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March 2023




31/03/2023From Monday to Wednesday, a delegation from the EU Parliament will be in Genoa and Florence to take stock of the infrastructure
It will be made up of ten MEPs




31/03/2023After five consecutive quarters of growth, in the third quarter of 2022, freight traffic in EU ports fell by -0.7% percent
The decrease (-13.8%) of the volumes in Italian ports has been particularly accentuated




31/03/2023In 2022 the revenues of the CMPort terminalist group in Hong Kong reached a record high
The port terminals have handled 136.5 million containers (+ 1.1%)




31/03/2023Assiterminal wonders : is there anyone who is ruling the distribution of the cold ironing plants in Italian ports?
Ferrari : from the draft of the competition bill and from the analysis documents that turn around some perplexity arises




31/03/2023At the French CMA CGM the procurement of postal services in Lebanon
The offer was presented yesterday




31/03/2023Attiica records semi-annual and annual revenue records
Decided resumption of passenger traffic




31/03/2023After entry into the MSC group, Bolloré Africa Logistics changes name
She was born Africa Global Logistics




30/03/2023AdSP of the West Ligurian Sea, via free to POT and PIAO
Updated the fees for the supply of port work in the port of Genoa




30/03/2023The "Oscar of the Ports 2023" award was bestowed on Roberta Macii
An acknowledgement of the 23-year career of the AdSP executive of the Northern Tirreno North




30/03/2023Published the tender for the retraining of the north area of the port of Termini Imerese
The work, worth 5.2 million euros, will start in June and will last for eight months




30/03/2023COSCO Shipping Holdings closes 2022 with record financial performance deteriorating in the last quarter
After 12 years of growth, containerized cargoes carried by the Chinese group's fleet of ships have decreased by -9.3% percent




30/03/2023Messina (Assshipowners) : The solution for the cold ironing must be the opening to the market
"I call for a clear separation between those who will have to carry out the infrastructure, who will have to feed it and who will have to keep it by offering the services to the ship," he said




30/03/2023Tomorrow Costa Cruere will celebrate its 75-year anniversary
On March 31, 1948 parts from Genoa the "Anna C", the first passenger ship of the company




30/03/2023Metrans (HHLA) acquires control of the Croatian Adria Rail and builds a second intermodal terminal in Hungary
Also obtained are the inland Serb terminal in Indija, near Belgrade




30/03/2023Sapir, in collaboration with ARS Altmann, aims to develop the automotive segment in the port of Ravenna
The first train with vehicles destined for South Korea has already arrived




30/03/2023The revenues of COSCO Shipping Ports mark new annual and quarterly records
Last year the business volume of the Chinese company grew by 19.3% percent




30/03/2023Maersk continues in its own vertical integration strategy by buying South Africa Vector Logistics
The company has more than 5,600 employees




29/03/2023Naviris's joint venture, the joint venture of Fincantieri-Naval Group, was renewed
Pierroberto Folgiero has been appointed president, Damien Raby CEO




29/03/2023Greek Attica bought the ro-ro ship Clementines
Built in 1997, it cost 13.4 million euros




29/03/2023Last year in Greece, 593 ships were subjected to repair work (-0.7%)
The tonnage of gross tonnage has increased by 7.3%




29/03/2023All 16 Italian port authorities with Assoports at Seatrade Cruise Global
In Italy, cruising traffic shows a steady recovery




29/03/2023RINA classifies the autonomous ride-hailing workboat of the RC Dock
Delivered the class certificate to the first boat of a fleet that will be able to operate up to 200 miles from the coast




29/03/2023TX Logistik, weekly triangular intermodal service between Romania, Austria, Italy and Germany
Rail Cargo Group transforms the triangular link between Austria and the port of Trieste in two direct trains




29/03/2023Started the tender for the infrastructure of the bulk terminal in the Cagliari Porto Canal
An auction-based amount of more than 19.5 million euros




29/03/2023Charity night on board the Fantastic of GNV in support of the Stella Maris
It was organized by the National Welfare Committee of the Gente di Mare




29/03/2023In 2022 the turnover of the CIMC resulting from the sale of the containers fell by -30.7%
In the second half of the year, the decline was -40.4% percent




29/03/2023Poseidon Acquisition signs the final deal to buy the Atlas Corp
Transaction of the value of approximately 10.9 billion




28/03/2023Guidelines for the safe transport of lithium-ion batteries in containers
They have been published by CINS, International Group of P&I Clubs, ICHCA and TT Club




28/03/2023ESPO urges the EU and European governments to set out funding schemes for the installation of OPS in ports
Satisfaction with the preliminary settlement agreement on the infrastructure for alternative fuels




28/03/2023UIRR recalls that it is possible to develop European inter-modal transport and the necessary measures have already been suggested
The association agreed with the discomforting analysis of the European Court of Auditors ' sector




28/03/2023Strong criticism of the Court of the European Accounts to EU policies for the development of intermodal transport
The values-objective to increase the share of sustainable modes of transport these are termed unrealistic




28/03/2023On Thursday in Livorno a workshop on autonomous navigation
Event organized within the scope of the 5G Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship project




28/03/2023The arrangements for the installation of electric charging stations for cars and trucks on the roads of the EU
Preliminary agreement between Parliament and Council also for hydrogen filling stations




28/03/2023Nearly 2,000 workers in the Italian shipbuilding industry paid with irregular pags
This is an income stream of six million euros, not subject to taxation or contribution




28/03/2023In 2022, China's Sinotrans reported record profits despite a -12.5% percent decline in revenue
The reduction of business volume has generated in the segments of maritime shipments and e-commerce




27/03/2023The WSC against the bill that in the USA would repeal antitrust exemptions to foreign shipping companies
Foreign maritime monopolies-indicted by Costa Costa-have manipulated the maritime transport sector. Butler : misunderstanding about how VSA helps supply chain to work better




27/03/2023BRT and the Italian subsidiary of the Geodis have been placed in judicial administration
A systematic exploitation of several thousand workers would have emerged from the investigation




27/03/2023Carnival achieves the best wave season ever
New records of cruise bookings in both the North American and European markets




27/03/2023A new historical record of cruise traffic in Italian ports is expected in 2023
According to Cemar, passengers will be 12.8 million, with a + 37.6% on 2022 and a + 9.2% on 2019




27/03/2023APM Terminals collaborates with Hateco in the construction of the new container terminal in Haiphong
It will provide financial, operational and technical support to the Vietnamese company




27/03/2023Pimlico Shipping (Cosulich Brothers) buys a bulk carrier
The ship, of 7,967 tpl, will be chartered by bare boat by Argo Shipping




27/03/2023In 2022 in Spain the short sea shipping has recorded a slight decrease of -0.4%
The single international maritime transport of ro-ro cargos has marked an increment of +8.0% (for the first time since 2016 decrease of traffic with Italy)




27/03/2023Seizures for two million euros for tax evasion in the logistics and home delivery sector
20 entrepreneurs denounced




27/03/2023Giorgio Bucchioni, a reference point for La Spezia and national ports, has died
Among the institutional positions, he was president of the Port Authority of La Spezia and of Confindustria La Spezia




24/03/2023Austria's Gebrüder Weiss has opened a new logistics terminal in Tyrol
It is located in Reutte, near the Austrian-German border




24/03/2023Liberty Lines orders three more single-hull vessels from the Spanish shipyard Armon
They will be added to the nine already commissioned




24/03/2023Silversea Cruises Silver Ray keellaying ceremony
The luxury cruise ship is under construction at Meyer Werft




24/03/2023Maersk-SIPG agreement for green methanol bunkering in the port of Shanghai
Planned supply from ship to ship of the new container carriers ordered by the Danish company




24/03/2023The first of two Small Scale & Bunker LNG ships for Fratelli Cosulich has been launched in China
It will be taken over in September




23/03/2023The Board of Directors of Interporto Padova unanimously approved the 2022 draft financial statements
Profit after taxes in line with that of the previous year




23/03/2023ESPO, ships should use cold ironing systems in ports, if available, already before 2030
Ryckbost: It is hoped that the requirements for ships regarding when to use electricity at berth will clarify the issue




23/03/2023Collaboration agreement between the AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas and the University of Calabria
The agreement covers different areas of activity and competences




23/03/2023In Genoa, a centre for the development of new technologies for the decarbonisation of shipping was inaugurated
CapLab will be managed by Ecospray Technologies and DICCA of the University of Genoa




23/03/2023ECSA, the EU agreement on marine fuels gives a strong political signal and provides clear climate targets and guidance for industry
Assarmatori, accepted our main requests




23/03/2023In 2022, truck transits through the Swiss Alps decreased by -1.7%. Stagnation of rail transport
The goal of transferring loads from road to rail is still far away




23/03/2023T&E, today's EU decision marks the beginning of the end of dirty fuels in the shipping sector
The organisation highlighted the need to avoid loopholes in the agreed rules




23/03/2023Agreement of the Parliament and the Council of the EU on the use of fuels for the decarbonisation of shipping
From 2034, the share of renewable fuels will have to be above 2%. Emissions will have to be reduced by 2% by 2025 and by 80% by 2050. From 2030, container ships and passenger ships will have to use shore-based electricity in Europe's main ports




23/03/2023In the single fourth trimester of 2022 the revenues of the HHLA group have grown of +4.9%
The operating profit is dropped of -8,8%




22/03/2023Signed the contract for the sale of the Hellenic Shipyards to the Greek shipowner Prokopiou
The tender was won with a bid worth 62.5 million euros




22/03/2023Touax closes 2022 with record revenues
A normalization of the container market is expected in 2023




22/03/2023ESPO is pressing for ports that play a significant role in the EU's energy supply to be admitted to the TEN-T network
According to the association, it is also necessary to take into account their role in accelerating the spread of renewable energy




22/03/2023In 2022, OOIL achieved record economic results
Decline in performance in the second half of the year




22/03/2023E-fuels should be reserved only for aviation and shipping
This is highlighted by an analysis by Transport & Environment, which considers them not useful for the decarbonization of road transport




22/03/2023In 2022 the French ports have enlivened 293,7 million tons of goods (+5.1%)
The figure is -6.0% lower than that of the pre-pandemic year of 2019




21/03/2023Grimaldi signs the agreement for the acquisition of 67% of the Port Authority of Igoumenitsa
Our goal - explained Emanuele Grimaldi - is to ensure that the Greek port of call realizes its full potential for the benefit of all stakeholders, from maritime, transport and tourism operators to the local community




21/03/2023In 2022 the port of Hamburg recorded a new record of goods to and from Austria
They are piled to 6,3 million tons (+12%)




21/03/2023Agreement between five international organizations to increase the safety of container transport
Memorandum of understanding signed by CINS, CHIRP, COA, ICHCA and SMDG




21/03/2023Fedespedi, in 2022 the traffic of the container in the Italian ports is increased of +2.4%
Overall decrease of -1.0% of volumes in the other container ports of the Mediterranean




21/03/2023Assarmatori represented to the EU the requests of Italian shipping on decarbonization
Messina: the new IMO CII, as it is thought today, leads to opposite effects compared to those of environmental protection, penalizing the Italian ship




21/03/2023The port of Livorno signs an agreement with the Uruguayan PA for the development of traffic, in particular forestry
In 2022 the Labronico airport has enlivened 2.13 million tons




20/03/2023Protocol to develop the Alessandria Smistamento airport into an intermodal freight hub
By the end of 2024, the masterplan for the creation of a modal interchange pole will be defined




20/03/2023The Ferretti group buys the Ravenna shipyard of Rosetti Marino
The acquisition involved an initial investment of approximately 40 million euros




20/03/2023Rixi reassures on the implementation of the overturning of the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente
MIT will start discussions with Rete Ferroviaria Italiana for the relocation of the railway line




20/03/2023A.P. Møller-Mærsk will sell Maersk Supply Service to its parent company A.P. Møller Holding
Transaction worth $685 million




20/03/2023Joint venture TX Logistik - Samskip - duisport to operate the intermodal terminal logport III in Duisburg
It has an annual traffic capacity of 250 thousand cargo units




20/03/2023Maersk Air Cargo inaugurates Europe-China air freight service
It is the first air freight link between Denmark and Asia




20/03/2023Abu Dhabi Ports signs a series of agreements to build port terminals for goods and cruise passengers in Egypt
The concession contract for the Safaga multipurpose terminal has been signed




20/03/2023To February the -43.1% of the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles confirms the phase of crisis of the Californian ports
The port ports of call on the East Coast also suffer. A modest recovery is expected from March




17/03/2023In 2022 the railway transports to and from the port of Livorno have grown of +35.8%
Decrease of -35.4% in the airport of Piombino




17/03/2023In February, there was a drop in freight traffic in the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona
Decreases of -12.3% and -11.6% respectively




17/03/2023Freudenberg, Meyer Werft and Royal Caribbean are building a new fuel cell system for the marine industry
The first example could be installed on the new cruise ship "Silver Nova" which will be completed in the coming months




17/03/2023FEPORT satisfied with the changes to the general EU block exemption rules
They continue - explains the federation - to cover public investments up to 150 million euros in ports, including those for cold ironing




17/03/2023PSA closes 2022 with record financial performance
Revenues up +71.2%




17/03/2023ITF campaign in Mediterranean ports focused on four flags of convenience
Ships registered in the registers of the Cook Islands, Palau, Sierra Leone and Togo will be inspected




17/03/2023On the basis of the pronouncement of the Council of State, the AdSP of Livorno tries again to put an end to the contrasts on the service to passengers
The AdSP confirms that the concession issued to Sintermar Darsena Toscana will continue until the deadline




17/03/2023The Council of Ministers approved the decree-law for the construction of the Bridge over the Strait of Messina
The project will be based on the final one of 2011




16/03/2023Carnival is the first cruise line to have accommodated 100 million passengers on its ships
The milestone was celebrated today in Miami




16/03/2023Seabourn has sold the luxury cruise ship Seabourn Odyssey to MOL
It was built by the shipyard T. Mariotti




16/03/2023BIMCO campaign to promote the use of electronic bills of lading in the dry bulk segment
It involves mining companies and shipping companies




16/03/2023Fine of 950 thousand dollars to the Taiwanese Wan Hai Lines
Settlement agreement with the US federal agency FMC




16/03/2023Activated the procedure for the construction of the filling tank of the port of Brindisi
The expected amount of the work is about 35 million euros




16/03/2023In the third trimester of the 2022 traffic of the goods in the Greek ports it is dropped of -3,1%
Passengers up +19.2%




16/03/2023The new container terminal of the Egyptian port of Sokhna will be able to enliven 1,7 million teu
30-year concession contract




15/03/2023Contracts signed for the construction of the two new container terminals in the Egyptian ports of Sokhna and Dekheila
They have been underwritten by Hutchison Ports, CMA CGM, and COSCO respectively and by Hutchison Ports and TiL (MSC)




15/03/2023New tender by Interporto Bologna for the acquisition of two gantry cranes
The estimated investment is equal to 9.65 million euros




15/03/2023Decrease in container traffic in the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong in February
Declines of -5.6% and -1.8% respectively




15/03/2023Anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
It involved the ship "Comandante Foscari" of the Navy and the merchant ship "Grande Luanda" of the Grimaldi




15/03/2023A Eurosceptic Federagenti looks to the South
Opportunities from the industrial, logistic and commercial activism of the MENA countries




15/03/2023In 2022, Orsero's Shipping division gave a significant boost to the growth of the group's results
The activity of the ships has generated revenues pairs to 142,4 million euros (+37.2%)




15/03/2023AD Ports signs a letter of intent for the construction of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Pointe-Noire
The agreement has a duration of one year




15/03/2023Container manufacturer Singamas reports a very bad second half of 2022
Market improvement is expected during the second half of 2023




15/03/2023To February the traffic of the container in the port of Long Beach has collapsed of the -31.7%
In the first two months of 2023 the decrease was -30.1%




15/03/2023ONE orders another ten new portacontainer from 13.700 teu
They will be taken over in 2025 and 2026




14/03/2023CMA CGM will convert the loan to Brittany Ferries into a stake in the company
It will acquire up to 12% of the capital




14/03/2023Last year the traffic of the passengers in the terminals of Global Ports Holding has grown of +390.6%
The activity generated revenues pairs to 1,74 billion Turkish lira (+508%)




14/03/2023This year Fincantieri's workload will create hundreds of new jobs in Friuli Venezia Giulia
680 employment opportunities are planned. Recruiting Day on April 18th




14/03/2023Tarlazzi (Uiltrasporti): detax contractual increases to avoid tensions in the world of work
The government - it has emphasized - has the responsibility to avoid blocking the transport of people and goods




14/03/2023In 2022, Spanish ports poured almost 1.2 billion euros into the state coffers
Increase of +11.5% on the previous year




14/03/2023Career Day in Genoa to work in maritime agencies
Initiative of Assagenti and the Job Orientation and Placement Sector of the University of Genoa




14/03/2023The ports of Ancona and Igoumenitsa are working to develop the Motorways of the Sea between the Iberian Peninsula and the Eastern Mediterranean
Common initiatives on the transversal Mediterranean corridor are planned




14/03/2023In February the traffic of the goods in the Russian ports has decreased of -3%
Exports, imports and cargo in transit are falling. Increased cabotage




14/03/2023Evergreen closes 2022 with a record income statement
Marked decline in results in the last quarter




13/03/2023Wan Hai Lines ended the last quarter of 2022 at a loss
In the period the revenues are diminished of -44.1%




13/03/2023GEODIS buys the trucking company Transports Devoluy
It has a fleet of about 60 vehicles




13/03/2023New historical record of daily maritime traffic in the Suez Canal
Today, 107 ships have passed




13/03/2023In the coming years, the Navantia shipbuilding group will employ more than 1,500 people
This was announced by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez




13/03/2023ZIM closes 2022 with record financial results, which deteriorated sharply in the last quarter
Last year revenues have grown of +17.1%, with a decrease of -36.9% in the period October-December




13/03/2023SBB reports a marked improvement in the rail passenger segment. Not so for goods
The "Suisse Cargo Logistics" program turns out to be unprofitable if not supported by public support




13/03/2023Tu quoque, Recep. Moscow accuses Turkey of blocking exports to Russia
In the period February 2022 - January 2023, characterized by the war in Ukraine, the value of trade in goods between Turkey and Russia increased by +83.9%




13/03/2023Tender of the Tunisian National Port Authority for six new tugs
Acquisition financed mainly by the Agence Française de Développement




10/03/2023ANESCO, Border Control Posts are becoming a thorn in the side of Spanish ports
Terminal operators protest because the government, despite having been urged for some time, has not addressed the problem of delays accumulated by goods in port ports




10/03/2023EU, Ukraine and Romania working to increase river transport on the Danube
Between June 2022 and January 2023, 3.4 million tons of Ukrainian goods arrived by barge at the port of Constanta




10/03/2023To February the revenues of Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines are decreased of -66,0% and of -69,1%
In the first two months of 2023 the declines were -65.1% and -70.1%




10/03/2023For the first time two large container ships have passed side by side in the port channel of Gioia Tauro
Historic overtaking between two ships from 24 thousand teu




10/03/2023On April 18, Assiterminal will discuss with politicians and operators the challenges of ports
Meeting at the headquarters of the Federation of the Sea in Rome




10/03/2023In 2022 the traffic of the goods in the German ports has decreased of -3,2% and has turned out even lower than the pre-pandemic level
Sweden has leapfrogged Russia to become Germany's most important maritime trade partner




09/03/2023Filt Cgil and Uiltrasporti, positive meeting at MIT on issues of safety at work in ports
The trade unions urge to continue the initiatives announced




09/03/2023In the Interporto of Nola a storage and distribution center of Farvima Medicines has been inaugurated
In the Campania logistics platform there are over 47 thousand square meters of warehouses occupied by companies that deal with pharmaceutical distribution




09/03/2023Automar gets new areas in the port of Gioia Tauro
Planned to hire 50 workers




09/03/2023In 2022 the traffic of the goods in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado are increased of +2.1% and +11.6%
In the single fourth trimester the port of call of the Ligurian capital has recorded a decrease of -6.9%, while in Savona the activity has grown of +1.0%




09/03/2023Yang Ming closes 2022 with record financial performance and a decidedly negative fourth quarter
In February 2023 Evergreen's revenues decreased by -66.2%




09/03/2023Uniport, regulatory coordination, exodus fund and inclusion in arduous work to increase safety in ports
The association announces a detailed package of proposals




09/03/2023New warehouse for PSA logistics services Italy in the port of Genoa
It has an area of 1,200 square meters and an outdoor area of 5,000 square meters




09/03/2023SEA Europe and CLIA call for the inclusion of cruise ship construction and maritime technologies in the proposed EU law on zero-emission industry
Urged faster access to finance for sustainable shipbuilding and maritime equipment production




09/03/2023Navantia - General Dynamics NASSCO agreement for the development of offshore wind energy in the USA
The production of components and the assembly of floating foundations is planned




09/03/2023Soon the tender for the assignment of the railway shunting service in the port of Genoa
The total amount based on the tender will be €34.78 million




09/03/2023Global Ports Holding signs the concession contract of the cruise terminal of the port of Alicante
It will take over management by the end of this month




08/03/2023To February the maritime traffic in the Suez Canal is increased of +14.5%
1,962 ships and 4,117 (+18.1%) passed through in the first two months of 2023




08/03/2023The launch of the Sun Princess cruise ship took place in Monfalcone
Fincantieri will deliver it to Princess Cruises in the first quarter of next year




08/03/202338% of port representatives attending ESPO meetings are women
In 2022 the quota remained unchanged compared to the previous year




08/03/2023On April 13 in Ancona a conference on health and safety at work in the port area
It is organized by Inail Marche in collaboration with the AdSP of the Central Adriatic Sea




08/03/2023Stable in January the traffic of goods in the port of Ravenna
A decline of -10.1% is expected in February




08/03/2023ESPO and FEPORT suggest further corrective measures so that the inclusion of shipping in the EU ETS does not penalize European ports
They propose, inter alia, to allocate resources to Member States on the basis of ship calls in ports




08/03/2023Activated the telematic gate service at the port of Marina di Carrara
It is operational for incoming goods at the Ponente gate, at the MDC terminal




08/03/2023Fincantieri closed 2022 with record revenues and a clear recovery in new orders
The annual exercise was archived with a net loss of -324 million euros




07/03/2023Awarded the works of the first section of the first lot of the new commercial port of Fiumicino
Musolino: it will be a port infrastructure worthy of the name




07/03/2023The shipowning group NYK sells the airline cargo NCA to compatriot ANA
It has a fleet of eight Boeing 747-8Fs




07/03/2023Vard (Fincantieri) will build a new cable-laying ship
It will be completed in 2024




07/03/2023Maersk creates a regional directorate for West and Central Asia and Africa
It will be led by Richard Morgan




07/03/2023COSCO creates a joint venture to invest in logistics infrastructure in Southeast Asia
Agreement with the subsidiary COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co




07/03/2023The new container terminal at the port of Rijeka will be completed within a year and a half
The idea of building a third container terminal on the island of Krk has been relaunched




06/03/2023Fire on board a Siremar ferry
The accident caused no injuries




06/03/2023Brazil and Luxembourg join the International Chamber of Shipping
Platten: Working together allows you to define common solutions




06/03/2023The ICTSI terminalista closes 2022 with record quarterly and annual financial and operating performance
Last year the terminals of the group have enlivened 12,22 million container (+9.4%)




06/03/2023Successful UN negotiations on marine biological diversity of areas outside national jurisdiction
Mattioli (Federation of the Sea): historic moment for the protection of the oceans and to preserve marine life and biodiversity




06/03/2023Short stranding of a container ship from 16.652 teu in the Suez Canal
The "MSC Istanbul" resumed navigation thanks to the assistance of four tugs of the SCA




06/03/2023Russia's FESCO opens a subsidiary in Turkey
It will be headquartered in Mersin and will be active mainly in the project cargo segment




03/03/2023Approved contributions to the training and re-employment of the staff of the CULP of Savona
The funds for the period October-December 2022 amounted to 163 thousand euros




03/03/2023Like other market participants, CMA CGM closes a record 2022 with a sharp decline in results in the last quarter
Last year the fleet of the company has transported 21,7 million container (- 1.3%)




03/03/2023A cruise terminal will be built in the Dominican port of Puerto Duarte
Investment of 68.7 million dollars. An annual traffic of 400 thousand passengers is expected




03/03/2023Korea Ocean Business Corporation and Korea Development Bank officially kick off the privatization of HMM
Activated the procedure for selecting a group of advisors




03/03/2023A Progetto Internazionale 39 the management of the Logistics Platform of the port of Taranto
The first two of four new cranes ordered by Acciaierie d'Italia have arrived at the Apulian airport




03/03/2023At Interporto Padova arrives corn imported from Ukraine by rail
Service provided by LTE Group. Each train carries 1,200 tons of product




03/03/2023Fincantieri will build four CSOV ships for Edda Wind
The order, worth approximately 250 million euros, includes options for a further 2+2 units




03/03/2023The Berbera Economic Zone inaugurated in Somaliland
It will be managed by DP World Dubai Group




03/03/2023The import of seven tons of pesticides from China is blocked in the port of Genoa
Penalty decree condemning the Italian importer




02/03/2023Germany's ZDS urges that something be done to ensure that the unchallenged maritime force of ocean carriers does not go ashore
Hosseus: Special rules for containerized shipping companies can only apply to water and must end at the edge of the quay




02/03/2023Yusen Logistics has bought US-based Taylored Services
It has 11 distribution centers for a total of about 270 thousand square meters




02/03/2023The Canadian Logistec buys the port terminals of its compatriot Fednav
The $105 million transaction will include Federal Marine Terminals and Fednav Direct




02/03/2023Training course for MSC Cruises deck officers to avoid collisions with cetaceans
Collaboration with Oceans Research & Conservation Association




02/03/2023Non-binding agreement Bahri - Suez Canal Authority to establish an Egyptian shipping company
It would be equipped with a fleet for the transport of various goods and bulk




02/03/2023PSA Italy orders three new rail gantry cranes from Künz
They are destined for the company's two Genoese container terminals and will be taken over in the fourth quarter of 2024




02/03/2023The CGIL denounces that in the Office of Maritime Health of the port of Genoa is in service only one doctor
The union's appeal for "a serious and unacceptable situation to be remedied"




02/03/2023Svitzer (Maersk Group) will operate towing services in the Brazilian port of Salvador
The company is now active in eight ports of the South American nation




02/03/2023Hapag-Lloyd expects earnings to fall sharply in 2023
Habben Jansen: The current financial year has got off to a decent start, but the economy has weakened and a significant decline in profits is inevitable




01/03/2023WTO, the short-term prospects for world trade in goods are not very comforting
Among the indicators that make up the Goods Trade Barometer, the only one in recovery is that of the automotive sector




01/03/2023Record annual financial results for container ship charterer GSL
In 2022 revenues have grown of +44.1%




01/03/2023FIATA urges maritime carriers to bring the length of container parking allowance periods back to pre-pandemic levels
The federation of freight forwarders points out that congestion in ports is the result of the reduction of free time periods




01/03/2023COSCO continues its verticalization strategy in Europe by entering the road haulage segment
Agreement with the Spanish Joman Logistic for the joint management of ten tractors in the port of Valencia




01/03/2023The 2022 balance sheet of MPC Container Ships is very positive
Decline in results in the latter part of the year. Baack believes the outlook is still favorable for the company




01/03/2023In 2022, the logistics group Kuehne+Nagel achieved record financial performance
Deterioration of results in the fourth quarter, particularly in the air freight segment
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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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
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