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January 2020




31/01/2020Clean Arctic Alliance denunciation that some marine fuel mixtures VLSFO increase the emissions of black carbon
The industry of the naval fuel retort that these fuels turn out to be paraffinici that aromatic and invites the associations enviromentalists to discuss of in center IMO




31/01/2020Last year, freight traffic in the port of Zeebrugge increased by 14.2%
Containers amounted to 1.7 million teu ,4.8%




31/01/2020New intermodal terminal on the border between Hungary, Slovakia and Ukraine
It will have an annual traffic capacity of one million containers




31/01/2020Brussels approves the creation of a joint venture French CGM and China's CIMC
The new company will offer container storage, handling and repair services in the port of Tianjin




31/01/2020In 2019, Russian ports handled a record traffic of 840.3 million tonnes, or 2.9%
The growth was driven by the rise in liquid bulks




31/01/2020Japan's ONE quarterly revenue falls as net profit grows
Deterioration of the level of the nols




30/01/2020Absorbing, exaggerated and unfounded scaremongering about coronavirus could have devastating effects on the portal system
Rossi: useless and harmful to create generalized and unjustified psychosis




30/01/2020Last year, freight traffic at Algerian ports increased by 1%
Passengers up 2%




30/01/2020In mid-2020, Kloosterboer will open a new container reefer terminal in the Dutch port of Vlissingen
Initially it will have a capacity of 250 thousand teu




30/01/2020Rina Consulting's new headquarters opened in Genoa
It is the engineering consulting firm of the RINA Group




30/01/2020Laghezza (Confetra Liguria): immediately free the Pontremolese from the laces that have imprisoned her in the list of second-level works
The work, he recalled, enjoys the unanimous support not only of the territories and cities directly concerned, but also of the economic world and the environmental planet




30/01/2020Marked decrease of the recorded economic results from Wärtsilä Corporation
In decided bending also the new acquired orders from the Finnish group




29/01/2020DCSA publishes standards for Track & Trace of containerized cargo
They can be downloaded freely from the association's website




29/01/2020In the port of Genoa, the second railway track has been inaugurated to access the PSA Genoa Pra' terminal
By the end of the year the seturbation of the current four tracks of the airport and to follow the expansion of the freight beam and the extension of the tracks to 750 meters




29/01/2020Royal Caribbean cancels three cruises to China for coronavirus emergency
Possible other measures if travel restrictions are kept in place




29/01/2020Ettore Pollicardo appointed president and CEO of the holding company of Bureau Veritas Italia
Diego D'Amato is the new president and CEO of BV Italia




29/01/2020AdSPs in the Western Ligurian Sea and the North Tyrrhenian Sea will participate in Fruit Logistics
Ports of Genoa stand together with C.I.S.CO. (International Container Studies Centre)




29/01/2020Costamare's economic results were positive
The company has a fleet of 71 container carriers




28/01/2020The Genoese company Messina appoints Bergé as a ship agent in Spain
The expected volume of activity is about 150 ships per year




28/01/2020The ICS advises its associates on measures to prevent the coronavirus from spreading
They are based on those provided by the World Health Organization




28/01/2020The A.P. Muller Group invests in the development of port and logistics activities in West Africa
Acquired 43% of ARISE Ports & Logistics




28/01/2020Costa Cruises will make selections to hire cabin crew
The company plans to recruit 700 people




28/01/2020A sharp reduction in freight traffic in the French port of Boulogne Calais
Passengers also fell




28/01/2020NYK, TTC and Bolloré sign the agreement to build the new ro-ro terminal in Port Said Harbour
It will become operational at the end of 2021




27/01/2020Assoporti, the request to apply the ordinary procedure of variant to the PRP even to minor works risks blocking the ports
The association stresses the urgent need to implement a deep simplification of administrative procedures




27/01/2020In the marine incidents the commander of the ship comes immediately indicted
They have denounced taken part to the workshop "the criminalizzazione of the commander of the ship: criticality and perspectives"




27/01/2020Creuers of the Port de Barcelona gets the entire ownership of Malaga Cruise Port
Acquired 20% of the capital in the hands of the Port Authority of Malaga




27/01/2020In 2019, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by 14.5%
In the third quarter, there was an increase of 4.8%




27/01/2020New intermodal link Turin - Pescara - Foggia
It was organized by the Arcese Group and will be operated by Mercitalia Rail




27/01/2020At Bureau Veritas Italy is THE ISO 28000 certification for security in the logistics chain
It was released by Accredia, the Italian Accreditation Authority




27/01/2020Liebherr will supply four new dock cranes at Montreal Gateway Terminal
They will be delivered in the third quarter of 2021




27/01/2020Qatari QTerminals and the Risoil-Kherson consortium will operate the Ukrainian ports of Olvia and Kherson
The consortium is attended by Georgian Georgian Industrial Group and Swiss Riceil




27/01/2020Coronavirus, COSCO Shipping has an observation period for employees who have been to Hubei Province
Medical visits also for seafarers before boarding ships




27/01/2020Circle and Maps partnerships in the field of intermodal logistics
It will begin with the creation of a support system for optimized management of the multi-modal supply chain based on economic parameters




24/01/2020In the fourth quarter of 2019, OOCL's fleet transported 1.80 million containers, or 4.8%
The business generated revenues of USD 1.60 billion, or 2.3%




24/01/2020Note of Fedepiloti and Angopi on the credits due by Sardinian pilots and moorings to Honored Armatori
The two organisations are confident that they can give appropriate answers to their associates in a short time




24/01/2020Fincantieri strengthens strategic partnership with the QatarI Ministry of Defense
Possible orders for other ships




24/01/2020Last year the ports of Naples and Salerno have enlivened 1,09 million container (+5.7%)
In the solo fourth trimester the containerized trade has been of 279 thousand teu (+1.0%)




24/01/2020CSAV halts its fleet of Ro-Ro ships by discontinued direct operation of maritime transport services
The Chilean group announced the decision to focus on its investment in container ized company Hapag-Lloyd




24/01/2020In 2019, the Russian railway company Russian Railways transported more than five million containers (12.6%)
The total containerized cargo amounted to 47.6 million tonnes, or 13.6%




23/01/2020Meeting of the Propeller Club of Trieste on the prospects of the Julian port port
It will be held on Monday and will also consider the node of the full application of the status of Porto Franco International




23/01/2020A study evidences the importance of the Venetian ports in the regional and Italian economic system
Used an innovative method in order to calculate induced and the direct and indirect fallen back ones




23/01/2020IBIA, the transition to IMO 2020-compliant naval fuels is taking place in a 'surprisingly regular' manner
According to the association, any problems were avoided thanks to prior planning by the operators




23/01/2020Container traffic at Long Beach Harbor decreased by -5.7% in 2019
December was down -10.3%




23/01/2020DB Cargo buys 50 hybrid locomotives
It will hire another 50 vehicles of the same type




23/01/2020Heavy drop in container traffic in the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk
Last year, 2.72 million teu (-18%) were handled




23/01/2020Assiterminal starts a season of new initiatives
The association leaves with rivisitazione of the logo and the website and program a workshop series




23/01/2020The liquidation of the holding company of the Uljanik shipyard in Pula was decided
Uncertainty about the possibility of a continuation of the plant's activities




23/01/2020COSCO Shipping and CIMC announce the size of expected net income for the 2019 financial year
The shipping group expects substantial growth, while the container manufacturer expects a significant decline in the result




22/01/2020Confetra urges the Minister of the Interior to immediately reactivate the Table for Legality
It is a tool - explains Nicolini - that turned out to be a useful experience for the search for analysis and shared solutions




22/01/2020Strike if Tirrenia does not withdraw the decision to close the Naples and Cagliari locations
This is announced by Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Uiltrasporti




22/01/2020The port of Ancona has closed 2019 with a record of the containerized trade
Stable the total data of the goods enlivened




22/01/2020New cargo rail service between Northern Italy and Northern Europe/Scandinavia
It has been activated by Rail Cargo Group and has two weekly rotations




22/01/2020The Croatian group DIV will buy the Norwegian shipyard Kleven Verft
Synergies with the Croatian naval engineering plant Brodosplit are expected




22/01/2020Container traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by 38% to 4.8 million teu in 2019
Other types of goods are also on the rise




21/01/2020Last year, the Maritime Station of Naples welcomed more than 1.36 million cruisers (up 28%)
More than 1.5 million passengers are expected in 2020




21/01/2020In Brussels, representatives of shipping and finance meet
Vettosi (Confitarma): it is necessary to take into account the different aspects of the shipping industry




21/01/2020Piacenza agrees with Liguria, Lombardy and Piemonte a protocol of understanding for the development of the logistic relations
The agreement is determined to favor the connection between the logistic poles piacentini, the Lombardic and Piedmontese logistic systems and from Liguria harbour system




21/01/2020IN the last quarter of 2019, ONE ships carried 1.8 million containers (-2.0%)
Volume of cargo transported on Asia-North America routes fell by -7.6%; transport between Asia and Europe increased by 5.9%




21/01/2020Last year, cruise traffic in Malta grew by 21.0%
In the last quarter, there was a decrease of -12.7%




21/01/2020In Savona a public meeting on the theme "The use of LNG in ports between innovation and responsibility"
It is organized by Costa Cruises in collaboration with the Municipality of Savona and the AdSP Ligure West




21/01/2020DP World will acquire 44% of Swissterminal' Swiss terminalist company
The stake will be sold by the Mayer family, which will continue to be the majority shareholder




21/01/2020Next Monday will be the last day of trading of Panalpina's shares on the Zurich Stock Exchange
The Swiss company was bought by Denmark's DSV




20/01/2020InRail is the first Italian railway company to obtain the Unique ERA Certificate
It was released by the European Union Agency for Railways




20/01/2020Last year, COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled 102.8 million containers, or 4.8%
Traffic at the group's Chinese terminals grew by 2.0% and foreign terminals by 24.0%




20/01/2020MSC Cruises confirmation the option for two ships of class "World" and program with Chantiers de the Atlantique the construction of other four innovative units
Undersigned also a memorandum of understanding for the development of another prototype of a new class of ships that use wind energy and other technologies




20/01/2020In 2019, for the first time, the volume of goods passing through the Suez Canal exceeded one billion tonnes
In December, the total was 88.3 million tonnes, a new record for this month




20/01/2020In the 2019 Chinese marine ports they have enlivened 9,19 billion tons of goods (+4.3%), of which 3,85 billion with foreign country (+4.8%)
In the solo fourth trimester the passed international cargos through the coastal ports of call are piled to 968,3 million tons (+4.5%)




20/01/2020Chilean SAAM will acquire 70% of Intertug's capital
The Colombian company has a fleet of 25 tugboats




17/01/2020The International Propeller Club Port of Rome was established
It's the 25th Italian club




17/01/2020"Shipping Meet Industry" will be held on 30 and 31 January in Milan
From this year Confetra is the main sponsor of the event




17/01/2020Filt, Fit and Uilt, the EU procedure on port taxation risks undermining the national port system
Government and parliament - the trade unions urge - show that our country respects competition rules




17/01/2020Last year, pirate attacks on ships decreased by 12%
The accidents resulted in the death of one seaman and the wounding of seven others




17/01/2020CLECAT, ETA, EBU, ESC, FEPORT, GSF, GSA and UIRR ask not to renew Regolamento of exemption for category for the containerized marine consortia
They exhort the EU commission to delay the decision of 12 months in order to examine and to estimate other information




17/01/2020In 2019, freight traffic in the port of Spezia amounted to 15.9 million tonnes, or 0.6%
Containers amounted to 1.41 million teu (-5%)




17/01/2020Hapag-Lloyd's agreement with Maersk and MSC for slot rental on 2M ships connecting Asia and Northern Europe
It will come into force in March




17/01/2020Global Ports Holding is filing to handle cruise traffic in the port of Taranto
The business will be located on the San Cataldo Pier




17/01/2020Container traffic in the Port of Los Angeles fell sharply by -16.5% in the last quarter of 2019
In the whole of 2019, the airport handled 9.34 million teu (-1.3%)




16/01/2020Filt Cgil, for the relaunch of the port of Venice the government respects the commitments on the sludge protocol
Colombo: "everything ready for dredging, but nothing moves"




16/01/2020The Ftner Cruises orders De Hoop a new river cruise ship
The new "Silver Origin" shipping unit has left the Dutch shipyard




16/01/2020Yilport Holding will pursue new acquisitions
Robert Yildirim: We will try to acquire one or two ports a year




16/01/2020Laghezza (Confetra Liguria), not dealing with transport emergencies could have disastrous consequences
It is urgent, he stressed, for everyone to take responsibility for these problems, to try to resolve them and to take action in a shared way




16/01/2020Genting Hong Kong, sale operation and leaseback for the Genting Dreamcruise ship
Raised 900 million dollars




16/01/2020THE Alliance confirmation the ports of call directed to the ports of Genoa and La Spezia in own Network of services for 2020
South Korean HMM will place side by side the companies Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and Yang Ming




15/01/2020Confirmed the suspension of the payment of the royalties of the marinas in dispute with the state
The meeting of Confindustria Nautica with the Undersecretary for Tourism Bonaccorsi was positive




15/01/2020Unanimous support of the production fabric of the Valencian community to the project for the new container terminal in Valencia
The plan was presented by the TIL of the msc shipitis group




15/01/2020The Confetra Summit met with Minister De Micheli
Nicolini: it is necessary to have permanent and structured institutional places where to develop a daily confrontation between market participants and public decision-makers




15/01/2020Container maintenance and repair company Medrepair Italia is based in Gioia Tauro
Assigned a shed in the backyard




15/01/2020Hoyer and Dupré formed the logistics joint venture Hoyer Bulk LLC
Operational activity begins today in the United States




15/01/2020Konecranes will restructure the cranes of the Yilport container terminal in the port of Taranto
Job for seven ship-to-shore cranes and 16 currently inactive rail portal cranes




15/01/2020Last year, China's CMPort port terminals handled 111.78 million containers, or 2.5%
Bulk traffic was 449.24 million tonnes (-10.5%)




15/01/2020Damen and Gentium will collaborate on the establishment of ship building and repair activities in Bangladesh
The Dutch group, together with Blohm Voss and French Thales, will make at least four multirole frigates for the German Navy




15/01/2020Container traffic in Hong Kong port fell by -6.3% in 2019
The Chinese airport ranks eighth in the list of the world's first container ports




14/01/2020According to the general lawyer of the Law court EU, the survivors and the relatives of the victims of the shipwreck of the Al Salam Boccaccio 98 they can demand the damages to the RINA
Szpunar considers that the victims of the shipwreck of a ship Panamanian clapper flag can address to the Italian judges




14/01/2020Spanish port terminalists reiterate the need to reduce taxation on companies in the sector
I also call for an appropriate investment policy




14/01/2020Memorandum of Understanding to triple air links between Italy and China
The agreement provides for a considerable extension of the previous agreements dating back to 2015




14/01/2020The "Livorno Blue Agreement" will be signed on Monday
The voluntary agreement aims to mitigate the effects of environmental pollution from maritime traffic




14/01/2020In the port of Ancona, preparatory activities are underway for the culling of the 12 Sai silos
The intervention will free up an area of 33,000 paintings to be allocated to port activities




14/01/2020Naviris, the Fincantieri-Naval joint venture, has become fully operational
First board meeting




14/01/2020PsA's port container terminals handled a record 85.2 million teu traffic in 2019, up 5.2%
In Singapore, the total was 36.9 million teu ,up 1.6%, in the foreign terminals of 48.3 million teu (up 8.1%)




14/01/2020CSSC Carnival Cruise Shipping has taken delivery of its first cruise ship
The "Atlantic Coast" will be followed by the end of the year the twin "Mediterranean Coast"




14/01/2020CSAV increased its stake in Hapag-Lloyd by investing USD 330 million
The Chilean group's shareholding rises to almost 30% of the German company's capital




13/01/2020José Luis Ebalos confirmed to head the Spanish Ministry of Transport
Change of name of the ministry




13/01/2020Last year, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa reached a record high
There were 2.17 million ferry passengers, or 4.2%




13/01/2020In 2019, the port of Singapore, with 37.2 million teu, set its new historic annual container traffic record
Containerized cargo fell by -0.6% in terms of weight




13/01/2020Dunkirk is the first port French to be able to provide container carriers with electricity from the ground grid
The cold ironing system was installed at the Terminal des Flandres




13/01/2020Best (Confetra): It is necessary not to waste the opportunity of the Milleproroghe to support logistics
"Our sectors, he stressed, need massive investment and incentive policies."




13/01/2020The Minister for the South and Territorial Cohesion visited the port of Gioia Tauro
Agostinelli: Without the connection to the national network, the railway gateway of the airport remains inactive




10/01/2020"The criminalizzazione of the commander of the ship: criticality and perspectives"
It is the topic of a convention that will hold on 27 January to Rome




10/01/2020In the 2019 port of Amsterdam it has enlivened 86,3 million tons of goods (+6%)
Decided decrease of the crocieristi




10/01/2020The situation of emergency to the customs office of Genoa Sampierdarena places to risk the marine traffics
Denunciation of from Liguria unions of Customs




10/01/2020Places under seizure three you ferry of Charon & Tourist
The ships would not be able to transport in safety people to reduced mobility




10/01/2020Mitsubishi Shipbuilding launches according to new ferry ordered from the Hankyu Ferry
The ship, of the tonnage of about 16.300 tons, will be delivered in June




10/01/2020Decided contraction of the quarterly traffic of the goods in the port of Koper
In the period October-December of 2019 it is dropped of -20,9%




09/01/2020Robert Sappio is new president of the Institute of International Container Lessors
He is managing director of the American SeaCube Container Leasing




09/01/2020For the 2020 Ocean Alliance confirmation the ports of call to the Italian ports of Genoa, La Spezia and Trieste. Suppressed the ports of call directed to Venice
Introduced the new net of 39 services of line that will become operating to April




09/01/2020In the port of Tallinn it will be constructed to a new terminal cruises
It will be completed to July 2021




08/01/2020Giuliano Gallanti, former president of the ports of Genoa and Livorno is died
Between the numerous assignments, also that of president of the European Sea Ports Organisation




08/01/2020Finnlines orders to two new ships ro-pax of the ability to 5.100 linear meters and thousand passengers
They will be constructed by the yard Lowers Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) Co




08/01/2020A new intermodal service railway multistop of group SMET connects Orbassano, Verona and Bari
It is realized in partnership with CFI - Italian Railway Company




08/01/2020Mammoet has completed the acquisition of British the WINGS
In the next few months an integration plan will be put into effect in order to reunite the two organizations




07/01/2020Unchanged the rates for the transit of the ships in the Suez Canal
Increases only for rinfusiere and units LPG. In the 2019 they are journeyed 18,800 ships (+3.9%)




07/01/2020The Jolly Palladio ship has transported the means that participate to the rally Dakar 2020
To the end of January vehicles and materials they will be re-embarked on the unit with-ro of Ignazio Messina and C




07/01/2020Trasportounito, the haulers to the table for the definition of the new Convention on the marine transports for the Sardinia
The union has decided to be extended the state of agitation regarding the Sardinia




07/01/2020In the 2019 port of Gioia Tauro it has enlivened beyond 2,5 million container (+8.4%)
The resumption has been centralized in the second half of the year




07/01/2020The Global consortium Holding Ports - MSC complete Cruises the acquisition of the Goulette Shipping Cruise
The society is yielded for about 12 million euros




07/01/2020New records of traffic of the goods in the ports of Montreal and Abu Dhabi
Marked also the new maximum peaks of containerized trade




07/01/2020Today to the MIT an encounter with the haulers on the topic of the increase of the marine hires
Longo (Trasportounito): "the time is past due and this because of the total absence of urgent provisions"
News from the Companies
06/01/2020La logistica italiana sceglie Padova e Green Logistics Expo come appuntamento di riferimento del settore
Alla Fiera di Padova dal 18 al 20 marzo 2020 l'unico Salone italiano dedicato alla logistica sostenibile




03/01/2020The Adani group will buy the Indian port of Krishnapatnam for 1,9 billion dollars
The investment in order to buy 75% of the society of the Navayuga that develops the port of call




03/01/2020Launched the hull of the new cruise ship Silver Origin
It is under construction near the Dutch Shipyard De Hoop




03/01/2020In the 2019 ports of Ukraine they have enlivened beyond a million container
Increase of +18.5% on the year precedence




02/01/2020Roberto is died D' Alexander, president of the port of Genoa in the critics Eighties
Left after five years the guide of the CAP, it obtained managing assignments in Agusta, Zanussi, Pirelli and Fiat




02/01/2020To November 2019 the traffic of the goods in the ports dl Tyrrhenian Headquarters is diminished of -6,2%
In the first eleven months last year an increase of +1.8% is recorded




02/01/2020Hupac makes available an application for localization of the trains in real time
It includes relative information to estimated time for the withdrawal of cargos near the terminals




02/01/2020PSA Genoa Pra', initiative in order to improve the operativity of the terminal to service of the road haulage
The phase of experimentation will be activated tuesday
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
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.
Rome/Salerno
The union said it was certain that the Central Tyrrhenian Port System Authority would appeal the ruling.
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
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
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Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
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
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
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
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%
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.
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
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
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 National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
››› 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 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
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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
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