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August 2023




31/08/2023In Ravenna a conference on the development of the port and logistics
It will be held on September 11




31/08/2023The modernization of Crystal's second cruise ship has been completed in Trieste
The first was returned last month by Fincantieri




31/08/2023In the second trimester the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia is dropped of -20.7%
Increase in half-yearly volumes handled by Fiumicino and Gaeta airports




31/08/2023Concern of Assologistica for obstacles to the traffic of goods at the Alpine passes
Ruggerone: We have asked for an urgent meeting with ministers Salvini and Urso




31/08/2023Signed the contract that assigns to SCCT the second container terminal of the port of East Port Said
It will become operational in 2025 and will have a traffic capacity of two million teu




31/08/2023Tender for the design and installation of cold ironing systems in the port of Livorno
The call is worth 52.1 million euros




31/08/2023In the first three months of this year, after seven quarters of growth, freight carried by trains in Italy decreased
The rail traffic has been of 25,16 million tons (- 2.5%)




30/08/2023Privatize ports? Meloni: we don't even talk about it. The League joins
It is not, they say, "an election campaign issue"




30/08/2023Ok to the project to increase the traffic capacity of the container of Westports from 14 to 28 million teu
Eight more container terminals will be built in Port Klang Port




30/08/2023Hapag-Lloyd removed from the list of candidates to acquire HMM
The list of selected bidders should be made official in the next few hours




30/08/2023In the second trimester the revenues of the Chinese COSCO Shipping Holdings are diminished of -57,7%
In the period the fleet of portacontainer of the group has transported beyond 5,9 million teu (- 5.8%), of which 4,1 million teu on the ships of COSCO Shipping Lines (- 8.7%)




29/08/2023In the first half of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the port of Livorno is diminished of -3,2%
In Piombino an increase of +4.3% was recorded




29/08/2023Joint venture DP World-Evyap to develop port projects in Turkey
It will be 58% and 42% respectively




29/08/2023In the trimester April-june the Chinese CIMC has recorded a decrease of -38,4% of the sale of container
In the first half of 2023 the turnover generated by the marketing of the containers has decreased by -40.0%




29/08/2023In the second trimester the revenues of COSCO Shipping Ports are diminished of -3.8%
In the first half of 2023 the decline was -2.2%




29/08/2023Marcura buys ShipServ
The London-based company operates an online platform for the shipping sector




29/08/2023In the first seven months of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the Spanish ports is diminished of -4,0%
In July a decrease of -5.0% was recorded




28/08/2023In the first half of 2023 the extra-EU goods enlivened from the European ports are diminished of -6,6%
The Italian ports have totaled 97,5 million tons (- 8.0%)




28/08/2023The revenues of the Chinese logistics group Sinotrans were stable in the second quarter
The volumes of shipments handled by air are recovering




28/08/2023Last month the traffic of the goods in the Chinese marine ports has increased of +5.3%
The container has been pairs to 23,7 million teu (+1.8%)




28/08/2023In the second quarter, the strong growth of freight traffic in Albanian ports continued
The flow of passengers is also increasing




28/08/2023Declining demand for new dry cargo containers weighs on Singamas' accounts
The company's container sales more than halved in the first half




28/08/2023Record container handling in the port of Gioia Tauro
Over the weekend a total of 17,008 teu were processed on the "MSC Nicola Mastro"




28/08/2023Medlog (MSC group) will build a dry port in Egypt
An investment of 100 million dollars is planned




25/08/2023A new attempt to sell 54.77% of the Croatian shipyard Uljanik failed
The starting price of the auction was 13.82 million euros




25/08/2023South Korean maritime industry rejects the sale of HMM to Hapag-Lloyd
The fear is that together with the company will be sold vital information and know-how for the nation




24/08/2023In the first half of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the port of Marseille it is diminished of the -8%
Increase of +4% in the second quarter alone




24/08/2023The WTO warns that a sustained recovery in trade is unlikely to be in the near future
Positive impetus is provided by demand for automotive products




24/08/2023Ignazio Messina has taken delivery of the first full container of the fleet
She will be joined next month by a second sister ship




24/08/2023To July the traffic of the goods in the port of Genoa is dropped of -1.3% while to Savona-Vado it has grown of +3.7%
In the first seven months of 2023 percentage changes of -4.8% and -1.3% respectively were recorded




24/08/2023G20, cyclical decline in the value of trade in goods in the second quarter
Trade in services also slowed down sharply




24/08/2023Tarlazzi (Uilt): no to the privatization of ports, on which we are ready to fight
The state-owned area and the regulation system - he underlined - must maintain a publicistic approach




24/08/2023Tajani proposes to privatize ports? He must have sunstroke
This is stated by the Filt Cgil underlining that selling off the ports to make cash is disconcerting




24/08/2023To July the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles has accused a remarkable decrease of the -26.8%
In the first seven months of 2023 the decrease was -24.1%




23/08/2023Dachser acquires the majority of Fercam's logistics and distribution activities
The joint venture Dachser & FERCAM Italia Srl has been established, with 80% and 20% owned respectively




23/08/2023Also in the port of Hamburg the trend of decrease in freight traffic continues
In the period April-june of this year the German port of call has enlivened 30,1 million tons of cargos (- 2%)




23/08/2023A collision between two ships stopped maritime traffic in the Suez Canal for a few hours
The accident did not cause significant damage to the product tanker and LNG unit




22/08/2023MPC Container Ships performs well despite the deterioration of the container market
In the period April-june the revenues are increased of +28.1%




22/08/2023The very negative trend of traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven continued in the second quarter
Handled 14.5 million tons of cargo. To go back to a lower volume you have to go back to 2005




21/08/2023Proposals to increase rail capacity following the accident in the Gotthard Base Tunnel
The measures are suggested by Swiss and German business associations




21/08/2023CEVA Logistics acquires Indian logistics group Stellar Value Chain Solutions
The Mumbai-based company has almost eight thousand employees




21/08/2023PSA BDP has opened its own subsidiary in Romania
It is headquartered in Bucharest




21/08/2023To July the traffic of the goods in the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona has recorded decreases of -0,8% and -15,1%
In the first seven months of 2023 the decreases were respectively -3.4% and -11.1%




21/08/2023The bulk Pyxis Ocean begins navigation after the installation of two large sails
An average saving of up to 30% of fuel is expected




21/08/2023Hapag-Lloyd made a bid to acquire HMM
The South Koreans Dongwon, LX and Harim also participated in the race, while the SM gave up




21/08/2023NYK acquires 25% of the PICT car terminal at the Indonesian port of Patimban
It has an annual capacity of 220,000 vehicles, which will rise to 600,000 in 2025




21/08/2023In the first six months of the 2023 revenues of the OOIL are diminished of the -58,9%
The profit clearly is piled to 1,13 billion dollars (- 80.1%)




18/08/2023Fire near the Russian port of Novorossiysk
The flames in a container depot of Ruscon, which in recent days has inaugurated a terminal in Orlivka




18/08/2023In the trimester April-june the revenues of Global Ports Holding are increased of +17%
The crocieristico traffic in the terminals of the group has been of 3,1 million passengers (+76%)




18/08/2023AD Ports will participate in the construction of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Kuryk, on the Caspian Sea
The initiative is part of the project for the creation of a corridor for the export of Kazakh cereals through Iranian ports




18/08/2023Qatari QTerminals will acquire a majority stake in the Dutch Kramer Group
The Kramer family's activities are focused on container logistics in the Port of Rotterdam




18/08/2023Anti-drug operation in the port of Gioia Tauro
About 150 kilos of pure cocaine seized




17/08/2023For sale the entire fleet of reefer containers of the American Tiger Cool Express
These are more than 725 boxes of 53' produced by CIMC




17/08/2023Hapag-Lloyd would be interested in acquiring South Korea's HMM
The Hamburg-based company cooperates with the Asian company within the framework of THE Alliance




17/08/2023In the second trimester the traffic of the container in the terminals of DP World has grown of +0.5%
The revenues of the first semester 2023 have turned out in increase of +0.9%




17/08/2023In the period April-june the revenues of Eimskip are decreased of -26.0%
Significant reduction in operating costs




17/08/2023Ok to the establishment of the New ICOM in the spaces of the SEZ and ZFD of the Port Channel of Cagliari
The employment of at least 500 people is already expected in the first phase




16/08/2023In the period April-june the traffic of the container enlivened by HHLA is dropped of -10.3%
In the first half of 2023 the decrease was -14.6%




16/08/2023Wallenius Wilhelmsen has ordered four 9,350 ceu car carriers
The order at Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) includes options for an additional eight units




16/08/2023ZIM has closed the second trimester with a net loss of -212,7 million dollars
Revenues decreased by -61.8%. Slight increase in containerized cargoes transported by the fleet




16/08/2023In the second trimester the traffic in the port of Koper is diminished of -5,5%
Growth of containers and rolling stock. Decrease in other loads




16/08/2023Decline in DFDS' quarterly financial performance
In the period April-june revenues are decreased by -3,2%




16/08/2023Last month the traffic of the container in the port of Long Beach is diminished of the -26,4%
No improvement is expected in the near term




16/08/2023Evergreen bought 20% of the Euromax Terminal Rotterdam container terminal
Investment of 72.5 million euros




16/08/2023To July the traffic of the container in the port of Hong Kong is diminished of the -17.9%
In the first seven months of this year the decrease was -15.8%




16/08/2023In the port of La Spezia the sharp contraction of dry goods continues while liquid ones grow
In the first six months of the 2023 traffic in the port of Marina di Carrara is dropped of -11,4%




14/08/2023To July the traffic in the port of Singapore has grown of +0.2%
In the first seven months of 2023 an increase of +0.7% has been recorded




14/08/2023Private equity firm Endless bought logistics company ASCO
Headquartered in Aberdeen, it has more than 1,500 employees




14/08/2023IUMI, the maritime transport of electric vehicles presents no more risks than embarking vehicles with combustion engines
The association has highlighted that the installation of fixed fire-fighting systems is the most effective measure against flames




14/08/2023The ICTSI terminalista group records record quarterly revenues
In the second trimester of the 2023 harbour terminals they have enlivened 3,2 million teu (+8.7%)




14/08/2023In the port of Kaohsiung the seventh container terminal of the port of call was inaugurated
Made by TIPC and Evergreen, I will be able to accommodate up to four container ships of 24,000 teu at the same time




14/08/2023Last month the traffic of the goods in the port of Taranto has grown of +12.4%
In the first seven months of 2023 recorded a decrease of -5.5%




14/08/2023Further attenuation of the growth of cargo traffic in Russian ports
In July recorded an increase of +2.1% slowed down by the decrease of -1.0% of exports




11/08/2023Evergreen and Yang Ming also closed the second quarter with a marked deterioration in financial performance
The second company ended the period at a loss after 11 quarters of profits




11/08/2023Soon the conference of services for the new cruise terminal of the port of Reggio Calabria
Cost of the work about 5.5 million euros




11/08/2023Green light from the Ministry of Economy and Finance to the final text on the Ferrobonus
Rixi: Accelerates resource release for 2023-2026




11/08/2023In the second trimester the traffic of the goods in the ports of Croatia is diminished of the -13,4%
Decrease of -18.4% of landings; increase of +5.4% of cargos at boarding




11/08/2023Collision between the ferry Sherden della Tirrenia and a fishing boat
A sailor of the fishing boat is missing




11/08/2023Identified a load of 50 kilos of cocaine in the port of Livorno
It would have brought organized crime more than 35 million euros




11/08/2023The revenues of Wan Hai Lines of the second trimester are decreased of -67,4%
Recorded a net loss of -2,34 billion Taiwanese dollars




10/08/2023Di Caterina (ALIS): the MIT-MEF decree on the new Marebonus regulation is good
We are confident - he specified - that the government will find the solution for the resources still not disbursed for 2022




10/08/2023Global Ports Holding will handle cruise traffic in Caribbean Saint Lucia
Signed a concession contract for a period of 30 years




10/08/2023In the trimester April-june the traffic in the port of Ravenna is diminished of -3,6%
According to preliminary data, in July 2023 the decline was more than -12%




10/08/2023HMM closed the second trimester with revenues down by -57.7%
The containerized cargos transported from the fleet are increased of +7%




10/08/2023In the second trimester the traffic of the goods in the Montenegrin ports is dropped of -27.9%
In the first half of 2023 the decrease was -21.6%




10/08/2023Rasmussen (Bimco): The world's container fleet is heading for oversupply
This comes at a time when economic growth in many key regions is declining




10/08/2023In the period April-june the revenues of the Hapag-Lloyd are diminished of the -50.9%
Net profit in bending of -77.6%. The containerized cargos transported from the fleet are dropped of -2.0%




09/08/2023In the second trimester the traffic of the goods in the port of Venice is diminished of -3,5%
In the first six months of 2023 the decline was -4.7%




09/08/2023Second quarter very negative for freight traffic enlivened from the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Without taking into account the 2020 data characterized by the effects of the pandemic, it is necessary to go back to 2013 to find a lower volume of cargo passed in the port of call of the Ligurian capital




09/08/2023The port of Livorno loses a fish that the port of La Spezia is convinced has taken the bait to its hook
The Labronico port emphasizes that its potential remains intact despite the renunciation of MSC, shipowning cetacean that in Liguria are convinced of having definitively pulled ashore




09/08/2023Agreement between Axpo and Gas and Heat and San Giorgio del Porto for an LNG bettolina
The ship will be employed in Naples in ship-to-ship and ship-to-truck supplies




09/08/2023In July the turnover of Yang Ming is dropped of -68,8%
In the first seven months of the 2023 revenues are piled to 83,46 billion taiwanese dollars (- 67.0%)




09/08/2023MSC orders ten new 10,000 teu dual-fuel LNG container ships
MSC orders ten new 10,000 teu dual-fuel LNG container ships




08/08/2023Road transport welcomes the exemption from the payment of the contribution to ART
Morelli (ANITA): the Authority has never exercised any kind of regulation of the sector




08/08/2023In the second trimester the goods enlivened by the combined transport in Europe are dropped of -14.4%
Schultze (UIRR): measures needed to support the sector




08/08/2023In the first six months of this year the traffic in the Swiss ports on the Rhine has grown of +19.1%
The increase is entirely attributable to the increase in imports of mineral oils




08/08/2023The Panamanian Shipowners' Association has joined the ICS
The Central American organization was founded in 2020




08/08/2023In July Evergreen's revenues are decreased by -62.7%
In the first seven months of 2023 the decrease was -61.4%




08/08/2023Waiting in Genoa the first container ship from 24,000 teu to land in the port of call of the Ligurian capital
Between Friday and Saturday it will touch the PSA Genova Pra' terminal




08/08/2023Slight decline in six-monthly freight traffic in Moroccan ports
The container has been pairs to 4,8 million teu (+6.9%)




08/08/2023Mitsui & Co. sells Mitsui Rail Capital Europe to Beacon Rail
The Dutch company has a fleet of 222 electric locomotives




08/08/202392 kilos of cocaine seized in the port of Vado Ligure
A few days ago, a shipment of 62 kilos of narcotic drug was blocked




07/08/2023Explosion in the grain silos of the Turkish port of Derince
The accident resulted in the injury of 12 people




07/08/2023Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues fell slightly
The company seeks clarification from the Board of Directors of the subsidiary Eagle Bulk on the repurchase of the stake in Oaktree Capital




07/08/2023Carbox (Tarros Group) opens an office in Egypt
It is based in Alexandria, Egypt




07/08/2023Half-year turnover up +14% for Bureau Veritas Italia
New hires equal to over 10% of the workforce




07/08/2023Financing to Permare to build a shipyard in the Navicelli canal
It was provided by UniCredit with the assistance of SACE's SupportItalia Guarantee




07/08/2023Integration of the activities of ADVANT Nctm and Studio Legale Berlingieri in the field of maritime law
Strengthening mutual expertise in this area




07/08/2023Damen is ready to leave the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
The Dutch company complains of non-compliance by the public partner and the change in the legal framework brought about by a new law




07/08/2023A tugboat sank in the Suez Canal after a collision with a VLGC
One of the seven crew members died




04/08/2023Fondo Italiano d'Investimento will acquire up to 33% of RINA's share capital
It prepares a capital injection of up to 180 million euros in the form of equity




04/08/2023The Greek Antitrut approves the proposed merger by incorporation of Anek into Attica Holdings
The approval of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission is awaited




04/08/2023In the second quarter of 2023, the Suez Canal was crossed by a record number of ships
The increase in tanker transits continues to be sustained. Revenues generated by maritime traffic are also growing strongly




04/08/2023In the second trimester the revenues of the Maersk group are decreased of -40%
In the single segment of the container the decrease has been of the -51.7%. -17.2% reduction in operating costs




04/08/2023Assiterminal presents to the Regional Administrative Court its reasons against the increase in concession fees
Ferrari: parliamentary times contrast with the times, the context and the needs of terminalist companies




03/08/2023Fincantieri has delivered the new Norwegian Viva cruise ship to Norwegian Cruise Line
Agreement between the navalmeccanico group and C.A.B.I. Cattaneo




03/08/2023In the first six months of the 2023 traffic of the goods in the port of Palermo has grown of +11.2%
Increase in all cargo volumes




03/08/2023In the second trimester the revenues of Global Ship Lease are increased of +4.9%
The company owns a fleet of 68 container ships




03/08/2023Sanilog presents a multilingual video to discover the supplementary health fund
Lazzeri: about a third of our members were born outside Italy




03/08/2023Filt Cgil expresses concern about the contents of the National Plan of the Sea
Missing - explains the union - interventions to improve the quality of maritime and harbour work worries the adaptation of the legal nature of the AdSP




03/08/2023In the second quarter, China's seaports, with almost 2.8 billion tons of goods handled, set a new historical record
New peak maximum traffic of the container with 69,4 million teu (+5.4%)




03/08/2023MSC acquires a majority stake in AlisCargo Airlines
The goal is to obtain the entire share capital at the beginning of 2024




03/08/2023Falteri (Federlogistica): the digitalization of logistics is a failure
The interoperability of computer systems - he denounces - remains a utopia




03/08/2023Bridge or no bridge, the AdSP of the Strait proceeds with the strengthening to Villa San Giovanni of the port infrastructures for the ferrying
Estimated cost, 70 million euros




03/08/2023In July, exports of cereals from Ukraine fell by a third
On July 17, Russia decided not to renew the Black Sea Grain Initiative




03/08/2023Passenger arrivals in Sardinian ports and airports are growing
In the first seven months of 2023 in the harbour ports of call a rise of +7.2% on the previous year and +7.4% also on the pre-Covid year of 2019 has been recorded




02/08/2023Adopted the Port Master Plan of the port of Marina di Carrara
Summary: the current port is no longer adapted to the new needs of the territory




02/08/2023ALIS, well the revocation of the trucking strike in Sicily
Di Caterina: the approval of the new Marebonus Regulation we are sure will arrive soon




02/08/2023Augusta Due, finalized agreements with financial creditors
The new 2023-2026 plan has been approved




02/08/2023Merger of the German subsidiary of ALPI with red\line logistics service
The company name Alpi Germany GmbH will be retained




02/08/2023Meyer Werft took over the management of the Wismar shipyard
A cruise ship for Disney is being built at the plant




02/08/2023In the United Kingdom, the European regulation on port services will be repealed
Ballantyne (BPA): This is great news for the UK shipping industry and a Brexit dividend




02/08/2023Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean close a record second quarter confirming the completion of the post-Covid recovery
The increase in the number of passengers embarked on ships is also remarkable




01/08/2023Hapag-Lloyd completes the acquisition of SAAM's port terminals
The transaction was closed today




01/08/2023Triton closes the second quarter with a decrease of -8.3% of turnover
In the first half of 2023 the decrease was -6.5%




01/08/2023Orizzonte Sistemi Navali, contract for the new OPVs of the Italian Navy
Contract for the mid-life modernization of the "Horizon" class frigates




01/08/2023Rail Cargo Group optimizes its logistics services offer in Italy
Merger of the companies that manage the logistics centers in Desio and San Stino di Livenza




01/08/2023In the second trimester DHL revenues fell by -16.4%
The decrease in turnover from air and sea freight forwards was particularly substantial




01/08/2023In the second trimester the revenues of the charterer of container Textainer are diminished of -5.4%
The profit clearly is dropped of -32,6%




01/08/2023PSA Italy publishes its 2022 Sustainability Report
Last year employment grew by +2.2%




01/08/2023Guerrieri: concern about MSC's renunciation of the acquisition of Terminal Darsena Toscana
I hope - he said - that the decision represents only a pause for reflection




01/08/2023South Korea's KSOE will become the largest shareholder of compatriot STX Heavy Industries
The company manufactures marine engines and equipment for the marine industry




01/08/2023Maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait grew strongly in the second quarter
Geopolitical tensions and the Russia-Ukraine conflict do not reduce the flow of ships




01/08/2023Musumeci: Italy has its own "National Plan of the Sea"
Mattioli (Confitarma): it is an important piece along the way




01/08/2023CSM Italia-Gate (MSC group) renounces the acquisition of Terminal Darsena Toscana
Formal communication to the Italian Competition Authority




01/08/2023T. Mariotti delivered the Seabourn Pursuit to Seabourn
Ceremony of laying the keel of the first military order acquired by the Genoese company
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From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban
Durban
Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs
The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.
Haifa
Shareholders are urged not to vote for the three Board candidates proposed by shareholders Mor Gemel & Pension, Reading Capital and Sparta 24.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
Bremen
Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
Beijing
Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan
Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%
Cairo
Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.
HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu
Seongnam
An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Moscow/St. Petersburg
The governor of the Murmansk region highlighted this during a meeting with Putin
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.
Genoa
Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti
Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics
Rome
Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations
The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.
Rome
Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"
The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.
Trieste
It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.
Olten
RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail
Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel
Milan
With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean
Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.
Dubai
Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada
Miami/Cancun
Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
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Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
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
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
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PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
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