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February 2024




29/02/2024Funds for one billion from the EU for infrastructure projects for alternative fuels
Resources for proposals related to air, sea, river and road transport




29/02/2024Grimaldi boosts the capacity of the ro-pax service between the ports of Brindisi and Igoumenitsa
Entry of "Europlaink", ship which can carry 930 passengers and 3,900 linear metres of rolling stock




29/02/2024Customs brokers are wondering about the risks and opportunities introduced by the EU Regulation on the import of goods produced with high greenhouse gas emissions
Armella: It is possible to incur administrative penalties that have a significant economic entity




29/02/2024CMA CGM completes the acquisition of Bolloré Logistics
Transaction worth €4.85 billion




29/02/2024Acquisition of Yusen Logistics in logistics serving the UK e-commerce market
Neol Topco holding company acquired




29/02/2024CMA CGM announces the resumption of transits of its ships in the Southern Red Sea
However, the decision to take the route will be made on a case-by-case basis




28/02/2024Provisional agreement of the Parliament and the Council of the EU to amend the directives on flag state requirements and SGP activities
The formal adoption of the legislative acts is expected in the autumn




28/02/2024Jumbo Shipping and SAL Heavy Lift extend their collaboration to the American Intermarine
The JSI Alliance joint venture will have a fleet of 50 vessels




28/02/2024The German frigate Hessen shot down two drones in the Red Sea
The ship is used as part of the Aspides mission




28/02/2024Port of Ancona, awarded the integrated contract for the electrification of the quays
Detailed design and works for 4.3 million euros




28/02/2024ALIS signs an agreement with Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena
The aim is to meet the financial and advisory needs of member companies




28/02/2024The Italian logistics group Codognotto opens an office in Dubai
It will become the company's central hub for the Middle East




28/02/2024Decrease in annual cargo traffic in the ports of La Spezia and Carrara
Agreement to promote digital integration between the Port Community System of the two airports and the technological systems of the companies of the FS Logistics Hub




28/02/2024In the second half of 2023, cargo traffic in Tuscan ports decreased by -1.2%
In Livorno, cargoes fell by -6.7%. Increases of +32.6% in Piombino and +4.5% on the Island of Elba




28/02/2024The French Walden Group makes two acquisitions in Italy
The pharmaceutical logistics company bought XCM Healthcare and UnitEX




27/02/2024In the second quarter of 2023, cargo traffic in EU ports fell by -5.9%
Only rolling stock is growing. Landings decreased overall by -6.2% and shipments by -5.4%




27/02/2024In 2023, cruise group Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported record revenues
More than 2.7 million (+63.3%) passengers were accommodated on board the ships




27/02/2024The concession contract for the Baker Hughes plant in Corigliano Calabro has been signed
The American company is present in Italy with eight sites specialized in the production of turbomachinery for the industrial and energy markets




27/02/2024In 2023, MPC Container Ships' net profit fell by -25.3%
In the fourth quarter, revenues decreased by -5.7%




27/02/2024In 2023, cargo traffic at the Port of Hamburg decreased by -4.7%
In the fourth quarter of the year alone, the decline was -1%




27/02/2024The OCEAN Alliance partners renew their agreement by extending it to March 31, 2032
They operate a fleet of container ships with a capacity of 8.4 million TEUs




27/02/2024The Superior Council of Public Works approves the technical adaptation of the PRP in Augsburg
Di Sarcina: the operation will allow a much better management of the operational areas of the port




26/02/2024Christened the fifth full container ship to join the fleet of the Genoese Messina
Built in 2010, the "Jolly Clivia" has a capacity of 4,400 TEUs




26/02/2024The Port Authority of the Central and Northern Adriatic will build the dam for the regasification terminal off the coast of Ravenna
It will be about 900 meters long




26/02/2024In 2023, Regional Container Lines' revenues decreased by -49.0%
The volumes of goods transported by the fleet of container carriers are stable




26/02/2024SILT (Finsea Group) has opened operational offices in Vado Ligure and Trieste
The transport company owns a fleet of more than 50 owned vehicles




26/02/2024Call for tenders for the electrification of the first lot of the Levante quay of the port of Gioia Tauro
The basic amount of the tender is over 14.5 million euros




26/02/2024Beijing: The accusation that Chinese cranes pose safety risks is completely unfounded
The AAPA applauds Washington's decision to develop domestic production capacity for port equipment




26/02/2024The Port Authority of Venice confirms that the VTP concession will expire on 31 May 2026
The port authority rejects the latest proposal for an Economic and Financial Plan presented by the company as "it is not admissible or conducive to the rebalancing of the concession"




26/02/2024Notice to collect expressions of interest for the areas of the shipbuilding hub in Cagliari
The concession may not exceed 40 years




23/02/2024CMA CGM is back at a loss after 15 consecutive quarters of earnings
In the fourth quarter of last year, revenues decreased by -37.4%




23/02/2024The European Commission authorizes CMA CGM to acquire Bolloré Logistics
Set up the sale of all the logistics company's assets in Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint-Martin and French Guiana




23/02/2024The new law on the invoicing of demurrage costs has been promulgated in the USA
Most of the provisions will come into force on 26 May




23/02/2024Brussels inquiry into aid for territorial continuity granted to Corsica Linea and La Méridionale
France has notified the granting of compensation of €853.6 million for the period 2023-2030




23/02/2024Sharp decline in intermodal transport handled by Kombiverkehr
The German company fears that the current difficult market situation will persist for a long time. There is also concern about the outcome of European policies for combined transport




23/02/2024Bureau Veritas' Marine & Offshore division closes 2023 with record performance
In the business segment, revenues amounted to €455.7 million (+8.9%)




22/02/2024Today in Rome the conference celebrating the 30th anniversary of Law 84/94
He established the Port Authorities and the General Command of the Port Authorities - Coast Guard




22/02/2024Confrontation between the Suez Canal Authority and the top management of the Genoese company Messina
Rabie: appreciation for the growing number of ships of the Italian carrier crossing the channel




22/02/2024The European Parliament gives the first green light to the reform of the EU Customs Code
Appreciation of ECSA, ECASBA, ESC, ESPO, FEPORT and WSC, recalling the issues still to be addressed




22/02/2024The port of Palermo has reached a new all-time record for annual cargo traffic
Cargo volumes are also growing in Termini Imerese and Trapani. Drop off at Porto Empedocle




22/02/2024Flattening of G20 nations' import-export growth in the latter part of 2023
Trade in services increased slightly




22/02/2024In 2023, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports fell by -17.7%
There was a slight increase (+1.2%) in loads to and from Italy




22/02/2024Interports, with the privatization of managers and areas, are at the center of the discussion in the Chamber of Deputies
Frijia (FDI): With this law, we are overcoming a discipline that dates back more than 30 years. Ghio (Pd): new sell-off of our heritage and fundamental structures for the country




21/02/2024Biden signs a bill to increase the cybersecurity of U.S. ships, ports, and coastal facilities
More than $20 billion will be used to replace cranes made in China. Crane production in the United States is expected to resume after 30 years




21/02/2024On Friday in Livorno there will be a conference on the relaunch of the Tuscan Simplified Logistics Zone
It is organized by the Port System Authority of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea




21/02/2024On March 26 and 27, the eighth edition of "Shipping, Forwarding&Logistics meet Industry" will be held in Milan
The theme of the event is "The possible futures of production and logistics in Italy"




21/02/2024Fincantieri has signed an agreement with EDGE to establish a production base for military vessels in the United Arab Emirates
51% of the joint venture will be held by the Middle Eastern group, while the Italian company will have the management direction




21/02/2024Intermodal traffic at the Bologna Interport is down sharply in 2023
1.7 million trucks (-10.6%) and 3,391 trains (-33.2%) passed




20/02/2024The Italian tourist port suffers from the absence of specific regulations
Today in Rome of the States General of the sector organized by ASSONAT in collaboration with Assonautica Italiana




20/02/2024In 2023, the value of Russian exports of non-energy goods decreased by -23%
Overall, exports fell by -28.3%, while imports grew by +11.7%




20/02/2024Port of Gioia Tauro, altered controls to favor the 'Ndrangheta in drug trafficking
A criminal association made up of customs officials, the manager of a shipping company, dockers and representatives of the main gangs has been dismantled




20/02/2024Danish shipowners complain that removing the tax exemption for seafarers in the DIS register would be madness
A committee of experts estimated that the number of seafarers would be significantly reduced, but without any impact on the national economy




20/02/2024GNV strengthens the functionality of its fleet service center
Implemented Everbridge's Mass Notification Suite solution




20/02/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, cargo traffic in the Port of Rotterdam decreased by -6.4%
Annual decrease of -6.1% with a reduction in the volumes of both miscellaneous and bulk goods




20/02/2024In 2023, the revenues of the terminal operator HHLA group decreased by -8.3%
Decline of -12.0% in the fourth quarter of the year




19/02/2024A new viaduct improves road accessibility to the Vado Ligure container platform
It has two opposite turns and variable gradients to overcome the railway below




19/02/2024AIDA Cruises announces a modernization program for the three "Sphinx" class ships
The works will be carried out in 2025 and 2026




19/02/2024Turkon Line will operate a scheduled service between Turkey and the northern Red Sea
It will make stops in Mersin, Iskenderun, Aqaba and Jeddah




19/02/2024The Council of the EU has launched the mission to protect ships transiting the Red Sea
Operation Aspides will coordinate with EuNavFor Atlanta




19/02/2024The shipping industry is calling for the release of the crew of the Galaxy Leader kidnapped by the Houthis
They are innocent victims of the ongoing aggression against global shipping




19/02/2024Metrans gains full control of the Croatian railway company Adria Rail
The remaining 49% of the share capital has been acquired




19/02/2024MoU between Austal and Gotlandsbolaget for the development of an innovative hydrogen-powered ferry
Equipped with a multi-fuel propulsion system with gas turbines, it will be able to carry 1,450 passengers




19/02/2024Germany's BGL welcomes Italy's decision to call for infringement proceedings against Austria
To remove the transit limits imposed on road transport on the Brenner corridor - the association pointed out - the path of politics has failed




19/02/2024In the Gulf of Aden, a bulk carrier was hit by missiles
The ship was abandoned by the crew




16/02/2024BIMCO, ICS, Bangladesh, India, Norway and Pakistan are calling for clarity on ship recycling rules
Request to the IMO MEPC for clarifications and guarantees that those who operate in compliance with the Hong Kong Convention will not be sanctioned for violations of the Basel Convention




16/02/2024Conference on the import innovations introduced with the European CBAM regulation
Organized by Assosped Venezia and Anasped, it will be held on February 28 in Marghera




16/02/2024A bulk carrier targeted by missiles in the Gulf of Aden
No damage to either the crew or the vessel




16/02/2024Fire in the night in the port of Ancona
Flames in three warehouses




16/02/2024In the last quarter of 2023, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports fell by -8.9%
For the full year, an increase of +2.3%. Cruise passengers up +554.4%




16/02/2024Last month, container traffic in the Port of Hong Kong grew by +19.1%
First double-digit increase since January 2018




16/02/2024Thanks to the increase in freight rates, the monthly turnover of Evergreen and Yang Ming is growing again
In January, Wan Hai Lines' revenues fell by -2.6%




16/02/2024Order to Vard for the design and construction of a Service Operation Vessel
Fincantieri completes the acquisition of Remazel Engineering




16/02/2024EU colegislators agree tougher measures to punish illegal discharges of ships
Inclusion among pollutants of wastewater, solid waste, and scrubber residues




15/02/2024Royal Caribbean orders the seventh cruise ship of the "Oasis" class at Chantiers del l'Atlantique
Delivery is scheduled for 2028




15/02/2024The Board of Directors of the Strait of Messina company approves the designer's report on the final design of the bridge
Work will start next summer and in 2032 the work will be opened to road and rail traffic




15/02/2024In 2023, container rental company Textainer's revenue fell by -4.9%
In the fourth quarter, the decline was -6.0%




15/02/2024Container traffic at the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Singapore grew in January
For the first time, Singapore's ship register exceeds 100 million gross tons




15/02/2024In January, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -6.2%
Dry cargoes down by -5.8% and liquid cargoes by -6.5%




15/02/2024Rixi: green light for the return of Italian ships to Israeli ports
Activities in Ashdod and Eliat are resuming, in addition to those in Haifa already operational




15/02/2024The Hamburg Senate has approved MSC's entry into HHLA's capital
The shareholding of a leading maritime carrier - underlines the executive - represents an added value for the terminal operator and for the port




15/02/2024In 2023, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal reached a new all-time high
Growth slowed in the second half of the year. With the crisis in the Red Sea, in December there was the first drop in transits after 32 months of increase




14/02/2024In the port of Ortona, work has begun on the consolidation of the Riva quay
Intervention worth €8.6 million




14/02/2024The Swiss Federal Council plans to extend the heavy vehicle charge to electric trucks
The aim is for it to continue to cover the costs caused by road transport and to promote the transport of goods by rail




14/02/2024Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Sun Princess to Princess Cruises
A delay in the work again led to the cancellation of a maiden voyage




14/02/2024Rixi, the extension of Article 199 funds for port work has been confirmed
A step forward - underlined the deputy minister - to avoid employment crises




14/02/2024This year, Venice is expected to see a +9% growth in cruise traffic
In August, the inauguration of the Fusina terminal




14/02/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, HMM's revenues fell by -47.2% and in the full year by -54.8%
Slight annual growth in containers transported by the fleet




14/02/2024In 2023, Danaos Corporation's revenues decreased by -2.0%
Net profit up +3.1%




14/02/2024Carnival orders a new cruise ship of 180,000 GRT from Meyer Werft
It is the first order for a new construction issued by the American group in the last five years




13/02/2024The British antitrust advises the London government not to renew the validity of the CBER regulation for containerized shipping
Parker (BIFA): We are confident that this decision will create an appropriate balance between the shipping companies




13/02/2024Filt, Fit and Uilt, recognize the rights of port workers or it will be a strike
It is unthinkable - they denounce - that the counterparts do not want to recognize an adequate recovery of the purchasing power of wages




13/02/2024MSC ready to acquire the Wärtsilä plant in Trieste
The unions are waiting for clarification from tomorrow's meeting at the Ministry of Enterprise




13/02/2024Last year, intermodal shipments operated by Hupac fell by -11.7%
Increased frequency on the Benelux-Italy corridor with additional departures between Zeebrugge and Novara and Busto Arsizio. New Zeebrugge-Piacenza service




13/02/2024Uiltrasporti, the problems of the railways will not be solved by the privatization of the FSI group
Tarlazzi and Napoleoni underline that more safety and attention to work are needed




13/02/2024In 2023, cargo traffic in Croatia's ports fell by -1.7%
Annual record of containers with a marked acceleration (+30.6%) in the fourth quarter




12/02/2024Tender for a property intended for health and work prevention activities in the port of Gioia Tauro
The two-storey building will have an area of 2,690 square metres




12/02/2024Annual cargo traffic down in the Sicilian ports of Augusta and Catania
Decreases of -1.8% and -3.5% respectively were recorded




12/02/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, cargo traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -11.9%
Historical record for annual cruise passenger traffic




12/02/2024BIMCO is working on the definition of a standard contract for the transport and installation of offshore wind turbines
Possible introduction of specific provisions for the American market




12/02/2024A bulk carrier hit by two missiles while passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait was slightly damaged
Analysis of the impact of the crisis in the Red Sea on African nations. Egypt and Djibouti are the main victims




12/02/2024On 22 February in Rome, the celebratory conference "1994-2024: 30 years together in ports"
Thirty years since Law No. 84 of 28 January 1994




12/02/2024On Wednesday in the Chamber of Deputies, the proposals on the work of the port companies' associations
To include some of the tasks of port workers in the "strenuous work" and to restart the process for the fund for the early retirement of port workers




09/02/2024CLdN acquires the Dutch Broekman Distriport
The company operates a terminal in the Port of Rotterdam




09/02/2024Record annual revenues for Denmark's DFDS
Decrease in rolling stock transported by the fleet. Passenger growth




09/02/2024The campaign of assemblies has started in the ports after the breakdown of negotiations for the renewal of the contract
The demand is for economic increases and greater security




09/02/2024The tender for the design of the dredging for access to the Venice Maritime Station has been awarded
The activity will be carried out by the joint venture formed by PROGER AQUA - Consorzio Stabile and HMR Ambiente




09/02/2024The Port Community System of Tuscany extended to the port systems of Sardinia and Campania
The Tuscan Port Community System adopted by the PSAs of the two regions




09/02/2024Maersk's greenhouse gas emission reduction targets validated by SBTi
Next month, the WSC will submit a proposal to the IMO's MEPC to close the price gap between fossil and green fuels




09/02/2024CMA CGM will add stopovers at Tanger Med to the service connecting the Western Mediterranean to the Caribbean
At the end of March, a ninth ship was placed on the route




09/02/2024The antitrust of French Polynesia makes the acquisition of Bolloré Logistics by CMA CGM conditional on the disposal of assets
The maritime operations carried out by Bolloré Logistics Polynésie to and from the overseas community will have to be sold




08/02/2024LDA's new ro-ro vessels leased to Airbus will be equipped with six rotor sails
Agreement with Finland's Norsepower




08/02/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, cargo traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -10.1%
Stable miscellaneous goods. Bulk flexing




08/02/2024The expansion of the second car terminal of the port of Piraeus has been completed
Investment of 20 million euros




08/02/2024Discussion in the prefecture in Naples on the problems of maritime work
Among the issues, the unions denounced the reduction in sick pay




08/02/2024Container traffic at HPH Trust's terminals fell by -6.3% last year
Growth of +2.7% was recorded in the second half of the year




08/02/2024Maersk closes the latter part of 2023 with a loss after 15 quarters of profits
Clerc: Despite the temporary current market improvement brought about by the crisis in the Red Sea, oversupply will have an impact on our results in 2024




07/02/2024Boluda buys Gibraltar-based towing company Resolve Salvage and Fire
It was sold by the American Resolve Marine




07/02/2024The WSC urges the EU Commission to set out a clear plan regarding rules and investments for the decarbonisation of shipping
The association confirms the importance of an agreement in the IMO




07/02/2024Costamare ends 2023 with record revenues
Net profit down -31.3%




07/02/2024Fernando Bertoni is the new CEO of Fagioli
Appointment with immediate effect conferred by the Board of Directors




07/02/2024Yara Marine Technologies has been acquired by Okapi Supply Trading Advisory
The Norwegian company develops technologies to reduce emissions from the maritime sector




07/02/2024Employees of the Port Authority of Naples and doctors investigated for the illegal issuance of certificates of fitness to seafarers
Corruption and forgery in public documents




07/02/2024The transfer of control of South Korea's HMM to the Pan Ocean-JKL consortium has faded
Failed negotiations with Korea Ocean Business Corporation and Korea Development Bank




06/02/2024Over a million tons of gravel have been laid for the foundation of the new breakwater in Genoa
More than 1,320 submerged columns have been built to support the breakwater




06/02/2024ECSA, the EU Commission's intention to promote the production of sustainable fuels for shipping is good
Raptis: We see a strong commitment to giving shipping priority access to low- and zero-emission fuels




06/02/2024CargoBeamer will operate a train service between Bari and Domodossola
From the Piedmontese terminal 20 weekly rotations with Kaldenkirchen




06/02/2024The MIT indicates four strategic objectives for the presidents of the PSAs
Investments, job security in ports, digitalisation, anti-corruption and transparency




06/02/2024Partnership of BTG and GPR in the segment of positioning systems for port automation
The goal is to improve the efficiency and safety of container terminals




06/02/2024The U.S.-based Taylor Group has acquired 85% of Italy's CVS Ferrari
The Pagani family's BP will retain 10% of the capital and 5% is owned by sales and marketing director Bertozzi




06/02/2024Cappa (Alsea): restore remote document checks on goods to speed up traffic in ports and airports
Given the shortage of staff, he explains, only physical checks could be reserved for officials on site




06/02/2024Attacks on ships in the southern Red Sea continue
Minor damage to a British-owned vessel




05/02/2024The Genoese shipyard Tankoa Yachts will have a production base in Civitavecchia
Issuance of a concession for a warehouse and 30,000 square meters in the former Privilege area




05/02/2024Campania's ports closed 2023 with a new record in passengers and a -3.5% drop in cargo
There were over 1.7 million cruise passengers (+43.2%)




05/02/2024The works for the protection of the port basin of Piombino have been completed
They cost six million euros




05/02/2024ESPO supports the amendments reinstating the 90-day temporary detention period
It is crucial to ensure the smooth flow of goods through ports




05/02/2024Crisis in the Red Sea, in January the ships transiting the Suez Canal decreased by -36.8%
The value of transit rights has been halved




05/02/2024Last year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -4.0%
Loads to and from Italy fell by -3.8%




05/02/2024SEACOR Holdings sells SEACOR Container Lines to King Ocean
This was followed by the sale of River Transport Holdings to the Ingram Barge Company in the autumn




02/02/2024The list of shipping companies and their reference authorities under the EU ETS has been published
Companies will need to open a shipping operator deposit account




02/02/2024Konecranes, in 2023 sales of port equipment have increased. New orders are down
Percentage changes of +35.0% and -11.3% respectively




02/02/2024After 13 years of growth, the DSV Group's revenue fell by -36.0% in 2023
The volume of air shipments handled decreased by -5.5% and that of sea shipments by -16.2%




01/02/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, Royal Caribbean reported record financial results and passenger numbers for the period
New highs are expected in 2024




01/02/2024In 2023, cargo traffic in Spanish ports fell by -3.3%. Cruise records
Containers amounted to 16,379,280 TEUs (-4.5%)




01/02/2024On 8 February in Genoa the "Workshop on the digitalisation of maritime communications"
It is organized by the DIBRIS of the University of Genoa and the Port Authority of Genoa




01/02/2024ASSONAT, it is wrong to assign the ATECO code for recreational and amusement activities to marinas
Greenhouse: The appropriate code is that of Maritime and Inland Waterway Transport Support Services




01/02/2024Port of Livorno, in April the removal of the pipes preparatory to the widening of the entrance channel will begin
The activity will last seven months




01/02/2024Cargotec announces the partial demerger of Kalmar and its planned listing on Nasdaq Helsinki
In 2023, the group's economic performance grew significantly. Sharp decline in new orders




01/02/2024Last year, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait increased by +5.9%
In the last quarter, growth was +6.4%




01/02/2024In the fourth quarter of 2023, ABB's revenues increased by +5.4%
The value of new orders was stable
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HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Rome/Salerno
The union said it was certain that the Central Tyrrhenian Port System Authority would appeal the ruling.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
Discussion of development projects related to environmental sustainability
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
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