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February 2021




26/02/2021Last year the consistency of the world-wide fleet of container reservior has grown of +5.3%
Decided decrease (- 34.5%) of the production




26/02/2021In the 2020 revenues of Fincantieri they are diminished of -11%
Value of the orders down of -47,9%




26/02/2021The Italian Sea Group anticipates at the market Share question of Computerized admission of Borsa Italiana
Global coordinator of the operation it is Intermonte




26/02/2021To January the Chinese marine ports have established the own new historical record of international traffic
Enlivened 364,7 million tons of cargos with foreign country (+5.9%)




26/02/2021In the last trimester of the 2020 index of the turnover of the services of transport and storage it has marked a tendential decrease of -16,1%
The conjunctural variation is positive for a +0.2%




25/02/2021They improve the economic and operating results of Finnlines
Grimaldi denunciation the exclusion of the company from the aids Finnish publics




25/02/2021New intermodal services of Kombiverkehr between Germany, Belgium, Holland and Italy
Connections between the Interporto of Mortara and Krefeld, Ghent and Rotterdam




25/02/2021The AdSP of the Sea of Sardinia confirmation the will to find an operator for the Port Channel of Cagliari
Approved of the release of art. the 16 to the Grendi in order to operate in the port of Olbia




25/02/2021The port of Barcelona establishes own record of traffic for the December month
Historical record of containerized trade (in tons) to December 2020 and the fourth trimester of the year




25/02/2021In the last trimester of the 2020 traffic of the goods in the port of Amburgo it is returned to grow
The resumption is generated by the increase of the bulk




25/02/2021Four marks of the Carnival group announce an ulterior extension of the arrest warrant of their cruises in America North
Communications from Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn and Holland America Line




25/02/2021The government has named the undersecretaries
Al MIT is viceministri Teresa Bellanova and Alessandro Morelli and undersecretary Giancarlo Cancelleri




25/02/2021The contract for port workers has been renewed
Average increase of EUR 110, including EUR 10 for the Early Exodus Support Fund




24/02/2021The Helvetic federal Council starts a consultation procedure on the introduction of the tonnage tax
The government considers that, in consideration of the attended positive effects for the Swiss economy, the eventual entered minors of the State would have to be of negligible entity




24/02/2021The ECSA exhorts to make of shipping one of the hinges on which basing the reform of the business policy of the EU
Dorsman: the value of the marine transport for the European economy cannot be underrated




24/02/2021In 2021 in the taiwanese fleet of portacontainer 46 new ships will enter
The transport ability will be increased of 330 thousand teu




24/02/2021New intermodal connection between Antwerp and Vienna
It will be managed by the Mediterranean Shipping Company




24/02/2021ICS, for the resumption of the economies is necessary to remove the trade barriers
Poulsson: economic nationalism is not the road to cover




24/02/2021The unions announce the interruption of negotiate for renew of the Ccnl of the logistics
The workers of the field - Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Uiltrasporti emphasize - deserve the just acknowledgment and the just respect




24/02/2021Appeal of the Venice Committee Works so that it is allowed the resumption of the cruises in Italy and to Venice
Tommasini: respect and dignity for all those workers who live thanks to the crocieristica




24/02/2021Mattioli (Confitarma): the proposal of Recovery Plan does not include concrete actions for the marine transport
Necessary - it has evidenced - to give urgent performance to the provisions already adopted let alone to preview actions of economic support to fields that have huge losses quickly




24/02/2021Grimaldi orders six ships with-ro to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
They will be able to transport 4,700 meters of goods rotabili, 2,500 ceu and 2,000 teu




23/02/2021In the fourth trimester of the 2020 traffic of the goods in the Croatian ports it is increased of +11.5%
Passengers down of -40,1%




23/02/2021Assarmatori, mistaken to cut the deep ones for the aids to the renewal of the fleets
Audition of Stefano Messina to the Senate




23/02/2021In the 2020 traffic in the port German container of Wilhelmshaven it is diminished of -33,8%
In the last trimester the decrease has been of -29,8%




23/02/2021Last year the traffic of the container in the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk is dropped of -10%
Two new cranes of dock arrived




23/02/2021In the fourth trimester of 2020 it is continued, even if more attenuated, the increase of the international commerce of the economies of the G20
The exports are increased of +7.2% on the trimester precedence and the imports of +6.8%




23/02/2021In 2020, the port of Piraeus moved 5.44 million containers (-3.7%)
Traffic at the terminal operated by the Greek Port Authority is growing




22/02/2021SEA Europe is confident that the EU's new trade strategy will protect European shipbuilding
Tytgat: The association looks forward to working closely with the EU Commission to adopt the necessary 'autonomous' instruments




22/02/2021Royal Caribbean ended 2020 with a record net loss of -$5.78 billion
A negative result is also expected in 2021




22/02/202156% of the value total of the goods counterfeit seized are transported by portacontainer
Study of EUIPO and OCSE on the capacity of I use it improper of this modality of transport




22/02/2021Kuehne+Nagel buys the taiwanese Apex
The company has about 1.600 dependent and center in the Islands Cayman




19/02/2021The EU increases its chances of defending its interests in the event of trade disputes
EU Regulation 167/2021 has entered into force




19/02/2021The size of the Greek merchant fleet is declining
At the end of 2020 it consisted of 1,832 ships (-2.1%) 40.4 million tsl (-4.9%)




19/02/2021The decline in traffic in the port of Rotterdam eased in the fourth quarter of 2020
In the whole year, 436.8 million tonnes of goods (-6.9%) were moveded




19/02/2021Fontana (Spezia Shippers): to involve the private ones in the doubling of the railway line Pontremolese
Assumed the confidence to a private subject of a concession of long period (50-99 years)




19/02/2021Assoporti evidences the necessity of an immediate simplification of the norms for the ports
The association expresses support to the bill in parliament Paita-Nobleman




19/02/2021The WTO warns that the rebound in world trade may have already run out
Several indicators suggest that the peak may have already been reached




19/02/2021The deadline for the submission of expressions of interest for the Civitavecchia-Olbia sea route has been extended
Tenders for maritime continuity have been published on the Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari and Termoli-Tremiti lines




18/02/2021European intermodal traffic rebounded by +10% in the fourth quarter of 2020
Fourth consecutive year of decline in volumes expected by the German Kombiverkehr




18/02/2021In 2020, Italian ports moveded 441.9 million tons of goods (-10.7%)
Ferry passengers down -46.7% and cruise passengers down -94.6%




18/02/2021Container traffic in the Port of Los Angeles increased by +3.6% in January
Record for the month of full containers on disembarkation and empty containers




18/02/2021Net improvement in Textainer's financial results in the last quarter of 2020
Record revenue of $161.5 million




17/02/2021Record quarterly revenues for container charterer CAI
Page: Container demand will remain high throughout 2021




17/02/2021Last year freight traffic in the port of La Spezia decreased by -15.6%
Containers amounted to 1.17 million teu (-16.7%)




17/02/2021Wallenius Wilhelmsen plans to put a large sailing PCTC into the sea by 2025
It will be able to carry 7,000 vehicles




17/02/2021Exponential revenue growth of Yang Ming and Wan Hai
In January, there were increases of +44.5% and +105.6% respectively




17/02/2021The International Maritime Organization dedicates the World Maritime Theme for 2021 to seafarers
But the problem of crew change continues to be an unresolved problem




17/02/2021Costa will resume cruise activities on March 27 and May 2 with two ships
Other cruises scheduled until the end of May will be cancelled




16/02/2021The strong demand for containers leads to a marked improvement in Triton's performance
The positive trend continues in 2021




16/02/2021AIDA postpones the start of the 2021 cruise season until March 20
Announcement following the extension of the lockdown decided by the German Federal Government




16/02/2021Container traffic in COSCO Shipping Ports terminals is on the rise in January
Increase in volumes moveded in Chinese ports. Drop in foreign terminals




16/02/2021Hapag-Lloyd reports excellent quarterly financial results
Habben Jansen: We expect the result for 2021 to be significantly higher overall




16/02/2021Order worth $442 million to DSME for four container carriers
They will be completed by September 2023




16/02/2021The AdSP of the Northern Central Adriatic Sea participates in the project proposal "Hyseport"
The aim is to reduce harmful emissions from port activities




16/02/2021Completed a project for the optimization of logistics processes in the port of Genoa
The goal was to develop innovative technologies and solutions to support the digitization of the logistics chain




16/02/2021On Thursday, an international webinar on the theme "Maritime Competition and cooperation: Spain and Italy clusters"
It is organized by propeller clubs in Spain and Italy




16/02/2021Container traffic in hong kong port increased by +4.1% in January
1.48 million teu were moved




16/02/2021Hutchison Ports will operate JCPDI's new Saudi port, on the Red Sea
Operational activity will begin next year




15/02/2021Enrico Giovannini is the new Minister of Infrastructure and Transport
Yesterday the oath was taken in the hands of the President of the Republic




15/02/2021The trucking in alarm at the Austrian ban on access to carriers not having Covid certification
Di Caterina (ALIS): We monitor the situation with the utmost attention and priority. The UETR urges the EU to put pressure on Austria




15/02/2021ECSA, to decarbonize shipping it is better to impose requirements on fuel suppliers than on ships
Otherwise, Dorsman warns, such a measure would be difficult to implement and would have serious consequences for the market. The association opens up the introduction of a market-based measure




15/02/2021In January, the port of Singapore moveded 50.9 million tonnes of goods (-0.3%)
Containers amounted to 3.2 million teu (-0.8%)




12/02/2021In 2020, the number of ship stopovers in EU ports fell by -10.2%
In Italian ports the decrease in comparison january 2019 - January 2021 was -16% (Genoa -24%)




12/02/2021The agreement for the merger of the ports of Antwerp and Bruges has been signed
The board of directors of The Port of Antwerp Bruges will take office next month




12/02/2021Seaspan has ordered ten 15,000 teu container carriers from Samsung Heavy Industries that will be leased to ZIM
The ships will be powered by liquefied natural gas




12/02/2021CMA CGM creates its own division for air freight transport
Bought four Airbus A330-200F




12/02/2021The Spezzina Doganalisti Association shares the AdSP's vision to support the activity of the port of La Spezia with interport and ZLS
Pisano: now is the time to seize all the opportunities that are offered for the technological innovation of logistics and road transport




12/02/2021RINA - SDARI agreement to design the world's first ship powered by methanol and ammonia
Initially developed for a tanker, the technology can also be used for other types of ships




12/02/2021Federagenti, Italy can play a leading role in the international maritime market
The contribution of maritime agents is essential, Santi stressed




12/02/2021Last year freight traffic in the port of Trieste fell by -13%
Increase in miscellaneous goods in the latter part of 2020




12/02/2021NYK orders four PTCT ships from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Nanjing) Co
They will have a carrying capacity of 7,000 cars




11/02/2021Intesa Naviris - Navantia for the European Patrol Corvette program
The ship will have a length of about 100 meters and a toss of 3,000 tons




11/02/2021Study by Enel X and Legambiente to accelerate the decarbonization of the maritime sector
Proposals for six priority actions for 2021




11/02/2021In the next few days the final phase of defining the project of the new Foranea Dam in Genoa will begin
At the end of spring the chosen design solution will be delivered to the Superior Council of Public Works




11/02/2021Paolo Risso appointed Secretary General of the AdSP of the North Central Tyrrhenian Sea
In the past he had served as the administrative director of the institution




11/02/2021DSV Panalpina stores a record year
Decrease in volumes expected by air and sea in the last quarter




11/02/2021Meeting of the Propeller Club of Trieste on the consequences of the pandemic on international traffic
It will be held online next Monday




11/02/2021In 2020, HHLA's port terminals moved 6.8 million containers (-10.6%)
Intermodal traffic was 1.5 million teu (-1.9%)




11/02/2021The establishment of a Ministry of Ecological Transition? Positive only if it promotes development
If bureaucratic and oriented only to block - warns the president of Federlogistica/Conftrasporto - it would pose a huge problem for the country




10/02/2021This year Confetra celebrates its 75th anniversary
Nicolini illustrates the initiatives planned to celebrate the history of the Confederation




10/02/2021The transport and logistics sector is asking for support from the EU and the Member States
Underlined the need for the sector to be given adequate consideration in national recovery and resilience plans




10/02/2021In 2020 freight traffic in the port of Palermo increased by +26.0%
Marked decline in passengers




10/02/2021In the port of Livorno, the reification works of Pier 13 have begun
Corsini: it is a very important intervention for the safety of navigation and the enhancement of the capacity to accommodate larger ships




10/02/2021ETFs, FEPORT, IDC and ESPO criticise the European Commission's lack of attention to ports
The sectoral social dialogue as it is now - they complain - is not enough




10/02/2021Federagenti raises an alarm about the risk of marginalization from the world market run by Italian maritime brokers
Saints: The country system has become incapable of understanding how vital it is to defend some activities related to vital trafficking




10/02/2021Evergreen's revenues increased by +71.7% in January
Reached a record monthly turnover




10/02/2021The Genoese Alpha Maritime Services opens three new offices in the United States
They are located in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and New York




10/02/2021The latest quarterly performance of the Ocean division of the Maersk Group was very positive
In the period October-December 2020, record revenues were recorded




09/02/2021Global Ship Lease buys seven 6,000 teu containers
They have an average age of about 20 years. The investment is $116 million




09/02/2021Freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -16.1% in 2020
In the fourth quarter alone, almost 2.2 million tonnes (-12.6%) were moveded




09/02/2021Last year freight traffic in the Campania ports of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea decreased by -6.8%
In the last quarter, the decline was -2.5%




09/02/2021Stable growth is expected in most of the OECD's major economies
This also applies to the euro area, including Germany, France and Italy




09/02/2021After five years at a loss, South Korean HMM returned to profit in 2020
Results soared in the second half of the year




08/02/2021Agostinelli's harsh call to the sense of responsibility of the port community of Gioia Tauro
The container terminal - warns the COMMISSIONER of the AP - is not at the center of the world of shipping and is not the essential reference for the needs of the shipowner




08/02/2021HPH Trust container terminals have set a new half-year traffic record
In the second half of last year, 13.4 million teu (+10.5%) were moved




08/02/2021Boluda buys the port towing company of Algeciras
The Iberian group has a fleet of over 300 tugs




08/02/2021Fincantieri pilot training course on the fundamentals of cybersecurity
It was realized in collaboration with the Italian Academy of Merchant Navy




08/02/2021Seaspan orders two new 24,000 teu container containers
Yangzijian Shipbuilding has been building 29 ships since the beginning of the year




08/02/2021In the latter part of 2020, DP World's port terminals moveded record quarterly traffic
Business activity is stable throughout the year




05/02/2021Increase in freight traffic moveded by Albanian ports in the last quarter of 2020
Passengers fell by -64.0%




05/02/2021The AdSP has requested the start of the process for the establishment of a Simplified Logistics Zone
Application to the Liguria Region




05/02/2021In the last quarter of 2020, freight traffic in apulian ports in the Southern Adriatic fell by -11.7%
In the whole year, the decline was -9.0%




05/02/2021Container traffic in long beach port grew by +21.9% last month
It's the new record for January




04/02/2021The Port of New York sets its new annual and quarterly container traffic record
In 2020, 7.6 million teu (+1.5%) were moveded




04/02/2021Porto Canale di Cagliari, Fit Cisl calls for the immediate start of the process of setting up the port agency
Pani: it would allow naspi to be frozen and a certain income guaranteed as an allowance replaced non-start-up of at least 36 months




04/02/2021Order samsung heavy industries for two new container containers of 13,000 teu
They will be delivered in the first half of 2023




04/02/2021ALIS appreciates the logistics measures included in pnrr, but calls for further action to support the entire cluster
Di Caterina: for road transport it is necessary a specific intervention for the renewal of the entire circulating fleet of vehicles




04/02/2021Cargotec's quarterly performance fell
The value of new orders acquired in the period October-December 2020 is stable




04/02/2021No definitive to PIFIM's proposal for container terminal at Porto Canale di Cagliari
Deiana confirms its intention to search for other candidates for the relaunch of the transhipment activity




04/02/2021ABB is returning to revenue growth and the value of new orders
However, the result for shareholders was negative after 67 consecutive quarters of profits




04/02/2021Konecranes reported record revenues in the last quarter of 2020
The value of new orders increased by +7.9%, with an increase of +52.7% in relation to port vehicles




04/02/2021In the port of Brindisi was born the Zone Franca Doganale Interclusa
Last year, freight traffic at the port airport fell by -10%




03/02/2021In the last quarter of 2020, freight traffic decreased in the port of Genoa (-9.3%) while it grew in Savona-Vado (+9.7%)
In the whole year, the two airports moveded 45.11 million tonnes (-15.9%) and 13.26 million tonnes (-7.7%)




03/02/2021Ups group revenues jumped +21% in the last quarter of 2020
The period was closed with a net loss of -$3.3 billion due to extraordinary charges




03/02/2021Joint venture between Chemikalien Seetransport and Dr. Peters in the ship management segment
The new company will be called CST/DS Shipmanagement




03/02/2021In 2020, hupac-moveded intermodal traffic fell slightly
Transalpine traffic decreased by -1.9%, while other shipments increased by +0.5%




03/02/2021Logtainer and Hupac agreement to develop an intermodal network between Ligurian ports, Switzerland and southern Germany
The respective experiences of commercial and operational development will be shared




02/02/2021Mattioli (Confitarma): PNRR lacks support measures for maritime transport
It is necessary to strengthen mit's directorates/offices dedicated to port, navigation and logistics expertise




02/02/2021Freight traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -8.4% in the fourth quarter of 2020
In the entire year sleep you are moving 22.4 million tons of loads (-10.3%)




02/02/2021Messina (Assarmatori): funds are needed for the energy transition of the naval fleets
In the final version of pnrr - he denounced - the two billion for aid for the renewal of fleets for cabotage and services with the islands were cancelled




02/02/2021Confitarma together with the ICS obtains for the first time the inclusion of shipping in the B20
Poulsson: the need to give shipping a place among international companies has never been clearer




02/02/2021Last year freight traffic in Sardinian ports fell by -17.1%
In rolling contrast and dry bulk




02/02/2021Assiterminal explains to the House the demands of port terminalism for recovery
These include the reduction of labour costs through a non-symbolic reduction in employers' social security contributions




02/02/2021In the last quarter of 2020, the port of Ravenna moveded six million tons of goods (-10.9%)
Increase in rolling stock traffic




02/02/2021Fedespedi, the PNRR investment programme takes into account the strategic priorities that we have indicated
The PNRR objectives - moretto urges - become concrete projects, with costs and implementation times




02/02/2021ESPO urges the restoration of acceptable levels of operation of the containerised maritime supply chain
Those who complain - the association denounces - are now also knocking on the doors of ports




02/02/2021Memorandum of Understanding between the Straits AdSP and the Customs Agency
The aim is the digitisation of customs procedures




02/02/2021Assologistic conference on the effects of Brexit
It is scheduled for February 25




02/02/2021Fincantieri strengthens the Navi Mercantili division
The goal is to pursue further business opportunities and optimize synergies in the cruise segment




01/02/2021ANCIP, funds for recovery not only for infrastructure, but also for human resources
Investments in training and early retirement of operators




01/02/2021Declared the bankruptcy of Perini Navi
Fiom Cgil, have destroyed a company and a brand that has made the history of boating and Viareggio




01/02/2021Mit preliminary ok to three projects presented by the AdSP of the Southern Adriatic
It provides for total funding of EUR 60 million




01/02/2021MSC Cruises has taken over the new msc virtuosa flagship.
It can accommodate 6,334 passengers and 2,421 crew members




01/02/2021In 2020, freight traffic in the port of Ancona decreased by -17.8%
Accentuated bending of rolling stock and bulk. The drop in containers is smaller




01/02/2021Grimaldi will strengthen the Ro-Pax Livorno-Olbia maritime link
Two larger cruise ferries will be put into service in the coming days
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
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
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
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MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
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PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
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