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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
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Algeciras. A decline in Barcelona.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
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A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
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