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September 2020




30/09/2020The travel restrictions imposed by the pandemic have strongly affected the operating and financial results of Greece's Attica
The group closed the first half of this year with a -88% drop in gross operating margin




30/09/2020Last month, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna fell by -23.2%
In the first eight months of 2020, the decline was -17.4%




30/09/2020Appreciation of Uiltrasporti for the statements of the President of Assoporti
Tarlazzi: recognized the essential value of port work




30/09/2020Transport is a complaint that Italian transport policies only take into account state coffers
Ecology - emphasizes the association - too often is interpreted as a mantra, while masking special interests




30/09/2020Reducing the price of the bunker, efficient ship management and cost containment have enabled containerized companies to deal with the crisis
Analysis of the Faith Studies Centre on the operational and economic performance of major shipping companies




30/09/2020Rossi (Assoporti): Now is not the time to open a season of conflict in the ports
According to Admiral Pettorino, the Chinese Silk Road involves an integration of the Italian economic system with issues that go beyond the national interest




30/09/2020Still inactive online ecommerce features of the CMA CGM group
The problems caused by a malware have not yet been definitively resolved




29/09/2020Japan's Nippon Koei and OC Global will design the new Bangladeshi port of Matarbari
Contract with the government of Dhaka




29/09/2020HHLA's share in the new PLT terminal in Trieste will be 50.01%
Titzrath: As the northernmost port in the Mediterranean, Trieste is the southern gateway to Central and Eastern Europe




29/09/2020Mein Schiff's 12 seamen were subjected to new rapid tests at Covid-19
The Greek NPHO carried out molecular tests




29/09/2020GNV will enhance sea connections to and from Sicily with two chartered ships
The Forza and Tenacia units will be placed on the Genoa-Palermo line, with subsequent upgrade also on the routes to Naples and Civitavecchia




29/09/2020Container traffic at Eurokai's port terminals fell by -14.1% in the second quarter
Traffic in the Italian terminals of Contship Italia was 366 thousand teu, with a decrease of -28.1% (down -24.7% net of the volumes moved to Gioia Tauro and Cagliari)




29/09/2020Completed the completion of the west dock, north side, of the port of Gioia Tauro
The intervention will ensure the full availability of docks along the entire port channel




29/09/2020The German terminal operator HHLA will become the first shareholder of the Logistics Platform of Trieste
D'Agostino: "The most accomplished implementation of the Silk Road does not end in the Belt And Road Initiative of Chinese imprint"




28/09/2020European transport is calling on Brexit negotiators to reach an agreement
Raluca (IRU): With the pandemic, the sector lost revenues of 64 billion euros




28/09/2020In the April-August period, container traffic at Indian ports decreased by -25.0%
Overall, freight traffic amounted to 245.0 million tonnes (-16.6%)




28/09/2020CMA CGM hit by a cyber attack
External access to the group's computer applications has been cut off to prevent the spread of malware




28/09/2020ANASPED commends Customs for streamlining customs procedures in the port of Ancona
By mid-month, a large fire had broken out at the airport




28/09/2020The broken port community mourns the death of Luigi Salvati
He was the first secretary general of the Port Authority




28/09/2020Twelve sailors from the meawing ship Mein Schiff 6 tested positive for Covid-19
New tests will be performed on all crew members




28/09/2020In the port of Ravenna, customs procedures are being tested in bulk goods at sea
They account for more than 80% of the traffic handled by the airport




28/09/2020In the first eight months of this year, freight traffic at Albanian ports fell by -9.7%
Passengers fell by -77.0%




28/09/2020Anek Lines' half-yearly budget is affected by the impact of the pandemic
In the first six months of 2020, revenues fell by -23.6%




25/09/2020Agreement between the Italian RINA and the Chinese SDARI for the design and classification of ships in 3D
The creation of a digital interface compatible with the Asian company's projects is planned




25/09/2020With the second wave of the pandemic the "slaves of the sea" seem to have even less chance of returning to land
The last count of the IMO: 400,000 seafarers are still stranded on ships without being able to be replaced by colleagues




25/09/2020Appeal of Confetra Liguria not to forget the port of La Spezia
Lagalizes: "we cannot even think that it is sufficient at this time to manage the ordinary administration"




25/09/2020After the restart of cruises in the Mediterranean, costa will resume operations in Northern Europe next summer
The company announces a 'gradual and responsible restart programme'




25/09/2020A giant battery to quickly recharge electric ferries
Stena Group project to reuse lithium-ion batteries from the automotive and transport industries for energy storage in ports




25/09/2020From ALIS five strategic proposals to save and support transport and logistics companies
These included the refinancing of Marebonus and Ferrobonus for a further three years and increasing financial endowments for transport incentives in order to rejuvenate the fleet




24/09/2020In 2019, the shipping company GNV returned to profit
Vague: the 2020 financial year will inevitably suffer from the Covid-19 emergency




24/09/2020Heavy protest by Dutch transport companies over excessive waiting times at the gates of Rotterdam's port terminals
Transport en Logistiek Nederland complains that terminalists have no interest in solving the problem




24/09/2020Japan's "K" Line, MOL and NYK expect the April-September half year results to reward shareholders
Expect a decline in revenues




24/09/2020CMA CGM will acquire 30% of Groupe Dubreuil Aéro
The transaction includes air companies Air Caraibes and French Bee which have a fleet of 14 long-haul aircraft




23/09/2020Mitigation of the trend of declining freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
In August, the port of the Ligurian capital recorded a decrease of -10.3%, while the Savoy airport returned to growth with a 2.2%




23/09/2020Esben Poulsson has been reappointed president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Vice-President, Gerardo Borromeo, Filipino




23/09/2020The setting of an experimental naval unit powered by fuel cell has been set up in Castellammare
Fincantieri will complete construction over the next year




23/09/2020In August, the traffic of goods with foreign countries handled by Chinese seaports was 357.5 million tonnes, or 6.1%
In the first eight months of 2020, the total was 2.65 billion tonnes, or 3.8%




23/09/2020In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -19.6%
River transport on the Danube fell by -2.2%




23/09/2020Italian participation in the China International Logistics and Supply Chain Fair in Shenzhen
ICE Agency initiative in collaboration with Assoporti and Union Interports Reunited




23/09/2020University master on transport infrastructure management companies
It is proposed by the Telematics University Nicholas Cusano




23/09/2020He sells the German company, Mr. JOVYATLAS
It was sold to Jacob Waitz Industrie




23/09/2020Last month freight traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -4.9%
In the first eight months of this year, 71.54 million tonnes (-3.6%) were handled




22/09/2020An open letter from ECSA, ICS, ETFs and ITFs to the EU calling for an urgent solution to the problem of migrants rescued from ships
Among the requests is to quickly indicate a safe harbor in which to disembark the rescued persons




22/09/2020Tomorrow it will enter into service the largest container-powered container in LNG
CMA CGM Jacques Saadé has a capacity of 23,000 teu




22/09/2020The ESPO supports the EU's strategy of decarbonising shipping, but calls for financial support for ports
The association proposes that the revenues produced by the inclusion of shipping in the ETS should also be used to promote the construction of alternative fuel infrastructures




22/09/2020In August, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -16.1%
In the first eight months of 2020, the total was 37.05 million tonnes (-17.9%)




22/09/2020New Intermodal Link Bari-Novara of Hupac
Initially, three departures will be made per week




22/09/2020Scrubbers have a lower climate impact than low sulphur maritime fuels
This is highlighted by a study by CE Delft




21/09/2020A new multipurpose terminal will become operational in the Egyptian port of Alexandria in early 2022
Egyptian Group for Multipurpose Terminals is negotiating with international companies to involve them in the management of the landing




21/09/2020The European Shippers' Council and the Global Shippers' Alliance are calling for the problem of changing ship crews
A shortage of seafarers, they warned, means that ships will eventually not sail and supply chains will start to freeze




21/09/2020Bimco has adopted a new contract model for sale and leaseback transactions of ships
It is specific to second-hand naval units but can also be adapted to new constructions




21/09/2020Wednesday the annual meeting of the Confetra
For the first time it will be in digital event version




21/09/2020Gkonis (Intercargo): By deciding to include shipping in the ETS on emissions, European politicians have proved to be regional decision-makers with a narrow mindset
The initiative, he complained, risks undermining a global solution on greenhouse gases




21/09/2020Fjord Line will cut a quarter of its staff
Ternblom: Cutting costs is the only thing that helps when revenues drop dramatically




21/09/2020Forty million for the doubling of the Fincantieri basin in Ancona
Giampieri: it is a great sign of hope for the future




21/09/2020In July, freight traffic in the port of Koper fell by -34.7%
In the first seven months of this year there was a decrease of -18.3%




21/09/2020A Viking Line ferry has run aground in the archipelago of the Eland
No injuries were reported between the passengers and crew




18/09/2020Fincantieri launches the first patrol for Qatar
It is part of a seven-ship contract worth almost four billion euros




18/09/2020The port of Valencia has set its new all-time record for monthly container traffic
In August, 503,482 teu were moved,482,000, or 7.1%




18/09/2020Meeting in Taranto between unions and San Cataldo Container Terminal
The resumption of industrial relations is decisive




18/09/2020The decline in freight traffic in Campania ports eased in July
In Naples there was a decrease of -9.6% and in Salerno an increase of 3.1%




18/09/2020KITA warns that the sharp rise in seafaring oils is undermining the competitiveness of South Korean exports
The association urges the Seoul government to take action




18/09/2020ECSA calls on EU policymakers to assess the impact of the inclusion of shipping in the ETS on emissions
Dorsman: SMEs dominate the sector, for which the burden would be unsustainable




18/09/2020The first Special Economic Zone of the International Adriatic ZES Puglia-Molise will be built in Brindisi
The institution is expected within 120 days




18/09/2020Construction of an ultra-luxury cruise ship ordered by Seabourn has begun in St George of Nogaro
It is the second of two units commissioned by T. Mariotti




17/09/2020The Spanish Transport Federation denounces illegal telecommuting practices
Latin American companies offer local workers to Spanish companies




17/09/2020The American FMC is analyzing the reaction to the containerized shipping crisis
Investigation to ensure that no cartel agreements have been put in place




17/09/2020Services to trade - including transport - show some resilience to the crisis
The passenger air transport index hit its lowest point ever




17/09/2020Intertanko, the inclusion of shipping in the EU's ETS on emissions risks damaging the EU's foreign trade
Stanzel: IMO's efforts to reduce international shipping's greenhouse gas emissions are at risk




17/09/2020The Maersk Group is preparing to cut a third of its jobs
According to Reuters, the restructuring would affect between 26,000 and 27,000 out of a total of 80,000 employees




16/09/2020Fire in the port of Ancona
The fire broke out in the sheds of the former Tubimar area




16/09/2020Carnival Cruise Line sells two more ships
They are the "Carnival Fascination" and the "Carnival Imagination" built in 1994 and 1995




16/09/2020In August, container traffic handled by COSCO Shipping Ports grew by 4.8%
In the terminals operated by compatriot CMPort, there was a decrease of -13.5%




16/09/2020In the first quarter of this year, passenger traffic at Greek ports fell by -15.8%
Freight traffic grew by 1.1%




16/09/2020The director's booth has been set up for the new Project of National Digital Logistics Platform
It is chaired by Zeno D'Agostino




16/09/2020Agreement between the Emiratense DP World and the Israeli DoverTower
It also expects the Dubai Group and Israel Shipyards to participate in the tender for the privatisation of the port of Haifa




16/09/2020Containerized shipping companies are still cautious about restoring hold capacity
The offer on the Asia-Mediterranean routes is particularly subdued




16/09/2020In August, the Port of Los Angeles set its new all-time record for container traffic
First monthly growth since August 2019




15/09/2020ECSA is highly critical of the EU's regional approach to including shipping in the ETS on emissions
Abbasov (Transport & Environment): The European Parliament is tired of inaction in the face of the constant increase in shipping emissions




15/09/2020OK of the EU Parliament on the inclusion of shipping in the European emissions trading system
The position will be formally adopted tomorrow with a new vote




15/09/2020Carnival Corporation expects to close the June-August quarter with a net loss of -2.86 billion
The adjusted operating result amounts to -1.70 billion




15/09/2020Last year, the maritime insurance market recorded a modest recovery followed by the unknown Covid in 2020
In 2019, the value of insurance premiums in the maritime sector amounted to USD 28.7 billion (-0.9%)




15/09/2020Container traffic from Hong Kong's port is falling again
In the first eight months of this year, the Chinese port handled 11.75 million teu (-4.0%)




15/09/2020Orsero recorded an increase in half-year results also thanks to the contribution of the Shipping sector
In the first six months, net revenues from the maritime transport business grew by 16.9%




14/09/2020Agreement Cash Deposits and Loans and AdSP of the Tyrrhenian Northern Center for the development of Lazio ports
Support for locating and managing how european resources are accessed is also expected




14/09/2020Provincial: strong and heavy impact of the crisis on the port of Livorno
More data is required for businesses to plan measures to deal with the emergency




14/09/2020Dow sells three terminals to the Vopak Industrial Infrastructure Americas joint venture
The new company is owned by Vopak and a BlackRock fund. Transaction valued at 620 million dollars




14/09/2020The brilliant latest quarterly results from containerized shipping? I am credited with reducing the capacity decided by the covenants
This is supported by S&P Global Platts highlighting the industry's unanimous response to the crisis




14/09/2020Last month, the decline in container traffic in the port of Singapore came to a halt
In the first eight months of 2020, the total was 24.03 million teu (-1.5%




14/09/2020The pandemic pushes shipping towards more advanced ship automation technologies
The impulse, BlueMonitorLab notes, is not so much towards autonomous ships, but towards remotely controlled ships




14/09/2020The Pilots Union disputes the new criteria and mechanisms for defining the tariffs of piloting services
Among the actions proposed, a self-ing measure by MIT or an appeal to the TAR of Lazio




14/09/2020In the second quarter of 2020, the GDP of the G20 countries fell without precedent
The decrease on the previous quarter was -6.9% and that year-over-year of -9.1%




14/09/2020HMM, large-capacity container carriers have demonstrated their efficiency
On Thursday, the last of 12 new ships from the South Korean company entered service




11/09/2020The Port of Shanghai set its own new container traffic record for the month of August
In the first eight months of this year, 27.8 million teu (-4.6%) were handled




11/09/2020New DFDS line service between the ports of Trieste and Patrasso
Two weekly rotations are carried out




11/09/2020To support European shipbuilding, Germany's VSM proposes an EU funding programme for the establishment of a "green" European fleet
In the current market situation, it is necessary to support the investment plans of the shipping sector, according to President Laken




11/09/2020A measure by the government in Bern to avert the effects of a downgrade of the Swiss maritime flag
If blacklisted, Swiss ships will be able to operate under a foreign flag




11/09/2020The Council of Ministers has approved a regulation on maritime equipment
Change the requirements for recognizing equipment compliance bodies




11/09/2020This year, China's express shipments will exceed 75 billion
More than 50 billion deliveries were made as of yesterday




10/09/2020Cafimar has ordered a new tugboat to the Turkish Med Marine
The vehicle will be used in Sicilian ports




10/09/2020CIMAC has set up a strategic digitalisation group
The aim is to make it a primary platform for discussion for the digitisation of the shipping industry




10/09/2020The race for levelling work has begun at -13 meters of the seabed of two areas of the port of Bari
The EU funds about two-thirds of the total cost of the intervention of EUR 3.5 million




10/09/2020Fenix - Blue Skye agreement to get approval of Perini Navi's restructuring plan
New financial resources may be entered




10/09/2020Costa Cruises announces a gradual resumption of activity of its ships during the next winter season
The new "Costa Firenze" will debut on December 27th




10/09/2020From mid-October Diamond Line will connect the port of Vado Ligure with Pireo
The VAX service will arrive weekly at the new container terminal of APM Terminals Vado Ligure




10/09/2020The agreement between Carige, AMCO, Marinvest and Messina Group has been perfected
The sale of loans to Messina for a total of 324.3 million euros to AMCO




10/09/2020The pandemic brings the SBB CFF SFF SBB rail group into a loss
Half-year revenue down -11.5%




10/09/2020The Port of Long Beach set its own new container traffic record for the month of August
New spikes in containers full of landing and empty containers




10/09/2020Massimo Soriani has been appointed Secretary General of the AdSP of the North Central Tyrrhenian
He is responsible for the transparency and anti-corruption area of the institution




09/09/2020Established the Venice Works Committee
The aim is to obtain urgent answers to allow the port's activities to continue




09/09/2020A suggestion to young people who aspire to a career on the sea: think about it not twice, but a thousand times
Another call by the IMO to the governments to allow the change of ship crews and yet another hypocritical certificate of heroism awarded to seafarers




09/09/2020The world number of containerized maritime travel is recovering, but not uniformly
Regional and national trends - explains UNCTAD - seem to follow the trend of the pandemic




09/09/2020THE Alliance cancels some departures to adjust supply to the expected decrease in demand
In the Asia-Mediterranean connections, md1, MD2 and MD3 service stopovers have been cancelled




08/09/2020BIFA accuses containerized shipping companies of applying an unjustified surcharge
Keen: Some nicknames should already be included in the noli




08/09/2020Project to promote cruise traffic in the ports of Puglia
Themis's aim is to support smaller ports and direct traffic to untapped territory




08/09/2020Strong contraction in The transport sector's turnover in Greece
In the maritime transport sector, the index for the second quarter of this year fell by -38.6%




08/09/2020HMM Agreement - Samsung Heavy Industries for the development of technologies for smart ships
A specific system made by SHI will be installed on five new 24,000 teu case keepers




08/09/2020New proactive system for cleaning Jotun hulls on MSC ships
The aim is to ensure constant cleanliness by avoiding the formation of fouling and ensuring optimal efficiency




08/09/2020New branch of Gruber Logistics in Frankfurt
It will be the main area of activity for maritime and air shipments




08/09/2020Novatek and Sovcomflot order 10 more ships for icebreaker liquefied natural gas
They will be used, like the five already commissioned, for the Arctic LNG 2 project




07/09/2020Negotiations JSW - Fincantieri for the possible establishment of shipbuilding activities in Piombino
U.S. contract to Fincantieri Marinette Marine to develop the design and engineering of Large Unmanned Surface Vessel




07/09/2020Workers at the Port Canal of Cagliari could join a temporary port work agency
The meeting on the dispute at the Mise has concluded




07/09/2020Applause of the shippers for the OK to the ZLS for the ports of the spice and Marina of Carrara
The port becomes attractive for new investments throughout the territory




07/09/2020Sea-Intelligence highlights the unexpected improvement in the financial results of major containerized shipping carriers
Analysis of the ratio of operating profit to cargo volumes in transported containers




07/09/2020Costa Cruises starts again in Italy, but cancels the 2020-2021 season in South America
In the following season, two ships will be deployed in Latin America




07/09/2020ICS, UNHCR and IOM urge governments to allow the 27 migrants aboard the Maersk Etienneto disembark
I've been aboard the tanker for over a month




07/09/2020In July, freight traffic at Spanish ports fell by -13.2%
Cruise traffic was still halted, while ferry traffic fell by -54.6%




04/09/2020Significant increase in CMA CGM's quarterly economic performance despite declining revenues and volumes transported
The April-June 2020 period ended with a net profit of US 139.6 million dollars




04/09/2020The public assembly of Assoporti will be held in Naples on 30 September
The event also in live streaming mode




04/09/2020Technical launch of the hull of a new ferry of the Italian Railway Network
The construction of the ship will now be completed by Genoa Naval Industries




04/09/2020Reorganization of the APL's social team in Livorno with the entry of four new members
AdSP's share fell further to 3.15%




04/09/2020The pandemic has returned vituous or esosi containerized the carriers marine
The CLECAT assumes the formation of a trust between the companies of the field in order to face the crisis primed from the sanitary emergency




03/09/2020DP World and Caisse de dép't et placement du Québec provide their platform with more resources
Opportunities in both the port and logistics sectors will be considered




03/09/2020Framework agreement between Hyundai Glovis and Wilhelmsen
Among other things, they will collaborate on the possibility of introducing the use of alternative naval fuels, including liquefied hydrogen




03/09/2020Joint venture HMM-PSA to jointly operate a container terminal in the port of Singapore
The new company will become operational by the end of this year




02/09/2020Uiltrasporti, allegedly refused Contship to extend the integration fund for the port workers of Cagliari
It is necessary - the union stressed - that these workers can continue to be hooked on the port production reality




02/09/2020Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna returned to growth
Moved 2.2 million tonnes of cargo (up 1.5%)




02/09/2020In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia fell by -23.6%
In the first six months of this year the decline was -22.2%




02/09/2020In July, freight traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado fell by -21.7% and -17.0%
In the first seven months of this year, declines were -18.8% and -13.0% respectively




02/09/2020Fit-Cisl denounces Contship Italia's no to the extension of the integration fund for port workers in Cagliari
The AdSP of Sardinia announces a mitigation of the decline in passenger traffic




01/09/2020The North Tyrrhenian AdSP has asked the government for funds of 634 million as part of the Recovery Fund
363 million euros for the port of Livorno and 228 million for Piombino




01/09/2020In July, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -17.7%
In the first seven months of this year, 32.4 million tonnes (-18.1%) were handled




01/09/2020Joint venture to promote dream cruises based on the Chinese island of Hainan
The aim is also to promote local tourism




01/09/2020In the port of Taranto, the head of the San Cataldo Pier was inaugurated
The works covered an area of about 8,150 square meters




01/09/2020Maersk will integrate the Safmarine and Damco brands as part of the group
The back offices of the shipping companies Maersk and Hamburg, mad, are also expected to be merged




01/09/202066 workers have been registered with the Gioia Tauro Port Agency
Agostinelli: Today I will ask the terminalists and port companies to carry out all those initiatives to ensure the increase in employment




01/09/2020In July, freight traffic in the port of Algeciras returned to growth
In the first seven months of 2020, the decline was -3.4%
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Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
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Genoa
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Madrid
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ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
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Antwerp
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Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
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Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
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Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
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Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of -1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
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