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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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Rome
Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders
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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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