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November 2023




30/11/2023Ok to the transfer of the concession of Terminal Ferry Barcelona to the Grimaldi group
Resolution of the Catalan Port Authority after the green light from the antitrust authority




30/11/2023The IMO Assembly unanimously confirms Velasco's appointment as Secretary-General
The four-year mandate will begin on January 1




30/11/2023The cruise ship Viking Vela has been launched in Ancona
It will be delivered at the end of 2024




30/11/2023Port of La Spezia, the contract for the construction of the new cruise pier has been signed
Two quays of 393 and 339 meters in length are planned




30/11/2023FEPORT, ETA, EMPA and ECASBA urge the EU Commission to assess without delay the negative impact on European ports of the extension of the ETS to shipping
Among the requests, explore the possibility of concluding bilateral agreements with the EU's neighbouring countries




30/11/2023In the third quarter, the index of turnover for transport services showed a negative trend change
There is no cyclical change




30/11/2023In the third quarter, the port of Tanger Med handled more than 2.2 million containers (+13%)
In the first nine months of 2023, the total was 6.1 million TEUs (+9.3%)




30/11/2023d'Amico International Shipping will become part of the FTSE Italia Mid Cap Index
It includes the 60 companies with the largest market capitalization listed on the MTA and MIV markets of the Italian Stock Exchange




29/11/2023Santi Casciano appointed Chief Executive Officer of Vado Gateway and Reefer Terminal
He will take office on 15 December




29/11/2023GPH has acquired Royal Caribbean's shares in cruise terminals in the ports of Barcelona, Malaga, Singapore and Lisbon
The American group has sold 38% of the capital of Barcelona Port Investments to Global Ports Holding




29/11/2023In October, cargo traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +4.2%, while in Savona-Vado it fell by -0.9%
The significant increase in cruise passengers continues




29/11/2023Confitarma, the simplification of the Italian maritime system is urgently needed
Coccia: the rapid and concrete implementation of Legislative Decree no. 673 will be the first step to relaunch the Italian flag




29/11/2023Rixi: agreements signed with 12 freight terminals for over €11 million for the completion of the network
The notice for an additional eight million euros will be published shortly




29/11/2023In Switzerland, the road haulage tax will be increased to finance transalpine rail freight traffic
Inflation increase of +5% in the HVC with effect from 1 January 2025




29/11/2023In October, freight traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.9% percent
The only loads to and from abroad have increased by 9.1% percent. The containers were equal to 23 million teu (+ 2.9%)




29/11/2023Saipem has awarded two offshore contracts worth about 1.9 billion
They are related to activities in Guyana and in Brazil




28/11/2023At the construction site of the Monfalcone of Fincantieri, the launch was held. Mein Schiff Relax
It is the first of two "inTUItion" class cruise ships




28/11/2023At the port of La Spezia, access to LNG-powered merchant ships has been facilitated
The parking of these units is governed by an ordinance of the Harbour Master's Office




28/11/2023Mattioli confirmed as president of the Federation of the Sea
The new board for the three-year period 2024-2027 has been elected




28/11/2023The Maersk Group exits the capital of the Norwegian Höegh Autoliners
The last 20 million shares were sold




28/11/2023The grounding operations of the ferry Lider Prestij have been completed
We will now proceed to the verification of navigation safety standards




28/11/2023France is exploring the possibility of producing its own e-fuels for the decarbonisation of planes and ships
A study by ADEME envisages two scenarios and estimates the resources needed




28/11/2023Another quarter of decline in goods in the ports of the European Union
In the first three months of 2023, with the exception of liquid bulk, all types of cargo decreased




27/11/2023Meyer Turku delivered the Icon of the Seas at Royal Caribbean International
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons and can accommodate up to 5,610 passengers




27/11/2023Liberated the tanker Central Park
The intervention of the Combined Maritime Force TF 151 made the attackers desisting, forced into surrender




27/11/2023A ship seized in the Gulf of Aden and one hit by a drone in the Indian Ocean
Attacks on the oil tanker "Central Park" and the "CMA CGM Symi" container carrier




27/11/2023Gruber Logistics has opened a new branch in France
It is headquartered in Lyon and will focus on providing comprehensive logistics services




27/11/2023Unmanned ferry stranded in Sicily
Due to the breaking of the towing cable the ship "Lider Prestij" has remained in the balmy of the waves




27/11/2023A delegation from Confitarma has been received by the government
Illustrate the needs and expectations, exhausted and not, of the shipowner sector




27/11/2023The shareholders' meetings of the Greek companies Attica and Anek approved the merger of the companies
Almost unanimously voted in favour




24/11/2023The Propeller Club Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara is founded
In the La Spezia association, the number of members who come from the Apuan port is growing




24/11/2023In the third quarter, cargo traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -10.2%
Cruise passengers up +43.0% and ferry passengers up +6.5%




24/11/2023Handover to the top of the Strait Port System Authority
Mega recalled the obstacles he encountered throughout his tenure




24/11/2023The authorization process for the construction of the caissons of the new Genoa breakwater in Vado Ligure has been completed
Initially, five will be built to defend the construction site




24/11/2023The city council approves the Master Plan of the port of Marina di Carrara
The PSA is satisfied with the green light for the new planning tool that has been awaited since 1981




24/11/2023Impala Terminals buys the HES Hartel Tank Terminal in Rotterdam at auction
The construction of the liquid bulk terminal in the Dutch port will be completed thanks to a further investment




24/11/2023Two bids to acquire 58% of the capital of the South Korean company HMM
They were submitted by Harim and Dongwon Industries, while LX International opted out




23/11/2023An Implementing Regulation specifies the terms of operation of shipping companies for the EU ETS
It was published today in the Official Journal of the European Union




23/11/2023FEPORT highlights the risks of loss of competitiveness of EU ports and terminals with the application of the EU ETS to shipping
Bonz: We need to conduct an impact study now and not in two years' time




23/11/2023In the third quarter, the goods in the ports of Naples and Salerno fell -4.0% percent and -1.7% percent
In the first nine months of 2023, pushups were -3.0% percent and -4.4% percent, respectively




23/11/2023Port of Gioia Tauro, the amount of anchorage fees has also been reduced for 2023
€1.5 million has been allocated to the measure deriving from the current expenses of the PSA




23/11/2023Hapag-Lloyd inaugurates a new IT centre in Chennai
It is made in partnership with India's Solverminds




23/11/2023Tunisian OMMP has ordered six tugboats at the Turkish Med Marine shipyard
These are means with a tensile capacity of 60 tons




23/11/2023In the third quarter of 2023, there will be a new cyclical decline in trade in goods from G20 nations
The slowdown continued, especially in East Asia and Europe




23/11/2023Rhenus Overland Italy buys Pesenti Transport & Logistics
The company has a fleet of 25 tractors and 50 between trailers and semitrailers




23/11/2023A step towards establishing a uniform legislative framework for rail freight transport on the Eurasian corridors
In February, with the green light from the UNECE Inland Transport Committee, the Convention on the Contract for International Carriage of Goods can be signed by all states




22/11/2023Rear Admiral Antonio Ranieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Strait
He is maritime director and commander of the port of Catania




22/11/2023ECSA is half satisfied with the EU Parliament's approval of the CO2 standards for trucks
Raptis: Any additional unnecessary incentives will have the effect of taking clean fuel away from shipping




22/11/2023Collaboration between Fincantieri and IIT for robotics applied to operator assistance and safety
The aim is to improve the levels of safety at work and the efficiency of production processes




22/11/2023Conference on changes in port logistics
It will be held on December 1st in Ravenna




22/11/2023The general council of Confitarma unanimously votes Zanetti as the new president-designate
Amoretti: important objectives achieved under Mattioli's presidency




22/11/2023From the cylinder of port reform a company will be born
A Central Spa that would select investments




22/11/2023The new Marebonus is in "Official Gazette"
Rixi : From December 6, the IT platform will be available to access incentives




22/11/2023Meyer Werft increases its presence in the offshore segment
It will carry out steel structures aimed at conversion platforms in the North Sea




22/11/2023Maersk signs off an off-take deal with Chinese Goldwind for large-scale supplies of green methanol
Expected an annual volume of 500mila tons as of 2026




22/11/2023Contract worth 700 million euros to continue the work of the Third Valico
It was subscribed by the Italian Railway Network and Webuild




21/11/2023ECSA, well the green light of the EU Parliament to the draft Net Zero Industry Act
The recognition that sustainable maritime fuels are zero impact technologies-the association noted-represents a significant step forward




21/11/2023The port of Naples is preparing to close 2023 with a record passenger traffic
Annunziata : This year the crucierists will rise to 1.6 million for 448 approx




21/11/2023The European Parliament approved the proposal to reduce the CO2 emissions of trucks
T&E, launched a lifeline to the oil industry by supporting the loophole of biofuels




21/11/2023The Canaries want to have more say in the management of ports and airports in the archipelago
Madrid will be asked to convene a joint Canaries-State Commission on Thursday




21/11/2023At the end of the Opa on HHLA the MSC group holds about 14% of the capital of the terminalist company
With the actions in hand at the city-state administration of Hamburg the total rises to 84, 21%, lower than the 90% threshold that would attract the squeeze out




21/11/2023Traffic fell in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras in October
Last month, shipping containers handled by the two shelves fell by -0.4% percent and -3.0% percent




21/11/2023Agreement between the AdSP of Western Liguria and the State Police for the contrast to cybercrimes
The aim is to increase and perfect the IT security of the institution and the port cluster




21/11/2023In the third quarter, traffic in Swiss ports on the Rhine grew by 22.3% percent
In the first nine months, the increase was 20.0% percent




20/11/2023The title of DIS admitted to negotiations on the OTCQX ® Best Market in the USA
Market segment dedicated to international companies




20/11/2023At the Galata Museum of the Genoa Sea a simulator will allow you to discover the activities of the port
From Thursday the installation will be accessible to the public




20/11/2023Ancip, Assiterminal, Assologistics, Assoports and Uniport are proposing to recognize the usurant work to some sections of port workers
The intent is to facilitate a generational relay




20/11/2023At the port of Gioia Tauro is approachable the largest container ship ever
The Calabrian climbing plans to close 2023 with a record-level container traffic




20/11/2023The UK's antitrust case is likely not to recommend the renewal of the category exemption for liner shipping carriers
The rule will expire on April 25, 2024




20/11/2023Conference of Uniport on the future of Italian portuality
It will be held on December 5 in Rome




20/11/2023Seized in the Red Sea the PCTC Galaxy Leader of Japanese NYK
The action was claimed by the Houthi militias who declared Israeli ships "legitimate targets"




20/11/2023COSCO Shipping Lines communicates to customers the amounts of surcharge for the EU ETS
They will be applied from the next first January




20/11/2023Last month, container traffic in the port of Los Angeles increased by 7.0% percent
In the first ten months of 2023, 7.12 million teu (-16.6%) were handled




20/11/2023Uiltransport, the Port System Authorities must maintain their public legal nature
Tarlazzi and Odone : the port work is recognized as an usurant




20/11/2023Sensitive attenuation of the growth of maritime traffic in the Suez Canal
In the third quarter of this year, 6,523 vessels were transited (+ 4.3%)




17/11/2023Mario Zanetti (Costa Crociere) will be the next president of the Confitarma
Unanimous indication of the Designation Commission




17/11/2023In short the race for the construction of the new maritime station in Ravenna
The project includes the realization of the Dune Park




17/11/2023Hoekstra confirms the position of the EU Commission on the risk that EU ETS mini the competitiveness of European transhipment ports
The European commissioner recalled that the list of "neighbouring container transhipment ports"-which currently includes Tanger Med and Port Said East-will be completed by December 31




17/11/2023Harland & Wolff-Austal agreement for the construction of aluminum shipbuilding units
Among the targets, the construction of patrols for the British bodies of maritime security




17/11/2023Forkliftcenter provides 59 means of handling to the Grimaldi group
In delivery 47 forklift trucks and 12 spintters




17/11/2023Last month, freight traffic in the port of Valencia increased by 7.3% percent
In the first ten months of 2023, a decline of -6.1% percent was recorded




16/11/2023In the port of Gioia Tauro, the quay for tugboats has been inaugurated
Agostinelli : We have been missing for 25 years and have found the ideal logistics accommodation




16/11/2023The ECSA urges the EU not to subtract from shipping the clean fuels indispensable for its decarbonisation
Raptis : The energy transition will require immense quantities of clean and affordable fuels for marine transport




16/11/2023New dam at the port of Genoa, Mayor Bucci appointed as commissioner
Rixi : It will also control the work of the strategic subport tunnel




16/11/2023In the first nine months of 2023 the container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by 2.1% percent
Eventful 2.65 million teu




16/11/2023In the first ten months of 2023 the traffic of goods in the port of Trieste fell by -1.5% percent
At Monfalcone recorded a growth of 11.3% percent




16/11/2023TRAN's OK to the proposal of the EU Commission to update the pollution rules of the sea caused by ships
Marinescu : It is necessary to effectively detect illegal discharges and to set amounts of sanctions that serve as a true deterrent




16/11/2023In October, shipping containers in the port of Long Beach grew by 14.7% percent
In the first ten months of 2023, volumes were down by -17.8% percent




16/11/2023In the third quarter, the ro-ro loads carried by the DFDS fleet were down -5% percent
On the Mediterranean routes traffic was 1.27 million linear metres (-4%)




16/11/2023In the July-September quarter freight traffic in the port of Bremen / Bremerhaven decreased by -2.5% percent
The containers were equal to 1.06 million teu (-6.0%)




15/11/2023German port operators are calling for a stronger port policy
Among the demands, a substantial increase in the equalization fund




15/11/2023In October, container traffic in Singapore grew by +5.9% and in Hong Kong it fell by -10.5%
In the first ten months of 2023, percentage changes of +3.7% and -14.3% respectively were recorded




15/11/2023In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in the Port of Hamburg fell by -5%
Containers are growing again




15/11/2023MSC and the FS railway group will set up a company to create new intermodal terminals
It will be controlled by Mercitalia Logistics (51%) and participated by MEDLOG (49%)




15/11/2023In the third quarter, cargo traffic in the port of Koper fell by -12.3%
In September, a decrease of -29.6% was recorded




15/11/2023Assagents, necessary a permanent table to manage the criticalities determined by the construction sites in Genoa
A centre has been able to monitor the system, Pessina said, according to Pessina




15/11/2023ZIM records a quarterly loss of -2.3 billion determined by the reduction in the value of the container fleet
In the July-September period, revenues fell by -60.6% percent




15/11/2023Umberto Ruggerone confirmed as president of Assologistica
The board of directors has been renewed




15/11/2023In the first nine months of 2023, the value of new orders at Fincantieri grew by 23.0% percent
Revenue up 1.3% percent




15/11/2023In the third quarter, container traffic in the port terminals of the Eurokai network decreased by -4.2% percent
In the first nine months of 2023, the decline was -8.8% percent




14/11/2023CMA CGM has ordered two new ro-pax ships for La Méridionale
They will be taken in delivery in the first quarter of 2027




14/11/2023Irto (PD Calabria) : The EU will support the safeguarding of competitiveness and productivity of the Port of Gioia Tauro
Meeting with the vice president of the European Parliament, Pina Picierno, and European Commissioner Maros Sefcovic




14/11/2023Fincantieri delivered the luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Grandeur to Ancona
She is the third ship built for Regent Seven Seas Cruises




14/11/2023Turkey's Tersan Shipyard buys Norwegian shipyard Havyard Leirvik
The entire property will be sold for NOK 30 million




14/11/2023Turkey's Arkas Line has bought three container ships
Two have a capacity of 1,440 TEUs and one of 1,221 TEUs




14/11/2023In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports increased by +3.5%
In Rijeka, 105 thousand containers were handled (+3.6%)




14/11/2023Container traffic handled by HHLA's port terminals grew in the third quarter
Revenues down -7.7%




14/11/2023In the third quarter, the revenues of container ship charterer Danaos fell by 8%
Operating profit down by -11.8%




13/11/2023Agreement for the upgrading of Fincantieri's shipyard in Ancona
The shipbuilding company will invest €40 million in addition to €40 million in public funds. Renewal of the concession for 40 years




13/11/2023Port of Thessaloniki, new tender for the expansion of Pier 6
Cancelled the previous procedure




13/11/2023In the first half of 2023, cargo traffic in the port of Trieste fell by -7.3%
In Monfalcone, growth of +14.5% was recorded




13/11/2023Historical record for quarterly cruise traffic in Malta
A new summer peak also for passengers of Italian nationality only




13/11/2023On November 22nd in Palermo will be held the conference "We the Mediterranean"
Spotlight on port reform




13/11/2023Evergreen charges a -57.3% percent decline in quarterly revenue
The Taiwanese containerized company has disclosed the values of surcharge for EU ETS




13/11/2023The Interporto della Toscana Centrale plans to quadruple the number of freight trains
The new business plan has been approved




13/11/2023MSC Cruises confirms orders in Chantiers de l'Atlantique for two new "World" class ships
They will be delivered in 2026 and 2027




13/11/2023Agreement to establish a Volkswagen production and logistics hub close to the port of Port Said East
6,100 jobs are expected to be created




13/11/2023In October, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2%
In the first ten months of 2023, growth of +7.8% was recorded




13/11/2023Alarm over the disruptive effects on the Maltese maritime-port industry of the EU ETS for shipping directive
Malta Freeport Terminals and Malta Maritime Forum are looking forward to a dramatic scenario




13/11/2023In the third quarter, Yang Ming's revenues plummeted by -64.0%
After 14 consecutive quarters of growth, the operating result was negative




10/11/2023Greece's NLS has acquired a majority stake in its compatriot FERST Logistics
The company operates in the automotive sector




10/11/2023CMA CGM's quarterly financial performance deteriorated sharply
Slight increase in the number of cargoes transported by the container fleet




10/11/2023In the July-September period, HMM's revenues decreased by -58.4%
Operating profit and net profit declined by -97.1% and -96.4%, respectively




10/11/2023The Turkish Admiral Container Lines arrives in Venice
A new weekly service calls at the Venice Intermodal Terminal in Porto Marghera




10/11/2023In the third quarter, one million more passengers docked at GPH's cruise terminals than pre-pandemic
Traffic handled in Italy, Malta and Tunisia grew by +61.6%




10/11/2023IRU, the EU Commission's proposal on combined transport does not promote this modality system, but harms it
Marian: It is wrong to contrast different modalities and to establish artificial hierarchies between the different modalities




10/11/2023The decline in revenues of Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai continued in October
In the first ten months of 2023, sales declined by -59.0%, -64.9% and -64.5%, respectively




09/11/2023Global Ship Lease records record quarterly revenue
Decline in net profit after 13 quarters of growth




09/11/2023In the July-September period, Finnlines ' revenues fell -12.2% percent
Net profit decreased by -69.1% percent




09/11/2023In the third quarter, traffic in the ports of Montenegro decreased by -22.1% percent
The goods to and from Italy grew by 44.2% percent




09/11/2023UNIPORT fears that the EU does not intend to change the ETS, while Assshipowners collect in Brussels availability to that effect
If this corresponds to the real thing, it is a leap back from the sustainable development goals and does not take away the strategic value of shipping and logistics




09/11/2023Cosulich Brothers sets up an express delivery company in the United Kingdom
Express Global Transport will be headquartered in Felixstowe




09/11/2023In the port of Barcelona, the first direct train service to France has been inaugurated
There is no need to change the locomotive at the border. The train is 750 meters long




09/11/2023Alberto Milotti (UIR) is the new President of Europlatforms
He will be in office for the four-year period 2024-2028




09/11/2023In the third quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by -57.9%, while containers transported by the fleet increased by +4.5%
Habben Jansen: Tightening of the spending reduction program




08/11/2023CLS (TESYA Group) increases its presence in the forklift market
It will take over a new company to which Degrocar will transfer the assets related to traditional Mitsubishi brand trucks




08/11/2023A monitoring campaign shows that emissions and noise in the port of Salerno are below the limits
It is conducted by the University Center for Major Risk Prediction and Prevention in collaboration with ARPAC




08/11/2023In Livorno, an agreement has been reached between the Municipality and the Port Authority to coordinate planning and territorial development
It focuses on port-city interaction areas and last-mile infrastructure links




08/11/2023In the third quarter, cargo traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -9.0%
In September, a decrease of -3.6% was recorded. A decline of -10.5% is expected in October




08/11/2023In the third quarter, container traffic handled by ICTSI's terminals increased by +2.3%
Revenues up +2.9%




08/11/2023The road shuttle service between the port of La Spezia and the hinterland of S. Stefano Magra has been entrusted
It will be carried out by the Ati Consorzio Asterix - Consorzio T.S.L




08/11/2023The Port of Rotterdam will reduce its CO2 emissions by 10% thanks to the Porthos project
The Italian company Bonatti participates in the construction of the system for the storage of carbon dioxide under the North Sea




08/11/2023The negative trend in DHL's financial and operating results continues
In the July-September period, revenues decreased by -19.3%




07/11/2023New proposal from the European Commission to update the rules on combined transport
Among the targets is to reduce the average costs of door-to-door combined transport operations by at least 10% within seven years




07/11/2023Adriafer expects to close 2023 with 10 thousand trains handled
In the last three years, the company's staff has grown from 97 to 128 employees




07/11/2023In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisia's ports decreased by -5.6%
-9.3% reduction in unloading loads and +1.0% increase in loading loads




07/11/2023Albertini (ANAMA): air cargo cannot be separated from the development of Malpensa
A unitary national strategy for the development of air freight transport is necessary




07/11/2023The training courses for the staff of MSC Cruises' ships will start next year
They will be held in Lavagna at the Academy of Tourism




07/11/2023The implementing regulation on ship emissions in view of the inclusion of shipping in the EU ETS has been published
It repeals Implementing Regulation 1927/2016 with effect from 1 January 2016




06/11/2023Agreement between Eni and Saipem for the development of new biorefineries
One of the objectives is the production of sustainable fuel for transport




06/11/2023Tarlazzi (Uiltrasporti): update but not distort Law 84/94 on ports
With regard to the CCNL - he explained - the goal is to get the renewal by 31 December




06/11/2023The U.S. DFC finances the renovation of the Elefsina shipyard
A loan of $125 million was granted




06/11/2023HHLA's governing bodies urge shareholders to accept MSC's offer
Illustrated the commitments on investments and towards the employees of the German terminal operator




06/11/2023Carlo Luzzatto will be the new CEO of RINA
Ugo Salerno will remain in office as Executive Chairman




06/11/2023The UAE-based EDGE buys 52% of Switzerland's ANAVIA
The Näfels-based company designs and manufactures vertical take-off and landing aircraft




06/11/2023In the third quarter, container traffic in New York Harbor decreased by -16.8%
In the first nine months of 2023, the decline was -21.4%




06/11/2023Maersk assures that the expiry of the CBER regulation will not result in changes to scheduled services to and from the EU
The block exemption for containerised shipping companies will expire on 25 April




06/11/2023OMT's strategy aims to accompany shipping on the road to decarbonization
From 1 November, the company will be led by the new managing director Klaus Heim




06/11/2023ONE acquires 20% of the Rotterdam World Gateway container terminal
The acquisition of 51% of the US companies TraPac and Yusen Terminals has been completed




06/11/2023The sale of the Helsinki Shipyard to the Canadian company Davie has been completed
The risks associated with Russian ownership have been removed and in its place there is a solid and reliable Western partner




03/11/2023Assarmatori is satisfied with the call for tenders for the digitalisation of ports
Messina: we hope that the resources will be put on the ground on time




03/11/2023Antonio Cosulich, former president of the Fratelli Cosulich group, has died
He was the second president of the International Bunker Industry Association




03/11/2023Federlogistica is sounding the alarm on the effects of climate change on ports and coasts
Merlo: immediately divert the resources of the PNRR that risk not being used on interventions to strengthen works at sea




03/11/2023Tarlazzi (Uiltrasporti): government should intervene on transport emergencies
Ad hoc amendments in the budget law have been requested




03/11/2023In the third quarter, the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado handled 16.2 million tons of cargo (-3.9%)
In the port of the capital, there was a drop of -3.4% with a -9.1% drop in container loads. Decrease of -5.4% in the port of Savona




03/11/2023In La Spezia the conference "Under the sign of the port"
Organized by the Port Authority, it will be held on 10 November




03/11/2023Cargo Rail Italy (Captrain Italia) will operate railway shunting activities in the border port of Domodossola
The company will employ around 30 people and three shunting locomotives




03/11/2023Current EU rules for reducing CO2 emissions from ships in ports will only reduce them by 24%
Italy, Spain and France are the countries where the largest investments in cold-ironing plants would be needed




03/11/2023Maersk expects a further 3,000 job cuts in the near future
They will be added to the 7,000 since the beginning of the year. Savings of around $600 million are expected in 2024




03/11/2023In the third quarter, revenues from Maersk's containerized ocean freight division fell by -56.2%
The volumes of cargo loaded have started to grow again. Clerc: Difficult times lie ahead




02/11/2023Assiterminal, the call for funds to PSAs for digitization is good
Appreciation also from Spediporto




02/11/2023Bluferries has become part of the FS Group's Logistics Hub
The current level of employment of 145 people has been safeguarded




02/11/2023Since the beginning of the year, the number of trucks transported by the RAlpin Rolling Motorway between Freiburg and Novara has increased by 12%
Operational activity has risen to pre-pandemic levels




02/11/2023In the third quarter, Textainer's revenues decreased by -6.2%
Early next year, ownership of the container rental company will pass to Stonepeak




02/11/2023Nippon Express Group bought Tramo
The Chiasso-based company specializes in the logistics and transport of high-end furniture and furnishing components




02/11/2023Wallenius Wilhelmsen reports a decline in sales and strong earnings growth
The volumes of rolling loads transported by the fleet were stable in the July-September period




02/11/2023La Spezia Port Service obtains the patent for the software that manages the controls of goods
The recognition was announced by the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy




02/11/2023Africa Finance Corporation sells a 35% stake in Atlantic Terminal Services to Yilport
ATS holds the concession for the expansion of the port of Takoradi, the management of which has been conferred on Yilport and IbisTek




02/11/2023Both tubes of the Gotthard Base Tunnel will only be fully accessible from September 2024
Repair work is taking longer than expected




02/11/2023In Spain, drug trafficking carried out with the use of frogmen has been stopped
Near the coast, the traffickers jumped into the sea with a load of cocaine




02/11/2023Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Closes Third Quarter with Record Revenues
In the July-September period, 751 thousand passengers boarded, with a growth of +1.9% compared to the same quarter of the pre-pandemic year of 2019




02/11/2023In 2024, investments of €125 million are planned in port infrastructure in the ports of the Central Adriatic
The provisional budget has been approved. Funds for the design of the peninsula in the port of Ancona




02/11/2023Port Authority of Western Liguria, expenses of €309.2 million are expected in 2024
Expected revenue is €182.4 million




02/11/2023Mariella Amoretti is pro-tempore president of Confitarma
Mattioli reminded the members of the need to safeguard the pluralism that has always characterized the life of the Confederation




02/11/2023In the third quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait grew by +10.8%
In the first nine months of 2023, transits increased by +12.6%
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow
Brussels
Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Miami
In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%
DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker
Hedehouse
In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance
Hamburg
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
Singapore
In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
Shanghai
The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)
In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)
OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships
Hong Kong
Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Beijing
In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)
Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port
Messina
Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria
UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)
Atlanta
Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics
Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched
Shanghai
It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026
Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control
Rome
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Transaction valued at $440 million
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Shanghai
They distort fair competition - the Shanghai group denounces - and hinder the normal functioning of shipping
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025
Bonn
Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium
Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert
Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect
In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)
Vienna
31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Cagliari
Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina
Messina
It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people
Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea
Taranto
424.8 million port works completed in the last decade
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
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Arrival ports by:
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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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