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June 2024




28/06/2024The Port of Los Angeles will enhance its capacity in the cruise segment
Call for proposals for a new terminal and for the renovation of the World Cruise Center




28/06/2024Attica charters two new ro-pax ships that it will place from 2027 on the routes between Italy and Greece
Agreement with the Swedish company Stena RoRo that includes options for the purchase of the units




28/06/2024Kombiverkehr is alarmed by the reduction of DB Cargo's services for intermodal transport
The company is looking for alternative partners




28/06/2024Fincantieri will build a fourth NFS submarine for the Italian Navy
Contract worth 500 million euros




28/06/2024In May, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Containers alone increased by +8.2%




28/06/2024MSC ready to acquire 15% of ADR in Genoa Airport
The shipowners' group has submitted a binding purchase proposal




27/06/2024There are four main critical areas in view of the entry into force of the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Workshop on the theme of the Confitarma Youth Group




27/06/2024Crystal commissions two new high-end, latest-generation cruise ships from Fincantieri
The agreement includes an option for a third unit




27/06/2024Gianluca Croce is the new president of Assagenti
Aldo Blacks, Roberto De Marchi, Carolina Villa and Maurizio Gozzi have been appointed Vice Presidents




27/06/2024Paolo Pessina will be the new president of Federagenti
The passing of the baton will take place on 25 October when Alessandro Santi will end his mandate




27/06/2024On July 1st, the first version of the Sardinia Port Community System will become operational
The new telematics platform was presented today in Cagliari




27/06/2024Technical launch of the second of the four GNV ro-pax ships under construction in China
The 52,000-tonne GRT GNV Orion will be taken over in the summer of 2025




27/06/2024Orders for 63.4 million to Somec in the cruise ship segment
These are units destined for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Oceania Cruises and Disney Cruise Line




27/06/2024Assarmatori has strengthened its structure
Simone Parizzi, Mattia Canevari and Cesare Crocini have been added to the team




27/06/2024The Houthis reportedly targeted two other MSC container carriers
The ships continued their voyage as usual




27/06/2024Japan's MOL acquires a 25% stake in Tanzanian logistics company Alistair Group
The Dar es Salaam-based company has 1,000 employees and a fleet of 450 trucks




26/06/2024Marsa Maroc will operate the East Container Terminal of the new port of Nador West Med
It will have an annual traffic capacity of 3.4 million TEUs




26/06/2024Port of Ravenna, over four million euros allocated to new vehicles with a lower environmental impact
Call for tenders for the replacement of vehicles currently operating on the quay




26/06/2024R-Logitech will exit Euroports and be replaced by a new private majority shareholder
Investment firms PMV and SFPIM have temporarily increased their shares




26/06/2024Rosetti Marino, new order for offshore EPC activities worth over 400 million euros
It involves the construction of the topside of the gas production platform that will be installed off the Libyan coast




26/06/2024Hapag-Lloyd is partnering with ZeroNorth for the energy transition of its fleet
Digital solution for fuel supply and bunkering planning




26/06/2024FedEx express courier revenues are growing again
The current positive trend is expected to continue in the coming months




25/06/2024Assagenti analyses the impact of the ongoing geopolitical crises on maritime traffic
Today, almost 50% of the strategic areas through which trade by sea transits are considered at risk




25/06/2024In the February-May quarter, Carnival reported record revenue and passenger numbers
The cruise group expects strong growth to continue in 2025




25/06/2024On July 9th, Adria Ferries will inaugurate a new ferry line between Italy and Montenegro
Twice-weekly service between the ports of Ancona and Bar




25/06/2024Ferrovie dello Stato and Eni continue their collaboration in the alternative fuels sector
Experimentation has already begun on the use of pure HVO biofuel to replace diesel




25/06/2024Mitsui O.S.K. Lines will have a 72% stake in Gearbulk
It will acquire an additional 23% held by Halberton Holding (Jebsen family)




25/06/2024Paolo d'Amico has been confirmed as president of the Italian Naval Register
The mandate for the four-year period 2024-2027 has been renewed




25/06/2024In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Romanian ports increased by +16.1%
Sharp drop in cargoes to and from Italy




25/06/2024Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group launches the ItalianSeafarers website
The training opportunities offered by ITS companies and foundations were presented




24/06/2024In 2023, the number of passengers accommodated on MSC Cruises ships has almost doubled
In August, the activity of Explora Journeys also began




24/06/2024The EQT Infrastructure VI fund acquires Constellation Cold Logistics
It owns and operates 26 cold storage facilities in Western Europe and Scandinavia




24/06/2024Hamburg Commercial Bank has acquired NIBC's ship credit portfolio
It is valued at $992 million




24/06/2024UPS sells logistics company Coyote Logistics to RXO for more than $1 billion
In 2023, the divested business generated revenue of $3.2 billion




24/06/2024In the first three months of 2024, container traffic at German ports increased by +5.2%
The overall volume of goods decreased by -1.1%




21/06/2024The U.S. Secretary of the Navy is excited about Hanwha's acquisition of Philly Shipyard
It is the first Korean shipbuilder to land on American shores and - he specified - I am sure that it will not be the last




21/06/2024CMA CGM restructures services in the Mediterranean
Changes to the Euronaf and TMX 2 lines that call at various Italian ports




21/06/2024The only port of La Spezia is Santo Stefano Magra
This is underlined by shippers, shipping agents and customs officers from La Spezia who say no to the hypothesis of other corridors




21/06/2024Grimaldi (ALIS): intervene on the European ETS Directive so as not to create a distortion of modal competition and a geographical distortion
We hope that the ICS's proposal to set up a research and development fund will be taken into consideration




21/06/2024Guerrieri (AdSP Livorno): the TDT terminal must maintain its product vocation
We expect Grimaldi to come up with development plans to encourage real growth in containerised traffic




21/06/2024Hanwha enters the U.S. Jones Act market by buying U.S. shipbuilder Philly Shipyard
Deal worth $100 million




21/06/2024Emanuele Grimaldi has been re-elected President of the International Chamber of Shipping
Confirmed for another two-year term




21/06/2024Viking orders Fincantieri to build two cruise ships of 54 thousand GRT
They will be able to accommodate 998 passengers and will be delivered between 2028 and 2029




21/06/2024Lorenzo Giacobbe is the new president of the Assagenti Youth Group
He will be supported by vice-presidents Pietro Abbona and Andrea Pompei




21/06/2024Cargo traffic in French ports is growing again
Increase in cargo volumes handled at all major airports in the first three months of 2024




20/06/2024Filt Cgil and Fit Cisl have called for a strike in the ports on 4 and 5 July
There is an absolute need to renew the CCNL as soon as possible




20/06/2024Approval for the functional rebalancing of the Venice Passenger Terminal concession, the duration of which has been extended by ten years
Commitment to invest over 19 million euros. Port of Chioggia, concession to SO. RE. BUT. (F2I Port Holding)




20/06/2024The ports of Trieste and Monfalcone are allied with those of Cartagena, Riga and North Sea Port
Non-exclusive network of medium-sized European ports




20/06/2024In May, cargo traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -0.6% and in the port of Savona-Vado it grew by +9.6%
The Liguria Region has approved the Strategic Development Plan for the "Port and Hinterland of La Spezia" FTA




20/06/2024Report on work in Ligurian ports
It was created by the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation




20/06/2024The unions are urging a meeting on the congestion fee requested by hauliers operating with the port of Genoa
In case of no response - they announced - we will take action with trade union struggles




20/06/2024Intermodal transport of precast concrete from Tuscany to Sardinia
Collaboration between the Baraclit group, the FS Group's Logistics Hub and the Grendi Group




20/06/2024The growth of containerized transhipment traffic in the ports of Algeciras and Valencia continues
In May, the number of containers in transhipment increased by +8.4% and +12.0% in the two airports




20/06/2024Seven days of mobilization in Italian ports at the beginning of next month
Uiltrasporti, irresponsible the attitude of the employers' parties in the negotiations for the renewal of the CCNL of the ports




20/06/2024Kombiverkehr, in 2025 the costs for the use of rail lines for the transport of goods will double in Germany
Krebs: In the worst-case scenario, we will stop transport




20/06/2024India's final green light for the project for the construction of a large container port in Vadhavan
It will have an annual capacity of 23.2 million TEUs




19/06/2024The UIRR is dissatisfied with the position of the Council of the EU on the proposal for a regulation on railway infrastructure capacity
The association continues to call for a more coordinated approach at the international level




19/06/2024Russo (Conftrasporti): differentiated autonomy risks undermining the competitiveness of the national economic system
It is worrying that the law was approved in the total absence of definition of the Essential Performance Levels with reference to ports, airports and large infrastructures




19/06/2024The number of companies associated with Assiterminal rises to 88
Seven new companies join




19/06/2024Extension of the indemnity for failure to start for dockers at the ports of Gioia Tauro and Taranto
The confirmed IMA confirmed for another nine months




19/06/2024Fratelli Cosulich has acquired the Genoese company Schiavetti Enzo
It operates in the production and sale of hardware products for the naval and nautical industries




19/06/2024Probable sinking of the bulk carrier Tutor attacked by the Houthis
The sighting of debris and hydrocarbon slicks at sea has been reported




19/06/2024In the first five months of 2024 the traffic in goods in the port of Trieste increased by 5.6% percent
Increase generated by liquid bulk bulk (+ 11.6%). In decline the miscellaneous goods (-3.4%) and the dry bulk (-78.5%)




18/06/2024The EU Council agrees its position on the new regulation on the European Maritime Safety Agency
The general approach on the Railway Infrastructure Capacity Usage Regulation was also adopted




18/06/2024Grimaldi: Rising protectionism, but also the EU ETS and Europe's CBAM, create barriers to world trade
The failure of global institutions such as the WTO further exacerbates this problem




18/06/2024Last month, the port of Barcelona handled 343 thousand containers (+13.7%)
The growth of transhipped containers remained high (+24.3%)




18/06/2024The Council of State also rejected the appeal by the Gioia Tauro Oil Company
The port authority had rejected the company's applications for a concession




18/06/2024Work has started in the port of Salerno to restore the operation of the Red Quay to ro-ro traffic
The total cost of the works is €3.6 million




18/06/2024Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will build Japan's first two methanol-powered ro-ro ships
They will have a capacity of around 2,300 vehicles




18/06/2024MSC restructures the connections between the Western Mediterranean and Canada
Merger of two services




18/06/2024Last month, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -3.1%
In the first five months of 2024, the decline was -4.6%




17/06/2024MSC's new Mediterranean - East Coast USA service
It will be held weekly




17/06/2024Port of Ancona, border control post authorized to control products of non-animal origin
Garofalo: new growth opportunities related to the traffic of these products




17/06/2024On 24 June, the Port Community System of the ports of Campania will be activated
The digital platform will be equipped with additional tools by 2026




17/06/2024Brussels has given the green light to the 570 million euros allocated by Italy to encourage the use of cold ironing in ports
Initially, a reduction of up to 100% of general system charges in the price of electricity is envisaged




17/06/2024General Claudio Graziano, Chairman of the Fincantieri Group, has died
From 2015 to 2018 he was Chief of Defence Staff




17/06/2024In 2023, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.0%
Passengers up +6.4%




17/06/2024In 2023, the turnover of MIS - Magli Intermodal Service grew by +28.5%
Handled 2.3 million tons of cargo




17/06/2024A consortium led by STAR Capital will acquire V.Group
The transaction will be completed in early autumn




17/06/2024Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell by -8.2% last month
In the first five months of 2024, an increase of +10.0% was recorded




14/06/2024Italy's connection index to the global network of containerized shipping services remained unchanged
For the first three national ports, there was growth in Genoa (+5.5%) and La Spezia (+12.8%) and a decrease in Gioia Tauro (-4.4%)




14/06/2024Offer by GIH to acquire the entire share capital of Global Ports Holding and implement the delisting of the company
In the first three months of this year, the terminal operator's revenues grew by +6.8%




14/06/2024Federagenti appeals to Meloni for a new order in the Mediterranean
Saints: it's time to "give the cards"




14/06/2024Faraone appointed Secretary General of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
He takes over from Alessandro Guerri




14/06/2024Spediporto, limiting arrivals in the port of Genoa to a number of vehicles that can actually be served
Botta: An alternative to congestion could also be to extend the allowances for parking and container detention




14/06/2024The South Korean government decides to ensure hold capacity for containers to support exports
Measures are also being taken to counter the increase in the value of sea freight rates




13/06/2024The new EU regulation for the development of the TEN-T trans-European transport network has been definitively approved
Network core to be completed by 2030, extended core by 2040 and comprehensive network by 2050




13/06/2024A ministerial inspection commission has been set up to analyse the procedures for granting concessions in the ports of Genoa and Savona
It is made up of Salvatore Pilato, magistrate of the Court of Auditors, Patrizia Scarchilli, director general of the MIT, and Giuseppe Strano, outgoing commander of the Fiumicino Port Authority




13/06/2024Extensive damage to the bulk carrier Tutor attacked by the Houthis in the Red Sea
Hit by a drone boat and the launch of drones and ballistic missiles




13/06/2024In 2023, rail traffic at the Nola Interport recorded an increase of +7.4%
A similar positive trend occurred in the first quarter of this year




13/06/2024The growth of prices of new shipbuilding continues
The size of the container ship order book is reduced




13/06/2024Compagnie de Transports au Maroc completes the acquisition of 51% of the share capital of Africa Morocco Links
The stake was sold by the Bank of Africa for ADH 307 million




13/06/2024Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by -3.4% in May
Growth is expected to resume in the summer




13/06/2024On June 25 in Genoa the assembly of Assagenti will be held
Event entitled "Restless Seas. Routes and conflicts: the unknown factor of trafficking"




13/06/2024The new cruise terminal at the Port of Tarragona has been inaugurated
It will be operated by Global Ports Holding. This year, traffic of 122 thousand passengers is expected




12/06/2024Notice of consultation for the design, construction and management of the new passenger terminal in Ancona
The planned investment for the construction of the work is 15 million euros




12/06/2024The consolidation works of the first reclaimed basin of the Darsena Europa have reached 60%
Completion is expected by the end of the year




12/06/2024Piacenza has resigned as extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea
He was succeeded by Admiral Massimo Seno




12/06/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, cargo traffic in Italian ports decreased by -2.7%
Containers (+4.5%) and rolling stock (+5.9%) recovered. There was a decrease in liquid bulk (-2.8%) and conventional cargo (-4.6%) and a very marked reduction in dry bulk (-29.8%)




12/06/2024The vehicles of the Trieste Coast Guard rescued a motor ship of the APT Gorizia
The 76 people on board were rescued




12/06/2024The Italian Sea Group has completed the sale of the Viareggio shipyard
It was sold to Next Yacht Group for €21 million




12/06/2024Eni has sold 10% of Saipem's share capital
The turnover was approximately €393 million




12/06/2024In April, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -51.1%
In the first four months of 2024, the reduction was -45.1%




12/06/2024Assoporti and SRM publish a new update of the "Port Infographics" report
Focus on maritime traffic and fleets, alternative fuels and the employment of women in ports




12/06/2024Daimler Truck - Kawasaki Heavy Industries agreement for liquid hydrogen trucks
Intended to design the entire supply chain




12/06/2024Full seaworthiness restored in the access channel to the Port of Baltimore
About 50,000 tons of wreckage from the bridge that collapsed in March were removed




11/06/2024Two days of strikes have not brought the parties negotiating the renewal of the contract of German port workers closer
Ulbrich (ver.di): A significant increase in wages is needed to compensate for the increase in the cost of living




11/06/2024In 2023, out of 250 million containers shipped by sea, only 221 were lost at sea
33% of the containers have been recovered




11/06/2024The board of directors of Stazioni Marittime has been renewed
Indication of the confirmation of Edoardo Monzani as Chairman




11/06/2024CMA CGM will operate a seasonal service on the Asia-North Europe/Med route
Seven 7,000 TEU ships are planned to be deployed in two rotations




11/06/2024In May, the revenues of Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines grew by +46.2% and +40.1%
In the first five months of 2024, increases of +27.0% and +17.5% were recorded




11/06/2024Meyer Turku delivers the new Mein Schiff 7 cruise ship to TUI Cruises
It has a gross tonnage of 111,500 tons




10/06/2024Port of Genoa, Spediporto and Fedespedi ask hauliers to freeze the congestion fee
They propose to await the results of an in-depth analysis of the situation




10/06/2024German port companies are calling on the EU to focus on the competitiveness of European ports
Titzrath (ZDS): To meet the challenges of our time, we need strong ports




10/06/2024DFDS will sell its mini cruises to Gotlandsbolaget
The divestiture will include the ships "Crown Seaways" and "Pearl Seaways" built in 1994 and 1989




10/06/2024Finsea renews its brand identity
The structure of the group is divided into three main business units: Finsea - Shipping agency, Finsea - Land transport and Finsea - Global logistics




10/06/2024Second report of the Fedespedi Study Center on the Suez crisis
In the Mediterranean, the ports closest to Gibraltar have an advantage




10/06/2024Project for the construction of a cruise port in Bajamar (Mexico)
Murano Global Investments announces the signing of a non-binding agreement with a cruise operator




10/06/2024Evergreen invests approximately $500 million in new container ships and new containers
Six ships of 2,400 TEUs and 50,000 containers have been ordered




10/06/2024Accelleron has signed a five-year agreement with Grandi Navi Veloci
Maintenance and assistance to the more than 100 turboblowers installed on the 28 ships in the fleet




10/06/2024New attacks on ships in the Gulf of Aden region
The container ship "MSC Tavvishi" of the Mediterranean Shipping Company was hit




10/06/2024In May, container traffic at the port of Singapore amounted to 3.5 million TEUs (+3.6%)
In the first five months of 2024, 16.9 million TEUs were handled (+7.7%)




07/06/2024The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission launches a public consultation on Gemini Cooperation
On the routes to the USA, the agreement between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd will employ up to 184 vessels




07/06/2024On July 17, the assembly of the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators will be held in Rome
It will be preceded on the 16th by a private event between networking and art




07/06/2024Ok to the offer of Navantia, Fincantieri, Naval Group, Naviris and Hydrus for the new European corvette
It was submitted as part of the second call of the European Defence Fund




07/06/2024Last month, Evergreen's turnover grew by +40.3%
In the first five months of 2024, the increase was +36.2%




07/06/2024Agreement for the expansion of the Russian container terminal ULCT in the Gulf of Finland
Annual traffic capacity will be increased fivefold




06/06/2024Vado Gateway rejoices for Italy's leadership in the World Bank's "Container Port Performance Index" report
The port of Savona-Vado is ranked thirty-sixth in the world ranking of the best performing container ports




06/06/2024Tender for the construction of the new Donato Bramante cruise terminal in the port of Civitavecchia
The tender for the expansion of the La Spezia Container Terminal is also underway




06/06/2024Spain's Pérez y Cía. has bought its compatriot EUCONSA
It specializes in intermodal bulk transportation of chemicals and petrochemicals




06/06/2024To electrify the quays of Spanish ports, it is necessary to quintuple the energy needs of the ports
Arana (Puertos del Estado): With the OPS, energy consumption is doubled, from one to two terawatts




06/06/2024Suez Canal, continuation of the policy of discounts applied to ships in transit
Maritime traffic is still more than halved compared to last year




06/06/2024A bridge in the port of Charleston was closed due to the passage of an out-of-control container ship
The crew managed to regain control of the ship




06/06/2024Conference on security and optimisation of passenger flows in ports and borders
Organized by the ICSA Foundation, it will be held on June 12 in Rome




05/06/2024The significant increase in container traffic at the port of Barcelona continued in April
Transhipment traffic alone grew by +73.9%




05/06/2024Boluda Towage finalizes the acquisition of French Les Abeilles
It was sold by the Econocom group




05/06/2024In April, cargo traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -7.9%
In the first four months of 2024, the decline was -6.7%




05/06/2024Piero Lazzeri has been reconfirmed as president of Sanilog
Walter Barbieri has been appointed vice-president of the fund for the next three years




05/06/2024Damen has filed for bankruptcy against the Romanian shipyard of Mangalia
A thousand workers at the plant were placed on technical unemployment




05/06/2024Germany's L.I.T. acquires the Italian company Autotrasporti Pedot
The company was founded in 1939 in Lavis (Trento)




04/06/2024In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports fell by -8.3%
Both landings (-6.1%) and embarkations (-11.5%) decreased




04/06/2024Denmark's Scan Global Logistics has bought Foppiani Shipping & Logistics
The company, based in Prato, employs more than 160 people




04/06/2024New Egypt - Greece - Algeria service by Tarros and Diamond Line
It will be weekly and will be inaugurated on 28 June




04/06/2024Port of Gioia Tauro, the CSLP approves the interventions for the traffic of ro-ro and ro-pax ships
The functional technical adaptation to the PRP has been approved




04/06/2024ERFA, UIRR, Die Güterbahnen and RailGood are calling for a change of pace in EU rail freight policy
Measures are needed to strengthen inter- and intra-modal competition, prioritise funding for the sector and adapt infrastructure




04/06/2024The P&O Cruises Australia cruise brand will be incorporated into Carnival Cruise Line
The transition in March 2025




04/06/2024Maersk announces an improvement in its full-year 2024 outlook
Port congestion and freight increases are among the new components that characterize the market




04/06/2024Uiltrasporti, towards mobilization of Italian dockers from 17 to 23 June
Recovery of purchasing power, security and greater protections are the demands




03/06/2024Terminali Italia moves to the FS Group's Logistics Hub
Mercitalia Logistics has become the sole shareholder of the company




03/06/2024Mikhail Stahlhut (Hupac) is the new president of the UIRR
Jürgen Albersmann (Contargo) appointed Vice-Chairman




03/06/2024From 2026, it will become mandatory to report containers lost at sea
Kjaer (WSC): Significant progress in the safety of navigation and the protection of the environment




03/06/2024Projects to supply green e-fuels to shipping are at a standstill
A study by T&E shows that not a single initiative dedicated specifically to maritime transport is underway




03/06/2024Wärtsilä supports RINA and Gas and Heat in the green ammonia bunkering project
An innovative barge will be developed




03/06/2024The UAE's ADNOC Logistics and Services acquires Navig8
Transaction valued at approximately $1.4-1.5 billion




03/06/2024In April 2024, cargo traffic in the port of Genoa was stable and in Savona-Vado it grew by +49.4%
First drop in cruises in the Savona port after the post-pandemic recovery
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Casablanca
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Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group
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Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution
Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy
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T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops
Brussels
Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels
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Cruise passengers down by -11%
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Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good
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Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)
ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation
Brussels
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Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline
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Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.
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Rome
Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders
Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.
Zagreb
Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers
MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast
Geneva
Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York
Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Athens
Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%
Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona
Ancona
Research presented on the potential of the Marche port
HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024
Seoul
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%
AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America
Kongens Lyngby/Madrid
Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company
HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di
Hamburg
The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees
Leghorn
Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep
Lugano
The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%
Algeciras/Valencia
The negative trend continued last month
Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing
Rome
Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83
Naples
Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector
The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea
Rome
The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January
Los Angeles
Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%
Leghorn
Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%
Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana
Ancona
Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West
Genoa
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%
Podgorica
Passengers increased by +16.1%
Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group
Rome
Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India
Naples
On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"
One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal
The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara
The Spice
Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra
Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"
Genoa
It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa
Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker
Genoa
It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%
Nola
Road freight traffic stable
MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
Barcelona
It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months
In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore/HongKong
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%
The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa
Genoa
It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons
Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth
Long Beach
In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)
Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons
Rome
Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system
Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt
Marseille
Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria
Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector
Rome
Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024
Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened
Singapore
It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs
Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari
D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector
Rome
Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System
UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
Milan
The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949
New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
London/Milan
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Valencia
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)
Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express
Milan
The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services
Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck
Genoa
Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari
This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary
Genoa
A series of celebratory events are planned
MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip
Hamburg
The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits
(Türkiye Today)
Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy
(The News International, Pakistan)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published
Venice
The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units
Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels
Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo
Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Reykjavik
Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year
Singapore
Revenues up +8.8%
Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%
AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire
The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions
Rome
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed
Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua
The Spice
The frequency is weekly
CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia
Beirut
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports
Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Monk
Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%
Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Immediate strike by workers in the sector
The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly
The Spice
Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices
Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%
DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits
Hedehouse
Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%
Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera
Venice
25-year contract
Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January
Ravenna
Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved
Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January
Joy Taurus
347,917 TEUs were handled
The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti
Rome
The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association
Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships
Hamburg
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.
ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market
Singapore/Seoul
Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US
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