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March 2025




31/03/2025DHL acquired the CRYOPDP
The company provides courier services for clinics and health care




31/03/2025Six international shipping associations present a guide to plan navigation safely
The aim is to detect, avoid, discourage, delay and report attacks and accidents to ships




31/03/2025ESPO urges the EU and the Member States to allocate funds to the decarbonization of ships and ports
Destinate the introiti Fondo per l'Innovazione to stimulate the demand of clean naval fuels




31/03/2025TUI assigns to Fincantieri the commission for two new ships from cruise to Marella Cruises
Deliveries are provided in 2030 and 2032




31/03/2025Over a million to the harbour enterprises of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green means
Publication of the admission certificate to the contributions of the PNRR-Next Gen Eu




31/03/2025In 2024 the sales of the container of COSCO Shipping Development Co. are increased of +204.1%
Its turnover grew by +124.0%




28/03/2025Published the call for financing for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
A total of almost eight million euros




28/03/2025The Chinese antitrust starts an investigation on the cession of the Panamanian harbour terminals of Hutchison Ports
Panama Ports Company operates in the steps of Balboa and Cristobal




28/03/2025Prorogated for another 18 months to Cagliari the duration of the society of supply of temporary harbour job
A new Regulation of Use of Maritime State Areas approved




28/03/2025Yang Ming acquires three new portacontainer from 8.000 teu
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029




28/03/2025PSA records an increase in annual revenues, but profits decrease
Decise general increase in operating costs




28/03/2025Started in Marghera the construction of a ship from cruise to Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026




28/03/2025Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
The objective is to go beyond the theoretical relationships of cooperation




28/03/2025Sequestered over a ton of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
If placed on the market it would have earned over 187 million euros




28/03/2025In 2024 the traffic of the goods in the Chinese marine ports has grown of +3.5%
Increase of +6.9% of traffic with abroad. In the first bimester of 2025 1,75 billion tons were enlivened (+1.6%)




27/03/2025In February the traffic of the goods in the port of Genoa is dropped of -4,4% and in Savona-Vado is increased of +24.5%
Flession of cruise passengers and ferries




27/03/2025In 2024, Interporto Padova's economic results reached record values
Revenues up +17%




27/03/2025Chinese container manufacturer CIMC archives an exceptional 2024
Almost 3.6 million containers were sold (+372%). Record revenues




27/03/2025Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for as many new MSC Cruises ships
The new flagship "MSC World America" has been delivered; laying of the coin of "MSC World Asia" and cutting of the first sheet of "MSC World Atlantic"




27/03/2025ICS, the measures against Chinese ships envisaged by Trump risk having important unintended consequences, including for the US
Strong opposition to their introduction is also expressed by the WSC




27/03/2025In 2024, the German railway company DB Cargo reduced its losses
Revenues are down again. Decrease of -9.0% in volumes of goods transported




27/03/2025Intercargo, international measures for the decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
Gkonis: must not compromise operational efficiency and the smooth global transport of essential goods




27/03/2025The Port of Barcelona invests 124 million for the development of sustainable fuel traffic
Construction of three new berths at the Moll de l'Energia




27/03/2025NovaAlgoma orders a second 38,000 dpt cement vessel in China
It will be taken delivery in 2027




26/03/2025Italy-Brazil customs agreement to facilitate trade
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation




26/03/2025A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
Visited the ECT Hutchinson Ports training center




26/03/2025On Monday, the assembly of Genoese freight forwarders
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa




26/03/2025Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Messina: protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal




26/03/2025In 2024, cargo traffic in the port of Catania returned to growth. Drop in Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled




26/03/2025Launch of a public consultation for the update of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is expected




26/03/2025In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues up +10.5%
Profit after tax amounted to €56.4 million (+33.1%)




25/03/2025ITU, ICAO and IMO underline the risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Exhortation to UN states to protect these critical systems




25/03/2025The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
It has become a single digital point of access to documents and services




25/03/2025The London government presents its strategy for the decarbonisation of maritime transport
The measures for the ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months




25/03/2025TUI in talks with the shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Slots available from financial year 2031




25/03/2025Military ships are not enough for security, but merchant ships are also essential
Nautilus underlines this by urging NATO partners to consider this component of strategic security




25/03/2025ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centres, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
A 67% drop in lost working days per year




25/03/2025Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
The unions are asking the port authority to block the proliferation of new economic subjects




25/03/2025In 2024, river freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990




25/03/2025APM Terminals granted the renewal of the concession in the Port of New York - New Jersey
Contract for 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are planned




24/03/2025In February, container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0%
Both import-export and transhipment volumes are down




24/03/2025Experimentation of crane automation has begun in the Interporto Padova terminal
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"




24/03/2025Last year, Fincantieri recorded record values in revenues and new orders
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been reaped




24/03/2025In Miami, the new cruise line Crescent Seas was established
The fleet, initially consisting of a Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship, will increase to five units within the next five years




24/03/2025In the fourth quarter of 2024, COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues increased by +44.8%
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on Asia-Europe/Med routes are down




21/03/2025Porto Marghera, renewal of the concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros are planned




21/03/2025In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet fell by -9.7%
Traffic fell on almost all world routes




21/03/2025In April a mission to Albania by The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres




21/03/2025Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Commerce, Transport and Ports Authorities of Florida
It was signed today




21/03/2025Carnival sets new records for the December-February low-season quarter
The outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year is positive




21/03/2025In 2024, COSCO Shipping Ports' revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion (+3.3%)
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%




21/03/2025In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone grew in French ports
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEUs (+11.5%)




21/03/2025TO SW. RE. BUT. (FHP group) in concession an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Investments of 11.5 million euros are planned over 25 years




20/03/2025The railway is losing ground in transalpine freight traffic through Switzerland
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)




20/03/2025Last month, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2%
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%




20/03/2025Contship Italia's intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal of La Spezia
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua




20/03/2025The Port Authority of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea obtains certification for gender equality
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition




20/03/2025The growth of container traffic at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach weakens
Last month recorded increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively




20/03/2025Last year, the revenues of CK Hutchison's port division grew by +10.8%
Container traffic handled by the group's terminals amounted to 87.5 million TEUs (+6.6%)




20/03/2025PSA Italy's Genoese port terminals have been awarded anti-corruption certification
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system




20/03/2025Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Messina: I fully understand the risks and distortions of European climate regulation




20/03/2025In 2024, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues grew by +6.5%. Net profit down by -18.9%
New all-time record for containers transported by the fleet




20/03/2025The OPS is also used to charge the batteries of ships while they are in port
The ferry companies remind us of this, highlighting the need to have an adequate supply of electricity




19/03/2025The extension of the EU ETS to the maritime transport sector has not led to major changes in the shipping market
This is stated in a report adopted by the European Commission, which found no evidence of tendencies towards evasion or circumvention of the rule




19/03/2025A complaint for fraud and corruption has been filed against the Bolloré group
Allegations relating to activities carried out as part of logistics and port operations in Africa sold in 2022




19/03/2025Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
They were defined in collaboration with Circle Group, NatPower Marine and RINA




19/03/2025In February, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -4.2%
Containers down by -4.2% due to the -18.8% reduction in transshipped boxes




19/03/2025The works on piers 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia have been completed
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
News from the Companies
19/03/2025AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class




18/03/2025Hanwha has acquired 9.9% of the capital of the shipbuilding company Austal
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars




18/03/2025The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the port community of La Spezia
Fontana: money cannot be found when enormous resources are channeled onto railway lines of dubious utility




18/03/2025The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster pace
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean technologies and fuels for shipping




18/03/2025The US FMC investigates the seven main maritime corridors in the world
The federal agency threatens to ban Panamanian-flagged ships from American ports




18/03/2025Last year the traffic of the goods in the German ports has returned to grow (+2.3%)
It is still lower than the pre-Covid level, as well as the only container traffic that has been pairs to 13,3 million teu (+4.9%)




17/03/2025BIMCO, the application of specific harbour taxes to Chinese ships that scale in the USA will prove a disaster for the American economy
I was uncertain about the impact of the measures proposed on Chinese dominance in shipbuilding




17/03/2025Trasportiunita has confirmed the national stop of road haulage of goods
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31 to April 4




17/03/2025In February, container traffic at the port of Hong Kong grew by +9.1%
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, the volume of cargoes was less than one million TEUs




17/03/2025Federagenti hopes for greater involvement of global financial groups in logistics, ports and infrastructure
Pessina: necessary to make the leap in quality




17/03/2025The consolidation works of the Fornelli Pier in the port of La Spezia have been completed
La Spezia Container Terminal will be able to install new cranes with greater capacity, increasing traffic volumes




17/03/2025Cargo traffic in Greek ports was stable in the third quarter of 2024
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes offset the decline in foreign traffic




17/03/2025HMM experiments with 3D printing for the production of steel spare parts on board ships
The goal is to reduce maintenance costs and time




17/03/2025Evergreen has signed an order with Hanwha Ocean for six 24,000 TEU containerships
The inclusion of Chinese shipyards in the US blacklist - highlighted the Seoul company - will have a positive impact on the South Korean shipbuilding industry




17/03/2025UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
The main task is to build a project financing program




17/03/2025At the Vado Ligure container terminal, a 21,000 TEU container ship fully loaded
The Cosco Shipping Nebula, which is 400 meters long, has landed




14/03/2025The restructuring plan of the Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea has been approved
The creditors' appeal was rejected




14/03/2025In 2024, goods in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -13.5%
A drop of -10.8% in Gaeta, while in the port of Fiumicino volumes grew by +10.6%




14/03/2025In February, the decline in freight traffic at the port of Singapore was accentuated
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)




14/03/2025Last year, traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -2.5%
In the last quarter, the decline was -2.3%. Cruise records




14/03/2025Some rescuers boarded the Solong and the Stena Immaculate
The collision between the two ships does not seem to have caused pollution




13/03/2025Strong growth in OOIL/OOCL revenues in Asia
Annual turnover down in other markets




13/03/2025In 2024, Accelleron's revenues exceeded $1 billion for the first time
Net profit up by +63.1%




13/03/2025Falteri (Federlogistica): the appointment of the presidents of the port authorities can no longer be postponed
And - he specified - they cannot be the result of a hasty consultation of the Cencelli Manual




13/03/2025Fincantieri has delivered the new Norwegian Aqua ship to Norwegian Cruise Line
It has a gross tonnage of 156,300 tons




13/03/2025The tender for the first lot of the new electricity distribution network in the port of La Spezia has begun
Intervention worth 36.9 million euros




13/03/2025In 2024, d'Amico International Shipping reported a decline in base time charter revenues
Down -7.6% on the previous record year




13/03/2025In 2024, Global Ports Holding's port terminals handled record cruise traffic
The company's revenues increased by +21%




13/03/2025The annual and quarterly results of the Taiwanese Evergreen and WHL were positive
Last year, increases of +65.7% and +61.4% in revenues were totaled




13/03/2025DP World reports record annual revenues up +9.7%
The terminal group confirms its intention to proceed with new acquisitions




13/03/2025In the first two months of 2025, freight traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.7%
Only imported cargoes are growing




12/03/2025The latest reading of the WTO's Goods Trade Barometer marks a variable tending to be beautiful
The positive effect of a temporary increase in trade in view of the introduction of new trade policies is possible




12/03/2025In 2024, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2%
In the fourth quarter alone, increases of +0.4% and +8.4% respectively were recorded




12/03/2025Trasportiunita will propose the national stop of road transport from 31 March
Longo: evanescent answers from the Ministry devoid of any content




12/03/2025Significant growth in the annual financial results of the ZIM but also in the containers transported by the fleet
In 2024, more than 3.7 million TEUs (+14.3%) were loaded on the ships of the Israeli company




12/03/2025The introduction of ESG standards represents a profound transformation for port companies
Legora de Feo (UNIPORT): companies will certainly be able to seize the opportunities arising from this new challenge




12/03/2025Yang Ming's 2024 annual financial year was very positive
Revenues grew by +58.4%. Profit of almost two billion US dollars




12/03/2025In 2024, Attica reported record revenues and operating performance
Profits fell due to the costs of the merger with Anek and the purchase of emission allowances




11/03/2025A man has been arrested as part of the investigation into the collision between the Solong and the Stena Immaculate
The charge is manslaughter for gross negligence




11/03/2025CSIS urges the U.S. government to counter the dual-use civil-military system adopted by Chinese shipyards
There are doubts about the port tax system proposed by the USTR, but not about its introduction which would cost over eight billion dollars a year to the top ten companies calling at US ports




11/03/2025Keppel Infrastructure Fund acquires Global Marine Group
The company has a fleet of six submarine cable laying vessels




11/03/2025Marked improvement in the economic performance of the Viking cruise group
This year, 11 new ships will be taken delivery




11/03/2025Messina obtains a loan of 50 million dollars to support investments in full containers
Agreement with BPER Banca and Banca Popolare di Sondrio




11/03/2025Beijing, the measures to revitalize the US shipbuilding industry will not work
New duties and tariffs - the government underlines - are harmful to both sides




11/03/2025Global Ports Holding will operate the cruise terminal at the Scottish port of Clydeport
A 50-year concession contract has been signed with Peel Ports




11/03/2025Work is underway in the port of Oristano on the new Multifunctional Service Centre for Agri-food Logistics
It will house the Border Control Point




11/03/2025The tanker Sounion attacked in August in the Red Sea crossed the Suez Canal
For the crossing, which lasted almost 24 hours, four tugboats were used




10/03/2025Collision between two ships near the port of Hull
Fires broke out on the two units




10/03/2025In January, cargo traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +7.6%
Dry bulk and various goods are increasing. Decline in liquid bulk cargo




10/03/2025Hanseatic Global Terminals owns 60% of the company that operates the Terminal de l'Atlantique in Le Havre
40% remains at the French Seafrigo




10/03/2025Triton buys the maritime container charterer Global Container International
It has a fleet of about 500 thousand TEUs




10/03/2025Bureau Veritas closes 2024 with a series of records
Strong growth (+58%) in new orders in the Marine & Offshore segment




10/03/2025The trend growth in monthly revenues of Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL eased
In February, increases of +13.5%, +3.1% and +19.9% were recorded respectively




10/03/2025In 2024, the containers transported by the fleet of the Chinese SITC increased by +10.7%
Annual revenues up by +25.9%




10/03/2025MOL continues its acquisitions in the liquid bulk logistics segment
It will buy the Dutch LBC Tank Terminals which has a storage capacity of 3.3 million cubic meters




10/03/2025A load of 240 kg of cocaine was seized in the port of Genoa
The drugs came from South America




07/03/2025In 2024, DHL Group revenues grew by +3.0%
Significant improvement in performance in the last quarter




07/03/2025Germany's Schmitz Cargobull will acquire 48% of Poland's GT Trailers
Both produce semi-trailers and logistics equipment




07/03/2025Assoporti presents new guidelines for inclusive communication
Giampieri: a valid tool for more effective, respectful and inclusive communication throughout the port area




07/03/2025Work has begun on the upgrading of the Jeddah South Container Terminal
Investment of 800 million dollars. Traffic capacity will rise to four million TEUs




07/03/2025A.P. Moller Capital will acquire 40% of the Philippine AC Logistics
Agreement with the Ayala Corporation which holds the entire capital of the company




07/03/2025CMA CGM promises investments of 20 billion dollars in the US
The increase from 10 to 30 ships of the American flag fleet, the development of port and logistics activities and 10 new jobs are planned




06/03/2025Annunziata appointed commissioner of the Port System Authority of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
His term as president came to an end on 2 February




06/03/2025Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax ferry Kriti II built in 1979
Sold for $3.6 million, it will be dismantled at an EU-authorized construction site




06/03/2025New economic and operational records for the terminal group ICTSI
Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +2.5%




06/03/2025The Genoese Sirius Ship Management has acquired the fellow citizen Generalmarine
The company specializes in solutions for navigation electronics and maritime communications




06/03/2025Lauritzen Bulkers has bought Canada's Alexander & Blake
The company operates ocean shipments of dry bulk, bulk cargo, and project cargo




06/03/2025Royal HaskoningDHV has bought the Scottish Arch Henderson
The Aberdeen-based company specialises in the design of maritime works




06/03/2025With the new orders, CMA CGM is set to become the world's second-largest container shipping carrier
Currently, the Marseille company's orderbook is more substantial than Maersk's




06/03/2025EST has ordered a new mobile crane from Konecranes for its terminal in the Port of Augusta
It will be taken over by the end of the summer




05/03/2025Collaboration agreement between Saipem and Divento for floating wind power in Italy
It involves the use of STAR 1 technology for the construction of semi-submersible foundations




05/03/2025Global Ship Lease reports record annual and quarterly economic results
In 2024, revenues increased by +5.4%




05/03/2025The European shipowners' association changes its name
From today it is called ECSA European Shipowners




05/03/2025Trump promises tax incentives to U.S. shipbuilders
The creation of a new Office of Shipbuilding has been announced




05/03/2025CMB invested $1.18 billion. TECH to acquire 40.8% of Golden Ocean
The Belgian company will buy the stake held by John Fredriksen's Hemen Holding




05/03/2025The shareholders of Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci inject ten million into the company
In November, the Board of Directors prepared a restructuring plan




05/03/2025In January, ships transiting the Suez Canal decreased by -23.2%
In 2024, goods passed through the Egyptian waterway fell by -65.4%




05/03/2025Seabourn sold the cruise ship Seabourn Sojourn to Mitsui Ocean Cruises
It will move to the Japanese company in the second half of 2026




04/03/2025Ships and boats, despite controls, continue to pollute the waters of the European Union
This is denounced in a report by the European Court of Auditors




04/03/2025TiL (MSC group), with BlackRock and GIP, will acquire 80% of Hutchison Ports
Agreement also to buy 90% of the capital of the Panama Ports Company. The enterprise value is $22.8 billion




04/03/2025CMA CGM orders 12 more new 18,000 TEU containerships, this time in China
They will be delivered by Jiangnan Shipyard between 2028 and 2029




04/03/2025ECG adopts a program to increase the safety of the delivery of vehicles to dealers
The increase in accidents is due to the lack of safe loading and unloading areas




04/03/2025Pessina (Federagenti) asks for an examination of the usefulness of the new port terminals
A map highlighting the types of traffic and the actual market demand for these types of goods and services has been requested




04/03/2025Kuehne+Nagel's economic results improved sharply in the second half of 2024
In the fourth quarter, net sales grew by +18.8% and net profit by +11.3%




04/03/2025Cristoforo Canavese has died at the age of 76
A leading figure in Ligurian ports




03/03/2025In January, cargo traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -10.7%, while in Savona-Vado it grew by +8.1%
Containerized goods increased by +18.2%. Decrease in cruise passengers




03/03/2025The deed of acquisition of the historic building in Gaeta that will house the ITS Academy Caboto has been signed
Classrooms, laboratories, an astronomical observatory, accommodation and a guesthouse will be built




03/03/2025At the PSA Venice - Vecon terminal, traditional diesel has been replaced with HVO biofuel
It allows an 88.7% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions




03/03/2025Croce (Assagenti): the choice of the new president of the Port Authority of Western Liguria can no longer be postponed
It is not acceptable - he denounced - that for more than a year the port system has been headless




03/03/2025The European Ship Recycling Regulation has achieved its objectives
Too many shipowners still choose to dismantle ships in South Asian shipyards




03/03/2025In the port of Augusta, two port cranes have been moved to restore their operation
They are owned by the Port System Authority




03/03/2025China's CMPort will acquire 70% of the Brazilian terminal operator Vast Infraestrutura
Active in the port of Açu, it handles 30% of national crude oil exports




03/03/2025The last diaphragm of the Salerno Porta Ovest tunnel road infrastructure has been demolished
It directly connects the commercial port of the Campania city to the motorway junction
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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
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Singapore
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Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
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Miami
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New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
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HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
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Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
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New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
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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
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Washington
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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
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Bern
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Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
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Coper
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Copenhagen
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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
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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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