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July 2023




31/07/2023Agreement for the export of Ukrainian grain through Croatian river ports and Croatian seamen
Kuleba : We will work to identify the most efficient routes to these ports and to make the best of this opportunity




31/07/2023In the April-June period, the revenues of the French logistics group STEF increased by 6.4% percent
Reduction of eventful volumes in Italy




31/07/2023The DHL Group buys the Turkish express delivery company MNG Kargo
The company in Istanbul daily carries out the delivery of about 600,000 parcels




31/07/2023Three new Turkish shipyards on the European list of ship recycling plants
Italy's San Giorgio del Porto has been granted permission




31/07/2023In the April-June quarter, ONE revenue fell by -58% percent
-4% drop in containerized loads carried by the fleet




31/07/2023The Capitaneria in Porto di Livorno publishes the results of the sulphur tests contained in the fuel of the ships in port
The car carrier "Fremantle Highway," the last subsidiary, was taken to trailer after the fire raged on board




31/07/2023The drought forces to maintain the limits of fishing for the crossing of the Panama Canal
In the first quarter of 2023, shipping traffic increased by 3.4% percent




28/07/2023The downturn in the quarterly financial results of CMA CGM has been accentuated
In the April-June period, the volume of business fell by -36.9% percent. Stable the volumes of containers carried by the fleet




28/07/2023The carrier car Fremantle Highway is still in prey to the flames
Authorities confirm that it will only be able to be picked up after the fire is extinguished




28/07/2023Strong reduction in Turkish port traffic with Italy in the second quarter
The volumes of goods with Italian shelves amounted to 10.3 million tonnes (-34.8%)




28/07/2023In Singapore the first bunkerage of the first methanol container carrier
The operation took place during the inaugural voyage of the new ship of Maersk




28/07/2023Uggbe (FAI) : It's time to unlock infrastructure works for the ligure territory
In self-transport, the values of the transfer, which have been held for more than 30 years, should be adjusted, he said, referring to the issue of minimum wage




28/07/2023MIT delivers 14.7 million euros for port projects
Coverage of half of the expected investment value




27/07/2023In 2022 the Spanish group Navantia tripled the value of new orders
Stable the turnover




27/07/2023In the first half of 2023, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by 40% percent
Folgiero ; the three pillars of our business all present encouraging perspectives




27/07/2023Downturn of Finnlines ' quarterly economic results
In the April-June period, revenues fell by -13% percent




27/07/2023Investigation of the Antitrust to check whether the terminalists of the port of Naples have applied a tariff increase by violating competition rules
Introduced an "energy surcharge" dependant on freight forwarders




27/07/2023In the second quarter of this year, container traffic in South Korean ports increased by 2.8% percent
In Busan, 5.87 million teu (+ 3.5%) were handled




27/07/2023Project to carry out new aprons in the industrial port of Porto Torres
Ok of the Management Committee at the approx mega yacht in Olbia




27/07/2023Last year the revenues of the ZAI Consortium - Interporto Quadrante Europa grew by +16%
Operating profit down by -22%. Rail traffic volumes stable




26/07/2023The MedGulf/MDGX service of CMA CGM and COSCO will include stopovers in La Spezia
The first landing at the La Spezia Container Terminal will take place on August 6th




26/07/2023Port of Livorno, tender for the execution of dredging works worth 6.8 million
The removal of 195 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned




26/07/2023With the POT 2024-2026 the AdSP of the Strait begins to wonder about the impact of the bridge on the Strait
The three-year programming document was approved today by the Management Committee




26/07/2023Fire on a car carrier sailing along the Dutch coast
The ship is owned by Shoei Kisen, owner of the container ship "Ever Given" which ran aground in the Suez Canal in 2021




26/07/2023Entrusted with the maintenance work of the seabed of the port of Gioia Tauro
The program of interventions will last three years




26/07/2023Meeting of Assarmatori with a delegation of the EU Parliament on the issues of short sea shipping
Bazargan: take into account the specificities of the islands and their maritime connections




26/07/2023Medway (MSC group) increases the fleet of locomotives
15 Vectron MS locomotives ordered from Siemens Mobility




26/07/2023FHP Holding Portuale expects an increase in traffic in Carrara thanks to an agreement with Tenaris
Tubes and bars destined for the American market will be embarked




26/07/2023In the port of Taranto a worker died crushed by an ecobale
Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl and Uiltrasporti, we no longer need inconclusive tables, but actions and concrete answers




26/07/2023Konecranes' financial and commercial results in the second quarter were positive
The value of the orderbook set a new record




25/07/2023First semester in the port of Ancona, thud of goods while the recovery of passengers continues
They are enlivened 4,1 million tons of cargos (- 24%). Over 307 thousand passengers (+16%)




25/07/2023The U.S. has a fleet of product tankers ready to intervene in the event of war or national emergency
Nine of the ten ships requested have already been registered




25/07/2023La Spezia freight forwarders denounce that the road construction sites do not take into account the needs of the port
Laghezza: the idea of creating a buffer area in Santo Stefano must be strongly relaunched




25/07/2023In La Spezia renewed the voluntary agreement to reduce the environmental impact of cruise ships
It provides for the use of fuels with sulfur not exceeding 0.10% at mooring, during maneuvering and approaching the port




25/07/2023Agreement between newcleo, Fincantieri and RINA to collaborate on a feasibility study for nuclear naval propulsion
The installation of a closed mini-reactor on large ships will be planned




25/07/2023The new European FuelEU Maritime regulation has been definitively approved
It will enter into force on January 1, 2025




25/07/2023DSV reports declining quarterly performance, but expects demand to increase gradually
The logistics company has archived the period April-june with a profit clearly of almost 3,4 billion Danish crowns (- 33.4%)




25/07/2023Kuehne+Nagel, sharp decline in economic performance in the second quarter, but above pre-pandemic levels
In the period April-june of this year the net sales is decreased of -43.0%




24/07/2023New funds to improve logistics efficiency and reduce environmental impact in the port of Vado Ligure
Non-repayable loan of 9.5 million euros from the Ministry of Agriculture




24/07/2023The law firm Morri Rossetti expands its expertise to the infrastructure and transport sector
Entry as managing counsel of the lawyer Giuseppe De Carlo




24/07/2023Russia extends attacks on Ukrainian port infrastructure on the Danube
The target would have been the port of Reni, hit with the use of drones




24/07/2023From MIT over eight million euros for interventions in the port of Genoa
Financed eight projects proposed by the port authority




24/07/2023T&E, sanctions against Russia have not resulted in a reduction in fossil fuel consumption in the EU
Italy was the last European country to diversify supplies




24/07/2023MSC changes the rotation of the Levante Express line
In the Northbound report, the port of Naples will replace that of Gioia Tauro




24/07/2023To June the traffic of the goods in the port of Taranto has grown of +50.2%
In the first six months of 2023 recorded a decrease of -8.2%




24/07/2023NYK installs sails on a bulk carrier in its fleet
The VentoFoil system of the Dutch Econowind will be used




24/07/2023Kim (HMM): 99% of our ships already meet the requirements of the CII Emissions Regulation
Improvement of energy performance also obtained thanks to the reduction of the permanence in port of container ships




24/07/2023The Japanese engineering group Nabtesco buys the Greek DeepSea
The Athens-based company develops artificial intelligence systems for maritime transport




24/07/2023NI Gronda
For Minister Salvini, the Gronda di Genova project is dated




21/07/2023The Amsterdam City Council decides to move the cruise terminal out of the city
A motion opposed by the junta was accepted




21/07/2023In the first five months of the 2023 traffic in the port of Taranto is diminished of -16,8%
In the April-May two-month period, the reduction was -21.4%




21/07/2023The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense warns ships that are headed for Russian ports in the Black Sea
A warning similar to Wednesday's from Moscow




21/07/2023Five-year extension to the EIA decree for the construction of the antemurale of Porto Torres
Two years are foreseen for the realization of the work




21/07/2023The Municipality of La Spezia has activated the procedure to sell its share of CePIM - Interporto di Parma
August 14 is the deadline for submitting declarations of interest




21/07/2023Wärtsilä recorded a significant increase in orders in the second quarter
Growth of +21% of revenues of the segment of naval propulsion systems




21/07/2023Meyer Werft delivers the new luxury cruise ship Silver Nova to Silversea Cruises
First sea trials of the "Carnival Jubilee"




21/07/2023Korea Development Bank and Korea Ocean Business Corporation launch the tender to sell their shares in HMM
The unknown factor of convertible bonds remains




21/07/2023Oceanogate Italia strengthens the fleet of vehicles for railway manoeuvres
Acquired a new shunting locomotive CZ LOKO 741




21/07/2023The UN secretary-general strongly condemned the Russian attacks on port facilities in Odessa and other Ukrainian ports
Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey highlighted the possibility of maintaining the Black Sea Grain Initiative




20/07/2023In the trimester April-june the port of Algeciras has enlivened 1.613.320 container (+1.8%)
The total traffic of the goods is diminished of -1,8%




20/07/2023In the second trimester the traffic of the goods in the port of Rotterdam is dropped of -9.2%
All product sectors are suffering




20/07/2023Approved the new organic plant of the AdSP of the Central Adriatic
The staff will increase from 57 to 86 units




20/07/2023Explora Journeys (MSC) has taken delivery of its first luxury cruise ship
Fincantieri will complete three more in 2024, 2026 and 2027




20/07/2023MSC Cruises announces a -33.5% reduction in CO2 emissions between 2008 and 2022
In absolute terms, emissions increased in line with fleet growth




20/07/2023Discovered a criminal association aimed at VAT evasion for goods arriving at the port of Genoa
Two gang leaders in prison and eight people under house arrest. Preventive seizure of a logistics company




20/07/2023SM Group is poised to acquire control of HMM by investing up to $3.5 billion
Woo Oh-Hyun: We will not participate in the sale if KDB and KOBC convert their bonds into shares




20/07/2023Cargotec recorded excellent quarterly economic performance but a sharp decline in orders
In the period April-june the revenues are increased of +25.2%




20/07/2023In the second trimester the revenues of ABB are grown of +12.6%
The period has been archived with a profit clearly of 928 million (+133.8%)




19/07/2023Russia raises the threat on ships transiting the Black Sea
From tomorrow - announced the Ministry of Defense - they will be considered potential carriers of military loads




19/07/2023Fedespedi, review the Guidelines of the VAT Committee at European level to bring clarity of interpretation
Pitto: trade flows and the competitiveness of our exports and European companies are at risk




19/07/2023Darsena Europa of Livorno, the consolidation of the filling tank is underway
Guerrieri: We hope to have the pronouncement of the EIA Commission by the end of the summer




19/07/2023Awarded the works to complete the docks of the port of Milazzo
The redevelopment of the Messina exhibition center has also been assigned




19/07/2023In the second trimester the traffic of the goods in the port of Barcelona is diminished of the -8,4%
In June a decrease of -7.1% was recorded




19/07/2023Fincantieri and the trade unions have signed the renewal of the agreement on smart working
3,300 workers are affected




19/07/2023In the second trimester the traffic of the container enlivened by COSCO Shipping Ports has grown of +3.2%
In the first half of 2023 the total has been of almost 50,1 million teu (- 0.3%)




19/07/2023Metrocargo Italia signs a partnership agreement with the haulier Denegri
Sharing of offices and lifting equipment and truck services to and from Arquata Scrivia




19/07/2023Ok to the works for the cold ironing in the port of Barcelona and for the expansion of the new container terminal in Cadiz
The works will cost 94 million euros




19/07/2023Step forward for the construction of the new container terminal in the Montesyndial area in Porto Marghera
Approved the preliminary project of the first part of the intervention




18/07/2023The workers of Nuova Compagnia Lavoratori Portuali di Venezia proclaim a week of strike
The document "Guidelines for the call art. 17 l. 84/94" is not considered guarantor of the continuity and sustainability of the work of employees




18/07/2023Fincantieri, launched the bow section of a logistic support unit
Order within an Italian-French program led by OCCAR




18/07/2023Finnlines takes delivery of the first of two hybrid ro-pax ships built in China
They can carry 1,100 passengers and 5,200 linear meters of vehicles




18/07/2023Maersk opens its first warehouse in Croatia
It is located less than 20 kilometers from the port of Rijeka




18/07/2023The ITS Academy "G. Caboto" Foundation plans to strengthen the structures and the training offer
A new headquarters will be built in Gaeta




18/07/2023Panamanian Domínguez Velasco will be the next Secretary General of the IMO
Mandate conferred by the Board for the four-year period 2024-2027




18/07/2023For the first time the staff of the Port Employment Agency of Trieste is tinged with pink
Four women will be trained and initiated into port operations




18/07/2023Christened in Bremen a new container ship from 24.346 teu of MSC
An agreement has been signed on the use of shore-based electricity for the company's container ships in the ports of Hamburg and Bremerhaven




18/07/2023Cargo Compass is equipped with two new logistics platforms in Milan and Bologna
Investments also for the implementation of a program of innovation and digitalization of services




18/07/2023In the first half of the 2023 traffic in the harbour system of Antwerp-Zeebrugge is dropped of -5,5%
Decrease of -6.3% in the second quarter alone




18/07/2023T&E, after 2050 shipping will still be dependent on fossil fuels
Springer: Review the targets immediately after next year's European elections




17/07/2023In the first semester of the 2023 traffic of the container in the port of Valencia it is diminished of the -11,2%
In June the decline was -12.6%




17/07/2023From next month the AIB service of the ONE will call at the Vecon terminal in Venice
Touchdowns will be made every Tuesday




17/07/2023Porto Canale of Cagliari, inaugurated the shipbuilding center of Southern Sardinia
Deiana: we provide operators in the sector with a district of 23 hectares




17/07/2023Russia does not sign the renewal of the grain corridor agreement
Coldiretti, the failure to extend the agreement directly involves Italy where imports of wheat from Ukraine have increased by + 430%




17/07/2023In the second trimester the traffic of the container in the port of Hong Kong has accused a strong decrease of the -21.6%
In June the decrease was -23.7%




17/07/2023The port of Singapore has exceeded for the first time the threshold of ten million containers handled in a quarter
In the first six months of this year the total has been of 19.029.290 teu (+3.4%)
News from the Companies
17/07/2023Interporto Padova, punta all'automazione e alla sostenibilità ambientale anche con il fotovoltaico




14/07/2023Assoporti, well the proposal to establish a single Special Economic Zone for the entire South Italy
Giampieri: appropriate a comparison to better coordinate the need to safeguard port SEZs




14/07/2023Gasparato (UIR): the National Logistics Platform will be realized thanks to the PNRR
Faced with this challenge - it has specified - the interports intend to present themselves as a network




14/07/2023Eighty million from the EIB and CDP at the port of Civitavecchia
They will allow the extension of the breakwater, the carrying out of dredging and the strengthening of rail access as well as the start of construction of the new commercial port of Fiumicino




14/07/2023The port of Long Beach archives a bad first half
In the period April-june are enlivened two million container (- 21.0%)




13/07/2023The EU Commission has proposed further measures to make freight transport more efficient and sustainable
CLECAT, for the proposed EU CountEmissions regulation we welcome the choice to use the methodology established by the ISO 14083 standard




13/07/2023Started in the port of Civitavecchia maintenance interventions dredging
About 170,000 cubic meters of material will be removed




13/07/2023An App has been activated to identify the needs of truck drivers
It was developed by TEA in collaboration with Movyon and Bocconi University




13/07/2023Assiterminal announces battle to counter the increase in concession fees
Ferrari: among the objectives, to favor a clear scenario for companies that invest in ports




13/07/2023To April the traffic of the goods in the port of Naples has grown of +0.1%, to Salerno is dropped of -11.6%
The recovery in the passenger sector continues




13/07/2023The Grimaldi Group draws attention to the issue of competition in ports
Emanuele Grimaldi: It is not normal for an operator to be given the opportunity to have concessions that harm the activities of direct competitors




13/07/2023In June, container traffic in the port of Los Angeles fell by 5.0%
In the second trimester the decrease was -15.8%




12/07/2023Ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado, reduction of concession fees 2020-2021 for companies affected by the effects of Covid
The reduction may take place within the overall maximum limit of 1.1 million euros




12/07/2023Agreements signed to develop container rail traffic between Belarus and China
They are part of the One Belt One Road initiative




12/07/2023Meeting in Naples of the presidents of the Port System Authorities
Addressed the main critical issues of Italian ports




12/07/2023The Getting to Zero Coalition calls for the formation of public-private partnerships to manage the decarbonization of shipping
They are deemed necessary to manage risks and help achieve zero-emission technology maturity before policy measures come into force




12/07/2023ZIM believes that in the second half of 2023 the difficulties of the containerized shipping market will not abate
Annual financial performance is expected to deteriorate compared to previous estimates




12/07/2023More than €13 billion will be needed for the introduction of the DAC in the European rail freight sector
This is foreseen by associations and companies in the sector that ask for funds for investments that they cannot support




12/07/2023In the second trimester the traffic of the goods in the Russian ports is increased of +11.1%
In the first half of 2023 the increase was +10.5%




12/07/2023Marked increase in acts of piracy against ships in the second quarter
Howlett (IMB): The resurgence of reported incidents is worrying




11/07/2023Free wheels, loading and unloading of goods are not the task of the haulier
Franchini: in inviting young people to join the profession, the Register of Road Hauliers describes a surreal "white mill" world




11/07/2023Fedespedi analysis on the performance in 2022 of containerized shipping companies
Drastic change of scenario in the first three months of this year




11/07/2023In May, a new historical record for ship transits through the Suez Canal
The exceptional growth of tanker passages continues




11/07/2023The EU Parliament approved the rules on marine fuels agreed by the trilogue in March
The green light is also given to measures on alternative fuels for road transport




11/07/2023Evergreen orders the construction of 24 container ships of 16,000 teu
Sixteen ships will be built by Samsung Heavy Industries and eight by Nihon Shipyard




11/07/2023Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana will acquire 90% of the capital of Lotras
Di Patrizi (CFI): with this operation, our company consolidates its role as the first independent railway operator in Italy




11/07/2023In May, the traffic of goods in the port of Ravenna felt the effects of the flood
They are enlivened 2,4 million tons of cargos (- 13.7%)




11/07/2023SEA Europe and CESA are satisfied with the attention to technologies reserved by the renewed strategy for reducing emissions from shipping
European shipbuilding organisations are calling for it to be accompanied by financial incentives and economic support measures




11/07/2023Hupac and TPNova from Madrid will operate the intermodal terminal of La Llagosta in Barcelona
Operations will begin in the second quarter of 2025




10/07/2023Brussels approves the joint venture between Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
It will build and operate a new container terminal in the Egyptian port of Sokhna




10/07/2023Anek Lines also rejected the new takeover bid submitted by Iliopoulos
The verdict on the merger with Attica is expected tomorrow




10/07/2023Tomorrow there will be a conference on the decarbonisation of the maritime sector
The event at ENI's Rome headquarters and in live streaming




10/07/2023To June the revenues of Yang Ming and WHL are decreased of -67,9% and -67,7%
In the second quarter of 2023 the declines were -68.0% and -67.4%




10/07/2023Cambiaso Risso forms a joint venture with the German insurance broker Leonhardt & Blumberg
The Italian company further expands its presence in the German market




10/07/2023Belships sells its technical and crew management company to V.Group
The transaction took place on June 30




10/07/2023There would be no obstacles to the delivery of Explora Journeys' first cruise ship
The stone wool panels would have successfully passed the tests for safety certification




10/07/2023In the second trimester the maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore is increased of +10.5%
In the first half of 2023 the growth was +8.0%




10/07/2023For environmental organizations, the IMO's new strategy for decarbonizing shipping has failed
What has been agreed is well below what is needed to ensure global warming is kept below 1.5ºC




07/07/2023WSC and IBIA highlight that there is still much to be done to pave the way for the decarbonization of shipping
Butler: The next two years will be crucial




07/07/2023In June Evergreen's monthly revenues decreased by -63.3%
In the second trimester of 2023 the decline was -61.5%




07/07/2023Bennett (ICS): The IMO's 2040 greenhouse gas reduction target for ships is extremely ambitious
It can only be achieved if the IMO quickly accepts a global tax on GHG emissions from ships in support of a "financing and reward" mechanism, as proposed by the sector




07/07/2023Marina resort, the Revenue Agency has affirmed the applicability of VAT at 10% also for additional services
Serra (Assonat): recognition of the sector as strategic in the national economy




07/07/2023The IMO agrees to a less ambitious revision of the strategy on reducing greenhouse gases from ships than that called for by environmental organisations
Zero emissions are expected by 2050 compared to 2008 levels, with reduction milestones of at least 20% and up to 30% by 2030 and at least 70% with a target of 80% by 2040




07/07/2023Ponant plans to equip itself with a zero-emission cruise ship by 2030
Energy will be supplied by wind, sun and fuel cells




07/07/2023New agreement between Switzerland and Italy to strengthen cross-border rail transport
Bilateral cooperation in the expansion of railway infrastructure is planned by 2035




06/07/2023ESPO, cold ironing requires investments that port authorities can only address if supported with public funding
For the managing body the return on investment that is limited and diluted over time




06/07/2023More pragmatic and consistent guidelines on VAT exemption on the transport of goods exported from the EU are called for
Joint declaration of the European associations of the maritime-port, air and logistics sector




06/07/2023In Grimaldi Euromed the maritime service of territorial continuity between Civitavecchia, Arbatax and Cagliari
The allotment amount is EUR 26.9 million




06/07/2023Mercitalia S&T has acquired a business unit of Terni di Autamarocchi
There will be five weekly movements of the Parma-Giovinazzo freight train built by Ferrotramviaria




06/07/2023In Port Newark, two firefighters who intervened in a fire on the Greater Ivory Coast died
The flames enveloped several cars on board the Grimaldi con-ro




06/07/2023Pietro Vavassori is the new president of Alsea
He will be joined by Vice Presidents Betty Schiavoni and Mario Zini




06/07/2023Experienced autonomous navigation over long distances with a container ship from 15,000 teu
Test carried out by Samsung Heavy Industries on the route between the ports of Geoje and Kaohsiung




05/07/2023Mission in the Persian Gulf of Turkey to search for the new manager of the port of Izmir
It is currently operated by the Turkish railway company TCDD




05/07/2023PSA will acquire 22% of the capital of the new three-modal terminal Duisburg Gateway Terminal
DGT will become operational in the first quarter of 2024




05/07/2023In the second trimester the revenues of the OOCL are decreased of -62.6%
The containerized cargos transported from the fleet are increased of +1.3%




05/07/2023Ignazio Messina & C. acquires Terminal San Giorgio from the Gavio group
The transfer of ownership will not affect current employment levels




05/07/2023For China, the shipping decarbonization targets advocated by developed countries would be too ambitious
According to Beijing, they would represent an obstacle to the recovery of the world economy




04/07/2023PD and Uiltrasporti criticize the suggestions of the AGCM to the government regarding self-handling in ports
Tarlazzi and Odone: the intervention requested by the Antitrust Authority is extremely serious




04/07/2023The European rail sector subscribes to the Berne Declaration and undertakes to increase the modal share of rail
Among the objectives, the increase and improvement of services and the development of digital technologies




04/07/2023D'Alessio (Filt Cgil): instead of dealing with the current rule on self-handling, other issues of ports should be addressed
It is wrong - he underlines - to work for the deregulation of the market




04/07/2023The decline in the financial performance of the COSCO Group continued in the second quarter
Profit warning of Singamas




04/07/2023Free course to become a port and logistics terminal operator
It is organized by the National School of Transport and Logistics




03/07/2023Guterres and Lim urge MEPC 80 participants not to leave London without agreeing on the new strategy to reduce GHG emissions from ships
Highlighted the importance of the session




03/07/2023Interporto Padova celebrated its 50th anniversary
Photovoltaic energy storage system to power the electric cranes of the intermodal terminal




03/07/2023Legora de Feo lists the issues to be addressed during his tenure at the helm of Uniport
Reiterated the negative judgment on the Regulation for the granting of concessions




03/07/2023Assigned the construction works of the new ro-ro terminal of the Port Channel of Cagliari
They will be carried out by RTI consisting of RCM Costruzioni, Fincosit, Società Italiana Dragaggi and Impresa Pellegrini




03/07/2023The U.S. Court of Appeals upholds Stolt-Nielsen and Deltech's responsibility for the fire aboard the MSC Flaminia
It was caused by the explosion of divinylbenzene contained in three containers




03/07/2023The Greek shipowner Iliopoulos relaunches its bid for the acquisition of Anek Lines
Offered 83 million euros for the repayment of creditors




03/07/2023AD Ports has completed the acquisition of the Spanish port group Noatum
In the last 12 months, the turnover of the Iberian group amounted to 1.6 billion euros
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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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