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August 1998
31/08/1998Il porto della Spezia nel primo semestre: +26,3% dei traffici
Incrementi, anche sostanziosi, in tutti i settori merceologici. I container hanno totalizzato 318.622 teu
31/08/1998In settembre la privatizzazione di tre porti cileni
Valparaiso, San Antonio e San Vicente verranno assegnati ai privati. L'Emporchi chiede all'Antitrust di imporre limiti alla privatizzazione
31/08/1998Gruppo armatoriale CP Ships: 274.000 teu nel secondo trimestre di quest'anno
Reddito di 42,4 milioni di dollari canadesi. Tra le compagnie del gruppo in evidenza la Lykes
31/08/1998Appello del BIMCO e dell'IMB al governo cinese
I due organismi internazionali marittimi chiedono che nei porti cinesi non avvengano casi di sopraffazione nei riguardi di navi ed equipaggi occidentali
29/08/1998Potenziamento del container terminal del porto indiano di Cochin
All'offerta dell'autorità portuale hanno risposto le principali società mondiali del settore
29/08/1998In Sudafrica non si applica ancora il codice ISM
L'agenzia SAMSA per la sicurezza marittima non è autorizzata a prendere provvedimenti contro le navi che non cono conformi al Codice
29/08/1998Banca dati del BIMCO sul trattamento delle acque di zavorra
E' disponibile solo per i membri del Council ed elenca i regolamenti in vigore in oltre cento nazioni
28/08/1998Primi sette mesi dell'anno del porto di Venezia: +9,2% le merci, +16% i passeggeri
Ulteriore contrazione a luglio del traffico container (-14,1%)
28/08/1998La Corea del Sud riduce i progetti di linee ferroviarie ad alta velocità
Vi sarà soltanto la linea Pusan-Taegu, ma il governo ha detto che non vuol rinunciare alla Seul-Pusan
28/08/1998La Hessenatie del porto di Rotterdam impegnata in un contrasto con i portuali
Ha dovuto costituire aree di parcheggi per le autovetture da imbarcare in prossimità delle banchine
28/08/1998La COSCO ordina due portacontainer a un cantiere giapponese
Sono unità da 1400 teu che sostituiranno due navi di vecchia costruzione. Costano 48 milioni di dollari
27/08/1998Il China Shipping Group vuole costruire una flotta di vlcc
Trattativa con la Bocimar per una petroliera di 245.000 tpl
27/08/1998Intasamento del traffico nel porto indiano di Madras
La situazione è stata determinata dagli scioperi di aprile e di maggio. Le navi devono attendere da 10 a 13 giorni prima di raggiungere un ormeggio operativo
27/08/1998COSCO, K Line e Yang Ming potenzieranno i loro servizi transatlantici
Opereranno da ottobre con nove navi da 2000 teu. A fine anno anche APL, MOL e Hyundai raddoppieranno il loro servizio
26/08/1998E' terminata la guerra dei container terminal nel porto di Barcellona
Definitivamente accordata la concessione del secondo terminal per container del porto, il Terminal Catalunya
26/08/1998Cresce a luglio del 13% il traffico commerciale nel porto di Genova; calo invece nel settore turistico (-14,9%)
Movimentati nel mese 117.603 teu (+9%) e nei primi sette mesi dell'anno 791.886 teu (+18%)
26/08/1998Due nuovi collegamenti tra Nord-Sud Europa e Asia del vessel sharing agreement CMA-Norasia
Inizieranno il 3 ottobre. Nove unità Superstar da 4000 teu nel primo e otto da 2300 teu nel secondo
26/08/1998Rotterdam: 2,9 milioni di teu nel primo semestre
L'incremento rispetto allo stesso periodo del 1997 è stato in questo settore del 10,5%. Il traffico complessivo è stato di 157 milioni di tonnellate
26/08/1998Parti auto VW da Anversa al Sudafrica con navi MSC
Il traffico della compagnia svizzera, che trasporta anche container con auto smontate verso l'Europa, è di circa 30.000 container l'anno
25/08/1998Due partenze anticipate dei traghetti veloci della Sardinia Ferries
Le condizioni meteomarine nelle Bocche di Bonifacio hanno consigliato l'anticipo delle partenze, e centinaia di passeggeri sono rimasti a terra a Civitavecchia
25/08/1998Verrà costruito a Patenga il primo container terminal del Bangladesh
Il sito si trova a 5 km da Chittagong. Capacità di traffico di 800.000 teu l'anno
25/08/1998Stabile il traffico nel porto di Marsiglia nel primo semestre
Il consuntivo è stato di 46,44 milioni di tonnellate di merce
25/08/1998Variazioni nel servizio SBX della OOCL
Oltre i principali porti dell'Europa continentale del Nord e della Gran Bretagna, il collegamento tocca i porti di San Pietroburgo, Kotka e Aarhus
24/08/1998Piano strategico del porto di Barcellona: raddoppio del traffico entro il 2010
Sono stati elaborati 90 progetti e nel prossimo settembre ad ogni progetto verrà assegnato un gruppo di lavoro
24/08/1998Mostra di mobili progettati da Le Corbusier nel porto di Savona
L'esposizione si terrà dal 4 al 20 settembre presso la Stazione Marittima
24/08/1998I demolitori indiani temono di non poter più acquistare navi USA
Il Congresso sta infatti discutendo una legge che proibisce la vendita di navi da demolire a paesi che non osservano norme di sicurezza
24/08/1998Oltre 60 milioni di tonnellate il traffico nel porto di Anversa nel primo semestre
L'incremento rispetto allo stesso periodo del 1997 è stato del 10,4%. 1.615.000 teu i container
24/08/1998Trasporto di banane con treno blocco da Vado Ligure a Koper
Il servizio, effettuato da Intercontainer-Interfrigo, è settimanale con transit time di 17 ore sul tragitto di 650 km
22/08/1998Barcellona, un milione di teu tra il maggio 1997 e il maggio 1998
La direzione del porto rimarca il quarto posto nel Mediterraneo, ma sottolinea le caratteristiche hub di Algeciras e di Gioia Tauro
22/08/1998Il cantiere Bremer Vulkan dovrebbe rimborsare le sovvenzioni ricevute
Lo ha chiesto la Commissione Europea. Si tratta di 327 milioni di marchi su un totale di sovvenzioni di 789 milioni di marchi
22/08/1998Porto di Londra: 65,7 milioni di tonnellate nel 1997
I terminalisti negli ultimi anni hanno investito 300 milioni di sterline in attrezzature. La PLA non ha effettuato aumenti tariffari dal 1994
21/08/1998P&O Nedlloyd sostituisce 330 dei suoi marittimi britannici e neozelandesi con personale filippino
Il personale a basso costo dovrebbe permettere alla compagnia di superare difficoltà finanziarie a breve termine. Contrasti con i sindacati
21/08/1998Diminuiscono i servizi di linea per i porti giapponesi
Il ministero dei Trasporti afferma che le tariffe portuali sono troppo alte e che i metodi di lavoro sono sorpassati
21/08/1998Trattative per la vendita della South Seas SS alla Hamburg Süd
La cessione della compagnia del gruppo Thor Dahl Shipping è però condizionata alla soluzione di dissidi familiari
21/08/1998Nuove cisterne per prodotti chimici per l'armatore Bakri
Due verranno costruite dalla Hyundai, mentre altre due, ordinate in aprile, dai cantieri Hanjin
20/08/1998Corte dei Conti: meno investimenti nei trasporti nel 1997
Le spese dell'amministrazione pubblica risultano diminuite del 6,3%. Particolare flessione nel settore aeroportuale e dei trasporti in concessione
20/08/1998I cantieri pakistani di demolizione toccati dalla crisi
Nel primo semestre di quest'anno hanno smantellato navi per 1,4 milioni di tpl, ma ora la crisi si fa sentire
20/08/1998La flotta del gruppo armatoriale Montanari salirà a 30 navi
Il fatturato della società è stato nel 1997 di 178 miliardi di lire, sarà di 180 miliardi nel 1998, di 200 miliardi nel 1999 e di 220 nel 2000
20/08/1998Quattro navi portacontainer da 5000 teu per la OOCL
Due verranno costruite dai cantieri Samsung della Corea del Sud, due dai cantieri di Taiwan
19/08/1998Hamburg Süd acquista la brasiliana Aliança
La compagnia di navigazione sudamericana arma quattro portacontainer che trasportano 90.000 teu l'anno
19/08/1998L'India chiude la navigazione di cabotaggio alle compagnie straniere
Abolita la legge che da sei anni ha permesso lo sviluppo delle esportazioni del Paese
19/08/1998Chimichiere per un miliardo di dollari per l'armatore Livanos
La Seachem del gruppo Ceres Hellenic Shipping ordinerà 18 chimichiere nei prossimi due o tre anni
19/08/1998Calano le navi in costruzione per armatori esteri nei cantieri giapponesi
3,5 milioni di tonnellate di stazza lorda nel primo semestre di quest'anno, contro 5,2 milioni di tsl nell'equivalente periodo del 1997
18/08/1998Presentato oggi il nuovo aeroporto di Montichiari (Brescia)
Lo scalo rimarrà operativo anche dopo la riapertura dell'aeroporto di Verona Villafranca, chiuso temporaneamente per lavori di ristrutturazione
18/08/1998Calano i prezzi delle navi da demolire
Gli armatori non riescono a realizzare prezzi buoni sia per le rinfusiere che per le cisterne
18/08/1998Quattro bacini per vlcc nel cantiere di Qingdao
Progetto da 800 milioni di dollari della China State Shipbuilding Corporation
18/08/1998Due petroliere aframax per la Shipping Corporation of India
La SCI ha cancellato l'ordinazione ai cantieri Halla ed ora sta trattando con la Hyundai
17/08/1998Il Comitato consultivo dell'UE ha bocciato oggi il piano italiano per il trasferimento del traffico aereo internazionale da Linate a Malpensa
Bruxelles attende, prima della formalizzazione della bocciatura prevista per il 9 settembre, una proposta di compromesso da parte italiana
17/08/1998Med Pac Conference anticipa la scadenza del temporary emergency Panama Canal draft surcharge
La scadenza, prevista inizialmente per il 31 ottobre, è stata anticipata al 15 settembre
17/08/1998Torna d'attualità il mercato delle petroliere Panamax, Aframax e Suezmax
La MMS, che l'anno scorso acquistò tre petroliere Panamax per 40 milioni di dollari, punta ora all'acquisto di tre Panamax e di tre Aframax
17/08/1998USA-Europa door-to-door in 7 giorni con le navi della Fastship
La compagnia progetta di svolgere un servizio transatlantico containerizzato con navi velocissime di cui ha il brevetto di costruzione
17/08/1998Una nuova area di distribuzione a Felixstowe
Il progetto del Trinity College rischia tuttavia di non essere realizzato a causa dell'inquinamento sonoro dell'impianto
14/08/1998Verso l'estinzione la marina mercantile spagnola
Le navi spagnole ora assicurano solo il 13% dei trasporti di merci nazionali. Aiuti del governo agli armatori
14/08/1998Bremer Vulkan: non ancora terminata l'indagine per il fallimento della società
L'attrezzatura del cantiere di Brema, messa all'asta, ha reso 1,8 milioni di marchi, mentre tutti gli altri stabilimenti del gruppo sono in attività
14/08/1998Critiche al nuovo regolamento tedesco sui marittimi
Prevede l'imbarco di cinque marittimi tedeschi sulle navi nazionali
13/08/1998Ceduta a d'Amico l'Italia di Navigazione
La società romana ha garantito il posto di lavoro per cinque anni ai 365 attuali dipendenti
13/08/1998Un terminal carboniero convertito alla movimentazione dei container
Ha una banchina lunga 325 metri nel porto fluviale belga di Genk
13/08/1998Servizio ferroviario merci della CTN da Rotterdam per Mosca
European Rail Shuttle e Transfracht hanno iniziato un servizio per Monaco e Mannheim
13/08/1998Aumenta l'autotrasporto merci in Europa
Continua crescita nel terzo trimestre di quest'anno, specialmente in Italia e in Francia
12/08/1998Gibuti unico porto dell'Etiopia
Stanziati oltre 3 milioni di dollari per potenziare le strutture portuali, che reggono tutto il traffico diretto all'Etiopia
12/08/1998Aumento generale e continuo dei salari degli ufficiali marittimi in tutto il mondo
Secondo l'ISF si è verificato un grande aumento dei salari in India, in Polonia e nelle Filippine, ma si tratta di un adeguamento ai salari europei
12/08/1998Tre unità da 754 teu noleggiate dalla Maersk
Seconda portacontainer da 1748 teu per la Far Eastern Shipping Co.
11/08/1998Oltre 45 miliardi di yen per i porti giapponesi
L'ingente somma verrà destinata alla realizzazione di piattaforme portuali in undici porti
11/08/1998Critiche in Belgio all'acquisto della THL da parte della ABX
Autotrasportatori e spedizionieri non approvano la maniera con cui l'operazione verrà finanziata
11/08/1998Traffico camionistico sulle autostrade italiane nel primo trimestre
3500 milioni di veicoli/km. La maggior parte del traffico sulla Brescia-Padova
10/08/1998Larsen & Toubro vende la sua flotta di sei rinfusiere per 40 milioni di dollari
L'acquirente è la compagnia americana Millenium Management Company
10/08/1998Lieve calo del traffico container nei porti sudafricani
Diminuzioni del traffico complessivo in tutti i porti, eccetto che a Port Elizabeth e a Richards Bay
10/08/1998Settima portacontainer serie "D" (4211 teu) per l'Evergreen
Viene immessa nel servizio attorno al mondo verso ovest. Due nuove unità da 1200 teu messe in linea dalla MISC. "CSAV Rio Uruguay" per la CSAV
08/08/1998La NYK Canopus per la NYK e la Aseer per la UASC
La prima ha una portata di 5798 teu ed è l'ultima di una serie di cinque unità. La seconda può trasportare 3800 teu è la quinta di una serie di dieci
08/08/1998Il catamarano veloce Catalonia nel collegamento Barcellona - Palma de Majorca
La rotta viene coperta in tre ore, due volte il giorno. Accordo con la Trasmediterranea per limitare e compensare gli effetti della concorrenza
07/08/1998Solo d'Amico resta in corsa per l'acquisizione dell'Italia di Navigazione
Il mantenimento della flotta, dei livelli di occupazione e della sede a Genova sono alcuni aspetti che hanno fatto preferire l'offerta della d'Amico a quella di CMA/CGM
07/08/1998Il porto di Savona-Vado, in attesa del piano regolatore portuale
L'iter per il varo del piano consentirà, secondo l'Autorità Portuale, di dirimere le controversie sulla destinazione d'uso delle aree portuali
07/08/1998La Regina Maersk nel Suez Express Service
Nell'ultima decade di luglio la nave ha fatto scalo nei porti atlantici degli USA, e dopo scali in Mediterraneo, Medio ed Estremo Oriente arriverà in settembre nei porti USA del Pacifico
07/08/1998Gli esportatori malaysiani non favoriscono i porti del loro Paese
Fanno caricare le merci in porti stranieri, soprattutto a Singapore. Il governo introdurrà un regolamento che li obbligherà a servirsi dei porti nazionali
07/08/1998Portacontenitori per la Heung-A e per la FESCO
La prima compagnia ha ricevuto la "Heung A Asia" da 1000 teu, la seconda la "Kapitan Afanasyev" da 1748 teu
06/08/1998Saima Avandero sviluppa a Genova la logistica della nautica
Giorgio Ciro, import manager della società, ha sottolineato le prospettive di crescita in Liguria
06/08/1998Carnival ordina alla Fincantieri altre due navi da oltre 100 mila tonnellate di stazza
Le unità saranno gemelle della "Carnival Triumph" e della "Carnival Victory", attualmente in costruzione nei cantieri italiani di Monfalcone
06/08/1998Un milione di dollari di Taiwan per la ricostruzione del porto di Monrovia
Il finanziamento verrà utilizzato per l'acquisto di equipaggiamento per la movimentazione dei carichi
06/08/1998Beira e Colombo nel servizio Asia-Africa della Mitsui
Sostituite le navi da 700-750 teu con altre da 1000 teu. Sedici nuovi porti nel servizio interasiatico della Cheng Lie Navigation
06/08/1998Una petroliera navetta per la Ugland
Sarà dotata di un sistema di posizionamento dinamico. Due vlcc per la KOTC e una chimichiera costruita da un cantiere russo
05/08/1998Nominato il commissario del porto di Gioia Tauro
E' Felice D'Aniello, dirigente del ministero dei Trasporti. Ettore Ianì è stato nominato vice commissario aggiunto
05/08/1998La Panama Canal Commission riduce di un quarto la forza lavoro
Il provvedimento consentirà la riduzione dei costi operativi prima del passaggio delle consegne USA-Panama
05/08/1998I porti belgi contro il regime dell'import delle banane
Insistono per l'adozione di un sistema senza contingentamenti che favoriscono le discriminazioni
05/08/1998Quattro rimorchiatori per Les Abeilles e due per la Cory Towage
I primi verranno costruiti nei cantieri di Lorient e di Saint Malo, gli altri in cantieri olandesi
04/08/1998Istituita l'Autorità Portuale di Gioia Tauro
Il decreto del 16 luglio relativo alla formazione dell'ente portuale è stato pubblicato sulla Gazzetta Ufficiale
04/08/1998La South Asia Gateway Terminals procederà allo sviluppo del porto di Colombo
Ha in affitto per trent'anni il Queen Elizabeth Quay. Dura opposizione dei sindacati, che parlano di svendita del porto ai privati
04/08/1998A Kaohsiung imposti due piloti alle navi in arrivo
Il regolamento governativo ne prevede uno, ma sono stati minacciati scioperi. 14 giorni di astensione dal lavoro dei piloti portoghesi
04/08/1998Avviati i corsi di formazione per operatori della logistica e di magazzino nell'ambito dell'accordo tra Magazzini Generali di Verona e Interporto Campano di Nola
Lo stage è seguito da 15 ragazzi napoletani, a cui ne seguiranno altri impegnati in un corso per la gestione di magazzini frigoriferi
03/08/1998Nuovo terminal nel porto di Anversa
E' il Muisbroek Terminal gestito da ACT e TRW. Nuovo terminal a Bremerhaven della Bremer Lagerhaus Gesellschaft, della Maersk e della Sea-Land
03/08/1998Firmato il contratto di cessione del Lloyd Triestino all'Evergreen
L'operazione, del valore di circa 400 miliardi di lire, prevede anche l'acquisizione delle partecipazioni nelle società collegate alla compagnia italiana, tra cui Interlogistica e Italmar
03/08/1998Lavori portuali in India. Un ciclone ha distrutto il porto di Kandla
Tutte le 14 banchina del porto di Kandla sono state danneggiate seriamente. Sono agibili solo dei mezzi di sollevamento galleggianti
03/08/1998Petroliere per Goulandris, Chandris, Ceres Hellenic e Oldendorff
Quelle ordinate al cantiere sudcoreano Samsung palesano la caduta dei prezzi dopo la svalutazione dello won
01/08/1998Due nuovi servizi della OOCL per porti giapponesi
Hanno frequenza ogni dieci giorni. Le portacontainer della Hanjin spostano i loro terminal a Pusan
01/08/1998Adelaide nel servizio Eagle di Contship e P&O Nedlloyd
Nel servizio quattordicinale sono impiegate sei portacontainer da 1800 teu
01/08/1998La Global Ocean Carriers vende tre navi per acquistare due portacontainer
Le navi acquistate sono la "Hanjin Hong Kong" e la "Hanjin Keelung" noleggiate alla Hanjin per 20.000 dollari il giorno
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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