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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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A bill has been approved to prevent the management of Corsica's ports and airports from going to private companies
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HMM and CMA CGM Total Terminal International Algeciras Expansion Project
Seoul
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Rome
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Tokyo
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Rome
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Washington
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Washington
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Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
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Imabari/Tokyo
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Geneva
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Barcelona
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Milan
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Rome
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Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
ABB Signs Service Agreement with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Zurich
It has a duration of 15 years and covers 33 ships in the fleet.
P&O Maritime Logistics (DP World Group) to acquire 51% of NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Nova Marine Holding and Algoma Central Corporation will retain 49%
Stable freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure in May
Genoa
A decrease of -2.4% was recorded in the Ligurian capital's airport; a rise of +7.2% was recorded in the Savona airport
Consilium Safety Group Expands Presence in Türkiye and Maritime Market
Gothenburg
Ares Marine acquired
The first InnoWay freight railcars have left the Bagnoli della Rosandra plant
Fincantieri has opened a new Innovation Antenna in South Korea
Seoul
It is located in the heart of Seoul's technology district.
The commissioners of various AdSPs also assume the powers attributed to the Management Committees
Rome
Provisions for the port authorities of the Ionian Sea, the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea, the Eastern Ligurian Sea and the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Ferrara-based INCICO acquires Italiana Sistemi and focuses on transport engineering
Ferrara/Naples
It specializes in infrastructure and plant engineering in the railway and road sectors
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Hupac announces expansion of Duisburg-Singen shuttle with connections to Italy
Noise
Daily departures will be made
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
Board of Directors Renewed. Paolo Salvaro Remains General Secretary
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
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 Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
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