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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
A serious viral outbreak causes the deaths of three passengers on the Hondius cruise ship.
Vlissingen/Geneva
A quarter is hospitalized in intensive care in Johannesburg
Vote on IMO's Net-Zero Framework postponed again
London/Brussels/Washington
A new MEPC session is scheduled for December. Klann (T&E): The IMO cannot allow postponements to become the new normal.
Royal Caribbean reports record first-quarter financial results and a new all-time passenger record
Miami
Mediterranean cruise bookings slow down
In the first three months of 2026, Ocean Network Express revenues decreased by -6%.
Singapore
During the period, the company's ships transported 3.2 million containers (+4%)
PSA International acquires 30% stake in Chinese terminal operator Xiamen Container Terminal Group
Singapore/Xiamen/Shenzhen
Transaction valued at approximately $387 million
In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.
In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.
Hong Kong
During the period, the container fleet transported more than 6.9 million TEUs (+6.7%)
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Eurokai's port terminals handled 3.6 million containers (+10.5%)
Hamburg
Growth of +18.5% in Germany. A decline of -3.7% in Italy.
Stop us, rail freight is in a critical condition and requires support policies.
Rome
Map: adequate structural interventions are lacking
OOIL invests $2.22 billion in the construction of 12 13,600 TEU containerships
Hong Kong
They will be built by the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard
Last year, the Hupac Group's production value grew by +3.1%
Zurich
Fincantieri establishes joint venture with Albanian KAYO
Trieste
The company will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of naval units for the Albanian Navy
Royal Caribbean converts options with Meyer Turku for two cruise ships into orders
Miami/Turku
The fifth and sixth "Icon" class units will be delivered in the summer of 2029 and the summer of 2030
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +1.7%
Venice
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are increasing. Chioggia recorded a 2.7% decline.
National Bilateral Ports Organization Seminar on Workplace Safety
Rome
Gallozzi (Assologistica): in addition to compliance with the rules, full awareness of behaviors is also necessary
UPS's sixth quarterly decline in shipping volume
Atlanta
In the January-March period, the US group's revenues fell by -1.6%
The 2025 financial statements of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority have been approved.
Genoa
Commander Pierpaolo Danieli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority.
Livorno
He is the Chief of Staff of the Chief of Staff at MIT.
Wärstilä saw a sharp increase in new orders for equipment in the first quarter
Helsinki
Net sales remained stable. Operating profit increased by 20%.
The reform of the port system has received the stamp of approval from the State General Accounting Office
Rome
The measure will now be examined by parliament.
Third Pass: Excavation of the Novi Ligure interconnection tunnels completed
Novi Ligure
They connect the new high-capacity line to the historic Genoa-Turin line
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Receives First Overseas Order to Build an Icebreaker
Ulsan
Order worth $348.9 million from Sweden
Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions
Schindellegi
Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Initial portfolio valued at approximately one billion euros
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
MSC to launch service between the Red Sea and Northern Europe via the Suez Canal
Geneva
Truck and feeder connections to Persian Gulf ports are planned
The first batch of cold ironing work has been awarded to the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
The total investment is 41 million euros
Konecranes' turnover decreased by -7.7% in the first quarter of 2026.
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the period remained unchanged
New ART provision on regulatory measures for the awarding of maritime cabotage services
Rome
New elements in the service award procedures
Appointment of the extraordinary commissioners of the Central Adriatic and Eastern Sicily Port Authority
Rome
Salvini asks the governors of Marche and Abruzzo to reach an agreement on Lega Nord's Carloni.
Confitarma welcomes the approval of the bill to enhance marine resources.
Rome
Zanetti: a further step in the direction long indicated by the Confederation
The 2025 financial statements of the Northern Tyrrhenian and Eastern Adriatic Port Authorities have been approved.
Livorno/Trieste
They were examined today by the Management Committees
Record quarterly freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the first quarter of this year, almost 2.3 million tons were handled (+38.8%)
DSV records a decline in net profit of -41.7% in the first quarter
Hedehusene
Downturn due to extraordinary expenses for the merger with Schenker
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge the Western Liguria Port Authority to focus on worker and safety issues
Genoa
The 2025 budget of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Administrative surplus of 128.9 million euros
Rixi: Additional resources for the completion of Genoa's new breakwater.
Rome
They will be used for the consolidation of the seabed and for design adjustments
Chinese terminal operators COSCO Shipping Ports and CMPort report increased quarterly revenues.
Hong Kong
Increases determined by the greater volume of containers handled by port terminals
Dirk Jan Storm has been appointed president of PSA Italy
Genoa
He takes over from Marco Conforti, who has reached the end of his three-year term.
In the first three months of 2026, CIMC's container sales decreased by -10.5%
Hong Kong
Dry box sales dropped 13.3%. Reefer sales increased 30.2%.
The Western Sicily Port Authority opens access to funds for the PNRR training program to entities with private contracts.
Palermo
Rhenus has acquired the entire capital of LBH Global Agencies
Holzwickede
51% stake acquired from the Lagendijk family
The Genoa Port Authority's 2025 report on ship emissions has been published.
Genoa
228 inspections carried out to verify nitrogen oxide emission levels
Assoporti's second traveling assembly in Bari
Bari
The first meeting held in Venice follows
APM Terminals and Hateco to Build Container Terminal in Da Nang Port
The Hague
It will have a capacity of 5.7 million TEUs. An investment of over $1.7 billion.
Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment
Stockholm
Strong demand for shore power system installations
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
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Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
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