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December 2024




31/12/2024Assologistica, the new rules on the discipline of the reverse charge in the Budget Law are good
The rapid issuance of the implementing measure by the Revenue Agency is hoped




30/12/2024Arkas Line ships will reach India
The Turkish company will establish three services in the Mediterranean




30/12/2024The electrification of the docks of the ports of Sardinia starts from Portovesme
Almost 52 million euros of works are planned




30/12/2024In the third quarter, goods transported on Austrian railway lines increased by +1.8%
In the first nine months of 2024, the increase was +1.7%




30/12/2024Uiltrasporti, the reverse change of VAT in the budget law is good
Verzari: we hope that this measure will be made structural in the future




30/12/2024Experience two ship transit lanes in a 10 km section of the Suez Canal
They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake




27/12/2024Circle acquires the Infomobility and Telematics business units of Telepass Innova
The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros




27/12/2024Eukor secures the renewal of contracts for the export of cars from Korea and China
The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion




27/12/2024The tender for the construction of the Albanian port of Porto Romano has been restarted
The deadline for the submission of bids has been set for February 7




27/12/2024The drop in transits in the Suez Canal has cost Egypt seven billion dollars
In 2024, ship traffic decreased by more than -60%




27/12/2024PSA Singapore sets a new annual container traffic record
On 24 December, the quota of 40 million TEUs was reached




27/12/2024At Christmas, submarine cables in the Gulf of Finland were damaged
The oil tanker "Eagle S" which would be part of the shadow fleet operating for Russia has been stopped




27/12/2024Port of Valencia, monthly traffic down after more than a year of growth
Decrease in volumes in all the main product sectors




24/12/2024The US FTV Capital presents an offer to acquire Windward
The London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping




24/12/2024In November, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by +3.2%
Foreign goods recorded an increase of +6.1%. Containers grew by +4.9%




24/12/2024The American Halliburton buys the Norwegian Optime Subsea
The European company develops technologies for underwater operations




23/12/2024Grimaldi has taken delivery of the ro-ro multipurpose Great Cotonou
Next month it will be placed in a new service of the group between China and Nigeria




23/12/2024Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"
They have been protagonists for over 60 years in the profession of shipping agent




23/12/2024TIL (MSC Group) - JNPA agreement for the construction of the port of Vadhvan
The new airport is located on the west coast of India




23/12/2024Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara, over five million allocated for the green transition
Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles




23/12/2024Shanghai is the first port in the world to handle over 50 million containers in a year
SIPG highlights the strong increase in productivity achieved by introducing an automation push in the Yangshan area




23/12/2024In the first 11 months of 2024, traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +6.4% thanks to mineral oils
In the port of Monfalcone a decrease of -8.2% was recorded




23/12/2024In November, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +4.3%
In the first eleven months of 2024, an increase of +1.1% was recorded




23/12/2024Eight amendments to the International Maritime Labour Convention enter into force today
Changes have been introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships




23/12/2024Yang Ming will acquire up to 13 new 8,000-15,000 TEU containerships
They will replace 5,500-6,500 TEU ships over twenty years old




20/12/2024More than two and a half quintals of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
The drugs were inside a refrigerated container from Ecuador




20/12/2024Carnival reports record performance for the September-November quarter
In the period, revenues increased by +10.0%




20/12/2024Uniport appreciates that the port reform takes place through an enabling law and trusts (!) in the government's willingness to open a discussion with the operators
Legora: we are ready and available




20/12/2024Manca (Sardinia Region): promises to allocate resources for the Kalport agency have been disregarded
An urgent meeting has been requested from the Minister of Labour




20/12/2024Søren Toft (MSC) is the new president of the World Shipping Council
Vice president is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines




20/12/2024Increases in the amounts of port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Leone: We are committed to adopting measures that do not impact traffic and users




20/12/2024A large quantity of cocaine was seized in the port of Olbia
39 kilos of drugs hidden in a minivan were discovered




20/12/2024The "SHIPS for America Act", a bipartisan bill to strengthen the US shipping industry, has been presented
Among the proposals is to transport up to 10% of imports from China on US-flagged, American-manned and US-built ships




19/12/2024From January, Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
The frequency of the shuttle train between Busto Arsizio and Padua will also increase




19/12/2024Port of Ancona, release of the provisional concession to the Fincantieri shipyard
The new concession will have a duration of 40 years




19/12/2024The port company for the provision of temporary work has been established in Gioia Tauro
To the 50 workers currently registered in the lists of the Port Agency, another 70 will be added




19/12/2024In November, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -3.7%
Container handling grew (+6.3%), but not the weight of containerized cargo (-6.9%)




19/12/2024Navantia signs an agreement to acquire all four Harland & Wolff shipyards
Commitment to safeguarding the thousand jobs, guaranteeing the protection of rights and working conditions




19/12/2024Saipem has been awarded a new offshore contract by Shell in Nigeria
For the Italian company, it is worth about 900 million dollars




19/12/2024Rixi briefly illustrates the port reform
Creation of a publicly controlled company to manage investments and represent the Italian port system




19/12/2024In the third quarter, cargo traffic in French ports decreased by -7.3%
Robust growth in containers (+14.0%). Decrease in other types of loads




18/12/2024Agreement between RFI and RSE for the study of a magnetic levitation freight transport system
Cotana: it will allow goods to be transported at up to one tonne per second throughout Italy




18/12/2024In the first eleven months of 2024, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.0%
Both dry goods (-2.1%) and liquid bulk (-2.0%) decreased




18/12/2024Maritime safety, an agreement to simplify verification procedures signed at MIT
Inspection and certification activities may be carried out by specially accredited bodies




18/12/2024Thomas Kazakos will be the next Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping
He will take over from Guy Platten in June




18/12/2024Three years after the inaugural ceremony, construction work began on the new Senegalese port of Ndayane
Investment of 1.2 billion dollars




18/12/2024In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Passengers up +12.0%




18/12/2024Log In acquires an area of 19,600 square meters at the Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci
It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company




18/12/2024Fatal accident in the port of Genoa
A 52-year-old Culmv worker died and a colleague was injured. 24 hours of strike proclaimed




18/12/2024Prysmian has been awarded two EPCI contracts with a potential value of €700 million from the French RTE
The laying of about 640 kilometers of land and submarine cargo is planned




18/12/2024Sustained growth in container traffic at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in November
Increases of +15.9% and +20.9% respectively were recorded




17/12/2024Collaboration of Lineas and Hupac in intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
The Belgian company will provide rail traction, while the Swiss company will take care of intermodal services




17/12/2024Testing of an autonomous harbour tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven
It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech




17/12/2024Assologistica, the application of the Reverse Charge for VAT purposes in the logistics sector is good
The association expressed appreciation for the government's intention to seek authorisation from the EU




17/12/2024A report highlights the progress made in reducing emissions in Tuscan ports
Emissions produced by maritime traffic account for 88.1% of the total




17/12/2024Fincantieri - Sparkle agreement for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables
The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the safety of the infrastructure




17/12/2024The terminal operator BEST of Barcelona has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes
APM Terminals announces the completion of the works to increase the capacity of the MedPort Tangier terminal




17/12/2024A study by the EU Commission analyses the environmental challenges faced by European ports
Particular attention is paid to supporting initiatives for the sustainability of small and medium-sized ports




17/12/2024The Port of Busan is preparing to end 2024 with a record container traffic of 24.3 million TEUs (+5.0%)
Historical peaks in both import-export volumes and transhipments




17/12/2024HMM will return to transatlantic routes
New Northern Europe-West Coast USA service. Inauguration of an India-Northern Europe line




16/12/2024Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment firm Solix
In 2023, ANCS recorded revenues of €200 million




16/12/2024Port of La Spezia, cruise ships will be able to operate at the Garibaldi Pier despite the works
Simulations carried out at the CETENA center have certified the feasibility of the approaches




16/12/2024Cisl, accelerate the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Necessary to implement the works and investments




16/12/2024CMA CGM will use the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife as a transhipment hub
Agreement with Terminal de Contenedores de Tenerife




16/12/2024The mandate of the EUNAVFOR Atalanta naval mission has been extended until 28 February 2027
Synergies with the maritime operation Aspides will be strengthened




16/12/2024A consortium led by CMA CGM will operate the container terminal at the Lyon River Port
Investments of 40 million euros are planned




16/12/2024The works for the expansion of the container terminal of the port of Koper have been awarded
The works will be completed by the end of 2027




16/12/2024Last month, container traffic at the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2%
In the first eleven months of 2024, the decline was -5.0%




16/12/2024Accident to two Russian oil tankers near the Kerch Strait
One of the 27 seafarers of the two crews died




16/12/2024Decline in monthly container traffic at the Port of Singapore
In November, more than 3.3 million TEUs were handled (-0.4%)




13/12/2024CLECAT calls for the new Transport Emissions Regulation not to include the entire life cycle of vehicles
In favor of the "well-to-wheel" approach is instead the IRU




13/12/2024Contship Italia dedicates a locomotive to the memory of Cecilia Eckelmann Battistello
The special livery commemorates his life and career




13/12/2024EBRD loan for the expansion of the multipurpose terminals of the ports of Casablanca and Jorf Lasfar
Funds up to 65 million euros




13/12/2024Zero Emission Port Alliance report on future electricity demand in ports
The importance of upgrading port electricity infrastructure was underlined




13/12/2024UNCTAD, the degree of connection of Mediterranean ports to the global network of containerized maritime transport services is decreasing
The decrease in connections in Italian ports with the exception of La Spezia and Trieste is generalized




12/12/2024CMA CGM and AD Ports' container terminal inaugurated in the port of Khalifa
The first phase has a traffic capacity of 1.8 million TEUs




12/12/2024The first cabin of the cold ironing system is ready at the Garibaldi Pier in the port of La Spezia
The Port Authority works on the assignment of the electricity supply service and the management and maintenance of the system




12/12/2024Castor Maritime acquires control of MPC Capital
Investment worth 182.8 million euros




12/12/2024Paolo Potestà confirmed as president of ANGOPI
Vice-presidents are Giovanni D'Angelo, Marco Gorin, Ettore Rosalba, Mario Ciampaglia and Alessandro Serra




12/12/2024The Poseidon Principles takes stock of the decarbonisation of shipping, which still has a long way to go
The association's latest annual report highlights the progress made




12/12/2024A criminal case against the leaders of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas has been dismissed
The absolute groundlessness of the crime report has been recognized




12/12/2024In the July-September quarter, the revenues of TUI's cruise division grew by +8.9%
In the entire 2024 financial year, the increase in turnover was +28.1%




12/12/2024Saipem has been awarded two projects for the transport and storage of CO2 in the United Kingdom
Orders worth a total of about 650 million euros




11/12/2024RINA will carry out the pre-FEED study of a carbon capture and storage project in Malaysia
Commissioned by PETRONAS CCS Solutions




11/12/2024The Tuscan Port Community System will also be implemented in Venice
Agreement between the Port Authorities of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea and the Northern Adriatic




11/12/2024MSC has ordered ten new 24,000 TEU containerships from Hengli Heavy Industry
A contract worth over 2.3 billion dollars




11/12/2024The board of directors of the European Network of Maritime Clusters has been renewed
Maire confirmed as president. Vice-presidents are Nathalie Mercier-Perrin, Javier Garat Pérez and Biagio Mazzotta




11/12/2024In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +4.5%
Containerized goods increased by +10.0%




11/12/2024New step for the establishment of the port company pursuant to Article 17 in the port of Gioia Tauro
Meeting of the Local Advisory Commission




11/12/2024Korea will invest nearly $10 billion in the new Jinhae port area in Busan
It will be able to accommodate 30,000 TEU container ships




10/12/2024NATO summit on the security of underwater infrastructure
Countering threats through innovation, technology, detection and monitoring




10/12/2024PSA has completed the acquisition of 85% of the capital of the Polish Loconi
The remaining 15% is in the hands of ATC Cargo




10/12/2024In November, the negative economic trend in revenues of Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL continued
Positive percentage change year on year




10/12/2024PSA Italy will close 2024 with a +3% growth in container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Venice
Increases of +4.1% at PSA Genova Pra' and +19.4% at PSA SECH; a decrease of -14.0% at PSA Venice-Vecon




09/12/2024InRail has expanded its operating area to French territory
The company has become fully operational on the Mediterranean Corridor




09/12/2024On Thursday in Venice a conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport
It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the Port Authority of the Northern Adriatic




09/12/2024The moderate growth in the value of world trade in goods continues
The increase for the whole of 2024 is expected to be around +2.7%




09/12/2024Assiterminal presents its proposals to ensure competitiveness and sustainability to the Italian port system
Central issues are those of work, governance, energy transition and digital transition




09/12/202447% of German maritime imports of green hydrogen will be able to pass through the port of Hamburg
The airport will be able to cover 10-18% of total national demand by 2045




09/12/2024In China, the supply of methanol from shore to a ship was carried out for the first time
Load 79.5 tons of fuel in 2.5 hours




09/12/2024In October, ship traffic in the Suez Canal fell by -51.6%
In the first ten months of 2024, the decline was -49.1%




09/12/2024The FMC is asking the Premier Alliance for more information before authorising the VSA
It was supposed to come into force in the US on December 12




06/12/2024The agreement for the renewal of the contract for the logistics, freight transport and shipping sector for the period 2024-2027 has been signed
It provides for salary increases of 230 euros for non-traveling staff and 260 euros for traveling staff




06/12/2024Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the EU ETS is good
Messina: the corrective actions introduced by the European Commission are insufficient




06/12/2024MSC Air Cargo pilots' contract signed
Uiltrasporti, gives particular weight to the fixed part of wages




06/12/2024Uiltrasporti, no to unregulated self-production in ports
Rather - the union pointed out - the fund accompanying the exodus for port workers should be made payable




06/12/2024The American agency FMC launches an investigation into the ban on landing in Spain imposed on three US ships
Hijacked following protests over the alleged presentation of weapons destined for Israel on board




05/12/2024The importance of cold ironing for the reduction of emissions in the port of Marseille-Fos was highlighted
The effect deriving from the new SECA zone is also significant




05/12/2024In November, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +21.5%
Cruise passengers down -46.8%




05/12/2024UNCTAD, a new record in the value of world trade is expected in 2025
2024 is about to end with a record $33 trillion (+3.3%)




05/12/2024Four new electric rubber-tired gantry cranes for the port of Koper
They were ordered by Luka Koper from Konecranes




05/12/2024The Federation of the Sea and Wista Italy sign a memorandum of understanding to promote gender equality
The aim is also to promote the sustainability and development of the maritime sector




05/12/2024A study notes the importance of the CII index for the decarbonization of shipping, as long as it is not limited to "sea travel" alone
Analysis by UCL and UMAS on the reduction of GHG emissions with the reduction of ship waiting times




05/12/2024In the second quarter of 2024, cargo traffic in Belgian ports grew by +2.7%
In the first half of the year, the increase was +1.6%




05/12/2024Shell and Equinor's 50:50 joint venture for the UK offshore market
The expected production for 2025 is over 140,000 barrels of oil per day




04/12/2024FEPORT welcomes Greece's commitment to change its tonnage tax regime
Bonz: We hope that the time for rules based on autonomous decisions and tolerance will come to an end once and for all




04/12/2024Global Ship Lease has purchased four 9,115 TEU containerships with an average age of 8.5 years
Total investment of 274 million dollars




04/12/2024The Cretan port of Suda will be equipped with a maritime station
Investment of 12.29 million euros




04/12/2024MSC Technology expands its headquarters at the Lingotto in Turin and makes new hires
About 2,000 square meters of new spaces have been surveyed




04/12/2024The Federaagenti management team has been completed
The four vice-presidents and the president of the yacht section have been appointed




04/12/2024In the first nine months of this year, the value of Attica's after-tax profit fell by -24.4%
Revenues up by +27.4% following the merger by incorporation of Anek




03/12/2024In the first nine months of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -2.5%
Cruise passengers increased by +5.1%




03/12/2024La Spezia's Zephyr Group acquires Singapore's Twinco and Germany's Carl Baguhn
The two companies operate in the field of spare parts and components for diesel and gas engines




03/12/2024The deed for the rebalancing of the concession held by Venezia Terminal Passeggeri has been signed
Spain: the goal is to "create a 'new normal', which focuses strongly on a medium-high customer segment, with the aim of creating a hub for luxury cruises in Venice"




03/12/2024Rixi, without the revision of the ETS, European maritime fleets will continue to suffer a competitive disadvantage
According to the deputy minister, it is necessary to intervene at the root of the problem




03/12/2024Fincantieri has delivered the new Viking Vela cruise ship to Viking
It can accommodate 998 passengers




03/12/2024Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew in October
Increases of +2.5% and +21.9% respectively were recorded. The decline in cruises continues in both ports




03/12/2024Corsica Sardinia Ferries looking for flight personnel
The profiles sought are different, for the machine, bedroom and kitchen areas




03/12/2024PSA Italy continues to purchase equipment for the Marghera terminal
A contract worth a total of 8.5 million euros for three electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes




03/12/2024The government of Montenegro wants to bring the port of Adria back under state control
It will evaluate the possible acquisition of the majority stake in the Turkish Global Ports Holding




02/12/2024New Eastern Mediterranean - Adriatic service via Malta of CMA CGM
It will have a weekly frequency




02/12/2024Agreement for the digital integration of the systems of the FS Logistics Hub and the Port Authority of Western Liguria
The goal is greater competitiveness of rail and intermodal transport with the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado




02/12/2024The board of directors of Wista Italy has been renewed
Costanza Musso confirmed as president




02/12/2024Brussels approves state aid for 1.9 billion euros to the German railway company DB Cargo
Germany has committed to divest the company's activities and assets




02/12/2024Maersk completes orders to three shipyards for 20 new container carriers
Orders for six 17,000 TEU and two 9,000 TEU ships in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. Hanwha Ocean and New Times Shipbuilding have ordered six units of 15,000 TEUs each




02/12/2024Chinese seaports handled record cargo traffic for the month of October
Containers amounted to over 24.4 million TEUs (+6.2%)
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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