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August 2021




31/08/2021Di Blasio: We managed to recover 50% of this year's cruise schedule in Venice
31 ships waited




31/08/2021Geodis has its own A330-300 cargo aircraft
It will be used on the Amsterdam, London, Chicago and Hong Kong route




31/08/2021Launched in Nanjing the first hybrid ro-ro ship for Finnlines
It will become operational at the end of this year and the other two destined for the company will be delivered in 2022




31/08/2021Extraordinary quarterly financial performance for the Chinese shipowning group COSCO
Historical record of containerized traffic volume on Asia-Europe routes




30/08/2021Confetra express disapproval of the way in which the PNRR is implemented
Nicolini: we need to work together, methodically and in time




30/08/2021In the first half, CMPort revenues grew by +38.9%
Net profit up by +163.6%




30/08/2021In the second trimester of this year the traffic of goods in the port of Hamburg has increased of +8%
The containers have been pairs to more than 2,1 million teu (+10%)




30/08/2021Another record quarter for the containerized shipping company CMA CGM
In the period April-June the net profit has recorded an increase of +2,401.8%




30/08/2021Hapag-Lloyd has ordered 75 thousand containers for dry cargo
They will be taken over by the end of the year




30/08/2021China's CIMC achieves record quarterly sales of dry cargo containers
In the first half of 2021 the turnover generated by the containers produced by the company grew by +224.9%




27/08/2021Shipowners are ordering large quantities of new containerized hold capacity, but it will be placed on the market no earlier than two years
Sand (BIMCO): Our estimate indicates that in 2024 the 2015 delivery record will not be exceeded




27/08/2021The procedure to finance projects to reduce pollution in ports under the PNRR has been launched
The budget is EUR 270 million




26/08/2021The works of laying and activation of the fiber optic infrastructure in the port of Ravenna have been completed
Investment of 700 thousand euros to lay out 30 kilometers of network




26/08/2021The Cargo Integrity Group makes available multilingual versions of the quick start guide and checklist of the CTU Code
The goal is a more extensive application of the Code




26/08/2021COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenues
The period April-June was closed with a net profit of 118.7 million dollars (+55.5%)




26/08/2021The half-yearly balance sheet of the Chinese container manufacturer Singamas was positive
Revenues increased by +367.8%




25/08/2021Order to MAN for methanol engines destined for maersk's new container ships
The propulsion systems will be built by HHI Engine &Machinery




25/08/2021Entrusted to Rina Consulting the project management of the new breakwater in Genoa
Signorini: within the year the start of the tender for the design and execution of the works




24/08/2021China's logistics group Sinotrans closed the first half with record financial results
Revenues increased by +55.4%




24/08/2021In the second quarter of 2021, the value of international trade of the G20 reached a new high
Signs of slowing growth




24/08/2021Maersk orders HHI to build eight 16,000 teu container ships powered by methanol
The order, which is worth about $1.4 billion, includes options for an additional four ships




23/08/2021In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +20.9% and +30.0%
In the first seven months of 2021, the increases were +12.7% and +10.4% respectively




23/08/2021Renfe acquired 50% of the Czech private railway company Leo Express
The transaction will also allow the Spanish group access to the German market




23/08/2021Last month, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -2.7%
In the first seven months of 2021, almost 2.8 million teu were handled (-7.0%)




23/08/2021After 15 consecutive months of growth, goods traffic in Chinese seaports fell by -4.2% in July
International cargo traffic alone amounted to 347.3 million tonnes (-4.3%)




20/08/2021Meyer Werft will set up a centre for innovation in the field of cruise and special ships in Rostock
Initially planned to hire 50 engineers




20/08/2021A slight increase in container traffic in the port of Valencia in July
In the first seven months of this year, 3.3 million TEU were handled (+10.0%)




20/08/2021In the first half of 2021, intermodal traffic handled by Hupac increased by +14.5%
The Swiss company has acquired a 4.16% stake in the WienCont terminal in Vienna




20/08/2021The pandemic is still holding back the port activities of Global Ports Holding
In the first six months of 2021 the traffic was only 10 thousand cruise passengers




20/08/2021JAS Worldwide will buy Greencarrier Freight Services
The shipping and logistics division of the Swedish group has 800 employees




20/08/2021Unprecedented half-year results for Orient Overseas (International) Ltd
The company closed the first half of 2021 with a net profit of 2.81 billion dollars (+2,651.5%)




19/08/2021DP World reports record half-yearly revenues
The first six months of 2021 were closed with a net profit of 575.7 million dollars (+73.9%)




19/08/2021Kombiverkehr will increase intermodal services between Italy and the Netherlands
Additional rotations and new Mortara-Venlo service




19/08/2021Another record quarter for Regional Container Lines
In the period April-June, the average value of the noles increased by +76%




19/08/2021Spain's Ana Ruiz was awarded the Fonasba Young Ship Agent and Broker Award
Thesis on the impact of technologies in the maritime sector




19/08/2021DFDS' economic performance improves thanks also to the boost of the group's activities in the Mediterranean
The company closed the April-June period with a net profit of DK 306 million (+3,725.0%)




18/08/2021In July, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +15.3%
In the first seven months of this year the increase was +16.3%




18/08/2021The substantial recovery in world trade continues
This is reported by the WTO's Goods Trade Barometer




18/08/2021The results of the global ro-ro transport operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen are recovering
In the period April-June, the volumes of rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by +78.5%




18/08/2021ZIM again marks record financial and operating results and expects the boom to continue
In the period April-June, the company's fleet transported 912 thousand containers (+44%)




18/08/2021In July, container traffic in the port of Los Angeles increased by +4.0%
The increase in the first seven months of 2021 was +36.8%




17/08/2021DHL will buy the German shipping company J.F. Hillebrand
Transaction worth about 1.5 billion euros




17/08/2021€112.2 million has been allocated for port operations
They are additional resources to those of the PNRR




17/08/2021In September, the extension of the area with a high risk of maritime piracy in the Indian Ocean will be reduced
A new approach to assessing threats to international maritime security is being studied




17/08/2021In the second quarter of 2021, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -12.0%
In the first half of this year the drop was -6.5%




16/08/2021Danaos announces that it has agreed to charter ten container ships
Expected additional revenues of approximately $378 million




16/08/2021In the second quarter of this year, traffic in the port of Koper grew by +13.5%
Increase of +67.4% in April, which offset the declines of -5.1% and -3.1% recorded in May and June




16/08/2021Container traffic in Hong Kong port fell by -1.4% in July
In the first seven months of this year, 10.27 million teu were handled (+0.8%)




16/08/2021DSV completes the acquisition of agility logistics activities
The group now has 75 thousand employees in more than 90 countries




13/08/2021Yang Ming re-records record quarterly financial results
In the period April-June of this year, turnover increased by +130.8%. Investments in new containers




13/08/2021In July, the port of Singapore handled 3.1 million containers (+3.6%)
Total freight traffic was 50.4 million tonnes (+3.4%)




13/08/2021In Marghera, the norwegianprima cruise ship was launched
It is the first of six new generation units for Norwegian Cruise Line




13/08/2021HMM revenues grew by +111.4% in the second quarter of this year
In the period, the company's container fleet transported 985 thousand containers (+11%)




13/08/2021Record quarterly financial performance for Taiwanese Wan Hai Lines
In the second quarter of this year, revenues grew by +195.2%




13/08/2021In the Genoese shipyard T. Mariotti the Seabourn Venturewas launched
She is seabourn's first expedition cruise ship




12/08/2021The crisis of changing the crews of ships continues to escalate
Only 15.3% of seafarers are vaccinated




12/08/2021In the second quarter, container traffic handled by HHLA grew by +9.2%
Record revenues of 360.4 million euros (+23.1%)




12/08/2021Hapag-Lloyd's quarterly results confirm the exceptionally favourable market situation for containerised shipping companies
According to the German company, a change of scenery will not happen before the New Year




11/08/2021In the second quarter of 2021 alone, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +12.8%
In the first half of this year the increase was +4.8%




11/08/2021The WSC denounces initiatives to change US maritime transport legislation to the detriment of shipping companies
They would be identified as the only ones responsible for the current supply chain congestion




11/08/2021In the period April-June, freight traffic in Croatian ports grew by +10.2%
Passengers up +81.8%




11/08/2021In the first six months of 2021, freight traffic in the port of Ancona grew by +25.3%
In Ortona the increase was +10%




11/08/2021Filt Cgil, no vaccination obligation for port workers
Colombo, it is up to the government to decide with an act of true responsibility, but first securing all workers without divisions and discrimination




11/08/2021CK Hutchison will become sole owner of Hongkong United Dockyards
It will acquire 50% of the capital currently in the hands of Swire Pacific




10/08/2021ONE-PARIS collaboration to monitor and reduce CO2 emissions from inland container transport
Next year the Japanese company will collect data on emissions in Europe and Africa




10/08/2021Last year, the revenues of the German intermodal operator Kombiverkehr decreased by -3.5%
Riedl: with the pandemic, rail freight transport has shown its full potential




10/08/2021Yang Ming and Wan Hai also posted record monthly revenues in July
Turnover grew by +140.3% and +234.1% respectively




10/08/2021Atlas (Seaspan Corporation) reports record quarterly revenue
In the April-June period, net income was $66.0 million (-20.2%)




10/08/2021In July Evergreen once again set a historical record for monthly revenues
In the first seven months of this year, turnover grew by +125.7%




09/08/2021The port of New York has set its new records for quarterly and semi-annual container traffic
New peak also of the traffic handled in June




09/08/2021EMSA-RINA agreement for the development of small LNG storage and bunkering stations
The regions covered by the agreement are those of the Mediterranean, the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea




09/08/2021Record second quarter for container ship charterer Global Ship Lease
The company believes it has excellent prospects for further growth at least until 2023-2024




09/08/2021-7.6% drop in freight traffic handled by the port of Amsterdam in the first half of the year
Containers up +45.8%




09/08/2021After ten quarters of decline, in the period April-June of this year the traffic of goods in the port of Venice has returned to growth
The increase was entirely determined by the +21.3% increase in landing loads




06/08/2021Maersk expands its reach to e-commerce logistics by acquiring Visible SCM and B2C Europe
The Danish group confirms its intention to further develop its capacity in this sector in the European, North American and Asian markets




06/08/2021Evergreen in another record quarter
The company buys 10 thousand new containers. Confirmed the order for 20 ships of 15,000 teu




06/08/2021In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +12.9%
Marginal increase in containerized loads




06/08/2021The NCLH cruise group files a second quarter of inactivity and hopes for a rapid recovery
In the April-June period of this year, the net loss was -717.8 million dollars




06/08/2021Another record quarter for Textainer
The company continues to invest in new containers




06/08/2021In the second quarter of this year, ictsi group terminals handled 2.75 million containers (+20.1%)
Revenues up +29.6%




06/08/2021The Port of Long Beach has set its own new containerized traffic record for the month of July
In the first seven months of 2021, 5.54 million teu were handled (+32.3%)




06/08/2021The quarterly financial results of the Ocean division of the Maersk group have never been so high
In the period April-June, the volume of containerized cargoes transported by the fleet increased by +15.1%




05/08/2021The Senate approved the measure prohibiting the arrival of large ships at the Maritime Station of Venice
The measure now goes to the House for consideration




05/08/2021Approved compensation for 1.4 million euros to the Port Companies of Genoa and Savona
State concession to Savi in the Industrial District of Naval Repairs of the port of Genoa




05/08/2021Another record quarter for the DHL group
In the period April-June, revenues increased by +22.2%




05/08/2021Fincantieri - Enel agreement for the management and use of green hydrogen for ports and maritime transport
The "Eugenio Montale" plant in La Spezia can be used as a first application test




05/08/2021Ok to the Strategic Planning Document of the System of the ports of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
The entrance to the port of Torre Annunziata within the Campania port system is hoped for




05/08/2021Merger between Eneti and Seajacks to create the largest owner and operator of ships for the installation of wind turbines
The Monegasque company has signed a binding agreement with the Japanese Marubeni Corporation, INCJ and MOL




05/08/2021In June, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +20.3% and +27.6%
In the first quarter of 2021, increases of +32.6% and +30.1% respectively




05/08/2021In the first half of 2021, hph group terminals handled 42.9 million containers (+11%)
Revenues up +19%




05/08/2021The American FMC asks eight containerized shipping companies to justify the application of the surnnoli
CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM, Matson, MSC, OOCL, SM Line and ZIM will have to respond by August 13




05/08/2021SFL buys two 14,000 teu container ships built in 2013 and 2014
MSC will exercise the right to repurchase 18 feeder vessels with an average age of 25 years




04/08/2021In the second quarter of 2021, traffic in Swiss Rhine ports increased by +8.6%
In the entire first half of the year, growth was +3.3%




04/08/2021PNRR, allocated 7.5 billion for regional railways, ports and the redevelopment of social housing
EUR 3.4 billion has been earmarked for the modernisation and efficiency of port ports




04/08/2021Filt Cgil, no to the mandatory Green Pass to work in port
According to the union, to avoid infections in the workplace, more stringent health protocols must be adopted even with the most frequent use of swabs




04/08/2021Royal Caribbean expresses optimism for the 2022 cruise season
The company expects that by the end of 2021 it will be able to use 80% of the capacity of its fleet




04/08/2021April-June quarter positive for the Japanese "K" Line, MOL and NYK
Growing revenues and profits




03/08/2021In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic increased by +8.2%
In Bari, growth of +15.1%; in Brindisi, a drop of -0.9%




03/08/2021First stopover in Genoa of the West Med service of the Turkish Akkon Lines
Weekly taps at the Intermodal Marine Terminal




03/08/2021IBIA is very concerned about the impact on bunker suppliers of the new EU proposals on naval fuel
Among the findings moved by the association, the difficulty of certifying the real emissions of GHG well-to-tank and the fuel production chain




03/08/2021In the second quarter, the growth of goods traffic in the port of La Spezia resumed
Decided increase in activity also in Marina di Carrara




03/08/2021Maritime accidents, in 2020 the total loss of 49 ships occurred
Khanna (GATS): Total losses are at historically low levels for the third consecutive year




03/08/2021Maersk reports record preliminary financial results for the second quarter of 2021
Expected further growth in the third quarter




02/08/2021In the second quarter of 2021, freight traffic in the ports of Naples, Salerno and Castellammare di Stabia increased by +22.4%
In the first half of this year, 16.5 million tonnes were handled (+12.6%)




02/08/2021The port of Ravenna closed the second quarter with an increase of +36.3% in freight traffic
In the first six months of this year, growth was +19.5%




02/08/2021In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +23.5%
In the first half of 2021, the increase was +15.4%




02/08/2021Costa Crociere is looking for crew
At the beginning of September the selections for 120 recruitments




02/08/2021The Italian AdSPs have signed a Pact for Gender Equality
The project aims to strengthen the employment of women in ports and provide equal opportunities for women and men




02/08/2021Twelve new straddle carriers for Medcenter Container Terminal
They were ordered from Kalmar




02/08/2021Mitsubishi Group's military naval activities will be operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems Co
The green light from the Japan Fair Trade Commission is expected
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow
Brussels
Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Miami
In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%
DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker
Hedehouse
In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance
Hamburg
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
Singapore
In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
Shanghai
The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)
In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)
OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships
Hong Kong
Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Beijing
In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)
Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port
Messina
Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria
UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)
Atlanta
Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics
Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched
Shanghai
It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026
Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control
Rome
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Transaction valued at $440 million
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Shanghai
They distort fair competition - the Shanghai group denounces - and hinder the normal functioning of shipping
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025
Bonn
Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium
Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert
Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect
In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)
Vienna
31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Cagliari
Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina
Messina
It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people
Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea
Taranto
424.8 million port works completed in the last decade
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
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US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
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DATABASE
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MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
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