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June 2020




30/06/2020Ok of the Management Committee of the AdSP of Genoa and Savona on measures to support port work
Interventions paid for by the port authority's budget




30/06/2020Satisfaction with The Resettlement of D'Agostino at the East Adriatic AdSP Summit
Rossi: dispelled any doubts about the legitimacy of the appointment. Appreciation for the measure also of the president of the region and the mayor




30/06/2020The mandate of the president of Confitarma and all other confederal bodies has been extended for up to a year
The call to allow cruises between national ports to Italian flag ships registered in the International Register reiterated




30/06/2020Fontana confirmed as president of the Association of Shippers of the Port of Spice
A gradual recovery of trades is expected from next month




30/06/2020Ok to the 2019 budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority
Set aside EUR 4.5 million to address the lower revenue expected in 2020 due to the coronavirus health emergency




30/06/2020The REGIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE COURT gives back to Zeno D' Augustin the presidency of the Authority of Harbour System of Mare Adriatico Orientale
The sentence - the harbour authority comments - returns justice in little days, of the created very delicate situation as a result of the decision of the ANAC




30/06/2020A new certification for infection prevention and control in the ferry industry at GNV
The Biosafety Trust Certification has been issued by the RINA




30/06/2020In Saint-Nazaire the traditional Coin Ceremony of the new cruise ship MSC World Europe.
It will be the first MSC Cruises powered by liquefied natural gas




30/06/2020In April, freight traffic in the port of Koper fell by -41.8%
>In the first four months of 2020, the decline was -18.7%




30/06/2020In the March-May quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Palermo increased by 45.2%
In the first five months of 2020, there was an increase of 28.0%




30/06/2020Approved the final budget of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea
Priest: the use of the institution's own resources allows a series of projects to be initiated




30/06/2020Approved the 2019 budget of the Port Authority of Gioia Tauro
The consortium between MCT, Medway Italia and Medlog Italia in the management of the New Intermodal Terminal took over




30/06/2020Kombiverkehr and Ambrose become sole owners of the German intermodal terminal Neuss Trimodal
New intermodal service between Verona and Neuss




30/06/2020Moby and CIN will apply for admission to the pre-arranged procedure
The meeting has been postponed for the approval of the 2019 budget




29/06/2020Traffic in the port of Ravenna down -25.7% in May
In the first five months of this year the decline was -18.8%




29/06/2020Last month freight traffic at the ports of Naples and Salerno decreased by -23.2% and -4.1%
In the first five months of 2020, Campania ports handled 12.03 million tonnes (-11.2%)




29/06/2020In May, freight traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona Vado fell by -30.6% and -22.9% respectively
Passenger traffic is still almost zero




29/06/2020In the comprensorio of the Ironworks a logistic pole to service of the port of Trieste
Signed the agreement of program for the performance of the project of industrial reconversion




29/06/2020Danish shipping group DFDS will cut 650 jobs
Reorganization plan to adapt activities to new market conditions




29/06/2020Greece and Tunisia will sign an agreement on maritime transport
Mission of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Athens in the African nation




29/06/2020The port of Busan rose from sixth to fourth place in the list of world container ports
Passed Shenzhen and Guangzhou. The result was achieved thanks to the growth of transfers




26/06/2020Sinergest's appeal against the allocation of services to passengers in the port of Olbia was rejected
Tar ordinance for Sardinia




26/06/2020Today's meeting of the Venice AdSP Committee for the approval of the budget has not been successful
The session was declared invalid (absent representatives of the Municipality and Region). An emergency meeting has been convened for next Tuesday




26/06/2020On 24 July 24 July 24-hour strike by port workers, maritime workers and port towing services
It was proclaimed by Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Uiltrasporti




26/06/2020Approved the 2019 budget of the AdSP of the North Central Adriatic Sea
Rossi: the port's trades will only be able to resume vigour if a new phase of revitalization of consumption and investment resumes at Italian and European level




26/06/2020Bonz (FEPORT): cargo handling must be excluded from the field of application of the tonnage tax
The decision of the EU commission not to modify the list of the services accessories - it has denounced the federation of the harbour terminalisti - is unacceptable




26/06/2020The AdSP of Sardinia allocates the administrative surplus to support the impact of the crisis
Deiana: we have a substantial amount available that will allow us to remit losses and cope with all the activities in the planning




26/06/2020Completed in Shanghai the construction of a dry dock for the construction of large cruise ships
The property is 740 metres long and 76 metres wide




26/06/2020U.S. President Trump visited the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard
In the last decade Fincantieri has invested 180 million dollars in it




26/06/2020The European Commission authorises TUI Cruises to acquire Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
The consolidation of the business was planned by the German TUI and the American Royal Caribbean




25/06/2020Confirmed Mattioli president of the Federation of the Sea
Vices president are Anton Francesco Albertoni, Luigi Giannini and Vincenzo Petrone




25/06/2020V.Group sells Marlins to Ocean Technologies Group
The agreement includes the network of centres authorised to carry out English language courses for the maritime sector




25/06/2020ECSA and ETF, because of the inaction of the governments the marine ones are captive on their ships
Mattioli (Confitarma): necessary a humanitarian action fast and decided in order to guarantee they corridors of sure transit in order to make them to arrive on board to work and in order to make them to return at home




25/06/2020In May 2020, Italian exports to non-EU countries increased by 37.6% on the previous month and decreased by -31.0% on May 2019
Imports decreased by -2.4% and a trend decline of -37.9%




25/06/2020In May, the traffic of containers handled by the Chinese CMPort amounted to 10.08 million teu ( or 5.6%)
In the first five months of 2020 there was a decrease of -0.7%




25/06/2020On July 10, the port of Taranto will be part of the containerised maritime services circuit
The Apulian airport will be included in the rotation of the Turmed intra-Mediterranean service




24/06/2020Trains 740 metres long can be operated at Hupac's Busto Arsizio-Gallarate terminal by the end of the year
Implemented a new Central ComputerIzed Equipment




24/06/2020AnAVE calls on the Spanish Government to implement the measures already proposed to support the shipping industry
Aznar: It is essential to strengthen the competitiveness of the Canary Islands Special Naval Register




24/06/2020German shipowners complain that the problem of changing crews continues to worsen
Hartmann: Those successfully completed are still the exception, not the rule




23/06/2020WTO, world trade in the second quarter marked the biggest decline ever
Azevado: there is an important positive aspect: it could have been more marked




23/06/2020Technical memorandum of understanding between the Captains of Porto and Fedespedi
Mattioli (Confitarma): The effects of the Covid-19 traffic decline are taken into account in the year-end tariff adjustment




23/06/2020Gian Alberto Cerruti is the new president of the Youth Group of Assagenti
Vice-presidents are Giulia De Paolis, Simone Carlini and Lorenzo Giacobbe




23/06/2020The AdSP of the North Tyrrhenian will increase its stake in the Tuscan Amerigo Vespucci Interport to 30%
The institution will participate with 6.65 million euros in the capital increase




23/06/2020Public meeting on the environmental policies of the North Tyrrhenian Sea AdSP
It will be held online on June 30th




23/06/2020Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by -19.6% last month
In total, the total amount of goods amounted to more than 5.5 million tonnes (-19.3%)




23/06/2020In May, the traffic of goods handled by Chinese seaports set a new all-time record
Containers fell by -3.2%




23/06/2020Pullmantur announces the presentation of an agreement plan with creditors
The headwinds caused by the pandemic - explains the Spanish company are too strong to be addressed without resorting to a reorganization




22/06/2020Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -14.8% in May
In the first five months of 2020, the decline was -0.8%




22/06/2020From today, Jaguar Land Rover vehicles also arrive in koper port by train
The cars are produced in Austria and Slovakia




22/06/2020MSC Cruises presents the next winter season
Carnival Cruise Line extends its North American cruise stop until September 30




22/06/2020ANCIP, perplexity and fear for the climate that is being created in the world of Italian portability
In a time of very serious crisis, when we try to get out of difficulties - denounces the association - not being able to manage public affairs with energy and readiness is lethal




22/06/2020Singamas sells an inactive container factory
Production has been halted since April 2017




22/06/2020Collapse of world-wide the foreign trade to April
To May the OCSE has found timid signs of resumption




22/06/2020Filt Cgil returns to call on the government to clarify self-production in ports
The union stresses the need to avoid the resumption of a conflicting season




22/06/2020Albania reopens its ports to international maritime services for passengers
Shipping companies will have to comply with all safety protocols in the fight against the pandemic




22/06/2020The Western Ligurian Sea AdSP Management Committee approved the 2019 budget
Investments in works, maintenance and design studios were launched for 259 million euros compared to 37 million in the previous year




19/06/2020The port of Bremen has barely been touched by the impact of the pandemic
Last April, significant declines were only in the conventional goods and car sectors




19/06/2020Concluded the simulations of maneuver for the appraisal of the technical-nautical aspects of the project of the Europe Dock
Corsini: the port of Livorno will be soon in a position to answering to all the requirements of the modern international traffics container




19/06/2020The shippers spezzini denounce as incredible, paradoxical and unacceptable the exclusion of the Pontremolese from Flat "Fast Italy"
Prompt Fontana the urgent called in cause of the representations of the three regions Liguria, Emilia and Tuscany, and of all the communities interested




19/06/2020Korea will develop level 3 autonomous ships by 2025
160 billion won to start the project




19/06/2020Awarded the first two lots of the tender for passenger services at the port of Olbia
At Italservice 2007 the routing of vehicles and the Sps group and Fast info point and passenger assistance




19/06/2020Arcus Air Group sells the chartered air freight business to Chapman Freeborn
The sale includes two Dornier 228-212




18/06/2020Rejected the consuntivo budget of the Authority of Harbour System of Mare Adriatico Settentrionale
Duci (Federagenti): we would not want to be forced to interrogate to us on who between the presidents of the ports it will succeed to conclude its mandate without being hit or sunk




18/06/2020Container traffic in the Shanghai port fell by -3.7% last month
In the first five months of this year the decline was -7.4%




18/06/2020Carnival accusation a quarterly net loss never so elevated and announces a plan of cession of various ships
The group previews to clearly record the period March-May with an economic result negative for -4,37 billion dollars




18/06/2020Also which extended critical Fedespedi the tonnage tax to the accessory entrances of the navigation companies
Moretto: we believe that the services accessories would have to be excluded from the fiscal mechanism




18/06/2020Container traffic in New York Harbor fell by -7.5% in April
In the first quarter of 2020, more than 2.3 million teu (-3.4%) were handled




17/06/2020Hapag-Lloyd extends the period of reduced frequency of the MGX service until September
Decision taken for the lower demand caused by the Covid-19 pandemic




17/06/2020Assarmatori met with representatives of the Italian Navy
Among the topics examined, those of piracy and migration flows




17/06/2020ECSA, the tonnage tax does not cause any distortion of competition with operators in other parts of the supply chain
The Association of European Shipowners invites FEPORT and CLECAT to a new confrontation




17/06/2020Confetra, positive the attention turned from the government to the field of the logistics
Nicolini: now but we wait for trusting the executive to the test of the facts




17/06/2020Traffic levels at French ports have returned to the level of ten years ago
In the first three months of 2020, 78.46 million tonnes of goods (-2.5%) were handled




17/06/2020Maersk and MOL report a positive change in previous economic forecasts
The Danish company estimates that in the April-June period the fall in volumes transported by its fleet will be -15%/-18%




17/06/2020In May, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -35.1%
In the first five months of 2020, the decline was -16.7%




17/06/2020Members of the Strait AdSP Sea Resource Partnership Organization have been appointed
Representatives of stakeholders, including universities and Chambers of Commerce, are non-voting members




17/06/2020Ocean Alliance announces the cancellation of departures to adjust capacity to declining demand
In Italy, the ports of Genoa, La Spezia and Trieste are affected




17/06/2020New installation to facilitate the work of hauliers at the PSA Genoa Pra container terminal
An updated information about the queues at the Goods Office is projected on a monitor




17/06/2020FEPORT and CLECAT invite the EU commission to make sure that the regimes of the tonnage tax benefit the companies of navigation to the detriment of terminalisti and shippers
Van der Jagt: there are obvious cases in which the merchant is stimulated carrier haulage rather than haulage and this for us is not acceptable




16/06/2020ECSA, the renewed multilateral commercial system of the EU must be free, open and total
Dorsman: the EU must act quickly in order to rejuvenate the European economy, protect and to create occupation and to show the leadership in the process of total resumption




16/06/2020Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Uiltrasporti reiterate the no to wild self-production in ports
Malorgio, Pellecchia and Tarlazzi: we are for the same rules and clarity for all ports




16/06/2020To April the traffic of the goods in the port of Livorno is dropped of -24,0%
In the first quadrimestre of this year the bending has been of -15,9%




16/06/2020Assiterminal, the little million previewed in order to support the harbour enterprises hit by the crisis are not other that a drop in the sea
For the Covid-19 emergency a decrease of 70%b of the traffic of the passengers and the loss of 150 million tons of goods is attended this year in the ports




16/06/2020In the fourth quarter of 2019, freight traffic at Greek ports grew by 0.7%
Passengers up 4.1%




16/06/2020Confetra Liguria begs for the restoration of regular traffic on the region's highways
Lagal: "The answers must be given immediately. We can't have more tables of comparison."




16/06/2020Lufthansa plans to cut 22,000 jobs
The Germanwings fleet will not be put back into operation




16/06/2020We expect a further reduction in containerized hold capacity in the third quarter
Sea-Intelligence announces that earlier this week the size of blank sailing reached 4 million teu




15/06/2020The MIT starts a consultation in order to define the requirements of public service in the marine connections with the islands
It is turned the associations of consumers, users and representations of the active enterprises in the fields of the logistics and the transport goods




15/06/2020The attempt by container renter CAI to divest part or all of the company has failed
Confirmed the intention to exit the rail and logistics sectors to focus on the core container business. Garcia's resignation




15/06/2020Stable consortium Great Work will realize the works of the project "Ravenna Port Hub"
The offer introduced with the Belgian Dredging International previews a cost of 198 million euros




15/06/2020Strong drop of -20.4% in traffic in the port of Singapore in May
Containers amounted to 2.8 million teu (-10.6%)




15/06/2020Video conference on ports and coronavirus emergency
It was made by Assoporti and The International Propellers Clubs




15/06/2020Webinar on the value of Italian logistics
Research from the CENTRE on Logistics and Supply Chain Management at LIUC Business School will be presented




15/06/2020CEVA Logistics enhances its presence in Africa
Acquired a majority stake in AMI Worldwide. New headquarters in Mauritania and joint venture in Ethiopia




15/06/2020Last month, container traffic from China's COSCO Shipping Ports fell by -3.7%
In Chinese ports, traffic fell by -3.1% and in foreign ports by -5.1%




15/06/2020Agreement between the psa International terminalist group and the US One Network Enterprises
The American company develops a platform for an autonomous supply chain




15/06/2020Circle is working on the digitization of Metrocargo Italia's railway business
MCI provides the only active intermodal service between Italy and France via Ventimiglia




15/06/2020Container traffic in The Port of Hong Kong fell by -3.5% in May
In the first five months of the 202nd, almost 7.1 million containers (-6.5%) were handled




12/06/2020ECSA and ETF call on EU health ministers to facilitate the change of ship crews in European ports
Dorsman: It is necessary to ensure that all EU states implement the IMO protocols




12/06/2020Banchero (Assagenti) denounces the situation of chaos caused by the degradation of the motorway network that serves the port of Genoa
Since the collapse of the Morandi Bridge, he said, we have only heard proclamations, but no measure worthy of the name has been taken against the blatant culprits




12/06/2020Hupac plaude the decisions of Switzerland in topic of arranged transport and critical those of the EU
Stahlhut: the measures in support of the transport goods on track hit from the sanitary crisis that is adopted in Europe in some cases are not other that a drop in the sea




12/06/2020In the first quarter of 2020, revenues from logistics group GEFCO decreased by -10%
The recurring operating result is stable




12/06/2020In 2019, the turnover of china's top 50 logistics companies amounted to about 139 billion dollars
Growth of 16.9% on the previous year




12/06/2020Freight Transport Association is asking the Government in London for more time to prepare logistics for Brexit
Elizabeth de Jong: This is a challenge that will take months, not minutes, to be dealt with properly




12/06/2020Step forward in the construction of the dry dock of the port of Gioia Tauro
Also scheduled is the design of the dock completion operation




12/06/2020The Eastern Adriatic Sea AdSP Management Committee has approved the 2019 General Report
In the port of Monfalcone the figure of the terminalist has been established




11/06/2020Confitarma asks the government to make more in order to support the field of the marine transport
Sisto: in the end of this emergency it will have seriously to be spoken about a governance structured and dedicated to this important industry of the Country




11/06/2020Moretto (Confetra): The resources allocated to ports and the port cluster are limited
We call on the government - he said - to raise the bar and to compete positively with us on a great Country Project




11/06/2020Freight traffic at Tunisian ports fell by -9.3% in the first quarter
The decline was driven by a reduction in bulk volumes




11/06/2020The auditions of ALIS and Assarmatori to the Commission Transports of the Chamber
Of Caterina: inexplicable the choice to postpone of 12 months to the company the convention to Tirrenia CIN. Catani: aids quickly to the navigation companies that guarantee strategic connections




11/06/2020UNCTAD estimates that the value of world trade fell by -27% in the second quarter
For the whole of 2020, a contraction of about -20% is expected




11/06/2020The EU Commission authorises the Italian International Register, with changes, until 2023
The Italian authorities have pledged to extend the benefits of the scheme to all eligible vessels flying an EEA flag




11/06/2020Sanilog extends its health emergency overtime package until at least September 15
From 15 June, workers will be able to carry out a serological test free of charge on a voluntary basis




11/06/2020In the first quarter of this year, gross domestic product in the G20 area fell by -3.4%
The largest contractions in GDP were recorded by China (-9.8%), France (-5.3%) Italy (-5.3%)




11/06/2020Heavy downstream of container traffic volume at Los Angeles Harbor in May
582 thousand teu (-29.8%) were handled




10/06/2020Seven years after the collapse of the Pilots Tower of the port of Genoa, the announcement of the final choice of the site of the new structure
The work will be made in the water mirror overlooking the Jean Nouvel Pavilion




10/06/2020New ro-ro dock in koper harbour
Ships between 100 and 240 metres in length will be able to dock




10/06/2020Global Ports Holding's revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter
The impact of the pandemic only marginally affected the period. Cuts in operating costs in the port segment




10/06/2020Uncertainty about the development of nautical tourism in Italy
Survey of Tourism Responses on a sample of the nautical accommodation offer




10/06/2020RINA remotely executes the first inspections for the statutory certification and of class of the ships
Verifications on behalf of the authority of flag of Liberia




10/06/2020That primed from the pandemic of Covid-19 is more serious the total recession from almost a century
The OCSE shows two scenes, taking into consideration possible a second big wave of the sanitary emergency




10/06/2020Container traffic in the Port of Long Beach increased by 9.5% last month
In the first five months of 2020, traffic amounted to 2.8 million teu (-5.9%)




09/06/2020Confitarma, to allow with the Italian ships of the International Registry to carry out cruises between national ports temporary
Mattioli: disappointed from the fact that, in the several adopted provisions, the government has completely forgotten to us




09/06/2020The new areas of the port of Piombino are assigned to Mantums ray Logistics and Liberty Magona
Provincial: consequence of this procedure is a strong assumption of responsibility from part enterprises that have promised a lot




09/06/2020The railway company IMS Cargo Austria has ceased operations
The stoppage does not include the other companies in the IMS group




09/06/2020Cunard extends the suspension period of the cruises until the end of November
Palethorpe: We also need to better understand the implications that the Covid-19 will have on board our ships




09/06/2020Assaiers, ok to Costa Cruises on domestic routes, but if there are aid must go to those who exercise cabotage as an essential public service
This was underlined by Stefano Messina during a Senate hearing




09/06/2020Taiwan's Ministry of Transport confirms the plan to support the shipping industry
Funds of 555 million dollars for a subsidized loan program




09/06/2020The C.I.S.Co. expressed its full solidarity with Zeno D'Agostino
Guerrini: its propulsive and innovative momentum should be one of the models that AdSPs should be inspired to restart the port system




09/06/2020Assoporti Agreement - Deposits and Loans Fund to collaborate in the development of new port works
The collaboration is planned for the definition of the design, economic, financial and contractual aspects of the works




09/06/2020In the first quarter, Austria's import and export values fell by -6.8% and -5.0%
A weakening of import-export had already been recorded before the lockdown




09/06/2020Instead of on routes with Algeria, the Corsica Line will use the ro-pax A Nepita in the connections to Corsica
The ship has a transport capacity of 1,200 passengers and 1,930 linear meters of rolling stock




09/06/2020Sembcorp Marine will be spun off from Sembcorp Industries
A capital increase of USD 1.5 billion is expected




08/06/2020Confetra subjects to the government own proposals for the logistics and the transport goods
Nicolini: it is an important contribution also in sight of States general of the economy




08/06/2020Working group to reactivate river cruise activities in Europe
It will be established by Amsterdam Cruise Port, Dutch Delta Cruise Ports and River Cruise Europe




08/06/2020Mario Sommariva is named extraordinary commissioner of the Authority of Harbour System of Mare Adriatico Orientale
The general secretary of the agency is succeeded to Of Augustin who the ANAC has declared decayed from the charge




08/06/2020Involved Assarmatori and Confitarma in the "Pact for the Export"
The document reassumes the extraordinary resources allocated by the government for the support to the internationalization of the productive system




08/06/2020This year the turnover of Italian the Economy Blue will lose 125 billion because of the sanitary emergency
Analysis of the new center BlueMonitorLab studies of the impact of the pandemic on the economy of the sea




08/06/2020On the decline of D'Agostino's tenure, the ANAC states that the specific regulatory issues have been repeatedly reported to the government and parliament
The National Anti-Corruption Authority says it has applied the legislation




08/06/2020Agreement DNV GL - ABB to promote the digitization of the shipping industry
The aim is to enable the sector to benefit from the benefits of new digital technologies




05/06/2020Improved CMA CGM quarterly results
In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -3.0%




05/06/2020SEACOR Marine takes over 50% of SEACOSCO Offshore from COSCO
The company has a fleet of eight new Platform Supply Vessels




05/06/2020AIDA Cruises suspends cruises with the United States and Canada through 2020
The company explains that there are no conditions for international travel in the two nations




05/06/2020Extreme concern of Confetra Friuli Venezia Giulia for the decision of the ANAC on D'Agostino
Huge investments in the development of the entire port system, it is stressed, could suffer disastrous consequences




05/06/2020Silverseas Cruises has taken over the new Silver Originship
It was built by the Dutch shipyard De Hoop




05/06/2020Assoporti expressed full solidarity with Zeno D'Agostino
The association expressed concern about the continued management of ongoing activities in one of Italy's most important ports




05/06/2020A Transport as a Service system for exchanging containers between terminals will be built in the port of Rotterdam
A European competition is also being started, with the supply of hybrid transport vehicles




05/06/2020Cash Deposits and Loans provides a loan of 10 million euros to the RINA Group
It is aimed at supporting a medium-term plan for technological development




05/06/2020The ANAC declared Zeno D'Agostino deceased from the post of president of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic
The National Anti-Corruption Authority considers it incompatible with the position of president of the company Trieste Terminal Passengers




05/06/2020The complete reopening of sea and air links to and from Sardinia has been decided for today
It also allows the activity to maritime lines that are not subject to public service charges




04/06/2020They were satisfied with the outcome of the table on the issues of cruises and ferries
Messina: an important turnaround in the government's consideration of the strategic importance of the sector




04/06/2020Federagents, need to support small and medium-sized enterprises that blame the effect of blocking cruises
The Federation of Maritime Agents has pointed out that these companies have no prospects of traffic and income until the 2021 season




04/06/2020MSC Cruises is extended the period of temporary suspension of the cruises until on 31 July
The company announces the complete program for summery season 2021




04/06/2020ALIS has joined the agreement with ABI for the extension of the banking moratorium to large companies
Grimaldi: concrete support for large companies in the transport sector




04/06/2020Grimaldi enhances maritime links between Italy and Greece
The ro/pax ship "Venice" will be placed on the Venice-Igoumenitsa-Patrasso route




04/06/2020Piraeus Container Terminal will be equipped with three new ship-to-shore cranes
They were ordered from China's ZPMC




04/06/2020Appointed the new board of directors of Uirnet
Lorenzo Cardo president. Rodolfo De Dominicis general manager




04/06/2020In order to preserve the crocieristica activity to Venice not there is other time to lose
Spain (VTP): we take advantage of the period of inactivity which had to the Covid-19 for being ready to move the cruise ships from the channel of the Giudecca until from March 2021




03/06/2020Italy's trade balance deficit decreased slightly in 2019
Bank of Italy Annual Survey




03/06/2020The suspension of two Maersk and MSC Asia-Europe/Mediterranean services will continue in the third quarter
The Italian ports of Genoa and La Spezia will be served by feeder links via Barcelona




03/06/2020Confitarma calls on MIT to allow all shipping companies to carry out passenger services with Sardinia
Mattioli: after the one-year extension of the Tirrenia Convention, we did not expect to be further penalised at the time of the reopening of passenger connections




03/06/2020In the first three months of 2020, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -16.1%
Passengers of scheduled services and cruises fell by -28.6% and -16.8% respectively




03/06/2020In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Piombino fell by -31.9%
Passengers in scheduled services down -56.8%




03/06/2020Filt, Fit and Uilt urged MIT to take action on the reorganization of towing services
The call, the trade unions said, is aimed at protecting the workers concerned




03/06/2020THE Alliance announces a series of blank sailing of containerized maritime services
They will be implemented in the summer quarter




03/06/2020P&O Cruises decides to forgo the upcoming summer cruise season
The company announced that it would continue its suspension period until 15 October




03/06/2020New provisions for air and sea links with major islands
No restrictions on Sicily. From 13 June restart of all flights and domestic passenger sea connections to and from Sardinia




03/06/2020Dona Bertarelli appointed special adviser for the Blue Economy of UNCTAD
It will help promote a sustainable blue economy, particularly in developing countries




01/06/2020In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna fell by -28.9%
In the first quarter of 2020, 7.24 million tonnes (-17.0%) were handled




01/06/2020The National Association Companies Harbour Enterprises suggests amendments Decreto Throws again in order to safeguard the harbour job
Evidenced also the necessity of regulating the self-handler of harbour operations




01/06/2020In Livorno celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Port Authority
Scheduled events have been postponed due to coronavirus




01/06/2020Port of Ravenna, awarded works for 30 million euros
By the end of the year, contracts for an additional 15 million




01/06/2020Assarmatori, to the proposal not to allow with the which joined ships the International Registry to operate on national routes of cabotage
Messina: we would find in the paradoxical situation in which the State it uses deep in order to facilitate the costs of labor in the recreational or commercial activities on cruise ships, while it denies the same aids to the marine Italians who guarantee essential services of transport




01/06/2020Last month, naval traffic in the Suez Canal was stable
Net tonnes of transited ships fell by -9.6%




01/06/2020Assoporti adheres to the commitment of the main international ports to ensure the activity of the stopovers during the emergency
Musolino: to deal with the crisis we must imagine an ever closer and synergistic relationship between production, logistics, portability and sustainability
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Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Miami
In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%
DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker
Hedehouse
In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance
Hamburg
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
Singapore
In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
Shanghai
The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)
In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)
OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships
Hong Kong
Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Beijing
In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)
Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port
Messina
Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria
UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)
Atlanta
Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics
Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched
Shanghai
It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026
Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control
Rome
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Transaction valued at $440 million
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Shanghai
They distort fair competition - the Shanghai group denounces - and hinder the normal functioning of shipping
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025
Bonn
Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium
Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert
Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect
In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)
Vienna
31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Cagliari
Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina
Messina
It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people
Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea
Taranto
424.8 million port works completed in the last decade
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
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