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April 2024




30/04/2024In the first three months of this year, Chinese ports handled 76.7 million containers (+10.0%)
Overall foreign goods traffic grew by +9.5%




30/04/2024Significant increase in the production and sale of CIMC dry boxes
The Chinese company responds to a growth in demand




30/04/2024The 2023 budget of the PSA of the Eastern Ligurian Sea shows a primary surplus of six million
During the year, new investments amounted to approximately 17 million euros




30/04/2024The 2023 final budget of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas has been approved
On May 6, a meeting at MIT on the future of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency




30/04/2024Of the €80 billion of investment needed in EU ports over the next decade, a significant share is for the energy transition
Public funding is essential in order to be able to implement the planned projects




30/04/2024Cargotec's quarterly net profit at €81.2 million (+11.8%)
In the first three months of 2024, revenues decreased by -1.7%




30/04/2024The negative trend in ONE's economic performance continues, less marked
In the first three months of 2024, containerized goods transported by the fleet increased by +15.6%




30/04/2024In the first three months of 2024, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO returned to growth
There was a significant increase (+10.5%) in the number of containerised cargoes transported by the fleet, with the exception of those on the Asia-Europe route (-9.2%)




29/04/2024Container traffic in Eurogate-Contship Italia terminals is recovering in the last quarter of 2023
Declining volumes handled in Germany. Growth in Italy and record activity in the terminals of Tanger Med and Limassol




29/04/2024The Genoese Messina has taken delivery of the largest ship in its fleet
The "Jolly Verde" is a 6,300 TEU container ship




29/04/2024The inclusion of the port of Civitavecchia in the Core network of the TEN-T network has been finalized
On Wednesday, the European Parliament will give the go-ahead




29/04/2024In the first three months of 2024, container traffic handled by COSCO Shipping Ports increased by +9.2%
Revenues up +1.4%




26/04/2024ECSA, the EU production target of 40% for clean fuels for shipping is good
Raptis: We will work to ensure that this benchmark translates into immediate action




26/04/2024In 2023, the goods transported by Rail Cargo Group decreased by -11%
Revenues down -1.8%




26/04/2024Porto Marghera, ok to the renewal of the concession to Terminal Intermodale Venezia
It will expire in 2050. The 2023 budget of the Port Authority of the Northern Adriatic has been approved




26/04/2024Sustained quarterly growth in new orders from Wärtsilä
In the first three months of this year, the group's revenues fell by -9.8%




26/04/2024In the first quarter of 2024, container traffic at China's CMPort port terminals grew by +9.0%
Last year, the group's revenues fell by -8.5%




26/04/2024DIS orders two more new LR1 tankers
New order to Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co




26/04/2024An MSC container ship targeted with missiles and drones in the Gulf of Aden
No damage to the ship and crew




26/04/2024Exceptional first quarter of the year for Royal Caribbean Cruises
Historical record number of passengers on board. Peak economic performance for the period. Liberty: this is the best wave season in history




26/04/2024Bureau Veritas' performance in the naval and offshore sector is growing
Record the value of the order book and fleet in the classroom




26/04/2024The 2023 final budget of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Approval for the technical-functional adaptation for the extension of the "former ferrous materials" quay of the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona




26/04/2024In the third quarter of 2023, cargo traffic in EU ports decreased by -6.5%
Unloading and embarkation cargoes fell by -7.2% and -5.4% respectively




26/04/2024In the first quarter of 2024, orders for port equipment produced by Konecranes fell by -51.6%
Revenues in the business segment grew by +9.9%




24/04/2024Grimaldi has taken over the ro-ro multipurpose Great Abidjan
She is the fourth of six "G5" class ships




24/04/2024The 2023 final budget of the Port Authority of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea has been approved
Last year, the number of port workers in Livorno and Piombino decreased by 46 to 1,767, of which 1,499 were operational (1,632 in 2022) and 268 administrative (181)




24/04/2024Grimaldi and IMAT have renewed the five-year agreement for crew training
Focus on new technologies installed on board ships




24/04/2024The 2023 final budget of the Port Authority of the Sea of Sardinia has been approved
Administrative surplus of €530 million, of which more than €475 million is earmarked for works in progress




24/04/2024Baltimore blames the owner and operator of the Dali ship for the collapse of the Key Bridge
Malfunctions in the power supply on board were ascertained to have caused a blackout




24/04/2024DSV's quarterly economic performance continues to decline
In the first quarter of this year, the value of net profit decreased by -27.2%




24/04/2024The MSC Group has submitted an offer to buy Gram Car Carriers, the world's third-largest carrier in the PCTC segment
The proposal, worth approximately €653 million, was accepted by the Norwegian company's Board and its main shareholders




23/04/2024During the pandemic, U.S. import-export of dangerous goods was penalized
Government Accountability Office investigation




23/04/2024The launch of the Norwegian Aqua cruise ship at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera
It is 322 meters long and has a gross tonnage of 156,300 tons




23/04/2024Paolo Guidi has been appointed general manager of CMA CGM Italy
On May 1, he will take over from Romain Vigneaux




23/04/2024In 2023, CEPIM - Interporto di Parma recorded a +6.8% growth in production value
Net profit of 788 thousand euros (+223.2%)




23/04/2024In the first quarter of 2024, UPS Group revenues decreased by -5.3%
Net profit down -41.3%




23/04/2024Grendi has completed the purchase of the Wedellsborg vessel
It will be renamed "Grendi Futura"




23/04/2024Grimaldi consolidates its presence in China with the new headquarters in Shanghai
The offices of Grimaldi Shipping Agency Shanghai have been inaugurated




23/04/2024HHLA will acquire 51% of the capital of the Austrian intermodal transport company Roland Spedition
Its network connects the ports of Hamburg, Antwerp, Bremerhaven, Koper, Rotterdam and Trieste




23/04/2024The downward trend in the economic performance of Kuehne + Nagel continues
The movement of sea and air shipment volumes is growing




23/04/2024The 2023 final budget of the Port Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea has been approved
The new endowment of the institution's organic plant provides for 50 hires, including three managerial positions




22/04/2024First plant for the distribution of LNG and CNG to vehicles in the port of La Spezia
It was installed in the locality of Stagnoni




22/04/2024Agreement between MSC, MSC Foundation and Mercy Ships for the construction of a new hospital ship
It will offer free surgeries and annual training to thousands of people in Africa




22/04/2024ESPO sets out the issues that need to be addressed in order for European ports to meet the challenges ahead
Memorandum ahead of the European elections in June




22/04/2024Tomorrow in Livorno there will be a conference on the history of the city's port
We will talk about architecture, commerce and politics between the sixteenth and twentieth centuries




22/04/2024Agreement between Assarmatori and ITS Academy G. Caboto for training in the maritime, port and logistics sectors
The goal is to create integrated and targeted training courses




22/04/2024The Port of Barcelona has set new all-time records for monthly and quarterly container traffic
In March 2024, 348 thousand TEUs (+34.3%) were handled, of which 154 thousand were transhipments (+63.9%) and 194 thousand were import-export (+17.4%)




22/04/2024In the first three months of this year, container port traffic in Valencia grew by +12.1%
In March, the increase was +15.7%




22/04/2024In the first quarter of 2024, the port of Algeciras handled 1.2 million containers (+8.1%)
Overall freight traffic increased by +3.3%




19/04/2024Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Queen Anne to Cunard
A postponement of the delivery of the "Star Princess" has been agreed with Princess Cruises




19/04/2024La Spezia and Carrara try to tear down the bell towers and solicit collaboration from the ports of Genoa and Savona
Summary: it is necessary to present itself on the market as a coordinated system




19/04/2024Port of Naples, collision of the fast ferry Isola di Procida against a quay
About thirty passengers were slightly injured




19/04/2024Trade between Switzerland and Italy is declining
In the first three months of 2024, Swiss exports declined. Imports are stable




19/04/2024International shipping associations are asking the UN for help to protect maritime transport
Increased military presence, missions and patrols urged. The world would be outraged if four airliners were hijacked




19/04/2024In February, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -42.8%
Net tonnage of vessels down by -59.8%. Drastic reduction of -53% in the value of transit rights




18/04/2024The World Shipping Council shows the EU the way to support the economy and trade
Butler: We urge the EU to work with us to safeguard a sustainable, competitive and safe maritime sector




18/04/2024A meeting has been called for April 23 at MIT on former TCT port workers
The unions had asked for clarification on the future of the 330 members of the Taranto Port Workers Agency




18/04/2024The external Levante pier of the port of Arbatax is back in full operation
In August 2020, he was hit by the ferry "Bithia"




18/04/2024Norway is building the world's two largest hydrogen-powered ferries
Order from the Torghatten Company to the Myklebust Shipyard




18/04/2024The Port of Los Angeles closed the first quarter with a +29.6% growth in container traffic
A continuation of the positive trend is expected




18/04/2024Cargo traffic in the port of Rotterdam fell by -1.4% in the first quarter. Container rise
Strong increase (+29.0%) in feeder ships departing from the Dutch port to Mediterranean ports




18/04/2024In the first three months of 2024, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -3.3%
Drastic reduction of passenger traffic at Crimean ports




18/04/2024ABB's revenue value was stable in the first quarter
New orders fell by -5.0%. At the end of July, Rosengren will step over as CEO to Wierod




17/04/2024Tytgat (SEA Europe): A European maritime industrial strategy is urgently needed
Round table with representatives of the institutions of the European Union




17/04/2024The crisis of the Cooperativa Unica Lavoratori del Porto Flavio Gioia has been made official to the institutions and trade unions
USB Mare e Porti, what is happening in the port of Salerno is the result of pressure from shipowners




17/04/2024Joe Kramek will be the next president and CEO of the World Shipping Council
He will take over from Butler at the end of July when the latter retires




17/04/2024Euronav sells its ship management company to Anglo-Eastern
It manages the Antwerp-based company's fleet of tankers




17/04/2024In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge grew by +2.4%
Containers are on the rise. Decrease of other loads. The Belgian, Dutch and German ports are urging European governments to ensure that industries remain in Europe




17/04/2024d'Amico International Shipping orders two new LR1 tankers
Contract to Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co




16/04/2024Venice Cold Stores & Logistics obtains the qualification of tax warehouse for wines and sparkling wines
Expansion of the services offered to companies in the wine sector




16/04/2024Genova Industrie Navali has acquired a submersible barge with a load capacity of 14,000 tons
It can also be used as a floating dock for launching products up to 9,800 tons




16/04/2024Gasparato urges to exempt the properties of the freight terminals from the payment of the IMU
The president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti warned that with the PNRR construction sites, rail intermodality is at risk




16/04/2024Partnership of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Anduril Industries in the field of maritime defense
The design, development and production of new types of autonomous naval systems are planned




16/04/2024Hapag-Lloyd plans future investments to expand its business in the terminal and intermodality sectors
Among the markets, the company focuses on Africa, India, Southeast Asia and the Pacific




16/04/2024A consortium has been set up to decarbonise transport on the North Pacific route
It is made up of nine companies and entities and is open to other partners




16/04/2024CMA CGM Air Cargo announces its first transpacific line
Between the summer and the beginning of next year, three aircraft will be taken over




16/04/2024In the first quarter of this year, container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by +16.4%
In March, the increase was +8.3%




16/04/2024Global Infrastructure Partners renounces to acquire 49% of Malaysia's MMC Port Holdings
No agreement was reached on the sale price of the share




16/04/2024Delivery of the consolidation works of the breakwater of the port of Catania
Contract worth €75 million




15/04/2024Plan to improve rail connections with the cruise terminal and airport in Genoa and Savona
It was presented today in the Ligurian capital




15/04/2024From 10 to 12 May in La Spezia will be held "DePortibus - The festival of ports that connect the world"
The program includes technical events and cultural proposals




15/04/2024In 2023, a new annual all-time record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
The previous peak was reached in 2018




15/04/2024Three new STS cranes have arrived at the Kenyan port of Lamu
They will be able to work on container ships with a capacity of over 18 thousand TEUs




15/04/2024In the first quarter of 2024, container traffic at the Port of Hong Kong fell by -2.3%
In March, the decline was -10.6%




15/04/2024One hundred new IVECO HVO-powered trucks in the Smet fleet
They will be taken over later this year




15/04/2024HMM announces the near doubling of fleet capacity by 2030
Expected increases of +63% in the volumes that can be transported by container ships and +95% in the bulk sector




15/04/2024In the first three months of this year, goods transported by rail between China and Europe increased by +10%
Operated 4,541 trains (+9%)




15/04/2024In the first quarter of 2024, the Port of Singapore handled ten million containers (+10.7%)
Overall freight traffic increased by +7.6%




15/04/2024Iran launched its attack on Israel with the seizure of the container ship MSC Aries
A team from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps disembarked from a helicopter and seized the ship




12/04/2024The FSRU Toscana regasification terminal left Livorno for Genoa
Maintenance work will be carried out in the Ligurian airport and then in Marseille




12/04/2024The concession of towing services in the port of Genoa has been confirmed to Rimorchiatori Riuniti Porto di Genova
Investments of €35 million are planned to renew the fleet




12/04/2024Work has begun on the construction of the new Venetian container terminal in Porto Marghera
It will be able to accommodate Panamax ships and will have an annual traffic capacity of one million TEUs




12/04/2024In the first quarter of 2024, OOIL's revenues decreased by -9.0%
The number of containers transported by the OOCL fleet increased by +3.4%




12/04/2024The French Senate has passed a bill to limit the right to strike in transport
Suspension periods of the right and methods of planning strikes are envisaged




11/04/2024Last year, container traffic in Malta decreased by -11.4%
Cruise passengers up +59.1%




11/04/2024A proposal to improve the competitiveness of the REC Ship Register has been approved by the Transport Commission of the Spanish Congress
Applause from ANAVE. The number of national-flagged merchant ships has fallen to an all-time low




11/04/2024Mattioli (Federazione del Mare) relaunches the propulsive role of maritime clusters
Today we celebrate the National Day of the Sea and Maritime Culture




11/04/2024In the first quarter of 2024, Yang Ming and WHL's revenues grew by +18.5% and +8.1%
In March, the increases were +20.3% and +8.6% respectively




10/04/2024Pirate attacks on ships are on the rise
Resurgence of Somali piracy




10/04/2024In 2023, freight traffic handled by the Ferrovie dello Stato group fell by -2.0%
The Logistics Hub recorded a net loss of -€80 million, an improvement of €63 million




10/04/2024Port of Genoa, inauguration of new Stella Maris premises at Maritime Stations
They are intended for the well-being and socialization of seafarers in transit in the Superba




10/04/2024Assarmatori, the decree that delegates safety checks to recognized bodies is good
Messina: a concrete step forward with a view to increasing the competitiveness of the Italian flag




10/04/2024Germany's Dachser has acquired compatriot Brummer Logistik
The company specializes in the logistics of perishable products




10/04/2024Maritime traffic in the Panama Canal is expected to gradually normalise between now and 2025
The start of the rainy season, expected at the end of the month, should allow the number of ship transits to rise from 27 to 36




09/04/2024Last year, a record 31.7 million passengers embarked on cruise ships worldwide (+55.4%)
Surpassed the all-time peak of the pre-pandemic year of 2019




09/04/2024Agreement between Mercitalia Logistics and Logtainer for the development of intermodal services that integrate rail, road and sea transport
The establishment of a NewCo and the expansion of both the national and international network are planned




09/04/2024Updating of the rules governing the mooring service
The government approves the decree establishing the public company to manage toll state highways




09/04/2024In the first quarter of 2024, Evergreen's revenues increased by +32.6%
In March, the increase was +36.5%




09/04/2024DFDS buys Ekol Logistics' entire network of road haulage services between Turkey and Europe
Transaction worth €260 million




09/04/2024Cooperation pact between the associations of ports and ferry companies in Greece
Among the activities, making sure that the port docks are adapted to new naval technologies




09/04/2024This year, 13.8 million cruise passengers are expected in Italian ports
Cemar expects a new traffic record that will be broken as early as 2025 with 13.9 million passengers




09/04/2024Africa Morocco Link has changed ownership
51% of the capital went from Bank of Africa to CTM and 49% from Attica to Stena Line




09/04/2024In 2023, cargo traffic in Lazio's ports fell by -5.7%. Cruise records
Passengers on scheduled services up by +10.0%




09/04/2024NCL orders four new cruise ships from Fincantieri with a letter of intent for four more units
Four 77,000-86,000 GRT units and four 200,000 GRT units will be delivered between 2026 and 2036




08/04/2024MSC's ships will strengthen Georgia's maritime links with North Africa and Spain
New rotation through the hubs of Gioia Tauro and Marsaxlokk




08/04/2024RINA will collaborate in the sustainable development of Indonesia's ports and shipping
Contract with the World Bank




08/04/2024In Udine, FVG Rail's Rolling Stock Maintenance Workshop has been equipped with a pit lathe
It allows the reprofiling of locomotive and wagon wheels without having to disassemble them




08/04/2024Turkey's Arkas orders four 4,300 TEU container ships from Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard
An investment of 240 million dollars is underway




08/04/2024The shareholders' meeting of Interporto Padova approves the merger by incorporation of the Zip Consortium
Capital increase of over 7.8 million euros divided between the Municipality, the Province and the Chamber of Commerce




08/04/2024SEA Europe calls on the EU to urgently define a maritime industrial strategy
Tytgat: By 2035 we want to provide ten thousand sustainable and digitalized ships to the key sectors of the European blue economy




08/04/2024Deutsche Bahn reportedly solicited a group of potential bidders to submit proposals to acquire DB Schenker
The invitation was addressed to, among others, DSV, Maersk and MSC




08/04/2024The new floating dry dock has arrived in the port of Naples
It is planned to process 20-25 ships each year




05/04/2024Interferry is calling on governments to use carbon tax revenues to equip port docks with cold ironing
Corrigan: "It is imperative that the extensive installation of OPS systems be undertaken as a matter of urgency."




05/04/2024Switzerland will finance the construction of an intermodal terminal in Domodossola
Grant of CHF 38.8 million to the investment of CHF 67.7 million planned by Germany's CargoBeamer




05/04/2024The unions underline the very high participation in the strike for the renewal of the contract of the port workers
Today in Genoa the final national event




05/04/2024In February, cargo traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +2.1%
Both liquid and solid bulk are decreasing




05/04/2024Meeting in Brussels to avoid the negative impact of the ETS Directive on EU ports
Rixi: The aim is to avoid weakening the Union's maritime capacity




05/04/2024Training courses for GNV crews to avoid collisions with cetaceans and sea turtles
Created together with the CIMA Foundation research institution, they also promote the protection of biodiversity




05/04/2024DP World and Rumo will build a new grain and fertilizer terminal in the port of Santos
An investment of almost 500 million dollars is planned




05/04/2024In 2023, maritime transport along the Arctic route reached a record volume of more than 36 million tonnes
150 million tons per year are expected by 2030




04/04/2024The Greek group Attica records a new all-time record in revenues
Profit after tax up +259.0%




04/04/2024The Singaporean ONE will restructure the feeder service between the Adriatic and Egypt
Stopovers in Trieste and Piraeus will be included




04/04/2024Over 700 thousand cruise passengers who landed in La Spezia in 2023 spent a total of 71.2 million euros
68.3% of this amount for the purchase of organized tours




04/04/2024Rixi: The lines of communication on the Alpine passes are a priority for Italy
The Connecting Europe Facility is useful for building large infrastructures, especially cross-border ones




04/04/2024Joint venture Fratelli Cosulich - XCA (Arcese group) in automotive logistics in Vado Ligure
Sandoli: We aspire to become the gateway to the European market, offering a convincing alternative to the ports of the North




04/04/2024The AD Ports group involved in the construction of the new large Iraqi port of Al-Faw
Joint venture with the General Company for Ports of Iraq




04/04/2024The earthquake in Taiwan seriously damaged the infrastructure of the port of Hualien
Activities at the airport were suspended




04/04/2024New Rail Cargo Group rail services between Austria, Germany and Italy
Increased frequency of departures on the Duisburg-Villach-Ljubljana line




03/04/2024Five more ULCV quay cranes for the Malaysian port of Tanjung Pelepas
They were ordered from China's ZPMC




03/04/2024Confitarma, Assogasliquidi-Federchimica and UNEM are concerned about the revision of the ETD directive
No to the proposal to remove the tax exemption on maritime transport fuels




03/04/2024Construction of the first caisson for the construction of the new breakwater in Genoa has begun
Installation is scheduled for May




03/04/2024On April 11, the sixth edition of the "Italian Port Days" will start
Also this year the project has been divided into two sessions: the first in spring and the second from 20 September to 20 October
News from the Companies
03/04/2024Protocollo d'intesa tra l'Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mare di Sicilia Occidentale e l'Escola Europea di Intermodal Transport




03/04/2024CMA CGM entrusts Damen with work to increase the energy efficiency of ships
The installation of bulbs on the bows of about 100 ships is planned




03/04/2024Self-driving systems provide benefits to trucking companies and drivers, they assure from China
Deshun Logistics experiments with Inceptio Technology's technologies in commercial travel




03/04/2024Global Ports Holding takes over the management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Liverpool
The construction of a new maritime station is planned




03/04/2024In the first two months of 2024, cargo traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -7.8%
Sharp decline of -22.4% in February




02/04/202484% of automotive companies in Italy feel the impact of the crisis in the Red Sea
Survey by the National Association of the Automotive Industry Supply Chain




02/04/2024Official note from Confitarma to the candidates for the presidency of Confindustria
Zanetti: to ensure greater centrality to the demands of the national maritime transport industry




02/04/2024Tomorrow the three-day strike for the port workers' contract begins
A national demonstration will be held in Genoa on Friday




02/04/2024On April 16 in Nola the national conference of the Union of United Freight Villages
Event "Interporti al centro. A strategic network for Italy"




02/04/2024European transport associations are calling on the EU to pay more money for the sector
According to ESPO, ports need investments of more than 80 billion euros over the next decade




02/04/2024South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has made an offer to acquire Austal
The board of the Australian company believes that the transaction will not get the green light from Australian and US authorities




02/04/2024EMSA, 2,560 maritime accidents occurred in 2023 (+2%)
They killed 27 people and injured 792 others




02/04/2024Attica has sold the Express Skiathos ferry for nine million euros
Built in 1996, it was sold to 4Naver Shipholding




02/04/2024The Cretan port of Suda will be equipped with a new cruise terminal
Funds for the deepening of the seabed of the Hellenic port of Stylida




02/04/2024Funding for the digitalization of the ports of Eastern Sicily
Around €2.4 million for the development and implementation of PLN's IT systems




02/04/2024In 2023, container traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +2.0%
There were 1.5 million cruise passengers (+68.6%)
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Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal
Genoa
We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June
António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security
New York
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies
Bern
The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
Los Angeles
The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars
Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito
Rome
Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025
Hamburg
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%
Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled
Brussels
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Haifa
Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Paris
They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
Washington
The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Szczecin/Brussels
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
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ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
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