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May 2024




31/05/2024Part of the former Tubimar area of the port of Ancona will be reserved for the development of the nautical shipbuilding industry
Approved an act of address




31/05/2024The management of the Container Terminal 2 of the port of Dar es Salaam officially passes to Adani Ports
A joint venture controlled by the Indian firm acquires 95% percent of Tanzania International Container Terminal Services




31/05/2024FEPORT, necessary measures to mitigate the impact on European ports of the inclusion of shipping in the EU ETS
Bonz : It is essential that the EU provides for an adjustment of its own legislation that damages competitiveness




31/05/2024Tomorrow La Méridionale will inaugurate the Livorno-Île-Rousse ferry service
There are three weekly departures




31/05/2024Rail Cargo Group acquires Dutch railway company Captrain Netherlands
It has a fleet of seven locomotives employed in shunting and last-mile services




31/05/2024Sixty kilos of cocaine seized in the port of Livorno
They were concealed in a container with a load of bananas




31/05/2024On July 1, Maersk will introduce a Fossil Fuel Fee
The new nick will gradually replace the Bunker Adjustment Factor and the Low Sulphur Surcharge




30/05/2024Hannibal increases the frequency of rail connections with the port of La Spezia
+50% increase in rotations with the Melzo, Marzaglia and Padua terminals




30/05/2024Fit Cisl, it is necessary to ensure the full operation of the Management Committee of the Port Authority of Western Liguria
Letter to the extraordinary commissioner of the institution




30/05/2024Bilog, the companies support the Port Authority of Eastern Liguria and the Municipality of Piacenza
In April, cargo traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +3.9%




30/05/2024In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Moroccan ports increased by +13.3%
In Tanger Med, growth was +14.9%




30/05/2024Vittorio Torbianelli has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
He is the current secretary general of the body




30/05/2024Cosulich Brothers, new IMO2 chemical bunker tanker
It is the first of the fleet ready to transport methanol




30/05/2024Two Chinese companies that do not operate ports have been selected for the management of the new Georgian port of Anaklia
Engineering firms CCCC and CHEC build port infrastructure. The terminal operator TiL waives its right to submit a proposal




30/05/2024COSCO will upgrade four new container ships of more than 16,000 TEUs to dual-fuel
They can be powered by methanol. The price of each ship will go up by $28.5 million




29/05/2024Cruise group Viking Holdings closed the first quarter of 2024 with a net loss of -$493.9 million
Revenues up +14.2%




29/05/2024Bankruptcy CIN, Onorato and his sons ask for a plea bargain
The judge of the preliminary hearing will consider the request on October 9




29/05/2024The Board of Directors of Interporto Padova has been renewed
Luciano Greco is the new president




29/05/2024The Academy of Logistics and the Sea has been established in Venice
It is the result of the collaboration between ITS Marco Polo Academy, Vemars and CFLI




29/05/2024Road haulage companies operating with the port of Genoa introduce a "congestion fee"
The loss of economic productivity generated by the inefficiencies of the port system and terminals - they denounce - can no longer be borne only by hauliers




29/05/2024Quarterly decline in goods in the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara
In the first three months of 2024, container traffic at the La Spezia port increased by +10.8%




28/05/2024Decline in the quarterly financial performance of Danaos and MPCC
The two companies have fleets of 69 and 56 container vessels, respectively




28/05/2024The contract for the electrification of the docks of the port of Termoli has been signed
The program includes works with a total value of about 4.5 million euros




28/05/2024From July, the Port Community System of the port of Palermo will become active
It allows the management of the traffic of ships, vehicles and goods in the port




28/05/2024In the first quarter of 2024, cargo traffic in the port of Naples grew by +1.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -2.0%
In the capital of Campania, cruise passengers increased by +5.6% thanks to the increase in transit passengers




28/05/2024In the first quarter of 2024, G20 goods exports recorded a quarterly change of +1.9%
Imports decreased by -0.2%




28/05/2024Hupac closed the 2023 financial year with a net loss of CHF -6.2 million
Upcoming increase in the frequency of intermodal services on the Benelux-Italy corridor




28/05/2024In April, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +2.7%
Freight volumes to and from abroad alone increased by +8.2%




27/05/2024RINA presents a growth plan that could include further acquisitions
In 2023, revenues will grow by +10%. New orders were stable in the first quarter of this year




27/05/2024The Cypriot government has revoked the concession for the management and development of the port of Larnaca
Project worth €1.2 billion. Kition was found to have breached a clause of the contract




27/05/2024Support from Banco BPM, UniCredit and SACE for the implementation of interventions in the ports of Naples and Salerno
Advance Payment Bond of €36 million to R.C.M. Costruzioni




27/05/2024Wallenius Wilhelmsen sells its Melbourne ro-ro terminal to Australian Amalgamated Terminals
The sale will take place for $220 million




27/05/2024ABG Sundal Collier believes MSC's bid to acquire Gram Car Carriers is fair
The proposal is supported by the Norwegian company's Board of Directors




27/05/2024Boluda Towage will buy the British towing company SMS Towage
The operation will include a fleet of 20 vessels




27/05/2024Spediporto's mission to China to promote the development of air cargo in Genoa
Stops in Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Guangzhou




27/05/2024Fincantieri Marinette Marine has been awarded the contract for the fifth and sixth frigates of the "Constellation" class
The frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was launched in Riva Trigoso




24/05/2024The first of the caissons of the new breakwater has arrived in Genoa
It was laid at a depth of -25 meters




24/05/2024Rotterdam is at risk of losing its role as Europe's main bunkering hub to Tanger Med
New EU rules on marine fuels could tempt ships on the Asia-Europe route to refuel in Morocco




24/05/2024Maritime spatial planning, Italy referred to the Court of Justice of the EU
Brussels denounces the failure to draw up and communicate management plans




24/05/2024In La Spezia it is hoped that a Faculty of Transport and Logistics Economics will be established
Pisano: the sector is constantly looking for suitable professionals




24/05/2024MOL will install a telescopic rigid sail on a second coal vessel
The system has reduced daily fuel consumption by up to 17%




24/05/2024On Tuesday in Livorno there will be the conference "The Freight Train in the Ports"
FerMerci promotes a dialogue between institutions and rail freight transport operators in ports




24/05/2024Memorandum of understanding signed by ALIS and Assiterminal
Joint development of strategic issues for companies and workers in the reference sectors




24/05/2024Restrictions on maritime traffic in the Panama and Suez Canal and the Turkish Straits could reduce world GDP by $34 billion
Study led by the Euro-Mediterranean Centre on Climate Change




23/05/2024Switzerland, +2.1% increase in train path charges
Freight costs will increase by around six million francs per year




23/05/2024In the first quarter of 2024, air cargo traffic in Italy increased by +16.8%
Albertini (Anama): it is essential for Italy to attract the 30% of goods that we are currently losing to other European airports




23/05/2024Austria's Rail Cargo Group and Serbia's Transfera form a joint venture
It will develop intermodal logistics solutions in Serbia and the Western Balkans area




23/05/2024Container charterer Euroseas considers the prospects for its market segment to be positive
In the first three months of 2024, the company's revenues grew by +11.1%




23/05/2024DSV, Maersk and MSC are among the suitors for the acquisition of DB Schenker
Also offered by a consortium led by CVC Capital Partners and Carlyle




22/05/2024Spanish ports are benefiting from the effects of the crisis in the Red Sea
In the first four months of this year, containers in transhipment increased by +18.6%




22/05/2024CargoBeamer secures €140 million in funding from public and private investors
They will be used to expand the two intermodal terminals in Kaldenkirchen and Domodossola




22/05/2024Fincantieri establishes a company in Saudi Arabia
Folgiero: the goal is to create a strategic partnership for the development of shipbuilding in the country




22/05/2024The board of directors of SOS LOGistica has been renewed
Daniele Testi was confirmed as president




22/05/2024Conftrasporto highlights seven issues to be addressed at EU level to relaunch logistics and transport
Russian: The sector is the basis for the development of the single market




22/05/2024COSCO expects a positive 2024 for the container industry
A continuation of the current growth trend is expected for both maritime transport and container production




22/05/2024In April, container traffic in the port of Algeciras grew by +0.7%
The increase (+7.4%) of containers transshipped from foreign to abroad was more pronounced




22/05/2024New maxi drug seizure in the port of Civitavecchia
A shipment of marijuana weighing more than 442 kilograms was intercepted




21/05/2024Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal equipped with new locomotives for railway shunting
These are DE 18 locomotives manufactured by Vossloh Rolling Stock




21/05/2024Significant improvement in ZIM's operating and economic performance in the first quarter
Particularly strong growth in the services markets in the Pacific and Latin America




21/05/2024Saipem awarded contracts in Angola for a total of $3.7 billion
They were awarded by a subsidiary of TotalEnergies




21/05/2024In April, container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by +11.9%
In the first four months of 2024, the increase was +24.8%




21/05/2024FERCAM lands on the Indian market
A branch office opened in New Delhi. The presence will be extended to Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai




21/05/2024In the next 12 months, the value of freight rates in containerized shipping could fall to historic lows
Danish Ship Finance believes that the effects of excess cargo will become predominant




20/05/2024In March, cargo traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -3.9% and in the port of Savona-Vado by -24.2%
In the Ligurian capital, a record number of cruise passengers in the first quarter of the year




20/05/2024Order to Fincantieri and EDGE for the construction of ten offshore patrol vessels
The two companies have formalized the creation of the Maestral joint venture




20/05/2024In April, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -8%
In the first four months of 2024, there were 288.4 million tons of cargo (-4.3%)




20/05/2024Fincantieri launches a logistic support unit in Castellammare di Stabia
It is the second LSS built for the Italian Navy




17/05/2024In the first three months of 2024, CMA CGM's revenues fell by -7.0%
A decrease of -11.3$ in the volume of shipping alone




17/05/2024Last month, container traffic in the port of Valencia amounted to 457 thousand TEUs (+14.2%)
In the first four months of this year, the total was 1.7 million TEUs (+12.8%)




17/05/2024Ferretti inaugurates the renovated shipyard in La Spezia
The Ligurian shipyard is dedicated to the production of Riva yachts




17/05/2024In 2023, combined transport shipments in Europe decreased by -10.6%
There are numerous reasons for the disappointing annual performance highlighted by the members of the UIRR




17/05/2024Interporto Padova has launched the intermodal service of Trans Italia with the Interporto di Livorno Guasticce
Initially, it has two weekly circulations




17/05/2024New U.S. tariffs on imports from China that also affect ship-to-shore cranes
Protest by the China Steel Industry Association




16/05/2024Positive first quarter for Global Ship Lease
Revenues up +12.7%




16/05/2024In the port of Hamburg, container traffic is holding while bulk is decreasing
In the first three months of 2024, the German port handled 27.4 million tons of cargo (-3.3%)




16/05/2024SEA Europe and industriAll Europe are calling for an EU strategy for the European shipbuilding industry
Among the demands, the introduction of the "Made in Europe" requirement in public procurement




16/05/2024Container traffic at the Port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.2% last month
In the first four months, 4.5 million TEUs were handled (-4.7%)




16/05/2024Marco Verzari is the new Secretary General of Uiltrasporti
He takes over from the resigning Tarlazzi




16/05/2024The new automated gate at the Reefer Terminal in Vado Ligure is now operational
Hauliers can carry out loading and unloading tasks without getting out of the vehicle




16/05/2024Logistics associations urge operators to be ready for the third phase of ICS2
It concerns important goods in the European Union by sea




16/05/2024DP World inaugurates new port and logistics infrastructure in Romania
New terminals in the port of Constance for project cargo and rolling stock




16/05/2024Container traffic continued to grow in the Port of Long Beach in April
In the first four months of 2024, the increase was +15.8%




15/05/2024Switzerland is increasing its investment in the operation and renewal of its rail network
Investment grants are planned for private plants




15/05/2024Mercitalia Logistics' locomotives with Last Mile technology in service in Gioia Tauro
Used to transport cars from Campania to the Calabrian port




15/05/2024The terminal operator SSA Marine creates a division for cruises
It is led by Stefano Borzone, a manager with experience in the sector




15/05/2024In the first three months of 2024, container traffic at HHLA's terminals increased by +3.4%
Stable revenues




15/05/2024Uniport Livorno acquires three new port tractors
Kalmar will deliver them in the last quarter of 2024




15/05/2024The weekly rotations of Hannibal's Melzo-Rotterdam service will increase from five to six
Increased attendance from 10 June




15/05/2024In 2023, Stazioni Marittime's revenues increased by +18.5%
Net profit of €1.7 million (+75.5%)




15/05/2024In April, cargo traffic in the port of Singapore grew by +8.8%
Containers amounted to 3.4 million TEUs (+3.8%)




15/05/2024In the first three months of 2024, cargo traffic in the port of Koper fell by -6.6%
In March, the decline was -3.1%




15/05/2024Quarterly container traffic on the rise for Eurogate and Contship Italia
In the first three months of 2024, volumes handled increased by +8.0% and +4.9%, respectively




15/05/2024The negative trend in Hapag-Lloyd's economic performance continues
In the first quarter of 2024, revenues decreased by -24.2%. Freight rates down -32.0% and loads transported by the fleet up +6.9%




14/05/2024Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Silver Ray to Silversea
It has a capacity of 728 passengers




14/05/2024Brussels agrees with Italy's request to Austria to remove restrictions on road freight transport at the Brenner Pass
The Tyrolean government announces that it is ready to fight before the Court of Justice of the EU




14/05/2024In the first three months of 2024, new orders acquired by Fincantieri decreased by -40.7%
Revenues are stable




14/05/2024In the first quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal plummeted by -42.9%
In March, the reduction was -49.1%




14/05/2024Call for tenders for the structural adjustment of a quay in the port of Ancona
The amount of the contract is €16.5 million




14/05/2024In the first quarter of 2024, Evergreen's net profit grew by +187.7%
Investment of more than $65 million in the purchase of new containers




14/05/2024The port operators of La Spezia are calling for a revival of the port
They call for targeted and effective actions




14/05/2024In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports grew by +1.8%
Flows to and from Italy increased by +16.2%




14/05/2024HMM once again recorded growth in quarterly economic results
In the first three months of 2024, revenues increased by +11.9% and net profit by +63.0%




14/05/2024India invests in the development of Iran's Shahid Behesthi (Chabahar) port
The forthcoming establishment of an Indo-Iranian shipping company has been announced




13/05/2024Spinelli Srl renews the board of directors
New appointments after precautionary measures arranged by the Genoa Tribunal for Aldo and Roberto Spinelli were also made available




13/05/2024GNV installs a system to ensure the stability of the ships
NAPA Stability, developed by Finland's NAPA, has been extended to ferries




13/05/2024Sharp decrease of -24.9% of goods in Croatian ports in the first quarter of this year
Containers amounted to 92 thousand TEUs (-0.4%)




13/05/2024In the first three months of 2024, cargo traffic in the port of Ravenna fell by -6.3%
In March, a decrease of -1.5% was recorded




13/05/2024In the first quarter of this year, the container traffic carried out in Trieste by TMT decreased by -20.3%
148 thousand TEUs handled




10/05/2024Vard will build two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels
They are intended for a company in Taiwan




10/05/2024In 2023, short sea shipping traffic between Spain and Italy fell by -5.2%
Motorways of the Sea rose to ten from seven in 2022




10/05/2024The new maritime station of the port of Termoli is in operation
In 2023, the Molise airport handled over 217 thousand passengers (+5%)




10/05/2024In the first quarter of 2024, Yang Ming's net profit grew by +173.1%
The Board of Directors approved the purchase of new containers




10/05/2024New CTN line connecting the ports of La Goulette, Livorno, Salerno and Rades
It will be inaugurated on May 21




10/05/2024Leonardo signs a binding agreement for the sale of Underwater Armaments & Systems to Fincantieri
Total value of the transaction is up to €415 million




10/05/2024In the first three months of 2024, Wan Hai Lines' revenues grew by +8.1%
Net income of approximately $143 million




09/05/2024Uiltrasporti, the amendment for workers of the port employment agencies of Gioia Tauro and Taranto is good
It provides for the extension of the allowance until December




09/05/2024To develop its resilience, the port of Livorno looks to the southern shore of the Mediterranean
An agreement with the Egyptian port of Damietta will be reached next month




09/05/2024The growth trend in the turnover of the Taiwanese Evergreen and Yang Ming continues
In April, it increased by +42.4% and +35.3%, respectively




09/05/2024The decarbonisation of shipping could create up to four million jobs in the energy supply chain
Study by the Getting to Zero Coalition




09/05/2024Evergreen orders 10,000 new containers
$32.3 million contract to Dong Fang International Container (Hong Kong)




09/05/2024Vard will build an Ocean Energy Construction Vessel for Island Offshore
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2027. Option for two more ships




08/05/2024Lombardy is one of the most virtuous regions in food transport
More than 50% of temperature-controlled vehicles are registered in classes 5 and 6




08/05/2024In the first three months of 2024, cargo traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -9.8%
Growth of liquid bulk and rolling stock. Decline in dry bulk and containers




08/05/2024ISS-Tositti and intergroup have established the newco ISS-Tositti Agency
Synergistic fusion of the skills of both companies




08/05/2024Positive quarterly economic performance of Wallenius Wilhelmsen
Emanuele Grimaldi owns 5.12% of the share capital of Höegh Autoliners




08/05/2024Rasmussen (Bimco): When ships return to Suez, containerized shipping will have to deal with an excess of cargo hold
Currently, the impact of record container ship deliveries is being absorbed by the additional capacity needed for the route around Africa




08/05/2024In the first three months of 2024, container traffic in New York increased by +11.7%
In March, growth was +22.1%




07/05/2024The road connecting the new areas of the port of Piombino has been inaugurated
The infrastructure cost €10.1 million




07/05/2024Difficult first quarter of the year for Finnlines
Marked increase in operating costs




07/05/2024The U.S.-based Intermarine enters the bulk carrier segment
Intermarine Bulk Carriers has been established to manage the bulk carriers of the German Harren group




07/05/2024In 2023, Fercam's turnover decreased by -6%
Incorporated a company in Lithuania




07/05/2024The president of the Liguria Region, the former president of the Port Authority of Western Liguria and the entrepreneur Spinelli are accused of corruption
Among those reached by the measures, the president of Ente Bacini




07/05/2024According to WWF, sustainable planning for the EU's largest marine areas is fragmented and incomplete
The most discouraging scenario is that of the Mediterranean basin




06/05/2024In the first quarter, the performance of combined transport in the EU declined
Decreased container traffic, strikes, infrastructure works and a weak economy are among the causes




06/05/2024The FS Logistics Hub orders 70 new locomotives from Alstom with the option to purchase another 30
An order worth over 323 million. A locomotive for the transport of goods is taken over in Vado Ligure




06/05/2024ICTSI reported record quarterly economic performance
In the first three months of this year, the group's port terminals handled 3.1 million containers (-0.4%)




06/05/2024Maersk warns that the expansion of the crisis area in the Middle East increases shipping costs
A 15-20% reduction in capacity has been reported on the route from the Far East to Northern Europe/Mediterranean




06/05/2024Joint venture of Autamarocchi and Cosulich for road logistics for the steel industry
Al Steel Transport was established to meet the needs of industrial companies in the North-East of Italy




06/05/2024COSCO activates an e-commerce system to provide spare parts and services to the marine sector
It is aimed at domestic and foreign customers




06/05/2024In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Albanian ports increased by +3.4%
Passengers decreased by -1.9%




03/05/2024To speed up the process of making the port of La Spezia and its hinterland the first ZFD
Shipping agents, customs officers and freight forwarders are asking for it




03/05/2024Merlo (Federlogistica) raises the alarm for the impact of the bridge over the Strait of Messina on naval traffic
In an interview with "La Repubblica" he recalled that ships more than 68 meters high do not pass through it




03/05/2024Iran announces the release of the crew of the container ship MSC Aries
The foreign minister confirms that the seafarers of the seized ship will be able to leave the country




03/05/2024The vehicle and passenger routing service in the ports of Olbia and Golfo Aranci has been entrusted
It will be managed by Rome-based Italpol Servizi Fiduciari




03/05/2024In the first three months of this year, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait increased by +9.3%
Growth in transits of all the main types of vessels




02/05/2024Sharp drop of -15.1% in goods in the port of Taranto in the first quarter
Unloaded cargo decreased by -21.0% and cargo at embarkation by -8.7%




02/05/2024This year the national forum for rail freight transport Mercintreno will be held in Padua
It will take place as part of Green Logistics Expo




02/05/2024In the first three months of 2024, cruise traffic in Global Ports Holding's terminals increased by +30%
The consortium led by GPH has been selected as the preferred bidder for the Casablanca cruise terminal




02/05/2024A factory for the construction of tugboats was inaugurated in Safaga, Egypt
Ten naval units will be built for the Suez Canal Authority




02/05/2024Tomorrow PSA Venice will open the Venetian terminal to the port community and the city
Fourth edition of the "Vecon Loves Sicurezza" project




02/05/2024New Italy-Libya-Egypt service to Tarros and Messina
It will be inaugurated in mid-June and built with two ships




02/05/2024The 2023 final budget of the Port Authority of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea has been approved
Annunziata: the next few years, which are essential to complete the European investments of the PNRR




02/05/2024Hannibal plans to activate a rail link between Italy, Hungary and Romania
By the end of 2024, two weekly rotations will be inaugurated




02/05/2024In the first quarter of 2024, the Maersk Group's revenues decreased by -13.0%
+7.0% increase in containerized shipping operating costs




02/05/2024Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record results for the first quarter
It was also the highest level of bookings ever
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Warsaw
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Rome
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The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
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Prague
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Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal
Genoa
We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June
António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security
New York
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies
Bern
The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
Los Angeles
The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars
Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito
Rome
Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025
Hamburg
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%
Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled
Brussels
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Haifa
Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Paris
They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
Washington
The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Szczecin/Brussels
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
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ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› 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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