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December 2023




29/12/2023The Mc-Kinney Møller family sells Maersk Broker to the company's executives and employees
The new company name will be MB Shipbrokers




29/12/2023Shipping, the situation of health controls in the port of Genoa is absurd
Botta: The Ministry of Health, despite knowing the critical elements in detail, has not been able to provide solutions




29/12/2023New attacks on ships transiting the southern Red Sea
A drone and an anti-ship missile were shot down by the destroyer "USS Mason"




29/12/2023The Port of Koper will close 2023 with record vehicle traffic
Monthly all-time high in November




29/12/2023The EBRD finances the expansion of the Turkish port of Borusan (Gemlik)
Loan of $33.2 million to Borusan Lojistik




29/12/2023Rixi: extension of measures in favour of port workers
The operations of the agencies in Gioia Tauro and Taranto have been extended and aid for businesses and employment has been confirmed




28/12/2023Fincantieri, financing for the construction of Mein Schiff Relax
Agreement with Intesa Sanpaolo and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti




28/12/2023New logistics area in Medlog near the port of Dammam
It will have an annual capacity of 300,000 containers




28/12/2023Entrusted with the recovery and re-functionalization of the Manfredonia High Seabed Basin
Agreement between the Port Authority of the Southern Adriatic and Sogesid




28/12/2023In Croatia, intermodal transport is increasing the use of rail compared to road
Last year, 139,000 containers were handled by trains (+13.2%) and 25,000 by trucks (-41.3%)




28/12/2023MSC Group's Africa Global Logistics will operate the port of São Tomé
The airport serves a community of over 250,000 people




27/12/2023AD Ports signs the contract for the construction and management of the multipurpose terminal of the Egyptian port of Safaga
It will become operational in 2025




27/12/2023Mercitalia Rail - SCCT agreement for the transport of empty reefers from the port of Taranto to the Tuscan Interport
A spot service will be activated for 24 containers per trip




27/12/2023The Spanish government authorizes the 50:50 joint venture between the Barcelona Port Authority and Adif
It will manage the CGFB railway hub and the intermodal and logistics terminal of La Llagosta for 50 years




27/12/2023Moby has taken over the Moby Legacy
The new ferry will be used on the Livorno-Olbia route




27/12/2023Fincantieri formalizes the agreement for the acquisition of Remazel Engineering
The transaction will be completed in the first quarter of 2024




27/12/2023The large number of missiles against ships in the Red Sea continues
The container carrier "MSC United VIII" was hit. Naval forces shoot down numerous rockets




27/12/2023The Dutch Inland Terminals Group is expanding its network of intermodal terminals
Acquisition of Combi Terminal Twente




22/12/2023At the beginning of spring, La Méridionale will inaugurate a ferry service between the ports of Toulon and Île-Rousse
In high season it will also touch an Italian port




22/12/2023T. Mariotti consolidates its entry into the Defence segment with a new order
The shipyard will build two auxiliary units of the MTC/MTF type




22/12/2023In November, cargo traffic in the port of Genoa increased by +7.8%, while in Savona-Vado it fell by -7.1%
Cruise passengers up +36.1% and +33.6% respectively




22/12/2023Awarded the €51.8 million contract for the electrification of the docks of Sardinian ports
A further €40 million will have to be spent to connect the cold ironing plants to the national electricity system




22/12/2023Assoporti analyses the EU ruling on the taxation of ports before deciding on a possible appeal
Giampieri: We immediately brought together the PSAs and the lawyers he represented in court




22/12/2023The concession of the Santos container terminal operated by Maersk and MSC has been extended for 20 years
An additional minimum investment of $390 million is planned




22/12/2023The ATF has been approved to deepen the entire channel of the port of Gioia Tauro at -18 meters
Over 1,800 meters will be brought from -16 to -18 meters




22/12/2023The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Western Liguria approves the new regulation on concessions
It aligns the provisions with Ministerial Decree No. 202 of 28 December 2022




21/12/2023Associations in the shipping and logistics sector are calling for an end to the disruption of the customs telematics system
The efforts made by the Customs Agency - they underlined - will only be effective if implemented quickly




21/12/2023Carnival closes the September-November quarter in the red but with record revenues for the period
The growth in the number of passengers embarked continues




21/12/2023Fincantieri-WSense agreement to collaborate in the Underwater Internet of Things sector
Folgiero: the goal is to serve as a guide for the technological development of this new geopolitical domain




21/12/2023Wilhelmsen and MPC Capital buy ship management company Zeaborn
The Hamburg-based company operates a fleet of around 100 vessels




21/12/2023Vard (Fincantieri Group) will build a third cable-laying vessel for Prysmian Group
It will be completed at the end of 2026




21/12/2023Federagenti denounces that Italy is excluded from the shipping decarbonization corridors
Saints: in the list of 20 international corridors, only one transits the Mediterranean, touching the Italian coasts




21/12/2023$455 million in funding for the construction of the Damietta Alliance Container Terminal
It has been granted by AIIB, BERS, IFC, DEG and Proparco




21/12/2023Move Intermodal acquires Van Dijk Logistics, specialized in transport between Italy and the Netherlands
The company has a fleet of 22 trucks




20/12/2023Grimaldi has taken delivery of the ro-ro multipurpose Great Tema
It is the third of six new "G5" class units




20/12/2023In the third quarter, cargo traffic in the port of Venice fell by -2.8%
Cruise passengers up +84.9%




20/12/2023The Attica Group relies on the Onex shipyards for the maintenance, modernization and construction of the ships in the fleet
Ten-year agreement




20/12/2023In November, cargo traffic in the port of Algeciras grew by +13.7%
Containers amounted to 417 thousand TEUs (+8.4%)




20/12/2023Assarmatori, the sending of an Italian frigate to the Red Sea is a good thing
Ignazio Messina & C. has taken delivery of the container ship "Jolly Rosa"




20/12/2023New ro-ro service between the ports of Rades and Cagliari of the Maersk group
In January, it will be extended to Algeria




20/12/2023The General Court of the EU confirms the economic nature of the activities carried out by the Italian Port System Authorities
The decision of the European Commission is annulled only in so far as it qualifies the issuance of authorisations for port operations as an economic activity




20/12/2023The contract for the quaying and functional recovery of the Capo Bianco landfill, in the port of Brindisi, has been signed
The amount of the works is €65 million, of which €30 million is financed through the PNC to the PNRR




20/12/2023The FedEx Group's revenue decline eases further
Net income of $900 million (+14.2%) was recorded in the September-November quarter




20/12/2023Germany's DB announces the start of the sale process of its logistics subsidiary DB Schenker
The company has 76,600 employees in 130 countries




19/12/2023Amendments to the regulations on mooring services
Regulation approved by the Council of Ministers




19/12/2023Intercargo condemns attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea
The announcement of the "Prosperity Guardian" operation was welcomed




19/12/2023Assoporti is concerned about the effects of attacks on ships in the Red Sea on traffic
Giampieri: a serious damage to Italian ports




19/12/2023Confitarma calls for funds for "green" ships to be extended to units built in non-EU shipyards
The geographical constraint - the Confederation pointed out - excludes a large part of the fleet operated by Italian companies




19/12/2023The Management Committee of the Port Authority approves the Genoa subport tunnel project
Any charges and claims for compensation by concessionaires will be borne by Autostrade per l'Italia




19/12/2023Sweden's Stena Line will operate the English port of Heysham
77-year contract with Peel Ports




19/12/2023In the third quarter of 2023, cargo traffic in French ports decreased by -6.2%
In Marseille, the decline was -11.4%




19/12/2023The second phase of Maersk's second container terminal in Tanger Med has been completed
Added an additional one million TEUs to the capacity of 4.2 million containers




19/12/2023The update of the strategy for the European TEN-T network promotes intermodality
Transport infrastructure projects with Russia and Belarus are expected to be cut and those with Ukraine and Moldova are to be strengthened




19/12/2023The Pan Ocean-JKL consortium selected as the preferred bidder to acquire control of HMM
The sale is expected to be completed in the first half of next year




18/12/2023The sale of 67% of the Heraklion Port Authority to the Grimaldi Group has been formalised
Emanuele Grimaldi: We have an ambitious investment program for the development of new commercial flows of passengers and goods ranging from cruises to the transport of new vehicles




18/12/2023In November, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +18.7%
The overall volume of goods increased by +19.3%




18/12/2023Santi (Federagenti): the exit from the Silk Road is good, but beware of the repercussions on the logistics network
For a country like Italy - he stressed - it is essential to control and not suffer the logistics chain




18/12/2023Maritime industry associations and unions are calling for international action to stop attacks on ships in the Red Sea
BIMCO urges the use of military force when necessary




18/12/2023In November, there was a marked recovery in freight traffic in the port of Barcelona
In the first eleven months of 2023, the Catalan port handled 59 million tons (-9.2%)




18/12/2023The management team of the Federation of the Sea has been completed
The board approved the adhesion of Assogasliquidi




18/12/2023In October, cargo traffic in the port of Ravenna fell by -16.7%
In the first ten months of 2023, the decrease was -6.5%




18/12/2023The Municipality of Monfalcone highlights the importance of the port for the city's economy
Cisint: it has a great influence on the regional and national GDP and shows that the maritime economy is not only shipbuilding




18/12/2023Europe's main containerised shipping carriers are suspending their trade in the Red Sea and the Suez Canal
The decision follows a series of attacks on ships in the region




15/12/2023Container ships MSC Alanya and MSC Palatium III targeted by missiles near Bab el Mandeb
Attack claimed by Houthi militiamen




15/12/2023The deed for the construction of the New Nautical Pole was signed in Genoa
New investments of over 10 million euros are planned




15/12/2023Shipping agents, freight forwarders and customs officers from La Spezia highlight the importance of the S. Stefano Magra Interport
This concern has been raised by the withdrawal of authorisations for customs inspection corridors




15/12/2023The Province of Mantua has given the green light to the container terminal project at the river port of Valdaro
At the moment, the planned expenditure of €20.7 million is not financially covered




15/12/2023The new headquarters of the pilots of the port of Marina di Carrara has been inaugurated
Prefabricated building located at the south end of the current Services quay




15/12/2023T&E, the Italian government's strategy for the decarbonisation of transport is wrong
Tritto: "Italy's climate plan is full of inconsistencies."




15/12/2023MSC Group's TiL acquires 49% of the container terminal at the Indian port of Ennore
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone will retain 51% of the capital




15/12/2023Attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea are multiplying
Missiles against Maersk's "Maersk Gibraltar" and Hapag-Lloyd's "Al Jasrah" container ships




14/12/2023In November, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -15%
In the first eleven months of 2023, growth of +5.7% was recorded




14/12/2023Merger of Greece's Star Bulk Carriers and US-based Eagle Bulk Shipping
Assembled a fleet of 169 proprietary bulk carriers




14/12/2023Dredging work has started in the port of Trapani
€67.5 million from the PNRR has been committed




14/12/2023The first European international customs rail corridor between Trieste and Villach has been activated
The aim is to speed up the entry of goods from all over the world into the EU and to transport them by rail




14/12/2023Today the deed for the start of the expansion works of the Ravano terminal in La Spezia was signed
Resumption of containerized traffic in November




14/12/2023In 2022, passenger traffic grew in ports in all major EU maritime states except Italy
The decrease of -7.0% in domestic airports was caused by the -10.2% reduction in passengers on regular services




14/12/2023Rhenus has obtained the certification for the distribution of pharmaceutical products in Italy
Initially applicable to air transport services, it will soon be extended to maritime transport and then to rail transport




14/12/2023Container traffic continues to pick up at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Last month recorded increases of +19.4% and +24.2% respectively




14/12/2023The DPSS of the Central Adriatic Port Authority presented at the National Coordination Conference
This is the last step before formal approval by MIT




13/12/2023Another ship was attacked in the Red Sea
Gunfire from a boat against a tanker, which was then targeted by two missiles that caused no damage




13/12/2023The signatory associations of the CCNL of port workers reach an agreement
Assoporti, the issue of "intermittent work" has been unequivocally clarified




13/12/2023The entry of Fondo Italiano d'Investimento into the capital of RINA has been finalised
The new Board of Directors has appointed Carlo Luzzatto as Chief Executive Officer and General Manager




13/12/2023The Confitarma assembly unanimously elected Mario Zanetti as its new president
Appointment for the period 2024-2028 together with vice presidents Amoretti, d'Amico, Grimaldi and Matacena




13/12/2023Ok with prescriptions for the environmental impact assessment of the Darsena Europa project in Livorno
Warriors: important turning point




13/12/2023THE Alliance's next network of services will continue to call at the ports of Genoa and La Spezia in Italy
The port of the Ligurian capital will lose a line




13/12/2023CVS Ferrari entrusts the distribution of its products and services in Italy to CLS
Agreement with the company of the Tesya group




13/12/2023Decarbonising shipping will be challenging and very, very costly
Grynspan (UNCTAD): investment and global rules needed




12/12/2023Africa Global Logistics has signed the contract for the management of the multipurpose terminal in Lobito
Twenty-year agreement




12/12/2023The tanker Strinda hit by an anti-ship missile in the Red Sea
Fire on board




12/12/2023At the end of the takeover bid on HHLA, the MSC group and the city-state of Hamburg hold 92.3% of the terminal company
An additional 7.3 million shares were acquired




12/12/2023Further growth in the degree of connection of Italy to the network of global containerized maritime services
The national ports with the best connections are Genoa, Gioia Tauro, La Spezia and Salerno




12/12/2023In October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +10.0%
In the first ten months of 2023, the growth in ship transits was +13.1%




11/12/2023Circle signs an agreement for the acquisition of 20% of the capital of the startup Accudire
The fee cost 154 thousand euros




11/12/2023On Thursday, the event "Logistics at the service of businesses and the country" will be held in Rome
This is the last of the three stages of the initiative promoted by the FS Logistics Hub and Uniontrasporti




11/12/2023Construction of the Star Princess cruise ship has begun in Monfalcone
It will be delivered to Princess Cruises in 2025




11/12/2023Assarmatori, last week steps forward in Brussels in defense of maritime and port traffic
Among the topics addressed, the CII indicator and the impact of the EU ETS on ports and Motorways of the Sea




11/12/2023UNCTAD, in the fourth quarter of 2023 slight growth in world trade in goods
On the other hand, a decline in the value of trade in services is expected




11/12/2023Drones continue to threaten navigation in the Red Sea
Foiled attack on the French frigate "Languedoc"




11/12/2023Vard will build a hybrid cable-laying vessel for Japan's Toyo Construction
The shipyards of the Fincantieri group company will deliver it in the second quarter of 2026




11/12/2023In Wilhelmshaven, a +4% increase in port fees has been announced
Hapag-Lloyd includes the German port in the AL4 service between Northern Europe and the US Gulf




11/12/2023Sanlorenzo has signed a binding agreement to purchase 95% of Simpson Marine
The Hong Kong-based company operates in sales and services in the yachting sector in the APAC region




11/12/2023In November, the significant decline in revenues of Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL continued
Decreases of -37.1%, -44.3% and -33.6% respectively were recorded




11/12/2023The ETF raises the alarm about the potential negative effects of the EU ETS on European ports
Particular concern was expressed about the impact on ro-pax maritime traffic and the Motorways of the Sea




11/12/2023The Genoese T. Mariotti will build an ultra-luxury cruise ship for the Aman at Sea brand
It will be delivered in 2027




11/12/2023Ok to the awarding of the railway shunting in the port of Genoa to Rti Fuorimuro Shunting & Rail
Grants to CULMV of approximately €2.6 million have been acknowledged




07/12/2023In the third quarter, record cruise traffic in the port of Civitavecchia. Decline in goods
In the first nine months of 2023, cargoes amounted to 7.1 million tonnes (-7.9%)




07/12/2023Two Messina ships are carrying the caravan of vehicles for the Dakar Rally
The 845 vehicles will be disembarked on December 14 in the Saudi port of Yanbu




07/12/2023The telematics platform to access the Sea Modal Shift has been activated
Today at 3 p.m. a presentation webinar




07/12/2023Viking orders Neptun Werft to build ten river cruise ships
They will be delivered by 2026




07/12/2023IMO resolution to stop the activity of shadow fleets used to evade sanctions
Urge port States to scrupulously inspect ships engaged in ship-to-ship operations




06/12/2023A container carrier of the ONE that has broken down in the Suez Canal
Ship traffic has not been interrupted




06/12/2023Meeting in Gioia Tauro in view of the establishment of the Port Employment Agency
He will have to take over from the Gioia Tauro Port Agency, whose deadline is set for the end of January




06/12/2023Logiport (Grimaldi) is responsible for the management of the new ferry dock in Civitavecchia
The offer of Livorno Terminal Marittimo has been surpassed




06/12/2023The EU Commission has updated the European List of Ship Recycling Facilities
It includes 45 construction sites, 26 of which are in the European Union




06/12/2023Italy has left China's Belt and Road Initiative
Merlo (Federlogistica): good for ports and logistics, but also for our shipbuilding industry




06/12/2023Uniport presents its strategy to make ports the engine of growth
Legora de Feo: Our sector today needs a systemic vision of port policies




06/12/2023Hoekstra confirms the strategy to mitigate the impact of the ETS on EU ports, but specifies that monitoring will take place on an ongoing basis
The Commission will propose measures to combat tax avoidance at an early stage




06/12/2023Nicolò Iguera is the new president of YoungShip Italia
The board of directors has been renewed for the two-year period 2023-25




06/12/2023MSC in talks to acquire French logistics company Clasquin
After obtaining 42% of the capital, an offer will be submitted for the remaining share




06/12/2023PSA Italy is preparing to close 2023 with a traffic of over two million containers
Volumes are growing in Venice. In Genoa, there was an increase in activity at Sech and a decrease in Pra'




05/12/2023TX Logistik has finalized the acquisition of Exploris Deutschland Holding
Established as the second largest rail freight operator in Germany




05/12/2023MCL Feeder Services will come under the ownership of Unifeeder
Both companies operate feeder services in the Mediterranean




05/12/2023Agostinelli, Salvini's search for broader convergences on the proposed ETS moratorium is good
The president of the Port Authority reiterated the risks for the port of Gioia Tauro




05/12/2023SIOT-TAL will invest €44.4 million for the upgrading of the Trieste Marine Terminal
Works entrusted to Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime




05/12/2023Seaspan Corporation enters the Pure Car and Truck Carrier Marine segment
It will acquire garage ships that will be leased to Hyundai Glovis




05/12/2023Project for the creation of an autonomous vehicle for combined road-rail transport
It is developed by Glid Technologies, which has signed an agreement with the Port of Woodland




05/12/2023The ACGM confirms its rejection of the establishment of an agency for the provision of temporary port work in Taranto
Following the PSA's backtrack, the antitrust authority will not appeal to the Regional Administrative Court




04/12/2023European Transport Council, did not address the risk of loss of competitiveness of transhipment ports caused by the EU ETS
No response to concerns expressed by Cyprus, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Malta and Portugal




04/12/2023Maersk will enhance its facilities and logistics operations in Southeast Asia
Investments of over 500 million dollars are planned




04/12/2023In the port of Valletta, the first supply of electricity to a ship from the shore network
A total of €49.9 million has been invested to equip the five quays of the cold ironing terminal




04/12/2023Koper is confirmed as the first container port in the Adriatic
The quota of one million TEUs handled since the beginning of the year has already been exceeded




04/12/2023Agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy and De Wave in the field of shipbuilding
Collaboration for the training of technicians for the supervision and installation of systems on ships




04/12/2023Anthony Veder - Accelleron agreement to service the turbochargers of 13 vessels
Agreement based on a fixed rate applied to the actual hours of operation




04/12/2023Three ships attacked in the Red Sea
Missiles and drones launched from the Houthi-controlled area. Intervention by the American destroyer "USS Carney"




04/12/2023In the third quarter, the transits of ocean vessels in the Panama Canal decreased by -4.4% percent
In the first nine months of 2023, shipping traffic fell by -3.3% percent




01/12/2023The IMO Assembly elected the members of its Council for the two-year period 2024-2025
Next Thursday, the election of the president and vice-president




01/12/2023Ellerman signs a slot agreement with MSC for transatlantic sea routes
It will come into force on January 1




01/12/2023PSA of the Northern Adriatic, the Management Committee approves the third budget change
The adjustment of +25.15% of maritime state property fees for 2024 has been confirmed




01/12/2023The board of directors of Confetra Nord Est has been renewed
Paolo Salvaro was confirmed as president, while Manuel Scortegagna was appointed vice-president




01/12/2023GNV starts a new recruiting campaign
The first date on Monday and Tuesday in Naples




01/12/2023BLS Cargo is calling for measures to support rail freight transport on the Rhine-Alpine corridor
This method is mainly penalized by construction sites, train path and energy prices




01/12/2023The Spinelli logistics group publishes its first Sustainability Report
The economic value distributed by the company throughout the country amounts to 155.6 million euros




01/12/2023On Tuesday in Livorno, the experimental phase of the Single Customs and Control Window will be launched
The system facilitates the coordinated and concurrent control of controls




01/12/2023Fincantieri will acquire Remazel Engineering
The company specializes in the design and supply of highly customized and highly complex topside equipment




01/12/2023Record ship traffic for the month of November in the Suez Canal
2,264 ships transited (+4.3%)
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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
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