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July 2024




31/07/2024The NCLH cruising group marks new records for the second quarter of the year
Waiting for the continuation of the positive trend in place




31/07/2024The WSC illustrates its Green Balance Mechanism for decarbonisation of shipping
A taxation on fossil fuels to fund two funds : one to level the costs of different fuels and one for research and development




31/07/2024Horizon Naval Systems signs contract from 1.5 billion for two "FREMM Evo" for the Navy Navy
They will be delivered in 2029 and 2030




31/07/2024Approved DEASP of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenan and Ionian Seas
Okay of the Management Committee also to the changes in the 2024 budget and the POT and the functional technical adjustment of the PRP




31/07/2024Port of Ravenna, memorandum of understanding for the digital integration of port and rail systems
It was initialed by the AdSP and the Logistic Pole of the State Railways Group




31/07/2024They come back to grow the quarterly financial performance of the ONE
In the April-June period, containers carried by the fleet increased by 11.2% percent




31/07/2024The differentiated autonomy? A disaster announced for logistics and ports, denounces Merlo (Federlogistics)
It is essential and urgent for the country to be able to rely on a reform that centralises port programming




31/07/2024South Korea's Taewoong Logistics buys the Croatian auto-transport company LA Trans
The company has an agreement for forwarding to the container markets landed by Maersk in the port of Rijeka




30/07/2024Employ the proceeds of the EU ETS to support the investments in decarbonisation of the sectors that have produced them
They are asking for Anfia, Anita, Confitarma, Assogasliquidi-Federchemistry and Unem




30/07/2024EU portal on financial instruments to support the green transition of shipping
Up-to-date information on grants, loans and other financial products




30/07/2024Record cargo traffic in Albanian ports
The tender for the construction of the new port of Porto Romano is underway




30/07/2024Record of the quarterly and half-year values of new orders obtained by Fincantieri
Revenues were stable in the first half of this year




30/07/2024In the April-June quarter, Finnlines' revenues grew by +13.0%
Ro-pax traffic transported by the company's ships is increasing




30/07/2024Edison announces the ship-to-ship supply of liquefied natural gas in the port of Trieste
First bunkering operation of this type in the Adriatic




30/07/2024Fincantieri - Accenture agreement for the digitalization of ships, ports and maritime infrastructures
Folgiero: the goal is to manage the entire life cycle of the ship product and no longer just the construction




29/07/2024The White House announces private investments in the national shipbuilding and port equipment supply chain
In the field HD Hyundai, Bollinger Shipyards, Davie Shipbuilding and Konecranes. The latter plans to build STS cranes in the USA




29/07/2024The Board of Directors of Spininvest, the majority shareholder of the Spinelli logistics group, has been renewed
The president is David Ermini, national leader of the PD and former vice president of the Superior Council of the Judiciary




29/07/2024Ignazio Messina & C. has taken delivery of a second 6,300 TEU containership
The "Jolly Bianco" was built in 2007




29/07/2024The tender for the expansion of the container terminal of the port of Koper has been launched
Traffic capacity will rise to 1.75 million TEUs




29/07/2024Project for the digital transition and innovation of the nautical and logistics-port supply chains
The project leader is CDP Venture Capital




29/07/2024Croce is certain that the new dam of the port of Genoa will be built on schedule
According to the president of Assagenti, a war is underway between crows and owls with the latter destined to succumb




29/07/2024Cargo traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos was stable in the first half of the year
Strong growth in general goods, particularly in the second quarter




26/07/2024The associations of the maritime-port sector denounce the absence of the MIT at the tables where the allocation of EU ETS resources is decided
Alarming - they underline - is the lack of provision for a distribution of funds in favor of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport




26/07/2024Considerable further reduction in freight traffic in the port of Taranto
In the second quarter of 2024, the decline was -30.7%




26/07/2024In the second quarter of this year, traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.1%
Foreign cargo alone increased by +8.4% and containers rose by +7.5%




26/07/2024Konecranes' economic results grew in the second quarter
Trend decline in orders, but up compared to the previous quarter




26/07/2024GNV publishes its 2023 Community Report
Catani: we generate direct, indirect and induced impacts of 1.36 billion euros on the Italian economy every year




26/07/2024Changes to the 2024 budget of the Western Ligurian Port Authority approved
The Management Committee approves the agreements with RFI for last-mile connections




25/07/2024Trade unions, the renewal of the seafarers' contract approved and the reserve dissolved
Some critical issues in the trailer sector




25/07/2024CMA CGM quarterly revenues up thanks to new acquisitions
Containerized volumes carried by the fleet increased by +6.8% in the second quarter




25/07/2024Salvini asks for the curricula of those interested in chairing nine Port System Authorities
Applications must be submitted by 10 September




25/07/2024Another extraordinary quarter for Royal Caribbean Cruises
In the April-June period, numerous records were broken in the first half of 2024




25/07/2024Rasmussen (BIMCO): The reduced container ship demolition activity will increase in the future
Meanwhile, the hold capacity of the world fleet reaches new records




25/07/2024Sharp decline in the economic performance of the German railway group DB
In the first half of the year, a -10.2% drop in goods transported by DB Cargo. DB Schenker's performance also decreased




25/07/2024The Port Authority of Sardinia accelerates infrastructure spending
About 60 million euros in additional sums available in 2024




24/07/2024The contract for the new paving of quays 19, 20 and 21 of the port of Ancona has been awarded
Part of the ferry docks will be moved to the area




24/07/2024The top management of the associations of shipping agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia has been renewed
On August 10, the inauguration of the promenade of the new waterfront of Marina di Carrara




24/07/2024Medlog (MSC Group) will become co-owner of the new Belgian inland port of Limburg
Partnership with Essers and Machiels




24/07/2024Half-year growth of +4% in container traffic at HPH Trust's terminals
Revenues up by +2.6%




24/07/2024DSV, quarterly turnover up but not profits
In the April-June period, air and sea shipments increased




24/07/2024Work is underway in the port of Augusta for the construction of the new border control post
They will be completed by January 2025




23/07/2024In the first five months of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +5.8% while in Salerno it fell by -1.0%
Cruise passengers and ferry passengers on the rise in the regional capital and down in the Salerno port




23/07/2024The DPSS of the Port System Authority of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea has been approved
The tool defines the objectives and coordinated development strategies of the ports of the System




23/07/2024Carnival orders three cruise ships of 230,000 gross tons from Fincantieri
They will be the largest ever built by the shipbuilding company and the largest ever built in Italy




23/07/2024The law prohibiting shipping companies from unjustifiably refusing cargo slots has been published in the USA
The VOCC will have to demonstrate the existence of reasonable grounds for denying the spaces




23/07/2024In the second quarter of this year, UPS revenues decreased by 1.1%
Net profit down by -32.3%




23/07/2024New quarterly and half-yearly records for containers and conventional goods in Spanish ports
In the April-June period, total traffic grew by +5.1%




23/07/2024Construction of the MSC Group's trimodal terminal in the Paris region has begun
Annual traffic is expected to reach five million TEUs in 2027




23/07/2024The quarterly turnover of the Kuehne + Nagel logistics group was stable
Revenues generated by air shipments are growing




22/07/2024The London government has rejected a state guarantee on the new loans requested by Harland & Wolff
The market - said Minister Reynolds - is in the best position to resolve the commercial issues faced by the company




22/07/2024Denmark's Norden buys Norway's Norlat Shipping
It specializes in the maritime transport of forest products




22/07/2024In the port of Naples, work began on strengthening the Duca d'Aosta breakwater
Delivery of the construction site for the upgrading of the 3 January Pier of the port of Salerno




22/07/2024New Bertani Trasporti service for the rail transport of cars between Chignolo Po and Cassino
One trip a week was made with the aim of doubling the frequency




22/07/2024Trafigura becomes the sole owner of High Heat Tankers
Acquired 50% of the capital in the hands of Gearbulk




22/07/2024Meyer Werft confirms the possibility of implementing the restructuring of the shipbuilding group
The definition of a draft plan that should be completed in 2028 has been announced




22/07/2024COSCO Shipping Ports, new all-time record for monthly container traffic in June
In the April-June period of this year, a new quarterly record was also recorded




19/07/2024IBIA, the IMO's current carbon intensity indicator penalizes bunkering activity
A proposal to amend the CII has been presented in view of the next session of the MEPC




19/07/20246.5% of the fleet at sea is able to use alternative fuels or propulsion
This is highlighted by SRM's "Italian Maritime Economy" report in the focus on reducing shipping emissions




19/07/2024Slight quarterly and half-yearly growth in container traffic in the port of Algeciras
In the first six months of 2024, they amounted to 2,396,053 TEUs (+2.7%)




19/07/2024New locomotives for transalpine transport from SBB Cargo International
Order to Siemens Mobility




19/07/2024Wärstilä's second quarter was positive
Strong growth in the maritime segment




18/07/2024A ro-pax of Bluferries has been launched
From the beginning of next year it will connect Villa San Giovanni with Messina




18/07/2024New historical record of monthly container traffic in the port of Barcelona
New peaks in quarterly and half-yearly containerized volumes were also recorded




18/07/2024Fincantieri-Hera agreement for the optimization of the waste cycle
A newco will be established. The activity will start in the Monfalcone shipyard




18/07/2024In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port system of Antwerp-Zeegrugge grew by +4%
Containers amounted to almost 3.4 million TEUs (+2%)




18/07/2024Port of Rotterdam, container traffic recovering in the second quarter
In the second half of the year, volumes are also expected to increase in other product segments




18/07/2024CMA CGM is in agreement with Google to apply artificial intelligence to the group's operations
Among the objectives is to increase the efficiency of fleet and container use




18/07/2024ABB's profits are up while orders fall
Increase in orders in the maritime, port and chemical sectors




18/07/2024In the first half of 2024, container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by +14.4%
In the second quarter alone, the increase was +2.2%




18/07/2024The Japanese ENEOS sells its fleet of tankers and bulk carriers to a newco 80% owned by NYK
The sale does not include vessels for the transport of crude oil




17/07/2024Medtruck (MSC group), agreement with trade unions on wages and rights
In the next 15 days, the workers will be called upon to express their opinion on the agreement




17/07/2024EU funds for 765 million for the new Turin-Lyon railway line
Access to the Brenner base tunnel has also been financed




17/07/2024Assiterminal, use EU ETS funds for investments in infrastructure and new equipment for port companies
Becce: on the CCNL the unions must abandon the conflictual drift




17/07/2024Marsa Maroc will operate two terminals in the Beninese port of Cotonou
The activity will be carried out together with the new public-private company Bénin Manutentions




17/07/2024The new intermodal rail link between the Interporto della Toscana Centrale and the Darsena Toscana Terminal has been inaugurated
The transport of Acqua Panna to the port of Livorno has begun




17/07/2024Clerc (Maersk): The coming months will also be characterized by a shortage of containerized cargo in the face of high demand
Agreement in Bahrain to establish a ship recycling yard




17/07/2024The naval vehicles for the construction of the new cruise pier are arriving in the port of La Spezia
They will be used for the consolidation of the seabed and the prefabrication and laying of caissons




17/07/2024Rhenus has opened two factories near Bologna and Milan
New branches in Castel San Pietro and Casei Gerola




17/07/2024In June, the Port of Long Beach sets a new container traffic record for this month
In the first half of 2024, total containerized volumes grew by +15.0%




17/07/2024In May, the decline in ship traffic in the Suez Canal was accentuated
Tanker crossings decreased by -41.5% and those of other types of vessels by -59.4%




16/07/2024Agreement between the Port Authority of the Central Adriatic and the State Police for the prevention and fight against computer crimes
Garofalo: the digitization and complete computerization of the port authority's activities are strategic priorities for us




16/07/2024Cognolato is the new president of Assiterminal
Ferrari confirmed as director of the association of port terminal operators




16/07/2024General cargo stopped and sanctioned by the Genoa Coast Guard
Serious violations of European legislation on ship recycling were found




16/07/2024CIMAC has been accredited with consultative status with the International Maritime Organization
Boom: We are convinced that the work of the association can contribute to the achievement of the IMO's objectives




16/07/2024The EIB is providing 90 million for the Darsena Europa project in the port of Livorno
Warriors: full political and financial support for its realization




15/07/2024European Commissioners Valean and Sinkevicius resigned to take their seats in the EU Parliament
They will be temporarily replaced by Wopke Hoekstra and Maros Sefcovic




15/07/2024The rebound in revenues recorded by the OOCL continues
In the second quarter of this year they grew by +14.4%




15/07/2024Croce (Assagenti): do not stop the construction of large infrastructures
The Genoa Dam, the Terzo Valico and the motorway gutter - he underlines - are essential works




15/07/2024In the first half of 2024, container traffic at the port of Hong Kong fell by -5.4%
In the second quarter, the decline was -7.5%




15/07/2024Saipem has been awarded two offshore projects in Saudi Arabia
New assets worth approximately $500 million




15/07/2024The five-year agreement between Onorato Armatori and IMAT for the training of crews has been renewed
The center's equipment will be enriched with a true dual fuel engine




15/07/2024The strong demand for containers is reflected in CIMC's earnings
A significant increase in dry box sales was recorded




15/07/2024Work has begun on the construction of the new entrance gate to the port of Augusta
Di Sarcina: strategic work also in light of the recent transfer of container traffic from Catania




15/07/2024Orders for 2.7 billion dollars to KSOE for the construction of 12 container carriers of 15,500 TEUs
The Fair Trade Commission authorizes KSOE to acquire 35.05% of the capital of STX Heavy Industries




15/07/2024The Port of Singapore records new all-time records for quarterly and half-yearly container traffic
New peaks also for non-oil bulk cargo




12/07/2024The FMC blocks the entry into force of the Gemini Corporation agreement between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd in trade with the USA
It would have automatically become effective on Monday, but the American agency has requested further information




12/07/2024Construction of a new cruise terminal will begin in the port of KlaipÄ—da
It is expected that the works will start this year




12/07/2024ALS Customs Services has acquired the Italian Battaglino Customs Services
The Milan-based company has 79 employees




12/07/2024In the first half of 2024, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -3.1%
Dry goods decreased by 2.7% and dry bulk by -3.5%




12/07/2024The 2023 financial statements of Interporto Campano have been approved
Alfredo Gaetani (chairman) and Claudio Ricci (chief executive officer) have been confirmed




12/07/2024The Danish group SGL buys the Brazilian Blu Logistics Brasil
Agreement to acquire the entire share capital




12/07/2024Saipem, contract for offshore activities in Azerbaijan
Activities in the Azerbaijani waters of the Caspian Sea are scheduled




12/07/2024The new Indian transhipment port has been inaugurated
The deep-water port of Vizhinjam is operated by Adani Ports and Logistics




12/07/202499.2% of Fincantieri's 400 million capital increase subscribed
The majority shareholder CDP Equity has subscribed new shares for 285.8 million euros




11/07/2024On July 17, the public assembly of Assiterminal will be held in Rome
Messina (Assarmatori): with the renewal of the CCNL of the shipping industry, valid answers to the needs of workers




11/07/2024In the second quarter, piracy against ships decreased, but not violence against seafarers
27 attacks reported compared to 38 in the April-June period of 2023




11/07/2024The draft agreement for the renewal of the CCNL of the shipping industry has been signed
Overall increase to the average parameter (boatswain) of 202 euros




11/07/2024At the La Spezia Container Terminal, the calls of OOCL's 21,000 TEU container ships begin
They are used on the Ocean Alliance's Asia-Europe routes




11/07/2024Inauguration of the Onshore Power Supply plant in the Port of Valletta
Every Wednesday "MSC World Europa" will connect to the airport's electricity grid




11/07/2024Global Ports Holdings accepts majority shareholder GIH's takeover offer
The proposal includes the delisting of the company




11/07/2024The Port Authority of Western Sicily engulfs the port of Sciacca in its jurisdiction
The municipal administration announces the upcoming signing of the delivery report between the Maritime State Property and the Port Authority




10/07/2024The Hamburg Parliament has approved at first reading the agreement for MSC's entry into HHLA's capital
71 votes in favor and 34 against




10/07/2024The XII National Report on the Economy of the Sea has been presented
The sector generates direct added value of €64.6 billion




10/07/2024Rete Ferroviaria Italiana is responsible for the management of the last mile railway in the port of Gioia Tauro
The 15-year concession deed has been signed




10/07/2024PSA, measures to mitigate congestion in the Port of Singapore are having success
In recent months, among other things, the need to move containers several times has increased




10/07/2024NovaAlgoma orders what will be the largest cement vessel in the world
Commissioned to Zhejiang Xinle Shipbuilding, it will have a deadweight capacity of 38,000 tons




10/07/2024The construction of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Four Seasons I has been set up in the Ancona shipyard
Fincantieri will deliver it by the end of 2025




10/07/2024Hapag-Lloyd announces preliminary results for the first half of the year
The company believes that the second half of 2024 will be better than previously expected




10/07/2024In the first half of 2024, freight traffic in Turkish ports increased by +3.2%
In the second quarter, volumes with Italy returned to growth after seven quarterly periods of decline




09/07/2024The shipping industry appeals for the modification of the Carbon Intensity Indicator
Intrinsic flaws - explain six associations - contrast with the common goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime sector




09/07/2024Fedespedi's economic-financial analysis of containerized shipping companies
In 2023, turnover fell by up to -65.2%




09/07/2024In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -3.0%
A drop of -3.3% is expected for the month of June




09/07/2024Keel laying of the new ultra-luxury megayacht destined for Aman at Sea
Ceremony at the San Giorgio di Nogaro construction site of T. Mariotti




09/07/2024Danaos confirms the order in China for five new container ships
Four will have a capacity of 9,200 TEUs and one of 8,258 TEUs




09/07/2024The first container terminal in the Mediterranean with an electrified quay in Barcelona
On Friday, the inauguration of the Onshore Power Supply plant of Hutchison Ports BEST




09/07/2024The growth in revenues of Taiwanese Evergreen and Yang Ming continues
YML orders 9,100 new containers




09/07/2024Japan's Oriental Land Co. enters the cruise industry by ordering a ship from Meyer Werft
It will carry out mini cruises departing from Tokyo as part of an agreement with Disney




09/07/2024CMA CGM-Pasqal agreement to introduce quantum computing technologies in shipping and logistics
Training of the personnel of the shipping group in quantum computing




08/07/2024The quay that will house the ship repair center has been inaugurated in Gioia Tauro
Agostinelli: this year container traffic in the port will be close to four million TEUs




08/07/2024The Chinese Hengli Group will build a shipyard on Changxing Island
Investment worth 1.3 billion dollars




08/07/2024Royal Boskalis will acquire full control of Smit Lamnalco
Agreement to buy 50% of the capital from the Saudi group Rezayat




08/07/2024The EU Commission has approved the aid granted by Italy to Caremar's maritime services
The in-depth investigation into the companies of the former Tirrenia group has been completed




08/07/2024SFL Corporation renews the lease of four container ships with Maersk
The capacity of the ships will be increased from 8,700 to 9,500 TEUs




08/07/2024Prysmian, record for the installation of a cable in ultra-deep water
Test for installation at -2,150 meters




08/07/2024Germany's Rhenus has acquired 15% of French company C Chez Vous
It specializes in the delivery of goods weighing more than 30 kilograms




08/07/2024Fratelli Cosulich orders two new chemical bunkering tankers
They will be taken delivery in the first half of 2026




08/07/2024Last year, intermodal shipments arriving and departing from Italy decreased significantly
Reductions of -8.8% and -13.1% respectively were recorded




08/07/2024Astilleros Armon has delivered the dual-fuel ferry Margarita Salas to the Baleària
It can be powered by liquefied natural gas




05/07/2024Almost total adherence - underline Filt, Fit and Uilt - to the days of strike of port workers
A fair response in terms of wages and protections is awaited




05/07/2024Fincantieri launches the Viking Vesta cruise ship in Ancona
In mid-2025 it will be delivered to the American Viking




05/07/2024Lineage buys the Abruzzo-based supplier of refrigerated warehouses Eurofrigor
It manages a cold storage facility of over 24,000 square meters in Controguerra




05/07/2024Currently, 90% of ship arrivals in the port of Singapore are not scheduled
The effect of the crisis in the Red Sea - explained Minister Hon Weng - could be aggravated by the upcoming increase in container volumes




04/07/2024The keel laying of the new GNV Virgo ro-pax took place in China
It will be the first ship in the GNV fleet to be powered by liquefied natural gas




04/07/2024Porto Marghera, the start of work on the new Montesyndial container terminal has been inaugurated
Di Blasio: it is one of the most important and eagerly awaited infrastructural works for the Veneto port system and for the productive fabric of the Northeast




04/07/2024Port concessions, the Economic and Financial Plans must be drawn up on the basis of a format developed by ART
Resolution of the Transport Regulation Authority




04/07/2024The construction phase of the antemural of the port of Porto Torres has begun
The question of the higher costs of the work has been entrusted to a Technical Advisory Board




04/07/2024The reduction in maritime traffic in the Panama Canal is attenuating
In the first five months of 2024, there were 3,706 transits of high-draft ships (-30.4%)




03/07/2024In Genoa the World Day of Aids to Maritime Navigation
On 22 August, IALA will assume the legal status of an intergovernmental organisation




03/07/2024SFL Corporation orders the construction of five 16,800 TEU container ships
A billion-dollar contract to New Times Shipbuilding




03/07/2024The Council of State upheld the Co.Na.Te.Co's appeal. against the Port Authority of Naples for the lack of dredging
A compensation of €2.16 million has been established against a financial loss of €37.88 million complained of by the company in the first instance




03/07/2024The trend of significant growth in traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven continues
The rise is driven by containers




03/07/2024In 2023, Fratelli Cosulich recorded financial performance second only to the record performance of 2022
Decrease of -14% in turnover




03/07/2024Maersk Supply Service will be acquired by Norway's DOF Group
Transaction valued at over $1.1 billion




03/07/2024OMT (Accelleron) acquires OMC2
The company manufactures high-precision fuel injectors for marine, stationary, and railway engines




02/07/2024Last year, cargo traffic in Dutch ports fell by -7.6%
Reduction of volumes in all the main product sectors




02/07/2024Assarmatori has no doubts: LNG is the fuel for the decarbonization of shipping
A catalogue of alternative fuels available at each port of call is not reasonably applicable to Italian ports




02/07/2024Chantier Naval de Marseille will modernize two more AIDA Cruises cruise ships
They are part of the "Sphinx" class




02/07/2024De Wave has acquired Inoxking
The company manufactures steel furniture and refrigeration systems for the marine industry




02/07/2024The decline in container traffic in the port of Piraeus continues
Overall, the volumes handled by the landings of the COSCO Shipping Ports network are increasing




02/07/2024The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is keeping an eye on HMM
The South Korean company has been included in the list of "controlled carriers"




02/07/2024MSC acquires 97.71% of the share capital of Gram Car Carriers
In the next few days, the acquisition of the remaining shares




01/07/2024€41 million allocated to improve the competitiveness of Italian ports
Resources also to make rail and modal transfer within the yards more efficient




01/07/2024Maersk withdraws from the tender to acquire Germany's DB Schenker
Clerc: "Areas of challenge with a view to integration" identified




01/07/2024The provisions on test plates for new vehicles are likely to damage the activity of port companies
Assiterminal and ANCIP do not take into account the problems generated in the context of port operations




01/07/2024Hapag-Lloyd renames its terminal division
Hanseatic Global Terminals has 20 container terminals in 11 countries




01/07/2024ADNOC Logistics & Services orders 8-10 new liquefied natural gas vessels in Korea
They will be built by Samsung Heavy Industries and Hanwha Ocean
News from the Companies
01/07/2024ABB completa l'acquisizione del business di routing meteorologico di DTN per la navigazione
La transazione è stata completata oggi, in seguito a un precedente annuncio di accordo con il gruppo globale di dati e analisi DTN




01/07/2024The Danish government has set up a working group to ensure that the domestic shipping industry continues to be a leader
The aim is to ensure the development of the sector and new technologies in the framework of the energy transition




01/07/2024The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are investing in electric truck charging stations
$25 million has been allocated under the Clean Air Action Plan
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
Warsaw
Last year the Polish company terminated over 2,500 employment contracts
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
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
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
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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