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February 2025




28/02/2025In 2024 CMA CGM revenues increased by +18% and net profit by +57%
Containers transported by the fleet grew by +8%




28/02/2025The construction of a new cruise terminal was started in Antigua
It will be completed in the middle of next year




28/02/2025Porto di Gioia Tauro, renewed the concession to Heidelberg Materials Italia Cementi
The duration of the contract has risen from four to ten years




28/02/2025In 2024 the traffic of the goods in the port of Brema/Bremerhaven has grown of +5.9% thanks to the container
Trend reversal in the last quarter when container loads decreased by -2,6%




28/02/2025Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance launches a second race for low-emission shipping
It is related to an activity lasting 3-5 years from 2027




27/02/2025Costamare program the spin-off of the dry bulk division
Costamare Bulkers Holdings will be created, which is expected to share in the New York Stock Exchange




27/02/2025In 2024, Finnlines' revenues increased by +2.7%
Pippingsköld confirms the purchase of three additional new ro-pax ships that will enter service in 2028




27/02/2025The Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings cruise group has completed a record year
High demand for cruises scheduled in 2025 and 2026




27/02/2025Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has been confirmed for the railway shunting activity in the Padua Interport
The company won the tender




27/02/2025Last year, freight traffic in the ports of the Port Authority of the Southern Adriatic fell by -7.7%
Ferry passengers also decreased (-4.4%), while cruise passengers increased by +18.1%




27/02/2025Tarros appoints its own agent in Germany
It is Global Liner Agencies, a company based in Stuttgart




27/02/2025ECSA's full appreciation for the European Clean Industrial Deal
Favor also expressed by T&E, which however considers the decision to postpone the proposal for a climate target for 2040 very worrying




26/02/2025Daniele Rossi appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Center-North Adriatic
The MIT decree has been notified




26/02/2025ESPO, the Clean Industrial Deal is an important first step towards decarbonization
The plan was presented today by the European Commission




26/02/202580% of the shipping and logistics group Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs to InfraVia
The Louis-Dreyfus family will retain the remaining 20% of the capital




26/02/2025Marsa Maroc will also manage the new West Terminal of the Port of Nador West Med
Almost two-thirds of the 1,440-meter quay will be dedicated to containers




26/02/2025The Regional Administrative Court declares Med Yacht Storage's appeal on the state-owned concession to Vado Ligure inadmissible
The English company intended to create a nautical hub for large yachts




26/02/2025In 2024, intermodal shipments handled by the German Kombiverkehr decreased by -5%
Riedl: it is necessary to support intermodal transport also through incentives




25/02/2025In France, employers are calling for a public-private coordination unit to limit the impact of strikes in ports
The aim is to find solutions quickly




25/02/2025The tender for the supply of temporary work in the ports of the Port Authority of the Southern Adriatic has been completed
Leone: ports will finally be able to count on a mechanism of mutual assistance




25/02/2025The Port Authority of the Central Adriatic publishes the notice for the facilitation of the purchase of "green" port vehicles
Resources equal to 3.73 million from the MoEES




25/02/2025The board of directors of the Federaagenti Youth Group has been renewed
Filippo Bongiovanni has been appointed president




25/02/2025In the fourth quarter of 2024, G20 trade declined quarter-on-quarter
Mixed performance of trade in services




25/02/2025Augusta Due (Mednav group) returns to the newbuilding market with a tanker of 18,500 dwt
It was built by the Chinese shipyard Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co




25/02/20252025 has started very badly for Spanish ports
In January, 43 million tons of goods were handled (-6.4%)




25/02/2025D'Agostino denounces the political division of the appointments of secretary general and president of a port
I am disgusted - he said - when I read in the newspapers that the president chooses one and the secretary the other




25/02/2025In the port of Syracuse, infrastructure maintenance work begins
Interventions worth a total of over 300 thousand euros




24/02/2025Blackstone buys America's leading owner and marina operator
Transaction worth $5.65 billion to acquire Safe Harbor Marinas




24/02/2025New Fincantieri-Edge agreement to develop solutions for the protection of subsea infrastructures
It will be focused on the design, development and implementation of unmanned systems




24/02/2025Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg fell by -2.1%
Miscellaneous goods are growing. The volume handled in the last quarter was stable




24/02/2025In the first nine months of 2024, cargo traffic in Italian ports grew by +0.5%
Dry bulk and conventional goods decreased. Growth in other sectors




24/02/2025In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.0%
Decrease determined by the reduction of liquid bulk cargo; growth in other sectors. Traffic in Piombino is increasing




24/02/2025Joint venture of Noatum Maritime and Erkport in the ro-ro maritime services segment
Initially, the new company will have a fleet of 11 ships to be used on five routes




24/02/2025MAIRE, Eni and Iren begin the authorization process for a circular methanol and hydrogen plant
Fritelli (Nextchem): Italian ports will be among the first in the world to be able to use the new ecological fuel




24/02/2025Saipem and Subsea7 sign a merger agreement
The reference shareholders CDP Equity, Eni and Siem Industries have committed to support the transaction




24/02/2025Maestripieri (CISL Liguria): the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado need a president
The airports - he denounced - are forced to operate in absolute emergency




21/02/2025ICS satisfied with the progress of the ISWG-GHG for the decarbonization of shipping, even if not decisive
Platten: There is still a lot of work to be done urgently by the April meeting of the MEPC




21/02/2025Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership have acquired Maja Stuwadoors Groep
The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam




21/02/2025In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%
In the whole year, there were 548 thousand cruise passengers (+7.8%)




21/02/2025In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam fell by -2%
In the whole year, a decrease of -0.7% was marked




21/02/2025In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%
Last month the negative trend continued




20/02/2025Confitarma, the maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is good
Sisto: We hope that it will be adopted structurally in our legal system




20/02/2025The Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio has passed away at the age of 83
A point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector




20/02/2025The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests the actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping
Raptis (ECSA): Using revenues from the EU ETS to close the huge price gap between clean and conventional fuels




20/02/2025The Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea
The body promotes the enhancement of the sea resource




20/02/2025Tomorrow in Naples a study conference on the fight against illegal trafficking by sea
It will be held at the University of Studies "Parthenope"




20/02/2025The Port of Los Angeles reaches a new peak in container traffic for January
Last month, 924 thousand TEUs were handled (+8.0%)




20/02/2025HMM in talks for the acquisition of compatriot SK Shipping
The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion




20/02/2025Port of Livorno, rail traffic grew by +10.4% in 2024
The rail share of the volumes of goods handled rose to 19%




20/02/2025Joint venture of Cargill and Hafnia in the field of marine fuel supplies
Seascale Energy is established




19/02/2025Contract for the immersion of dredging sediments from the ports of Fano and Numana in the Ancona reclaimed tank
Intervention worth 915 thousand euros




19/02/2025The Port Authority will become the Sole Manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna
RFI will remain in charge of extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure




19/02/2025The Coast Guard authorizes the use of batteries on board ships flying the Italian flag
Adopted a risk-based approach using EMSA guidelines




19/02/2025Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports grew by +2.2%
Passengers increased by +16.1%




19/02/2025Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway tollbooth can put logistics in crisis in the North West
Falteri: intervene on the telematic control of flows to and from the port of Genoa




19/02/2025Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group
Investments in new physical and digital assets are included in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan




19/02/2025The Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India
On February 20, the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Greater California"




19/02/2025Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the east container terminal of the port of Nador West Med
50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company




19/02/2025Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods controls give the port of Genoa a bad reputation
Botta: wasting time and money for the various controls, not having certainty about the timing of the exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable




19/02/2025One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro
Ok to the expansion of Automar's car terminal




19/02/2025In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%
Marked increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%
News from the Companies
19/02/2025ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System
Always on board with you




18/02/2025The annual economic results of the terminal operator group HHLA were positive
Last year, containerized traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%




18/02/2025The Port Authority of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara
Areas identified by the authority near the port and the hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra




18/02/2025In the second quarter of 2024, cargo traffic in European ports returned to growth
The main types of cargo are increasing, with the exception of dry bulk. Marked increase in volumes in Italian ports




18/02/2025788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
The Port Authority protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a substantial increase in its functions




17/02/2025GNV will take delivery of the last two of the four ro-pax ordered 11 months in advance
Catani: the modernization of port infrastructures, the adoption of cold ironing and the development of an LNG distribution network are necessary




17/02/2025Conference "Rail-road-water: intermodality and the port of Genoa"
It will be held on Friday at the Genoa Maritime Station




17/02/2025Partnership between Maersk and Cochin Shipyard in the framework of the Indian government's incentive program for the shipping sector
During 2025, the first repair of a ship of the Danish group at the Indian shipyard




17/02/2025Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker
It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros




17/02/2025Contract to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy
The order is worth 500 million euros




17/02/2025Federagenti, speed up dredging by using the resulting material in port ports
Pessina: the case of Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution




17/02/2025Nola Interport, intermodal traffic grew by +18% in 2024
Road freight traffic is stable




17/02/2025MSC's new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
It will be officially inaugurated in the coming months




17/02/2025T&E, removing biofuels linked to deforestation from the shipping decarbonization strategy and limiting those produced from food crops
Dijkstra: IMO should consider the climate impact of "bad" biofuels




17/02/2025In January, the Port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Containerized traffic at the Port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%




17/02/2025The "mole" for the tunnel of the spillway of the Bisagno stream has arrived in the port of Genoa
It consists of three main pieces of 196 tons




14/02/2025ICS confident about the outcome of next week's IMO meeting on the decarbonization of shipping
Platten: Only through a global solution will we achieve our net-zero goals




14/02/2025The exceptional growth of container traffic in the Port of Long Beach continues
In January, 953 thousand were handled (+41.4%)




14/02/2025In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%
Cruise passengers down by -11%




14/02/2025Mercitalia Intermodal has reached an agreement with PJM for the digitalisation of 600 intermodal wagons
Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system




14/02/2025Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt
Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of ports in Syria




14/02/2025Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector
In 2024, record export value of 6.1 billion euros




14/02/2025Last year, traffic in the port of Koper grew by +3.0%
Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)




14/02/2025In 2024, the port terminals of Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of cargo
Historical peak of containers with 2,898,779 TEUs (+13)




14/02/2025Christened the first newly built container ship owned by ONE
It has a capacity of about 13,800 TEUs




14/02/2025Assarmatori, the okay to the enlistment of crew members by the ship's commander is good
Messina: we ask that the measure become structural




13/02/2025In January, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6%
Only imported cargoes are growing




13/02/2025ECSA, A4E and T&E implore the EU Commission to promote the production of clean fuels for maritime and air transport
Raptis: we need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding




13/02/2025D'Angelo (ANSI): progress is also needed in cybersecurity for the port sector
Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System




13/02/2025Decline in Kalmar's annual economic and commercial results
Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024




13/02/2025Call for tenders for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our Port Authority, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari




13/02/2025UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
The Milan-based company has been operating since 1949 in the field of freight forwarding and integrated logistics




13/02/2025In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%
Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%




13/02/2025Evergreen invests about three billion dollars in 11 new 24,000 TEU containerships
The growth in turnover of the three main Taiwanese container shipping companies continues




12/02/2025New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE




12/02/2025In 2024, container traffic in the Port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%) and imported containers (+10.6%). Export prices are stable




12/02/2025Confitarma, the current regulatory framework of the port towage service is more than fine
Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders




12/02/2025MSC reorganizes two transatlantic services between the Mediterranean and the East Coast of the USA
Nine-day transit time between the ports of Genoa and New York




12/02/2025The Dutch Raben Group has acquired its compatriot DGO Express
The company provides groupage road transport and logistics services




12/02/2025Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%
Record number of scheduled passengers and cruise passengers




12/02/2025Ro-ro traffic and regional routes are increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona
A research on the potential of the Marche airport has been presented




11/02/2025In 2024, the Danaos Corporation's revenues exceeded $1 billion for the first time
Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%




11/02/2025Musso (Grendi group): escape from Genoa? For us it was lucky
Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari




11/02/2025In 2024, HMM's revenues grew by +39%
In the fourth quarter alone, the increase was +53%




11/02/2025Agreement between A.P. Moller Capital and Bergé y Compañía to invest in the port sector in Spain and Latin America
Investments through a separately managed fund backed by the Danish company




10/02/2025The Port Authority of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea suspends the Istat variations on concession fees
Warriors: We wisely await a new MIT decree or any developments in the dispute




10/02/2025HHLA signs a collective labour agreement with ver.di
The union had opposed the sale of shares of the share capital to MSC




10/02/2025Forty-eight million from the PNRR for the electrification of the eastern quay of the port of Gioia Tauro
Testing must take place by March 2026. Agostinelli: We expect the collaboration of the administrations, because it is a work for the survival of the port




10/02/2025This year the association of Genoese shipping agents turns eighty
A series of celebratory events are scheduled




10/02/2025MPC Capital acquires 50% of the capital of the citizen BestShip
Currently, the Hamburg-based company offers services to around 450 ships




10/02/2025Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of the temporary port work service has been published
The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units




10/02/2025Hyundai Mipo has been ordered to build four LNG bunkering vessels
Yara will lease a new gas carrier from NYK to transport ammonia




10/02/2025In 2024, Hupac recorded a -2.6% decline in combined road-rail transport volumes
Stahlhut: We expect the infrastructure manager to make concessions in the event of a diversion of services to the construction sites




10/02/2025The Malaysian port of Tanjung Langsat is proposed as a center for bunkering and exporting biofuels
Agreement between TLP Terminal, Dovechem and bac Renewable Energy




07/02/2025Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Relax to TUI Cruises
The second "inTUItion" class unit will also be built in Monfalcone




07/02/2025In Ancona the conference "The port as a pole of strategic development of the territory"
It is scheduled for February 11




07/02/2025The improvement in the latter part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Thorsteinsson: The main driver of growth was the recovery of containerized shipping




07/02/2025In 2024, container traffic at the Marsaxlokk transhipment hub increased by +2.1%
Almost 2.9 million TEUs were handled




07/02/2025Last year, container traffic at HPH Trust's terminals grew by +4.8%
Revenues up +8.8%




07/02/2025Konecranes reports record annual and quarterly revenues
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%




06/02/2025Agreement between AD Ports and CMA Terminals to manage the new multipurpose terminal at the port of Pointe-Noire
A joint venture will be formed




06/02/2025DP World's container terminals set new annual and quarterly traffic records
In 2024, 88.3 million TEUs were handled (+8.3%)




06/02/2025Last year, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.5%
In the last quarter, growth of +6.5% was recorded




06/02/2025The Logistics Association of Sustainable Intermodality renews the technical commissions
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as Secretary General. 30 new members welcomed




06/02/2025Tarros activates a new railway connection between the port of La Spezia and the Interport of Padua
Attendance is weekly




06/02/2025CMA CGM will continue to operate the container terminal at the Syrian port of Lattakia
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports




06/02/2025Maersk's annual economic performance is growing
Record financial results recorded by port terminals




05/02/2025European transport associations are calling on the EU to provide more funding for the sector
Concern about the desire to allocate most of the sources towards national plans




05/02/2025Euroports and Gek Terna will operate the Greek commercial port of Kavala
The terminal has two quays of 610 and 315 meters




05/02/2025Costamare records record annual and quarterly revenues
Last year, the turnover grew by +37.9%




05/02/2025Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Immediate strike of workers in the sector




05/02/2025The interventions for the electrification of the port docks of La Spezia continue apace
Montaresi: we are the first at national level to complete the authorization cycle of the entire energy infrastructure serving the port




05/02/2025Finsea completes the acquisition of ArcelorMittal's Italian unloading and logistics activities for finished products
Finsea Steel becomes the general agent for Italy of all the ships chartered by the Luxembourg group




05/02/2025Federlogistica urges a temporary suspension of the measure on the new classification criteria of customs offices
Falteri: investments in human resources and customs infrastructure must be a priority




05/02/2025Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders four more cruise ships from Fincantieri
The letter of intent signed last April has been transformed into an order




05/02/2025Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record economic and commercial results
The value of new orders acquired during the year grew by +14%




05/02/2025In 2024, the DSV group's revenues grew but not profits
Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%




04/02/2025Ok to the concession for the Vezzani automotive terminal in Porto Marghera
25-year contract




04/02/2025In 2024, the port of Civitavecchia set a new all-time record in cruises
Traffic of over 3.4 million passengers (+4.3%) was recorded




04/02/2025Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% in traffic in January
Over 1.9 million tons of goods were handled




04/02/2025In January, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +12.5%
347,917 TEUs were handled




04/02/2025The Jesi Freight Village is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti
The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association




04/02/2025Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
The stability of the system can be put at risk - denounces the union -




04/02/2025Despite the progress made, the EU maritime industry faces major environmental and sustainability challenges
Second report by the European Maritime Safety Agency and the European Environment Agency




04/02/2025Hapag-Lloyd secures financing for 80% of the construction costs of 24 container carriers
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars




04/02/2025A complaint of unconstitutionality of the law on the concession to the Panama Ports Company has been filed
Reference to the mining contract that was declared unconstitutional in 2023




04/02/2025ONE establishes a joint venture with LX Pantos for the U.S. intermodal market
Boxlinks will provide end-to-end services in the USA




03/02/2025The shipowner Giovanni Montanari has died
He was president of Confitarma and the Port Authority of Ancona




03/02/2025In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship transits in the Panama Canal returned to growth
In the whole year, traffic decreased by -10.8%




03/02/2025CMA CGM includes four other Italian ports in the TMX 2 service
Stopovers in Algeria removed




03/02/2025Interporto Padova collects over ten proposals for participation in the terminal activity
Greco: if the shareholders decide to proceed, a tender will be launched




03/02/2025Tarros renews the GPS service by combining two rotations
Return to the landings in Spain




03/02/2025In 2024, ship traffic in the Bosphorus Strait increased by +6.1%
In the fourth quarter alone, the number of ships grew by +3.0%




03/02/2025Last year, cargo traffic in Turkey's ports grew by +2.0%
Trade with Italy is stable. Cruise passengers up +22.5%




03/02/2025With the PNRR, more than 70% of Italian Port Authorities have equipped themselves with Port Community Systems
The implementation of the PCS - underlines the MIT - contributes to making Italy a central hub for traffic
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Rome
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Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
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Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
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Beijing
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Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
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London
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Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Hapag-Lloyd revenues increased by +6.5%. Net profit decreased by -18.9%
In 2024, Hapag-Lloyd revenues increased by +6.5%. Net profit decreased by -18.9%
Hamburg
New historical record of containers transported by the fleet
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
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
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
Accelleron revenue surpassed $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Baden
Net profit up +63.1%
Fincantieri has delivered the new ship Norwegian Aqua to Norwegian Cruise Line
Trieste
It has a gross tonnage of 156,300 tons.
The tender for the first lot of the new electricity distribution network in the port of La Spezia has started
The Spice
Intervention worth 36.9 million euros
In 2024 d'Amico International Shipping recorded a decline in time charter revenues
Luxembourg
-7.6% decline on the previous record year
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