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March 2020




31/03/2020The ANPAN denunciation that associated companies, essential in order to assure the continuity of the marine transport, cannot operate
Assologistica asks Customs to widen not the application of the suspension of the Customs Decisions also to the productive and commercial activities




31/03/2020Tomorrow the CEO of PSA Italia, Giuseppe Danesi, will retire
He will continue to sit on the boards of the Group's Italian entities




31/03/2020Mit and Mise asked Tirrenia to adopt within 24 hours the necessary acts to unlock the ships
The aim is to ensure territorial continuity services first




31/03/2020Battisti: 2019 was the best year in the history of the State Railways group
Revenues up 3.0% and net profit up 4.5%




31/03/2020Filt Cgil asks the government forms for protection for the marine and harbour workers
Fit Cisl, the arrest warrant of Tirrenia CIN risks to put in knee not only the Sardinian traffic goods, but also the harbour job




31/03/2020Yang Ming's economic performance fell in the fourth quarter of 2019
Last year, the revenues of compatriot Wan Hai Lines grew by 9.2%




31/03/2020Beijing's Ministry of Transport is issuing stricter provisions to avoid "return contagion."
Prohibition of the replacement of foreign national crews on all ships staying in Chinese ports




31/03/2020Three proposals of the Confetra to the government so that the economic pandemic does not make more damages than that sanitary one
Nicolini: draft of a package of measures that needs of covers for about nine billions




31/03/2020The cruise ships Cunard and Seabourn announce the extension of the stoppage period of the ships
They extended it until 15 and 14 May respectively




31/03/2020After the arrest of Tirrenia, the other shipowners ensure that their services guarantee territorial continuity with the islands
The Coast Guard sends the patrol boat "Diciotti" to the Tremors




30/03/2020In order to tackle to the Assiterminal emergency it asks the zero setting for the state property canons
The crisis - the association emphasizes - hits is the field of the passengers who that of the goods




30/03/2020MIT, with the blockade of Tirrenia, the transport of goods with the islands will be guaranteed by other shipowners
MIT and MISE will urgently convene the Commissioner's College and Tirrenia CIN




30/03/2020Assarmatori, the suspension of the services of Tirrenia is an ulterior outcry of alarm
Messina: the example could be followed from other companies since the government has not previewed supports to the field




30/03/2020Uiltrasporti urges the government to ensure territorial continuity and employment
It is unthinkable, the union stressed, that the very serious health problems should also be added to those relating to links with island regions




30/03/2020In the fourth quarter of 2019, the COSCO Group's container fleet carried more than 6.6 million teu(15.1%)
Net profit increased by 643.8%




30/03/2020Assarmatori, the companies of ferries are near the point of no return and do not have to be taken emergency measures
Messina: various not there will be other alternative to the block of the national connections




30/03/2020Also from the nordeuropei shipowners a outcry of alarm for the dramatic impact of the crisis reaches on the field
Demanded the immediate support of the governments, in particular for the companies of ferries




30/03/2020Wednesday to Livorno will hold a reunion on the crisis of the field cruises in port
Salvetti: we will propose a temporary reconversion of the areas made unusable for the passengers for giving a compensating answer to the necessities of the goods




30/03/2020Comparison between De Micheli and the presidents of the ADS on the health emergency and the maritime economy
The Minister called for the port authorities themselves to be the architects and promoters of a plan to relaunch the sector




30/03/2020Coronavirus, new dispositions to who it re-enters in Italy
Arranged also organizational measures that must adopt carriers and shipowners




30/03/2020In February, 6.3 million tonnes of container goods were handled in the port of Algeciras( or 25.9%)
Overall traffic grew by 15.6%




30/03/2020COSCO Shipping Ports ended 2019 with revenues of USD 1.03 billion, or 2.7%
Net profit fell by -6.4%




30/03/2020MSC extends the temporary stop on cruises until May 29
The detention had previously been scheduled until 30 April




30/03/2020Postponement to next year of the Venice Boat Show
The decision following the continuing coronavirus emergency




30/03/2020Filt Cgil, irresponsible the seizure of the current accounts of the Italian Navigation Company
Colombo: Immediate government action is needed to prioritise this emergency emergency




30/03/2020Thanks to Confitarma for making it possible to moor in The Italian ports of national cruise ships
Mattioli: once again it is confirmed that when you make system, you always find a solution




30/03/2020Tirrenia stops ships in response to the seizure of CIN's bank accounts
Suspended services to Sardinia, Sicily and the Tremiti




30/03/2020First eastbound departure of Maersk Line's Europe-Far East rail-maritime service
From next month the line will have fortnightly frequency




30/03/2020Assologistica contests the decision of the Agency of Customs not to grant authorizations until the term of the Covid-19 emergency
Morelli: in the moment worse for the Country from according to post-war period, it we can consider an at least debatable disposition




30/03/2020Swiss rail group SBB suspends passenger transport with Italy
The company specified that the measure was taken as a result of a new order from the Italian authorities




30/03/2020In 2019, the net economic result of the Chinese terminalist group CMPort grew by 16.1%
Revenues fell by -12.4%




30/03/2020HHLA expects a sharp decline in revenues and operating profit by 2020
Titzrath: The economic shocks of the coronavirus pandemic present us with a challenge of a magnitude never seen before




27/03/2020OOCL, COSCO, ONE and Yang Ming postpone the start of the new Mediterranean service - East Coast USA by three weeks
It will be activated on April 25




27/03/2020Greek ferry companies expect to see revenue fall by -45.1% in 2020
Expected reductions of -50.7% and -30.8% in passenger and commercial vehicle transport revenues. SEEN, the sector is in danger of collapsing




27/03/2020While the Genting Group has reduced its losses in 2019, 2020 is full of unknowns
The Hong Kong-born company is already forecasting a negative operating result for the current year




27/03/2020Freight traffic on the Austrian stretch of the Danube grew by 18.2% in 2019
However, this is the second-lowest volume of cargo since 1995




27/03/2020De Micheli has extended the suspension of the ban on heavy goods vehicles on public holidays
It was arranged for the days of 29 March and 5 April




27/03/2020Assologistica calls for a director's box to coordinate measures to deal with the crisis
The fragmentation of regulatory interventions - explained Gentil - disorients economic operators even more




27/03/2020China strengthens the controls to the borders in order to avoid a return of the pandemic on the national territory
The minister of the Transports arranges a hardening of the measures




26/03/2020Fedespedi urges the government to clarify that warehouse activity is allowed in all companies
The federation stresses the need to avoid the blockade of the Italian logistics system




26/03/2020Once the passengers disembarked in Civitavecchia, Costa Pacifica will arrive in La Spezia tomorrow
Costa Cruises is committed to the repatriation of more than 25,000 guests and part of its crews




26/03/2020Interferry is urging governments to support ferry companies severely affected by the coronavirus emergency
It called for the inclusion of the sector in financial aid packages for companies affected by the crisis




26/03/2020Filt Cgil, take advantage of the back-to-door areas to avoid port congestion
Colombo and De Rose: they are ready to give immediate outlet to the management of container traffic to and from our country




26/03/2020At least half of the hauliers are at risk of closure due to outstanding loans and coronaviruses
Longo: thousands of requests for further deferral of payment times




26/03/2020The Chinese producers of container CIMC and archiviano Singamas one 2019 difficult one
The revenues of the two companies are diminished respective of the -8,2% and of -60,6%




26/03/2020CMA CGM concludes the sale of its holdings in eight port terminals at Terminal Link
They've been sold for 850 million dollars. Another 150 million by June for the handover of two more shares




26/03/2020CLECAT, ETA, ESC, ETF and FEPORT manifest deep disappointment for the delay of Regolamento EU of exemption for the containerized companies of navigation
The five organizations newly reject the thesis second which the norm would have generated benefits for the users




26/03/2020Evergreen's net profit returned to negative territory in 2019 due to the growth in financial charges
Revenue and operating profit increased by 12.6% and 402.9%, respectively




25/03/2020Assarmatori calls on the government to declare a state of natural disaster also for maritime transport
Messina: without compensatory interventions in a short time, the survival of shipping companies operating on cabotage, the Highways of the Sea and in connections with the islands is at risk




25/03/2020In 2019, revenues generated by the port activities of the HHLA group grew by 7.3%
Operating profit was 204.4 million euros (-9.0%)




25/03/2020Ok of Brussels at the entrance of the AustralianSuper pension fund in Peel Ports
It will acquire 25% of the UK company's capital




25/03/2020In the port of Brindisi a pilot project for the generation of energy obtained from the swell
The South Adriatic AdSP has signed a memorandum of understanding with Kuma Energy




25/03/2020Confetra asks that in phase of conversion of I decree "explicit Italy Cure" that is allowed the opening of the logistic warehouses of the enterprises
The harbour community spezzina offers a storage capability of beyond means million teu to service of the companies of the Italy North




25/03/2020UNCTAD urges governments to ensure the smoothness of maritime and cross-border transport
Kituyi calls for seafarers to be declared indispensable workers




25/03/2020The presidents of the Italian ports write to the government asking for measures to support national airports
The sector, they explained, is going through a "perfect storm" between linear cuts to current spending and the Covid-19 emergency




25/03/2020Assologist's acclaim for the initiative of Ebilog and Freight Leaders Council to activate the first Logistics Think Tank
Dear: we need to start thinking about how to deal with the kind of "reconstruction" that awaits us once the current very difficult situation is over




25/03/2020IATA predicts that in 2020 airlines will lose 252 billion dollars in revenue
This is if travel restrictions and the resulting economic crisis for the coronavirus emergency will last three months




25/03/2020Royal Caribbean Cruises extends suspension of cruises due to coronavirus
Operations will resume on May 12




25/03/2020ICS stresses the importance of ok to maintain current EU rules on containerised maritime consortia
Bennett: The knowledge that cooperative ship-sharing agreements can continue to exist will help overcome the crisis




24/03/2020In the last quarter of 2019, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -25.7%
For the full year, the decline was -11.3%




24/03/2020Containerized traffic in the port of Algeciras grew by 25.9% last month
Overall, goods increased by 15.6%




24/03/2020The World Shipping Council welcomes the extension of the Exemption Regulation for Containerized Shipping
Butler: Ship sharing is the backbone of the global line shipping network




24/03/2020Thirty-three European associations of the transports exhort the institutions to become account of the centrality of the field in order to face and to exceed the emergency
Invitation to favor mobility of the workers of the section




24/03/2020The EU commission has granted the extension for four years of the exemption from the norms on the competition in favor of the containerized companies of navigation
Nicolette van der Jagt (CLECAT): "a lacked occasion in order to modify the norms on the marine transport of line so that rispecchino in fairer way the point of view of the customers"




24/03/2020The Naval Registry of Liberia has activated a system of remote management electronic and of the documentary procedures
In the within of the initiatives in order to contribute to the control of the Covid-19, an operation is activated also with Italian RINA pilot in order to inspect the ships of Friend at a distance




24/03/2020ICS and IAPH are calling on governments to do everything they can to maintain the efficiency and security of the global supply chain
Platten: Without the safe and efficient transport of food, medical supplies, raw materials and fuels, nations could find themselves in an even more difficult situation than we are all facing




24/03/2020Costa Cruises extends the suspension period of its cruises until April 30
The decision caused by the protracted emergency situation and the further introduction of pandemic containment measures




23/03/2020In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1.0%
Goods in containers up 9.5%




23/03/2020Confetra welcomes the government's latest measures to contain the spread of the virus
Moretto: The executive is showing great sensitivity to the demands of the logistics industry




23/03/2020The AdSP of Civitavecchia exhorts the entire harbour community to the cohesion in order to exceed the phase of crisis
Hard accusations of the Harbour Company that announces the possible block of the port of call once concluded the emergency




23/03/2020The Costa Victoria cruise ship will not be able to land at the port of Trieste
Fedriga: We cannot allow the descent into the regional capital of individuals who may be unaware vectors of coronavirus




23/03/2020European private port terminalists are calling on EU states to financially support primary infrastructure
Bonz: We are experiencing exceptional moments that require extraordinary action and it is important that all appropriate mechanisms are mobilised




23/03/2020The port authority of Gioia Tauro asks to subject the airport's operations staff to tampon checks
The goal is constant risk monitoring and health protection for workers




23/03/2020In February, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -15.2%
Falling containers and bulks




23/03/2020Confitarma applauds the measures of the South Adriatic AdSP for support for maritime operators
Mattioli: The hope is that the other Port Authority authorities will also take similar measures




23/03/2020The Greek companies of ferries are worried that the new measures in order to check the pandemic put in knee the field
Trade association has asked the financial government a support with retroactive effect




23/03/2020Last year, freight traffic from German ports fell by -0.3%
Containerized traffic remained stable at 15.1 million teu




23/03/2020In the second half of 2019, OOIL's revenues increased by 3.5%
Operating profit fell -23.3%




20/03/2020Advocates are calling for shipping companies to be able to access state-backed loans
Messina: decisions are needed in a short time, to protect businesses, the logistics system, suppliers and the thousands of workers in the sector




20/03/2020To February the traffic of the goods in the Chinese marine ports is diminished of the -6,9% with a zero setting of the increase of the goods international
Drastic decrease of the -17,2% of containerized cargos




20/03/2020Assoporti confirms that Italian ports are open to goods traffic
Only cruise traffic has been banned




20/03/2020Brussels authorizes the sale of CMA CGM shares in ten terminals to Terminal Link
The terminal company is owned by the same owner group French and the Chinese company CMPort




20/03/2020Federitrators, port towing activities continue without interruption despite the emergency
Ensure that ships enter and exit safely from Italian ports




20/03/2020Hapag-Lloyd closed the fourth quarter of 2019 with a net profit of 77 million euros, or 126%
Habben Jansen: We will take precautionary financial measures to overcome the Covid-19 emergency




20/03/2020A sharp drop in costs allows the ZIM shipping company to close the last quarter of 2019 in surplus
Decline in revenues, containerized volumes transported and rentals




20/03/2020The Italian government is blocking cruise activities
Established the stop of Italian flag cruise ships and the blocking of the arrival in Italian ports of foreign flag cruise ships




19/03/2020ICS and ITF call on the UN to make governments understand that maritime transport is crucial to tackling the coronavirus crisis
In particular, it highlighted the need for seafarers to be given the status of essential workers




19/03/2020GNV has delivered to the Liguria Region the Splendid transformed into a "hospital ship" for the Covid-19 emergency
Initially it is able to offer 25 beds, which will rise to a total of 400




19/03/2020Coronavirus, soon a measure to extend the validity of certifications for seafarers
It will be issued by the General Command of the Port Captains




19/03/2020IATA, airlines will need aid of up to 200 billion dollars to recover from the emergency
The association urges the governments of Africa and the Middle East to support air carriers in the region struggling to survive the Covid-19 crisis




19/03/2020Last month, the port of Valencia handled 435 thousand containers, or 0.4%
Total freight traffic was 5.86 million tonnes, or 4.9%




19/03/2020A measure by the South Adriatic AdSP to mitigate the impact of the emergency on the operators of the system's ports
Further extensions of payments are expected compared to those set by the decree-law "Cura Italia". Including other categories




19/03/2020Assiterminal and Assologistica write to the government in order to explain that the adopted measures of emergency are not sufficient
The associations ask the suspension by means of zero setting, in order at least six months, of the deposit of the concessori canons which had from the harbour concessionaires and the cancellation of the additional IRES for the concessionaires and 16 former authorized enterprises art. law 84/94




19/03/2020RINA-union agreement to introduce flexibility in fixed-term contracts
The understanding in the light of the current health emergency




18/03/2020Covid-19 emergency, in I decree of the government measures also in support of the field of the transports
Arranged among other things the exoneration from the anchor duty until on 30 April and the suspension of the relative canons to the harbour operations and concessions until on 31 July




18/03/2020Fim-Cisl and Fiom-Cgil, no to the use of the advance of collective leave for the detention of Fincantieri
They report that it is in breach of the protocol signed by trade unions and employers and the BCC of the metalworkers




18/03/2020In February, ships passing through the Suez Canal carried 84.1 million tonnes of goods, or 8.8%
Loads on southbound units amounted to 51.0 million tonnes (up 26.4%) 33.1 million tonnes (-10.4%)




18/03/2020ETFs, FEPORT, IDC and ESPO are seeking financial support from port companies affected by the Covid-19 emergency
They asked the EU Commission to provide guidance on emergency health measures to be implemented at ports




18/03/2020Donation of USCLAC-UNCDIM-SMACD to fight coronavirus
It has been donated to the intensive care units of hospitals in Genoa, Viareggio/Lido of Camaiore and Torre del Greco




18/03/2020As the personal doctor and the forces of safety - ECSA and ETF emphasize - in these critical moments the marine ones are working essential things and are need that the governments recognize them as such
The two organizations ask the EU and the Member States extraordinary measures so that the shipping European it can exceed the serious crisis caused from the emergency coronavirus. Proposals of the Confitarma to the Italian government




18/03/2020The Association of European Ports urges the EU and Member States to prioritise the transport of goods
O'Reilly: These are extraordinary and difficult times, and it is vital that essential goods and materials can be exchanged without interruption




18/03/2020Emergency coronavirus, De Caterina (ALIS): we hope that we will return immediately to the normality of road, sea and rail transits
International restrictions on the movement of goods should be avoided, he stressed




17/03/2020Coronavirus, the Coast Guard has taken new measures to ensure the safety of sea transport
They include instructions for remote visits on international voyage ships




17/03/2020In the third quarter of 2019, freight traffic at Greek ports grew by 3.2%
In the first nine months of the year, there was an increase of 3.3%




17/03/2020The British logistics exhorts the government of London newly "to wake up itself" and to prepare itself truly for the Brexit
The Freight Transport Association emphasizes the necessity that the requirements of the field are considered priority




17/03/2020The decline in production in China due to coronavirus is having a negative impact on the business of the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
In February, the two California airports saw drops in container traffic of -22.9% and -9.8%, respectively




17/03/2020Yilport confirms the order at Mitsui E&S for four new STS cranes
They are destined for the Portuguese Liscont Container Terminal




16/03/2020Falling freight traffic in the port of Ravenna in January. Business in the ports of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea is growing
The airports of Naples, Salerno and Castellammare di Stabia handled 2.61 million tonnes, or 6.5%




16/03/2020Appreciation of Confetra for the government's announcement of support for the logistics and transport sector
With transport, freight transport is one of the sectors with deferral of taxes and general measures




16/03/2020First effect of coronavirus on employment in European shipping: Stena Line lays off 950 employees
The company does not rule out further staff reductions




16/03/2020Greece places a temporary ban on the shipping of passengers with Italy
The green light for goods. Interdiction at cruise ship stops in Greek ports




16/03/2020COVID-19, the EU commission recommend measures in order to assure the transport of goods and essential services in the home market
Specific among other things that the work-related trips you turn to guarantee it they would have to be allowed




16/03/2020Coronavirus, great part of the main crocieristiche companies stops the activity temporary
Also various companies of navigation that operate services of line for passengers stop the ships. The ship yards of Fincantieri close for two weeks




16/03/2020Assarmatori, Confitarma and Federagenti manifest appreciation for the first answers of the government on the emergency viru
Delay of the certificates of competence and the sanitary certificates of the marine ones




16/03/2020Container traffic collapses at COSCO Shipping Ports Chinese terminals on Feb
3.91 million teu (-19.6%) were handled




16/03/2020Declared a blockade of air, land and sea links with Sicily
Free way to goods, flights between Rome-Palermo/Catania, intercity with Rome and passenger maritime services in the Strait




16/03/2020Container traffic in Hong Kong port grew by 2.6% last month
Highest sign after 24 consecutive months of decline




16/03/2020Coronavirus, De Micheli calls on Hungary to lift blockade on lorry drivers
Prompted the restoration of the regular flow of Italian goods




13/03/2020Fedespedi is calling on the government to take more decisive measures to safeguard the logistics sector
The federation has highlighted that the discomfort of businesses and workers is growing




13/03/2020This year the world's containerized shipping volume could fall by 10% due to coronavirus
Sea-Intelligence warns that the difficulties could reverberate in the long term




13/03/2020Costa Cruises temporarily suspends cruises around the world
The company, unlike others, opts for a shorter break, until April 3




13/03/2020Celestyal Cruises suspends cruises until April 30
The decision - explains the company - is the result of the inevitable circumstances arising from the continued spread of COVID-19




13/03/2020Nicolini (Confetra): To deal with the virus emergency, we need a clear discipline to protect the workers in our sector
In the forthcoming government decree, he stressed, the supply chain of logistics and freight transport must be considered among those most affected




13/03/2020Because of emergency COVID-19 a truck on four is firm in the large squares
The Trasportounito denunciation. Letters to the government of FAI-Conftrasporto and UNATRAS




13/03/2020Last month, container traffic in the Port of Singapore was 2.9 million teu , or 5.8%
Overall, freight traffic fell by -1.0%




13/03/2020Pacific International Lines sells Pacific Direct Line to Neptune Pacific Line
PDL operates containerized maritime services in the South Pacific




12/03/2020Assarmatori, Confitarma and Federagenti ask the government a table for analysis and of I confront with the shipping on emergency COVID-19
In a letter they evidence the main criticalities faced from the field




12/03/2020De Micheli calls on Austria to restore the normal transit of goods to the Brenner Pass
The European Commission also called for action




12/03/2020Fim, Fiom, Uilm call for a temporary halt for all metalworking companies
The Rsu-Rls of Fincantieri Sestri Ponente call for the suspension of the production activity of the shipyard




12/03/2020Princess Cruises announces decision to suspend all cruises for 60 days
It is - explains the company - a proactive response to the unpredictable circumstances that are occurring from the global spread of COVID-19




12/03/2020International Shipping reported a quarterly profit
In the quarter of last year alone, basic time charter revenues grew by 12.5%




12/03/2020Appreciation of ECSA for recognition of the role of shipping for the EU economy
This is highlighted by a statement from the transport ministers of the European Union




12/03/2020Strike at the naval repairs sector of the port of Genoa
It was called for lack of safety conditions due to the coronavirus emergency




12/03/2020In 2019, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 153.1 million tonnes of goods (up 11.3%)
Passengers down -1.1%




12/03/2020Viking Cruises has suspended operations until April 30
Quarantined the 29 passengers of a river cruise in Southeast Asia, including one positive for coronavirus




11/03/2020The associations of the railway intermodal transport emphasize the strategicità of the field in order to exceed the emergency
Letter opened to the Italian and European institutions




11/03/2020Global Ports Holding's economic results fell in the last quarter of 2019
Net sales fell by -9.6%




11/03/2020Asports, Italian ports are fully operational ensuring the safety of people and goods
All offices, including control offices, ensure that activities are carried out on a regular basis




11/03/2020The COVID-19 emergency caused a traffic crash in the port of Shanghai
In February, goods fell by -24.2% overall and containers alone by -19.5%




11/03/2020Jadrolinija suspends the maritime services Split-Ancona and Dubrovnik-Bari
The connections are scheduled to be reactivated on April 1st and 19th, respectively




11/03/2020DP World ended 2019 with record revenues of 7.69 billion dollars
Net profit fell by -12.0% due to higher financial charges




11/03/2020OOIL orders five new 23,000 teu container carriers
The ships will each cost USD 155.68 million and will be taken over in 2023




11/03/2020ALIS proposes a series of measures to support the transport and logistics sector at the time of the emergency
Catherine's: timely and coordinated measures must be taken




11/03/2020Chantiers de l'Atlantique ordered a large-capacity portal crane at Konecranes
It will be taken over in the spring of 2022




10/03/2020The results and operational activity of the Swiss SBB CFF SFF Cargo decreased in 2019
Decline in freight traffic after six consecutive annuities of growth




10/03/2020Royal Caribbean Cruises is also moving to increase liquidity to deal with the virus emergency
Measures are also expected in 2021




10/03/2020Coronavirus, Costa Cruises modifies the itineraries of ships that will stop at Italian ports
The cruises currently underway will touch Italian landings only to allow passengers to disembark and return home




10/03/2020In 2019, freight traffic in the port of Livorno, with a slight increase of 0.4%, reached a new all-time high
Record of rolling stock




10/03/2020In the last quarter of 2019, the containerized cargo carried by CMA CGM ships was stable
Revenues from this business segment decreased by -9.6%




10/03/2020SAAM Towage orders two new tugboats at the Turkish shipyard UZMAR
They will be delivered next year




10/03/2020China cuts port taxes to stimulate activities affected by the COVID-19 epidemic
A 20% discount will apply from March 1 to June 30




10/03/2020Norwegian Cruise Line gets a loan of 675 million dollars to deal with the coronavirus emergency
The aim is to have additional liquidity to be used just in case




09/03/2020Confetra, I decree of the government on the coronavirus "does not block neither transports neither production"
Confartigianato Transports confirmation that State Department and of the Transports has made clarity. Conftrasporto finds that problems can gush from regional dispositions




09/03/2020The port of Ancona fears the impact of the Albanian decision to suspend maritime and air links with part of Italy
Giampieri: you can feel the first clear signs of a season that is not simple




09/03/2020Falling economic results of container renter CAI International
The impact of the spread of COVID-19 is still unclear




09/03/2020The U.S. State Department advises against people with health problems from boarding cruise ships
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found an increased risk of COVID-19 infection on board




09/03/2020Kuehne - Nagel sells most of its contract logistics business in the UK to XPO Logistics
In 2019 they generated a turnover of about 750 million Swiss francs




09/03/2020The international cruise association CLIA strengthens measures to deal with the coronavirus emergency
Craighead: They will be denied boarding to some of our guests, but health and safety are the top priority for the industry




09/03/2020Sardinia stipulates that passengers arriving at ports and airports in the region from the red zones observe the quarantine period
They are also obliged to provide a availability to health authorities




06/03/2020An emergency coronavirus, Royal Caribbean gives customers the option to cancel the cruise up to 48 hours from departure
A credit will be given for any cruise made by the group's ships in 2020 or 2021




06/03/2020Dredging operations for the routine maintenance of the harbour seabed have been started in Gioia Tauro
The three-year programme includes work of EUR 3.5 million




06/03/2020The effects of the Covid-19 on the Italian and international economy are potentially very serious
Published the sixteenth quarter-year economic information of the Study Centre




06/03/2020In 2019, the size of the world's tanker fleet grew by 7.9%
Container production fell by -8.5%




06/03/2020Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell in January, while Algeciras increased
Total goods decreased by -4.7% and increased by 11.0%, respectively




06/03/2020In the fourth quarter of 2019, the terminalist company ICTSI reported a decline in economic results
Container traffic is stable




05/03/2020The merger with Poseidon Containers was good for Global Ship Lease
In 2019, the company recorded a significant increase in economic results




05/03/2020The air shipment industry is under pressure from coronavirus
Albertini: however, although difficult, the Italian air way and airports are not closed, they operate and guarantee the service




05/03/2020The ICS publishes a new guide to help the shipping industry counter the spread of coronavirus
Platten: the document wants to be exhaustive, but also easy to understand and implement




05/03/2020The second Maersk Line service arrived at the port of Vado Ligure
The container ship "Maersk Nora" has made a stopover at Vado Gateway




05/03/2020The UNCTAD analyzes the impact of the coronavirus on the containerized marine transports
Drastic decrease of the ports of call of portacontainer to the Chinese ports between the end of January and the beginning of February




04/03/2020Social shocks required for the logistics sector affected by the coronavirus emergency
Notice signed by employers' associations and Filt Cgil, Cisl and Uiltrasporti




04/03/2020In the alpine transit - Unioncamere and Uniontrasporti denounce - the tirolesi companies are benefitted
Contested the declarations of the committee of Tirol




04/03/2020Confetra satisfied with the outcome of the technical table at MIT with the transport and logistics sectors to deal with the coronavirus emergency
Russian: The situation of import-export freight controls from ports and airports is particularly delicate




04/03/2020Coronavirus, a ferry in isolation in the port of Genoa
He transported a passenger to Tunis who tested positive once he landed




04/03/2020Last year, freight traffic at Sardinian ports fell by -2.9%
Passengers also fell, with a 4.3% increase in ferries and a drop of -11.1% in cruises




04/03/2020Coronavirus, Confitarma wants measures to safeguard the activity of Italian shipping
The confederation is calling for a freeze on the payment of anchoring fees for Italian ships




04/03/2020Due to the coronavirus, the port of Rotterdam is counting the possible loss of two million tonnes of goods per month
The most affected sector is the container sector




04/03/2020The coronavirus gives the coup de grace to the Japanese Luminous Cruising that files for bankruptcy
The company has suspended its cruise business pending it being placed in receivership under the Civil Rehabilitation Act




03/03/2020Assarmatori urges a number of measures to minimise the impact of coronavirus on the maritime cluster
These include the request for the suspension of the anchor tax




03/03/2020Assoporti expresses solidarity with the president and secretary general of the port of Civitavecchia
The association reports that Di Majo and Macii suffered a violent verbal attack




03/03/2020Tomorrow in the port of Ravenna will begin some dredging operations
Provide a sub-bank bottom leveling action to remove the appendage restrictions




03/03/2020The cruise ship AIDAaura resumes sailing after it was denied the presence on board of coronavirus cases
The results of the analysis carried out on two German passengers failed




03/03/2020Federagenti launches the "we take care" campaign
It points out that in Italy the necessary measures have been taken to safeguard nautical tourism from the risk of coronavirus




03/03/2020From an initial estimate the port of Antwerp believes that due to the coronavirus will lose 115 thousand containers
This is the volume of traffic handled in a month to and from China




03/03/2020CEVA Logistics Italy has exited the judicial administration procedure
The measure was applied on 6 May




02/03/2020Confetra, our industry is experiencing total chaos due to the coronavirus emergency
The federal government is calling on the government to have a permanent task force for mutual listening and structured coordination




02/03/2020Coronavirus, Filt, Fit and Uilt are calling for a strong government commitment to support air transport
I meet with MIT to discuss the issues facing the transport and logistics industry




02/03/2020In January, freight traffic in the port of Genoa grew by 0.4%
Passengers up 14.2%




02/03/2020J.F. Lehman & Co. completes the acquisition of the Global Marine Group
The company specializes in laying undersea communication cables




02/03/2020The prompt EU commission Italy to recover from Tirrenia 15 million euros of incompatible aids with the norms EU
Consistent to the norms, instead, great part of the compensations of the obligations of public service granted to the navigation company




02/03/2020Agreement between the Port of Venice Propeller Club and the Association of Captains Laguna Navigation
It was signed by presidents Massimo Bernardo and Lorenzo Boscolo




02/03/2020HMM will use underwater robots to clean the hulls of ships
Agreement with South Korean TAS Global Co




02/03/2020Measure to streamline the procedures for stopping and transiting dangerous goods in the port of Livorno
A specific regulation will come into force on 1 June




02/03/2020In 2019, the Port of Vancouver set its new historic container traffic record
New peak also of cruises
FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
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
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
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MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
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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)
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
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