1%




14/02/2024Carnival orders a new cruise ship of 180,000 GRT from Meyer Werft
It is the first order for a new construction issued by the American group in the last five years




13/02/2024The British antitrust advises the London government not to renew the validity of the CBER regulation for containerized shipping
Parker (BIFA): We are confident that this decision will create an appropriate balance between the shipping companies




13/02/2024Filt, Fit and Uilt, recognize the rights of port workers or it will be a strike
It is unthinkable - they denounce - that the counterparts do not want to recognize an adequate recovery of the purchasing power of wages




13/02/2024MSC ready to acquire the Wärtsilä plant in Trieste
The unions are waiting for clarification from tomorrow's meeting at the Ministry of Enterprise




13/02/2024Last year, intermodal shipments operated by Hupac fell by -11.7%
Increased frequency on the Benelux-Italy corridor with additional departures between Zeebrugge and Novara and Busto Arsizio. New Zeebrugge-Piacenza service




13/02/2024Uiltrasporti, the problems of the railways will not be solved by the privatization of the FSI group
Tarlazzi and Napoleoni underline that more safety and attention to work are needed




13/02/2024In 2023, cargo traffic in Croatia's ports fell by -1.7%
Annual record of containers with a marked acceleration (+30.6%) in the fourth quarter




12/02/2024Tender for a property intended for health and work prevention activities in the port of Gioia Tauro
The two-storey building will have an area of 2,690 square metres




12/02/2024Annual cargo traffic down in the Sicilian ports of Augusta and Catania
Decreases of -1.8% and -3.5% respectively were recorded




12/02/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, cargo traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -11.9%
Historical record for annual cruise passenger traffic




12/02/2024BIMCO is working on the definition of a standard contract for the transport and installation of offshore wind turbines
Possible introduction of specific provisions for the American market




12/02/2024A bulk carrier hit by two missiles while passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait was slightly damaged
Analysis of the impact of the crisis in the Red Sea on African nations. Egypt and Djibouti are the main victims




12/02/2024On 22 February in Rome, the celebratory conference "1994-2024: 30 years together in ports"
Thirty years since Law No. 84 of 28 January 1994




12/02/2024On Wednesday in the Chamber of Deputies, the proposals on the work of the port companies' associations
To include some of the tasks of port workers in the "strenuous work" and to restart the process for the fund for the early retirement of port workers




09/02/2024CLdN acquires the Dutch Broekman Distriport
The company operates a terminal in the Port of Rotterdam




09/02/2024Record annual revenues for Denmark's DFDS
Decrease in rolling stock transported by the fleet. Passenger growth




09/02/2024The campaign of assemblies has started in the ports after the breakdown of negotiations for the renewal of the contract
The demand is for economic increases and greater security




09/02/2024The tender for the design of the dredging for access to the Venice Maritime Station has been awarded
The activity will be carried out by the joint venture formed by PROGER AQUA - Consorzio Stabile and HMR Ambiente




09/02/2024The Port Community System of Tuscany extended to the port systems of Sardinia and Campania
The Tuscan Port Community System adopted by the PSAs of the two regions




09/02/2024Maersk's greenhouse gas emission reduction targets validated by SBTi
Next month, the WSC will submit a proposal to the IMO's MEPC to close the price gap between fossil and green fuels




09/02/2024CMA CGM will add stopovers at Tanger Med to the service connecting the Western Mediterranean to the Caribbean
At the end of March, a ninth ship was placed on the route




09/02/2024The antitrust of French Polynesia makes the acquisition of Bolloré Logistics by CMA CGM conditional on the disposal of assets
The maritime operations carried out by Bolloré Logistics Polynésie to and from the overseas community will have to be sold




08/02/2024LDA's new ro-ro vessels leased to Airbus will be equipped with six rotor sails
Agreement with Finland's Norsepower




08/02/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, cargo traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -10.1%
Stable miscellaneous goods. Bulk flexing




08/02/2024The expansion of the second car terminal of the port of Piraeus has been completed
Investment of 20 million euros




08/02/2024Discussion in the prefecture in Naples on the problems of maritime work
Among the issues, the unions denounced the reduction in sick pay




08/02/2024Container traffic at HPH Trust's terminals fell by -6.3% last year
Growth of +2.7% was recorded in the second half of the year




08/02/2024Maersk closes the latter part of 2023 with a loss after 15 quarters of profits
Clerc: Despite the temporary current market improvement brought about by the crisis in the Red Sea, oversupply will have an impact on our results in 2024




07/02/2024Boluda buys Gibraltar-based towing company Resolve Salvage and Fire
It was sold by the American Resolve Marine




07/02/2024The WSC urges the EU Commission to set out a clear plan regarding rules and investments for the decarbonisation of shipping
The association confirms the importance of an agreement in the IMO




07/02/2024Costamare ends 2023 with record revenues
Net profit down -31.3%




07/02/2024Fernando Bertoni is the new CEO of Fagioli
Appointment with immediate effect conferred by the Board of Directors




07/02/2024Yara Marine Technologies has been acquired by Okapi Supply Trading Advisory
The Norwegian company develops technologies to reduce emissions from the maritime sector




07/02/2024Employees of the Port Authority of Naples and doctors investigated for the illegal issuance of certificates of fitness to seafarers
Corruption and forgery in public documents




07/02/2024The transfer of control of South Korea's HMM to the Pan Ocean-JKL consortium has faded
Failed negotiations with Korea Ocean Business Corporation and Korea Development Bank




06/02/2024Over a million tons of gravel have been laid for the foundation of the new breakwater in Genoa
More than 1,320 submerged columns have been built to support the breakwater




06/02/2024ECSA, the EU Commission's intention to promote the production of sustainable fuels for shipping is good
Raptis: We see a strong commitment to giving shipping priority access to low- and zero-emission fuels




06/02/2024CargoBeamer will operate a train service between Bari and Domodossola
From the Piedmontese terminal 20 weekly rotations with Kaldenkirchen




06/02/2024The MIT indicates four strategic objectives for the presidents of the PSAs
Investments, job security in ports, digitalisation, anti-corruption and transparency




06/02/2024Partnership of BTG and GPR in the segment of positioning systems for port automation
The goal is to improve the efficiency and safety of container terminals




06/02/2024The U.S.-based Taylor Group has acquired 85% of Italy's CVS Ferrari
The Pagani family's BP will retain 10% of the capital and 5% is owned by sales and marketing director Bertozzi




06/02/2024Cappa (Alsea): restore remote document checks on goods to speed up traffic in ports and airports
Given the shortage of staff, he explains, only physical checks could be reserved for officials on site




06/02/2024Attacks on ships in the southern Red Sea continue
Minor damage to a British-owned vessel




05/02/2024The Genoese shipyard Tankoa Yachts will have a production base in Civitavecchia
Issuance of a concession for a warehouse and 30,000 square meters in the former Privilege area




05/02/2024Campania's ports closed 2023 with a new record in passengers and a -3.5% drop in cargo
There were over 1.7 million cruise passengers (+43.2%)




05/02/2024The works for the protection of the port basin of Piombino have been completed
They cost six million euros




05/02/2024ESPO supports the amendments reinstating the 90-day temporary detention period
It is crucial to ensure the smooth flow of goods through ports




05/02/2024Crisis in the Red Sea, in January the ships transiting the Suez Canal decreased by -36.8%
The value of transit rights has been halved




05/02/2024Last year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -4.0%
Loads to and from Italy fell by -3.8%




05/02/2024SEACOR Holdings sells SEACOR Container Lines to King Ocean
This was followed by the sale of River Transport Holdings to the Ingram Barge Company in the autumn




02/02/2024The list of shipping companies and their reference authorities under the EU ETS has been published
Companies will need to open a shipping operator deposit account




02/02/2024Konecranes, in 2023 sales of port equipment have increased. New orders are down
Percentage changes of +35.0% and -11.3% respectively




02/02/2024After 13 years of growth, the DSV Group's revenue fell by -36.0% in 2023
The volume of air shipments handled decreased by -5.5% and that of sea shipments by -16.2%




01/02/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, Royal Caribbean reported record financial results and passenger numbers for the period
New highs are expected in 2024




01/02/2024In 2023, cargo traffic in Spanish ports fell by -3.3%. Cruise records
Containers amounted to 16,379,280 TEUs (-4.5%)




01/02/2024On 8 February in Genoa the "Workshop on the digitalisation of maritime communications"
It is organized by the DIBRIS of the University of Genoa and the Port Authority of Genoa




01/02/2024ASSONAT, it is wrong to assign the ATECO code for recreational and amusement activities to marinas
Greenhouse: The appropriate code is that of Maritime and Inland Waterway Transport Support Services




01/02/2024Port of Livorno, in April the removal of the pipes preparatory to the widening of the entrance channel will begin
The activity will last seven months




01/02/2024Cargotec announces the partial demerger of Kalmar and its planned listing on Nasdaq Helsinki
In 2023, the group's economic performance grew significantly. Sharp decline in new orders




01/02/2024Last year, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait increased by +5.9%
In the last quarter, growth was +6.4%




01/02/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, ABB's revenues increased by +5.4%
The value of new orders was stable
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IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
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Civitavecchia
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Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
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Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
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DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
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Vienna
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Washington
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Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
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Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
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FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
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Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
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Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.
COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.
Shanghai
Sharp decline in economic performance in the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe markets
For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the miraculous power to gradually eliminate a framework of social injustices.
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Genoa
Falteri: it can become the artery of an economic and social body that has been underdeveloped to date
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Bern
The Swiss company announced a drop in volumes in both domestic and transit traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
In the April-June period, net profit was 122.4 million dollars (+32.4%)
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports hit a new record high in July
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports hit a new record high in July
Beijing
Foreign traffic amounted to 427.6 million tonnes (+6.1%)
South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. and HD Hyundai Mipo Co. to merge
Seoul
The completion of the operation is expected for next December 1st.
Filt Cgil, priority should be given to valorizing AdSP workers rather than assigning positions
Rome
The union denounces the failure to comply with the National Collective Labour Agreement
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Venice
There were 228 thousand cruise passengers (+12.8%)
COSCO Shipping International's revenues increased by 10.3% in the first half of the year.
Hong Kong
Net profit was HK$494.6 million (+26.0%)
G20 nations' merchandise trade showed modest growth in the second quarter
Geneva
The increase in trade in services was more pronounced
South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
Seongnam
Agreements with the US investment firm Cerberus Capital and the Korea Development Bank
MSC World Europa cruise ship crashes off the coast of Ponza
Rome
The Coast Guard reports that the situation on board, where there are 8,585 people, is calm and under control.
MSC World Europa has resumed autonomous sailing
Rome
Electrical problem solved, the cruise ship is headed for the port of Naples
PostEurop warns that from August 29, shipments of goods to the USA could be limited or suspended
Brussels
Last month, Trump eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods.
Chinese oil company OOIL sees growth in its half-year financial results.
Hong Kong
In the first six months of this year, revenues increased by +5.0%
Premier Alliance to split Mediterranean Pendulum 2 service next month
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
Investment firm CVC Capital Partners exits Boluda Maritime Terminals and TTI Algeciras
Schiphol
The two terminal companies manage a total of nine Spanish port terminals
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
Haifa
In the period April-June the average value of freight rates fell by -11.6%
Interferry's Entry/Exit System risks delaying ferry operations at European ports.
Victoria
The system will come into force on October 12th
DFDS closes second quarter with a loss
Copenhagen
In the period April-June 2025 the fleet transported 10.6 million linear meters of rolling stock (-0.4%)
Ammonia and methanol are ready to decarbonize shipping, but some obstacles to their use must be removed.
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
Los Angeles
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 439.2 million dollars (+182.2%)
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 1.8% last month.
Barcelona
202,321 TEUs handled at loading and unloading (+10.4%) and 142,492 TEUs in transit (-8.3%)
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
Hamburg
Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)
Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea
Oslo
Both companies provide data and information for the optimization of containerized maritime transport
In the April-June quarter, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -3.8%
La Goulette
In the first six months of 2025, 13.8 million tonnes were handled (-3.2%)
Port of Koper sets new quarterly records for containers and rolling stock
Ljubljana
In the period April-June, 5.6 million tons of goods were moved (-4.1%)
Port of Los Angeles hits record monthly container traffic
Los Angeles
Over one million TEUs were handled in July (+8.5%)
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Hamburg
Net profit fell by -39.4%
Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues
Taipei
The April-June period closed with a net profit decrease of -62.9%
South Korean company HMM's revenues fell by 1.5% in the second quarter.
Seoul
Trump announces rejection of IMO's shipping decarbonization program
Washington
The proposed framework - it is denounced - is in effect a global carbon tax that affects Americans and is imposed by an irresponsible United Nations organization.
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June, revenues decreased by -26.5% and -8.7% respectively
Cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals grew by 6.0% in the second quarter
Istanbul
In the first six months of 2025, an increase of +16.7% was recorded
In the period April-June, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.0%
Zagreb
Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%
Container traffic at US ports is expected to plummet in the second half of this year.
Washington/Long Beach
In July, the Port of Long Beach handled 944,000 TEUs (+7.0%)
ThyssenKrupp shareholders approve spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
Eat
The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
Geneva
Global trade in goods is expected to grow by 0.9% this year
Hupac will increase the number of weekly rotations between Busto Arsizio and Basel from five to eight
Noise
Increase in attendance from September 1st
From January 1st, new bunkering regulations will apply in the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Rotterdam
The barges must be equipped with flow meters
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Copenhagen
Terminals and logistics have made a positive contribution. Container shipping benefits from demurrage revenues.
The CIPESS has approved the final project for the bridge over the Strait of Messina.
Rome
Construction will begin this year and the project will be completed in 2032.
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
Bonn
Significant reduction in shipments from China and Hong Kong to the US due to Trump's abolition of the de minimis regime
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
Milan
The remaining 30% will remain with Fingiro, owned by Michele Giromini, the company's CEO.
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo
In the second quarter, sales of dry containers produced by CIMC fell by -33%.
Hong Kong
Reefer boats increase by 57%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Shanghai
Naples
It will be used for the transport of vehicles between East Asia and Northern Europe
The ART urges to verify that the investment plan and the related amortization period are consistent with the duration of the port concessions.
Turin
Chinese automaker FAW ships components to Europe by train
Changchun
Transit time reduced to 18 days compared to 45 days for maritime transport
The assets and fleet of the Spanish Armas Trasmediterránea will be sold to Baleària and DFDS
Las Palmas/Dénia/Copenhagen
Two agreements worth €215 million and €40 million respectively have been signed.
Italian State Railways (FS), investing €70 million to install the ERTMS system.
Rome
Work has been completed on 382 Trenitalia trains, while the retrofitting of 60 locomotives from Mercitalia Rail, an FS Logistix company, is underway.
MPC Container Ships' quarterly revenue returns to growth
The second quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit of 78.1 million dollars (+20.5%)
Plans to build two container customs areas north and south of the Suez Canal
Cairo
Fourteen of the 48 abandoned shipwrecks in Catania port have been removed.
Catania
The activity will be replicated in the port of Augusta
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has confirmed the validity of the tender for the new Ravano Terminal in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
DP World's port terminals handled record quarterly container traffic
Dubai
Revenues grew by 22.2% in the first half of 2025
In the quarter April-June the volume of rolling stock transported by Höegh Autoliners increased by +9.0%
Oslo
Sharp increase (+46.6%) of vehicles from Asia
South Korea's HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering acquires Vietnam's Doosan Enerbility
Seongnam
It manages an industrial area with its own port facility
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras grew by 6.6% in July
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -2.9% was recorded
In July, the port of Valencia handled 488,000 containers (+6.7%)
Valencia
Increase driven by growth in empty containers
Salvini has appointed Annalisa Tardino as extraordinary commissioner of the Western Sicilian Sea Port Authority.
Rome/Palermo
The President of the Sicilian Region announces the appeal against the provision
The materials dredged in the ports of La Spezia and Carrara will be used for the construction of the new breakwater in Genoa.
Genoa/La Spezia
Agreement between the two Ligurian Port System Authorities
X-Press Feeders denounces authorities' failure to acknowledge responsibility in the X-Press Pearl accident
Singapore
According to the company, the Supreme Court ruling ignores international maritime law
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -6.5% in July
Hong Kong
A decline of -3.7% was recorded in the first seven months of 2025
Cargo traffic in Russian ports remained stable in July
St. Petersburg
In the first seven months of 2025, loads decreased by -4.6%
In July, the Port of Singapore set a new all-time record for monthly container traffic with 3.9 million TEUs.
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized cargo decreased by -3.6%
Compensation to be paid by the Civitavecchia Port Authority in the Fincosit case has been set at €1.5 million.
Civitavecchia
Latrofa: The ruling allows the release of set-aside sums that have frozen the budget for years.
Germany's HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
Hamburg
In the second quarter, the group's port terminals handled 3.2 million containers (+7.9%)
In the first half of 2025, CK Hutchison's port terminals handled 44 million containers (+4.0%)
Hong Kong
In the quarter April-June the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet transported 14.8 million cubic meters of rolling stock (-0.5%)
Lysaker
Revenues down by -0.7%
In the second quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 670 thousand tons of goods (+0.6%)
Podgorica
Volumes with Italy amounted to 154 thousand tons (+53.1%)
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: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
With the arrival of the first container ship, the testing of operational procedures at the Rijeka Gateway begins.
The Hague
The first commercial ship is expected on September 12th
A proposal to bring the port of Taranto back onto global container routes? Start a discussion table.
Taranto
Meeting on the status of freight traffic
Port of Ancona: Tender for demolition of fire-damaged Tubimar warehouses
Ancona
The expected duration of the works is four and a half months
Merger of the German MACS and Hugo Stinnes, both active in the MPP vessel segment
Hamburg/Rostock
Stinnes headquarters in Rostock to close by December 31
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +2.9%
Tirana
There were 331 thousand passengers (+13.6%)
A.SPE.DO, operationalizing the Smart Terminal to increase the competitiveness of the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
ING loans to Premuda for over 100 million dollars
Milan
Funds for the management buyout and the purchase of two product tankers
Sallaum Lines has taken delivery of the first of six Ocean-class dual-fuel PCTCs
Rotterdam
The ship was completed four months ahead of schedule
First meeting of the new Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Genoa
Several measures approved, including those for CULMV and CULP staff
Euroports to operate a new liquid bulk terminal in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It is expected to become operational in 2026
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.6%
Ravenna
Growth of 0.6% was recorded in June. An increase of 4.8% is expected in July.
OsserMare presents five reports on the marine economy
Rome
They focus on a specific sector supply chain or aspect of it
Port of Naples: Road haulage operations resume
Naples
Resolution meeting between institutions, operators and trade associations
ICTSI again reports record quarterly financial and operating results
Manila
Global Ship Lease Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Athens
In the April-June period, net profit was 95.4 million dollars (+8.4%)
Vard receives new order from North Star for two hybrid SOVs
Trieste
Contract worth between 100 and 200 million euros
The Panama Shipping Registry will no longer accept the registration of oil tankers and bulk carriers over 15 years old.
Panama
Measure to counter the use of the shadow fleet
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly revenue
Athens
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 130.9 million (-7.3%)
New customs fast corridor between the port of La Spezia and Interporto Padova
Padua
It adds to the other three already active on the same route
ICTSI to operate Indonesia's Batu Ampar Container Terminal
Manila
It is located on Batam Island
Pino Musolino has been appointed CEO of the Alilauro shipping company.
Naples
He replaces the resigning Eliseo Cuccaro
In the second quarter, DIS' time charter revenues fell by -37.1%.
Luxembourg
Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
Austrian Rail Cargo Group is focusing on the development of the Sommacampagna-Sona intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Ten-year agreement
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
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