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November 2020




30/11/2020Freight traffic in Tunisian ports fell by -23.0% in the third quarter
In the first nine months of 2020, the decline was -6.4%




30/11/2020Approved the 2021 budget of the AdSP of the Sea of Sardinia
Deiana: it is a dark-hued budget and unnaturally compressed by totally anachronistic and dull legal measures




30/11/2020ESC and CLECAT accuse containerised shipping carriers of jeopardising the recovery of the European economy
Choumert: Customers are rightly irritated that line companies have taken advantage of capacity shortages to increase revenues much more than their costs




30/11/2020The FMC asks 2M, THE Alliance, and Ocean Alliance to communicate activity and traffic data more frequently
The information, previously sent on a quarterly basis, must be submitted every month




30/11/2020Francesco Nerli, one of the architects of the new Italian port, has died
He led the Port Authorities of Civitavecchia and Naples and was several times president of the Association of Italian Ports




30/11/2020PSA Genova Pra' puts two new railway cranes into service
Investment worth seven million euros




27/11/2020The TAR confirms that the Sardinian AdSP has not committed any violations in the tender procedure for passenger services in Olbia
Deiana: once again the correct work of our body has been recognized




27/11/2020In the first ten months of 2020, the port of Trieste moveded 45 million tons of goods (-12%)
Container traffic has grown by +1% in the last four months




27/11/2020With the 2021 budget, the AdSP of the North Tyrrhenian Sea allocates 468 million euros of infrastructure investments
Plan resources to support businesses and port work




27/11/2020Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -3.9% in October
Containers amounted to 279,000 teu (-1.3%)




26/11/2020ESC complains that container shipping companies are taking advantage of the situation to make huge profits
The association points out that sea carriers do not provide benefits to market users as provided for in the block exemption regulation




26/11/2020Sealogis will place its own logistics platform in the port of Marseille Fos
Buisson: we want to become the leading port logistics company in France




26/11/2020Estimated a reduction of 925 million euros in the contribution of cruise tourism to the Italian economy
Presented the 2020 edition of "Italian Cruise Watch", the report of Risposte Turismo




26/11/2020Shipping asks the Amazon founder to take up the campaign to facilitate the change of ship crews
BIMCO, Intercargo, ICS and Intertanko remind Bezos that, "if ships do not sail, events of magnitude such as Black Friday or Cyber Monday would be impossible"




26/11/2020Assarmatori urges the government to do quickly and well on the National Recovery and Resilience Plan
Messina: we cannot risk a delay that puts at risk fundamental programmes for the recovery of the country




26/11/2020G20 economies' international trade rose sharply in the third quarter
In October, however, there were signs of new pressure on trade




26/11/2020Greek group Attica's quarterly economic results fell sharply
The volumes of traffic moveded by the fleet are also falling sharply




26/11/2020The French Sogestran obtains a majority stake in the Dutch De Poli Tankers
The Dutch company completes the acquisition of Team Tankers




25/11/2020Cochin Shipyard starts the construction of two self-sailing ferries
The ships will join the fleet of the Norwegian Massterly, a joint venture between Kongsberg and Wilhelmsen




25/11/2020The AdSPs of the Tyrrhenian and Northern Adriatic in the Board of directors of the International Association of Ports and Harbors
They support the Port Authorities of Guadeloupe and Douala




25/11/2020Swiss road transport demands equal dignity between modes of transport
Terminal group PSA opens a headquarters in Switzerland




25/11/2020Guido Grimaldi confirmed as president of the Logistics Association of Sustainable Intermodality
Governing Council and General Meeting by videoconference




25/11/2020Fincantieri will build a new shipyard for large ships in Progreso, Yucatán
An investment of $150 million is planned




25/11/2020R.C.M. Costruzioni is located in the Port Management Center of Ravenna
Sapir sold 940 square meters of offices




25/11/2020New resources at Interporto Padova for the completion of the intermodal terminal features
Funds for the automation of loading/unloading operations, the adaptation and upgrading of railway infrastructure and the construction of rest areas




24/11/2020Interferry is launching an investigation into ferries in service with a view to approving new ship emission standards
Roos: The multifaceted nature of ferry services requires operational flexibility and there is no obvious technical solution to ensure compliance with the rules




24/11/2020Habben Jansen and Nixon take over widdows as president of the World Shipping Council
Matson Navigation and X-Press Feeders joined the association




24/11/2020In mid-December CMA CGM will inaugurate a new intra-Mediterranean service
In Italy it will scale the ports of Genoa and Salerno




24/11/2020New forecourts inaugurated in the commercial port of Gaeta
They cover over 70,000 square meters




24/11/2020Freight traffic in the port of Hamburg fell by -8.0% in the third quarter
In the first nine months of this year the decline was -10.7%




24/11/2020Next April MSC will resume cruise activity in Japan
P&O Cruises extends the suspension of its operations until the same month




24/11/2020Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Uiltrasporti ask De Micheli for a meeting to discuss the Tirrenia issue
The proposed disruption of maritime services- they pointed out - would immediately have an impact on the workforce




24/11/2020The AdSP of the Eastern Sea plans new infrastructure investments for 145 million euros
The 2021 budget has been approved




24/11/2020The degrading procedure for appointing the presidents of the ADSPs continues with Signorini and Sommariva
The President of the Liguria Region expressed his agreement on the two designations at the top of the AdSP




23/11/2020In October, container traffic fell in the port of Algeciras
In the first ten months of 2020, 4.2 million teu (-1.8%) were moved




23/11/2020Tirrenia threatens to break off maritime links with Sardinia
The company asks MIT for legal and financial certainty for the performance of the services




23/11/2020Completed the first pilot test of the logistic corridor between the ports of Genoa and Alexandria of Egypt
Initiative of Ignazio Messina & C. and Circle Group as part of the European fenix project




23/11/2020In the first half of 2020, the volume of goods on ships passing through the Suez Canal increased by +1.5%
In the march-June quarter, there was a decrease of -2.0%




23/11/2020The already evanescent hypothesis of assigning the management of the container terminal in Cagliari soon fades
The AdSP sends notice of rejection to PIFIM, which on Thursday had notified it of its intention not to pursue its application




23/11/2020ANCIP and CULMV denounce that the governmental measures do not preview some support to the harbour workers and the marine ones
Marked also the attempt to unhinge the norm on the self-handler to protection of the workers




23/11/2020In Trieste, a day and short-notice rail wagon rental service has been activated
Adriafer initiative in collaboration with the German operator VTG Rail Europe




23/11/2020VARD will design and build eight autonomous ships on behalf of Ocean Infinity
The new units, 78 meters long, will be delivered between mid-2022 and the end of 2023




20/11/2020Record third quarter for CMA French group CGM
Never so high is the financial performance and volumes of containerized cargoes transported by the fleet




20/11/2020Austrian railway company ÖBB Rail Cargo agrees with the company that collects tolls on motorways
Travelling motorway services are now being marketed on the ASFiNAG website




20/11/2020Cisl urges the Sardinian AdSP to clarify the outcome of the international call for the Porto Canale of Cagliari
He also expressed the hope that the supposed port work agency would not turn into an indefinite parking lot for workers




20/11/2020In the port of Ravenna, aerial and aquatic drones will be used for data collection
The PASSport project will start next month




20/11/2020Princess Cruises announces a further suspension of cruises
Those lasting more than seven days touching the US were cancelled until November 1, 2021




20/11/2020In October, Chinese seaports recorded their new historical record of monthly container traffic
Overall, freight traffic at coastal port ports was 836.0 million tonnes (+6.0%)




19/11/2020Assoporti Comparison - Propeller Clubs with Hong Kong operators
Round table on the occasion of the Asian Logistics Maritime and Aviation Conference




19/11/2020The port of Gioia Tauro has been equipped with a new system to support piloting activities
Installation of two graphic-portable pilot-aid detection systems




19/11/2020Assarmatori, yes to the adaptation of the International Register to the requests of the European Union
Messina: 'we are convinced that this change in the regulatory framework will bring major employment developments'




19/11/2020The C.I.S.Co. carried out a questionnaire on the limits of naval gigantism
Initiative in collaboration with the University of Genoa and the Politecnico di Torino




19/11/2020In October, the Port of Los Angeles set its new historic record for container traffic
New maximum peak of empty containers




18/11/2020Draft amendments to the MARPOL Convention to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport have been approved
Formal adoption is expected next year




18/11/2020The operation to extend and modernize the Star Breeze cruise ship has been completed.
Today the delivery of Fincantieri to the Palermo shipyard




18/11/2020Logistics company CLS has entered into an agreement with Yaskawa
Vivani: it is an important step in the field of applied robotics




18/11/2020Carnival further delays the restart of its cruises from U.S. ports
Cancelled the embarkations scheduled for January and also in the following weeks




18/11/2020A project to simplify the activities of the gate is started in the port of La Spezia
The aim is to allow the lorry driver to never get out of his truck




18/11/2020GEFCO renews its partnership with Dealernet focused on the logistics platforms of Noventa Padovana and Udine
The distribution of car parts starts from the two hubs




18/11/2020ZIM recorded a quarterly increase of +20.3% in revenues thanks to the growth of transported goods and freight
Record results for the Israeli shipping company




18/11/2020The Italian computer company IB was acquired by the Norwegian group Arribatec
The Scandinavian company was recently listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange




18/11/2020The marked revenue-to-cost gap again allows Maersk to record brilliant quarterly financial performance
In the July-September period, containerised cargo volumes carried by the fleet decreased by -3.6%




17/11/2020The measures to support maritime and rail transport provided for in the 2021 Budget Law have been announced
Marebonus and Ferrobonus refinanced




17/11/2020Greek ferry companies plan to close 2020 with 300 million euros less revenues
He expected losses of over 100 million euros




17/11/2020HMM invests $205 million in new containers
They will be taken over during the first half of 2021




17/11/2020Contracted to ABB for the electrical system and propulsion of five cruise ships built by Fincantieri
Each unit will be equipped with two Azipod electric propulsion systems




17/11/2020The European shipbuilding associations CESA and SEA Europe are calling on the IMO to have a policy to encourage the decarbonisation of shipping
Tytgat: measures are needed to accelerate the spread of green technologies and a stable regulatory framework that incentivises first movers and supports their investments




16/11/2020The World Maritime University reports the frequent alteration of the registers of seafarers' working hours
The system regulated by international conventions - underlines research - is a system that, if it is good on paper, instead masks tacit collusive practices that have a negative impact on their effectiveness




16/11/2020Container traffic in Eurokai port terminals fell by -4.9% in the third quarter
In Italy, the subsidiary Contship Italia moved 394,000 teu (-12.4%)




16/11/2020Confitarma urges the government and parliament to support the Italian maritime industry with specific measures
Sisto: the International Register that has allowed us to grow and achieve world records is indispensable




16/11/2020The balance sheet of the Green Logistics Intermodal Forum is positive
The virtual fair does not replace the "physical" one, but in case it expands its scope




16/11/2020The port of Valencia marks its new historical record of monthly container traffic
Formally assigned to Baleària and GPH the new passenger terminal of the port of Valencia




16/11/2020Merlo (Federlogistica): well the extension of the Golden Power to the ports, but not before having proceeded to tidy up on concessions
Without the immediate establishment of uniform rules for concessions, he explained, there is a risk of crystallising the status quo once again




16/11/2020Signed the contract for railway maneuvers in the port of La Spezia
The winner of the competition is ATI composed of Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal and La Spezia Shunting Railways




16/11/2020Third quarter positive for Thai company Regional Container Lines
A widening gap between revenue and cost reductions




16/11/2020Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +0.7% in October
In the first ten months of this year, 14.9 million teu (-2.6%) were moved




16/11/2020Confitarma calls for a single control room for the sea industry
Mattioli: Italian shipowners must be the only beneficiaries of the international register regulatory system and the tonnage tax




13/11/2020The EU Commission updates the European list of facilities authorised for ship recycling
Added one shipyard in Denmark, one in Norway and two in Turkey




13/11/2020HMM revenues grew by +18.7% in the third quarter
The period was closed with a net profit of approximately $22 million




13/11/2020Textainer closed the third quarter with revenues of $149.1 million (-4.3%)
Net profit increased by +65.2%




13/11/2020In October, the port of Singapore moveded nearly 50 million tons of goods (-5.1%)
Marked the new container traffic record for this month




13/11/2020The port of Long Beach sets its new container handling record
In October, 807,000 teu (+17.2%) were moved




13/11/2020Hapag-Lloyd closed the third quarter with a +67.9% increase in net economic profit
Revenues down -7.5%. Transported 2.42 million containers (-3.4%)




13/11/2020Fincantieri group revenues fell by -17.3% in the third quarter
The value of new orders fell by -28.3%




12/11/2020Danish DFDS's quarterly financial results fall
The total number of rolling stock transported by the fleet in the period July-September is stable




12/11/2020The annual meeting of Assarmatori will be held on November 19th
The event will be streamed




12/11/2020Freight traffic in Croatian ports grew by +7.5% in the third quarter
In the first nine months of this year, 15.48 million tonnes (+1.4%) were moveded




12/11/2020The Venice Port Community is calling for the appointment of the new president of the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic
I expressed the hope that the person in charge would be an expression of the territory




12/11/2020Freight traffic in Albanian ports fell by -10.5% in the summer quarter
In the first nine months of 2020 the decline was -9.4%




12/11/2020Net improvement in the quarterly financial results of Taiwanese Evergreen and Yang Ming
Both shipping companies closed the July-September period with a profit




12/11/2020Container traffic at HHLA's port terminals fell by -11.2% in the third quarter
This activity generated revenues of 323.2 million euros (-5.7%)




12/11/2020UNCTAD expects maritime trade to decrease by -4.1% in the whole of 2020
A +4.8% rise is expected next year. Asia has suffered less than other regions from the effects of the health crisis




11/11/2020Five TAR rulings confirm the good work of the AdSP of the North Tyrrhenian Sea
They were published today




11/11/2020In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto increased by +23.5%
In the first nine months of 2020, 11.79 million tons (-17.0%) were moveded




11/11/2020At the PSA Genova Pra' container terminal, the operation of cranes 90 meters high has been extended to 1,200 meters of quay
The National Civil Aviation Authority has authorized the use of these lifting vehicles also in the eastern area




11/11/2020The ICS reiterates the need for significant investment in research and development to achieve the goal of zero-emission shipping
Platten: We urge the IMO to support the proposal to set up a five billion dollar fund




11/11/2020On November 25th the third edition of the conference "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held
The event analyzes both opportunities and logistical critical issues in the relationship between Italy and Switzerland




11/11/2020Taiwanese shipping companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai rose sharply
In October, the increase was +27.0%, +24.1% and +31.5% respectively




10/11/2020A Fedespedi conference on customs and international trade will be held on Tuesday
The event will be held in a digital version




10/11/2020Annaleena Mäkilä is the new president of the European Sea Ports Organisation
The port of Algeciras won the ESPO Award 2020




10/11/2020Work began in Shanghai on the construction of China's first cruise ship
Agreement of Marine Interiors (Fincantieri) for the supply of about 2,800 cabins




10/11/2020Global Ports Holding's gross operating margin fell by -80.7% in the third quarter
Sayin: The short-term outlook for the sector looks more difficult than we expected




10/11/2020The AdSP of the Tirreno Centro North halves the expenditure forecast for the upgrading of the port of Civitavecchia
Three projects were approved by MIT




10/11/2020Partnership of Braemar and V.Ships to support the cruise and ferry sectors
The aim is to help companies cope with the current crisis




10/11/2020Tomorrow a webinar of the Propeller Club of Trieste on the Covid-19 pandemic and the economy of the sea
The rapporteur was Professor Sergio Bologna




10/11/2020Assologistica will ask the government to recognize logistics as an essential public service
It also called for the inclusion of logistics service contracts in the Civil Code. Gentile: in the comparison on contract renewal the "flexibility" component must be put in the foreground




10/11/2020Thursday and Friday at the Green Logistics Intermodal Forum will question the logistics of the future
The "Padua Charter" will be presented, a commitment to an increasingly sustainable logistics from an environmental, social and economic point of view




10/11/2020The Court of Auditors has approved the 2019 financial management of the Port Authority of Gioia Tauro
Agostinelli, the report revealed overall positive management




10/11/2020The net loss of cruise group NCLH was $677.4 million in the third quarter
Zero revenues as well as the number of passengers hosted by fleet ships




09/11/2020The slow recovery of the OECD economies is weighed down by the effect of the new measures to contain the pandemic
Only in the coming weeks will the impact of the new restrictions be highlighted




09/11/2020Cruise traffic in the port of Taranto has been entrusted to the Turkish Global Ports Holding
The concession contract will last for 20 years




09/11/2020The third quarter of the GSL container carrier charterer was positive
Net profit was $14.5 million (+25.7%)




09/11/2020Finnlines complains that Finnish aid for maritime transport is not granted in a fair and non-discriminatory manner
The company's revenues fell by -18.4% in the third quarter




09/11/2020AdSP - Sogesid agreement for the drafting of the new Regulatory Plan of the port of Brindisi
The last version of the document dates back to 2006




09/11/2020Hudson Hill Capital acquires a majority stake in InXpress Holdings
The British company offers software solutions for the shipping world




09/11/2020TX Logistik has ordered 238 new rail wagons
Contract made to Slovakian Tatravagónka




06/11/2020Memorandum of Understanding between the Port System Authority of the Eastern Adriatic and the Customs Agency
It aims to increase the competitiveness of the port of Trieste




06/11/2020In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia decreased by -11.7%
In Marina di Carrara the drop was -7.9%




06/11/2020Next year BIMCO will publish a standard contract for the use of autonomous ships
It will not initially include charter parties




06/11/2020The ports of Venice and Trieste are expected to discuss the major issues of the evolution of maritime markets
Questioned by the Venetian Propeller Club, Sommariva stressed the need for joint projects and dialogue between the two airports




06/11/2020Signed the contract for the realization of the works of the first phase of the Port Hub project of Ravenna
Works with a total value of 235 million euros




05/11/2020Today a new rail service is being started between the port of Trieste and Bavaria
It will connect pier V of the Julian airport with the TriCon terminal in Nuremberg




05/11/2020UNWTO and the LMO urge governments to work to enable cruise activities to restart
Renewed calls to designate seafarers as essential workers and to remove obstacles to crew change




05/11/2020The establishment of a Customs Free Zone in Brindisi is being studied
It could arise on areas of the "Federico II" thermal power plant not useful for the current energy transition path




05/11/2020Germany's HHLA is creating its own intermodal company in Ukraine
It operates containerized rail services between the port of Odessa and the nation's major economic centers




05/11/2020Work has been completed on the construction of the new container terminal in the port of Augsburg
The work, worth over 50 million euros, will be carried out by the Infrastructure Consortium of the ICM group




05/11/2020Japan's "K" Line and NYK report a decline in quarterly revenues and a rise in net economic result
Same trend in the liner shipping segment




04/11/2020The Port of New York has set its new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
In the period July-September, more than two million teu (+2.5%) were moveded




04/11/2020In the transport sector, gender discrimination starts from the pay gap
ETF survey calling for a directive on transparency of remuneration




04/11/2020The Italian Government reinstates restrictions on cruise activities similar to those adopted in August
Updated guidelines for managing the epidemiological coronavirus emergency on board ships




04/11/2020NYK becomes the sole owner of a Russian automotive logistics company
Acquired the stake of the Russian Rolf Group




04/11/2020Mit's first periodic report on logistics and transportation has been published
Strong growth differential of Italian GDP and national passenger and freight traffic




04/11/2020Swiss Rhineland ports closed the third quarter with a -16.4% drop in freight traffic
In the first nine months of 2019 the decrease was -15.9%




04/11/2020Container traffic in ICTSI terminals grew by +3.1% in the third quarter
Revenues increased by +6.2%




03/11/2020Nine expressions of interest for the privatisation of the Greek port of Igoumenitsa
Among the participants, the Neapolitan shipowners' group Grimaldi




03/11/2020Port of La Spezia, appreciation of shippers, customs officers and maritime agents for the speed of appointment to the head of the airport
The port - fontana, Pisano and Bucchioni pointed out - cannot afford delays and indeed needs to accelerate its strategic and development projects




03/11/2020The AdSP of the Southern Adriatic freezes port charges for the whole of 2021
The adjustment of tariffs has been postponed until 1 January 2022




03/11/2020In the third quarter, goods transported by Austrian hauliers fell by -1.2%
The number of journeys of cargo vehicles fell by -6.4%




03/11/2020ERFA calls for fair and non-discriminatory measures to support the rail freight transport sector affected by the pandemic
Stahl: It is also crucial to continue to ensure that it can continue to cross national borders regardless of how the health crisis evolves




03/11/2020UniCredit - Sanlorenzo agreement to support the nautical production chain
A ceiling of EUR 20 million to finance the working capital of suppliers by anticipating commercial credits




03/11/2020ABB will provide thrusters for six new icebreaker liquefied natural gas ships
They will be built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co




03/11/2020Carnival and Royal Caribbean announce the extension of the suspension of cruise activities
Cancel several operations until the end of the year




02/11/2020Norwegian Cruise Line cruises were suspended until the end of the year
Cancel all cruises with departures in December




02/11/2020Appointed secretary general of the Straits Port System Authority
It is Domenico Latella, an officer of the Corps of Captaincies of Porto




02/11/2020Intercargo reports that some bulk charterers prevent crew changes
They do not allow them to happen during the rental period despite not having to pay the costs
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HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Rome/Salerno
The union said it was certain that the Central Tyrrhenian Port System Authority would appeal the ruling.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
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
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
Discussion of development projects related to environmental sustainability
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
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
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
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
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
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
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